Where to play around Baton Rouge this month
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For the fans Celebrate the diversity of comic book fandoms at the 6th annual Mid City Micro-Con at East Baton Rouge Parish’s Main Library at Goodwood. This event allows fans to connect with comic book creators and talk about their favorite fantasy characters, in addition to activities like drawing workshops and a cosplay contest. ebrpl.com
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So Cinematic
Grab the popcorn and come to Celtic Studios for the Baton Rouge Irish Film Festival. The Baton Rouge Irish Club hand-picks the films for screenings. There’s even a night dedicated to short films, where the audience can cast their votes for their favorite. batonrougeirishfilmfestival.com
12+13
Rock out!
Check out glimmering stones at this year’s Baton Rouge Gem & Mineral Show. Head over to the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center to see and shop for minerals, gems, fossils and jewelry from Louisiana and Texas vendors. Kids can also get in on the fun with games and children’s activities. brgemandmineral.org
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BREC will honor National Senior Citizen Day by hosting a special event at Liberty Lagoon. There will be private swim time for the elderly to cool off and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the pool. libertylagoon.com
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Get ready for fall game days with Sweet Baton Rouge’s Ultimate Tailgate event at Perkins Rowe. Shop products from local vendors and participate in a friendly cornhole competition. This year’s event will also include its first Jambalaya Cookoff, featuring the tasty works of individuals in the community. Attendees can purchase a ticket to try all the dishes and vote on their fave. sweetbatonrouge.com
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A culinary celebration
Bring your appetite to L’Auberge Casino & Hotel for Fete Rouge. Hosted by Baton Rouge Epicurean Society, this food-centered event will feature nearly 200 wines for tasting and dish samplings from local restaurants. Oenophiles will even have the opportunity to purchase their favorite wines at the end of the night. bresbr.org
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Learn something new at the LSU Science Café. The monthly event allows faculty members to share research and findings off campus at Varsity Theatre. This month’s discussion will be led by coastal scientist Kevin Xu, who will present on the battle to preserve Louisiana’s vanishing coastal wetlands. lsu.edu/research/events/science_cafe
All month
Gather up your little ones and head to West Baton Rouge Parish Library for a weekly Summer Storytime. Each Tuesday in August, the library hosts a 25-minute book reading, along with rhymes and songs to keep the kiddos entertained. wbrpl.com
ON THE ROAD
New Orleans
Aug. 5 + 6: Satchmo Summerfest, satchmosummerfest.org
Aug. 10-13: NOLA Pickleball Fest, nolapicklefest.com
Aug. 12: Red Dress Run, neworleanshash.com/reddressrun
Acadiana
Aug. 16-20: Delcambre Shrimp Festival, shrimpfestival.net
Aug. 26: Nomad Music Festival, nomadmusicfest.com
Aug. 13: Acadian Culture Day in Vermilionville, bayouvermiliondistrict.org
ARTS BEST BETS
Aug. 3 to oct. 22
LSU Museum of Art unveils a new exhibit “The Shaping of Us: Queerness in Ceramics.” This collection features pottery pieces that aim to start an important dialogue and raise awareness of the societal issues those in the LGBTQ+ community face. lsumoa.org
Aug. 5
Former late-night talk show host Craig Ferguson is bringing his comedy act to L’Auberge Casino & Hotel. The Scottish-American comedian and actor has performed his standup in sold-out theaters across the country. lbatonrouge.com
Aug. 11
Oh, what a night! Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra will perform a fusion of the work of composer Antonio Lucio Vivaldi and pop group Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in The Four Seasons: A Concert With Candles. The intimate night is the latest in BRSO’s recurring candlelight concert series, held in the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center. brso.org
Aug. 11-13 + 17-20
Go into the rabbit hole with Theatre Baton Rouge’s Young Actors Program for a production of Alice in Wonderland. This whimsical play is adapted from the classic novel by Lewis Carroll. Follow along as Alice tries her best to get home from the weird world of Wonderland with the help of the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat. theatrebr.org
MUSIC BEST BETS
Aug. 6
Popular punk rock band Black Flag will make a stop at Chelsea’s Live during its tour. Rock out, headbang and sing along to the California band’s hits like “Rise Above” and “My War.” chelseaslive.com
Aug. 16
Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder is set to rock the stage at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel. Felder will shred on the guitar, playing his top solo numbers. Don’t miss a chance to see a rock music legend here in Baton Rouge. lbatonrouge.com
Aug. 19
Wayne Toups returns to his home state for a show at The Texas Club. This Cajun and Zydeco singer will have the crowd singing along to fan favorites and some covers. thetexasclub.com
Aug. 26
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Country meets rock when Koe Wetzel takes the stage at Raising Cane’s River Center. The Road to Hellpaso Tour will make a stop in Baton Rouge, with Wetzel performing all his hit songs like “Something to Talk About” and “Good Die Young.” raisingcanesrivercenter.com
This article was originally published in the August 2023 issue of 225 magazine.
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