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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!

http://downtownbatonrouge.org/

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Bates and Thigpen
Baton Rouge's most complete men's store is offering a wide array of fedoras for these hot summer days. This fourth generation establishment has been styling the men of Baton Rouge since 1924. Head to their Downtown location and get an early start on your Father's Day shopping.

335 Third Street



The Jewel of the State Gala
The Old State Capitol's Jewel of the State Gala first prize raffle drawing will be an 18-carat white gold, pave diamond necklace. Second prize is an exclusive "Jewel of the State" sterling silver cuff. Both items are courtesy of Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry. This year's gala's entertainment will be Ned Fasullo. You may purchase your gala tickets at the ticket link below or call 225-219-6118

Old State Capitol
Thursday, May 17, 7PM



LAF presents: One More Time Band
Live After Five in Downtown Baton Rouge is the capital city's premier FREE live music event, hosted by the Downtown Business Association. From its inception in June of 1995, "ONE MORE TIME" has had a goal...to make good music, put on a good show, and make sure everyone has a good time! Featuring brass, keyboards, and powerful vocals, this 9-piece band plays rhythm & blues, soul, and classic rock & roll from the '60's and '70's with a style all its own.

Galvez Plaza in North Boulevard Town Square
Friday, May 18, 5PM



2nd Annual Walk With Me
Easter Seals Walk With Me is a national fundraising event that spreads hope and raises funds to support families living with disabilities! Individual walkers and teams join hundreds of other passionate people in their communities for a day full of entertainment, fun and, of course, the signature walk!

North Boulevard Town Square
Saturday, May 19, 9AM



Memorial Walk / Candlelight Vigil
The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, coordinated by the Global Network of People living with HIV is one of the world's oldest and largest grassroots mobilization campaigns for HIV awareness in the world. Started in 1983, the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial takes place every third Sunday in May and is led by a coalition of some 1,200 community organizations in 115 countries.

AZ Young Park, Across from State Capitol
Sunday, May 20, 6:30PM



Mannie Fresh SU/LSU Graduation Celebration
The Biggest SU/LSU Graduation Celebration featuring Mannie Fresh Live in Concert. "Mannie Fresh almost single handedly produced every track on every album released by Cash Money Records during the golden era of New Orleans hip hop. "

River Center, 275 S. River Rd
Thursday, May 18, 10PM



Patti Austin
A sophisticated vocalist with a style steeped in jazz, Patti Austin has been performing professionally since she debuted with Dinah Washington on the Apollo Theater stage at the age of four. She signed her first record contract with RCA at five, and in 2008, she took home a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album.

Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St.
Saturday, May 12, 7PM



Sweet Root at Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's
If you are looking for great, high-energy entertainment, Sweet Root is ready to shake your tree! Established in 2005, this New Orleans-based band has grown to be a proven crowd favorite all over the south and beyond. Whether it be a club, casino, corporate event, or private party, Sweet Root is your key ingredient to success. Once you get a taste of Sweet Roots variety of party music, you will be coming back for more.

214 Third Street
Wednesday, May 16th



Red Stick Farmer's Market
The spring harvest is in full swing! Look for peaches, fresh red beans, sweet corn, eggplant, plums, and peppers to hit farmer's tables this Saturday at the Market. Louisiana Culinary Institute will offer recipes suggestions for fresh spring produce during the Fresh from the Market cooking demonstration at 10AM inside Main Street Market. Bring your dancing shoes for zydeco music by local accordion player Mel Chavis. The Lagniappe Dulcimer Society will also perform inside Main Street Market beginning at 8:30AM

Corner of Fifth Street and Main Street
Saturdays 8AM-12PM



LSU Hemline Fashion Show
Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm.
Annual fashion showcase will feature original LSU junior and senior student designs plus an alligator skin styling competition! The LSU's show "VANITY" will be held Friday, May 18th! Special guest judges include LSU alumni Anthony Ryan Auld from Project Runway! Doors open at 7PM and the show starts at 8PM.

The Lyceum Dean
124 Third Street
Friday, May 18th



Pitchers and Puccini
Opera Louisiane brings Pitchers and Puccini to Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar in Downtown Baton Rouge Thursday night, May 17 from 7:30PM to 9:00PM. Head Downtown for a fun, relaxing evening of opera arias and games, made even better with drinks in hand!

151 Third Street
Thursday, May 17th



Red Star Karaoke
Spill everything you've got on the mic for the enjoyment of your friends, fans, fellow karaoke'ers. The point isn't to sound good, it is to sound pathetic. So come on down every Wednesday at 8PM to the Red Star and sing like the rest of the sappy, drunken, lonely karaoke'ers.

222 Laurel Street
Wednesday, May 16th



Boogie Night's with Rob Base
Join Rob Base on his birthday Friday, May 18th while he helps to bring back the magic of the 70's and 80's. Boogie Night's is an over-the-top, in your face nightclub experience.

1717 River Road North
Friday, May 18th







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


227 Florida St.  |  Baton Rouge, LA 70801  |  (225) 389-5520 Office (225) 389-5523 Fax  |  8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F


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