Aug. 1
Baton Rouge Irish Film Festival: The Manship Theatre’s four-day event (which began July 29) continues, featuring music, refreshments and the best in Irish films for the festival’s final day. Showtimes and ticket prices vary. bririshfilmfestival.com
Aug. 2
Our Lady of the Lake’s Blood Donor Center provides help to more than 40,000 patients in need each year, making this one-day OLOL Blood Drive an important need. All donors will receive a free T-shirt and lunch. 10 a.m. ololrmc.com
Aug. 13-14
The Baton Rouge Gem and Mineral Show at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center promotes a greater appreciation for gemstones, fossils, minerals and all of Earth’s natural treasures. 10 a.m. Ticket prices vary. brgemandmineral.org
Aug. 14
LSU 2016 Fan Day: LSU Football presents its big celebration for Tiger fans to come out and meet the team. 5 p.m. lsusports.net
Aug. 21
Jill Scott: Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, New York Times-bestselling poet and critically acclaimed actress Jill Scott performs at the River Center. 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. brrivercenter.com
Aug. 27
Fall Fashion Fest: The Baton Rouge Fashion Council’s outdoor fashion show, Fall Fashion Fest at Tin Roof Brewing Company, serves as a preview of the season’s tailgating trends with apparel from more than 30 local businesses, food, beer, music, games and more. 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. batonrougefashioncouncil.com
Aug. 27
Bal en Blanc is an all-white-attire-only party featuring an open bar, food, a silent auction, live music, aerialist performances and more entertainment to benefit the American Cancer Society. 6 p.m. General admission is $50 plus fees.
Aug. 27
The Relay for Life of West Baton Rouge hosts the Star Wars Gleaux Run 5K to benefit the American Cancer Society. 7:30 p.m. Registration is $25. active.com/baton-rouge-la
Aug. 28
Support Child Advocacy Services and enjoy food, drinks, a surprise celebrity host, a silent auction and live music at the Sundresses and Shrimp Boots event. 2 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person. childadv.net
NEW ORLEANS
Aug. 5-7
Created in tribute to one of the city’s most famous native sons, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, the Satchmo SummerFest continues its hugely successful run as an annual three-day celebration. Event times vary. Tickets are $5 per day and free for children 12 and younger. fqfi.org/satchmo
Aug. 13
Join hundreds of men and women clad in red dresses and enjoy food, beer and live music at the Red Dress Run, which doubles as a fundraiser for more than 100 local charities. Run typically begins at 12:30 p.m. Registration prices vary. nolareddress.com
Aug. 31 – Sept. 5
New Orleans draws people from all over the world to join in the 45th annual Southern Decadence event, a celebration of LGBT culture featuring parades, parties and contests. Event times and ticket prices vary. southerndecadence.net
LAFAYETTE
Now through Sept. 10
The Acadiana Center for the Arts presents
“Ed Pramuk: Some Darkness, Some Light,” an exhibit chronicling the powerhouse painter. acadianacenterforthearts.org
Aug. 21
R&B superstar Babyface takes center stage at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. heymanncenter.com
Aug. 27
The Cajundome welcomes the 2016 Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics Celebration fundraising event commemorating all things Ragin’ Cajuns with food, drinks, music and a silent auction. 6 p.m. Tickets are $145 plus fees. cajundome.com
