Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Baton Rouge Little Theatre

BATON ROUGE, La. - - April 25 - May 11, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
A theatrical phenomenon when first released and made popular by the Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds film, this high energy and happy go lucky view of small town vice and statewide political side stepping recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch, known since the 1850’s as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. For ticket information visit www.brlt.org.
225-924-6496

River Road Recipes: A Louisiana Tradition
Bistro Byronz

BATON ROUGE, La. - - May 6, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Please join The Junior League to view River Road Recipes newest cookbook. Interactive presentation with Diane Dixon, Wine and Hors d'oeuvres, Live Music, Book Signings.
225-218-1433
Admission: $ 10 at the door

Curious Herbal Libations: From Tonics to Cordials
White Oak Plantation

BATON ROUGE, La. - - May 7, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Herbs and spices have infused beverages for use and for pleasure for thousands of years. Some were strange, some tantalizing. This program will explore beverages from the curious to the sublime, with an opportunity to taste a few and learn how to make your own. . Each seminar includes a discussion of selected herbs and their uses, a cooking demonstration featuring a dish from the day's menu, a three-course gourmet lunch with a complimentary glass of wine, and a tour of White Oak's Culinary Gardens.
225-751-1882
Admission: $60 registration fee includes tax and gratuity

Southern vs. Tulane University: Baseball
Lee Hines Field - Southern University

BATON ROUGE, La. - - May 7, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
For more information visit www.jagsports.net.
225-359-9328

Girls Night: The Musical
Manship Theatre

BATON ROUGE, La. - - May 8 - 25, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Non-stop musical laugh-out-loud comedy features feel-good favorites like I Will Survive, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, and Man I Feel Like a Woman. Performances run Thursday and Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.
225-344-0334
Admission: $35-$55

Hot Art, Cool Nights at the Mid City Art Hop
Mid City Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. - - May 9, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
This annual event is always held the Friday of Mother's Day Weekend. Some of the same businesses that have made past Mid City Merchants’ art hops a success will be back like Elizabethan Gallery, Caffery Gallery, Brew Ha Ha, Nature’s Treasures, Ann Connelly Fine Art, Circa 1857, Lezard Rouge, Sabai Jewelry Gallery, Bead It and many more listed on www.midcitymerchants.com. Take a leisurely stroll around the area spanning Claycut to Jefferson, or use provided shuttle transportation, for a little late-night browsing. Don't let the heat stop you from seeing BR's own Picassos and Pollacks before they hit the big time. For more email lizgalry@bellsouth.net .
225-924-6437

Live After Five: Ann Savoy & Her Sleepless Knights
Galvez Plaza

BATON ROUGE, La. - - May 9, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Enjoy live musical performances by various artists in downtown Baton Rouge! Takes place on Friday evenings. For more information visit www.liveafterfiveonline.com.
225-389-5520

LSU vs. Mississippi State: Baseball
LSU Alex Box Stadium

BATON ROUGE, La. - - May 9, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM;   May 10, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM;  May 11, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
For more information visit www.lsusports.net.
225-578-2184

Second Saturdays
Shaw Center of the Arts

BATON ROUGE, La. - - May 10, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
A fun FREE day of art, music, and entertainment at the Shaw Center for the Arts! For more information www.shawcenter.org.
225-346-5001

Southern vs. Stillman College: Baseball
Lee Hines Field - Southern University

BATON ROUGE, La. - - May 10, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM;  May 11, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
For more information visit www.jagsports.net.
225-359-9328

Mother's Day at the Zoo
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

BATON ROUGE, La. - - May 11, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Visit the Zoo on this special day to pay tribute to moms. The first 100 moms who enter the Zoo will receive a flower courtesy of Billy Heroman's. Visitors will enjoy mom & me themed Safari Amphitheater programs as well as making a craft for mom.
225-775-3877
Regular zoo admission

Mother's Day Lunch & Chamber Concert
De La Ronde Hall

BATON ROUGE, La. - - May 11, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Honor the most cherished person in your life with a Mother's Day celebration that only the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra can provide. Enjoy lunch in a beautiful setting featuring a string quartet certain to capture Mom' heart. To purchase tickets call 225-383-0500 or visit www.brso.org.
225-383-0500
Admission: $35.00 adults $20 children under 13 with the purchase of an adult ticket

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St. Francisville, Louisiana

Flint Knapping
Rosedown Plantation

ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. - - May 10, 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Native Americans inhabited this region before the European settlers arrived. These Native Americans made their own tools from stone. Join Interpretive Ranger James Smith as he demonstrates the art, now known as Flint Knapping, which allowed Native Americans to make many of their own tools. Program occurs every second Saturday, January through June. For more information call toll free 888-376-1867 or local at 635-3110

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Slidell, Louisiana

Brown Bag Concert featuring Tritons
Griffith Park

SLIDELL, La. - - May 9, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bring your chairs and blankets!

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Abita Springs, Louisiana

Musical Informance
Abita Springs Trailhead

ABITA SPRINGS, La. - - May 11, 1:00 P.M. Old time country and bluegrass jammin' by local pickers.
2:00 P.M. INFORMANCE - Jerry Hess, one of the area's best known guitar pickers and a guitar virtuoso will be presenting various guitar finger picking styles and accompanying vocals. The Talent Show Winners will also perform.

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Bush, Louisiana

Jazz'n the Vines
Pontchartrain Vineyards

BUSH, La. - - May 10, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
ANN SAVOY & HER SLEEPLESS KNIGHTS
– A chanteuse and her acoustic jazz ensemble present an evening of music from the world of cabaret.
Pontchartrain Vineyards Wine and Food are available for purchase
Bring: Flashlight, Umbrella, Lawn Chair, Picnic Dinner
Not Allowed: Beer, Wine or other alcoholic beverages, pets
$10.00

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Westwego, Louisiana

Joey and Mary's Irish Italian Wedding
Teatro Wego! Dinner Theatre

WESTWEGO, La. - - May 2 - 18, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 pm; Sundays 2:00 pm
(504) 885-2000
$26.00
For over a decade Joey & Maria's Comedy Wedding has been thrilling audiences throughout the country. First, you'll witness the most hilarious wedding ceremony you've ever seen. Then throughout the reception, Joey and Maria and their families will come to your table to greet and gossip with their new friends! Watch out for Momma Nona, she might squeeze your cheek, then talk about everyone in the old neighborhood. The audience is encouraged to participate while the cast mingles at the tables and dances with the guests, making the evening a night to remember. You can dance the tarantella, catch the bouquet, waltz with the bride or groom, or just relax and watch the fun as the grooms X-girlfriend crashes the wedding and "Don Ziti," the Godfather, finds out that his gift was stolen by one of the guests, and much, much more: The Mother of all comedy weddings, Joey & Maria's Comedy Italian Wedding is a nationally-acclaimed interactive dinner theater experience now coming to you!

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New Orleans, Louisiana

Disney's High School Musical Ice Tour
UNO Lakefront Arena

NEW ORLEANS, La. - - May 2 - 5
Friday 7:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am, 3:00 pm, and 7:00 pm; Monday 10:30am and 7:00 pm
http://www.ticketmaster.com
$15.00 - $65.00
Feel the fun and excitement of Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour as world-class skaters take to the ice with music and dance inspired by Disney’s High School Musical! Buy your Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour tickets now!

YLC Wednesday at the Square by Hancock Bank featuring The Zydepunks and Porter-Batiste-Stoltz
Lafayette Square

NEW ORLEANS, La. - - May 7, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
(504) 427-5429
Join us for an outdoor concert series featuring The Zydepunks and Porter-Batiste-Stoltz.  Parking $3.00 after 4:00pm at 650 Poydras Street.

Thursdays at Twilight Concert - Tom McDermott and Connie Jones
City Park, Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters

NEW ORLEANS, La. - - May 8, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Performance at 6pm
(504) 483-9386
$6.00 for adults, $2.00 for children age 5-12
Slow stride, fast stride, tango, blues – all New Orleans style.

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