What to do in Baton Rouge this week

By LEGACY Staff

October 18, 2018

Courtesy of Aaron Scruggs

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18

Theatre Baton Rouge begins its annual production of “The Rocky Horror Show” until Oct. 27. Showtimes are 8 p.m. and midnight (on select days). Tickets are $19 for students and $30 for general admission. Purchase tickets here.
Don your best costume for this year’s Halloween Soiree at The Radio Bar. The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Delta Literary Journal starts back up its Highland Coffees Reading Series every first and third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
Texas natives and siblings The Oh Hellos, along with folk singer-songwriter Samantha Crain, will rock the stage at the Varsity Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased here.

Presented by The Spanish Moon, Lafayette-based pop band Givers will perform at the Hartley Vey Theatre downtown at the Manship Theatre. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

Live After Five continues this week with Beatles Tribute Night. Abbey Road LIVE performs at 5 p.m. at City Hall Plaza downtown. Admission is free.
LSU’s annual Fall Fest takes place on the Parade Ground from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students, faculty and staff can enjoy free food and drinks, entertainment, giveaways from University organizations and more.
Electric-indie duo CHERUB return to the Varsity Theatre. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.
Enjoy the cooler weather at Southern Craft Brewing Co. for Oktoberfest. The brewery will have live music, food from Secret Lair Taqueria and traditional Oktoberfest beers. The event starts at 5 p.m.
New Venture Theatre presents “Love, Whitney” at Southern University’s Frank Hayden Hall. The production runs Oct. 19-21 and celebrates the talent and career of Whitney Houston. Find more information on showtimes and tickets here.

Spanish Moon presents Screaming Females, Kitten Forever and Loudness War at Mid City Ballroom. The show starts at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

Every Saturday in October the LSU Agcenter Botanic Gardens hosts its annual corn maze accompanied by fall activities like hayrides, ziplining, face painting, a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating and more. Admission is $10 per person at the door. The event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Red Stick Farmer’s Market is from 8 a.m. to noon at Fifth and Main streets downtown.
The LSU Tigers take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs at 6 p.m. in Death Valley.

Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library hosts a panel discussion on the film and novel “The Hate U Give” from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Mid City Ballroom hosts Zombie Night, a show and costume contest. Find more information here.
The Londoner is putting on its first Barks N Brunch event, featuring dog adoptions, live music, brunch specials, arts and craft vendors, and free face painting, henna tattoos and tarot card readings. The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DIG Baton Rouge and Tin Roof Brewing Company present the 2018 Burger and Beer Week from Oct. 22-27. Over 40 local eateries will offer beer and burger specials. Learn more about prizes and participating restaurants here.
Sunday in the Park continues at the Shaw Center for the Arts Plaza. The event is from 2-5 p.m. and admission is free. This week’s performance is self-described “swamp pop” music by Kenny Fife and the Bac Trac Band.

The LSU School of Theatre debuts “Dreams and Stains” in the MDA Studio Theatre until Oct. 28. Purchase tickets here and learn more about the play and showtimes here.
BR Succulent Co. is hosting a Halloween pop-up at White Star Market from 6 to 8 p.m.

Fans of “The Office,” it’s your time to shine. Barcadia Baton Rouge hosts “The Office” trivia Wednesday at 8 p.m. Registration is $10 per person, and your team must be registered to participate. Find information on prizes, how to register and more here.

Join the Student Activities Board for a “Lights, Cameras, Social Branding” workshop and learn from social media professionals. The event features a panel discussion from 7 to 9 p.m. in the LSU Student Union Atchafalaya Room.

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