After you finish hearing the Dalai Lama deliver Tulane’s keynote address, head to Bayou Boogaloo in Mid City. Later, check out DJ Soul Sister’s weekly gig on St. Claude, or enjoy some funk rock at Flow Tribe’s CD release party. On this day in 1896, Plessy vs. Ferguson established the constitutionality of segregation with “separate but equal” reasoning. Now, more to do this Saturday. 

As you recuperate from two weekends of Jazz Fest, find something low key to do from St. Claude to Oak Street. See an Icelandic thriller on Oretha Castle Haley, or enjoy some bluegrass at the Hi Ho. On this day in 1996, Aaron Neville performed for then President Bill Clinton and Hilary Clinton on the White House South Lawn. Now, more to do this Monday.  

Tonight, enjoy drink specials at Perestroika, and head to Loyola for a free discussion of an eccentric inventor. Catch Charmaine Neville’s weekly gig, and more. Jean-Lafitte was born in Port-au-Prince on this day in 1782. Now, more to do this Monday.

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, the king of surf rock is in town, there's a jam session in Mid City, and Pac Div is in town at HOB. On this day in 2000, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown made an appearance on NL with the show’s band. Now, more to do this Monday.

Tonight, see some soulful Bay Area rock in Lafayette Square. Head to the Art Klub and get inspired, see some folk on St. Claude, and more. On this day in 1965, the Dixie Cups' "Iko Iko" entered the Billboard Chart. Now, more hump day happenings. 

Tonight, catch Grammy-winning R&B artist Anthony Hamilton on his NOLA tour stop. Service industry folks can take a dip in the Bywater. On April 3, 1949, Edwin Edwards married his first wife, Elaine Schwartzenburg. Now, more hump day happenings. 

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.

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.  

You can’t start pinching people yet, but St. Pat’s is almost here! Celebrate with the folks from Molly’s, or wear your kilt to the Irish House for a free cocktail. Support New Orleans students and grub out at Casa Borrega, and more. On this day in 1767, Andrew Jackson was born. Now, more to do to kickoff your St. Patrick’s Day weekend.