Bayou Boogaloo celebrates its last day of zero-waste fun on Bayou St. John, second lines are going down from Mid City to Central City, Clybourne Park is playing at the Shadowbox, and comedian Amy Schumer is at House of Blues. On this day in 1997, Gospel vocalist Nolan Washington, originally of the Zion Harmonizers, passed away at age 65. Now, more to do this Sunday. 

George Clinton parked his mothership here in the '70s, but it takes a while to get a key to the city. "The first ever landing was here in New Orleans in October 1976 at the Municipal Auditourium," DJ Soul Sister said of Dr. Funkenstein's vessel. "A lot of people don't know that." While it's been a while since the last landing, the funk legend constantly plays New Orleans, especially during JazzFest. As of of Sunday night, May 5 will be set aside to further strengthen the Crescent City's Mothership Connection with Clinton.

Tonight, see some world-class pianists tickle the ivories at WWOZ's annual Piano Night. Experimental indie rockers Deerhunter are at One Eyed Jacks, plus there's weekly gigs from Frenchmen to Maple Street. Now, more to do this Monday.

The purists who annually get their hackles up about how the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival headliners seem to have fewer and fewer ties to the musical tradition the festival was originally designed to showcase might be sated if only the branding were updated. But based on its persistent popularity, it seems unlikely that the organizers will stop drawing more from the “Heritage” side as opposed to the “Jazz.”  WWOZ’s annual Piano Night, however, faces no such controversy either in name or scope.  

Once you leave the Fairgrounds, see Andrew Bird Uptown, Foals at House of Blues, plus some local after-hours Fest music on Frenchmen. On this day in 1997, former Governor Edwards’ house was raided by FBI officials. Now, more ways to close out your last weekend of JazzFest.

Tonight in Mid City, celebrate 15 years of American Routes with Nick Spitzer and a long list of the city’s best talents. Crystal Castles are at House of Blues, NOMA is screening a movie in the sculpture garden, and more. On this day in 1960, Louisiana elected Governor Jimmie Davis. Now, more to do to kick off your weekend.

Tonight, see a free film screening from DJ Soul Sister, Western Swing at Circle Bar, sendoff show for Ben de la Cour at Siberia, and more. On this day in 1911, the late trumpeter Ernie Cagnollati was born in Madisonville. Now, more to do this Tuesday.

Kick off your workweek with Hot Chip at House of Blues, a birthday celebration for Aretha Franklin, regular weekly gigs, and more. On this day in 1793, Pope Pius XI established the Diocese of Louisiana. Now, more to do this Monday.

This afternoon, bring the kids to an Easter egg hunt in the Garden District. See the last performance of Catch the Wall at Dillard, fais do do at Tipitina’s, plus jam to Scottish Funk at HOB. On March 24, 1877, Reconstruction ended in Louisiana. Now, more to do this Sunday.

St. Joseph’s Day is here, and churches and schools all over the city are laying out offerings of fish, cookies, cakes, prayer cards, and more. Citizen Cope is in town at HOB, plus regular gigs all over the City. Click for more to do this Tuesday. Happy Birthday to Clarence “Frogman” Henry, born in Algiers on March 19, 1937. Now, more to do this Tuesday.