Events

Beginning August 4th - August 5th

August 18: Free Fridays Concert Series featuring Billy Iuso + Vegas Cola. 9 pm.

August 19: Rebirth Brass Band. 9 pm.

August 20: Fais Do Do With Bruce

Daigrepont Cajun Band. 5:15 pm.

August 25: Free Fridays Concert Series

Presents Raw Deal: A Tribute to Earth, Wind, & Fire featuring Anjelika "Jelly"

Joseph + Zita. 9 pm.

August 26: 28 Years of Son Volt + Anders Parker. 9 pm.

Ticket prices at tipitinas.com. •

AUG 4th - AUG 31st

CREATIVE COMPETITIONS

HAMMOND ART GUILD

JUDGED EXHIBITION

Hammond, Louisiana

This annual judged exhibition at the Hammond Regional Arts Center continues the Hammond Art Guild's tradition of providing the Northshore with a display of art by some of the most talented creatives in the area. Pieces range from paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry, and more, with many available for purchase. This year's judge is Joshua Duncan, Executive Director of Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center. An opening reception will be held August 4 from 5 pm–8 pm, during which guests will have the opportunity to vote on the People's Choice Award. A separate solo exhibition by Hammond Art Guild member Shanna D’Antonio, titled Beasts of a Season will simultaneously be on display upstairs in the Mezzanine Gallery. hammondarts.org.

AUG 5th

ARTISAN ANTICS

BATON ROUGE ARTS MARKET

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Shop with artists from Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Florida who will present original works of art in a variety of mediums including, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, textiles, photographs, glass, paintings, sculpture, hand-made soaps, and so much more. Performances will liven the market too, expanding what arts are on display. Don't leave the kids behind; a children's activity center is always set up between 8 am and noon. Held alongside the weekly Red Stick Farmers Market the first Saturday of each month from 8 am–noon at the corner of 5th and Main streets. Free. artsbr.org. •

AUG 5th

ARTY PARTIES

WHITE LINEN NIGHT

New Orleans, Louisiana

The New Orleans Arts District brings back its popular White Linen Night, transforming Julia Street's 300-600 blocks into one massive art party, with live music, cuisine and cocktails, and exhibition openings throughout the Warehouse Arts District. Admission to the block party and art openings, held from 5 pm–10 pm, is free and cocktails and cuisine will be available for sale along Julia Street. Deck yourself out in your cleanest, chicest whites—and maybe put a Tide pen in your purse. Find the full roster of participating galleries at artsdistrictneworleans.com. •

AUG 5th

BACK-TO-COOL ASCENSION 4 YOUTH FEST

Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Kids and their adult counterparts can ensure they're ready for the school year with one last summer hurrah at the Wag Center, where there will be free food, a snow ball stand, music, stylists giving haircuts, uniform booths, arts and crafts, water activities, family services, immunizations, and giveaways for useful items such as backpacks and school supplies. 10 am–2 pm. Free. visitlasweetspot.com. •

AUG 5th

FRESH CATCHES

SEAFOOD AND FARMERS MARKET

Delcambre, Louisiana

First Saturday of every month, come show your support for wild-caught Louisiana seafood and locally grown, farm-fresh produce by shopping at the Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market. Lots of fresh fare from area farms and local waters, tasting opportunities and recipes, live music, kids' activities, and various special events. 9 am–1 pm at Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing and Pavilion, 605 South Railroad Street. delcambremarket.org.

(800) 884-6120 ext. 7. •

AUG 5th

MUSICAL MOMENTS

ARTS COUNCIL OF POINTE COUPEE PERFORMING

ARTS SERIES: KIRK

SCHIEFLBEIN & FRIENDS

New Roads, Louisiana artscouncilofpointecoupee.org.

The Arts Council of Pointe Coupee's annual Performing Arts Series for 2023 comes packed with high-energy musicians who have been favorites at the French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in New Orleans, as well as some strong regional vocalists who have come highly recommended by PAS patrons. This August, Baton Rouge musician Kirk Schieflbein will be playing alongside guests like former LSU professor of music Bill Grimes. 7 pm at the Poydras Center in New Roads. $29.25; $10.45 for students.

AUG 5th - AUG 6th

POPS PRESENTS

SATCHMO SUMMERFEST

New Orleans, Louisiana

This weekend festival dedicated to the memory of Louis Armstrong presents an extensive roster of performances by contemporary New Orleans musicians from many genres, paying homage to the musical and cultural legend. Bands coming to play read like a who's who of traditional and contemporary jazz and brass bands; plus there's children's programming, seminars, special events, and tasty food, too. The two main stages are located at the Jazz Museum in the Old US Mint, 400 Esplanade Avenue. Daily admission $7 in advance, $10 at the door. satchmosummerfest.org. •

AUG 5th - AUG 6th

BIG LITTLE CONVENTIONS

MID CITY MICRO CON

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Celebrate the brilliance of imagination and diversity with the Main Library's sixth annual Mid-City Micro Con. Enter into fantastical worlds and interact with comic book characters, creators, and fellow fans. Special events will include a panel on world building, acrobatic performances by The Acadian Circus, a panel on representation in pop culture, a live video game tournament, and more. All culminating—naturally—in a cosplay competition for teens and adults. 11 am–5 pm Saturday; 2 pm–7 pm Sunday. Free. For a full schedule of events, visit ebrpl.com/mcmc. •

AUG 5th - AUG 9th

BATON ROUGE'S NEW BATON BRSO'S MEET THE MAESTRO

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

As part of Symphony Week, the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra is hosting a variety of fun outings to allow audiences to get better acquainted with their new Music Director, Maestro Adam Johnson from Montreal. Meet him for yourself at one of these events: brso.org. •

August 5: Dinner at City Club of Baton Rouge, followed by a Celebration Concert in LASM's planetarium. 5:30 pm–10 pm. $150.

August 7: Music Trivia Night at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center.

6:30 pm–8:30 pm. Free.

August 8: Golf Night at Golf Suites.

7 pm. $50 single or $200 for four golfers.

August 9: Symphony of Flavors tasting at Martin's Wine Cellar. 5:30 pm–7 pm. $50.

AUG 5th - AUG 19th

CASINO CONCERTS SUMMER SHOWS AT L'AUBERGE

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Here's the shows you can catch coming up at L'Auberge, when you want a safer bet than playing the slots:

August 5: Craig Ferguson. 8 pm. $25.

August 19: Don Felder. 8 pm. $30. lbatonrouge.com. •