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 the first performance of NOLA Project’s Catch the Wall, enjoy art after hours on Camp, see the Trio with Johhny V, and more. On this day in 1812, the U.S. approved America’s first war bond of $11 million, used to finance the War of 1812 against Great Britain. Now, more to do this Thursday.    

It’s not the weekend yet, but that’s no reason to stay in tonight. Enjoy a record release party at the Little Gem Saloon, Creole Jazz on Frenchmen, and Zydeco in Mid City. On this day in 1985, former Governor Edwin Edwards was indicted on 51 counts of federal racketeering charges. Now, more to do this Thursday.

Wednesday is here already, and there’s plenty of live music and theatre to help get you through your week. Happy Birthday to jazz trumpeter Leroy Jones, born in New Orleans on February 20, 1958. Now, more hump day happenings.

Today, enjoy art after hours in City Park, bounce on St. Claude, see Flogging Molly at HOB, and more. On this day in 1956, Federal Judge S. Wright ordered the desegregation of New Orleans schools. Now, click through to plan your Friday.

Tonight, catch a Muses shoe from the lovely ladies in the krewe! Later, see Reggae night on Frenchmen, Sports and Leisure on St. Claude, Zydeco in Mid City, and more. On this day in 2010, the Saints won Super Bowl XLIV against the Colts. Now, more Thursday night happenings.  

It’s chilly again, so bundle up and head to the river for the city’s best local talents. Book lovers head to Octavia Street for an author event, and philanthropists check out “Africa for the Future, on the Avenue. On this day in 1988, Grambling graduate Doug Williams was named MVP of the Super Bowl XXII during his time on the Washington Redskins. He was the first black quarterback ever to start in a Super Bowl Championship game. Now, more to do this Thursday.

It’s yucky outside, but New Orleanians never let weather stop them from having a good time. Today, there’s Super Bowl lagniappe for locals, plus live music from Oak Street to St. Claude. On this day in 1835, President Andrew Jackson made history when he became the victim of the first assassination attempt against an American president and survived two bullets. Now, more to do this wet Wednesday.

This Thursday, there's plenty of opportunities to get involved and have some fun. Have a cocktail and support the LA-SPCA, hear from Sandra Fluke at Chickie Wah Wah, or promote local theatre at the CAC. On this day in 1812, the first steamboat to navigate the Mississippi arrived in New Orleans from Pittsburgh.

Whether you’re in the mood for country, Zydeco, jazz, or folk music, the Big Easy has something in store for you tonight. See live music from Frenchmen St., to Lee Circle, to Canal St. in Mid City. On this day in 1991, the Neville Brothers played The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Now, more to do this chilly Thursday.