Where to play around Baton Rouge this month
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Throw me something
Baton Rouge krewes are getting back to business after not being able to roll last Carnival season. Turn to page 72 in 225‘s February issue for the full calendar of parades.
Reflecting during MLK Holiday
Last month, the nation celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. And in Baton Rouge, the holiday is now stretching into February. After COVID-19 delayed some January events, the Mayor’s Office and partner organizations will host a lineup of activities this month to celebrate Black History Month, including a prayer breakfast; the MLK Festival; and community service opportunities in conjunction with the Krewe of Oshun parade in north Baton Rouge. Find the schedule at mlkholidaybr.com.
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Happy anniversary, ‘Rent’
How do you measure 25 years? The musical Rent is celebrating with a 25th-anniversary farewell tour titled “Final Season of Love.” You can admire this musical’s long run by catching the show at the Raising Cane’s River Center. Whether you’ve seen the musical before or want to watch it for the first time, don’t miss out on the last opportunity to catch the theater classic. raisingcanes-rivercenter.com
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Fest day, best day
Get your fest on with the ninth annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival in downtown Baton Rouge. Get the whole family together and celebrate Mardi Gras early with a festival full of entertainment and good times. Find the event on Facebook
ALSO THIS MONTH
Feb. 5
Try something new at the 20th annual Wild Game Cookout in Erwinville. Feast on some alligator, rabbit or rattlesnake grilled and fried by teams from all over Baton Rouge. This cookout benefits the Dream Day Foundation, which supports St. Jude patients and families. dreamdayfoundation.org/event/20th-annual-wild-game-cookout
Feb. 12
Get your loved one something special for Valentine’s Day at MidCity Makers Market. Don’t settle for last-minute grocery store flowers and chocolate. Instead, dazzle your sweetheart with homemade gifts from local makers and creators. midcitymakersmarket.com
Feb. 12
Shed those king cake calories during the Mardi Gras Mambo Run. Dress in your Carnival best and head out to downtown Baton Rouge to start a fun race that will take you throughout the city. Participate in any of the three races: a 1-mile fun run, a 10K or a 15K. runmambo.com
Feb. 17
Enjoy cocktails and refreshments as you gaze upon exhibitions at Third Thursday After Hours at the Capitol Park Museum. During the day, you can bring the whole family to enjoy the museum during operating hours without paying the admission fee. louisianastatemuseum.org
Feb. 26
Let the good times roll at the Mardi Gras-themed Local Pop Up Market. Get ready for Carnival season with themed gifts and accessories from local makers. Shop a variety of booths to make sure you’re prepared for Fat Tuesday. localpopup.shop
On the Road
New Orleans
All month: Mardi Gras parades, mardigrasneworleans.com
Feb. 4-6: Tet Fest: Vietnamese New Year, neworleans.com/event/tet-fest
Feb. 5 + 6: Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, runrocknroll.com/new-orleans
Lafayette
Feb. 5: Bayou Mardi Gras Parade, lafayettetravel.com
Feb. 28: Lundi Gras Bar-A-Thon, latrail.org/lundi-gras-bar-a-thon
ARTS BEST BETS
All month
Head over to BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center to see work from the third annual Swamp Art Spectacular. Artists created works of different mediums to depict the theme “Impressions of Louisiana Nature.” There will be a special Meet the Artists Reception on Feb. 27. brec.org
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Celebrate Black History Month with a free special art show at the Elizabethan Gallery. The Annual Black History Month Art Show will feature work from African American artists curated by longtime Baton Rouge artist and art teacher Keith “Cartoonman” Douglas. There will be a closing reception on Feb. 24. elizabethangallery.com
Feb. 3-6
Gather up the whole family to enjoy a production of Seussical the Musical at Theatre Baton Rouge. Travel through the whimsical world of author Dr. Suess with famous characters like the Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant. theatrebr.org
Feb. 6
Theaterworks USA is joining forces with Manship Theatre to bring a special production of Dogman the Musical. This hilarious family-friendly production follows the characters from the book series written by Dav Pilkey. manshiptheatre.org
Feb. 8 + 9
Join the LSU Museum of Art as it welcomes artist Jessica Brandl for two days of ceramics demos. These live art demos will be held in The Boneyard. lsumoa.org
Feb. 20
Immerse yourself in one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays during Aquila Theatre’s production of Macbeth at Manship Theatre. The Aquila Theatre’s cast of professional British actors will bring this classic tale to life. manshiptheatre.org
MUSIC BEST BETS
Feb. 5
Get into the spirit of true New Orleans music just in time for Carnival season with the Rebirth Brass Band at Chelsea’s Live. Formed in 1983, this Grammy Award-winning group has played the streets of New Orleans along with festivals and shows around the world. rebirthbrassband.com
Feb. 11
Enjoy an intimate show with country singer Travis Tritt. His solo acoustic tour “An Evening with Travis Tritt” will play at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel. Get up close and personal with Tritt as he tells stories about his songs and inspirations. lbatonrouge.com
Feb. 12
Listen to some country music as singer Dylan Scott graces the stage at the Texas Club. The CMT Music Award winner will play his hit songs like “My Girl” and “Hooked.” thetexasclub.com
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Feb. 26
Come out to La Divina Italian Cafe for an evening of singer-songwriter music from Alma Russ. The North Carolina singer plays country and folk music accompanied by her fiddle, banjo and guitar playing. Russ was a contestant on Season 16 of American Idol. ladivinaitaliancafe.com
Feb. 26
Reminisce with music from the Louisiana tribute act The Chee-Weez at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel. This five-piece band uses special stage lights, lasers and pyro to bring an unforgettable show. lbatonrouge.com
This article was originally published in the February 2022 issue of 225 magazine. Events are as of press time in mid-January. Please check with the organizations for the most up-to-date info.