Al Copeland may have gone on to the opulent display of Christmas lights in the sky,  but the outsize persona of the Popeyes founder will still be with us in one corner of Lafreniere Park in Metairie.

Putt-putt pandemonium has been sweeping New Orleans for weeks. Now, the day of the clubs has finally arrived. As of Friday morning, the Park's new miniature golf course is officially open to the public.

Tonight, Rebirth turns 30, and Greek Fest celebrates its 40th birthday on Bayou St. John. There are more silly plays, culinary activities, chamber music, and more happening all over the city. On this day in 1999, Britney Spears’ debut album Baby One More Time was certified four times platinum. Now, more to do this Friday.

Take a trip to the Far East this Saturday without even having to head all the way out to Village de L'Est. Just head on down to the Audubon Zoo for the Asian Pacific American Society’s 34th Annual Asian Heritage Festival.  This year the fest celebrates the fragrant beauty of the flowers of Asia with floral tributes on display and honored through performance.

It's time once again to test your strobe light and get a game plan that Drew Brees isn't part of. In one week, hurricane season will once again be upon us. Though a reminder was hardly necessary, the feds offered up a rude greeting Thursday even before the beginning of the stormy spell. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting an "active or extremely active" season this year.

Those wondering what New Orleans might look like as a Mr. Rogers model finally have their answer. Ariel views of downtown skyscrapers, familiar French Quarter streets and strips of highway take you through a New Orleans afternoon and into the night in “The Little Big Easy,” a new film using the tilt-shift photography technique by Joerg Daiber. 

Tonight, Birdfoot Chamber Music Fest continues at Snug Harbor, Thursdays at Twilight welcomes Alex McMurray, and more. On this day in 1934, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were ambushed and killed in Bienville Parish, the end to the infamous pair’s three-year crime spree. Now, click through for Thursday's events.  

Carbon emissions and greenhouse gasses have made "going green" the new mantra for the 21st century. Since 1994, the Green Project has done its part by reselling salvaged building materials, and saving them from landfill fate.  This week, the Project further encourages people to reduce and reuse with their fourth year of free week.  

Louisiana's first charter school teachers' union is looking to prove that organzining has a place in education reform.

Tonight, Trombone Shorty plays Wed. at the Square! Check out a fundraiser in the Marigny, Shakespeare in NOMA's Sculpture Garden, and more. On this day in 1992, five members of NWA rap group were arrested for “inciting a riot” outside of the Sheraton after they were denied entry into the hotel. Now, more hump day happenings.