Inside Scoop May-June 2024

Inside Scoop

Mandeville Live! Free Friday Concert

Friday, May 3 & 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Grab your blankets and chairs and come to the Mandeville Trailhead for the spring 2024 series, Mandeville Live! Free Fridays concerts. The May 3rd concert features Mike “The Soulman’’ Baptiste & The Mystics and the final concert in the series will be May 10th featuring Typically Booked. Food trucks and drink concessions available, no outside food or beverages allowed.

675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, (985) 624-3147, experiencemandeville.org.

Cruisin’ the Castine Car Show

Saturday, May 4, 4-8 p.m.

The show is open to all vehicles, and all makes and models throughout the decades. Enjoy music, vendors and food trucks and mingle with other car enthusiasts during this fun family event. Admission is free for spectators. Participants must register.

63350 Pelican Dr., Mandeville pelicanpark.com.

Q50 Races - Cinco de Mayo 5 Miler & 5K

Saturday, May 4

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a run through Mandeville’s beautiful Fontainebleau State Park in the 7th annual Q50 Races’ Cinco de Mayo trail run, Saturday, May 4, 2024. Runners can choose 5 miles (one loop) and/or 3 miles (one loop) and enjoy tacos and refreshments at finish. The race starts at the Fontainebleau State Park pavilion near the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Admission is free for spectators and entry fees for racers vary and spots are limited.

62883 Hwy. 1089, Mandeville, (504) 523-2116, q50races.com.

The Lobby Lounge at The Harbor Center Concert Series

Thursday, May 9 and June 13, 7-9 p.m.

The Lobby Lounge is a listening room venue inside The Harbor Center in Slidell. The concert series features nationally touring acts throughout the year, focusing on artists from the worlds of indie rock, folk, country, jazz, blues and more. May 9 featuring Jessie Ritter and June 13 featuring Maiah Wynne. Performances are acoustic or lightly amplified, in a Bohemian-style, smoke-free, 124-seat venue. Tickets are $20-$100. Admission to

Lobby Lounge concerts is in advance only. 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell (985) 781-3650.

Mandeville Food Truck Festival

Saturday, May 11, 4-8 p.m.

The Mandeville Lions Club presents the 3rd annual Mandeville Food Truck Festival. Enjoy fun outside and inside events for everyone, including great food, live music, a bounce house, and the Kentucky Derby on projector screen.

Mandeville Lions Club Hall, 720 Lafitte St., Mandeville, (985) 264-6315.

Northshore Heart Walk

Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m.

The Northshore Heart Walk is a great way to get moving while socializing with friends, family and co-workers leading up to and on the day of the event. But it’s so much more than a walk, boost your heart health and mental health while helping millions of others at the same time. There is no fee to join the walk, although participants are encouraged to raise funds. Register in advance to take advantage of fundraising tools and tips.

Covington Trailhead,419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (504) 872-3440, northshoreheartwalk.org.

Jazz’n the Vines Concert

Saturday, May 11 & 25 and June 1, 6:30-9p.m.

The Jazz’n the Vines outdoor concert series at Wild Bush Farm + Vineyard is a great evening for a date night, family outing or a get together with friends. Wild Bush Farm + Vineyard wines are available for tasting and purchase, and local food trucks will be serving up some good eats. Tickets are $12 per person. Children are welcome, and free under 12. The Spring season continues with: May 11: Paul Sanchez, May 25: Charlie Halloran + The Tropicales, and June 1: The Krickets.

81250 Old Military Rd., Bush, (985) 892-9742, wildbushfarmandvineyard.com.

Dew Drop Jazz Hall Concert: Anaïs St. John

Saturday, May 11, 6:30-9 p.m.

The historic Dew Drop Jazz Hall in Old Mandeville presents the Anaïs St. John in the last concert of the Spring 2024 season. Admission for each concert is $10 per adult, free for students and children. No outside food or drinks are permitted and lawn chairs can be used outside the hall on the grounds.

430 Lamarque St., Mandeville, dewdropjazzhall.com.

Northshore Home Builders Association Parade of Homes.

May 11-12 and 18-19, 12-5 p.m.

Experience the Northshore Parade of Homes presented by On Path Federal Credit Union, showcasing 24 stunning homes over two weekends. This year’s Parade is free and open to the public, offering a firsthand look at the latest design trends and features.

Various locations, (985) 882-5002, sarah@northshorehba.org.

Old Mandeville Historic Association Mother’s Day Home Tour

Sunday, May 12

The Old Mandeville Historic Association presents its popular annual event, the Mother’s Day Home Tour, with the theme of Spring Mix: Creole to Mid-Century Modern. In addition to the historic Jean Baptiste Lang House, six additional private Old Mandeville homes will open their doors to the public. Admission for adults is $25 in advance, $30 on the day of the event and student tickets are $15.

605 Carroll St., Mandeville, (504) 884-7488, oldmandevillehistoricassociation.org.

Northshore Food Bank’s 22nd Annual Golf Tournament

Tuesday, May 14, 10 a.m.

Join the Northshore Food Bank for their 22nd Annual Golf Tournament, the nonprofit food bank’s largest annual fundraiser. The tournament is an amateur scramble format with four player teams. Food and beverages served throughout the day with dinner following the tournament. Also, a raffle will take place before play. Admission is $200 for a team, $50 individual, and sponsorships are available.

Beau Chene Country Club, 602 N. Beau Chene Dr., Mandeville, (985) 893-9958, northshorefoodbank.org/golf-tournament.

NPAS Presents “Pop Through the Decades”

May 17 & 19, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 3 p.m.

The Northlake Performing Arts Society presents “Pop Through the Decades”, featuring songs by great pop icons, including Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Adele, George Michael, ABBA and more. Admission is $15 for ages 11 and up, free for ages 10 and under. Tickets available at the door or in advance online or at Braswell Drugs in Covington.

Christ Episcopal School Theater, 80 Christwood Blvd., Covington, (985) 276-9335, npassingers.org.

Playmakers Theater presents “Picasso at the Lapin Agile”

May 18-June 2, Saturdays, 7 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m.

Playmakers Theater of Covington presents “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” a comedy by Steve Martin. This long-running offBroadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students.

19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington, (985) 893-167, bontempstix. com/organizations/playmakers-theater-of-covington.

2024 NAMI Walks St. Tammany

Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.

Join hundreds of Northshore residents as they walk together in NAMIWalks, St. Tammany’s largest mental health awareness and fundraising event on the Northshore. Each year NAMIWalks participants open up the conversation around mental health care, decrease stigma, and raise vital funds that support free resources, support, education, and advocacy for close to 30,000 community members impacted by mental health concerns.

23515 Hwy 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-6538, namiwalks.org/sttammany.

Third Sunday Concert: Joe Krown

Sunday, May 19, 5 p.m.

Christ Episcopal Church Covington closes its 2023-2024 Third Sunday Concerts series with award-winning New Orleans blues pianist Joe Krown. Third Sunday Concert Series, now in its 33rd year, is an outreach of Christ Episcopal Church, Covington. The one-hour concerts are free and open to the public and are followed by a wine and light hors d’oeuvres reception in the Parish Hall for the performers and audience.

Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 892-3177, christchurchcovington.com/concert_series/.

Washington Parish Balloon Festival

May 31-June 2, Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, 12-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 12-8 p.m.

Hot air balloon shows, tethered rides, carnival fun, food & craft vendors and live performances: it’s all happening over three big days. The fun weekend event is open to all.

2461 S. Columbia St., Bogalusa, wpballoonfest.com.

A Taste of Covington Food, Wine, Music & Art Festival

June 1-30

A Taste of Covington Food, Wine, Music & Art Festival, presented by Gulf Coast Bank, returns for its 13th annual celebration of Covington’s stellar restaurants and arts-loving culture. This month-long event features wine dinners, tastings and more, Tuesday through Friday nights with special events on weekends. A Taste of Covington events are 21 years or older for adult entertainment. Events have sold out each year, so be sure to reserve early. Tickets and information are available at aTasteofCovington.com. No tickets to events will be sold at the door.

Various Locations, Covington, (504) 439-2543, aTasteofCovington.com.

Festa del Vino Wine Tasting

Saturday, June 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

A Taste of Covington Food, Wine, Music & Art Festival presents the annual Festa del Vino Wine Tasting, a premium wine tasting event featuring live music and hors d’oeuvres. Admission is $90 (limited to 85 tickets) and includes a signature wine glass to take home. No tickets to events will be sold at the door.

St. Tammany Art Association Art House, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (504) 439-2543 http://www.aTasteofCovington.com.

Northshore Cajun Dance at Abita Town Hall

Saturday, June 8, 7 p.m.

Come “pass a good time” to Cajun/ Zydeco music at Abita Town Hall for the Northshore Cajun Dancers’ monthly dance. The event includes free dance lessons, 7-7:30 p.m., with live music performance beginning at 8 p.m. Admission is $12 for ages 18 and up ($10 for members of Northshore Cajun Dancers Club), free for kids 12 and under. Youths under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Abita Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs, (504) 583-8603, northshorecajundancers.com.

30 by Ninety presents “The Great American Trailer Park Musical”

June 15-30, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; and Sundays, 2:30 p.m.

There’s a new tenant at Armadillo Acres— and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil–loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband—the storms begin to brew. Tickets: Adult - $32; Senior (65+)/Military $30; Student (13+) $28, and $25 for age 12 and under (+online fees, all).

880 Lafayette St., Mandeville, 844-843-3090, 30byninety.com.

Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration

Wednesday, June 19, 10 a.m.

The City of Covington and One Covington - Future Leaders of Louisiana invite you to join their annual celebration of Juneteenth. The day’s events kick off with a Freedom Parade through downtown Covington at 10 a.m. A program and resource fair follows, beginning with a ceremony at 11:30 a.m. The program features speakers and spoken word performances, as well as a vendor fair, arts and crafts, a maypole dance and a roundtable discussion. All events are free and open to the public.

317 N. Jefferson Ave., Covington, (225) 505-3030, facebook.com/JuneteenthCovington-La-102459852082631.

A Grand Toga Wine Tasting

Saturday, June 22, 7:30 p.m.

A Taste of Covington Food, Wine, Music & Art Festival presents “A Grand Toga Wine Tasting” at the historic Southern Hotel, in the beautiful Camellia Ballroom, Sunroom and Courtyard. Guests will enjoy live music and can sample dozens of wines and catering by on-site restaurant The Gloriette. Admission is $100 and includes optional toga attire & contest, and wine. Guests also have the option to purchase spirits or beer. Limited to 325 tickets. No tickets to events will be sold at the door.

Southern Hotel, 428 E. Boston St., Covington, (504) 439-2543, www.aTasteofCovington.com.

Larry Hartzog's Twisted Beer Fest & Homebrew Competition

Saturday, June 22

Come to the 11th Annual Larry Hartzog’s Twisted Beer Fest and Homebrew Competition featuring over 200 beer samplings from homebrew and commercial breweries around the state. Participating breweries have included Abita, Urban South, Gnarly Barley, Rally Cap Brewing Co. and others serving their top sellers along with their newest brews. Attendees can also enjoy delicious food, music, vendors and a people’s choice competition among the homemade beers. General admission, which includes all beer samplings, is $50 in advance or $55 at the door. Early entry (3 p.m.) tickets available for $65. Designated driver tickets are $10 in advance or $15 for early entry (3 p.m.). Admission for age 21 and up only; must present ID to enter.

Pelican Park’s Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Dr., Mandeville, (985) 892-7387, larrybrewfest.com.

Slidell Heritage Festival

Saturday, June 29, 4:30 p.m.

This celebration of America’s birthday features an evening of live music, great food and fireworks. Music starts at 5:30 p.m. and fireworks start at 9 p.m. Admission is $15 for ages 13 and up, free for age 12 and under. Food trucks will be on site, and beverages will be available for purchase.

Heritage Park,1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, (985) 290-6939, slidellheritagefest.org.

Sparks in the Park

Saturday, June 29, 5:30

Get a jump on 4th of July celebrations and bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Covington’s Bogue Falaya Park, for their annual “Sparks in the Park”, a free festival celebrating America’s Independence Day with loads of food, music and fun for all ages. The evening ends with a bang with fireworks at dusk. Entertainment will be announced as the event nears, including plenty of activities for the kids and vendor booths offering unique gift items and homemade goods.

Bogue Falaya Park, 213 Park Dr., Covington, (985) 892-1873, covla.com.