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NEXT DDD MEETING |
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JULY 11TH, 2023 AT 8AM |
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DOWNTOWN EVENTS |
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JUNETEENTH UNITY FEST: BLACK IN BLOOM |
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Kick off the weekend with the annual Juneteenth Unity Festival in Galvez Plaza and Town Square! |
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Friday, June 16th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to join the festival for this free, remarkable event! Prepare for an incredible lineup of live performances, DJs, delicious food trucks, engaging panel discussions, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Don't forget to bring lawn chairs, invite friends, and bring the entire family to come out and celebrate Black art, food, culture, businesses, and freedom for all. We can't wait to see you there and make this Unity Festival an unforgettable experience! |
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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THU 15 JUNE |
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JUNETEENTH PANEL DISCUSSION |
LSU Museum of Art |
In honor of Juneteenth, this Thursday at 5:00 p.m. the LSU MOA is partnering with the Beta Iota Lambda and Xi Nu Lambda Chapters, to host an engaging panel discussion that will unpack the post-emancipation triumphs of Black Americans. |
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FRI 16 JUNE |
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FAMILY DINNER IMPROV COMEDY SHOW
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Hartley/Vey Studio at Manship Theatre |
From the folks who brought you Spoof Night! with Films at Manship comes a locally made, monthly Improv Comedy Show. Hang out with Baton Rouge's own "The Family Dinner Comedy Troupe" in the Hartley Vey Theatre for some live, interactive improv games.
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FRI 16 - SAT 17 JUNE |
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PRIDE: A CANDLELIGHT CONCERT |
John and Virginia Noland Black Box Studio |
Celebrate Pride Month and the music of queer icons at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center under the glow of candlelight this Friday and Saturday with times each evening at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Hear the BRSO string quartet perform music from Elton John, Frank Ocean, Stephen Sondheim, and more! |
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SAT 17 JUNE |
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FRESH FEST: TOMATO ME CRAZY |
Main Street Farmer's Market |
Join BREADA for the Red Stick Farmer's Market this Saturday at Fresh Fest for "Tomato Me Crazy" as they celebrate the vibrant world of tomatoes! Explore a variety of flavors, colors, and culinary possibilities that these juicy gems offer.
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SAT 17 JUNE |
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BATON ROUGE LATIN NIGHT |
Chelsea's Live |
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let the rhythm take over at Latin Night at Chelsea's Live this Saturday for Bad Bunny versus Peso Pluma night! Free salsa and bachata dance lessons by Isala from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m., with doors opening at 9:00 p.m. |
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MON 19 JUNE |
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JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY |
Baton Rouge African American Museum |
Join the Baton Rouge African American Museum at new museum location on Juneteenth and march from 538 South Boulevard to 805 St. Louis. There will be refreshments and an opportunity to view mock-ups of the new artifact rooms.
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THU 22 JUNE |
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"THE FADING LINE" COMMEMORATION |
Capitol Park Museum |
Mark your calendars for June 22 at 5:00 p.m. to join Capitol Park Museum for a special event, "The Fading Line: A Commemoration of the 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott." This event is a tribute to the brave individuals who took a stand against segregation and fought for equal rights in Baton Rouge. |
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