Events

Beginning August 7th - August 11th

11 am–2 pm. $10 for all-you-can-eat red beans. unitedwaysela.org. •

AUG 7th - AUG 28th

MUSICAL MONDAYS

CITÉ DES ARTS MONDAY

BLUEGRASS JAM

Lafayette, Louisiana

Know a little bluegrass? Or a lot of bluegrass? Meet other players and dabblers alike at Cité des Arts' weekly Bluegrass Jam, held every Monday evening. All ages and experience levels welcome. 6:30 pm–10 pm. Free. citedesarts.org. •

AUG 7th - AUG 28th

DANCIN' SHOES

ZYDECO DANCE LESSONS

Opelousas, Louisiana

Festivals every which way you turn... but are you bringing your all? Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas kindly offers free zydeco dance lessons every Monday to assist you in making the most of celebrations all year long. Just bring leather-soled shoes, a partner, and a positive attitude. 6 pm–7 pm in the Cafeteria. 747 Union St. Opelousas.

Contact (337) 842-2732 for more information. •

AUG 8th - AUG 11th

FUTURE BALLERINAS

TIPPY TOES DANCE WORKSHOP

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Pulse Dance Studio has teamed up with the East Baton Rouge Parish Library this summer to present the free dance program, Tippy Toes Dance Workshop. For small children ages three to seven who are interested in being introduced to the art of dance, the workshop will feature basic movements, feet positioning, and a short routine. 4 pm–6 pm both days (Tuesday and Friday). Register at (225) 274-4460. ebrpl.com. •

AUG 8th - AUG 26th

CREATIVE CLASSES

AUGUST AT CREATE STUDIOS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Whether you're brimming with ideas but can't paint within the lines, or you need a shove into the deep end of artistic inspiration—Create Studios, located at

546 Bienville Street in Baton Rouge's Capital Heights neighborhood, is the place to brush up. Here's what you can learn in August:

August 8: Blue Dog Your Dog. $55–$130

August 11: Resin Geode. $89.99–$99.99

August 12: Wine Glass Painting. $34–$37

August 17: Metal Stamped Jewelry. $42.50–$50

August 18: Mosaic Stained Glass. $55.

August 19: Oceanscape Resin Art. $75.99–$99

August 25: Broken Jewelry Resin Art. $39.99–$69.99

August 26: Resin Jewelry. $53.99–$59.99 evenbrite.com for more information. •

AUG 9th

HEARTH HOPPING

VIRTUAL GALLIER GATHERING: THE EVOLUTION OF THE GREAT AMERICAN KITCHEN Online

For its next virtual Gallier Gathering, the Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses are hosting a Zoom talk with architectural and culinary historian John Ota. Ota is the author of the best-selling book The Kitchen, which walks readers through history seeking the perfect North American kitchen while unpacking the roles of such spaces and the ways men, women, and food culture interact with them. 6 pm. Free. Register at eventbrite.com. •

AUG 10th

STRINGING ALONG

JAZZ LISTENING ROOM: CHARLIE RAUH

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

New York City-based composer and guitarist Charlie Rauh will perform at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center's Roland Black Box Studio as part of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge's Jazz Listening Room Series. 7:30 pm. $20 at bontempstix.com. Details at artsbr.org. •

AUG 10th - AUG 13th

DELTA BLUES

SUNFLOWER RIVER BLUES & GOSPEL FEST

Clarksdale, Mississippi

Visit Clarksdale presents the Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Fest, a musicfilled weekend right in the heart of Blues Country. Some of the performances include the Delta Blues Museum Band, Jaye Hammer, Bill Abel, Terry "Harmonica" Bean, Mark "Mule Man" Massey, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, The Sons of God, and many more. Friday 7 pm–12:15 am; Saturday 10 am–1:30 am; Sunday 3 pm–9:45 pm. VIP Sponsors are invited to a Grits,

Get your week started right with some two-steppin' to Cajun and zydeco favorites at Vermilionville in

Greens & BBQ party on Thursday night to kick it all off, featuring music by Stan Street & Jaxx Nassar, Sean "Bad" Apple, and Deak Harp. Free. Visit sunflowerfest.org for the full lineup. •

AUG 11 th

CREATIVE COMMUNITIES

UNCORKED ART WALK

Sunset, Louisiana

Sip in Sunset with the locals for the Uncorked Art Walk. Galleries along Napoleon Avenue—including Artworks by Ted Bertrand, boho, The Funky Flea, and Jerilyn's Fused Glass Art Gallery—will be open for viewing and shopping, with many of the artists present to discuss their work. Café

Josephine will provide wine and horsd'oeuvres at each gallery. 6 pm–9 pm. Free. (337) 662-6222. •

AUG 11th

A SIDE OF CULTURE

A TASTE OF VICKSBURG

Vicksburg, Mississippi

Head to the Vicksburg Convention Center for a celebration of all things Vicksburg. Each monthly event features local entertainers, artists, or history buffs who will share highlights of Vicksburg's rich culture and history. This month, meet author and journalist Jordan Rushing. $15 includes a meal and the potential to take home door prizes. Tickets can be purchased at the Vicksburg Convention Center Box Office. (601) 630-2929 or erinp@vicksburg.org. •

AUG 11 th

GIRL GROUPS

THE SHINDELLAS AT MID CITY BALLROOM

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Nashville girl pop vocal group

The Shindellas will perform a special set at Mid City Ballroom. 8 pm. $15. bontempstix.com. •

AUG 11 th - AUG 12 th

VIVA LA VIVALDI

BRSO PRESENTS VIVALDI'S THE FOUR SEASONS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Enjoy an intimate Candlelight Concert presented by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center, featuring Vivaldi's The Four Seasons (just because Louisiana's only two are "summer" and "not summer" doesn't mean we can't dream). 6:30 pm performances are sold out, 8:30 pm still available. $30–$55. brso.org. •

AUG 11 th - AUG 13 th

WITCHY BUSINESS NEW ORLEANS HEXFEST

New Orleans, Louisiana

This weekend, at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel convenes a community of New Orleans's witches, rootworkers, Voudou priests, and other magical folks from around the world. As the crossroads of Voodoo, Hoodoo, Witchcraft, and Christianity, New Orleans—the French Quarter in particular—has long been associated with spiritual power. For this special "Weekend of Witchery" presented by Brian Cain, Christian Day, and the Witches of New Orleans—forces align for a study and celebration of the city's spectrum of mysticism. The conference opens with a Riverboat Ritual and dinner held on an authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River, followed by two full days of workshops, drumming, and ritual. Between workshops and presentations by guest speakers, attendees can