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Saturday, 02/11/2012 - Monday, 07/09/2012

United States Bowling Congress Open Championships
Time: All Day
An annual national bowling tournament with bowler attendance ranging from 66,000 with over 145 days of competition.
Location: Baton Rouge River Center

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Friday, 05/04/2012 - Friday, 05/04/2012

First Friday Cougar & Cubs Ball
Time: 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Location: Hollywood Casino- Boogie Nights
Contact: 225 709-7789

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Friday, 05/04/2012 - Friday, 05/04/2012

Live After Five
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Enjoy live musical performances by various artists in downtown Baton Rouge! Takes place on Friday evenings. For more information visit www.liveafterfiveonline.com.
Location: A.Z. Young Park
Contact: 225-937-9736
Admission: Free

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Friday, 05/04/2012 - Friday, 05/04/2012

River City Jazz Coalition Presents: The Bad Plus
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
From gentle and melodic to fierce and abstract, from swing to 80's techno, The Bad Plus is tied together by a group sound that embraces diversity as strength. Two performances at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Seating is limited, so RSVP early.
Location: Hartley/Vey Theatres at the Shaw Center for the Arts
Contact: 225 344-8558
Admission: Yes

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Friday, 05/04/2012 - Sunday, 05/20/2012

The 39 Steps
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance! For ticket information visit www.brlt.org.
Location: Baton Rouge Little Theatre
Contact: 225 924-6496
Admission: Yes

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Saturday, 05/05/2012 - Saturday, 05/05/2012

Baton Rouge Arts Market
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Arts Market is an open-air market and cultural event featuring over 50 artists from Louisiana with pottery, jewelry, woodwork, photography, and more!
Location: Main Street Market
Contact: 225-344-8558

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Saturday, 05/05/2012 - Saturday, 05/05/2012

Fest For All
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Come experience the fun of a community party celebrating the arts with fun, food and music! Enjoy artwork of 75 artists and the Children's Village. Saturday 10-7:30 p.m. and Sunday 12-7:00 p.m. www.artsbr.org.
Location: Downtown Baton Rouge
Contact: 225-344-8558

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Saturday, 05/05/2012 - Saturday, 05/05/2012

Red Stick Roller Derby
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bring the family and come out to watch this event. Red Stick Roller Derby is an all-female, full-contact, flat track roller derby league committed to the betterment of the physical and mental strength of its members through the sport of roller derby. Doors open at 5:00 PM. For more information visit www.redstickrollerderby.com.
Location: Baton Rouge River Center
Admission: Yes--tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, RSRD members or the Ri

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Sunday, 05/06/2012 - Sunday, 05/06/2012

Fest For All
Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come experience the fun of a community party celebrating the arts with fun, food and music! Enjoy artwork of 75 artists and the Children's Village. Saturday 10-7:30 p.m. and Sunday 12-7:00 p.m. www.artsbr.org.
Location: Downtown Baton Rouge
Contact: 225-344-8558

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Sunday, 05/06/2012 - Sunday, 05/06/2012

First Sundays of the Month Free
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free admission to the LSU Museum of Art, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, and the USS Kidd make downtown Baton Rouge the place to be every first Sunday of the month. Also, the LASM features reduced admission to planetarium shows and exhibits. 1-5 p.m.
Location: LSU Museum of Art, LASM, and USS Kidd

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Sunday, 05/06/2012 - Sunday, 05/06/2012

Sunday in the Park
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come out and enjoy a free, family-friendly outdoor concert. Each Sunday a different performer puts on a free concert under the shady oaks beside downtown's Shaw Center for the Arts on Lafayette Street. Pack a picnic lunch and an ice chest, or dine at one of the participating restaurants.
Location: Lafayette Park @ Shaw Center
Contact: 225-344-8558
Admission: Free

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Friday, 05/11/2012 - Friday, 05/11/2012

Hot Art, Cool Nights at the Mid City Art Hop
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
This annual event is always held the Friday of Mother's Day Weekend. Some of the same businesses that have made past Mid City Merchants’ art hops a success will be back like Elizabethan Gallery, Caffery Gallery, Brew Ha Ha, Nature’s Treasures, Ann Connelly Fine Art, Circa 1857, Sabai Jewelry Gallery, and many more listed on www.midcitymerchants.com. Take a leisurely stroll around the area spanning Claycut to Jefferson, or use provided shuttle transportation, for a little late-night browsing. Don't let the heat stop you from seeing BR's own Picassos and Pollacks before they hit the big time. For more email lizgalry@bellsouth.net .
Location: Mid City Baton Rouge
Contact: 225-924-6437
Admission: No

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Friday, 05/11/2012 - Friday, 05/11/2012

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Saturday, 05/12/2012 - Saturday, 05/12/2012

Baton Rouge Greek Festival
Time: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Come out for the first annual festival featuring live Greek music, food, Greek market, and kids area . Join in the 1 Mile/5K Toga Run, family movie night, downtown Grecian Pub event and much more. For more information visit www.brgreekfest.com.
Location: Downtown Baton Rouge
Contact: 225-767-7163

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Sunday, 05/13/2012 - Sunday, 05/13/2012

Mother's Day Jazz Luncheon-Oak Alley Plantation
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Our culinary staff is delighted to prepare a special full service reserved Jazz lunch for the most important woman in the world. For reservations, call 1-800-44ALLEY or 225-265-7035 or visit www.oakalleyplantation.com.
Location: Oak Alley Plantation
Contact: 225 265-2151
Admission: Yes

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Sunday, 05/13/2012 - Sunday, 05/13/2012

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Thursday, 05/17/2012 - Thursday, 05/17/2012

River City Jazz Masters Presents: Patti Austin
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Grammy-award winning Jazz vocalist. All Jazz Master events are at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm.
Location: Hartley/Vey Theatres at the Shaw Center for the Arts
Contact: 225 344-8558
Admission: Yes

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Friday, 05/18/2012 - Friday, 05/18/2012

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Saturday, 05/19/2012 - Saturday, 05/19/2012

Greater Baton Rouge Walk With ME
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Enjoy a fun-filled morning with food, music and entertainment. Form your team today. Call for more information or via msykes@laeasterseals.com. Registration will begin at 9am.
Location: Galvez Plaza -Downtown Baton Rouge
Contact: 225-245-1525

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Sunday, 05/20/2012 - Sunday, 05/20/2012

Mozart on the Lake
Time: 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Chef John Folse & the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra invite you to celebrate the music of Mozart & friends with a seated dinner amidst the splendid gardens of White Oak Plantation featuring the music of the Symphony.
Location: White Oak Plantation
Contact: 225-383-0500
Admission: $135 To purchase tickets or for more information, call 225-383-0500 or visit ww

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Thursday, 05/24/2012 - Thursday, 05/24/2012

Jambalaya Festival
Time: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The 44th Annual Jambalaya Festival is one of the largest festivals in the state. It features many activities that highlight the varied heritage and cultures of the area, including live music on three stages throughout the festival, car show, 5K and 1 Mile Run, carnival fun. The highlight of the event is the cooking contest, with entrants vying for the title of "World Jambalaya Cooking Champ of Champs". Guinness Book of Record holder for the largest pot of Jambalaya!
Location: Gonzales Civic Center
Contact: 225 675-6550
Admission: Free!

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Friday, 05/25/2012 - Friday, 05/25/2012

Jambalaya Festival
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
The 44th Annual Jambalaya Festival is one of the largest festivals in the state. It features many activities that highlight the varied heritage and cultures of the area, including live music on three stages throughout the festival, car show, 5K and 1 Mile Run, carnival fun. The highlight of the event is the cooking contest, with entrants vying for the title of "World Jambalaya Cooking Champ of Champs". Guinness Book of Record holder for the largest pot of Jambalaya!
Location: Gonzales Civic Center
Contact: 225 675-6550
Admission: Free!

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Friday, 05/25/2012 - Friday, 05/25/2012

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Saturday, 05/26/2012 - Saturday, 05/26/2012

Jambalaya Festival
Time: 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The 44th Annual Jambalaya Festival is one of the largest festivals in the state. It features many activities that highlight the varied heritage and cultures of the area, including live music on three stages throughout the festival, car show, 5K and 1 Mile Run, carnival fun. The highlight of the event is the cooking contest, with entrants vying for the title of "World Jambalaya Cooking Champ of Champs". Guinness Book of Record holder for the largest pot of Jambalaya!
Location: Gonzales Civic Center
Contact: 225 675-6550
Admission: Free!

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Saturday, 05/26/2012 - Sunday, 05/27/2012

Bayou Country Superfest
Time: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
A two-day music festival slated for Memorial Day weekend 2012.
Location: LSU Tiger Stadium
Admission: Yes

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Sunday, 05/27/2012 - Sunday, 05/27/2012

Jambalaya Festival
Time: 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM
The 44th Annual Jambalaya Festival is one of the largest festivals in the state. It features many activities that highlight the varied heritage and cultures of the area, including live music on three stages throughout the festival, car show, 5K and 1 Mile Run, carnival fun. The highlight of the event is the cooking contest, with entrants vying for the title of "World Jambalaya Cooking Champ of Champs". Guinness Book of Record holder for the largest pot of Jambalaya!
Location: Gonzales Civic Center
Contact: 225 675-6550
Admission: Free!

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Monday, 05/28/2012 - Monday, 05/28/2012

Public Family Homecoming/Birthday Celebration
Time: All Day
Location: Louisiana State Museum

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Monday, 05/28/2012 - Monday, 05/28/2012

USS KIDD's Memorial Day Observance
Time: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
A memorial service will be held in the Louisiana Memorial Plaza to honor those men and women of the Armed Forces who have lost their lives in service to our country. The service begins at 11:00 a.m. and is open to the public. Special guest speaker will be Staff Sergeant Douglas M. Ducote, Sr., U.S. Army. A performance by the Baton Rouge Music Club Chorus will follow immediately afterward.
Location: USS Kidd
Contact: 225 342-1942 x12
Admission: FREE