Downtown Development District & A Passion for Progress

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DOWNTOWN EVENTS

THE CAPITAL CLASSIC IN DOWNTOWN BATON ROUGE

A jam-packed weekend of events!

Capital Classic is gearing everyone up for the exciting football games this weekend featuring Southern University, Grambling State, Jackson State and Louisiana State University! Some highlights of the featured Capital Classic events taking place this weekend in Downtown Baton Rouge are School House Rock Fest presented by City Year Baton Rouge in Galvez Plaza and Lauren Daigle's Kaleidoscope Tour at the Raising Cane's River Center. For more information about all the events taking place downtown and around Baton Rouge, check out Capital Classic's website below!

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EVENT CALENDAR

UPCOMING EVENTS

FRI 08 SEPT

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THE QUEEN BATON ROUGE: CAREER FAIR

The Queen Baton Rouge

Join The Queen Baton Rouge's all-star team as they seek enthusiastic and hardworking individuals for various positions in food & beverage, table games, players club, valet, and environmental services at their September 8^{^th}Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FRI 08 SEPT

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COCKTAILS WITH KATHRYN: OPÉRA LOUISIANE SEASON PREVIEW

City Club of Baton Rouge

Opéra Louisiana is introducing "Cocktails with Kathryn Frady," offering opera enthusiasts a chance to enjoy drinks, conversations, and exclusive season announcements. The event will be held at 5 p.m. on September 8^th.

FRI 08 SEPT

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FAMILY DINNER IMPROV COMEDY

Manship Theatre

Hang out this Friday night at 7 p.m. with Baton Rouge's own The Family Dinner Comedy Troupe in the Hartley Vey Theatre for some live, interactive improv games.

FRI 08 SEPT

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SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK FEST BY CITY YEAR

Galvez Plaza

City Year is hosting School House Rock Fest, a family-friendly outdoor festival for our champions, donors, and their families. The event takes place in Galvez Plaza on September 8^th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

FRI 08 SEPT

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LAUREN DAIGLE: THE KALEIDOSCOPE TOUR

The Raising Cane's River Center

Lauren Daigle is heading out on The Kaleidoscope Tour with a stop at the Raising Cane's River Center in Baton Rouge on September 8^th at 7 p.m.!

FRI 08 SEPT

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BOX & KEVIN: LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE

Jolie Pearl

Come out to Jolie Pearl to have some oysters and rock out with the band Box & Kevin! The live performance will begin at 8 p.m. and end at 11 p.m.

FRI 08 SEPT

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LSU VS GRAMBLING PRE-PARTY WITH THE MICHAEL FOSTER PROJECT

Chelsea's Live

Join the pre-party excitement at Chelsea's Live this Friday with The Michael Foster Project, kicking off at 8 p.m.. Grab your tickets now!

FRI 08 SEPT

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PRE-BAYOU CLASSIC: HBCU MIXER

The Main Lobby

Calling all HBCU alumni and supporters! Meet Grambling, Southern and Jackson State Alumni in Downtown Baton Rouge this Friday for a welcome mixer at The Main Lobby from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

SAT 09 SEPT

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ELIZABETH GRIMES DROESSLER MASTER CLASS SERIES

Cary Saurage Community Arts Center

This master class series is geared toward high school students in 9th-12th grades and is a 6 week course study! It is free to enroll and begins September 9^thfrom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SAT 09 - SUN 10 SEPT

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BASF'S KIDS' LAB

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12! The September workshop is "Operation Filtration". Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses.