April 2-28
Head to Baton Rouge Gallery for its annual Real-Life Experience Juried High School Exhibition, showcasing original art by East Baton Rouge Parish’s high school students. batonrougegallery.org
April 7-8
Watch the classic fairytale Rapunzel come to life through dance at the River Center Performing Arts Theatre. Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre will perform its newest original production, Rapunzel: A Storybook Ballet, Friday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, April 8, at 2 p.m. batonrougeballet.org
April 7-July 9
LSU Museum of Art’s new exhibit, “Contemporary Masters,” features works on paper from the Art Museum of South Texas. Guests can see pieces by Texas-based artists ranging in styles from minimalism to realism, pop to op, narrative to symbolism. lsumoa.org
April 8
Listen to young local poets perform original work as they compete in the All City Teen Poetry Slam Festival Grand Slam Finals at the Manship Theatre. Competitors range from 13 to 19 years old. 6-9 p.m. forwardarts.org
April 21-May 7
Theatre Baton Rouge presents The Foreigner, a tale of a man who pretends he doesn’t speak English—and all the things people are willing to say in front of him because they think he doesn’t understand. Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and tickets cost $20 to $25. theatrebr.org
April 26-30
New Venture Theatre performs Brownsville Song (B-Side for Tray), the story of a teenage African-American boy named Tray and his family, who are seeking hope following Tray’s untimely death. Wednesday through Sunday, 7:30 p.m., at LSU Studio Theatre. Tickets $22 to $27. newventuretheatre.org
April 27
Be part of the experience at Broadway’s Next Hit Musical: A Night of Improvised Musical Theatre at the Manship Theatre. This witty musical is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. manshiptheatre.org
April 7
Don’t miss Austin-based post-rock band Explosions in the Sky performing at Varsity Theatre at 9 p.m. Tickets are $22.50. varsitytheatre.com
April 14
Bust a move with energetic New Orleans-based band Tank and The Bangas at the Spanish Moon. Baton Rouge-based soul and jazz band Alabaster Stag will also take the stage. 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. thespanishmoon.com
See the Queen of Bounce in concert when Big Freedia performs at the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel. 8-9:30 p.m. General admission is $10. VIP is $20. bellebatonrouge.com
April 21-23
Head downtown for the Third Street Songwriter’s Festival, where participating venues will host songwriter rounds, an industry panel, workshops and more. See the full schedule at thirdstreetsongwritersfestival.com.
April 26
The River City Jazz Masters Series presents Grammy Award-winning music artists The Robert Glasper Experiment, performing at the Manship Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. manshiptheatre.org
April 28
Head to the Spanish Moon for live music, art and drinks at the monthly event, The Bando. Grab a drink while enjoying performances by local music artists, DJs and live painters. thespanishmoon.com
April 29
Listen to Chicago-based indie-rock band Whitney live at the Spanish Moon. Tickets are $15. thespanishmoon.com
Red Dragon Productions presents singer, songwriter and guitarist Richard Thompson with special guest Michael Doucet at 7:30 p.m. at the Manship Theatre. Ticket prices vary. manshiptheatre.org
