In the wake of the horrific Mother’s Day second line shootings, the community is stepping up against in solidarity against violence with fundraisers and blood drives to benefit the victims of past and future violent acts.  The 19 Fund was established by the Tipintina’s Foundation and other organizations in honor of the 19 victims who were wounded in the shooting. On Thursday night, Tipitina's (501 Napoleon Ave.) hosts a benefit to raise money for the fund.

JazzFest is closing out on Cinco de Mayo, so store up some energy for some Latin Funk after your fest. George Clinton is taking the House of Blues stage with DJ Soul Sister, Dumpstapunk is celebrating their 25th year, and Blue Nile is keeping is funky but better. Click through for what to do after the fairgrounds. 

JazzFest isn't the only major event in the Crescent City this Saturday. Daiquiri defenders are headed to Magazine for today's celebration of go-cup culture, giant puppets are still in the Marigny, and more! On this date in 1970, author T.H. Williams won a Pulitzer Prize for his biography on Huey Long. Now, more to do before it gets too late. Stay with NoDef for complete after hours coverage. 

If you have enough energy after leaving the festival gates, move your muddy feet at one of many post-Jazz Fest shows. Galactic is staying up late Uptown, and Government Mule & The Revivalists are playing the Mahalia Jackson. The temperature is dropping quickly, so pick a venue and get cozy. Click through for complete after dark listings. 

This hump day, head to the Bywater for this year's Chaz Fest. Later on at Tipitina's, My Spilt Milk presents An Evening with Yo La Tengo. Wednesday at the Square is still on with the Meters Experience. Happy Birthday to Tim McGraw, born in Delhi, Louisiana, on May 1, 1967.

Once you leave the Fairgrounds, see Andrew Bird Uptown, Foals at House of Blues, plus some local after-hours Fest music on Frenchmen. On this day in 1997, former Governor Edwards’ house was raided by FBI officials. Now, more ways to close out your last weekend of JazzFest.

If you’re looking for something to do on your way to the Fairgrounds, stop by 12 Mile Limit for a musical brunch. Later on, see Dr. John, or head to the Marigny for some giant puppets. On this day in 1874, the White League formed to intimidate African-Americans from voting and oust Republicans from office. Now, more to do before, after, and during the Fest.

The fun doesn't end once the gates close! Artists are getting a second wind, and they're taking over venues from the Maple Leaf on Oak to the Hi Ho on St. Claude. Click through for more post Fest fun. 

The day has come, and fest goers are counting down the minutes until JazzFest kicks off in the Fairgrounds! After the fest, see giant puppets, Anders Osborne, Dumpstaphunk, Rebirth, and more. Happy Birthday to Tannon “Fish” Williams, born April 26, 1975. Now, more to do this first fest Friday!

This afternoon, bring the kids to an Easter egg hunt in the Garden District. See the last performance of Catch the Wall at Dillard, fais do do at Tipitina’s, plus jam to Scottish Funk at HOB. On March 24, 1877, Reconstruction ended in Louisiana. Now, more to do this Sunday.