The party is back at Louisiana Art & Science Museum this month with LASM’s annual gala on September 25. Photo by Collin Richie.

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.

bellabowman.org

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.

caabr.org

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.

hitcitydigital.wixsite.com/henryturnerjrday

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.

obrienhouse.org

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.

breada.org/farm-fete

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.

wrkf.org/events

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.

lasm.org

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.

thehealthycookingblog.com

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.

womans.org/foundation/events

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.

stopdv.org/event