What to do in Baton Rouge this September
Bella’s Ball
September 10
L’Auberge Casino & Hotel
The 15th annual Bella’s Ball benefiting the Bella Bowman Foundation offers guests an evening of fun and fundraising, with a silent auction, live music by The Mixed Nuts, a variety of specialty dishes and drinks from local vendors, and more.
Paws for Pickleball
September 12
Electric Pickle
In partnership with Electric Pickle and Red Stick Social, the Companion Animal Alliance is hosting its first-ever charity pickleball tournament, with adoptable dogs on-site, a round-robin style tournament, and more, all supporting CAA’s mission.
A Taste of the Deep South Festival
September 19 & 20
Main Library at Goodwood
Celebrate the culture that makes the Capital City great at this cuisine-centric festival. The two-day event will kick off with a pre-party on September 17 at Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room.
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O’Brien House Jazz Breakfast
September 21
Renaissance Hotel
The O’Brien House Recovery Center is bringing the community together to uplift those walking the road to recovery. Now in its 23rd year, the jazz breakfast will be full of music, hope and fellowship.
Farm Fête
September 24
Main Street Market
Support the efforts of BREADA and the Red Stick Farmers Market at this year’s Farm Fête fundraiser, with farm-themed experiences, live music, festive food and drinks, and more.
WRKF Founders Luncheon
September 25
Crowne Plaza
WRKF’s Founders Luncheon will bring attendees together to honor community leaders, including Jim Brandt and Mike Polito, while raising funds to support cultural programming, local journalism, essential emergency information and more.
LASM Gala
September 25
Louisiana Art & Science Museum
For this year’s LASM Gala, the coinciding exhibition and party theme, Louisiana Untamed, will transport guests for a night inspired by the state’s rich spirit and beauty.
Whisk Away Gastric Cancer
October 1
Renaissance Hotel
Help to continue the legacy of Holly Clegg at this year’s annual event, as #TeamHolly raises funds for gastric cancer research at MD Anderson. Celebrate a remarkable fundraising milestone with live music, local dishes and more.
BUST Breast Cancer
October 1
Crowne Plaza
Support the Woman’s Hospital Foundation and honor local breast cancer survivors at this uplifting event, featuring a fashion show with breast cancer survivors taking the stage as models dressed in original pieces made by local artists.
Unmasking Domestic Violence
October 1
Lod Cook Alumni Center
The Iris Domestic Violence Center will host its annual Unmasking Domestic Violence gala, celebrating rescue, restoration and survivorship. The event will featuring live music, cocktails, dancing and more.
