By james art The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, October 31st.
UNTIL SATURDAY NOV. 2
THE HAUNTED HOUSE AT THE 13TH GATE: 6:30 p.m.-till, Thursday-Sunday, plus Flashlight Fright Night Nov. 1-2, 832 St. Philip St. $35, general admission; VIP, $75.
FRIDAY
SCAM NIGHT! WITH THE CRAFT: 7:30 p.m., Hartley/Vey Theatre, Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. The Family Dinner Comedy Troupe adds live commentary and drinking games to a screening of the cult classic. $11 plus tax. manshiptheatre.org.
FIFOLET COSTUME BALL: 8 p.m., LSU Lod Cook Alumni Center, 3848 W Lakeshore Drive. With music by Petty Betty. $60. from
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: 10:30 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. A screening of the 1975 cult classic and Halloween tradition. $11. manshiptheatre.org.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
“FAR DAYS OF STORAGE”: 7:30pm Friday-Saturday and 2:30pm Sunday, HopKins Black Box Theatre, 137 Coates Hall, LSU. A look at the life, art, and writings of artist Walter Inglis Anderson for guidance in (re)developing our relationship with the more-than-human waters of the American South. Donations accepted at the door. www.bit.ly/reservehbb.
SATURDAY
FIFOLET 5K & PUMPKIN RUN: 8 am, in the middle of the Mississippi River. Wear costumes and carry a pumpkin for an extra challenge. Free jambalaya and beer at the finish.
RED STICK FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m. to noon, Fifth and Main streets, downtown. Farm fresh produce, merchandise, cooking demonstrations and more. breada.org.
FIFOLET ARTS MARKET: all day, Riverfront Plaza, 300 S. River Road. Live music, arts and crafts vendors, children’s area with games and activities. The first 100 children receive a free book.
ATTIC TREASURES AND COLLECTIBLES: 9 am-1 pm, Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Local and regional collectors will identify and appraise dolls, jewelry, glassware, stamps, art, memorabilia, books, toys and more. free of charge; limit items to three per person. (225) 231-3740.
CORN MAZE: 9am-4:30pm, LSU AgCenter Botanical Gardens, 4560 Essen Lane. Two-hour session, $15 plus fee. lsuagcenterbg.ticketspice.com/corn-maze-at-burden-2024.
FAMILY STAR WATCHING HOUR: 10 a.m., Irene W. Pennington Planetarium at the Louisiana Museum of Art and Science, 100 S. River Road. Learn about the stars and constellations in the local night sky, followed by a show for all ages. lasm.org.
GREATER BATON ROUGE MODEL RAILWAYS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., History Museum of the Republic of West Florida, 3406 College St., Jackson. Electric trains of all sizes will run on five different layouts. Free entrance and parking. greatbrrailroaders.com.
TRUNK OR TREATMENT: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. George Fire Department, 14100 Airline Highway. Carnival games, activities, entertainment and sweets. https://www.facebook.com/events/1998240330622957/.
HARVEST FESTIVAL: 5:00-8:00 p.m., The Edge Church, 13353 La. 44, Gonzales. Food, games and rides for the whole family.
CURSES AND CANDLELIGHT: EGYPT TOUR AFTER WORK: 5:00-6:30 p.m., Louisiana Museum of Art and Science, 100 S. River Road. Dim the lights and go on a curator-led ghost tour of the museum. Built in 1925 as a railway depot, you will learn about the myths and legends surrounding the museum. $15, non-member adults; $10, LASM members. lasm.org.
CAT TALES AND COCKTAILS: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Crowne Plaza, 4728 Constitution Ave. Annual fundraiser with Halloween costumes, live music, live and silent auctions, costume contest and more. Tickets start at $40.
HALLOWEEN CAJUNE DANCE: 7:30 p.m., Ric Seeling Dance Studio, 10776 N. Harrells Ferry Road. Costumes are encouraged but optional. Live music by Don Fontenot & Friends of Louisiana. Free dance lessons with paid admission begin at 6:45 p.m. $10 Cajun French Music Association members; $15, non-members; $10, students with ID; free, children under 12
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
BOO AT THE ZOO: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4 p.m.), BREC Baton Rouge Zoo, 13350 La. 19, Baker. A family Halloween event. Regular zoo admission applies.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR LIVING HISTORY AND RECONSTRUCTION: 10 a.m., Audubon State Historic Site, 11788 La. 965, St. Francisville. Costumed re-enactors, musket and cannon firing demonstrations, blacksmithing and combat daily. Entrance free on Saturdays; historic Oakley House tour fee.
BASF CHILDREN’S LABORATORY: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, Louisiana Museum of Art and Science, 100 S. River Road. Explore the science of chemistry during 45-minute hands-on workshops for scientists ages 6-12 and accompanying adults. lasm.org.
SUNDAY
FIFOLET AWARDS BRUNCH: 10 a.m., The Woman’s Club, 259 TJ Jemison Blvd. Celebrate the winners of the weekend’s events with bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys. $48, adults; $15, kids.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK: 2 p.m., Shaw Center for the Arts Plaza, 100 Lafayette St. With James Dupre and the Justin Cornet Band. Presented by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. for free. artsbr.org.
HAINTY, HANTY AND HALLOWEEN: 2:00-4:30 p.m., LSU Rural Life Museum, 4560 Essen Lane. An old fashioned country fair designed for family Halloween with storytelling, cake walks, games and treats on the grounds. $12, ages 12 and up; $6, ages 4 and up; free, ages 0-3
TUESDAY
RED STICK FARMERS MARKET: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Main Library at Goodwood Plaza, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Farm-fresh produce, goods, etc. www.facebook.com/redstickfarmersmarket.
FLEX AND FLOW YOGA: 6:30 p.m., Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar, 315 North Blvd. Changing instructors and variety of techniques. for free.
EVENING OF CURIOSITIES: 6:30 p.m., Burgersmith, 18303 Perkins Road. Assemble your team and jockey for first place. loom.ly/y-CKtQ4.
TACOS, SOCKS AND BIKES: 8 p.m., 9 p.m., and 10 p.m., 521 N. Third St., Suite A. Geaux Ride teams up with Taco Tuesday Food Truck for private playlist tours. Bicycle rentals (including guided tours) are also available. Tours, $20. www.geauxridebikes.com.
WEDNESDAY
RED STICK FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to noon, ExxonMobil YMCA, 7711 Howell Blvd. Farm-fresh produce, goods, etc. www.facebook.com/redstickfarmersmarket.
EVENING OF CURIOSITIES: 6:30 p.m., Burgersmith, 27350 Crossing Circle, Suite 150, Denham Springs. Assemble your team and jockey for first place. loom.ly/y-CKtQ4.
TAP ASTRONOMY: 7pm (doors 6:30pm), Varsity Theatre, 3353 Highland Road. Remarks by Brendan Parenti, “The Hubble Constant” and Ahmad Sohani, “Exploring the Universe from the Lunar Surface.” for free.
LIVE FOLK THEATRE: “FRANKENSTEIN”: 7:30 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Filmed performance from London’s West End. $12.50. manshiptheatre.org.
THURSDAY
RED STICK FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m. to noon, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Road. Farm-fresh produce, goods, etc. www.facebook.com/redstickfarmersmarket.
“CLUE: ONE STAGE (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION)”: 7 p.m., Zachary Center for the Visual and Performing Arts Main Stage, 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary. Presented by the school’s theater department. $15 adults; $10, students.
EVENING OF CURIOSITIES: 7 p.m., Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar, 315 North Blvd. Test your trivia skills with your friends and family. for free.
COMMUNITY RIDE WITH GEAUX RIDE: 7 p.m., 521 N. Third St., Suite A. Rise at 7:45 p.m. Free. Bicycles are available for rent. [email protected].
IN PROCEDURE
LOUISIANA GUILD OF ARTS: Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd. “Autumn exhibition” until November 14. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. artguildlouisiana.org.
GALLERY BATON ROUGE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: 1515 Dalrymple Drive. Works by Jeremiah Arias, Justin Tyler Bryant, Lauren Cardenas and Christine Thompson through October 31. Free of charge. batonrougegallery.org.
CAPITOL PARK MUSEUM: 660 N. Fourth St. “Experience Louisiana: Discovering America’s Soul,” permanent exhibit. (225) 342-5428 or louisianastatemuseum.org.
ELIZABETH GALLERY: 680 Jefferson Highway. Summer show and sale of new works by members of the Associated Women in the Arts through Saturday. Call (225) 924-6437 or follow the gallery’s Facebook page.
GALLERY AT MANSHIP: 100 Lafayette St. “An Artist Legacy: A Tribute to a Mentor,” featuring the work of Larry Casso, Krill Casso-Corrizo and Stacey Uffman Casso, through Sunday.
JOHNS WALKER LOBBY: Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Louisiana Photographic Society Show. manshiptheatre.org.
LOUISIANA MUSEUM OF ARTS AND SCIENCES: 100 S. River Road. Pinpointing the Stars, through Jan. 31. “The Treasure of the Nile: Exploring the Tomb of King Tutan and the Egyptian Collection of Amen, through October 31, 2025. (225) 344-5272 or lasm.org.
LSU MUSEUM OF ART: Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. “Southern Reflections: Art by Kathryn Keller and Shirley Rabé Masinter,” through Nov. 17. “In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940,” works from the Bank of America Collection, through March 23, 2025. (225) 389-7200 or lsumoa.org.
LSU MUSEUM OF TEXTILE AND COSTUME: Human Ecology Building, Tower Drive, LSU Campus. “Coming Home: Geoffrey Beene — Southern Reflections” through January 24. Enter the world of American fashion designer Jeffrey Bean, a native of Haynesville. (225) 578-5992 or email [email protected].
MAGNOLIA Mound: 2161 Nicholson Drive. Guided tours and self-guided tours. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. brec.org/facility/MagnoliaMound.
THE OLD GOVERNOR’S MANSION: 502 North Blvd. Open for tours. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Entrance free. oldgovernorsmansion.com.
OLD STATE CAPITOL: 100 Sever Blvd. Free entry. “Commemorating the 1984 Louisiana World’s Fair,” through Dec. 20. New interactive touch screen in Louisiana Governors Portrait Gallery. louisianaoldstatecapitol.org.
USS KIDD VETERANS MUSEUM: 305 S. River Road. D-Day exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the invasion. “Pirates! The Story Behind the Pirate of the Pacific”, permanent exhibition. uskidd.com.
WEST BATON ROUGE MUSEUM: 845 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen. “Angela Gregory: Monuments and Architectural Commissions” through August 24, 2025. (225) 336-2422 or westbatonrougemuseum.org.