Celebrating its 2012 and 2013 acquisitions of photography by four renowned social documentarians, the New Orleans Museum of Art recently opened The Story in Pictures: Social Documents from the Permanent Collection. The black-and-white show is on view through August 25, 2013.

Tonight, Poolside Calypso at the Country Club in the Bywater! All over the city, there's live music, theater, and more happening this Friday. On this date in Louisiana’s Civil War history, Union troops captured Baton Rouge. Now, more ways to kick off your weekend.

Tonight, Trombone Shorty plays Wed. at the Square! Check out a fundraiser in the Marigny, Shakespeare in NOMA's Sculpture Garden, and more. On this day in 1992, five members of NWA rap group were arrested for “inciting a riot” outside of the Sheraton after they were denied entry into the hotel. Now, more hump day happenings. 

All day long, find some inner peace with lectures, bus tours, cultural performances, and more in honor of the Dalai Lama’s inaugural NOLA visit. Get your fill of sax at the Ogden’s after hours event this evening, and head to NOMA’s Sculpture Garden for some Shakespeare from The NOLA Project. On this day in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself emperor. Now, more to do this Thursday.

Move through the middle of the week with a Shakespearian comedy in the Sculpture Garden, a contemporary romance film at Fulton on Tap, or a poetic reading at Open House Salon.  Music mavens can also catch some classic New Orleans sounds at Wednesday’s At the Square, or break it down street style for the beginnings of a Hip Hop Heritage Fest.  On this day in 1915, Huey Long was admitted to the Louisiana Bar Association. For a more detailed look into Wednesday’s event, check below: 

Today, India Fest in City Park, Veggie Fest on St. Claude, and a champagne stroll on Magazine. Later on, Titus Andronicus is playing at Siberia, and the Zephyrs start their home series. On this day in 1902, the La. State Board of Education was created. Read on for more to do this Saturday.

Don’t let the dreary weather keep you inside tonight. There’s Sippin’ in Seersucker at Canal Place, theatre in City Park, CD releases, and more. On this day in 1837, Louisiana Governor P.B.S. Pinchback, the first person of African-American descent to become a U.S. governor, was born. Now, more to do this Friday.

A melting pot of cultures come to mind when one thinks of New Orleans, but Indian is not usually one of them.  This Saturday that could change.  From 10 am to 4 pm, NOMA gets an Indian makeover as the Indian Arts Circle of New Orleans celebrates it’s first ever India Fest.

Today, a free show from Dumpstaphunk, Much Ado About Nothing opens at NOMA’s Sculpture Garden, and more. On this day in 1541, Spanish explorer DeSoto discovered the Mississippi River. Now, more hump day happenings.

The weekend is jam packed with crawfish, music, and beer, from Tulane to Mardi Gras World. Gear up for a Spring Brake Yrself race this evening, plus a free festival in Mid City’s beautiful Fortier Park. On this day in 1877, President Rutherford B. Hayes effectively ended Reconstruction in the state when he withdrew federal troops from Louisiana. Now, more to do this Saturday.