Hello, August! August may mean back to school for many, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end! Find live music, markets, craft workshops and more this month in Baton Rouge.
BLACK OWNED BUSINESS MONTH
August is Black Owned Business Month, and there’s no better place to support than in Baton Rouge! Whether you choose to dine at a Black-owned restaurant or support one of the many entrepreneurs in the city, we have you covered on where to go.
RED, ROCK & BLUE AT VARSITY THEATRE
August 3
Get ready to rock out at Varsity Theatre on August 3! Doors open at 7 p.m., and you can enjoy an evening filled with friends and music by Chris LeBlanc Band, Amos Moses, Zaemon and Kirk Holder.
NATIONAL PICKLEBALL DAY
August 8
National Pickleball Day is on August 8, and we’ve rounded up courts across the city! Don’t get in a pickle – grab your friends and get ready to enjoy everybody’s new favorite sport!
BREC'S SUNSET PADDLE
August 8 & 22
Paddle into an iconic Baton Rouge sunset at BREC’s Sunset Paddle! This experience is perfect for youth and adults for all skill levels! Held on August 8 and August 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., this event is held at Milford Wampold Park, with single and tandem kayaks available for rent.
FOOD TRUCK ROUND-UP AT THE ROWE
August 9
Grab those eatin’ pants because Food Truck Round-Up is back at Perkins Rowe! Food trucks will line the streets, stretching from Barnes & Noble to Kendra Scott, rain or shine on August 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., complete with live music in Town Square.
FARMERS & MAKERS MARKETS
Stock up on fresh and healthy produce with the Red Stick Farmers Market, held multiple times a week. On the first Saturday of the month, shoppers can also find art vendors set up at the Baton Rouge Arts Market, located downtown.
Markets in Baton Rouge this Month:
Tuesdays:
3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Main Library at Goodwood
7711 Goodwood Boulevard
Wednesdays:
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
ExxonMobil YMCA
7717 Howell Boulevard
Thursdays:
8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
6400 Perkins Road
Saturdays:
8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Main Street Market
5th and Main Streets
ARTS MARKETS
Antioch Artisans Market
Saturdays
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Baton Rouge Arts Market at the Red Stick Farmers Market
August 3
8 a.m.-12 p.m.
RHYTHM & BLUES REVUE AT MANSHIP THEATRE
August 15
Groove and move at the Rhythm & Blues Revue – the ultimate celebration of rhythm and blues that will have you dancing in your seat and singing along all night long! Held at 7:30 p.m. on August 15, at Manship Theatre, a live band will perform hits featuring the music of classic and contemporary R&B performers.
EVANGELINE THE MUSICAL AT MANSHIP THEATRE
August 22 & 25
Experience the story of Acadians past told through moving ballads, heart-wrenching duets, comical pattern songs and rich ensemble numbers from August 22 through August 25, at Manship Theatre.
SWEET BATON ROUGE ULTIMATE TAILGATE
August 24
Sweet Baton Rouge is back with their Ultimate Tailgate! Celebrate game day at this free event, held on August 24, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., where you can shop apparel, accessories, crafts and more from local makers and boutiques!
LOCAL POP-UP AUGUST MARKET
August 31
Local Pop-Up’s August Market and fall book swap will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on August 31 at the Electric Depot. Shop from local makers and artisans while swapping reads with fellow book worms!
LIVE MUSIC & COMEDY SHOWS:
A Thousand Horses at Manship Theatre
Dorothy LeBlanc at La Divina Italian Café
Gin Joint Jams at The Tunnel
Sweet Southern Heat at 1717
Spoof Night! with Point Break at Manship Theatre
Live Music Fridays at Crowne Plaza Executive Center
Original Music Group at La Divina Italian Café
Little River Band at L’Auberge Casino
Red, Rock, & Blue at Varsity Theatre
Delete Comedy presents Open Mic Night at The Station
Danielion at La Divina Italian Café
N’Tune at 1717
Wayne Toups at Texas Club
Steve Judice with Ryan Harris at La Divina Italian Café
Rhythm & Blues Revue
Corey Smith at Texas Club
Vince Hutchinson & the Heavy Storm Band at 1717
Sugarhill Gang at 1717
Red Rock & Blue at Texas Club
Jeff Dunham at L’Auberge Casino
Denton Hatcher at La Divina Italian Café
Evangeline the Musical in Concert at Manship Theatre
Capital City Soul at 1717
The Lacs at Texas Club
Shaun Ward Xperience at 1717
Black Opry Revue
Clay Parker & Jodi James at La Divina Italian Café
Joey Fatone and AJ McLean at L’Auberge Casd
D. Cruize & the Cruize Band at 1717
CRAFT & COOKING CLASSES:
Date Night at Bellyfire Studios
Mud & Merlot at Bellyfire Studios
Social Saturdays at The Bougie Bar
All About Bridges Hands-On Activity at Louisiana’s Old State Capitol
Family Clay Day Class at Bellyfire Studios
Try Clay Day at Bellyfire Studios
Try Clay Night at Bellyfire Studios
Japanese Home Cooking at Red Stick Spice Co.
Wax n Wine Wednesdays at The Bougie Bar
Sunday Suppers at Red Stick Spice Co.
Essential Recipes at Red Stick Spice Co.
Flatbread Workshop at Red Stick Spice Co.
Plant-Based & Gluten Free at Red Stick Spice Co.
