3) The Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Week begins Sunday, August 7 with "Manchild in the City," a fine art exhibition featuring the photographs of youth participants from 0-17 years old. Other Hall of Fame Week events include a documentary preview of Hail to the Queens, Honors Breakfast, Crystal Feather Honorees Awards, and a conversation with Elder Running Deer Nelson of the White Eagles. Get all the details, including dates, times, and locations, from WWOZ's Takin' It To The Streets, your source for Mardi Gras Indian events.
4) This week's new music spotlight hit Ameal Cameron, a young Baton Rouge musician with a distinctive R&B sound. Cameron blends elements of rock, jazz, pop, and blues into his latest EP, Mended Melody.
5) National Underwear Day is Friday, August 5 and of course New Orleans is celebrating with a parade. Get out your best skivvies and meet up at Castillo Blanco Art Studios (4321 St. Claude) for the 6p start time. Marigny and Bywater residents, a mass of nearly-naked humanity is heading your way tonight.