Mark Normand, who performed my favorite stand-up set of Hell Yes Fest 2013, returns to New Orleans for a stand-up show at the Howlin’ Wolf Den, George Clinton reprises his New Year’s Masquerade Ball, and the Krewe of JULU raises funds for the brass band to lead their Mardi Gras walk. Find more things to do in New Orleans.

Friday, Dec. 27, 8 p.m.

Mark Normand

Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St.

Tickets: $10.

Further reading:

• Mark Normand email
  QA with Dave Walker

• Village Voice names Mark Normand Best Comedian 2013

• Mark Normand bio
  

Saturday, Dec. 28, 10 p.m.

George Clinton Parliament Funkadelic

Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave.

Tickets: $35 at the door ($31 advance) general admission. VIP, $60.

Further reading:

• Funk legend George Clinton discusses his new hair, his return to Tipitina’s and the diaper (2012 interview).

• George Clinton biography

Sunday, Dec. 29, 10 p.m.

Krewe of JULU Fundraiser

d.b.a., 618 Frenchmen St.

Admission: $10.

Further reading:

• GoNOLA: Galactic’s Underground Guide to Mardi Gras

• Krewe of JULU’s facebook page

• Gypsyphonic Disko remix featuring Big Freedia and the Soul Rebels, “Get Lucky”

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Cate Root updates the calendar and writes about things to do in New Orleans. Follow her on Twitter @cateroot.