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Tuesday, May 1
I’m hosting a VIP Early Access Sale at The Royal Standard from 5-7PM! They’re letting Southern Flair readers shop their annual Gift Giving Sale EARLY. Plus, there will be Happy Hour deals, food specials and, of course, PRIZES! | More Info
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Wednesday, May 2
The Rum House is partnering with Susan G. Komen for Pinko De Mayo! 10% of all proceeds will go to their mission from 11AM - 10PM.
Taco lunch specials + 2 for 1 Margarita Wednesday all day long. Then, Island Time Happy Hour from 3PM - 6PM. | More Info
The Melting Pot is also hosting a Girls Night Out - Spring Dip & Sip from 5-10PM. Get 4 course fondue for $25, plus $6 drinks! | More Info
Thursday, May 3
Acme Oyster House is hosting a Meet & Greet with Mike the Tiger from 6:30-7:30PM. Take a picture with him, have him sign your LSU gear AND enter to win LSU Baseball and Softball tickets vs. Arkansas. | More Info
p.s. Don’t forget your Mike Is My Spirit Animal tee!
Perkins Rowe is hosting Rock N Rowe from 6-9PM featuring The V-Tones! They’re a full-range cover band of six Baton Rouge musicians who jam to music from the 80s and 90s, plus classic and alternative rock. | More Info
Friday, May 4
The Crawfish King Cookoff is downtown today from 4-8PM. Over 35 teams will compete for the title of Crawfish King — and you get to eat and vote. Ticket sales go to support Junior Achievement & Big Buddy Program. | More Info
LOTS of live music happening tonight, including After 8 at Live After 5 (5-8PM), Mr. Scott Lee Tully at La Caretta - Bluebonnet (6:30PM), Werewolf at Lava Cantina - Perkins Rowe (8PM), and Hashtag Rockband at Caliente - Lee Drive (7PM) ADD TO GOOGLE CALENDAR The Varsity is also hosting Star Wars Trivia in honor of Star Wars Day at 6PM. | More Info
Saturday, May 5
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Here are my top picks for places to celebrate:
- The Velvet Cactus if you’re in the mood for an awesome patio and delicious margs
- Gov’t Taco will have a pop-up at The Radio Bar from 3-8PM, plus $6 margarita specials
- Caliente (Lee Drive) will have 2×1 margs all day, plus live music with DJ 2EZ (2PM), Simon Says (5PM) and Parish County Line (8PM)
- Los Reyes will have live music starting at 6PM
- Bar Louie will have drink specials all day on festive drinks like margs, tequila and Dos Equis.
- Finally, you can never go wrong with a Superior Grill margarita!
It’s also KENTUCKY DERBY DAY! Hayride Scandal is celebrating locally by teaching you how to make a Mint Julep! Plus, there will be prizes for best hats. | More Info
Sunday, May 6
Run in the annual Girls on the Run 5K race today at 2PM. You can still register here or the day of the race.
Southern Sophisticate has also created a local Serve Team, and they’re volunteering at the race! If you’re looking for a fun way to give back to the local community, join their Serve Team here.
Monday, May 7
DIG Baton Rouge is hosting their 2nd annual BRAG Awards Party at Bin 77 from 5-8PM. Celebrate the 76 winners, plus enjoy free food + $5 drinks! | More Info
Tuesday, May 8
It’s National Teacher Appreciation Day! Tell a teacher how much you appreciate them — and send them a bottle of wine.
Wednesday, May 9
The Fashion Association at LSU is hosting their annual Fashion Show (and I’ll be a judge)! Juniors and Seniors will showcase their designs at the LSU Student Union. Go show your support! | More Info
Thursday, May 10
Perkins Rowe is hosting Rock N Rowe from 6-9PM featuring the Todd O’Neill Band. If you like country music, grab your lawn chair and head out! | More Info
Twine Market is hosting a Rose Wines & Charcuterie Board night from 5:30-7PM. | More Info
Friday, May 11
It’s time for Mid City Merchant’s annual Hot Art, Cool Nights from 6-10PM! This is a spring art festival in the Mid-City neighborhood that showcases a variety of local art from new and well known sculptors, painters, jewelry designers, photographers, musicians and more. | More Info
Saturday, May 12
Running and wine? Yes, please! The inaugural Corked 5K is downtown today at 5PM! There’s a wine stop in each mile of the race + a wine party after! | More Info
Tin Roof Brewing Co is also hosting the first annual Baton Rouge Funk Fest. Funky music all day long, plus vendor booths, beers from Tin Roof and more. | More Info
The lineup includes: The Secret Black Society, Denton Hatcher and the Daydreams, BrassHats BrassBand, The Magic Word, Joe Grady, Subterhuge, Rhinoceros, and other special guests!
Sunday, May 13
Happy Mother’s Day! Take your momma to brunch today. Check out one of these brunch spots.
Monday, May 14
Bistro Byronz Mid-City is hosting a Bistro for a Cause and Adoption Event from 5-8PM. Dine in (and play with pups!!), and 20% of your check will be donated to the Companion Animal Alliance. Bistro Byronz is also donating 10% of all takeout/Waitr orders too. | More Info
Tuesday, May 15
It’s National Chocolate Chip Day, so celebrate locally with Insomnia Cookies or CC’s Coffee House!
Thursday, May 17
It’s Pints For Pups Night at The Bulldog! Join Friends of the Animals + Yelp to support the rescue dogs. Bring your pups for Yappy Hour from 5-7PM. 20% of proceeds are donated! | More Info
Friday, May 18
Perkins Rowe is hosting a second Food Truck Round Up from 6-8PM. Participating food trucks include Taco de Taco, Mr. Ronnies, Geaux Cuban, Rouge-a-Rouxs, Geaux Yo, Fluff Cotton Candy and Smashburger. | More Info
Saturday, May 19
Calories don’t count this weekend because its the first annual Soul Food Festival! This two-day festival is a way for locals to show off their soul food cooking skills in several categories. It’s all happening downtown at the Riverfront Plaza from 10AM - 8PM Saturday and Sunday. | More Info
Sunday, May 20
It’s Day 2 of the Soul Food Festival! Head downtown from 10AM - 8PM. | More Info
Perkins Rowe is also hosting a Pet Adoption Day with the Companion Animal Alliance from 11AM - 2PM. They’ll be at the Great Hall in front of Cinemark. | More Info
Monday, May 21
Painting & Pinot is creating this fun Beer Garden painting tonight! Grab your seat or see their full calendar here.
Tuesday, May 22
Head to an edible plant tea party at the LSU Hilltop Arboretum today from 6:30-8PM. Learn what edible plants you can find the Baton Rouge area, plus sip on teas. | More Info
Wednesday, May 23
Tin Roof Brewing Co is hosting a beer + book signing party. There will be food truck and beer specials based on the new book, “Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail” from 5-9PM | More Info
Thursday, May 24
Head to Gonzales for the 51st annual Jambalaya Festival! Live music with the Chee Weez, plus food (obvs) and shopping! | More Info
Friday, May 25
It’s National Wine Day! Celebrate at local spots like Bin 77 or Blend Wine Bar downtown. Or pick up a bottle from Martin’s Wine Cellar, Rouse’s, or Calandro’s!
Saturday, May 26
Run the Jambalaya Festival 5K Race at 8:30AM! Then, enjoy the live music and food at the festival for the rest of the day! | More Info
Today is the Memorial Day Garden of Flags Planting Ceremony from 7AM - 12PM. The Blue Star Mothers of Baton Rouge and volunteers are planting 11,000 American flags and reading the names of the fallen from 9/11 at the State Capitol. | More Info
Sunday, May 27
Looking for a way to Sunday Funday on your long weekend? Check out this post on the 13 best local Sunday Funday Spots in Baton Rouge.
Monday, May 28
It’s Memorial Day. Enjoy grilling and being on the water today — and being patriotic wherever you are remembering those fallen men and women who served our country.
Thursday, May 31
It’s National Macaron Day! My Girl Emily Hymel with Crave Macarons has got you covered!