×

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: Ice skating; BROC, Rock & Wine; and more events

Design a wine glass Friday

Paint your own custom wine glass this Friday, July 28. Create Studios in Mid City is hosting a painted wine glasses night from 6-8 p.m.

The $37 ticket comes with two wine glasses and the paints needed for your masterpiece. Create Studios encourages you to wing it or use one of their design options.

Let your creativity flow and give yourself something new to drink out of on a long day. Create Studios is at 546 Bienville St.


Ice skate by the river all week long

Go skating on a hot summer’s day. Starting this Saturday, July 29, through Aug. 6, the Raising Cane’s River Center opens its skating rink to the public.

The huge arena is turning into an ice rink ahead of the winter season. Tickets are $20 a person for a 75-minute session. Skate rental is also included in the price, but socks are not provided.

Session times vary; check the schedule here. Get the chance to skate now at 275 South River Road—or you’ll have to wait until winter.


Get puzzled at the puzzle swap Saturday

Have a lot of old puzzles sitting at home? Bring some down to the Main Library at Goodwood this Saturday, July 29.

The Puzzle Exchange is a free event that runs from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., where you can swap your puzzle for a different one. The library has a stash of puzzles they want to trade with you, if yours still has all of its pieces.

No registration is required for this event at 7711 Goodwood Blvd.


Shop local makers Saturday

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.

The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1509 Government St. Find info on Facebook and at localpopup.shop.


Drink and eat Saturday night inside Tiger Stadium

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.

The event is from 6-10 p.m. Find info and tickets at brortho.com.


Listen to Johnny Hayes on Sunday

Listen to a variety of music all from one man this Sunday, July 29. Red Stick Social is featuring Johnny Hayes at noon.

A finalist from The Voice, Hayes is a singer and songwriter who is touring the South this summer playing a mix of genres of music. His music is on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

Listen to the music that made Hayes a TV star at 1503 Government St.