Upcoming Events
Live After Five featuring The Original Pinettes
Get ready to dance, eat, drink and shop in the Louisiana sunshine at Baton Rouge’s most popular FREE community event.
The Original Pinettes Brass Band are a New Orleans brass band. Consisting entirely of women, they are the city’s only all-female brass band.
Casting Crowns
The multi-platinum selling Grammy group is joined by a live symphony on its 20th Anniversary Tour: A Live Symphony Experience. Featuring hit songs from the band’s current chart-topping Healer album, the show includes a 20-year repertoire of songs like Only Jesus, Nobody, Praise You In This Storm and East To West.
Talent Advancement Program
Talent Advancement Program (T.A.P) is new workforce development initiative designed to address the growing need for subject matter expertise within the greater Baton Rouge creative sector. TAP is offering two individual career tracks, audio engineering and gallery arts, both providing a combination of course work and hands-on training. Participants must be 18 years or older and will receive training from area professionals.
The Humans
Ren Price directs this City Series production of the Tony Award-winning play detailing the heart and horrors of the Blake clan as patriarch Erik Blake gathers his Pennsylvania family to at his daughter’s lower Manhattan apartment to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Live After Five featuring the Bucktown All-Stars
Get ready to dance, eat, drink and shop in the Louisiana sunshine at Baton Rouge’s most popular FREE community event.
Rock & Roll and R&B meet in NOLA. 60s,R&B,soul,&70s funk mixed with New Orleans music and lotsa laughs!
Ed Willis & Blues 4 $ale
This month’s Historical Happy Hour does double duty as an opening for the art exhibit, “Evolution of the Revolution,” which will be on display at the West Baton Rouge Museum from May 18th to August 25th, 2024. This fascinating multi-media installation (presented by the California African American Museum, created by Surreal Box Cinema) features huge, colorful photos depicting key moments in Black history, and is the product of collaboration between photographers and set designers Lynn Rossi and Nichelle Evans. The exhibit will be open to the public during Historical Happy Hour.
This FREE event is open to the public. The band will be performing outdoors from the Juke Joint stage on the grounds of the West Baton Rouge Museum near 6th Street. All are invited to bring blankets, folding chairs, and refreshments to enjoy on the museum grounds. In the event of inclement weather, the event will move indoors.
Bach to the Beatles: A Concert with Candles
A quartet of your BRSO musicians performing pieces from Bach to The Beatles in an intimate venue, surrounded by candlelight. Whether you’re looking for a unique performance or a romantic evening, this concert is for you.
Orchid’s Arc
Of Moving Colors premier’s Orchid's Arc, a performance featuring company members alongside participants of its Dance for Parkinson's group.
Bach to the Beatles: A Concert with Candles
A quartet of your BRSO musicians performing pieces from Bach to The Beatles in an intimate venue, surrounded by candlelight. Whether you’re looking for a unique performance or a romantic evening, this concert is for you.
Talent Advancement Program
Talent Advancement Program (T.A.P) is new workforce development initiative designed to address the growing need for subject matter expertise within the greater Baton Rouge creative sector. TAP is offering two individual career tracks, audio engineering and gallery arts, both providing a combination of course work and hands-on training. Participants must be 18 years or older and will receive training from area professionals.
Bach to the Beatles: A Concert with Candles
A quartet of your BRSO musicians performing pieces from Bach to The Beatles in an intimate venue, surrounded by candlelight. Whether you’re looking for a unique performance or a romantic evening, this concert is for you.
Bach to the Beatles: A Concert with Candles
A quartet of your BRSO musicians performing pieces from Bach to The Beatles in an intimate venue, surrounded by candlelight. Whether you’re looking for a unique performance or a romantic evening, this concert is for you.
Alvin Batiste Jazz Society Listening Room- Betsy Braud & Company
Come enjoy the jazz stylings of Betsy Braud & Company at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center at 7:00pm. The band will play for an hour before allowing an open jam session for anyone with their own instrument to join. This event is open to the public and tickets are $10 at the door and $5 for students with valid school I.D.
The Humans
Ren Price directs this City Series production of the Tony Award-winning play detailing the heart and horrors of the Blake clan as patriarch Erik Blake gathers his Pennsylvania family to at his daughter’s lower Manhattan apartment to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Live After Five featuring The Michael Foster Project
Get ready to dance, eat, drink and shop in the Louisiana sunshine at Baton Rouge’s most popular FREE community event.
The Michael Foster Project is a Baton Rouge based brass band, covering multiple genres of music. From Traditional Jazz to Latin, Pop to Hip-Hop, this group is Baton Rouge’s longest running brass band making their start in the late 90’s.
Talent Advancement Program
Talent Advancement Program (T.A.P) is new workforce development initiative designed to address the growing need for subject matter expertise within the greater Baton Rouge creative sector. TAP is offering two individual career tracks, audio engineering and gallery arts, both providing a combination of course work and hands-on training. Participants must be 18 years or older and will receive training from area professionals.
BR Concert Band
Celebrate Memorial Day with a program of patriotic music, lively marches and some solemn songs to honor those soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Free & open to the pubic.
Walker Percy Weekend
Good food, craft beer and bourbon, live music and a great time talking about books and Southern culture under the live oaks at this ninth annual celebration of the acclaimed novelist's life and work. Proceeds support the Julius Freyhan Foundation dedicated to restoring the historic Freyhan School to serve as a community and cultural center for West Feliciana Parish.
Washington Parish Balloon Fest
Three days of fun begin Friday at 5 p.m. and continue until 9 Sunday night. Balloons, live music, local artists, a carnival and more.
Little Shop of Horrors
Check out this horror/comedy/rock musical that follows a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh.
Talent Advancement Program
Talent Advancement Program (T.A.P) is new workforce development initiative designed to address the growing need for subject matter expertise within the greater Baton Rouge creative sector. TAP is offering two individual career tracks, audio engineering and gallery arts, both providing a combination of course work and hands-on training. Participants must be 18 years or older and will receive training from area professionals.
Washington Parish Balloon Fest
Three days of fun begin Friday at 5 p.m. and continue until 9 Sunday night. Balloons, live music, local artists, a carnival and more.
Little Shop of Horrors
Check out this horror/comedy/rock musical that follows a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh.
Walker Percy Weekend
Good food, craft beer and bourbon, live music and a great time talking about books and Southern culture under the live oaks at this ninth annual celebration of the acclaimed novelist's life and work. Proceeds support the Julius Freyhan Foundation dedicated to restoring the historic Freyhan School to serve as a community and cultural center for West Feliciana Parish.
Washington Parish Balloon Fest
Three days of fun begin Friday at 5 p.m. and continue until 9 Sunday night. Balloons, live music, local artists, a carnival and more.
Little Shop of Horrors
Check out this horror/comedy/rock musical that follows a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh.
Little Shop of Horrors
Check out this horror/comedy/rock musical that follows a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh.
Talent Advancement Program
Talent Advancement Program (T.A.P) is new workforce development initiative designed to address the growing need for subject matter expertise within the greater Baton Rouge creative sector. TAP is offering one 10-week long course focusing on video production for $100. The course will include a combination of coursework and hands-on training from local professionals. Participants must be 18 years or older.
Little Shop of Horrors
Check out this horror/comedy/rock musical that follows a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh.
Cinderella (Enchanted Version)
TBR stages this classic fairy tale for its 2024 summer musical; based on the book and lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein and music by Richard Rodgers.
Celebration of Pride: A Concert with Candles
Get your tickets now to celebrate Pride Month and the music of queer icons at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. Hear your BRSO string quartet perform music from Elton John, Chopin, Frank Ocean, Stephen Sondheim, Jonathan Larson, Tchaikovsky and more!
Mid City Live!
Mid City Live! is a comedy variety show performed by Baton Rouge comedians and musicians. The show features original skits, standup comedy, and music.
Cast/Comedians:
Brandon Bruffett | JestKinni | Mike Honore
Mighty King | Gloria McConnell | Crazy Ree
J. Smith | Jay Thibodeaux
Celebration of Pride: A Concert with Candles
Get your tickets now to celebrate Pride Month and the music of queer icons at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. Hear your BRSO string quartet perform music from Elton John, Chopin, Frank Ocean, Stephen Sondheim, Jonathan Larson, Tchaikovsky and more!
Celebration of Pride: A Concert with Candles
Get your tickets now to celebrate Pride Month and the music of queer icons at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. Hear your BRSO string quartet perform music from Elton John, Chopin, Frank Ocean, Stephen Sondheim, Jonathan Larson, Tchaikovsky and more!
Celebration of Pride: A Concert with Candles
Get your tickets now to celebrate Pride Month and the music of queer icons at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. Hear your BRSO string quartet perform music from Elton John, Chopin, Frank Ocean, Stephen Sondheim, Jonathan Larson, Tchaikovsky and more!
Cinderella (Enchanted Version)
TBR stages this classic fairy tale for its 2024 summer musical; based on the book and lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein and music by Richard Rodgers.
Cinderella (Enchanted Version)
TBR stages this classic fairy tale for its 2024 summer musical; based on the book and lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein and music by Richard Rodgers.
Arts For EveryBody
At a moment when Americans face acute challenges to their individual and collective wellbeing, the audacious new campaign from One Nation/One Project titled Arts For EveryBody is about to prove how the arts can lead to healthier people and healthier communities. Inspired by the 1936 Federal Theatre Project where 18 cities and towns presented their own interpretations of the anti-fascist play “It Can't Happen Here,” Arts For EveryBody will bring together people and communities.
On July 27, 2024, artists, civic leaders, and community health providers in 18 cities and towns across America will simultaneously premiere an array of large-scale participatory art projects which will draw on the sounds, styles, and stories of their communities to answer the prompt “No place like home.”
In big cities and rural counties, hundreds of actors, muralists, poets, folk dancers, circus clowns, farmers, flower artists, skaters, cooks, architects, DJs, puppeteers, nurses, mariachi players, bamboo weavers and more will create new works that show the world where they come from. The result will be a celebration of American pluralism–of unity through diversity. From Seattle to Gainesville, from Providence to Honolulu, it will be an outpouring of local joy.
Sunday in the Park
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Sunday in the Park concert series returns for its fall season this October. The series of free, outdoor concerts feature Louisiana musicians performing on the Shaw Center for the Arts Plaza Sunday afternoons from 2-5 p.m. Free & open to the public.
Louisiana Arts Summit
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, in partnership with the Louisiana Division of the Arts, is proud to host the Louisiana Arts Summit (LAS). The three-day event offers artists, arts organizations, educators, business leaders, and community members opportunities for discussion, networking, and professional development. This year’s summit takes place at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center in Baton Rouge Oct. 9-11, 2024.
The conference features workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions covering several cornerstone themes including but not limited to cultural sustainability, economic development and the arts, long term financial planning, disaster planning, branding and promotion, equity and accessibility, and arts education.
Louisiana Arts Summit
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, in partnership with the Louisiana Division of the Arts, is proud to host the Louisiana Arts Summit (LAS). The three-day event offers artists, arts organizations, educators, business leaders, and community members opportunities for discussion, networking, and professional development. This year’s summit takes place at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center in Baton Rouge Oct. 9-11, 2024.
The conference features workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions covering several cornerstone themes including but not limited to cultural sustainability, economic development and the arts, long term financial planning, disaster planning, branding and promotion, equity and accessibility, and arts education.
Louisiana Arts Summit
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, in partnership with the Louisiana Division of the Arts, is proud to host the Louisiana Arts Summit (LAS). The three-day event offers artists, arts organizations, educators, business leaders, and community members opportunities for discussion, networking, and professional development. This year’s summit takes place at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center in Baton Rouge Oct. 9-11, 2024.
The conference features workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions covering several cornerstone themes including but not limited to cultural sustainability, economic development and the arts, long term financial planning, disaster planning, branding and promotion, equity and accessibility, and arts education.
Sunday in the Park
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Sunday in the Park concert series returns for its fall season this October. The series of free, outdoor concerts feature Louisiana musicians performing on the Shaw Center for the Arts Plaza Sunday afternoons from 2-5 p.m. Free & open to the public.
Sunday in the Park
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Sunday in the Park concert series returns for its fall season this October. The series of free, outdoor concerts feature Louisiana musicians performing on the Shaw Center for the Arts Plaza Sunday afternoons from 2-5 p.m. Free & open to the public.
Sunday in the Park
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Sunday in the Park concert series returns for its fall season this October. The series of free, outdoor concerts feature Louisiana musicians performing on the Shaw Center for the Arts Plaza Sunday afternoons from 2-5 p.m. Free & open to the public.
Giving Tuesday
GivingTuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity.
Their global network collaborates year-round to inspire generosity around the world, with a common mission to build a world where generosity is part of everyday life. Please consider supporting the Arts Council during the holiday season. See the links below for more information.
Festival of Lights
Baton Rouge’s oldest holiday tradition transforms the winter sky into a wonderland. The Mayor lights North Boulevard with half a million sparkling lights. Experience the magic beneath the 25-foot Christmas tree in North Boulevard Town Square. Enjoy the arts market for Christmas gift shopping, live music, dance performances, and fireworks!
Louisiana Short Stories Book Signing
Join us for an authors' talk & book signing!
Meet the authors, all age 55 and older, who created this collection of 20 Louisiana-themed short stories reflecting the culture and resiliency of the state and its people - a culmination of ACGBR's fall Creative Aging Writers' Workshop,
facilitated by award-winning author Rannah Gray.
Dustin Gaspard- Music at the Capitol
Join the Nous Foundation and the Friends of the Capitol Park Museum for a free, intimate performance with singer/ songwriter Dustin Gaspard showcasing his vocal talents and journey with French. A special thanks to our champagne sponsor, Dark 30.
Dékouvri langaj Lalwizyàn/ Découvrez les langues de Louisiane/ Discover Louisiana Languages
Talent Advancement Program
Talent Advancement Program (T.A.P) is new workforce development initiative designed to address the growing need for subject matter expertise within the greater Baton Rouge creative sector. TAP is offering two individual career tracks, audio engineering and gallery arts, both providing a combination of course work and hands-on training. Participants must be 18 years or older and will receive training from area professionals.
Ariel Elias
Elias’ comedy is a fun mesh of unique, personal stories mixed with witty and wry observations.
Dance Concert and Physical Theatre Showcase
An LSU tradition that merges the beaty of the School of Theatre's annual Dance Concert with its the thrilling high-flying Physical Theatre. LSU students will tell stories through movement — part dance, part aerial silk work.
The Arts Council’s Dance For All program, sponsored by the Pennington Foundation, will be the first performance of the concert.
The event is open to the public, tickets are $10 for students with valid school I.D. and $15 for regular attendees.
OMC Legends of Light Gala
Join Of Moving Colors for one of the city’s best costume parties this year’s OMC Legend. Hosted by Jency & Aaron Hogan, VIP tickets include a pre-party toast in the couple’s private apartment above the studio.
Sunday in the Park
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Sunday in the Park concert series returns for its 16th spring season this April. The series of free, outdoor concerts feature Louisiana musicians performing on the Shaw Center for the Arts Plaza Sunday afternoons from 2-5 p.m. This series is free and open to the public.
April 28th will be a performance by Gerard Delafose and the Zydeco Gators.
A Night of Skits & Monologues
Join 225 Theatre Collective in support of local performers as they dive into characters and their stories to bring you an entertaining night full of laughter, suspense, and lots of drama.
Talent Advancement Program
Talent Advancement Program (T.A.P) is new workforce development initiative designed to address the growing need for subject matter expertise within the greater Baton Rouge creative sector. TAP is offering two individual career tracks, audio engineering and gallery arts, both providing a combination of course work and hands-on training. Participants must be 18 years or older and will receive training from area professionals.
Live After Five featuring Todd O’Neill
Get ready to dance, eat, drink and shop in the Louisiana sunshine at Baton Rouge’s most popular FREE community event.
Todd O’Niell is a Louisiana-born country artist with an eclectic style that makes room for R&B and rock & roll influences.
Steel Magnolias
Take a seat in Chinquapin’s “it” beauty salon, where the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, "I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for 40years"; eccentric millionaire, Clairee; local social leader, M’Lynn and daughter Shelby, who’s about to marry a “good ole boy”; and her new Annelle, who’s not sure whether or not she’s still married.
Chamber Strings
Unwind and lose yourself in the enchanting music to close out our Lamar Family Chamber Series! Picture yourself kicking back in a cozy atmosphere, surrounded by the soothing sounds of talented musicians. Whether you're a classical aficionado or just looking for a fun night out, this concert promises to be an experience you won't want to miss.
Glen Miller Orchestra
The 17-member orchestra Glenn Miller Orchestra, along with lead singers and vocal group, performs its catalog of Big Band classics, including In The Mood, Chattanooga Choo Choo, A String Of Pearls, Little Brown Jug, Pennsylvania 6-5000, Tuxedo Junction and, of course, its theme song, Moonlight Serenade.
Sunday in the Park
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Sunday in the Park concert series returns for its 16th spring season this April. The series of free, outdoor concerts feature Louisiana musicians performing on the Shaw Center for the Arts Plaza Sunday afternoons from 2-5 p.m. This series is free and open to the public.
April 14th will be a performance by The Brosfresh at the Baton Rouge Blues Festival.
Turnpike Troubadours w/Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and Trampled by Turtles
Turnpike Troubadours formed in 2005 and their 2017’s A Long Way from Your Heart peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Top Country chart. Isbell is the winner of the 2016 Americana Music Honors & Awards: Album of the Year, Something More Than Free; and Song of the Year, 24 Frames. His band, The 400 Unit, is primarily made up of musicians from the Muscle Shoals area; and Trampled by Turtles is an American bluegrass-influenced folk band.
Cinderella
Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre presents ’s one of the our favorite full-length ballets, with all of the fun and mysterious magic audiences of all ages will love.
Talent Advancement Program
Talent Advancement Program (T.A.P) is new workforce development initiative designed to address the growing need for subject matter expertise within the greater Baton Rouge creative sector. TAP is offering two individual career tracks, audio engineering and gallery arts, both providing a combination of course work and hands-on training. Participants must be 18 years or older and will receive training from area professionals.
Layla Musselwhite with Jimmy Robinson
Musselwhite is a New Orleans-based singer, songwriter and slide guitarist who draws on a rich musical legacy via her father, blues legend Charlie Musselwhite. First making a name for himself playing electric guitar and leading the psychedelic rock/blues band Ejaculation in the late 60s, Robinson founded the celebrated instrumental rock fusion band, Woodenhead in 1975, which celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Live After Five featuring Kenny Neal
Get ready to dance, eat, drink and shop in the Louisiana sunshine at Baton Rouge’s most popular FREE community event.
Kenny Neal, a modern swamp blues master and multi-instrumentalist, kicks off the Baton Rouge Blues Festival at Live After Five.
Louisiana Short Stories Book Signing
Join us for an authors' talk & book signing!
Meet the authors, all age 55 and older, who created this collection of 20 Louisiana-themed short stories reflecting the culture and resiliency of the state and its people - a culmination of ACGBR's fall Creative Aging Writers' Workshop, facilitated by award-winning author Rannah Gray.
Steel Magnolias
Take a seat in Chinquapin’s “it” beauty salon, where the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, "I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for 40years"; eccentric millionaire, Clairee; local social leader, M’Lynn and daughter Shelby, who’s about to marry a “good ole boy”; and her new Annelle, who’s not sure whether or not she’s still married.
International Accordion Kings, with Steve Riley
The accordion is an important part of many forms of traditional music throughout the world including Cajun, Creole, French Canadian, jazz, Eastern European, conjunto and polka. Cajun accordionist virtuoso Steve Riley presents a musical journey through many different accordion styles and cultures featuring some of today’s top accordionists in the world.
Love Revolution
Of Moving Colors partners with Big Buddy to bring its most popular children's outreach program directly to local students.
Musician's Fete
Join the West Baton Rouge Museum in partnership with Baton Rouge Blues Festival and Foundation and WRKF on Thursday, April 18, 2024 for of a newly launched Musicians Fête. This pre-event for the Baton Rouge Blues Fest is free and open to the public.
Festivities will kick off at 12 Noon with a FREE luncheon catered by Neal’s Soul Food and conclude with a 6 PM live interview/performance between Nick Spitzer, Tulane University Professor of Anthropology and National Public Radio’s American Route’s radio host and Executive Producer and Bluesman and West Baton Rouge native, Lil Ray Neal.
Art at the Capitol
Enjoy a breakfast jam session at the Capitol featuring Grammy award winning artists Lost Bayou Ramblers, Buckwheat Zydeco, and more. After the performances, there will be a presentation featuring LPA members in the Rotunda for discussion and collaboration.
RSVP: info@artforlouisiana.com
Alvin Batiste Jazz Society featuring Estrella Banda
The Alvin Batiste Jazz Society of Greater Baton Rouge’s mission is to promote an understanding of and enthusiasm for jazz, provide opportunities for listeners, students, and performers to hear jazz and to learn about the art form and its history.
Come listen to our Lawrence Sieberth’s “Estrella Banda” concert at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center Black Box Studio.
Tickets are $20.
In My High Heel Dancin' Era
Theatre 225 Collective presents a dance class for Swifties with Jordan Haydel. Claim the prize for best dressed.
Tickets are $20 a person.
Trailblazing Women of Country
Featured soloists Miko Marks, CMT's 2022 "Next Woman of Country," and Nashville-based Kristina Train, along with their all-female band pay tribute to Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton, who revolutionized country music and blazed a trail for future generations of female artists.