Monday, Feb. 5
Guest Artist Recital featuring Brian Hect | College of Music and Dramatic Arts Building
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Brian Hect will be performing a mix of classic and contemporary pieces at 7:30 p.m. with free admission. The trombone player has been the recipient of many performance awards, has a solo career and offers lessons to others wanting to learn the instrument.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
Mardi Gras Mambo | Tower Drive
Campus Life and LSU Dining presents their Mardi Gras Mambo celebration. The event will bring together students with Louisiana food, music and much more from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
DIY Valentine’s Card | Library Lobby
LSU Libraries is hosting their DIY Valentine’s Card event from noon to 2 p.m. where students can get creative and make valentines for friends and loved ones.
Wednesday, Feb. 7
GNO: Young Professionals | DIY Disco
If you just moved to Baton Rouge and looking for new friends, DIY Disco’s GNO: Young Professionals is the perfect place to do so. With a $22 admission that includes a mini heart shaped fake cake jewelry box and first glass of wine or mocktail, you can relax and meet new people from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m..
Girls Night Out: Wellness Wine Swap | Sweet Baton Rouge
Sweet Baton Rouge’s second annual wine swap is the perfect opportunity to have a fun wine night with your friends and meet new people. To make the night even better, Caroline’s Cookies will have sweet treats and there will be fresh flowers from Hummingbird Floral Studio. Admission is free, and come bearing wine from 5 to 7 p.m..
Thursday, Feb. 8
11th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Pre-Party | Henry Turner Jr’s Listening Room Heritage Museum
Henry Turner Jr’s Listening Room Heritage Museum is giving us what we want: a sneak peek of who is performing at the Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival on Feb. 10. From 7 to 11 p.m., audiences will get to see performers including Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor and Kelton ‘Nspire Harper.
Friday, Feb. 9
A Celebration of Black History Month | College of Music and Dramatic Building
In celebration of Black History Month, LSU Vocal Studies is hosting a concert of traditional spirituals and art-songs. The music is all by African American composers and will be performed by guest artists, LSU students and faculty. The spiritual concert starts at 5:30 p.m. and the art-song concert at 7:30 p.m., both with free admission.
No Matter What Kind of Black You Are | EBR River Branch Library
Independent artist and local photographer Courtland Galore has teamed up with LSU students to put together the “No Matter What Kind of Black You Are: Art Exhibition” at the East Baton Rouge River Branch Library. The exhibition celebrates black culture and “what it means and feels like to be black.” The event is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with a $20 general admission fee. All black attire has been requested.
Krewe of Southdowns | Downtown Baton Rouge
The 37th Krewe of Southdowns Parade starts rolling at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “Southdowns in Wonderland” starting at Glasgow Middle School and ending at Acadian-Perkins Plaza Shopping Center. The festivities are family-friendly and open to all in Baton Rouge, even pets.
Saturday, Feb. 10
Krewe of Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade | Downtown Baton Rouge
The Krewe of Spanish Town is the biggest largest Mardi Gras parade in Baton Rouge, originating back in 1981. This year’s theme is “Wasted Away in Flamingoville” and the parade kicks off at noon.
