Discover Exciting Events Around Baton Rouge: Join the Jewish Film Festival, Celebrate Chelsea’s Anniversary, and More!

Here’s what’s happening in the Baton Rouge area from Friday to Thursday, January 23.

FRIDAY

Genealogy Brown Bag Lunch: Join researchers at noon at the Main Library on Goodwood Blvd. Bring your lunch and dive into genealogy discussions. No need to sign up. Learn more at ebrpl.com.

Baton Rouge Chorus of Sweet Adelines: Adventure Trip: Starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library on Goodwood Blvd.

SATURDAY

Red Stick Farmers Market: Open 8 a.m. to noon at Fifth and Main streets. Fresh produce, artisanal goods, and cooking demos await you. Visit breada.org for more info.

Photography Workshop: Improve your skills at 10 a.m. at Jones Creek Regional Branch Library. Local photographer Bernard Gillette will guide you. Registration is encouraged at ebrpl.com.

Read and Create: Join story time and art fun at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum from 11:15 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Perfect for kids aged 3-8 and their caregivers. Included with museum admission; free for members. More at lasm.org.

Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival: “Kidnapped”: Enjoy this captivating film at 7:30 p.m. at Manship Theatre. Tickets are $14.50. Get details at manshiptheatre.org.

SUNDAY

Jewish Film Fest: “Gentlemen’s Agreement”: Catch Gregory Peck in this classic film at 3 p.m. at Manship Theatre. Tickets are $14.50. Learn more at manshiptheatre.org.

Girl Talk Comedy Brunch — New Orleans Ladies Edition: Join us for laughs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Garden House. Enjoy great food and entertainment for $50. Get tickets at bontempstix.com.

Pop-Up Guided Group Tour: Explore exhibits at LSU Museum of Art at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5, and children under 12 can join for free. Find more at lsumoa.org.

New Year Vision Board Workshop: At 2 p.m., gather your inspirations and craft a vision board at the 225 Theatre Collective. All materials are included for $10. More at 225theatrecollective.com.

Calligraphy Expo: Join a workshop at the Main Library at 2 p.m. with Shawn Man. Explore the art of calligraphy and enjoy a tai chi class afterward. Visit ebrpl.com for details.

TUESDAY

Flex and Flow Yoga: Enjoy a free yoga session at Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar at 6:30 p.m. with various instructors each week.

Trivia Night: Join the fun at Burgersmith at 6:30 p.m. Bring your team and compete for prizes. More at burgersmith.com.

WEDNESDAY

Trivia Night: Another chance to win at Burgersmith in Denham Springs at 6:30 p.m. Test your knowledge with friends. More at burgersmith.com.

European Film Festival: “Queer”: Catch this film at 7:30 p.m. at Manship Theatre, exploring life in 1950s Mexico City. Tickets are $12.50 at manshiptheatre.org.

THURSDAY

Red Stick Farmers Market: Head to Pennington Biomedical Research Center from 8 a.m. to noon for fresh produce and goods. More on Facebook at facebook.com/redstickfarmersmarket.

Cook Like an Egyptian: Enjoy a cooking class at Red Stick Spice Company at 6 p.m., discovering the flavors and spices of Egyptian cuisine. A ticket to the Louisiana Art & Science Museum is included. More at lasm.org.

Trivia Night: Test your trivia skills again at Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar at 7 p.m. Free to join!

Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra: American Rhapsody: Enjoy a night of music at 7:30 p.m. at the Raising Cane’s River Center. Tickets range from $24-$70. Info at brso.org.

ONGOING

Capitol Park Museum: Visit for exhibitions, including “Billy Cannon: They Called Him Legend.” Through January 10, 2026. Details at louisianastatemuseum.org.

LSU Museum of Art: Don’t miss “Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer: The Marvel of Old Masters” until February 2. More at lsumoa.org.

Old State Capitol: Closed for maintenance but will reopen soon. Check out the Governor’s Portrait Gallery and other exhibits when it does. Free admission. Visit louisianaoldstatecapitol.org.