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X-WR-CALNAME:Baton Rouge · community · this weekend · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:56th Annual River Road Show DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929 DTSTAMP:20260730T060034Z UID:360af1b8-627a-11f0-ad5c-1248ae80e59d CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Art Guild of Louisiana presents its 56th Annual River Roa d Show LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T060034Z LOCATION:Louisiana State Archives X-SOURCE-NAME:Upcoming Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://countryroadsmagazine.com/search/event/upcoming-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Voices DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T001909Z UID:41-454107@saintmargarets.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Some of the stories the church most needs to hear belong to LG BTQIA+ people and to the families who love them. On Thursday\, September 1 7\, the second Invite Welcome Connect Storytelling Round Table turns to th ose voices\, and to what happens when a congregation moves from being quie tly welcoming to being clear\, public\, and joyful about who it is.\n\nAt the table: Sara Cunningham\, founder of Free Mom Hugs\, who describes the years after her son came out as a journey from the church to the Pride par ade\, and whose offer of free hugs at one Pride festival became a national nonprofit. Liz Dyer\, founder of Mama Bears\, who started a private Faceb ook group for about 150 mothers in 2014 and now leads a network of tens of thousands\, and the subject of the documentary Mama Bears. John Pfannes\, founder of the St. Thomas PRIDE Alliance\, now more than forty LGBTQ+ peo ple and allies working to make the welcome at his parish visible inside th e church and beyond it. The Rev. Maddy Bishop\, Priest-in-Charge at St. An drew’s\, Derby\, Kansas\, and the Episcopal Grasslands Eco-Region Fellow .\n\nThursday\, September 17\, 1:00 p.m. Eastern/noon Central/11:00 a.m. M ountain/10:00 a.m. Pacific\, online by Zoom. Tickets are free\, with a fre e-will donation welcome if you choose. Space is limited to keep this a rea l conversation\, so reserve your seat early.\n\nRegister for Storytelling 2: LGBTQIA+ Voices LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T001909Z URL:https://www.saintmargarets.com/events/lgbtqia-voices/2026-09-18?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baton-rouge-la X-SOURCE-NAME:Beer and Hymns Baton Rouge X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.saintmargarets.com/beer-and-hymns-baton-rouge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Live After 5 DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T002334Z UID:10008629-1789750800-1789761600@redstickmom.com CATEGORIES:community,food,free,music DESCRIPTION:Baton Rouge’s longest-running and most beloved free concert series\, Live After Five\, is back! \nEach Friday brings live music to th e heart of downtown Baton Rouge\, along with local food vendors\, kids’ activities\, and plenty of room to settle in and enjoy the evening with yo ur people.\nFRIDAY STARTS HERE! \nKicking off our Fall 2026 season is Chr is LeBlanc Band + Friends! \nA familiar face on the Live After Five stage and a longtime favorite of the Baton Rouge music community\, @chris.lebla nc1969 knows how to get Rhorer Plaza moving. Expect a Friday night full of great music\, Louisiana soul\, and a few friends joining the fun along th e way.\n Friday\, September 18 5:00 – 8:00 PM Rhorer Plaza • Downto wn Baton Rouge FREE + family-friendly\nWe love you\, Baton Rouge! Let’s Boogie! LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T002334Z URL:https://redstickmom.com/event/live-after-5/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baton-rouge-la X-SOURCE-NAME:Red Stick Mom X-SOURCE-URL:https://redstickmom.com/ultimate-guide-to-summer-fun-in-baton -rouge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BREC Sunshine Social :: DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T000602Z UID:10007572-1789754400-1789765200@redstickmom.com CATEGORIES:community,dance DESCRIPTION:Dancing under the lights\, Sunshine Socials are back! \n\n\nWe ’re hosting a night of dancing and laughter with Families Helping Famili es of Greater Baton Rouge (FHFGBR) for adults and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their loved ones. Don’t miss out! Dre ss on theme and join the fun!\n\n\nMilton J. Womack\n Sept 18\n 6 – 9 p. m.\n\n\nLearn more: brec.org/calendar/detail/sunshine-socials. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T000602Z URL:https://redstickmom.com/event/brec-sunshine-social/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baton-rouge-la X-SOURCE-NAME:Red Stick Mom X-SOURCE-URL:https://redstickmom.com/ultimate-guide-to-summer-fun-in-baton -rouge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Mother of Bingo! DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T002839Z UID:6-458590@saintmargarets.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:t. Margaret’s is excited to present Holy Mother of Bingo! —a hilarious\, interactive dinner theater fundraiser filled with laughte r\, bingo\, mystery\, and a little holy chaos.\nJoin us on September 18 o r 19\, 2026\, for dinner\, bingo\, and plenty of surprises as we work toge ther to solve a murder.\nProceeds will support many of the ministries host ed by or connected to St. Margaret’s\, including La Mesa\, PFLAG\, 12-St ep recovery groups\, our Mental Health Support Group\, and other ministrie s of welcome\, healing\, and community.\nCome make some joyful noise\, hav e a meal\, win prizes—and maybe solve a murder!\nPurchase tickets here\n Tickets are limited\, so reserve your seat soon. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002839Z LOCATION:St. Margaret's Episcopal Church URL:https://www.saintmargarets.com/events/holy-mother-of-bingo/2026-09-18? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baton-rouge-la X-SOURCE-NAME:Beer and Hymns Baton Rouge X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.saintmargarets.com/beer-and-hymns-baton-rouge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous DTSTART:20260918T233000Z DTEND:20260919T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180013Z UID:16-458309@saintmargarets.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:A supportive\, confidential space for anyone seeking strength and recovery in community. All are welcome to attend—no registration req uired. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180013Z LOCATION:Church Library URL:https://www.saintmargarets.com/events/alcoholics-anonymous--16/2026-09 -18?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baton-rouge-la X-SOURCE-NAME:Beer and Hymns Baton Rouge X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.saintmargarets.com/beer-and-hymns-baton-rouge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Siege of Fort New Richmond DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260910T062212Z UID:7c10f1a8-95b4-11f1-bfcc-1248ae80e59d CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Step back in time at a living history event commemorating Bern ardo de Galvez’s capture of British-held Baton Rouge in 1779. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T062212Z LOCATION:LSU Rural Life Museum X-SOURCE-NAME:Upcoming Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://countryroadsmagazine.com/search/event/upcoming-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dog Days at the Swamp DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180604Z UID:10007609-1789808400-1789837200@redstickmom.com CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:During our Dog Days event\, BSNC suspends its “No Pets” po licy and allows pets to accompany visitors on our trails for 4 days each y ear. All pets are welcome but must be on a leash and have up-to-date vacci nations. Local rescue and “Pet Friendly” organizations will be onsite\ , where you can join in making a toy or craft for your furry family friend ! \nDog Days at the Swamp Dates\nSept. 19 + Dec. 19 LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180604Z URL:https://redstickmom.com/event/dog-days-at-the-swamp/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baton-rouge-la X-SOURCE-NAME:Red Stick Mom X-SOURCE-URL:https://redstickmom.com/ultimate-guide-to-summer-fun-in-baton -rouge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BREC Hands on Histroy at the Mound DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180604Z UID:10007573-1789812000-1789817400@redstickmom.com CATEGORIES:arts,community,family DESCRIPTION:This new program invites families to discover the past through immersive hands-on crafts. The program starts with a specialized walking tour of the site’s historic buildings\, including the 230-year-old histo ric house and enslaved workers’ cabin. A themed presentation and demonst ration will follow. Each registered child will make a craft to take home.\ nSept. 19: African Drums\nLearn more: brec.org/calendar/detail/hands-on-h istory-at-the-mound. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180604Z URL:https://redstickmom.com/event/brec-hands-on-histroy-at-the-mound/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baton-rouge-la X-SOURCE-NAME:Red Stick Mom X-SOURCE-URL:https://redstickmom.com/ultimate-guide-to-summer-fun-in-baton -rouge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trunk Sale and Pet Adoption :: The Pink Elephant DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T182405Z UID:10008680-1789812000-1789837200@redstickmom.com CATEGORIES:community,market DESCRIPTION:We fill our parking lot with 20 local vendors with handmade an d vintage items! But we also have free crafting and dog adoption! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182405Z URL:https://redstickmom.com/event/trunk-sale-and-pet-adoption-the-pink-ele phant/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baton-rouge-la X-SOURCE-NAME:Red Stick Mom X-SOURCE-URL:https://redstickmom.com/ultimate-guide-to-summer-fun-in-baton -rouge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Livingston Parish Library Book-Con DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180604Z UID:10007350-1789815600-1789833600@redstickmom.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:The Livingston Parish Library invites you to Book-Con\, where the magic of literature meets the excitement of comic book culture ! Boo k-Con combines the best of our annual Book Festival and Comic Con into one unforgettable event . \nWhether you’re a bookworm \, a comics die-har d \, or just love a good story  — there’s something here for you. \ nHere are the details  \n Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\n 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.\n Main Branch (20390 Iowa Street\, Livingston\, LA)\n FREE & open to all ages \nHere’s what you’ll be able to do at Book-Con  \n Meet local authors\n Browse comic book vendors\n Show off your best look in our cosplay contest\n Grab a bite from our food truck lineup\n Get creat ive at our crafts stations\n Plus festival activities all day long! \nAut hors\, vendors\, and non-profit organizations can apply to participate beg inning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday\, May 19! \nEveryone else: Save the date and c ome make Book-Con part of YOUR story. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180604Z URL:https://redstickmom.com/event/the-livingston-parish-library-book-con/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baton-rouge-la X-SOURCE-NAME:Red Stick Mom X-SOURCE-URL:https://redstickmom.com/ultimate-guide-to-summer-fun-in-baton -rouge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Livingston Parish Library Book-Con DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180604Z UID:10007564-1789815600-1789833600@redstickmom.com CATEGORIES:community,festival,free,literary DESCRIPTION:The Livingston Parish Library invites the community to Book-Co n\, where the magic of literature meets the excitement of comic book cultu re in the ultimate celebration of storytelling. This free\, all-ages event takes place on Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Branch (20390 Iowa Street\, Livingston). Meet local authors\, br owse comic book vendors\, and show off your look in the cosplay contest. E njoy food trucks\, crafts stations\, and festival activities throughout th e day. Come celebrate the stories that move us\, thrill us\, and bring us together! LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180604Z URL:https://redstickmom.com/event/livingston-parish-library-book-con/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baton-rouge-la X-SOURCE-NAME:Red Stick Mom X-SOURCE-URL:https://redstickmom.com/ultimate-guide-to-summer-fun-in-baton -rouge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:THE CRESCENT CITY CONNECTION BRIDGE RUN :: Worth The Drive DTSTART:20260919T230000Z DTEND:20260920T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180604Z UID:10008617-1789840800-1789851600@redstickmom.com CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:September 19 @ 6:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 19\, 2026 \n\nJoin u s for a great evening as you RUN OR WALK the most unique course in the Sou th across the iconic Crescent City Connection! Starting at 6:00 pm\, the C CC Bridge Run gives participants a breathtaking view of the city’s skyli ne at sunset. \nParticipants start on New Orleans’ Westbank and cross th e Mississippi River via the Crescent City Connection Bridge. This event is a favorite among serious runners\, walkers and partiers alike! Experience the skyline and enjoy the post-race party at Mississippi Heritage Park\, that only the folks from the Crescent City Classic can throw! \nDON’T WA IT TO REGISTER – LAST YEAR’S RACE WAS A SELL-OUT! LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180604Z URL:https://redstickmom.com/event/the-crescent-city-connection-bridge-run- worth-the-drive/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baton -rouge-la X-SOURCE-NAME:Red Stick Mom X-SOURCE-URL:https://redstickmom.com/ultimate-guide-to-summer-fun-in-baton -rouge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Mother of Bingo! DTSTART:20260919T230000Z DTEND:20260920T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T002839Z UID:6-458591@saintmargarets.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:t. Margaret’s is excited to present Holy Mother of Bingo! —a hilarious\, interactive dinner theater fundraiser filled with laughte r\, bingo\, mystery\, and a little holy chaos.\nJoin us on September 18 o r 19\, 2026\, for dinner\, bingo\, and plenty of surprises as we work toge ther to solve a murder.\nProceeds will support many of the ministries host ed by or connected to St. Margaret’s\, including La Mesa\, PFLAG\, 12-St ep recovery groups\, our Mental Health Support Group\, and other ministrie s of welcome\, healing\, and community.\nCome make some joyful noise\, hav e a meal\, win prizes—and maybe solve a murder!\nPurchase tickets here\n Tickets are limited\, so reserve your seat soon. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002839Z LOCATION:St. Margaret's Episcopal Church URL:https://www.saintmargarets.com/events/holy-mother-of-bingo/2026-09-19? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baton-rouge-la X-SOURCE-NAME:Beer and Hymns Baton Rouge X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.saintmargarets.com/beer-and-hymns-baton-rouge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Socrates Café DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260912T062227Z UID:cf1f8c4e-b67d-11ec-b895-12274efc5439 CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T062227Z LOCATION:NUNU Arts and Culture Collective X-SOURCE-NAME:Upcoming Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://countryroadsmagazine.com/search/event/upcoming-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Best Speech Therapy Open House DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260914T182405Z UID:10008678-1789862400-1789948799@redstickmom.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182405Z URL:https://redstickmom.com/event/best-speech-therapy-open-house/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baton-rouge-la X-SOURCE-NAME:Red Stick Mom X-SOURCE-URL:https://redstickmom.com/ultimate-guide-to-summer-fun-in-baton -rouge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adult Faith Formation DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180013Z UID:14-458265@saintmargarets.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Adult Faith Formation LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180013Z LOCATION:Lyle Hall URL:https://www.saintmargarets.com/events/adult-faith-formation/2026-09-20 ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baton-rouge-la X-SOURCE-NAME:Beer and Hymns Baton Rouge X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.saintmargarets.com/beer-and-hymns-baton-rouge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Wild Pour :: BREC Zoo DTSTART:20260920T193000Z DTEND:20260920T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T182405Z UID:10007447-1789914600-1789925400@redstickmom.com CATEGORIES:community,drink DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to introduce The Wild Pour! Join us Sunday\, S eptember 20 (a new date and time!) for the next chapter of Brew at the Zoo and Roar and Pour—a bold\, all-new experience that brings everything yo u love together into one unforgettable night. Save the date and get ready for something wildly different. More details coming soon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182405Z URL:https://redstickmom.com/event/the-wild-pour-brec-zoo/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=baton-rouge-la X-SOURCE-NAME:Red Stick Mom X-SOURCE-URL:https://redstickmom.com/ultimate-guide-to-summer-fun-in-baton -rouge END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR