Events for Saturday, August 4, 2007

Previous day | Next day

Event search

Jump to: Morning | Afternoon | Evening | Night | Time not available

Morning

Red Stick Farmers' Market

8 a.m. to noon, Downtown Baton Rouge (Free)

Main Street Market

Main Street Market will features the freshest fruits, veggies, dairy products and meats.

8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Downtown Baton Rouge

Red Stick Farmers' Market

8 a.m. to noon, Downtown Baton Rouge (Free)

Downtown Arts Market

Looking for hand crafted jewelry, unique ironwork, or that perfect piece of locally made pottery? Be sure to attend the lively, open-air Arts Market, held the first Saturday of each month. Metal sculpture, birdhouses, stained glass, hand-knit garment

8 a.m. to noon, Downtown Baton Rouge

Red Stick Farmers' Market

Browse through the wide variety of fruits, vegetables, bakery products, fresh meats, dairy products, prepared foods and more.

8 a.m. to noon, Main Street Market

Main Street Market

Main Street Market will features the freshest fruits, veggies, dairy products and meats.

8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Street Market

Downtown Arts Market

Looking for hand crafted jewelry, unique ironwork, or that perfect piece of locally made pottery? Be sure to attend the lively, open-air Arts Market, held the first Saturday of each month. Metal sculpture, birdhouses, stained glass, hand-knit garment

8 a.m., Main Street Market

Super Stories: A Brief History of Comics

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hill Memorial Library

Living History Weekend: World War II Infantry

Join the USS KIDD Living History crew as they demonstrate the uniforms, weaponry and equipment of U.S. Army infantrymen from the World War II era.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., USS Kidd Veterans Memorial & Museum

Sweet Memories: WBR's Cinclare Plantation and Sugar Mill

10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., West Baton Rouge Museum

Invasion: Japanese Robots From the Collection of Warren Schwartz

Invasion showcases a unique collection of Japanese robots made during the peak of these action figures' popularity, 1972 to 1982. The exhibition examines the allure, design and origin of robots.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Louisiana State University - Shaw Center for the Arts

Japanese Prints

This exhibit features Japanese prints from the collection of J. Lucille Evans.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Louisiana State University - Shaw Center for the Arts

From Geisha to Diva: The Kimonos of Ichimaru

Ichimaru was born into a poor family and became a geisha in the 1920s and early 1930s. She gained a reputation as an elegant and beautiful Geisha who possessed a "nightingale-like voice." The kimonos in this exhibition reflect her taste from the 1930

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Louisiana State University - Shaw Center for the Arts

Enduring Visions: Landscapes

Spotlighting New Orleans artists, this selection of panting and photographs celebrates the unique and, often, mystical beauty of the Louisiana landscape and the resilient nature of the artistic sprint following Katrina.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

David Hayes: Sculptures

This exhibition is the first endeavor by the LSU Museum of Art to bring art out of the museum and into the public plaza. Hayes' sculptures will be on view at the Shaw Center for the Arts plaza and atrium, Rue Albritton (behind the Shaw Center for the

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Louisiana State University - Shaw Center for the Arts

BabelCon

10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., West Baton Rouge Conference Center ($10 - $30)

Health Access American and Hearts Ease Church help to reduce the number of uninsured children

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hearts Ease Family Life Center (Free)

Planetarium: Mystery of the Nile

In April 2004, two explorers became the first in history to conquer all 3,260 miles of the world's greatest river, the Nile, from its source in the Ethiopian highlands to the Mediterranean Sea. 'Mystery of the Nile' tells their story. Crocodiles, dan

11 a.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Afternoon

Planetarium: Mystery of the Nile

In April 2004, two explorers became the first in history to conquer all 3,260 miles of the world's greatest river, the Nile, from its source in the Ethiopian highlands to the Mediterranean Sea. 'Mystery of the Nile' tells their story. Crocodiles, dan

1 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Cooking Basic Workshop

Children, ages 8 to 11, will learn about recipe cards, meal planning, and cooking basics.

2:30 p.m., East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library

Planetarium: Coral Reef Adventure

Coral Reef Adventure takes you to some of the largest, most beautiful and endangered coral reefs in the world. Come join the courageous expedition of a dedicated, real-life husband-andwife team, Howard and Michele Hall, who risk their lives to bring

3 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

There’s No Place Like Space

Christopher Kersey, from the Louisiana Observatory, will hold a presentation on the solar system and how to get involved in astronomy.

4 p.m., Baker Branch Library

There’s No Place Like Space

4 p.m., Central Branch Library

Artists' Panel Discussion and Reception

In conjunction with 'Enduring Visions: Recent Landscapes' by New Orleans Artists, artist and lecturer Jacqueline Bishop will moderate a panel discussion by the exhibition's artists entitled 'Redefining the Louisiana Landscape.' Topics will include th

5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Evening

The Red Shoes Tango Night

Join in on the Milonga, a social tango dance.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 2303 Government Street

Red Death

Red Death is a metal band from New York.

6:30 p.m., The Darkroom

Planetarium Visual Music Show - Pink Floyd: The Wall

Pink Floyd's album 'The Wall' from 1979 is one of the most creative musical productions in the history of rock music. 'Another Brick in the Wall,' 'Comfortably Numb,' Hey You,' 'Run Like Hell' and others epitomize the story of an antihero between war

7 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

All Shook Up

One girl's wish and a surprise visit from a mysterious, leather-jacketed stranger lead a small town to discover the freedom of dance, the magic of romance and the power of rock 'n' roll. The show features such legendary Elvis classics as 'Heartbreak

7 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theatre

Fantasticks -at -Pasqua Theater, The

'The Fantasticks' follows the romance of a boy, Matt, and a girl, Luisa, whose parents manufacture a "feud" as a way to bring their two children together. El Gallo, the story's narrator, is a dashing rogue hired by the parents to end the charade. T

8 p.m., Pasqua Theater

Fantasticks, The

'The Fantasticks' follows the romance of a boy, Matt, and a girl, Luisa, whose parents manufacture a "feud" as a way to bring their two children together. El Gallo, the story's narrator, is a dashing rogue hired by the parents to end the charade. T

8 p.m., Pasqua Theater

Jamie Wax's Goin' to Jackson

'Goin' to Jackson,' starring Jamie Wax, is a one-man comedy that explores the lives of five patients at East Louisiana State Mental Hospital in Jackson who are competing to be the Louisiana State Mental Health poster person and spokesmodel.

8 p.m., Louisiana State University - Shaw Center for the Arts

Kenny Kane

Kenny Kane and the Sketching Crew is a funny, original and cohesive show weaving stand-up, film shorts, video sketches and even a little dancing into an integrated comedy performance. Kenny Kane combines the frenetic pace of Robin Williams, the absur

8 p.m., The Funny Bone Comedy Club

Jamie Wax’s “Goin’ to Jackson”

8 p.m., Manship Theatre

Night

Glow in the Dark Bowling

Every Friday and Saturday night, Metro Bowl offers 'Glow in the Dark Bowling' while DJs play your favorite music.

9 p.m., Metro Bowl

Emily Branton

Emily Branton plays acoustic music.

9 p.m., Slippery Pete's

Live Music

Enjoy a different rock band every Wednesday through Saturday at Roux House.

9:30 p.m., The Roux House

Justinbailey

Justinbailey is an awesome local hardcore/punk band.

10 p.m., Spanish Moon

Kenny Kane

Kenny Kane and the Sketching Crew is a funny, original and cohesive show weaving stand-up, film shorts, video sketches and even a little dancing into an integrated comedy performance. Kenny Kane combines the frenetic pace of Robin Williams, the absur

10 p.m., The Funny Bone Comedy Club

Dance Fever With DJ Nick

DJ Nick's Indie Rock Dance Party is the only local nightlife activity that offers dancer friendly music from Postal Service to Mount Sims.

11 p.m., Red Star Bar

Time not available

Invasion! Japanese Robots from the Collection of Warren Schwartz

Time TBA, LSU Museum of Art ($4 - $85)

Previous day | Next day

Today's Events

Entree to Literacy fundraiser at local restaurants
Local restaurants listed in event description

>>More

Focus on Faculty
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

>>More

Computer Programs at the Library
Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library

>>More

Baby Steps
Bluebonnet Parc shopping center 5921 Bluebonnet Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70836

>>More

Storytime at the Library
Delmont Gardens Branch Library

>>More

ACT Practice Test for Students
Delmont Gardens Branch Library

>>More

ACT Practice Test for Students
Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library

>>More

ACT Practice Test for Students
Jones Creek Regional Branch Library

>>More

View All