A look at area sales and events:

The Baton Rouge Fashion Council, Amy Martin Photography and Studio 667 are hosting a Sip & Shop at Studio 667 downtown tonight, Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. Those who go will enjoy complimentary wine and light bites while shopping wares from local boutiques. Browse gameday accessories and fall apparel from Savannah Jane, Hands Producing Hope, Rouge Boutique, Kat Noel Designs and Stella & Dot with Jennifer Hamilton, among others. Studio 667 is located at 667 Laurel St.

During the month of September, those who order custom-designed Christmas cards from The Keeping Room will save 30% off those purchases. The shop’s in-house graphic design team can create custom cards including die-cut shapes, full-bleed pictures, fun patterns and much more. Proofs must be approved by Oct. 1 to qualify.

Red Stick Spice Company is turning one! The downtown location at Main Street Market, that is. Now through Friday, Sept. 18, join the shop for free giveaways like spice packets, bottles of olive oil samples and more. Every customer will walk away with a little something. On Saturday, Sept. 19, the store will be sampling Sausage with Quick Fig BBQ Sauce and its award-winning Squash and Shrimp Bisque.

Mint is hosting a birthday party today, Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Stop by the Corporate Boulevard shop to celebrate three years with giveaways, cocktails, music and more. The party will also feature the official launch of the cookbook Five Seasons: A Guide to Seasonal Cooking by Erin Nugent and Lauren Beth Landry.

NK Boutique is kicking off fashion week with football freebies. The shop is giving away two tickets and a parking pass to the LSU game this weekend. In addition to the 30-yard-line tickets, the shop is hosting giveaways all week. To find out more, including how to register to win, click here.

Throughout the month of September, Fireside Antiques is hosting a rare sale. Customers can take advantage of 40% off the entire salesroom, including buffets, bookcases, mirrors, beds, bedside tables, benches, lamps, pillows, trunks and more. For more information, call 752-9565.