EVENT LIStINGS COCKTAILS & CUISINE. New Orleans Board of Trade, 316 Board of Trade Place — the Junior League of New Orleans kicks off its annual kitchen tour with an event featuring live music, food, a raffle and auction. Call (504) 891-5845 or visit www.jlno.org for details. Admission $100 per person, $150 per couple. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ELEVATION YOGA SERIES. W Hotel New Orleans, 333 Poydras St., (504) 525-9444 — A free yoga class on the hotel’s rooftop is followed by a cocktail hour with drink specials and a DJ. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. yoga, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. cocktails. JAZZ IN THE PARK. Armstrong Park, North Rampart and St. Ann streets — the cultural heritage of New Orleans is spotlighted in this concert series, sponsored by People United for Armstrong Park. the third year of the series features live music from jazz and brass bands, an arts and crafts sales area, food and a children’s play area. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. LAKEVIEW SHEPHERD CENTER GALA. Lakeview Shepherd Center, 316 38th St., (504) 484-0885; www.lakeviewshepherdcenternola.org — the nonprofit senior center hosts a fundraising gala to celebrate its 36th anniversary. Call (504) 484-0885 or email lakeviewshepherd@gmail.com for details. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. MARKETPLACE AT ARMSTRONG PARK. Armstrong Park, North Rampart and St. Ann streets — the weekly market features fresh produce, baked goods, Louisiana seafood, handmade beauty products, art, crafts and entertainment. Visit www.icdnola.org for details. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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ORAL, HEAD AND NECK CANCER SCREENINGS. Touro Infirmary, Coliseum Room, 1401 Foucher St., (504) 897-8500; www.touro.com — the hospital provides free screenings in honor of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. Pre-registration is required. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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PERSPECTIVES ON GOVERNOR JINDAL’S TAX PLAN: A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 1229 Broadway St., (504) 862-3214 — tulane’s Murphy Institute presents the panel. Free admission. Noon to 1:30 p.m. ROCKIN’ THE RAILS. Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington — the weekly series offers free concerts by area musicians. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. SIERRA CLUB PROGRAM. Tulane Law School, Room 110, 6329 Freret St.; www. law.tulane.edu — NOAA scientist tim Osborn, tulane ecologist Bruce Fleury and Jordan Macha and Devin Martin from the Sierra Club discuss “the New Atlantis? Climate Disruption and New Orleans.” Call (985) 209-5454 or email devin.martin@ sierraclub.org for details. 7 p.m.
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FRIDAY 19 AMERICAN ROUTES 15TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT & BROADCAST. Rock ‘N’ Bowl, 3016 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-1700; www.rockandbowl.com — Lost Bayou Ramblers, treme Brass Band and others perform at the anniversary concert and fundraiser for the locally produced public radio show. General admission