01 SATURDAY ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST DAY NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY AUTHOR SIGNING WITH WILLIE WYNN. Barnes & Noble– Perkins Rowe at 2 p.m. bn.com BOOKS AND MUSIC WITH KIDS’ ORCHES- TRA. Zachary Branch Library at 11 a.m. and Central Branch Library at 1 p.m. Kids’ Orchestra presents high-qual- ity music education centered around books from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library children’s collection. ebrpl.com FIRST SATURDAYS AT FRENCHTOWN. BREC’s Frenchtown Conservation Area, from 9:30–11:30 a.m. Spend a little time in nature. brec.org GARDEN DISCOVERIES. East Baton Rouge Main Library at 10 a.m. Explore the mystery, myth, and magic of plants. ebrpl.com KREWE OF SOUTH- DOWNS MARDI GRAS PARADE. Southdowns area, starting at 7 p.m. This family-friendly parade will proceed through the streets of Southdowns rain or shine. southdowns.org KING CAKE KIDS CU- LINARY CLASS. Renaissance Baton Rouge Ballroom, from 10:30 a.m.–noon. Kids will learn the art of making King Cakes with expert guidance. eventbrite.com LOUISIANA RETRO CON. Lamar Dixon Expo Center, through
February 2. Louisiana’s largest video game event. Enter the tourna- ments, visit the vendors, and see local artists, comic creators, crafters, cosplayers, and special guests. louisiana retroconvention.com THE DINNER DETEC- TIVE. Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive, from 6–9 p.m. the dinnerdetective.com 02 SUNDAY NATIONAL GROUNDHOG DAY NATIONAL TATER TOT DAY AUTHOR SIGNING WITH MONICA VAUGHN-FLAM AND PAT CROCHET. Barnes & Noble–Perkins Rowe at noon. bn.com FIRST FREE SUN- DAY. BREC’s Magnolia Mound, from 1–4 p.m. During Black History Month, visit Magnolia Mound for a special “back of the big house” self-guided tour, which focuses on the lives of the enslaved communi- ty. brec.org FREE BARRE AT THE MAT CLASS. Wholly Ground Church at 5 p.m. This inclusive barre class is perfect for everyone—no experience needed. atalopezfoundation.org FREE FIRST SUNDAY. Louisiana Art & Science Museum, from 1–5 p.m. lasm.org KING CAKES KIDS CULINARY CLASS. Re- naissance Baton Rouge Hotel at 10:30 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m. Lit- tle chefs will take home a king cake and learn from the culinary team. Ages 3–12. eventbrite.com LOUISIANA RETRO
STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN. See February 8.
CON. Lamar Dixon Expo Center, through today. louisiana retroconvention.com MAVIS: ONE SIMPLE SENTENCE. Louisi- ana’s Old State Capitol, noon–4 p.m. louisiana oldstatecapitol.org ROOTS OF OUR OWN: A LEGACY PROJECT. East Baton Rouge Parish Library, from 3–6 p.m. This event reveals the origins of Louisi- ana’s world-renowned cuisine, music, fashion, and dance through interactive exhibitions and performances by cultural experts and artists. artsbr.org SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY MEET UP. Beyond Gymnastics, from 3:30–4:30 p.m. A gathering of parents and caregivers raising neurodivergent and/or special needs children. beyondgymnastics.net ST. ALBAN’S UKULE- LE CONCERT. East Ba- ton Rouge Main Library at 2:30 p.m. Celebrate World Play Your Ukulele Day with the St. Alban’s Ukulele Orchestra. ebrpl.com 03 MONDAY NATIONAL CARROT CAKE DAY 04
nice cup of coffee with like-minded individuals while talking about different nature-based topics. brec.org COUNTRY SWING DANCE CLASS. The Smiling Dog, from 7–9 p.m. Learn to swing dance for free. smilingdogbr.com GROCERY STORE TOUR. Rouses Market Zachary, from 10–11 a.m. Learn how to choose fresh and healthy foods and how to understand confusing nutrition labels. brgeneral.org YOGA ON THE LAWN. Tin Roof Brewing Com- pany, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Free yoga class, courtesy of Leela Yoga THURSDAY OPTIMIST DAY NATIONAL CHOPSTICKS DAY NATIONAL FROZEN YOGURT DAY DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE. First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge, from 6–7:30 p.m. Girls and their father figures are invited to dance the night away. $20/family. fumcbr.org/ddd25 HALFTIME HUNGER: SUPER BOWL EDI- Lifestyle Studio. tinroofbeer.com 06
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NATIONAL THANK A MAIL CARRIER DAY PRESSING FORWARD. Louisiana’s Old State Capitol at 5:30 p.m. for the reception and 6 p.m. for the lecture. louisianaold statecapitol.org SIDEWALK ASTRON- OMY. Perkins Rowe, from 6–9 p.m. Bring your friends and get a glimpse of the sky with the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society. perkinsrowe.com SWEET TOOTH DE- SIGNS. BREC’s Ben Burge Park, from 6–7 p.m. Learn the basics of decorating and creating a work of art cookie while enjoying a delicious cookie treat. brec.org VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK SERIES. Vir- tual event at 1 p.m. A presentation with Smith- sonian curator Sabrina Sholts. ebrpl.co/virtual 05 WEDNESDAY COFFEE AT COHN ARBORETUM. BREC’s Cohn Arboretum, from 9–10:30 a.m. Enjoy a
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