Today, the dirtiest rapper around comes to Siberia, the Boat Show and NOLA Comedy Arts Festival continue and art openings dot Uptown and downtown. On this day in Louisiana history, Louis Belcourt, Chevalier de Kerlerec arrived to assume the governorship of the Louisiana territory (1753), and Kermit Ruffins Jazz and Blues Hall opened, only to close later in the same year (2001). In the words of Glengarry Glen Ross, make sure you're always closing today with these:

3:00 PM The Boat Show - Whether you're hunting gators or fishing for sport, boats are an essential vehicle in the Sportsman's Paradise. This weekend, the newest models assume the spotlight on the Superdome floor. $8 to get in. (Superdome)

5:00 PM Artfully Aware - This week's Where Y'Art, the Great Hall of NOMA becomes a community space, with artwork and creative writing from across the metro area. The evening begins with a performance by the Mardi Gras Indian tribe, the Guardians of the Flame. Michael Watson, the musical director of Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse, will play with a four-piece band, and the New Orleans Dance Collective will perform adance piece based on unity. (NOMA)

6:00 PM Photography Show - An up-and-coming arts venue in the Bywater debuts its first exhibition, featuring five local photographers. (1239 Congress)

6:00 PM Steady Creep - Artist Hannah Chalew brings her blightscapes to Julia Street. Exhibit runs through March 10. (Jonathan Ferrara Gallery)

7:30 PM: New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival - Three nights of comedy on Freret closes out tonight with headliner Brody Stevens and many more. More details here. (La Nuit Comedy Theatre)

10:00 PM Blowfly - DJ Soul Sister presents a performance from the original Dirty Rapper, featuring a backing band of Tom Bowker, Bill Davis (Dash Rip Rock), Pete "Wet Dog" Gordon (Mojo Nixon & The Toad Liquors), and Brian "Bruiser" Broussard (formerly of Supagroup). Super Nice Bros. open. (Siberia)