Get to the Jambalaya Jam tonight

Local chefs will be competing for the title of best jambalaya during Capital Area United Way’s annual Jambalaya Jam tonight. The event takes place at North Boulevard’s Town Square 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Among the festivities is the kid-friendly Knock Knock Museum’s Imagination Playground. Variety band MoJeaux will bring the musical jams, and the event also features an appearance from honorary Jambalaya Jam queen/LSU gymnastics coach D-D Breaux. At this year’s event, 49 teams will go head-to-head, prepping their recipes and serving up their takes on the classic Cajun dish. Tickets start at $7 for a to-go plate, and $10 gets you a jam sampler. Click here for more information and to buy tickets. —Matthew Sigur