What to do in Baton Rouge this June
“South Arts Southern Prize & State Fellowships for Visual Arts”
June 4 – September 6
LSU Museum of Art
Get a glimpse at the artwork of the nine 2025 Southern Prize & State Fellowship for Visual Arts recipients during this touring exhibition’s stop at the LSU Museum of Art.
Night Ranger
June 5
L’Auberge Casino & Hotel
Known for their 1980s hits like “Sister Christian” and “Rock in America,” hard rock band Night Ranger will take L’Auberge by storm with this show.
Newsies Jr.
June 5-7, 12-14
Reilly Theatre
The Playmakers of Baton Rouge are bringing the Tony Award-winning story of a group of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City to the Reilly Theatre stage this month with two weekends of performances of Newsies Jr.
Much Ado About Nothing
June 12-21
Mid City Civic Theatre
The newly established Mid City Civic Theatre kicks off its creative tenure in Baton Rouge with William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Prioritizing joy and community, this production sets the tone for the company promising a sense of togetherness.
“The Monsters We Sometimes Become”
June 13
The Gallery at Manship
This art exhibition hosted by Ellemnop.Art will bring to life works by artist Nathaniel A.J. Landry with a performance of an original music score by Monoblack. Guests will explore complexities of the human condition through visual and performance art.
Grace “Mama” Marino Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner
June 23
L’Auberge Casino & Hotel
The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society will posthumously honor Ruffin Rodrigue at its annual celebration featuring a multi-course dinner, wine pairings and a live auction.
Andrew Duhon
June 25
Manship Theatre
New Orleans native, singer-songwriter Andrew Duhon is making a stop at the Manship Theatre to perform songs from his latest album, “The Parish Record,” which tells stories of love and life through folk and blues melodies.
Gary Allan
June 26
L’Auberge Casino & Hotel
From “Right Where I Need to Be” and “Watching Airplanes,” country artist Gary Allan is known for several of his hit songs. This month, he is bringing them all to the L’Auberge stage for an evening performance to welcome summer.
KnockFest
June 27
Knock Knock Children’s Museum
This fundraiser is for the kids. Knock Knock Children’s Museum will host a day-long Renaissance festival inspired by King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and The Sword in the Stone. This family-friendly event will offer a preview of what guests can expect at the grown-up gala in the fall.
