Don’t waste the last break before real schoolwork begins. Let The Daily Reveille guide you through Lador Day weekend 2013 in Baton Rouge.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
Kickstart the weekend on Thursday night at local watering holes with drink specials and more:
Spanish Moon — half off well and draft drinks before 10 p.m.; women drink free until 10 p.m.
The House — free drinks from 8-10 p.m.; free cover from 11-11:30 p.m.
Schlittz & Giggles — trivia night
Fred’s in Tigerland — women drink free from 8-10 p.m.; spice up the night with $2 shots from 12-2 a.m.
Reggie’s – Ladies’ Night
Serrano’s Salsa Company — $3 house mixed drinks and drafts
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
If you have been digging in your mom’s music collection too much or you’re a dedicated “Bridesmaids” fan, you might be into Wilson Phillips, who is performing at Manship Theatre at at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $100-150 and available on manshiptheatre.org.
Rapper Juvenile will be performing at Varsity Theatre for the “Rappin N Trappin” CD release party with Lil Cali and others. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are available on Ticketweb for $20.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
Art Melt, a grassroots arts exhibition at the LSU Museum of Art, is celebrating its 10th anniversary Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Whether that title makes you think of Salvador Dalí paintings or grilled cheese, you have to admit it sounds pretty appetizing.
Catch a new release, like “The World’s End” or “One Direction: This is Us,” at the Cinemark Theatre at Perkins Rowe, then explore the rest of the shopping center.
Chelsea’s Cafe is holding a Mobile Record Store open to the public from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Vinyl collectors, stampede.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Who knows labor more than a group of hardy Russians? Head out to Mud and Water for Debauche: Russian Mafia Band for their empowering Labor Day show. Tickets are $8 at the door, and the show starts at 10 p.m.
Headlined by Fantasia Barrino, the 1st Annual Labor Day Weekend R&B Explosion at the Baton Rouge River Center starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35 and are available through Ticketmaster.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
To wind down after a weekend of fun, go to Phil Brady’s Bar and Grill for free pool and $1 burgers starting at 9 p.m.
Head to Serrano’s Salsa Company for 99 cent Margarita Monday.