Knock Knock Museum extends hours for summer learning play | Entertainment/Life

Knock Knock Children’s Museum open seven days a week 

Knock Knock Children’s Museum, 1900 Dalrymple Drive, has expanded hours this summer to provide more opportunities for learning through play. Typically closed on Mondays, the museum will be open seven days each week, including Monday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Aug. 3.

Christina Melton, Knock Knock’s executive director, says the expanded hours will help parents “beat the heat” and expose children to literacy building, STEM skills, arts, culture and career opportunities. Updates regarding hours, special pop-up activities and exciting programs can be found on Knock Knock’s website and social media pages.

To learn more about museum admission and memberships, visit knockknockmuseum.org/admission or stop by the museum and speak with a staff member.

Daughters of the British Empire present donation to East Baton Rouge Council on Aging

The Daughters of the British Empire presented a donation of $44,498.50 to the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging at the Lotus Center on July 10.

For over 100 years, the Daughters of the British Empire has been a common bond for women of British or Commonwealth of Nations heritage living in America. Members unite through sisterhood and volunteering to preserve cultural heritage and support charitable causes in their area, focusing on senior care. 

The donation will directly support programs that help seniors access essential resources, maintain independence and stay engaged with their community. 

Sip & Shop at Perkins Rowe

Sip and shop from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 15 at Perkins Rowe. Participating retailers will offer featured drinks and exclusive promotions inside their spaces. 

Play Sip & Shop bingo to win a $500 shopping spree by getting a Sip & Shop card stamped in each store. Each bingo completed earns one entry to win. There are 13 chances to bingo.

Each sip is meant to be enjoyed inside the store where it’s served. No to-go cups. Must be over 21 years old to consume alcoholic beverages.

River City Jazz Masters celebrates 20th season

The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge marks two decades of world-class jazz at the Manship Theatre with a four-concert anniversary season. The performances celebrate the diversity of jazz — from an Afro-Cuban piano virtuoso to a New Orleans trumpet legend to a jazz vocalist to a Grammy-winning New Orleans musician.

• Alfredo Rodríguez Band featuring Pedrito Martinez: Oct. 7 (Cuban virtuoso, Quincy Jones protégé)

• Wendell Brunious & The New Orleans Legends: Nov. 11 (Preservation Hall’s first musical director)

• The Tierney Sutton Band: Jan. 14 (nine-time Grammy nominee)

• Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra: April 7 (NEA Jazz Master, Grammy winner)

Full-season passes are on sale now, and individual show tickets will go on sale July 16. 

Arts Council members save an additional 20% on tickets this season. To apply the 20% member discount to a season subscription, members can call the Manship Theatre box office at (225) 344-0334. Tickets are available at manshiptheatre.org or by calling the box office.

For season and membership information, contact the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge at (225) 344-8558 or visit artsbr.org.

Rescheduled Juneteenth unity picnic at Main Library

The Unity Festival has been rescheduled to 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 19, at the Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge. There will be live music, food, games, activities and community resources.