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This week in Baton Rouge: Toddler Thursday, Surreal Salon and more events around town

Get surreal at Baton Rouge Gallery’s annual art exhibit

Surreal Salon is back. Baton Rouge Gallery’s art exhibit Surreal Salon returns for its 15th year from Jan. 3-26.

This exhibit welcomes work from global artists who embrace the pop-surrealism and lowbrow genres. And for the first time since the pandemic, the Surreal Salon Soiree—a night of costumes and art—will also return on Jan. 21.

For hours and info, visit batonrougegallery.org. Baton Rouge Gallery is at 1515 Dalrymple Drive.


Send the kids off to culinary camp Tuesday 

Young Chefs Academy of Baton Rouge is hosting a Winter Culinary Camp on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Winter break can sometimes leave young students bored at home. Sign them up for this fun and educational camp. Children 7 and up are invited to learn how to bake a variety of savory sweets. Who knows, maybe they’ll bring some home for you to try. 

One-day camp is $70. Registration is required. The camp is from 9 a.m. to noon. Young Chefs Academy is at 7970 Jefferson Highway, Suite E.


Learn creative writing on Tuesday 

The River Center Branch Library is hosting its monthly Write Time! on Tuesday, Jan. 2.

Write Time! is hosted on the first Tuesday of each month. It welcomes all writers, from beginners to seasoned from ages 18 and up. It’s hosted by media personality Boo Milton with a Live DJ and refreshments. Writers will create poems and spoken word pieces. 

Write Time! is free, register here. It will be held from 6-7:45 p.m. The River Center Branch Library is at 250 North Blvd.


Make crafts with the kiddos on Thursday 

The LSU Museum of Art at the Shaw Center for the Arts is hosting a Toddler Thursday event on Jan. 5. 

Enjoy a book about polar bears before creating a polar bear hand-print design. It’s the perfect excuse to get out of the house and have some winter fun. This event is designed for kids 5 and under. Caregivers are required to be present. For more info, visit here.  

This polar bear hand-print craft event is from 10-11 a.m. It is $5 per child and free for caregivers. The LSU Museum of Art is at 100 Lafayette St, Fifth Floor.