Thursday evening means it’s time for Jazz in the Park. Shamar Allen and the Underdawgs perform tonight, along with Colin Lake and the Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School Marching Band. For live music and air conditioning, drop in on singer-songwriter Edward David Anderson at Ogden After Hours. Plus, a special screening of short films shot exclusively on Super 8. Get all the details after the jump.

TONITE'S the nite for music and youth, thanks to the New Orleans Bayou Steppers Social Aid and Pleasure Club, the Youth Music Clinic, and Sound Café. Ms. Margie Perez and Youth Music Clinic leader Shamarr Allen (with his Underdawgs) are getting down on 2700 Chartres with some (free) Holiday celebratin’ full of food, drink, and tunes.