Free events in St. Tammany Parish, LA

Laugh United hosts a free night of stand-up at the Abita Brewing Company Covington Taproom on the Northshore. Admission is free and tickets are complimentary, requested only to help plan for attendance. A ticket does not reserve a specific seat, and seating is first come, first served, so arriving early is recommended. Beer is available from the taproom while you settle in for an evening of comedy.

A weekly karaoke night takes place each Thursday at Rock N Blues in downtown Covington, LA, with no cover.

Whiskey Saloon in Olde Towne Slidell hosts a zombie crawl featuring DJ Dizzi. There is no cover charge.

Now in its second year with the Women of First Church, Junk in the Trunk is a community garage sale featuring vendors and a wide mix of unexpected finds. Shoppers can browse clothing and shoes, hats and bags, sports gear and skates, musical instruments and games, bikes and electronics, plus tools and toys. Forty vendor spaces are available for those who want to sell items. For questions or to rent a space, contact the event coordinator, Nicole Smith, at 985-640-1552 or nicolemaddoxsmith@yahoo.com. Beware of scammers who claim to book vendor spots, since only responses from the event chair, Nicole Maddox Smith, are affiliated with this event.

Enjoy a calming tai chi class at the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Administration Building. This practice comes from a Chinese internal martial art known for steady, deliberate sequences that support both wellness and self defense, providing a gentle, mindful workout for body and mind. Instructor Shelley Ford customizes the instruction to fit different needs and levels of care. Attendance is free and open to all. For more information or to take part remotely by Zoom, contact Maeghan Jacob, LCSW, at (985) 614-7871.