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, get weird on Prytania with a new movie from Quintron and Miss Pussycat, check out local music from Oak St. to the Quarter, and more. On this day in 1932, the Louisiana State Capitol Building was completed after just 14 months. Now, more to do this Friday in New Orleans. 

This hump day, enjoy live music all over the city, from Frenchmen, to St. Claude, to Oak Street. On this date in 1942, Toni Jo Henry became the first woman in Louisiana executed by electric chair for the murder of Joseph P. Calloway.

Friday night, some frequent visitors of the Big Easy will bring new looks to Tipitina's, as two familiar artists will be making their New Orleans debut with DJ sets.

By Dan Goodman

With French Quarter Festival preoccupying most people’s plans this weekend, it could be easy to overlook some great acts outside the festival.  As we are in full swing of the festival season in New Orleans it is difficult to find something not to do. However if you are searching for some tantalizing beats that stray outside the confines of typical NOLA funk, look no further for a way to kick than Decatur St.'s Hookah. San Francisco electronic producer Heyoka headlines a show sure to keep the dancing going all night.

By Laura Cayouette

Though organizers set the first New Orleans Oyster Festival on a steamy hot blacktop parking lot in the French Quarter, many turned out to sample a variety of what could be the last local oysters for some time. Spotted in attendance at the Oyster Festival were NoDef favorites, Margie Perez, Gravity A's Drew Meehan and concert staple, DancingMan504.

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Last week, Laura Cayouette attended Gravity A's standing 10 pm Wednesday gig at Banks Street Bar  in Mid-City. Gravity A's music is an eclectic mix ranging from a cover of a 1972 Herbie Hancock song to fun funky dance tunes and trance-like electronica.