HOGS FOR THE CAUSE XVI: The barbecue competition with live music, raising funds for pediatric brain cancer, will be held April 5-6 at UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds, 6801 Franklin
BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS COMMEMORATION: The 209th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans will be marked Jan. 5, 6 and 8 at Chalmette Battlefield, 8606 W. St. Bernard Highway