Where to play around Baton Rouge this month
July 1 + 2
Jurassic Quest stomps its way into the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center with life-sized animatronic Tyrannosaurus rexes and more that will have visitors believing they’ve gone back to prehistoric days. At the roaring event, young ones can pet baby dinos, dig up fossils of the past and even train raptors. jurassicquest.com
July 4
From bursting fireworks shows to dazzling parades, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July across Baton Rouge. Flip to page 15 to check out our roundup of local Independence Day celebrations.
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July 7
Gather up the kiddos and head to Tin Roof for its monthly Family Night. Sip a few brews as the little ones enjoy jump houses, face painting and more. tinroofbeer.com
July 15
Start your engines and zoom over to the Raising Cane’s River Center for the Bayou Motor Fest. Enjoy a cool day of checking out hot rides at this indoor car show featuring trucks, motorcycles, classic cars, exotics and more. raisingcanesrivercenter.com
July 16
Grab your lawn chairs and head to Beauvoir Park for Picnic in the Park, hosted by local artist GTFCREEP LLC. The free event features games, live music, drinks and vegan food. gtfcreep.com
July 15 + 16
Practice your best golf clap while cheering on golfers competing in BREC’s Baton Rouge Open. Who needs the PGA when you can see all the swings, chips and putts of the players locally at the picturesque Santa Maria Golf Course? golf.brec.org
July 29
Enjoy an evening of live entertainment and food and drinks at this year’s BROC, Rock & Wine under the lights of Tiger Stadium. The event benefits local nonprofit the BROC Foundation, which provides onsite care to schools and athletic programs. brortho.com
July 29
Support Baton Rouge artists and makers at the monthly Local Pop Up market. Stroll through Electric Depot and shop locally made goods like on-trend freeze-dried candy, art, jewelry and more while meeting the creative minds participating in the market. localpopup.shop
MORE EVENTS
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ARTS BEST BETS
July 2
Stand-up comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is coming to Baton Rouge with a night of hilarious stories. Known for his TV comedy specials and sold-out stand-up shows, Iglesias uses his years of experience to crack jokes about everyday tasks like texting or his own Latin American culture. lbatonrouge.com
July 7 + 8
See the work of local artists at the two-night Presence Fest at the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. This ticketed event will feature musical and spoken word performances, art exhibits, mocktails and more. presencefest.com
July 14
Baton Rouge Symphony hosts another intimate night of music with Hip Hop Classics: A Candlelight Concert. At this unique concert experience, a solo pianist will play iconic tunes from hip-hop artists like Dr. Dre, Rihanna, Notorious B.I.G. and more. brso.org
July 15
Give Theatre Baton Rouge some love as it celebrates another successful season at its annual fundraising event. The 77th Season Gala: A Celebration of the Jukebox Musical will take place at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum and feature food, silent auctions, performances and more. theatrebr.org
MUSIC BEST BETS
July 13
Atlanta hip-hop group Arrested Development is bringing its hits to the Manship Theatre stage. Sing along to the Grammy-winning group as they play songs both old and new, like “People Everyday” and “Yes Always.” manshiptheatre.org
July 14
Take a “Slow Ride” to the Raising Cane’s River Center to see the rock legends of Foghat. With over 50 years under its belt, watch as the seasoned band rocks out to all the classics during its Road Fever Tour. raisingcanesrivercenter.com
July 22
Dress in your Western best for Fancy: Queens of Country Party at Chelsea’s Live. Celebrate and sing along to all the leading ladies of country music like Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and more. It’s sure to be a boot-scootin’ good time. chelseaslive.com
July 29
Rock ‘n’ roll tribute royalty Killer Queen is bringing back the glamor of the ’70s and ’80s at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel. Watch as the performers mimic the iconic members of the band Queen by singing all the hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Somebody to Love” and more. lbatonrouge.com
ON THE ROAD
New Orleans
July 4: 4th Fest in Crescent Park, frenchmarket.org
July 14: Running of the Bulls, nolabulls.com
July 22: Jackson Browne, saengernola.com
Lafayette
July 15: Concert for a Cure at Evangeline Downs Hotel in Opelousas, funraisers.info/concert-and-raffle-2023
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July 29: Opelousas Makers Market, javasquare.cafe/downtown-market
July 8: Chase Tyler Band at Rock ‘n’ Bowl, rocknbowl.com/lafayette
This article was originally published in the July 2023 issue of 225 magazine.