Paulsen to Bonaparte: “The jig is up!” You won’t find it online, but at the end of this week’s morning missive, WWL-TV’s esteemed senior anchor (Hi Eric!) admitted he, um, actually reads these things:

“So, lots of stuff going on this weekend. You can read about it in Gambit, and if you’d like more information about what’s happening around town or the metro area, you can always check out Gambit — the Web site is Bestofneworleans.com, or pick up a copy of this week’s Gambit at spots all over town.”

That part he says every week. Today, however, he added conspicuously, “Or you can check out Noah’s blog, too, where he’s spreading all sorts of rumors about me.”

It’s no rumor: Paulsen is even taller and more distinguished-looking in person!

MUSIC

Gordon Gano & the Ryan Brothers
10 p.m. Friday, Hi-Ho Lounge
(Gambit pick)

NOIR Fest III feat. Givers, Giant Cloud, Hurray For the Riff Raff and Loren Murrell
10 p.m. Saturday, Blue Nile
(Gambit pick)

FILM

Between the Folds
6 p.m. Saturday, Antenna Gallery
(Gambit preview)

Dance With a Stranger
2 p.m. Sunday, New Orleans-Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center

STAGE

A Raisin in the Sun
8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Anthony Bean Community Theater
(Gambit review)

Roméo et Juliette
8 p.m. Friday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
(Gambit pick)

EVENTS

Elysian Fleas
11 a.m. Saturday, Chartres Street and Elysian Fields Avenue
(Gambit blog)

New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oak Street
(Gambit feature)

ART

“Congo Square Rhythms,” works by Louisiana artists
Closes Friday, Jazz & Heritage Gallery

“The Spirit World,” national juried photography exhibit
Closes Sunday, New Orleans Photo Alliance