The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, Sept. 17.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
EVENING SKY VIEWING: 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., BREC Highland Road Park Observatory, 13800 Highland Road. See the majesty of the night sky, for those 6 and up. .
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
JURASSIC QUEST, ANCIENT OCEANS AND FROZEN FRONTIER: 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday,Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 9039 St. Landry Road, Gonzales. Three realistic, life-size dinosaur experiences in one. $30.32 and up; children under 2, free. .
SATURDAY
PAWS FOR PICKLEBALL: 7 a.m.-noon, Electric Pickle, 1509 Government St. Companion Animal Alliance's first charity pickleball tournament, in partnership with Electric Pickle and Red Stick Social. Includes a round-robin tournament, adoptable dogs, and food and drink specials. $50 per player. .
RED STICK FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m. to noon, Fifth and Main streets, downtown. Farm-fresh produce and goods, including wine, seafood, plants, flowers, prepared and baked items and more. .
GARDEN DISCOVERIES: COMPOSTING: 10 a.m., Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Hosted by the Baton Rouge Botanic Garden Foundation, the session will be led by Bob Dillemuth, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. Free. .
FAMILY-HOUR STARGAZING: 10 a.m., Irene W. Pennington Planetarium at the h Art & Science Museum, 100 S. River Road. Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky, followed by an all-ages show. .
GREATER BATON ROUGE MODEL RAILROADERS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Republic of West Florida Historical Museum, 3406 College St., Jackson. Electric trains of all sizes will be running on five different layouts. Free admission and parking.
STUDIO SATURDAY: CAJUN LANDSCAPE PAINTING WITH BETH WELCH: 11 a.m., h Art & Science Museum, 100 S. River Road. Inspired by the current exhibit, “Reflections: The Art of George Rodrigue.” Included in regular admission. .
INTRODUCTION TO BONSAI: 3 p.m., Fairwood Branch Library, 12910 Old Hammond Highway. Led by Lowell Tilley, founder of the Gulf Coast Bonsai Foundation. Free. (225) 924-9385 or ebrpl.co/events.
THE FAITH AND FASHION EXPERIENCE: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. A four-part runway show with faith forward brands unveiling stories of hope, identity and salvation. Live music performance, creative arts, and custom designer inspired clothing. Sponsored by Burning Hearts, Inc. $66. .
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
BASF'S KIDS' LAB: 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Sunday, h Art & Science Museum, 100 S. River Road. Explore the science of chemistry during 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Included in regular admission. .
SUNDAY
AUDITIONS FOR “THE NUTCRACKER — A TALE FROM THE BAYOU”: 12:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m., 10745 Linkwood Court. Audition times vary. For audition times and more info on what to expect, go to.
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY: 3 p.m., American Legion Post 38, 151 S. Wooddale Blvd. With Baton Rouge Pipes and Drums, h State Police Color Guard Detail, Patriot Guard Riders, and Baton Rouge Corvette Club. (225) 927-8826.
SENSORY SECOND SUNDAY: 3 p.m.-5 p.m., h Art & Science Museum, 100 S. River Road. Dimmed lights, low-volume music, designated quiet areas, headphones and sensory tools are available. Due to limited space, preregistration recommended at . .
ART RECEPTION: DOCTOR DAZED DOODLE DELTA: 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Jones Walker Foyer, Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. New exhibition by Dr. John Day, professor emeritus in the department of oceanography and coastal sciences, College of the Coast and Environment, LSU.
FASHION & COSTUME SKETCHING WORKSHOP: 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m., Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, 233 St. Ferdinand St. Participants will explore the basics of fashion illustration and costume design while learning how to sketch figures, experiment with silhouettes, and create their own original looks. $20. .
TUESDAY
BATON ROUGE CHESS CLUB: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., La Divina Italian Cafe, 3535 Perkins Road, Unit 360. A chance to play and learn; all levels welcome. Free.
COLLEGE SPORTS TRIVIA: 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Court to Table, 7477 Burbank Drive. Sports trivia follows at 8 p.m. .
“T”: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Biographical drama/comedy about how a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain stumbled into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen. $12.50; also an option to donate to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. .
THURSDAY
RED STICK FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m. to noon, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Road. Farm-fresh produce, goods and more. .
“WALTER ANDERSON” SCREENING & RECEPTION: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. Documentary in partnership with LSU Museum of Art. Coincides with “The South's Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson” on view through Jan. 3.
BATON ROUGE SYMPHONY — ELLIS ISLAND: THE DREAM OF AMERICA: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., River Center Theatre for Performing Arts, 240 St. Louis St. Concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. $20 and up. .
WEEKLY COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE: 7:30 p.m., Geaux Ride, 601 Laurel St. Free. .
KARAOKE, TRIVIA, BINGO AND MORE: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Brickyard South Bar + Patio, 174 South Blvd. Presented by BarFly Entertainment. Free to play. .
“2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY”: 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Sci-fi/adventure film from 1968 in which an imposing black structure provides a connection between the past and the future in this adaptation of a short story by sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke.$5. .
ONGOING
ANN CONNELLY FINE ART: 1670 Lobdell Ave. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Free. (225) 927-7676 or .
ART GUILD OF LOUISIANA: Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd. “Autumn Judged Show 2026,” through Nov. 11. Workshops: Larry Downs, “Composition Bootcamp — Level Up Your Art,” Saturday-Sunday, $100 AGL members, $125 nonmembers; “Watercolor Basics — Bird of a Feather,” weekly on Saturdays through Oct. 3; “Interpreting the Landscape in Pastel: Infusing Your Work with Passion,” Sept. 27; “Watercolor with a Southern Accent,” Sept. 28-30. Classes are held at AGL Park Studio, 2490 Silverest Ave. .
BATON ROUGE GALLERY CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: 1515 Dalrymple Drive. Four-artist exhibition featuring recent works by Alex Podesta, Matt Morris, Pippin Frisbie-Calder and David Horton, through Sept. 27. Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. .
CAPITOL PARK MUSEUM: 660 N. Fourth St. “We the People,” a living portrait of 21st-century American identity through nearly 200 paired photographs by Steven G. Smith shown across two giant screens, together measuring about 12 feet high and 36 feet wide, through June. “Grounds for Greatness: h and the Nation” and “Experiencing h: Discovering the Soul of America,” both permanent exhibits. (225) 342-5428 or .
CARY SAURAGE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER SHELL GALLERY: 233 St. Ferdinand St. “Breath of God: A Love Letter to Black Men and Black Women,” a photography and mixed-media exhibition by Jacquel Curry and Ashli Ognelodh Curry, through Sept. 25. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. .
ELIZABETHAN GALLERY: 680 Jefferson Highway. Call (225) 924-6437 or follow the gallery's Facebook page.
THE GALLERY AT MANSHIP: 100 Lafayette St. “Intelligent Worlds: Celebrating LSU Printmaking Alumni,” through Oct. 18. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
KNOCK KNOCK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: 1900 Dalrymple Drive. Offering interactive exhibits, programs and resources that inspire children to become creative problem solvers and lifelong learners. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. .
LOUISIANA ART & SCIENCE MUSEUM: 100 S. River Road. “Reflections: The Art of George Rodrigue,” through Jan. 24. “h Couture: The Legacy of San Carlin,” through Jan. 3. (225) 344-5272 or .
LOUISIANA STATE ARCHIVES GALLERY: 3851 Essen Lane. The Art Guild of Louisian’s 2026 international juried “River Road Show” through Sept. 28. Free. Gallery hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
LSU'S BARNES OGDEN ART & DESIGN COMPLEX GALLERY: 31 S. Campus Drive. Rotating exhibitions of LSU College of Art & Design students, faculty, and alums work, and visiting artists and designers. (225) 578-5400. .
LSU'S LAURA AND CLARK BOYCE GALLERY: Julian T. White Hall, 297 Field House Drive. Rotating exhibitions of LSU College of Art & Design students, faculty and alums work. (225) 578-5400 or .
????LSU MUSEUM OF ART: Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. “The Folk Art Gallery,” through June 30. (225) 389-7200 or .
LSU TEXTILE & COSTUME MUSEUM: Human Ecology Building, Tower Drive, LSU campus. “Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion,” exploring the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress, through Jan. 15. (225) 578-5992 or email textile@lsu.edu.
MAGNOLIA MOUND MUSEUM + HISTORIC SITE: 2161 Nicholson Drive. Guided and self-guided tours. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. .
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OLD GOVERNOR'S MANSION: 502 North Blvd. Open for tours. See a hidden staircase, the grand ballroom, a water-cooled solarium, the Rose Garden and a replica of the Oval Office. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free admission. .
OLD STATE CAPITOL: 100 North Blvd. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, plus Free First Sunday. “Excursions, Expeditions, and Discoveries: A Young Nation Expands & Reimagining America: The Maps of Lewis & Clark,” through Dec. 18. Free. .
FRANK HAYDEN HALL VISUAL ART GALLERY: Southern University. Student work, faculty showcases, alum homecoming exhibitions, and traveling contemporary art exhibitions focusing on African American art and history. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free. .
USS KIDD VETERANS MUSEUM: 305 S. River Road. Displays of a variety of artifacts that celebrate veteran and naval military history. Note: Vessel is in Houma for dry dock repairs. .
WEST BATON ROUGE MUSEUM: 845 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen. “What the Fox Knows,” 30-plus watercolor paintings by artist Kathy Miller, through Nov. 22. “Brusly: Where Everyone Knows Your Name,” through Dec. 23. (225) 336-2422 or .