Happy April! We’re getting into full spring mode now and best of all — FESTIVAL season! To fill in between festival weekends, here’s your monthly list of something to do EVERY SINGLE DAY in Baton Rouge — including what to eat, see, drink and do!
Monday, April 1
Get your pet’s photo taken with the Easter Bunny at the Mall of Louisiana. It’s happening again next Monday, April 8th & the 15th from 5PM - close. | More Info
Tuesday, April 2
It’s LSU baseball game day! Swing by the Velvet Cactus for a purple and gold tumbler for $10! Then, fill your tumbler on LSU baseball weekday games with 1/2 priced margs! | More Info
It’s National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day — try a Peanut Butter & Jelly hamburger from Our Moms!
Wednesday, April 3
Body Sculpt Barre will be at White Star Market every Wednesday in April! Join them on the patio for a workout and special food/drink deals after. All you need is workout clothes, a mat and a water bottle. | More Info
Thanks @jordynpaigebarlow for the recommendation!
Freddy’s on Seigen is celebrating their 3rd anniversary with 30¢ single custard scoop cake cone or dish ALL. DAY. LONG! | More Info
Thursday, April 4
The Walrus - A Beatles Tribute Band is playing at Rock N Rowe from 6-9PM. | More Info
It’s also National Burrito Day!
Friday, April 5
Live After 5 is BACK! Chase Tyler Band is playing from 5-8PM downtown. | More Info
The sisters at Sosis invite you to the Spring Art & Wine Walk at The Village at Huns Grove from 5-8PM. Shop with local artists, enjoy live music, drink wine and more! | More Info
Saturday, April 6
Tour homes and get inspired at the Parade of Homes this weekend. The Parade is open from 11AM-5PM (Sunday from 1-5PM). Tickets are $10 and give you entry into 50+ homes. | More Info
The 2019 LSU Spring Football Game kicks off at 1PM at Tiger Stadium. Admission is FREE! Arrive to campus early for Fan Fest from 11AM - 7PM — this includes free carnival rides, games, food vendors, beer and music. | More Info
Thanks @emilydixon for the recommendation!
Yoga Rouge is hosting Bunny Yoga from 2PM - 3PM. Do yoga with bunnies, and you have the chance to adopt them after. | More Info
The Heroes & Villains Pub Crawl is happening downtown at 7:30PM. Start at Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar and move down 3rd Street to City Bar, Happy’s, Boudreaux and Thibodeaux’s and Bengal Tap Room. Your ticket includes giveaways + drink specials. | More Info
Sunday, April 7
It’s Free Food Sunday at The Radio Bar with MJ’s Cafe! Chow down on a Chickpea Masala Bowl from 3-7PM. | More Info
It’s also National Beer Day! Check out my best places to Sunday Funday in Baton Rouge in this post.
Monday, April 8
Head to Soji Modern Asian from 6-9PM for Charity Improv 3.0! Laugh, eat, drink and give back! Tickets are $25 and proceeds go to CAAWS. | More Info
Thanks @lsiu00 for the recommendation!
Tuesday, April 9
Redstick Spice is hosting a Pizza Party! In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll make classic pizza dough, marinara sauce and more — with a full meal to enjoy at the end! | More Info
Wednesday, April 10
It’s Wine Wednesday at Reginelli’s. Enjoy $10 bottles of wine all day when you dine in. | More Info
Thursday, April 11
Gourmet in the Garden is tonight from 6-9PM. Stroll through the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens and taste local favors from Baton Rouge chefs and mixologists. | More Info
Rock N Rowe is back tonight at Perkins Rowe featuring Kenny Neal from 6-9PM. | More Info
It’s adult 90s-themed skate night at Skate Galaxy! You know you wanna… | More Info
Friday, April 12
The Chris LeBlanc Band and Friends are playing downtown at Live After 5 from 5-8PM. | More Info
p.s. Happy National Grilled Cheese Day!
Saturday, April 13
It’s Baton Rouge Blues Fest weekend! Celebrate their 25th year downtown (around Repentance Park and Galvez Plaza) from 12PM - 10PM. It’s free, open to the public and family-friendly. | More Info
Hands Producing Hope is hosting a fundraiser yard sale at their headquarters located at 759 S Acadian from 7AM - 12PM.
Go find your Mr. Darcy! Jane Austen Day is happening at the Audubon State Historic Site (in St. Francisville) from 10AM - 4PM. Step back in time and experience life in the early 1800s during the Regency Period. Activities include etiquette, a tea, making bath salts, dance lessons, a duel. | More Info
Thank you @thinktwicestyle for the recommendation!
Sunday, April 14
It’s Day 2 of the Baton Rouge Blues Fest! Head out from 12PM - 10PM — enjoy live music, shopping, food, beer and more! | More Info
The annual Girls on the Run 5K starts at 1PM at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Men, women, boys and girls of all ages are invited to run. The Happy Hour Club is partnering with Southern Sophisticate to volunteer at a water station during the race! You can register to volunteer here & say you’re joining the Southern Flair group. | More Info
Monday, April 15
Hello, Tax Day.
The East Baton Rouge Public Library is hosting Meditation for Beginners at Goodwood from 6-7PM. | More Info
Tuesday, April 16
Uptown Climbing on Coursey is hosting their Ladies Climbing Night at 7PM. | More Info
Wednesday, April 17
Head to White Star Market for Releves + Ramen with Body Sculpt Barre. This is a free community workout class — bring your mat, water and work out clothes! | More Info
Thursday, April 18
MJ & The Redeemers are taking the stage at Rock N Rowe tonight at Perkins Rowe from 6-9PM. | More Info
The Bulldog is hosting its Yappy Hour from 5-7PM. Come drink with your two or four-legged friends. 20% of proceeds will go to the Friends of the Animals. | More Info
The Radio Bar is rolling out their newest wine menu and you get a sneak peek with a sampling and cheese pairing from 5-7PM. | More Info
Friday, April 19
The 4th annual Crop is happening this weekend at the Shaw Center. Crop is a 2-day celebration of creativity, community, inspiration and learning with keynotes, vendors, parties and more. | More Info
Saturday, April 20
Tin Roof Brewing Co is hosting Vegan Brews & BBQ from 12 - 5PM. Menu highlights include Fried Chickun, BBQ, Mac N Cheeze, Jambalaya, Cajun Corn, Greens, Beer-Cheeze Battered Beyond Burgers, Totchos and more! | More Info
And it’s National Cheese Fries Day — which I LIVE for! My favorite include Walk-Ons, Chimes and Burgersmith.
Sunday, April 21
Happy Easter! BRQ is hosting an Easter Brunch with menu items like Spinach Quiche and Crabmeat Eggs Florentine Benedict. | More Info
Monday, April 22
Did you know every Monday kids eat free at Mason’s Grill? Yep, they do! | More Info
Tuesday, April 23
It’s a good night to spend at the ballpark! LSU baseball plays Lamar at home tonight, plus LSU softball is playing ULM! | More Info
Wednesday, April 24
Time for another free community workout class at White Star Market. Body Sculpt Barre is hosting Sculpt + Salad at 6PM. | More Info
Thursday, April 25
We’re hosting our April Happy Hour Club meet-up at White Star Market from 5-7PM. They’re extending their happy hour just for our group :) Join our Facebook group for ALL the details!
Friday, April 26
The River City Hit Squad is playing downtown at Live After Five tonight from 5-8PM | More Info
Perkins Rowe is hosting Tunes & Trucks from 6-9PM with Basel’s Market Food Truck, Fete au Fete, Ninja Snowballs, Geaux Cuban, Cupcake Allie and Geaux Yo | More Info
Saturday, April 27
Sample wines from around the the corner AND around the world at Wine On The River 2019! It’s happening at the Old State Capitol grounds at 3PM. | More Info
Kayak with your pup on the LSU Lakes at the Pets & Paddle event from 1-4PM. It’s a $10 donation to Friends of the Animals. | More Info
Sunday, April 28
Celebrate Louisiana Earth Day at the Parker Coliseum from 1-5PM. Visit 70 exhibitors (including universities, non-profits, schools, etc) offering various activities for all ages. Plus, Carbon Copy will be there for live music! | More Info
Monday, April 29
It’s Monday, so you know what that means… all day happy hour at Olive or Twist!
Tuesday, April 30
Take a modern calligraphy class at Paper N Things! Paperglaze Calligraphy is hosting a workshop from 6-8PM. Supplies include an oblique pen, a package of nibs, calligraphy paper, a wooden ink well, a bottle of sumi and more. | More Info
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