See Little Women starting Friday
Red Magnolia Theatre Company‘s Little Women opens this weekend, March 28-30, at The Studio at Theatre Baton Rouge. Shows continue April 4-6, plus a special April 11 show in partnership with LSU Rural Life Museum.
The all-too-familiar-story gets a new adaptation by Heather Chrisler, as four actors in an attic retell Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. The players will create scenes of love, loss and the ever-glowing warmth of the March family hearth by using found objects.
Little Women opens on Friday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. Other showtimes take place March 29-30, April 4-6 and April 11. Ticket prices are $35 for general admission, $30 for seniors and $25 for students. The Studio is at 7155 Florida Blvd. Find more information here.
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Experience AgMagic this weekend
Head over to the John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum for AgMagic—an interactive, visually stimulating educational journey through Louisiana agriculture—this Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30.
Attendees will get the chance to learn about agriculture and the environment as well as the important role each plays in our daily lives.
AgMagic will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. This event is free and open to the general public. The John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum is at 340 E. Parker Blvd. Find more information here.
Embrace your wild side Saturday
See animals on Saturday, March 29, at Perkins Rowe during Wild Day at the Rowe.
The family-friendly event will be filled with animals from BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, live music, children’s activities, arts and crafts, face painting, games and more. The animals that can be seen at this event include the tenrec, speckled king snake, screech owl, bearded dragon, legless lizard, box turtle and more.
Wild Day at the Rowe is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 10000 Perkins Rowe, Suite 125. This event is free and open to the public. Find more information here.
Listen to the Sounds of Cinema on Saturday
Prick up your ears for the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra’s A Night at the Movies: The Sounds of Cinema at the River Center Theatre for Performing Arts this Saturday, March 29.
Embark on a journey through film history, and experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Listen to songs and scores from movies like The Wizard of Oz, The Godfather, Rocky, Aladdin and Star Wars.
A Night at the Movies: The Sounds of Cinema runs from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary from $24 to $70, including fees. The River Center Theatre is at 300 Saint Louis St. Find more information here.
‘Let’s Go Fly a Kite’ on Sunday
Attend Kite Fest on Sunday, March 30, at BREC’s Hartley/Vey Park at Gardere.
Guests can enjoy kite competitions, games, workshops, local food vendors and more. Proceeds from this event will support the Gardere Initiative community center.
Kite Fest is from noon-4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Hartley/Vey Park is at 1702 Gardere Lane. Find more information here.
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Attend the Taste of Mid City on Sunday
Bring your appetite to The Executive Center on Sunday, March 30, for Taste of Mid City.
The food festival will bring together local restaurants and chefs. The fun, family-focused event benefits Kids’ Orchestra and features samples from your favorite eateries, games, activities for kids, live music and more.
Taste of Mid City is from 1-5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The Executive Center is at 250 S. Foster Drive. Find more information here.