Virtual reception for new exhibition at Baton Rouge Gallery Wednesday
Baton Rouge Gallery’s “First Wednesday” opening reception for its August artist members show is going virtual due to the spread of the delta variant of COVID-19.
This Wednesday, Aug. 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m., the gallery will host a virtual opening reception for the exhibition of new works from artists Anita Cooke, Audra Kohout, Hye Yeon Nam, and Thomas Neff, featuring pieces in sculpture, photography, painting and mixed media.
The reception will take place live on Facebook and YouTube. Find out more information about the event here.
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Art lovers are still encouraged to check out the exhibit in person throughout the month, though face masks are required for all attendees. Baton Rouge Gallery is at 1515 Dalrymple Drive.
The Harlem Globetrotters take Baton Rouge Friday
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters will bring its signature on-court antics to the Raising Cane’s River Center this week.
As part of the Globetrotter’s 2021 Spread Game Tour, this event comes with unique opportunities for exclusive extras such as celebrity court passes, meet and greets with the players, and more.
The team will play at the Raising Cane’s River Center on Friday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets or learn more about the various ticket packages, click here.
Loudness War hosts album release concert at Mid City Ballroom Friday
Join local fuzz-rock band Loudness War to celebrate the release of the group’s latest project, a “mini-album” and cassette tape titled Dream Popped. Opening for Loudness war will be CHEW from Atlanta, Georgia, and Tattered Rabbit from New Orleans.
The show will be Friday, Aug. 6, at Mid City Ballroom, 136 S. Acadian Thruway, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the music starting at 8. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased either online or at the door.
Grateful Dead tribute show heads to Red Stick Social Friday
Dead Heads of Baton Rouge, this one’s for you: the Iko Allstars, a band of New Orleans musicians dedicated to honoring the legacy of the Grateful Dead, will perform at Red Stick Social this week.
The group retains a revolving cast of some of the best musicians in New Orleans, creating a six-person band that mirrors the original lineup of the Grateful Dead for each performance.
The concert will be Friday, Aug. 6, at Red Stick Social, 1503 Government St., with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show starting at 8. Tickets are available for $10 and can be purchased here.
Art fest and poetry slam at Mid-City Artisans Saturday
Mid-City Artisans, a local retail gallery and arts education center, will host its Art Day and Poetry Slam this week. Attendees can watch artists as they create original work on the spot, meet local artisans, shop for art and more.
Also, local food truck Boo’s Best BBQ will be on site for the event serving up some delicious barbecue.
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The Art Day begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, and the Poetry Slam begins at 3 p.m. Mid-City Artisans is at 516 Moore St. To register for attendance or learn more about the event, click here.
Share your thoughts on improving the lakes at Our Lakes Fest Sunday
Want to voice your opinions and share ideas about how to improve and redesign the LSU and City Park lakes? Head to the waterfront on Sunday, Aug. 8, for Our Lakes Fest. The event features local art, family-friendly activities, information about the lakes and opportunities to share your feedback on design ideas for the project. You’ll be able to find activity nodes at Milford Wampold Memorial Park, City-Brooks Park
and the Lod Cook Alumni Center.
Our Lakes Fest takes place noon-6 p.m. Aug. 8. Find out more information here.