Things to do this week in Baton Rouge: Ghost stories, galas and more

Get batty at LSU Hilltop Arboretum Tuesday

Join the LSU Hilltop Arboretum for an evening of science, sips and stewardship at Bats and Brews on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

From 6 to 8 p.m., learn about the bat species that live in Louisiana and sip on craft beers from Rally Cap Brewing Company.

LSU Hilltop Arboretum is located at 11855 Highland Rd. Register for this event here.

Create your own ghost stories Tuesday

Prepare for a night of spooky sketching and ghost stories at the LSU Museum of Art on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Ghost Stories in the Gallery is an event where guests will draw, paint, write and share ideas from 6 to 8 p.m.

The event is free, but pre-registration is encouraged. The LSU Museum of Art is located at 100 Lafayette St. 

Listen to haunting tunes Wednesday and Thursday

Listen to a spooky concert in the Louisiana Art & Science Museum’s Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and Thursday, Oct. 29.

At Family Fright Night, families are invited to trick-or-treat through the museum, then listen to songs inspired by popular Halloween films under the stars in the planetarium.

You can purchase tickets for both nights here. LASM is located at 100 S. River Rd.

Attend a spirited fundraiser Thursday

Visit the Old State Capitol for the annual Spirits of Louisiana fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Spirits of Louisiana honors the history of the Old State Capitol with food, music and locally distilled craft spirits. 

Adults 21 and older can purchase tickets here. Louisiana’s Old State Capitol is located at 100 North Blvd.

Celebrate an award presentation Thursday

On Thursday, Oct. 29, attend the 19th Annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence.

This year’s award honors Rob Franklin, author of Great Black Hope, and will be held at Manship Theatre, located at 100 Lafayette St.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and you can RSVP here.