06 TUESDAY NATIONAL FOSTER CARE DAY NATIONAL NURSES DAY NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY RED STICK FARMERS MARKET. EBR Main Library, from 3–6 p.m. ASTRONOMY . Perkins Rowe, from 7–10 p.m. Get a glimpse of the sky. perkinsrowe.com 07 WEDNESDAY NATIONAL BARRIER AWARENESS DAY NATIONAL TOURISM DAY GROCERY STORE TOUR. Rouses Market Zachary, from 10–11 a.m. Learn how to choose fresh and healthy foods and how to understand con- fusing nutrition labels. brgeneral.org breada.org SIDEWALK MAT KEARNEY. Manship Theatre at 7:30 p.m. manshiptheatre.org TRAIL TIME FOR TODDLERS. BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, from 9:30–11:30 a.m. brec.org VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK SERIES. Webinar at 1 p.m. Learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. libraryc.org/ebrpl 08 THURSDAY NATIONAL HAVE A COKE DAY BEAUREGARD
Cary Saurage Commu- nity Arts Center, from noon–4 p.m.; BREC’s Magnolia Mound, from 1–4 p.m.; and Louisi- ana’s Old Governor’s Mansion, from noon–4 p.m. louisianaold statecapitol.org, louisianastatemuseum. FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. Embassy Suites Baton Rouge, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. facebook. com/southeast. cardscomics FREE FIRST SUNDAY. LASM, from 1–5 p.m., and LSU Museum of Art, from 1–4 p.m. lasm. org and lsumoa.org MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS. Sullivan Theater, from 7–9 p.m. This thrilling org, artsbr.org, brec.org, and laogm.org adaptation by Ken Ludwig brings the Queen of Mystery’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, to life on stage. sullivantheater.com SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY MEETUP. Beyond Gymnastics, from 3:30–4:30 p.m. A gathering of parents and caregivers raising neurodivergent and/or special needs children. beyondgymnastics.net TIGER 10K . Baton Rouge at 8 a.m. The event will feature a 10K, 5K, and Lamar Tiger Kids Mile. tiger10k.com 05 MONDAY CINCO DE MAYO NATIONAL ASTRONAUT DAY REFLECTIONS IN THE GARDENS. LSU AgCenter Botanic Gar- dens, from noon–1 p.m. fobgburden.com
WATERMELON FESTIVAL. Deridder, LA, through May 10. Family-friendly festival featuring seed spitting contests, shoebox float parade, bouncing watermelon races, live music, fun run/walk, and kids activity tent. beauregardwatermelon festival.com MOTHER’S DAY DINNER. LCI, from 5–8 p.m. Celebrate Moth- er’s Day with home- made dishes. lci.edu MUSIC IN THE GARDENS. LSU Botanic Gardens. Enjoy live performances from local musicians while basking in the beauty of the Botanic Gardens. lsu.edu/ botanic-gardens RED STICK FARMERS MARKET . Pennington Biomedical Research Center, from 8 a.m.– noon. breada.org SCHOOL OF ART BA ART SENIOR EXHIBI- TION. Barnes Ogden Gallery, from 5–7 p.m. design.lsu.edu SCRABBLE FOR ADULTS. Baker Branch Library at 10 a.m. ebrpl.com SO GOOD! THE NEIL DIAMOND EXPERIENCE. Manship Theatre at 7:30 p.m. manshiptheatre.org SUNSET PADDLE. BREC’s Milford Wampo- ld Memorial Park at 6:30 p.m. brec.org TLSM IMPACT FUND- RAISER LUNCHEON. The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU at 11 a.m. thelife ofasinglemom.com 09 FRIDAY NATIONAL HOME FRONT HEROES DAY NATIONAL SLEEPOVER DAY
on stage. sullivantheater.com ONLY ONCE UPON A TIME: A FAMILY FRIENDLY IMPROV SHOW. 225 Theatre Collective at 4 p.m. This one-of-a-kind, choose-your-own-ad- venture improv show where you decide what happens next through applause. From fantastical quests to unexpected twists and turns, this fami- ly-friendly improv show is perfect for kids and teens ages 8-16, but promises a world of fun for all. 225theatre collective.com RED STICK FARMERS MARKET. 5th & Main Streets, from 8 a.m.– noon. breada.org REVIVE YOUR MIND NATURE HIKE. BREC’s Frenchtown Conserva- tion Area, from 9:30– 11:30 a.m. brec.org SATURDAY SCIENCE. EBR Main Library at 1 p.m. Find out how x-rays are created at LSU-CAMD and how x-ray-based methods have been used to an- swer questions in art, archeology, bio-med- icine, chemistry, and environmental science. ebrpl.com SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW & ADVOCACY SEMINAR. Best in Class Professional Tutoring, from 9 a.m. –4:30 p.m. Training presented by Wright- sLaw, covering special education law and rights, iEPs and advo- cacy strategies, future planning and transi- STAR PARTY . Landolt Astronomical Obser- vatory at 9 p.m. Enjoy a night of exploring through powerful tele- scopes. tions, and more. (225) 573-0724
lsu.edu/physics ST. JUDE DAY AT THE DERBY. Live Oak Arabians, from 4–8 p.m. Wear your derby best for an evening of celebration and giving in support of St. Jude patients and their families. cen.event.stjude.org SUNSET HERB & GAR- DEN FESTIVAL. Sunset Festival Grounds, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The fes- tival features over 100 garden-related vendors and artisans. sunsetherbfestival.com 04 SUNDAY NATIONAL INFERTILITY SURVIVAL DAY NATIONAL LEMONADE DAY NATIONAL STAR WARS DAY BATON ROUGE MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT AND VENDOR MARKET. Tanger Outlets, through today. Fea- turing local vendors, thoughtful gifts, and delightful treats, this is the perfect event to find something unique and heartfelt for Mom. eventbrite.com BIRTH PREP: UNDERSTANDING YOUR PELVIC FLOOR. Birth Center of Baton Rouge at 2 p.m. birthcenterbr.com FIREMEN’S FAIR. Thibodaux Fire Dept. Fairgrounds, through today. Enjoy delicious food, cold drinks, live music, rides, and games, and support the volunteer firefight- ers. firemensfair.com FIRST FREE SUNDAY. Louisiana’s Old State Capitol, from 1–5 p.m.; Capitol Park Museum, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.;
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