Things to do this week in Baton Rouge: Perseid meteor shower, a book club meeting and more events

August 5, 2026

TBR Books and Tea’s flagship book club is discussing A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams at this month’s meeting.

Stop by from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

TBR Books and Tea is located at 7276 Highland Rd. RSVP here.

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BREC hosts a Social Sewing and Quirky Quilting workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Jackson Road Park.

Bring or borrow supplies to work on individual or group projects from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Register online. Jackson Road Park is located at 12250 Sullivan Rd.

Witness the Perseid meteor shower at BREC’s Highland Road Observatory on Wednesday night.

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Although telescopes aren’t needed to view Perseids, a telescope will be available to view other celestial objects.

Show up to the Highland Road Observatory, located at 13800 Highland Rd., between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. for the best chance to witness this phenomenon.

Nashville-based soul artist Jed Harrelson will play at Chelsea’s Live with opener Them Ol Ghosts on Thursday, Aug.13 at 8 p.m.

The artist’s sound features a unique blend of soul, rock and R&B.

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Tickets start at $25. Chelsea’s Live is located at 1010 Nicholson Rd.