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. 

Friday night saw a full house opening of Clybourne Park produced by the Cripple Creek Theatre Company at the Shadowbox Theatre.  

Today, see the Dalai Lama live streamed on O.C. Haley. Bayou Boogaloo kicks off a zero-trash bash, the LPO performs Mahler’s Symphony No. 3, and more. On May 17, 1954, Louisiana was forced by Brown v. Board to desegregate all of the schools. Now, more to do this Friday. 

With the Saenger’s marquee slated to glow again this fall and the smaller venue, The Shadowbox on St. Claude, turning three years old, spring is in the air for New Orleans theatre, too. The latter theatre invites the community to celebrate its anniversary with a variety show fundraiser and after party this Friday, April 5 at 8pm at the theatre under the Marquer Drugs sign at 2400 St. Claude Ave.

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.

Tonight, Buku kicks off at Mardi Gras World, the folks from HBO's Treme are having a set sale, and more. On this day in 1836, the modern French Quarter got it’s name, “The Vieux Carre,” after New Orleans was split into three separate cities. Now, more to do this Friday.

The big game is here! Whether you’re a football fan or not, there’s live music, theatre, art, and more to entertain you. See live NOLA artists on the riverfront, catch the last night of a play at the Shadowbox, or head to Amps for Mannie Fresh. On this day in 1820, slavery was officially prohibited in the western territory of the Louisiana Purchase. Now, more on NOLA Super Sunday.

Once you finish reflecting on The Insanity of Mary Girard, stick around at the Shadowbox (2400 St. Claude) for the Team Slam New Orleans Grand Slam finals. Eight spoken word poets are coming up to compete for a chance at the Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Boston, Mass. Tickets are only $5, and you might end up judging the winners!

Whether it’s colossal Krewe or a kid-sized parade you’re after, Saturday night has something in store for you. There’s also live music and theatre from St. Claude to Oak Street. On this day in 1861, Louisiana’s Secession Convention voted to secede from the Union to become the Republic of Louisiana. Now, more Carnival craziness in the Crescent City.

Last weekend, the Shadowbox Theatre opened Lanie Robertson’s The Insanity of Mary Girard, a chilling piece of powerlessness and despair.