March 1
Baton Rouge Gallery hosts its First Wednesday opening, 7-9 p.m., highlighting the works of collage artist Paul Dean, sculpturist Michael W. Howes and painter Marcus McAllister. The works will be on display through March 30. batonrougegallery.org
Beginning March 4
Learn how polymers are used in the making of art in the “Polymers in Art Through the Centuries” exhibition at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, ranging from Japanese lacquerware and oil paint examples to 3D printing. Admission prices vary. lasm.org
March 4
Learn the ins and outs of calligraphy at the Modern Calligraphy Beginner’s Workshop hosted by Wit and Fellow Calligraphy + Fine Art at The Parlor. Tickets are $120. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
witandfellow.com
March 10-26
Theatre Baton Rouge presents The Drowsy Chaperone, a jazz-style comedy musical. Times vary. Tickets are $29. theatrebr.org
March 11
View “Work in Process: Paintings,” by Louisiana artist Gustave Blache III, a collection of contemporary paintings of people engaged in their everyday work, at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. Admission prices vary. lasm.org
March 24
Join Of Moving Colors in celebrating its “Lil Havana”-themed 30th Year Anniversary Gala with entertainment, Cuban food, live music, hand-rolled cigars and poolside libations. Tickets are $100. ofmovingcolors.org
March 25
The Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre hosts the annual “Dancin’ in the Streets” block party fundraiser at Perkins Rowe. Ticket prices vary. batonrougeballet.org
March 31
See two art exhibits in one night at the Art After Hours: The Substance of Art event at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Admission prices vary. lasm.org
March 3
Singer-songwriter Ben Folds performs at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets from $35. lbatonrouge.com
March 7
Canadian singer-songwriter City and Colour takes the stage with Dallas Green at Varsity Theatre. 7 p.m. Tickets are $35. varsitytheatre.com
March 9
Check out local rap artist Adam Dollar$ along with L. Franchise and Joe Scott at Varsity Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. varsitytheatre.com
March 10
The Cold War Kids, a California-based indie rock band, performs at Varsity Theatre. 9 p.m. Tickets are $22 in advance; $25 at the door. varsitytheatre.com
March 11
Local rock band Particle Devotion and High Divers perform live at Spanish Moon. Admission is $10. thespanishmoon.com
March 11-12
Check out the alternative rock band The Revivalists and ROAR performing at The Varsity for two nights. 9 p.m. Tickets are $22 in advance and $25 at the door. varsitytheatre.com
March 17
YouTube-star-turned-music-artist Kane Brown performs at The Texas Club. 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. thetexasclub.com
March 18
Watch 16-year-old musician, singer, songwriter and historical actor James Linden Hogg perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Manship Theatre. Tickets are $25 (plus fees). manshiptheatre.org
March 24
Presented by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, the Music in Our Schools Benefit Concert will be at 7 p.m. at the Manship Theatre. Ticket prices vary. manshiptheatre.org
March 25
The Red Dragon Songwriter Series presents Austin-based musician Bob Schneider with special guest Michael Pinter at the Manship Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. manshiptheatre.org
March 31
Relive the ’90s at the Keith Sweat concert happening at the Raising Cane’s River Center Arena at 8 p.m. Sweat will perform with K-Ci & Jojo, 112 and Avant. Ticket prices vary. raisingcanesrivercenter.com
