Through Oct. 5. “Peter Sarkisian: Extruded Video engines 6,7,8 and 9;” Contemporary Arts Center. Information, 528-3805, www.cacno.org.
Through August 3. Running With Scissors’ A Place in the Sun; Le Chat Noir. Information, 581-5812, www.caberetlechatnoir.com.
August 1-6, 16-19, 29-31. Zephyrs home games; Zephyr Field. Information, www.zephyrsbaseball.com.
August 2. White Linen Night; CAC and Warehouse Arts District. Information, 528-3805, www.cacno.org.
August 2. House of Blues presents The 2008 Beatles Festival featuring the Topcats. Information, 310-4999, www.hob.com.
August 7. “Toasts and Tails” Back to School Wine Tasting; Canine Culture. Information, 368-5191, ext. 154. www.la-spca.org.
August 8. Laugh out Loud (benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society); Republic. Information, www.republicnola.com.
August 8-17. What, Has This Thing Appeared Again Tonight?; Le Petit Theatre. Information, 522-2081, www.lepetittheatre.com.
August 9. Dirty Linen Night; French Quarter. Information, www.dirtylinennight.org.
August 7-10. The Historic New Orleans Collection’s New Orleans Antiques Forum; Williams Research Center. Information, 523-4662, www.hnoc.org.
August 14. Kenny Chesney performance; New Orleans Arena. Information, 587-3663, www.neworleansarena.com.
August 23. CHAIRish the Children; Louisiana Children’s Museum. Information, 523-1357 ext. 206, www.lcm.org.
August 23. Fifth anniversary of Stephen Goldring Hall; Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Information, 539-9600, www.ogdensouthernart.com.
August 27-Sept. 1. Southern Decadence; French Quarter. Information, www.southerndecadence.net.