Will Coviello

Frank Perez, an award-winning historian and LGBTQ archivist, has died. Perez spent much of his life documenting LGBTQ history and was a familiar and beloved French Quarter resident.

Frank Perez, and award-winning historian and founder of the LGBTQ+ Archives Project of Louisiana, has died.

A visit to Whitney Plantation left playwright Harold Ellis Clark fascinated by the 1811 German Coast slave rebellion, which inspired his latest drama, “Ganking Mr. Guidry.” It premieres at Le Petit Theatre Aug. 13-16.

Following up on her book about the absinthe frappe, Marielle Songy explores New Orleans coffee history and culture in her new work, “New Orleans Coffee Culture,” out Aug. 20 from LSU Press.

The Louisiana Vintage Festival returns to the House of Blues with more vendors and two days, including a focus on Halloween and Mardi Gras costumes on Sunday. There’s also a pop-up bar throwback to lost Lakefront tiki restaurant Bali Ha’i.

When someone dies, no one goes and deletes their dating profiles, observes comedian Ryan Goodcase.

Deanna Holdcraft and Paul DeSana met in Arkansas, where they both had professional careers.

Johnny Vidacovich is the king of the Krewe of O.A.K. Midsummer Mardi Gras parade. The procession includes costumed revelers, small krewes, brass bands and more, and there’s a block party on Oak Street after the parade.

Comedian Matthew Broussard splits Cajun and Jewish heritage, which he talks about in his 2024 special “Hyperbolic.”

Fresh off the release of her special “The Introvert,” Emily Catalano starts a new tour with new jokes at Sports Drink on Sept. 4-5.