Monday, Feb. 7
Unmasking Brain Injury Exhibit | LSU Library
The LSU School of Psychology and the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana are partnering with LSU Libraries to present this exhibition. The opening reception is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 8
SANKOFA: Music, Art, and Open Mic Night | LSU Union Theater
Sankofa is an open mic event where students perform their talents and display their artistry. Performances include singing, dancing, poetry, etc. The art exhibit includes photography, paintings, drawings, and fashion.  
Wednesday, Feb. 9
Mardi Gras Mambo | LSU Tower Drive
LSU’s newest Mardi Gras event will return this year, happening from 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. Enjoy the music, food, giveaways, and parade floats.
Thursday, Feb. 10
Galentine’s Night | Sweet Baton Rouge
BR Succulent Co. is teaming up with Sweet Baton Rouge and its new sister store Local Supply BR for a guided dried floral event and Galentine’s party with food and drinks. Tickets for the 5:00 p.m. event are $25.
Friday, Feb. 11 
Mardi Gras Masquerade | Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU
LSU’s Mardi Gras is back after being cancelled for the past two years. This free event is open to all students wanting to get a taste of Mardi Gras celebrations and spend the night dancing.
Date Night Pop-up | Tin Roof Brewing
Paella Nola will be serving paella as Tin Roof Brewing Co. unveils a new beer during this date night event starting at 5:00 p.m.
Emo Prom | Chelsea’s Live
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some black lipstick and fishnet gloves Friday at Chelsea’s Live for its Emo Prom event, featuring performances from PARIS AVENUE along with DJ DAN LION & TOUGHASSGARRETT. Doors open at 8 p.m., and cover costs $10 at the door.
Saturday, Feb. 12
February Maker’s Market | Circa 1857
MidCity Maker’s Market returns Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1857 Government St. to bring live music, food and goods to buy from local artists and vendors.
Sunday, Feb. 13
Krewe of Mutts | Downtown Baton Rouge
The first of the Baton Rouge Mardi Gras parades starts at 2 p.m. 
Robert Mann Meat Meet | Yes We Cannibal
LSU instructor and author Robert Mann will be at Yes We Cannibal, 1600 Government St., speaking about the current state of LSU and potential threats to academic freedom.
Yard Art: February | Brickyard South
If you want a break from Superbowl festivities — or just looking for something to do before the new Euphoria episode comes out — Brickyard South on South Boulevard will feature local artists from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with crawfish and drinks.