If you have enough energy after seeing JazzFest's headliners, show some love for the locals at this year's Backbeat Music Series. For eight years, the nonprofit has been pushing local acts into major venues, and this year's lineup includes Blue Nile, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Honey Island Swamp Band, Cyril Neville, and dozens more.  

This Wednesday, enjoy some free music in Lafayette Square, see weekly gigs from some of the city's best acts, and hear local writers discuss their work on Elysian Fields. On this day in 1877, Reconstruction officially ended in Louisiana. Now, more hump day happenings. 

Tonight, Beyonce’s little sister is in town at House of Blues, Caveman is at the Hi Ho, and everything must go at the Treme costume sale. Happy Birthday to local drummer Terrence Higgins, born on March 11, 1970. Now, more to do this Monday. 

Just by indulging in the city’s favorite of pastimes, locals can support a group of unlikely activists who are putting their Piscean penchant for reason to use by “drinking with a purpose.” On Monday March 11, beginning at 8 p.m., the fourth annual Pisces Party will take place at Frenchmen Street's Blue Nile to benefit the New Orleans Barman’s Fund. 

Tonight, celebrate women in jazz, enjoy some country at House of Blues, gobble and wobble for Catch the Wall, and more. On March 2, 1988, Professor Longhair and Wynton Marsalis both won Grammy Awards at the 1987 Grammys. Now, more to do this Saturday. 

Tonight, see a rare performance on Frenchmen Street from the New Orleans Nightcrawlers, check out some funk in Mid City, blues uptown, and more. On this day in 1724, Governor Bienville was recalled to France during the Chickasaw Wars. Now, more to do this Saturday in the Big Easy.

Nearly a year after the controversial noise ordinance became law, questions of enforcement still loom above the heads of business owners, neighborhood residents, and city officials. 

It’s the last night of night parades! Don’t let rain get in the way of your Lundi Gras. Once the parades pass, there’s live music everywhere in the city, from uptown to the Marigny. On this day in 1932, the late Uncle Lionel (Lionel Paul Batiste, Sr.) was born. Now, more to do this magical Monday.  

Marching bands provide the perfect music to get into the Mardi Gras spirit, but they pass so quickly. If you're left wanting more, check out bands from near and afar playing all over the Big Easy tonight.

It's Endymion Saturday! Head to the Uptown route for Iris and Tuck's, then make your way to Mid City. Following the Krewes, there's live acts performing everything from bounce to Russian Mafia music. See brass, funk, rock, and more all over New Orleans. On this day in 1718, Bienville was appointed Governor of the Louisiana Colony. Now, more to do before, after, and during the parades!