Taste of Tiger Tailgating … Big top birthday for Brew Ha-Ha

Earn your ‘stripes’: Get inspired for LSU’s upcoming football season at the annual Taste of Tiger Tailgating expo at the Baton Rouge River Center this Saturday. Sample food and drinks from some of the city’s best caterers and restaurants, and pick up some new merchandise to wear on game day. It’s the biggest tailgating party around—at least until football season starts! Tickets are $25 at brrivercenter.com. 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Cake and costume: What combines cake balls, an 8K, a costume party and much more? Local coffeehouse Brew Ha-Ha’s 8th Birthday Party on Saturday, Sept. 8th. Celebrate eight years of fresh coffee and tasty treats at this family-friendly fun free-for-all, starting at noon. Click here for more information.