Northshore BriefWeek of May 18 – May 24, 2026
St. Tammany Parish and the Northshore · Events, News & More
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This Week at a Glance

Girls' Night Art: Painting Tote Bags

Tuesday, May 19, 6:00–8:00 PM · St. Tammany Art Association

Tuesday evening workshop where you'll hand-paint a custom tote bag with instructor Roby—perfect for beating the end-of-school chaos with something creative just for you.

Covington Collage Club Family Night

Thursday, May 21, 6:00–7:30 PM · Covington area

Thursday's family art celebration at the end of the school year—come make collages together and wind down the week with your kids.

Throwing Berry Bowls

Friday, May 22 & Saturday, May 23 (and May 29–30) • 6:00 PM · St. Tammany Art Association

Two-week pottery course (Fridays and Saturdays) where you'll learn to throw functional ceramic bowls on the wheel—hands-on, meditative, and you take home what you make.

Food Pop-Up: Shaw's Dogs

Saturday, May 23, 12:00–6:00 PM · Abita Brewery, Covington

Saturday's signature bacon-wrapped hot dogs at Abita Brewery from noon–6 PM—big flavor, family-friendly outdoor eating, no reservation needed.

Wild Tom and the High Man Food Truck

Sunday, May 24 • 12:00 PM · Abita Brewery, Covington

Sunday's food truck at Abita Brewery brings bold flavors and a casual taproom vibe—easy weekend outing for families looking for something different.

⚠️ What Affects Your Week

⚠️Thursday, May 21 is the last day of school—students get a half day, so adjust pickup times and afternoon plans accordingly.

🌟 This Weekend · May 22 – May 24

Beers and Bonsai ABI

Fri, May 22 • 6:30 AM

Abita Brewing Tap Room · Abita Springs

Learn the art of bonsai with this beginner workshop. Instructors will teach you to pot, prune and create your own bonsai tree. Click the link below to sign up. Abita Brewing Company – Bonsai Bar

Beers and Bonsai COV

Fri, May 22 • 6:30 AM

Abita Brewing Tap Room · Abita Springs

Learn the art of bonsai with this beginner workshop. Instructors will teach you to pot, prune and create your own bonsai tree. Click the link below to sign up. Abita Brewing Company – Bonsai Bar

Spring Senior Games 26 - Memorial Park COV

Fri, May 22 • 9:00 AM

Covington Parks · Covington

CHF Veterans Appreciation Lunch - Set up Date COV

Sun, May 24 • 8:00 AM

Bogue Falaya Hall · Covington

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Picks (1)

Youth Sports & Activities (1)

Lee Road 3 vs. Team 2 - Ostendorf COV

Wed, May 20 • 7:20 PM

Field 17 · Covington

Youth sports matchup at Field 17; spectators welcome.

🌇 Around the Northshore (9)

Arts, Culture & Music (5)

Trivia Night! ABI

Thu, May 21 • 7:00 PM

Covington Abita · Abita Springs

Food Truck - True North ABI

Fri, May 22 • 11:00 AM

Covington Abita · Abita Springs

Friday food truck at Covington Abita, 11 AM–4 PM, serving Northern-style chicken with Southern flair.

Jack Miele Trio COV

Fri, May 22 • 8:30 PM

Columbia Street Tap Room · Covington

Dew Drop Spring Series: The Miles Berry Quartet LAM

Sat, May 23 • 6:30 PM

Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall · Mandeville

Be Kind Rewind COV

Sat, May 23 • 9:00 PM

Columbia Street Tap Room · Covington

Community Events (2)

What's happening around the Northshore this week.

Hidden in Plain Sight: Noticing the Unnoticed MAN

Thu, May 21 • 5:30 PM

Pelican Park · Mandeville

Thursday mindfulness workshop in Mandeville focusing on observation and awareness in everyday moments.

Nature Journaling Meet Up MAN

Thu, May 21 • 6:00 PM

Pelican Park · Mandeville

Thursday gathering in Mandeville for outdoor sketching and nature writing; bring supplies and join a local community of naturalists.

Sports & Recreation (1)

2 Recreation Volleyball - Session 2 MAN

Mon, May 18 • 8:00 AM

Pelican Park · Mandeville

Six-week competitive volleyball league for mixed-age participants; sign up through the Mandeville Parks & Recreation portal.

City Events (1)

Mandeville Mayor's Court EAS

Thu, May 21 • 1:00 PM

East Causeway Approach Mandeville

📰 News You Should Know

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