March 3
Take a trip down memory lane during The Barenstain Bears Live Musical at Independence Park Theatre at 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. theparktheatre.com
March 4
The Wearin' of the Green parade. File photo
March 2017 Calendar of Events
March 3
Take a trip down memory lane during The Barenstain Bears Live Musical at Independence Park Theatre at 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. theparktheatre.com
March 4
Race for a Cure. Work up a sweat and further the movement to cure breast cancer at the 21st annual Susan G. Komen race. The event starts at the LSU Old Front Nine. komenbatonrouge.org
March 5
Brunch for a Cure. Grab your friends and brunch for a cause at one of this citywide event’s participating restaurants, including The Overpass Merchant, Pelican House, Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar and others. Portions of restaurant sales will be donated to Susan G. Komen Baton Rouge. brbrunches.com
March 9
At The Market at Circa 1857’s Champarty, indulge in free Champagne, and hors d’oeuvres, and enjoy performances by Captain Green and the University High School Marching Band. The works of more than 25 artists and craftsmen will also be on display. Find the event on Facebook.
March 11
Celebration of Women luncheon. Nonprofit Follow Dreams Productions will hold a luncheon honoring the achievements of women of all races and backgrounds. The event begins 11 a.m. at the Belle of Baton Rouge Atrium. Tickets are $50 with portions of proceeds supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. giseleharalson.com
March 12
The Price is Right Live. Take your chance to “come on down” at The Price is Right Live stage-show at the Raising Cane’s River Center Theatre. Ticket prices vary. raisingcanesrivercenter.com
Join Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center at the annual
St. Joseph Altar event dedicated to the sick and dying. The event has a special new meaning this year, as it celebrates the unbreakable spirit of Louisianans who suffered during the flood. Dozens of local restaurants and chefs will donate food, including chefs Peter Sclafani of Ruffino’s and John Folse. Noon-4 p.m. cypressspringsprayercenter.org
March 16
Preserve Louisiana hosts a discussion featuring Joseph McGill of The Slave Dwelling Project, which explores plantation life from the viewpoint of slaves and hosts overnight stays in buildings once occupied by slaves. The panel discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Governor’s Mansion. preserve-louisiana.org
March 18
Wearin’ of the Green Parade. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the 31st annual parade beginning at 10 a.m. The parade starts at Hundred Oaks and South Acadian Thruway and ends in the Perkins Road overpass area. Turn to page 101 for info on more St. Patrick’s Day weekend events. See the full parade route at paradegroup.com.
March 19
Grab your sneakers for the St. Patrick’s Day 3.17 and Half Mile Fun Run, hosted by Fleet Feet Sports Baton Rouge from 5 to 8 p.m. The run will take place at 6251 Perkins Road. Registration prices vary. fleetfeetbatonrouge.com
March 25
Discuss, network and get informed about LGBTQ issues at the 2017 Louisiana Queer Conference held at the LSU Business Complex from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. laqueerconference.org
March 25
Head to the Lamar-Dixon Center for the 44th Annual Cat Show hosted by the Greater Baton Rouge Cat Club. Cats and kittens will be available for adoption. Admission prices vary. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. batonrougecatclub.org
March 25-26
The Mistletoe Market of Baton Rouge offers a spring shopping extravaganza featuring local vendors. Admission is $6. mistletoemarketbr.com
March 2
Grammy Award-winning duo Twenty One Pilots takes the Smoothie King Center stage at 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. smoothiekingcenter.com
March 11-12
Enjoy music, food, art and vendors at the Buku Music + Art Project held at Mardi Gras World. Headliners include Deadmau5, Travis Scott and Young Thug. Ticket prices vary. thebukuproject.com
March 25
The Charlie Wilson Tour will be stopping at the Smoothie King Center. See 11-time Grammy nominee Charlie Wilson perform live with Fantasia and Johnny Gill. Ticket prices vary. smoothiekingcenter.com
March 5
The African American Heritage Foundation will host the 14th Annual African American History Parade. The parade will start at the Clifton Chenier Center. 2-5 p.m. facebook.com/AfricanAmericanHeritageFoundation
March 12
Enjoy the Annual SOAD Fashion Show held at the Acadiana Center for the Arts, showcasing works created by first-year students at the UL-Lafayette School of Architecture and Design. Tickets are $10. soad.louisiana.edu/news-events
March 24-25
Head to the Cajundome for the Toughest Monster Truck Tour happening 7:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Ticket prices vary. toughestmonstertrucks.com
March 31
Join Mickey and Minnie Mouse at the Cajundome as they perform in Disney on Ice Presents Dare To Dream at 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. disneyonice.com
