
A look at what to do this February
Radium Girls
February 7-16 | Theatre Baton Rouge
Theatre Baton Rouge’s Young Actors Program will explore justice, resilience and commercialized health and wellness in its production of Radium Girls. Set in the 1920s, the play follows protagonist Grace Fryer as she fights to reveal the truth after she and her fellow dial painters fall ill due to radiation exposure. theatrebr.org
Camellia Show & Sale
February 8-9 | LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
Explore hundreds of camellia blooms available for purchase and get planting advice from members of the Baton Rouge Camellia Society at this annual, weekend-long event featuring an exhibit of award-winning camellias propogated from the Botanic Gardens. lsu.edu/botanic-gardens
Valentine’s Gala
February 8 | Renaissance Hotel
In honor of American Heart Month, local nonprofit Jump Start Your Heart is hosting its 17th annual Valentine’s Gala complete with dinner, dancing, door prizes and live entertainment by The Bucket List. jumpstartyourheart.org
Seussical
February 13-15 | Abundant Life Church
Christian Youth Theater will bring to life the imaginative world and out-of-the-box characters of Dr. Seuss with a musical show for the whole family. From Horton the Elephant to the Cat in the Hat, the performances aim to inspire audiences. cytbatonrouge.org
Sing & Swing
February 15 | Crowne Plaza
Opéra Louisiane’s annual fundraising event is back with a new cast of local celebrities, including Dickie Brennan and Reggi Marion, who will compete to be named King and Queen of Swing in a karaoke competition. operalouisiane.com
River City Jazz Masters: Emmet Cohen
February 20 | Manship Theatre
Jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is taking over the Manship Theatre stage for a performance showcasing his artistry and the beauty of his medium. manshiptheatre.org
Wild Game Cookout
February 22 | Erwinville
To enrich the lives of children in the care of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and their families, the Dream Day Foundation will once again host its Wild Game Cookout, complete with a live auction, food and more. dreamdayfoundation.org
Herb Day
February 22 | LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
Spice up your life at the Baton Rouge chapter of the Herb Society of America’s celebration of herbs. Guests are invited to spend the day learning, eating, shopping and enjoying the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens. lsu.edu/botanic-gardens
Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival
March 1 | North Boulevard Town Square
This free-to-attend event welcomes the whole family for a day-long Mardi Gras party featuring live music, local vendors, activities for kids and more. ultimatelouisianapar.wixsite.com/brmardigrasfest