Ever wondered what it would be like to walk a mile in the shoes of Satchmo, Fats Domino, or Ernie K-Doe? A new interactive music map called A Closer Walk is here to help, offering curated walking tours and audiophile pilgrimage points across New Orleans. 

The New Orleans Police Department saw eleven crimes hit the city on Sunday (8.20). According to the Major Offense Log (MOL), the NOPD responded to a fatality, two carjackings, rape, four shootings, two armed robberies, and an attempted carjacking. 

This Monday at around noontime, a solar eclipse will sweep across the country — do you know where you'll be to view it? From the bayou waters to the city's art museums, the possibilities are endless. Tonight, catch a horror double feature off Frenchmen. It's a comedy showdown at the New Movement, while Instant Opus returns to the Hi-Ho. Betty Who takes the stage at Republic. On this date in 1769, Governor O’Reilly arrested the leaders of a revolution that ousted Governor Ulloa. Now, more to do this Monday. 

The New Orleans Police Department saw six crimes hit the city on Saturday (8.19). According to the Major Offense Log (MOL), the NOPD responded to two rapes, unclassified death, simple robbery, homicide, and a fatality. 

Today, show down with the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club in City Park. Little Gem Saloon will put on their final staging of the Pulitzer Prize nominated work Love Letters to benefit a New Orleanian in need. Explore your kinks at the Hi-Ho's BDSM-meets-burlesque show, or set your intentions in the New Moon Women's Circle at Rosalie Apothecary. On this day, bassist Julius Farmer was born on August 20, 1949. On a darker note, 269 people died of yellow fever in New Orleans on August 20, 1853, deeming the date “Black Day.” Now, more to do this Saturday.

The New Orleans Police Department saw four crimes hit the city on Friday (8.18). According to the Major Offense Log (MOL), the NOPD responded to a two simple robberies, carjacking, and an armed robbery. 

This Saturday, experience some good old-fashioned festin' with three different events around town. Ameripolitan Fest in the Marigny celebrates Southern sounds, while HOB hosts a one day celebration of beer and music. Need your Carnival fix? Roll during Mid-Summer Mardi Gras. On the music front, Gasa Gasa hosts Mighty Brother's homecoming show. Happy birthday to Ivan Neville, celebrating his 58th birthday today. Back in 1999, the Dumpstaphunk leader was briefly a member of alt-rock band the Spin Doctors. Now, more to do today. 

New York based comedian Kevin Barnett might not be looking to laissez les bon temps rouler in New Orleans anytime soon. On Thursday, Barnett recounted in hilarious detail on an episode of the Cave Comedy Radio podcast The Roundtable of Gentlemen how his birthday celebration in the Big Easy left him empty-handed. 

The New Orleans Police Department saw six crimes hit the city on Thursday (8.17). According to the Major Offense Log (MOL), the NOPD responded to an unclassified death, aggravated burglary, property snatching, shooting, simple robbery, and an attempted armed robbery. 

Today, comedians explore the deeper recesses of their subconscious with a pop psychology show at the Voodoo Lounge. Little Gem Saloon will put on the Pulitzer Prize nominated work Love Letters to benefit a New Orleanian in need. NOMA's John Waters Festival comes to a close tonight with a screening of Pecker, while Delish Da Goddess rules the stage at One Eyed Jacks. On August 18, 1812, a hurricane with winds over 115 miles per hour struck New Orleans. Forecasters began naming hurricanes in 1950. Read on for details tonight below. 

New Orleans-based band Naughty Professor dropped the newest single off of their summer release Identity. Watch the live studio video for “Venison Poetry” featuring local music superstars Mike Dillon and Cliff Hines below. 

The New Orleans Police Department saw three crimes hit the city on Wednesday (8.16). According to the Major Offense Log (MOL), the NOPD responded to a stabbing, unclassified death, and an armed robbery.

She’s still the one. A few weeks shy of the September 29th release of Shania Twain’s long-anticipated fifth album Now — her first in fifteen years! — the Canadian country pop star announced a major North American tour that will bring her to the arena next summer. 

New Orleans is just a few short months away from seeing its leadership change — as Mitch Landrieu’s tenure as mayor comes to a close, the race to see who will take his mantle has quickly intensified. On Saturday, several top contenders in the race will meet with the Youth Voices Council to share their vision for the future of New Orleans. 

This Thursday, enjoy some local sounds at Ogden After Hours with Julie Odell or at Hi-Ho Lounge's Deltaphonic homecoming show. Brush up on the lyrics to "I Say A Little Prayer" before the W's screening of My Best Friend's Wedding. Bone Thugs-n-Harmony will take the stage at Tip's. On this day in 1969, the devastating Hurricane Camile hit the mouth of the Mississippi. Now, more to do today.

After a particularly contentious presidential election, 2017 has been largely marked by a renewed consideration of women’s rights in the political sphere, technology, the workplace, and culture. A new exhibition at the New Orleans Jazz Museum sheds a light on the profound influence of female music makers in the Crescent City jazz scene that has been dominated by their male counterparts over the past century.