New Orleans

What’s going on in (virtual) New Orleans this week: Aug. 24-28

By Matt Haines | August 23, 2020

Bars are closed again and the maximum size of group gatherings has been reduced, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online while getting those COVID cases back under control. Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

What’s happening in (virtual) New Orleans this weekend: Aug. 21-23

By Matt Haines | August 20, 2020

Bars are closed again and the maximum size of group gatherings has been reduced, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online while get those COVID cases back under control. Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

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Powerful, political, on purpose: A Q&A with New Orleans artist Lionel Milton

By Sabrina Stone | August 19, 2020

If you live in New Orleans, you’ve seen Lionel Milton’s work. His moving and powerful art graces many a wall and canvas around the city. He is a man with clarity and purpose.

What do you get when a speakeasy and a snowball stand collide in the Bywater? A Chance In Hell

By Allie Mayer | August 19, 2020

Pre-COVID, this married couple was touring, performing drag and burlesque in New Orleans. To survive in the COVID-era, they had to create a Chance in Hell — a speakeasy-style snoball pop-up.

Follow our Vegetrail to the ultimate guide to the best vegan and vegetarian takeout in New Orleans

By Allie Mayer | August 18, 2020

From cool, fresh Vietnamese cuisine, to warm and gooey pupusas, to fluffy vegan pancakes, there is no shortage of comforting vegan and veggie takeout to get you through this unprecedented time in NOLA.

Mid-City Gator

Staycation: Self-care in Mid-City

By Keisha Lee | August 18, 2020

Walking outside, you get used to the same cornerstore, same restaurants, and while heading out to a new hood is easy on a bike, waking up and walking to a new coffee shop can have its own perks and maybe just help freshen up some things while we all stay socially distant.

What’s Happening in (Virtual) New Orleans The Week: Aug. 17-21

By Matt Haines | August 17, 2020

Bars are closed again and the maximum size of group gatherings has been reduced, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online while get those COVID cases back under control. Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

Help the nation’s oldest WWII veteran celebrate his 111th birthday

By Mary Staes | August 14, 2020

Since the threat of COVID-19, there won’t be a celebration at the museum for Brooks’ birthday. Instead, the museum is asking people to send birthday cards that’ll be delivered to Mr. Brooks.

PHOTOS: Community gathers to pay respects to Big Queen Kim “Cutie” Boutte

By Matthew Hinton | August 13, 2020

Members of the Black Masking Indians community, also known as Carnival or Mardi Gras Indians, remember Big Queen Kim “Cutie” Boutte of the Spirit of the Fi Yi Yi and Mandingo Warriors tribe at Hunter’s Field in the 7th Ward and the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans August 12, 2020.

What’s Happening in (virtual) New Orleans this weekend: Aug. 14-16

By Matt Haines | August 13, 2020

Bars are closed again and the maximum size of group gatherings has been reduced, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online while get those COVID cases back under control. Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week:.