A new week means new things to do. We’re back with events in and around Baton Rouge, including the start of the beloved crawfish season.
Monday, March 7
Fiddler on the Roof | Raising Cane’s River Center
Broadway’s longest-running musical production gets its own Baton Rouge rendition directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher. There are still a few tickets available for the 7:30 p.m. show.
Tuesday, March 8
Black Business Expo | Student Union Magnolia Room
LSU’s Black Student Union is finishing a successful streak of Black History Month events with the Black Business Exposition in the student union from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Come to expand your professional network and stay for the “Shark Tank” style competition.
Tacos, Tights and Bikes | Geaux Ride
The downtown bike rental company is holding three hour-long playlist tours, a Drake, bounce, and Megan the Stallion tour, starting at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. The partnering Taco Tuesday food truck will serve food from 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 9
Open Mic Night | The Station
Laughter is the best medicine and it is free every Wednesday at 9 p.m. at The Station Sports Bar & Grill. Enjoy the show and the drink specials, or you could participate in the fun yourself. New and seasoned comedians alike are welcome to sign up for sets at 8 p.m.
Jewish film festival | Manship Theatre
The rescheduled date for the Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival is finally upon us. “A Crime on the Bayou” will begin showing at 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 10
Tacos ‘n Trivia | Three Roll Estate
This weekly event from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. is the perfect opportunity to test your trivia skills while snacking on some tacos.
Friday, March 11
Exhibition Opening | Yes We Cannibal
Catch the opening reception for Atlanta-based artist Steven L. Anderson’s “Entropy Plan for the Western Farm” art exhibition at 7 p.m. Free drinks will be available as well as live music from KLSU’s own Tentative Power.
Movies on tap | Tin Roof Beer
Join Tin Roof Brewery in ushering in the St. Patrick’s celebrations with the screening of ”Leprechaun 5: In The Hood” at 7 p.m. Southern’s Food Truck will also be in attendance to serve up chicken sandwiches to the audience starting at 5 p.m.
Saturday, March 12
A night of Monologues | Bee Nice Park
225 Theatre Collective encourages you to showcase your favorite monologue from a play, movie or original work at 5 p.m. Material pre-approval and a sign-up submission is required for all participants.
Kids Makers’ Mart | Mid-City Artisans
Come out and shop for all kinds of creations made by kids aged 6-17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday, March 13
Crawfête 2022 | Perkins Rowe
More than a dozen restaurants will be in attendance and will bring a plethora of boiled and gourmet crawfish dishes to get the crawfish season going in the Capitol City.
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