'5 things to know' is a weekly feature highlighting different parts of the WWOZ world that you may have missed this week, including unique WWOZ programming and video, plus New Orleans events, artists, places, features, and more. For the week ending July 8, 2016:

1) San Fermin in Nueva Orleans (Running of the Bulls) will dominate the Quarter July 8-10. Another option if you're itching to get out of town-- beachy Bay St. Louis is hosting a Frida Kahlo costume contest as part of their second Saturday artwalk on July 9.

2) If you're a New Orleans musician or cultural performer who's struggled to find adequate health care in recent years, make sure to read/listen to this recent report from NPR. The recent Louisiana Medicaid expansion has brought insurance to many New Orleans musicians, and also allowed the New Orleans Musicians Clinic to expand their services.

3) The 19th annual French Film Fest runs Uptown, July 7-14. The New Orleans Film Society is presenting this annual summer showcase of the best in contemporary and classic French cinema, in partnership with the Consulat General de France a la Nouvelle-Orleans and the Prytania Theatre

4) This week's new music spotlight focuses on Mike Dillon's latest, Functioning Broke, and the ethereal sounds he creates via vibraphone, mallet instruments, and various other percussion instruments. Dillon covers Elliott Smith, Neil Young, and others, with a sprinkling of original songs included. These are songs that would be at home on any Tim Burton soundtrack.

5) The 'OZ featured video of the week comes from Big Chief Monk Boudreaux performing 'Bury the Hatchet' live in Chicago on July 3, 2015 with a New Orleans "supergroup" consisting of Ivan Neville (keys), Willie Green (drums), Tony Hall (bass), Papa Mali (guitar), and Marc Balsam (percussion). This performance was at the "Busted On Bourbon Street" concert, part of the Grateful Dead reunion pre-show series. Boudreaux was recently named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about his artistic accomplishments and this prestigious award at arts.gov/honors/heritage/fellows/joseph-pierre-big-chief-monk-boudreaux.