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It's Carnival Time!
Mardi Gras season is back and once again downtown has all the parades! Check out the parades rolling through downtown this year at our website...


Weekend Events!
What's happening Downtown this weekend?
Check out our Weekend Events list to keep tabs on what's hot downtown each week! For more info, visit our site at the link below!

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http://downtownbatonrouge.org/


Krewe of Artemis
Baton Rouge's first and only all-female parading Mardi Gras Krewe was founded in 2001 with the mission of focusing on a family style Mardi Gras event. The Krewe of Artemis rolls to the street starting at the corner of St. Philip Street & Government Street. View the route...
Friday, February 10, 7PM



Krewe Mystique de la Capitale
Krewe Mystique de la Capitale held its first parade in 1977 and has continued with its annual Mardi Gras Parades to this date. The parade consists of approximately 25 to 30 floats representing their krewe along with many local businesses and charitable organizations. With the addition of several bands and many other marching groups, this parade is a wonderful experience for the people who come to take part. It is considered a very family friendly parade, enjoyable for all ages. The parade begins and ends at the corner of Government Street & St. Philip Street. View the route...
Saturday, February 11, 2PM



Krewe of Orion
This family-oriented parade begins and ends at the corner of Government Street and St. Philip Street. Parade goers will be treated to a line of exciting, colorful traditional lighted and tractor-pulled floats. Following the parade theme, "Celebrating 200 Years of Louisiana History", each float will be decorated to depict a historical landmark or event of Louisiana's storied 200 year history. Masked and costumed riders will throw plenty of Orion parade theme medallions, footballs, cups, plush animals, swords and doubloons, lighted throws, and beads. Marching bands as well as riding and marching units will be among the great sights and sounds at this wonderful parade. View the route...
Saturday, February 11, 6:30PM



Chanson d' Amour Performance
Celebrate Valentine's Day with passion and style, as two real life couples share their love for music and each other in this evening of opera duets, quartets, and popular American love songs. The concert will feature Yvonne Douthat Hartinger, mezzo soprano, and her husband Virgil Hartinger, tenor alongside New York couple soprano Jessica Cates and baritone Michael Krzankowski.

Old State Capitol
Tuesday, February 14, 7:30PM



Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
With innovative music, resounding cante hondo and exotic movements, here is one of the nation's premier Flamenco and Spanish dance companies. Flamenco Vivo upholds the purity and traditions of dance form while pushing its boundaries in new directions.

Manship Theatre
Tuesday, February 7, 7:30PM



Friday Night Live Music Series
Zolia's new Friday night Live Music Series will be featuring "Better than Nobody", an un-plugged acoustical show with a great mix of favorites from the 90's. Band members Jeff Koonce, John Braswell, Brian Dubtruil and Kirk Fisher know how to put on a great performance. Come experience Zolia's Wine Bar with specialty cocktails and Italian Style Tapas dishes.

Zolia Bistro
Friday, February 10, 5:30PM - 8:30PM



SENSE February Social
Come loosen the tie with fellow Baton Rouge area entrepreneurs and professionals to grab a drink and discuss business ideas and opportunities.

The Roux House
Thursday, February 9, 8PM - 10PM



Sweetheart Market
Pick up unique locally made gifts for your sweetheart this week at Main Street Market and Red Stick Farmers Market. Fresh cut flowers, potted plants, chocolate covered local pecans, as well as freshly baked breads, croissants, cookies and tarts can be found in abundance at the Market this Saturday. Shoppers will also find handmade bath gifts, jewelry, vintage linens and other gift items inside Main Street Market this Saturday. Learn how to make your own Valentine's dinner during this Saturday's Fresh from the Market cooking demonstration by Chef Nathan Gresham of Beausoleil Restaurant & Bar. The cookind demonstration begins t 10AM inside the North Street seating area of Main Street Market. Then head outside for farm fresh veggies and live zydeco music by Mel Chavis. The Red Stick Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 8AM-12PM on the corner of Fifth and Main Streets.



Karmady Yoga Opening Day
Karmady Yoga is opening downtown with a goal of providing friendly, personal attention to its clients. Located in Beauregard Town, they will strive to help you stay balanced, active and healthy. On their opening day, they will be offering a fun and flirty belly dance workshop for Valentine's Day that is sure to be a great workout.

533 Spain St.
Saturday, February 11, 1PM - 4PM



FHL Heritage Lecture
Foundation for Historical Louisiana's lecture series continues with Peter J. Breaux, Ph.D., professor in the Southern University Department of History. Breaux will lecture on "Louisiana's First Crusade for Civil Rights." The talk will highlight the historical aspects of civil rights in a crucial period of the 19th Century in Louisiana.

Old Governor's Mansion
Thursday, February 9, 6PM



Second Saturdays
I can name that artwork in three clues. Based on the old favorite "Name that Tune". Visitors see who can recognize an artwork with the fewest number of clues. Be careful not to overestimate your powers of deduction - the consequences could lead to serious laughter. Bring a "Take-and-Make" home to create your own artwork inspired by your museum visit. Children must be accompanied by an adult; "Take-and-Make" supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free Admission!

LSU Museum of Art
Saturday, February 11, 10AM - 2PM







For a full listing of upcoming events, visit our website.


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