Baton Rouge Parents Magazine—August 2024

PREPARING FOR DELIVERY. Woman’s Hospital from 1-5 p.m. Learn how to recognize when labor starts, when to go to the hospital, and what to expect when you arrive. womans.org THE SHINING (1980). Manship Theatre Shaw Center at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10.50. manshiptheatre.org 12 MONDAY NATIONAL MIDDLE CHILD DAY OUTDOOR YOGA. Pelican to Mars from 6:30-7:30 p.m. facebook. com/pelicantomars PREGNANCY 101. Woman’s Hospital from 6:30-9 p.m. Learn how to provide your baby with the best possible environment for growth and development. womans.org 13 TUESDAY AFTER BABY COMES. Woman’s Hospital from 6:30-9 p.m. womans.org HURRICANE PREP BAGS. East Baton Rouge Parish Library River Center Branch from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. The last week of August is notorious for having some of the worst hurricane landfalls in history, and we want to make sure you’re prepared! Kids are welcome to stop by the River Center Branch to pick up their very own hurricane prep bag to help them get ready in case of a storm! ebprl.com WEEKLY FATHERHOOD CLASSES. Fathers on a Mission at 12:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. foamla.org ZOO + ME MORNING. BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo from 9:30-11:30

a.m. Exciting activities, including animal encounters, art projects, “Zooper” snacks, and many hands-on projects. brzoo.org 14 WEDNESDAY NATIONAL CREAMSICLE DAY AFTER BABY COMES. Woman’s Hospital from 6:30-9 p.m. womans.org CONCERT WITH CANDLES: BEETHOVEN MEETS BEYONCE. Cary Saurage Community Arts Center through August 15. Experience an enchanting evening with a string quartet as they perform in an intimate, candle-lit setting. brso.org GROCERY STORE TOUR. Rouses Market Bluebonnet at 10 a.m. Learn how to choose fresh foods and understand nutrition labels. brgeneral.org PJ MORTON. River Center Theater at 7 p.m. raisingcanesriver center.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 15 THURSDAY NATIONAL LEMON MERINGUE PIE DAY BODY BASICS FOR GIRLS. Woman’s Hospital from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This class is for girls 9-12 and a parent/ guardian. womans.org MINDFUL MEDITATION IN COVINGTON. St. Tammany Cancer Center from 9:30-10:30 a.m. A

meditation group for those affected by cancer diagnoses, whether caregivers, patients, or family members. ochsner.org Studios from 8-9:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online. bellyfirestudios.com RHYTHM & BLUES REVUE. Manship Theatre Shaw Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29. manshiptheatre.org SAFE + SOUND SAFETY DAY. Pelican Chapter Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. from 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Free admission. eventbrite.com YOGA AT THE RED STICK FARMERS POTTERY DATE NIGHT. BellyFire MARKET. Pennington Biomedical Research Center from 9-10 a.m. Join on the third Thursday of each month for FREE all ages yoga at the Red Stick Farmers Market. Bring your mat and tote bag to pick up farm fresh goodies after yoga. pbrc.edu 16 FRIDAY NATIONAL ROLLERCOASTER DAY HURRICANE PREP BAGS. East Baton Rouge Parish Library River Center Branch from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. The last week of August is notorious for having some of the worst hurricane landfalls in history, and we want to make sure you’re prepared! Kids are welcome to stop by the River Center Branch to pick up their very own hurricane prep bag to help them get ready in case of a storm! ebprl.com JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. LSU Reilly Theatre through

August 25. Performances by Playmakers of Baton Rouge. playmakersbr.org WAITRESS. Theatre Baton Rouge through September 1. In a quaint dilemmas. Amidst life’s twists, a contest and a charming doctor might just be her recipe for joy. Join her journey of courage, laughter, and unexpected sweetness. theatrebr.org 17 SATURDAY BLACK CAT APPRECIATION DAY NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY diner, Jenna’s pies weave dreams and A BABY IS COMING. Woman’s Hospital from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For children ages four to eight and their parent. womans.org BIRDING AT BURDEN. LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens from 7-9 a.m. Grab your birding gear and join other birders to catch glimpses of common bird species, and a variety of resident migratory birds. $10. eventbrite.com BODY BASICS FOR BOYS. Woman’s Hospital from 9:30-11:30 a.m. This class is for boys 10-13 and a parent/guardian. womans.org BRBT COMPANY AUDITIONS. Dancers’ Workshop at 10:30 a.m. batonrougeballet.org 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 JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. LSU Reilly Theatre through August 25. Performances

by Playmakers of Baton Rouge. playmakersbr.org 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 THE COVER KID EVENT. Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel at 9:30 a.m. The Cover Kid Event is our annual event where children are selected from the community who, for the next 12 months, will either appear on the cover or within the pages of Baton Rouge Parents Magazine. It is not a beauty contest, a talent show or a model casting. We strive to make the children very comfortable with a relaxed conversation and environment. We believe that Cover Kids come in all shapes, sizes, ethnicities, and abilities! brparents.com TYKE HYKE. Woman’s Hospital from 9-10:15 a.m. Designed to help your three-year-old adjust to life with a new baby sibling. womans.org WONDERS OF WILDLIFE. 10503 N Oak Hills Pkwy from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Explore the wonders of urban Louisiana wildlife! Did you find a baby bird or injured animal? Worried about the snakes in your backyard and how to keep raccoons out of your garbage can? Find out the answers to these questions and more! There will be educational presentations, games, live animals, trail activities, crafts and more. brec.org 18 SUNDAY

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