1 THURSDAY NATIONAL GIRLFRIENDS DAY RESPECT FOR PARENTS DAY
2 FRIDAY NATIONAL ICE CREAM SANDWICH DAY NATIONAL WATER BALLOON DAY CAFE FRANCAIS. West Baton Rouge Museum from 1-3 p.m. Guided conversation and a delicious treat. wbrmuseum.org COPING WITH FEARS. Woman’s Hospital from noon-2 p.m. Two–part series focused on coping with fears that occur along the cancer continuum. womans.org LIVE MUSIC WEEKEND. Crowne Plaza Executive Center from 7-10 p.m. $15 admission that includes one drink. Open to the public. crownelivemusic.com SPOOF NIGHT! WITH POINT BREAK. Manship Theatre Shaw Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $11, plus fees. manshiptheatre.org 3 SATURDAY NATIONAL SANDCASTLE DAY NATIONAL SUNFLOWER DAY NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY A MEDITERRANEAN FEAST LEISURE CLASS. LCI from 9 a.m.-noon. Discover the art of preparing an effortless Chicken Shawarma dish with all the accompaniments including cucumber salad, herbed rice, homemade naan, and garlic hummus. lci.edu BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY. City of Baker School Board Office from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. bakerschools.org BATTLE OF BATON ROUGE GUIDED TOUR. 334 Saint Joseph Street
A THOUSAND HORSES. Manship Theatre at 7:30 p.m. manshiptheatre.org BODY TALK BOYS. Foundation for Wellness Classroom from 6-8 p.m. This class covers the basics of puberty for young adolescents. Perfect for children currently going through puberty or showing the first signs of puberty. eventbrite.com BORED TEACHERS: THE STRUGGLE IS REAL COMEDY TOUR. Raising Cane’s River Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35. ticketmaster.com BRGFIT! HIIT GROUP CLASS. Baton Rouge General Mid City on Thursdays at noon and at Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet on Mondays and Tuesdays at noon. brgeneral.org BRGFIT! KINSTRETCH GROUP CLASS. Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays at noon. brgeneral.org DOROTHY LEBLANC: LIVE MUSIC. La Divina Italian Cafe from 6-8 p.m. Free. ladivinaitaliancafe.com POKEMON SCAVENGER HUNT. River Center Branch from open to close. Search far and wide for all of the Pokemon that are hiding! Each month through August, there will be more Pokemon to find. Earn up to three badges. Ages 5-11. ebprl.com TRIVIA NIGHT AT TIN ROOF. Tin Roof Brewing Co. from 6:30-8:30 p.m. tinroofbeer.com
WING FEST . See August 3.
from 8 a.m.–noon. This year marks the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Baton Rouge. Tickets start at $50. bluegrayandbayous.com CAT CAFE. EBR Library from 1-3:30 p.m. as Cat Haven and East Baton Rouge Parish Library combine their forces to bring you a purr-fectly delightful event: A Cat Cafe! ebrpl.com FAMILY HOUR STARGAZING. LASM from 10-10:30 a.m. Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. lasm.org LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE. Greater New Bethel Full Gospel Baptist Church from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. facebook.com/ greaternewbethelfgbc LITTLE RIVER BAND. L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge at 8 p.m. lbatonrouge.com READ AND CREATE! LASM at 11:15 a.m. Children ages three to eight and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery. lasm.org RED STICK FARMERS
MARKET. Downtown Baton Rouge from 8 a.m. to noon. Enjoy an open-air market with farm-grown produce, seafood, meats, fresh herbs, plants, and more! Free and open to the public. breada.org RED STICK FLAVOR FESTIVAL. 3745 Choctaw Dr. through August 4. Celebrate food, culture, and community at the Red Stick Flavor Festival! This festival brings communities together through a showcase of local food trucks, local artists, and SOCIAL SATURDAYS. The Bougie Bar from 10 a.m. to noon. Make your own candle! $40+ taxes per person. mybougiebar.com WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL. Zachary Community Park from 5-9 p.m. Tickets start at $28.99. waterlanternfestival.com WING FEST. Crescent Park in Donaldsonville from 1-9 p.m. Food, music, and competitions. visitlasweetspot.com 4 SUNDAY NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DAY NATIONAL family gathering. eventbrite.com
SISTERS DAY ALL ABOUT BRIDGES: HANDS-ON ACTIVITY. Louisiana’s Old State Capitol from 1-4 p.m. Dive into the fascinating world of bridges as you learn about their history and the engineering principles behind these incredible structures. louisianaold statecapitol.org BEHIND THE BARN DOORS. West Baton Rouge Museum from 2-5 p.m. A new monthly series featuring craftsmanship of historic trades and agricultural practices inside the museum’s big red barn. wbrmuseum.org DISTRICT 2 BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY. Scotlandville Plaza from 2-6 p.m. School supplies, food, music, entertainment, and community and educational resources. eventbrite.com FIRST FREE SUNDAYS. LSU Center for River Studies at the Water Campus from 1-4 p.m., LASM from 1-5 p.m., and BREC’s Magnolia Mound. Free. lsu.edu, lasm.org, or brec.org 5 MONDAY NATIONAL demonstrations highlighting the
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