Last night’s final game didn’t just close out the regular season, it ushered in a new chapter in New Orleans basketball history. The Hornets are no more, and the Pelicans are now officially making their nest inside the New Orleans Arena.

In New Orleans’ 2012-13 home finale — and last appearance ever at the Arena as “Hornets” — our boys appropriately served as spectators, as the Dallas Mavericks cruised to a 107-89 victory. The highlight of the season’s final home game was Dirk Nowitzki, as he became only the 17th player to reach 25,000 career points. The loss dropped New Orleans to 27-54, making it all the more likely New Orleans will hold the league’s fifth-worst record — good for the fifth-best position in the draft lottery.

It’s only Thursday, but there’s still plenty to do in the Crescent City as we approach the weekend. Check out live theatre, fundraisers, concerts, and more. On this day in 1788, the historic Good Friday fire wiped out the majority of New Orleans’ architecture. Click through for what’s happening tonight.

The world of Cirques du Soleil’s Quidam unfolds in majestic presentation inside the Hive. The live band on stage provides an upbeat soundtrack as the characters take the stage, movement and music synchronized.

New Orleans is a fantastical world all its own of characters, fantasy and frolic. This week, another magical world will unfold within the wilds of the city’s wonderment. Normally, New Orleans Arena is the hive. But it will transform into a blue big top tent this weekend, as the company of Cirque de Soleil creates a world of Quidam that will transport the viewer into an amazing realm of sight, sound, acrobatics and contortions.

by Mike Horst

The New Orleans Hornets beat the Detroit Pistons 100-95 at the New Orleans Arena on Friday night. The Hornets put forth a total team effort just two nights after getting demolished by the Oklahoma City Thunder. The win moves the bees to 21-39 on the season.

by Sarah Esenwein

It was barely a month ago Alicia Keys re-wrote history and almost the entire National Anthem here in New Orleans with her own elongated performance of America’s hymn at the 2013 Super Bowl at the Superdome. For soulful appetites that were merely whetted by the Anthem, the R&B songstress is set return for a full set on March 21 at the New Orleans Arena.

Parades are beginning again, so hurry home from work and get a spot on the route for Druids and Nyx! Support the New Orleans Hornets at their home game against the Suns, or see live music all over the city. Happy Birthday to Cajun accordionist and Rock N Bowl regular Geno Delafose, born in Eunice, Louisiana in 1971. Now, more hump day happenings.

This chilly Tuesday, head uptown for a literary event with a Louisiana law expert, enjoy live music all over the city, or make groceries at the farmer's market. Happy birthday to Queen Ida! Lake Charles native and Zydeco legend Ida Guillory turns 84 today. Now, more to do.

by Norris Ortolano

Hornets fans know more than anybody the offensive capabilities of power forward David West. The ex-Hornet scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half, helping the Indiana Pacers erase a 17-point halftime deficit to hand the Hornets their 11th straight loss. and dropping them to 5-22 for the season.