VS. BILOXI BREAKERS 7:05 p.m. Enjoy hockey in Baton Rouge. Raising Cane’s River Center Arena, Baton Rouge. raisingcanes rivercenter.com BOOKS ALONG THE TECHE LITERARY FESTIVAL Through April 12 This literary festival fea- tures Rick Bragg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author. New Iberia. booksalongtheteche literaryfestival.com PONCHATOULA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Through April 12 Enjoy three days filled with time-honored traditions, amazing food and drinks, live music, rides, family fun, and strawberries. Ponchatoula Memorial Park, Ponchatoula. lastrawberryfestival.com THE COMEDY OF ERRORS 7:30–9:30 p.m. Set in a local honky-tonk bar, this is the story of two sets of identical twins, separated at birth, and the confusion that comes with mistaken identity, while also trying to find one’s family. Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge. lashakes.org
Art & Science Museum, Baton Rouge. lasm.org BATON ROUGE FREE SHRED DAY 9–11 a.m. Join AARP Louisiana for a free community shred event. Safely dispose of old documents and guard against identity theft, just in time for tax season. Broadmoor Baptist Church, Baton Rouge. events.aarp. org/event/brshredday26 BATON ROUGE ZYDECO VS. BILOXI BREAKERS 7:05 p.m. Enjoy hockey in Baton Rouge. Raising Cane’s River Center Arena, Baton Rouge. raisingcanes rivercenter.com BOOKFAIR FOR LSU EAR- LY CHILDHOOD LABORATORY SCHOOL 10 a.m. LSU Early Childhood Laboratory School hosts a bookfair. Barnes & No- ble–Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge. bn.com COMITE CLASSIC 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Choose from a single-loop novice division or tackle the three-loop advanced division. After the race, stick around for good food and great company with BRAMBA. BREC’s Comite River Conservation Area, Baton Rouge. brec.org CRAWFISH COOK-OFF 4–7 p.m. The best crawfish boilers will come together to compete for a great cause. Live Oak at Cedar Lodge, Baton Rouge. redstickcares.org/crawfish KIWANIS CRAWFISH KINGPIN COOKOFF 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Sample crawfish and enjoy entertainment, and there’s even fun for the kiddos. Livingston Parish Fairgrounds, Livingston. givebutter.com/ kiwaniscookoff MADAME BUTTERFLY 7 p.m. Opéra Louisiane presents Madama Butterfly, Puccini’s heartbreaking masterpiece
of love, faith, and sacrifice, set in Nagasaki, where soaring melodies and lush orchestration bring this timeless story of devotion and loss vividly to life. River Center Theatre for Per- forming Arts, Baton Rouge. operalouisiane.com RED STICK FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.–noon Shop all things local. 501 Main Street, Baton Rouge. breada.org SATURDAY STORYTIME 2 p.m. Enjoy a special storytime every Saturday. Barnes
of Greater Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge. lashakes.org ZOO + ME MORNINGS 9:30–11:30 a.m. Children and their parents or caregivers can enjoy train rides, animal encoun- ters, art projects, and “zoo- per”snacks. The theme will be Flamingo Fandango. BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, Baker. brzoo.org
bikes for children with developmental delays and disabilities. Pointe-Marie Drive, Baton Rouge. p2p. onecause.com/ nosuchthingasimpossible SENSORY SECOND SUNDAY 3–5 p.m. During these hours, light- ing space is dimmed, back- ground music is low, and designated quiet areas are available. Guests can also access fidget toys, noise-re- ducing headphones, and accessible art supplies. In addition, the planetarium will offer captioned shows. LASM, Baton Rouge. lasm.org
12 Sunday
BAKER FAIRE 2–5 p.m. Experience the edible
book festival. EBR Library at Goodwood, Baton Rouge. ebrpl.com BASF’S KIDS’ LAB 1:30–3:45 p.m. Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on work- shops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accom- panying adults. Louisiana Art & Science Museum, Baton Rouge. lasm.org CHILDREN’S STORYTIME 2 p.m. Read specially-curated children’s picture books each week. Barnes & No- ble–Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge. bn.com NO SUCH THING AS IMPOSSIBLE ANNUAL BENEFIT BIKE RIDE 7 a.m.–1 p.m. The annual ride features 10-, 40-, and 75-mile routes plus a kids’ ride, bringing the community together to raise funds for adaptive
& Noble–Town Center at Cedar Lodge, Baton Rouge; Perkins Rowe,
Baton Rouge; and Juban Crossing, Denham Springs. bn.com SENSORY-FRIENDLY MOVIE: THE SUPER MA- RIO GALAXY MOVIE 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Families can enjoy a sensory-friendly screening, featuring lowered sound, dimmed lights, captions, and a welcoming environ- ment where kids can move and engage freely. AMC Baton Rouge 16, Baton Rouge. (225) 255-2477 THE COMEDY OF ERRORS 7:30–9:30 p.m. Set in a local honky-tonk bar, this is the story of two sets of identical twins, separated at birth, and the confusion that comes with mistaken identity, while also trying to find one’s family. Arts Council
13 Monday NATIONAL PEACH COBBLER DAY
14 Tuesday
LSU CHAMBER JAZZ ENSEMBLES CONCERT 7:30 p.m. The concert featured classic small group jazz repertoire from a variety of eras. LSU School of Music, Baton Rouge. facebook. com/lsumusic
15 Wednesday NATIONAL TAX DAY
11 Saturday NATIONAL PET DAY
16 Thursday BOOK BAZAAR Through April 18
ASCENSION FREE SHRED DAY 9–11 a.m.
Join AARP Louisiana for a free community shred event. Safely dispose of old documents and guard against identity theft, just in time for tax season. Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales. Events. events. aarp.org/ascshredday26 Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on work- shops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accom- panying adults. Louisiana BASF’S KIDS’ LAB 11 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
HELLO KITTY CAFE TRUCK. See April 18.
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