Tips' Benefit for Shooting Victims, Boogaloo's 5K, More

UPTOWN? The Gambit reports that a benefit for the Mother's Day shooting victims will take place at Tipitina's on May 23 iwth the Hot 8 Brass Band, Bonerama, and more. Tix are $40. [Gambit]

BAYOU ST. JOHN? More reasons to love the Bayou Boogaloo, happening today thru Sunday: The festivalis also hosting a 5K, an 11-mile bicycle second line and a Rubber Duck Derby. [Gambit]

NOLA? Uptown Messenger contributor Craig Giesecke writes about the perfect summer menu this week: "A simple Caesar salad, a few olives, maybe some hummus and some wine are in order. Or a Caprese salad with Creole tomato." [UptownMessenger]

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