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The whimsical world of Surreal Salon returns to Baton Rouge Gallery this month. Stop by to check out ceramics, photography, mixed media works, paintings, textiles and more inspired by the pop-surrealist and lowbrow art movement. Surreal Salon will feature work from artists around the world and will be celebrated in style at the campy Surreal Salon Soiree on Saturday, Jan. 25. batonrougegallery.org/surreal-salon
Jan. 2
Don’t miss your chance to hit the ice at the Raising Cane’s River Center for the final day of Skating on the River. Lace-up your skates and glide over the rink before it melts away. raisingcanesrivercenter.com
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Jan. 4
Get your craft on by creating a Turkish mosaic pattern for a lamp or candle holder. This class, hosted by Pedalisa Art, will walk you through how to make a traditional Turkish piece that will cast a rainbow of colors. pedalisaart.com
Jan. 17, 18 + 20
The Walls Project will host a weekend of service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. MLK Fest includes giveaways and volunteer opportunities to help revitalize local neighborhoods. thewallsproject.org/mlkfestbr
Jan. 17
The glamor of Hollywood is coming to Baton Rouge courtesy of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s annual MPAC gala. This event will shine a spotlight on local artists and offer live performances, food, beverages and more. Attendees are encouraged to channel classic film stars in their attire. artsbr.org/mpac
Jan. 18+19
Make sure to stretch and tie your running shoes tight for the Louisiana Marathon, where participants will make the 26.2-mile trek through the Capital City. Not feeling a full marathon? This race weekend also features quarter- and half-marathons along with a 5K, kid’s marathon and other festivities. thelouisianamarathon.com
Jan. 18
Join fellow tree huggers in an Arbor Day celebration presented by Baton Rouge Green and the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens. Be an arborist for the day while planting trees, scavenger hunting and learning about native species. Smokey Bear will also be in attendance, along with food trucks. lsu.edu/botanic-gardens/events
Jan. 26
Calling all 2025 brides. The Baton Rouge Bridal Show is popping up at L’Auberge Casino Hotel with a variety of wedding vendors to meet and mingle with, from DJs to photographers. Also, expect door prizes and other giveaways. lbatonrouge.com
Arts Agenda
Jan. 4
Children ages 4 through 11 are invited to an interactive performance by the Kids’ Orchestra at East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s Zachary Branch. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, attendees can sing along to “We Shall Overcome,” learn a traditional Rwandan dance and participate in a drum circle. ebrpl.com
Jan. 8
Watch an age-old fairy tale come to life during the ballet version of Sleeping Beauty at River Center Theatre for Performing Arts. The performance by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will retell the story of Princess Aurora and her sleeping curse. theatre.raisingcanesrivercenter.com
Jan. 14-18
Get ready to party, because Chelsea’s Live is celebrating its third year with a five-show anniversary week. Rock out and celebrate the local music venue’s birthday with performances by bands and acts like Why?, The Sword, James McMurtry, Wednesday and X-Cops. chelseaslive.com
Jan. 15-19
Grab the popcorn and find a seat inside the Manship Theatre to binge movies and shorts during the Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival. The annual festival celebrates the diversity of Jewish culture through filmmaking. Expect to see an Academy Award-winning film along with comedies, true stories and more. brjff.com
Jan. 23
Hear the musical stylings of Baton Rouge Symphony’s maestro Adam Johnson along with trumpeter Paul Merkelo and pianist Elia Cecino in American Rhapsody. Staged at River Center Theatre for Performing Arts, the show will cover works from Duke Ellington, Florence Price and more. brso.org
Jan. 24
Singer Edwin McCain is bringing his soulful rock sound and meaningful lyrics to the stage at L’Auberge Casino Hotel. Known for his chart-topping singles, McCain is sure to perform his classic hits like “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More.” lbatonrouge.com
On the Road
New Orleans
Jan. 6: Phunny Phorty Phellows, phunnyphortyphellows.com
Jan. 10-12: Fan Expo New Orleans, fanexpohq.com/fanexponeworleans
Jan. 14-19: & Juliet, saengernola.com
Acadiana
Jan. 17: Harlem Globetrotters, cajundome.com
Jan. 22-29: Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival, cinemaonthebayou.com
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Jan. 25: The 19th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off, thegumbofoundation.org
This article was originally published in the January 2025 issue of 225 Magazine.