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This Week at a Glance

Art Talk: Oretha Castle Haley Corridor Project

Tuesday, June 30 • 5:00 AM · H3C Community Room, 1300 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd

Free community engagement event showcasing finalist artists transforming a vital corridor in Central City.

Litter Cleanup Krewe

Tuesday, June 30 • 9:00 AM · New Orleans

Roll up your sleeves with a community cleanup crew—the most local way to spend a Tuesday morning.

Happy 3rd of July: A Community Celebration

Friday, July 3 • 6:00 PM · New Orleans

Family-friendly pre-Independence Day festival with music, food, and fireworks—a genuine neighborhood event.

Weekly Wiggle Party on our Courtyard

Saturday, July 4 • 3:00 PM · Louisiana Children's Museum

A genuine kids' program on the calendar this week at Louisiana Children's Museum.

Independence Day Celebration with the New Orleans Concert Band

Saturday, July 4 • 12:30 PM · Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Free live band concert of patriotic favorites at Ogden Museum—arrive early for limited seating, but it's worth it.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents’ Cheat Sheet

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Sun, Jul 5 • 8:00 AM · New Orleans City Park · New Orleans
Sunday, July 5, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM at New Orleans. Fresh local produce, prepared foods, and kid-friendly vendors—the perfect lazy Sunday morning outing.

⚠️ What Affects Your Week

⚠️Water outage reported at Chateau Carmel Apartments in New Orleans East; residents should verify service restoration before the holiday weekend.

🌟 This Weekend · Jul 3 – Jul 5

O First Friday NOLA

Fri, Jul 3 • 10:00 AM

Ogden Museum of Southern Art · New Orleans

On the first Friday of every month, college students can explore the world’s largest collection of Southern art free of charge. The discount is redeemable on-site. Just present your college ID at the…

Museum Closing at 3 p.m. NOLA

Sat, Jul 4

Ogden Museum of Southern Art · New Orleans

Ogden Museum of Southern Art will be closing at 3 p.m. to observe the Fourth of July.

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Gallery Talk: Curator Brian Piper on George Valentine Dureau NOLA

Wed, Jul 1 • 12:30 PM

New Orleans Museum of Art · New Orleans

Museum curator discusses the life and work of New Orleans photographer and artist George Valentine Dureau in depth.

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📰 News You Should Know

📌 Save the Date

Notable events, festivals, and deadlines coming up in the next 3 months.

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