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Weekend Events!
What's happening Downtown this weekend?
Check out our Weekend Events list to keep tab on what's hot downtown each week! For more info,
visit our site at the link below!

www.downtownbatonrouge.org

20th Anniversary of Jamie Wax's Goin' To Jackson
Don't miss your last chance to catch Jamie Wax in his critically acclaimed one man show before it is retired this summer! Jamie Wax performs a comedic act that portrays five separate mental patients at the East Louisiana State Mental Hospital in Jackson, La. These characters are all in competition to be the spokesmodel for a mental health campaign. It's guaranteed to be a great show.

July 29,30,31, August 1,6
Manship Theatre


http://www.manshiptheatre.org/site.php?pageID=3&eID=4286

Last Sound of Summer Concert
This Friday night, July 30, will be your last chance to experience the Sounds of Summer Concert Series with Lil' Malcolm and the House Rockers (Rollicking Zydeco Accordion.) Come on out and enjoy an evening Downtown!

Visit the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge online for additional info and a full schedule of artist.

View event flyer


Stacked! USA MMA
This Saturday, the Baton Rouge River Center will host the most anticipated night of MMA fights in Baton Rouge history with former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ricco "Sauve" Rodriguez, former LSU Fullback Shawn "Savage" Jordan, and many others including two championship bouts. Doors Open at 6pm, Fights Begin at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $20.


http://www.brrivercenter.com/site.php?pageID=71&eID=596

Free First Sunday!
Pack up the kids and head Downtown for a day of FREE entertainment! Visit the establishments below for more info on activities and programs offered!

LASM
, Final day for Selected Miniatures from the LASM Collection. 100 S. River Rd., 344-5272, www.lasm.org

LSU Museum of Art, - 100 Lafayette St., 389-7200, www.lsumoa.com

Louisiana State Museum - 660 Fourth Street - 219-0726, http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/

Old State Capitol, 100 North Blvd., 342-0500, www.sos.louisiana.gov/museums/osc

USS Kidd, 305 S. River Rd., 342-1942, www.usskidd.com


Summer Sounds at St. James
Catch internationally renowned performers, Katherine Kemler, Professor of Flute at LSU and harpist Kimberly Houser, a professional-in-residence at LSU, as part of Summer Sounds at St. James, an evening of music each Wednesday in July at 7:00PM! The admission price for each concert is $10; college students with a valid ID will be admitted free. A reception follows each concert so that the audience may have opportunity to meet the performers and obtain their CDs.

http://www.stjamesbr.org/


Table Tops Auction at the Market
This Saturday's Market will feature Everything Eggplant! The Market will have many varieties of eggplant available including traditional purple, pale lavender, white and green. The Fresh from the Market cooking show welcomes Kelly Patrick Williams this Saturday. Chef Celeste and Chef Williams will highlight the many varieties of eggplant available at the Market in summer recipes for Market shoppers. The show begins at 10 AM in the North Street seating area of Main Street Market. Be sure to stop by the Table Tops auction inside the main entrance to the Market. You can bid on a table to have in your own home! Tickets for the Lagniappe Table giveaway will also be available for $10.

www.tabletopsbr.org

www.breada.org

"Save Our Waters"
The International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC) has been helping birds around the world since 1971. Its mission is to mitigate human impact on aquatic birds and other wildlife. This is achieved through rehabilitation, emergency response, education, research, planning and training. Help support our coast and the IBRRC at Dalton's this Saturday, July 31 with entertainment by CottonMouth. Doors open at 7PM, band starts at 8:30PM. No cover but a $5 donation is requested.

http://www.ibrrc.org/

Joan Baez next week!
A Once in a Lifetime Show! Legendary folk singer, songwriter and activist Joan Baez will perform at the River Center Theatre on August 5 @ 8PM. Get your tickets now!

http://www.brrivercenter.com/site.php?pageID=71&eID=604


For a full listing of upcoming events, visit our website.


227 Florida St.  |  Baton Rouge, LA 70801  |  (225) 389-5520 Office (225) 389-5523 Fax  |  8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F


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