Events in Mandeville today

Outback Give Back Night at Outback Steakhouse supports Boys Tiger Soccer. Guests can help by mentioning the team to staff or presenting the event flyer during their visit.

A six part meditation series inside The Light System at Healthy Body Healthy Soul offers a guided path toward healing, self discovery, and inner calm. Each class blends meditation, reflection, and gentle practices designed to settle the mind, open the heart, and reconnect you with a truer sense of self. Across the six sessions, themes include knowing, forgiving, releasing, trusting, loving, and ultimately being yourself. Within the supportive energy of The Light System, the setting encourages relaxation, renewal, and personal growth. Whether new to meditation or experienced, participants can deepen self awareness while cultivating peace, clarity, and wellbeing.

Councilman Arthur Laughlin hosts a monthly community meeting for District 11’s west side at the Pariash Council Chambers. Residents from the western portion of the district, including Mandeville, Lacombe, and surrounding communities, can hear updates on parish matters such as road and drainage work, development and zoning, traffic and infrastructure planning, utility and service issues, and items moving to the Parish Council agenda. The meeting includes time for questions, open discussion, and resident feedback. It offers a way to stay informed about decisions affecting the west side of District 11 and to take part in the local process.

Business After Hours brings together East St. Tammany Business Alliance members for casual networking in Slidell, hosted by Wayne Songy & Associates. It is an easy way to meet fellow ESTBA professionals, exchange ideas, and strengthen connections beyond the workday. Wayne Songy & Associates, a family-run real estate firm established in 1990, offers one-on-one guidance in buying, selling, leasing, property management, and real estate investment, with offices in Slidell and Mandeville and a focus on long-standing relationships with clients and the community. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards, invite a colleague, and come ready for conversation with business owners and professionals from across East St. Tammany.

Live music will be featured at Cilantros Mexican Cuisine.

This open play session offers table tennis for all ages and skill levels.

Organizers have updated the schedule for Gundam Card Game locals. The entry fee is now $10 to support expanded prize offerings. Each participant receives one booster pack with entry, and additional rewards will be distributed using a top cut structure that scales with the number of players. Keep an eye out for more special events in the future.

Step up to the mic for a weekly karaoke event at Rock N Blues in downtown Covington, Louisiana. It takes place every Thursday with no cover charge.

Historic Downtown Covington comes alive for the Covington Business Association’s Final Friday Block Party. This free event is open to the community and showcases classic cars, a variety of food trucks, live music, local specials, and participation from CBA member businesses, creating a lively neighborhood atmosphere.

Adam Pearce brings an energetic solo concert to The Brass Monkey Draught Emporium, blending rock and soul into a dynamic show. An international touring performer known from NBC's The Voice, he delivers a one-man performance with high-energy flair.

A table tennis open play session for participants of any age and any skill level. First timers and long-time players are both welcome to take part.

At Mandeville Market, a participating vendor will have all-natural detergent for laundry, a cleaner for surfaces, and essential oils.

Browse a friendly collectibles market at Elderbrew Cafe where local vendors showcase a wide mix of finds. Expect trading and sports cards, comics and original comic art, video games and gaming merchandise, toys and collectibles including action figures and Funko Pops, antiques and vintage pieces, coins, currency and memorabilia, handmade goods and crafts, jewelry and accessories, books, records and other media, pop culture items, hobby and specialty pieces, home and vintage decor, plus fan art and custom creations. Admission is free for shoppers. Vendor opportunities include indoor tables, shaded outdoor tables, and outdoor 10-by-10 booth spaces, offered in limited quantities on a first come, first served basis. The market is promoted across Slidell, the Northshore and nearby communities to bring collectors, families and shoppers together.

Meet adoptable rescue dogs and puppies at Covington PetSmart. These events typically feature 15 to 20 pups ready to meet potential adopters, with adoptions available for those who already have an approved application. Because applications usually take about three days to process, submitting in advance is encouraged. If adopting is not the right fit, the rescue also welcomes foster caregivers. Fostering has no out of pocket cost, and the rescue provides all necessary supplies and veterinary care. Foster volunteers can drop off their foster dogs for the event and pick them up afterward if they are not adopted.

Auditions continue for Moonlight Productions' staging of C. Z. Barnett’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, directed by Ashley Osbourn-Dukes. The team is shaping a shadowy, fairytale-inspired interpretation that blends Victorian-era chills, unusual apparitions, heartfelt warmth, redemption, and a touch of stage magic. Actors should arrive with a prepared monologue, and either modern or period pieces are acceptable. Opportunities are open to experienced performers as well as those stepping onto the stage for the first time.

A monthly gathering from the OZONE Writers Circle invites songwriters to stretch their creativity with fresh prompts, develop their craft, and connect with peers. Participants can receive thoughtful, constructive feedback in a friendly, supportive setting. Expect inspiration, collaboration, and renewed momentum for making music.

Created for those facing a breast cancer diagnosis, this private, facilitator-led space offers a welcoming setting to share experiences, discuss challenges and strategies, and offer mutual encouragement. Sessions are led by Crystal Hooper, LPC-S. With a focus on African American women in Louisiana, the group broadens access to support resources through a partnership with Gilead Sciences. Meetings take place at the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Administration Building, and a Zoom participation option is available. For information or to participate remotely, contact Maeghan Jacob, LCSW, at (985) 614-7871.