Baton Rouge: See This Week's Upcoming Events In The Area

Baton Rouge LA

16 August, 2021

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BATON ROUGE, LA — Wondering what there is to do this week? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week in Baton Rouge. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a board game night, or resume workshop, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and around Baton Rouge: *POSTPONED* Book Study: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. When: Monday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: The Red Shoes What: Event listing from The Red Shoes: Monday, August 16 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM *POSTPONED* After a year of uncertainty and loss, let this illustrated book fill you with hope and grace. Listed as a children's book, it is filled with wisdom for those ages 8-80. This is the tale of... Learn More Fiction Writers Workshop - East Baton Rouge Parish Library When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Monday and August 16 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Are you an aspiring author? Join the Fiction Writers Workshop to get feedback on your fiction stories. Email Jordan Courtney at [email protected] to get started. We will email new ... Learn More KG BOYS Stagger - Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School What: Event listing from Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School: Tuesday and August 17 (all day) Learn More Pre-K BOYS Stagger - Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School What: Event listing from Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School: Tuesday, August 17 (all day) Learn More Tasty Tuesday - Shenandoah Elementary School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Shenandoah Elementary School What: Event listing from Shenandoah Elementary School: Tuesday, August 17 (all day) Learn More BLS CPR Full Course - East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events When: Tuesday, August 17th at 8:00 a.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events: Tuesday, August 17 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMhttp://www.brla.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=1900 Learn More Leap into Science: Light and Shadows When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMLeap into Science children's workshop for ages 3-5.  Registration required.  Call 225-389-4959. Learn More Intro to Word 2016 - Delmont Gardens Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Delmont Gardens Branch Library What: Event listing from Delmont Gardens Branch Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Learn More Genealogy: Introduction to Genealogy Software and Organization IN PERSON When: Tuesday, August 17th at 2:30 p.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Genealogy software can help you become a more efficient researcher by conveniently displaying information and aiding with organization of sources. In this class, you'll learn how to ... Learn More Genealogy: Introduction to Genealogy Software and Organization VIRTUAL When: Tuesday, August 17th at 2:30 p.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Genealogy software can help you become a more efficient researcher by conveniently displaying information and aiding with organization of sources. In this class, you'll learn how to ... Learn More Teen Gaming Club - East Baton Rouge Parish Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 3:30 p.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PMThe long-awaited return of Scotlandville Library's Teen Gaming Club! Come hang out and game with us! Learn More Maker Workshop: Sew a Pencil Case - East Baton Rouge Parish Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 3:30 p.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Teens: do you want to learn how to sew?  Join us at the River Center Makerspace to make a pencil case. By the end of this workshop, you will have learned the basic operations of the ... Learn More Self Portrait Art - Delmont Gardens Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Delmont Gardens Branch Library What: Event listing from Delmont Gardens Branch Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PMJoin us in honoring your own awesomeness! Come and create your own self-portraits and listen to I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont! Ages 6-8.  Space is limited. Call to register 225-... Learn More Back-to-School Magic Apple Craft - East Baton Rouge Parish Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 4:00 p.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMChildren can come listen to The Apple Orchard Riddle by Margaret McNamara before receiving their own magic apple to scratch a design into! For ages 6-11. Registration is required and ... Learn More Paint Nature Scenes - Carver Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Carver Branch Library What: Event listing from Carver Branch Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PMCome spend a lazy summer afternoon listening to a story about nature titled, While You're Away by Thodoris Papaioannou.  After being motivated by the beautiful art work in the book, children wi... Learn More PreK-2nd grade Open House - Shenandoah Elementary School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Shenandoah Elementary School What: Event listing from Shenandoah Elementary School: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM6:00pm-6:30pm Last names A-L 6:45pm-7:15pm Last names M-Z Learn More KG ALL Students Attend - Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School What: Event listing from Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School: Wednesday, August 18 (all day) Learn More Pre-K ALL Students Attend - Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School What: Event listing from Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School: Wednesday, August 18 (all day) Learn More LKA Spirit Day: Show your Lion Pride: Wear Blue, Gray and Red When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Louisiana Key Academy What: Event listing from Louisiana Key Academy: Wednesday, August 18 (all day) Learn More BLS Heartcode Online Skills Check - East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events When: Wednesday, August 18th at 8:30 a.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events: Wednesday, August 18 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AMhttp://www.brla.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=1901 Learn More ACLS Online Heartcode Skills Check - East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:30 a.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events: Wednesday, August 18 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AMhttp://www.brla.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=1902 Learn More Intro to Internet - East Baton Rouge Parish Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More This is How We Sing, Play, and Dance 2-5 When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMAll are welcome to join us as you are. Children will listen to Be Who You Are by Todd Parr and All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufmall. We will include rhymes an... Learn More PALS Online Skills Check - East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:30 a.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMhttp://www.brla.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=1903 Learn More Learn about the Baton Rouge City Key When: Wednesday, August 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Curious about health and quality of life in East Baton Rouge? Join us as we explore the data and resources on BR City Key, a publicly available data hub where you can discover and ... Learn More Chess Club - Delmont Gardens Branch Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Delmont Gardens Branch Library What: Event listing from Delmont Gardens Branch Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Game Day - East Baton Rouge Parish Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 4:00 PM to 5:45 PM Get your game on! We'll have board games and video games out for play. This will be an in-person event held in the Teen Room for grades 6-12. Learn More Grades 3-5 Open House - Shenandoah Elementary School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Shenandoah Elementary School What: Event listing from Shenandoah Elementary School: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM6:00pm-6:30pm Last names A-L6:45pm-7:15pm Last names M-Z Learn More Special Collections Presents: The 1779 Battle of Baton Rouge with John Hickey When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM In September 1779 there was a battle of the American Revolution fought in Baton Rouge. When Spain declared war on England, Louisiana Governor Bernardo de Galvez was allowed to lead... Learn More Celebrate the Power of Women Awards Breakfast When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 a.m. Where: L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge What: Capital Area United Way Women United will honor several members of the community during its annual Celebrate the Power of Women celebration on Thursday, August 19th at L'Auberge Hotel and Casino from 7:30 – 9 a.m. The event, sponsored by BASF, will feature guest speaker LSU Am... Learn More 2021 Northwest Louisiana Horticulture Education Day When: Thursday, August 19th at 8:00 a.m. Where: LSU AgCenter What: Event listing from LSU AgCenter: Thursday, August 19 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMDetails The LSU AgCenter is proud to partner with the American Rose Center to bring a horticulture education day to Shreveport! Tickets are $10… More https://www.facebook.com/events/344409490559619 Learn More Meet The Teacher Night - Democracy Prep Louisiana Charter School When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Democracy Prep Louisiana Charter School What: Event listing from Democracy Prep Louisiana Charter School: Thursday, August 19 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More QUIRKY Ladies Book Club - East Baton Rouge Parish Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Thursday, August 19 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Virtual QUIRKY Ladies' Book Club - East Baton Rouge Parish Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:35 p.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Thursday, August 19 from 6:35 PM to 7:45 PMJuly's book club selection is Peace Like a River by Leif Unger.  We'll be meeting on Google Meet for the discussion. You can email [email protected] for link.  Learn More Soon Warren - Vibrant Watercolor - Art Guild of Louisiana When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Art Guild of Louisiana What: Event listing from Art Guild of Louisiana: Saturday, August 21 at 9:00 AM through Monday, August 23 at 4:00 PMEarly Bird registration (through July 7) - $350 AGL members / $400 nonmembers   Regular - $400 AGL members / $450 nonmembers   Register Online Questions contact Betty... Learn More STEM Program - Light and Shadow - East Baton Rouge Parish Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMWhat is light? How are shadows made? Come listen to some neat facts about light and shadow from What is a Scientist? by Barbara Lehn, then do some experiments of your own! For chi... Learn More Leap Into Science Light & Shadow Workshop Ages 3-5 When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMSpark an interest in science as we listen to Blackout by John Rocco, then explore the science of light and shadow with hands-on activities and children's books in this STEM-focused... Learn More WHAT'S IN THE BAG? - East Baton Rouge Parish Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMStop by the Children's Room for a mystery grab bag with a craft inside to take home and make, while supplies last. Ages 2-11.  No registration necessary.     Learn More Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre Company Auditions When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:30 a.m. Where: Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre What: Event listing from Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre: Saturday, August 21 at 10:30 AMDetails Advanced community dancers 13 and above with at least 2 years of pointe training are invited to open company auditions for BRBT's 2021-22… More https://www.facebook.com/events/209869297723295 Learn More Chakra Set with Tina Ufford - The Red Shoes When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:30 a.m. Where: The Red Shoes What: Event listing from The Red Shoes: Saturday, August 21 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM ZOOM Chakra Set:  Grounding Earth Energy with Tina Ufford Tina Ufford: "Join me for 2 classes to pull this new energy down into our bodies and anchor our new self-care routines!" Class 1- will ... Learn More Light & Shadow Workshop - East Baton Rouge Parish Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 11:00 a.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Saturday, August 21 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMThrough a series of activity stations, explore the characteristics of light and shadow.   Families with children ages 3 to 11.  Registration is required.  Called 763-2260 to regist... Learn More Zen Coloring for Adults - East Baton Rouge Parish Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 2:00 p.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Saturday, August 21 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Need to decompress from a long day? Maybe you're just looking for a way to get creative and relieve stress. Either way, we're here to help! Adults are invited to join us at the Mai... Learn More Demon Slayer Anime Movie - East Baton Rouge Parish Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 2:30 p.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Saturday, August 21 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Teens will enjoy an afternoon of Anime movies.. Learn More Read, Draw, and Braid a Bookmark! - East Baton Rouge Parish Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library What: Event listing from East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Saturday, August 21 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMWe will first read together selections fr om the book My Life as a Book written by Janet Tashjian and illustrated by Jake Tashjian. Then, we'll practice drawing and doodling together... Learn More Women's Full Moon Ritual Circle - The Red Shoes When: Saturday, August 21st at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Red Shoes What: Event listing from The Red Shoes: Saturday, August 21 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Connect with our Sisterhood while embracing the power of the Full Moon each month. Join us for ritual, astrology, meditation, energetic cleansing and more! It is during this time we honor ourselves, ... Learn More Plus Night: "The Navigational Stars" When: Saturday, August 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center What: Event listing from BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center: Saturday, August 21 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PMPeriodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular skygazing experience with additions of: ★ physical scien... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Baton Rouge Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.