Dec. 3
Louisiana Art & Science Museum opens its “Contemporary Old Masters” exhibit this month. The exhibit, running through Feb. 26, will be a collection of paintings from well-known American artists. Admission and hours vary. lasm.org
Louisiana Art & Science Museum opens its “Passages of Time: Drawings by Gerry Wubben” exhibit this month. The artist’s drawings bring portraits and nature studies to life. Admission and hours vary. lasm.org
Dec. 9-10
Join Southern Pottery Equipment and Supplies for its “Amaco Mid-fire and Low-fire Workshop Series.” The workshop includes the use of mid-fire ad low-fire glazes and how to use them. The two-day series is aimed toward hobbyists, teachers and studio artists. It begins Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $35. alligatorclay.com
Dec. 10
The Shanghai Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China are headed to the Manship Theatre for a grand performance of acrobatic and circus techniques. 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 plus fees. manshiptheatre.org
Beginning Dec. 16
LSU Museum of Art opens “Everlasting Calm: The Art of Elliott Daingerfield organized by The Morris Museum of Art, Augusta, Georgia” this month. Daingerfield’s works show the “divine manifest in nature,” according to the museum. Admission and hours vary. lsumoa.org
Beginning Dec. 17
Check out “It’s Academic: A Hands-On Art Experience” starting this month at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. The exhibit includes six interactive displays for guests to create their own artwork. Admission and hours vary. lasm.org
Dec. 1
Head to the Manship Theatre for Cajun Christmas. The concert includes Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys plus Wayne Toups, Pelican 212 and other surprise guests. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 plus fees. manshiptheatre.org
Dec. 2-4
Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra holds Home for the Holidays at the Raising Cane’s River Center this month. Maestro Timothy Muffitt leads the annual concert. Showtimes and ticket prices vary. brso.org
Dec. 3
Listen to George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners plus Captain Green at the Varsity Theatre. Doors open at 8 p.m.; show begins at 9 p.m. Ticket prices vary. varsitytheatre.com
Dec. 9
Varsity Theatre welcomes Rebirth Brass Band with Naughty Professor to bring their big band sound to Baton Rouge. Doors open at 8 p.m.; show begins at 9 p.m. Ticket prices vary. varsitytheatre.com
Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra holds Lamar Holiday Brass this month at the St. Joseph Cathedral. The event is 7:30-9:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. brso.org
Dec. 16
Head to the Varsity Theatre for Eric Lindell’s Holiday Roots Music Show and Ray Boudreaux. Doors open at 8 p.m.; show begins at 9 p.m. Ticket prices vary. varsitytheatre.com
Dec. 19
Opéra Louisiane continues its Lunch with Leanne series this month with Lisette Oropesa. The event is at 11:30 a.m. at the City Club of Baton Rouge. Tickets are $65. operalouisiane.com
