By james art 
Submit in January Restaurant Week
January Restaurant Week starts on Monday 27th January and will run until Saturday 1st February.
Check out dozens of local favorites offering special menus and prices all week long. And don’t forget to bring your appetite.
January Restaurant Week will be from Monday, January 27th to Saturday, February 1st. Find more information here.
Hear from the juror of Monday’s Surreal Salon
Visit the Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex tonight, Monday, January 27, to hear from Baton Rouge Gallery special guest artist Evan Pricco.
Pricco is editor-in-chief of the leading contemporary art magazine Juxtapoz and judges this year’s Surreal Salon. Pricco will discuss his approach to selecting pieces for the exhibit, the state of Pop Surrealism in contemporary art, and the history of Juxtapozrole in the movement.
Evan Pico’s talk will be from 6:00 p.m. This event is free and open to all. The Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex is located at 260 Tower Drive on the LSU campus. Find more information here.
Meet your forever animal on Tuesday
Stop by the Companion Animal Alliance on Tuesday, January 28th for the Speed Dating Adoption Event.
This will be the shelter’s first dating-style adoption event. CAA staff, Fosters and volunteers will be showing off their favorite dogs during the event, giving attendees the chance to meet and get to know some furry friends. Light appetizers and refreshments are available.
The Speed Adoption event is from 4:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and $10 promotions apply. Companion Animal Alliance is at 2550 Gourier Ave. Find more information here.
Talk to a local photographer on Wednesday
Head over to La Divina Italian Cafe to meet local photographer and artist Sean Gasser on Wednesday, January 29th. (Editor’s note: Sean Gasser is a contributor to 225 magazine.)
Gasser will be on hand to discuss his work and Jeff Bayon will perform on guitar throughout the evening. Guests can enjoy selected wines at a special price and light hors d’oeuvres.
The Sean Gasser: Photographer/Artist Reception will be from 6:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. La Divina Italian Cafe is at 3535 Perkins Road, Suite 360. Find more information here.