PROFESSIONAL PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT COMING TO TOWN
Baton Rouge is set to host its inaugural professional pickleball tournament from April 4–6, 2025. The event, part of the Professional Pickleball Association's (PPA) Challenger Series powered by JOOLA, will take place at Stacks Pickleball, Louisiana's first and largest climate-controlled pickleball facility. Located on the campus of Celtic Studios, Stacks Pickleball features 12 indoor courts, a pro shop, event space, and a lounge area. ■ stackspb.com
JAPANESE-INSPIRED ARCADE OPENS IN BR Tiger Clawzzz, a Japanese-inspired arcade, has opened in Baton Rouge. The arcade features over 26 games, including claw machines offering plush toys and high-tech Gashapon vending machines. Co-owners Kay Vong and Patrick Wong, inspired by their experiences in Japan, aim to introduce unique entertainment options to the area. Players can exchange multiple standard plushies for larger ones up to five feet tall. Additionally, Sweet Society plans to launch a build-your-own boba bar and redesign its taiyaki desserts into tiger paw shapes to complement the arcade's theme. Follow them on Instagram. ■ instagram.com/tigerclawzzz
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