Events in the Baton Rougel area for April 10-16, 2026 | Entertainment/Life

The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, April 16.​ 

FRIDAY-SATURDAY

EVENING SKY VIEWING: 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m., BREC Highland Road Park Observatory, 13800 Highland Road. See the majesty of the night sky in these public viewings for those 6 and up. hrpo.lsu.edu/events.

SATURDAY

SPRING PLANT SALE & GARDEN EXPO: 8 a.m.-noon, Botanic Gardens at Independence Community Park, 7950 Independence Blvd. Sale by plant societies and vendor who will answer questions.

RED STICK FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-noon, Fifth and Main streets, downtown. Farm-fresh produce and goods. breada.org.

SHAMROCKS & CHAMPAGNE: A BATON ROUGE IRISH CLUB EVENT: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., backyard patio of the Louisiana Culinary Institute, 10550 Airline Highway. The club’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Entertainment by the Crescent & Clover Celtic Band of New Orleans and the Ryan School of Irish Dance of Covington. Menu includes shepherd’s pie and grits and grillades. $75. bririshclub.org/events or in person at The Elizabethan Gallery, 680 Jefferson Highway, with cash or check. (225) 924-6437.

FAMILY-HOUR STARGAZING: 10 a.m., Irene W. Pennington Planetarium at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 S. River Road. Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky, followed by an all-ages show. lasm.org.

GREATER BATON ROUGE MODEL RAILROADERS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Republic of West Florida Historical Museum, 3406 College St., Jackson. Electric trains of all sizes will be running on five different layouts. Free admission and parking.

TIGERS IN THE GALLERIES: STUDENT-LED TOUR: 2 p.m., LSU Museum of Art, 100 Lafayette St. A closer look at the exhibition, “Daphnis and Chloe and Other Lovers: Lithographs by Marc Chagall.” Each LSU student has selected an artwork on view, conducted research, and designed a conversation-based experience. Limited to the first 15 visitors. Free. lsumoa.org.

“EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT” (2026): 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Film features never-before-seen footage and recordings feature Elvis Presley in concert at his Las Vegas residency during the later stage of his career. Directed by Baz Luhrmann. $9.50. manshiptheatre.org.

A JEANS AND THINGS LOVE AFFAIR – THE LOVE NOTES: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Oxbow Rum Distillery, 760 St. Louis St. Enjoy music, food and drinks in a benefit for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. $35. https://buytickets.at/lovenotes/2031821.

SATURDAY NIGHT BALLROOM “AT THE MOVIES” DANCE: 7 p.m.-10 p.m., American Legion Post 38, 151 S. Wooddale Blvd. A mix of recorded music for dancing including ballroom, Latin and swing dancing. Cash bar. Dancers encouraged to wear something thematic, opt for dressy casual, or “wear whatever makes you feel like dancing.” $15 (dancers and spectators).

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

SPRING FLING PLANT SALE: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, LSU Hilltop Arboretum, 11855 Highland Road. Hosted by Friends of Hilltop Arboretum. An expanded selection of native plants will be featured along with native plant resources and education. Also featured will be 300-plus species of native and traditional trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, ferns, camellias and grasses. www.lsu.edu/hilltop.

SUNDAY

“IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE” 25th ANNIVERSARY SCREENING: 2 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. $9.50. manshiptheatre.org.

BRAVER ANGELS BATON ROUGE MEETING: 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m., South Branch Library, 2210 Glasgow Ave. Discussion topic: “Education of our students can be improved with public funding of vouchers: pros and cons.

SENSORY SECOND SUNDAY: 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 S. River Road. Dimmed lights, low-volume music, designated quiet areas, headphones and sensory tools are available. Due to limited space, preregistration recommended at tinyurl.com/LASMSensorySunday. lasm.org. 

TUESDAY

RED STICK FARMERS MARKET: 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Farm-fresh produce, goods, cooking demonstrations. breada.org.

BATON ROUGE CHESS CLUB: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., La Divina Italian Cafe, 3535 Perkins Road, Unit 360. A chance to play and learn; all levels welcome. Free.

WEDNESDAY

RED STICK FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-noon, ExxonMobil YMCA, 7711 Howell Blvd. Farm-fresh produce, goods and more. www.facebook.com/redstickfarmersmarket.

VILLA ALBERTINE PRESENTS NIGHT OF IDEAS: 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., LSU Museum of Art, 100 Lafayette St. L’AIL — Languages of AI in/and Louisiana, featuring a panel with artist Olivain Porry and scholar Jonathan Mayers, moderated by Dr. Jeffrey Leichman, followed by a reception with a student project, music and refreshments. Free. Registration recommended at https://vip.villa-albertine.org/_9rmn48.

THURSDAY

RED STICK FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-noon, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Road. Farm-fresh produce, goods and more. facebook.com/redstickfarmersmarket. 

MANSHIP THEATRE RED CARPET GALA WITH LEANN RIMES: 6 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Annual fundraiser to support the theatre’s mission to enrich the lives of audiences of all ages by presenting world-renowned performers on our stage. Fully catered reception and an open bar, followed by an intimate performance with Rimes. $250 or $300. https://www.manshiptheatre.org/red-carpet-gala.

CREATIVE CONNECTIONS: 6 p.m., LSU Museum of Art, 100 Lafayette St. Explore the digital age through art in this program inspired by AI: Artistic Interpretations. For ages 16+. Free. Limited space; pre-registration required at bontempstix.com.

OUTDOOR COMMUNITY YOGA: 6 p.m.-7 p.m., pavilion by the pond, LSU Hilltop Arboretum, 11855 Highland Road. Drop-in; no registration required; bring your own mat. Free, but donations welcome. www.lsu.edu/hilltop.

WEEKLY SOCIAL BIKE RIDE: 7 p.m., Geaux Ride, 521 N. Third St., Suite A. Free. fareharbor.com.

SYMPHONY NIGHT AT L’AUBERGE: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., L’Auberge Event Center, 777 L’Auberge Ave. Featuring violinist Risa Hokamura and Baton Rouge Symphony Chorus. $25 and up. brso.org.

ONGOING

BATON ROUGE GALLERY CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: 1515 Dalrymple Drive. “Real Life Experience: Juried High School Exhibition,” through April 26. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. batonrougegallery.org.

CAPITOL PARK MUSEUM: 660 N. Fourth St. “Grounds for Greatness: Louisiana and the Nation,” “The Louisiana Experience: Discovering the Soul of America,” “African American History,” “Music and Musicians” and “Mardi Gras,” permanent exhibits. (225) 342-5428 or louisianastatemuseum.org.

CARY SAURAGE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER SHELL GALLERY: 233 St. Ferdinand St. “Dennisparkercelloetc,” exhibit of cellist Dennis Parker’s transformations of musical instruments into sculptural works, through April 17. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. artsbr.org.

THE GALLERY AT MANSHIP: 100 Lafayette St. “Brandon Lewis — When All God’s Children Get Together.” Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

KNOCK KNOCK CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: 1900 Dalrymple Drive. Museum- and EBR Schools-hosted art exhibition for K-5 students, “Big Ideas, Little Hands: EBR Schools’ K-5 Masterpiece,” through Sunday. knockknockmuseum.org.

LOUISIANA ART & SCIENCE MUSEUM: 100 S. River Road. “Then, And Now, And Always: The Artwork of Nick Bustamante,” through July 19, SoupCon Gallery; “Pinpointing the Stars,” through Aug. 1; “Crossroads & Connections: A Century of the Railway in Baton Rouge,” through Oct. 1; “Going Places: Transportation Toys of the Past,” through July 6, and “Shelf Queens: Model Train Masterpieces,” also through July 6. (225) 344-5272 or lasm.org.

LSU’S BARNES OGDEN GALLERY: 31 S. Campus Drive. 

LSU’S GLASSELL GALLERY: Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. “Mia Isabel Pons: this body held others” and “Sarah Moschel Miller: To be closer,” both LSU School of Art MFA thesis exhibitions, through Saturday. Hours: noon-8 p.m.

LSU MUSEUM OF ART: Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. “Daphnis and Chloe and Other Lovers: Lithographs by Marc Chagall,” through May 24. “AI: Artistic Interpretations, Studio Art Quilt Associates,” through May 10. (225) 389-7200 or lsumoa.org.

MANSHIP THEATRE JONES WALKER FOYER: 100 Lafayette St. “Look up: A Philosophy for Birding and Life” by Gail Suberbielle. Free and open during regular Shaw Center building hours unless there is a private event.

MAGNOLIA MOUND MUSEUM + HISTORIC SITE: 2161 Nicholson Drive. Guided and self-guided tours. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. brec.org/facility/MagnoliaMound.

OLD GOVERNOR’S MANSION: 502 North Blvd. Open for tours. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free admission. oldgovernorsmansion.com.

OLD STATE CAPITOL: 100 North Blvd. “The Louisiana Purchase,” April 14-July 11. “Japanese War Brides: Across A Wide Divide,” through June 13. “A More Perfect Union: Reconstruction’s Legacy in Louisiana,” permanent exhibit. Free. louisianaoldstatecapitol.org.

USS KIDD VETERANS MUSEUM: 305 S. River Road. Displays of a variety of artifacts that celebrate veteran and naval military history. Note: Vessel is in Houma for dry dock repairs. usskidd.com.

WEST BATON ROUGE MUSEUM: 845 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen. “Finding Alice: Artists Exploring Wonderland,” through May 24. (225) 336-2422 or westbatonrougemuseum.org.