More on Flanagan's, Catfish Festival on Deck, More

QUARTER— Laura McKnight reports that soon-to-shutter Flanagan's Pub is aiming to have a blow out bash as they depart their 10-year-old location this fall. The bar also hosts its annual Saint Flanagan's Day party on June 24 for a midnight toast. [NOLA.com]

QUARTER— This Saturday, June 14, Hard Rock New Orleans celebrates its birthday with a Burger Badge Bash. The restaurant's Legendary Burger will be available for just 71 cents to all police, firefighters, EMT's and other badges. The 71 cent special commemorates 1971, the year Hard Rock Cafe was founded. [Eaterwire]

DES ALLEMANDS— The Louisiana Catfish Festival is set for June 20-22 on the grounds of Saint Gertrude The Great Catholic Church (17324 La. 631), with everything from catfish platters to funnel cake. Plus, as RL Reeves Jr. points out, an appearance by the newly crowned Louisiana Catfish Queen. [ScrumptiousChef]

NOLA— Expect the music at next years Hogs For the Cause to be even bigger and better than ever. According to Todd Price, Hogs founder Becker Hall has just booked Drive By Truckers for the new Charleston event. [NOLA.com]

LGD— Anne Berry reports that Root Squared bar manager Max Messier launches This Might Work, a cocktail pop up tonight, June 10 at 7 p.m. with all drinks at $6, including a few that "will showcase molecular mixology." [Gambit]

Inside Flanagan's [Photo: Yelp/Justine J.]