Baton Rouge Holi Festival is March 28
Festival of Colors will host Baton Rouge’s Holi Festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on March 28 at Repentance Park, 275 S. River Road, Baton Rouge. The event is free and open to the public.
Holi is considered one of the most revered festivals in India and is celebrated in almost every part of the country. Sometimes called the “festival of colors” or “festival of love,” the event represents the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring and for many, a festive day to unite. Color packets are available to purchase as well as food and drinks. Henna and face painting will also be available.
Easter Bunny brunch at the Rowe
Perkins Rowe and Drago’s Baton Rouge are hosting breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. March 28 at Drago’s Seafood, 10001 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge. Tickets are $24.95 per adult and $14.95 for children 12 and under. Reservations are encouraged. Call (225) 256-3092 to reserve a spot.
Selfies with the bunny are available from noon to 1 p.m. in front of the fountain. In the event of rain, the bunny will hop over to The Great Hall across the street.
An old-fashioned Easter at museum
Get ready for an egg-citing time at the LSU Rural Life Museum’s annual Easter celebration from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on March 29 at 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge. Activities include Easter Bunny photos, a petting zoo, egg dyeing, egg paquing (pocking), historic outdoor games and an egg hunt with prizes. In the event of rain, the festivities will move indoors. Snacks and refreshments will be available to purchase on site.
Tickets are $8 per person. Children ages 3 and under are free. Egg hunt times are 3 p.m. for ages 2-4, 3:30 p.m. for ages 5-7 and 4 p.m. for ages 8-10. Tickets are available for purchase at the door or in advance online at www.lsu.edu/rurallife/events.php.
Grant will cover program on stage, screen traditions
A public humanities program exploring Louisiana’s rich theatrical traditions and evolving film industry has been awarded a 2026 Program Mini Grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. The funded program, “Stage & Screen in Louisiana: Past, Present, and Future,” will take place at 7 p.m. April 9 at the Mid City Civic Theatre, 7155 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge.
The free public panel discussion will bring together Louisiana-based scholars and practitioners in theatre and film for a moderated conversation focused on the historical development, cultural context and contemporary landscape of performance and production in the state. The event is designed for community members, artists, students and those interested in Louisiana arts and culture.
The panel will be moderated by Rockford Sansom, LSU theatre faculty member and Mid City Civic Theatre’s community engagement representative. Featured panelists include:
- Shannon Walsh, LSU, a theater historian specializing in American theater history and regional performance traditions.
- Vicki Mayer, Tulane University, a film scholar and author of “Almost Hollywood, Nearly New Orleans.”
- Shea Stephens, Baton Rouge Community College, a film faculty member and film artist focused on production and training in Louisiana.
- Barrett Hileman, a theater artist and LSU doctoral student whose work engages theater history, directing and community-based performance.
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