What to do in Baton Rouge this September
September 12
Scrabble Challenge | L’Auberge Casino & Hotel
Put your Scrabble skills to the test at the annual Scrabble Challenge hosted by the Adult Literacy Advocates of Greater Baton Rouge. In addition to three rounds of team Scrabble, the fundraiser will also feature food, drinks and an auction. adultliteracyadvocates.org
September 13
Broadway at the Ballet | Dancer’s Workshop
Dance the night away with the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre. This cabaret-style event will feature singing and dancing throughout the dance organization’s facility. Attendees will also enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a silent auction. batonrougeballet.org
September 13-14
Louisiana Bourbon Festival | L’Auberge Casino & Hotel
Bourbon drinkers, this one’s for you. This three-day festival put on by the Bourbon Society of Baton Rouge will include a speakeasy event, a bourbon pairing dinner and bourbon seminars followed by a tasting with proceeds benefiting Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area. louisianabourbonfest.com
September 19
BUST Breast Cancer | Crowne Plaza
Support local breast cancer survivors as they model handcrafted bras made by local artists at the annual Bra Art Fashion Show hosted by the Foundation for Woman’s. The fundraiser will also include live and silent auctions, as well as food and drinks from local vendors. womans.org/foundation/events/bust
Opening Night with Olga Kearn | River Center Theatre
The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra will kick off the season with a concert featuring world-renowned pianist Olga Kearn under the baton of conductor Adam Johnson. brso.org
September 26
Bella’s Ball | L’Auberge Casino & Hotel
The Bella Bowman Foundation’s annual fundraiser brings awareness to pediatric brain cancer research and raises funds for the organization’s efforts to provide comfort and care to children diagnosed with cancer and their families. bellabowman.org
Farm Fête | Main Street Market
Enjoy farm fresh cooking while supporting the Big River Economic and Agricultural Development Alliance outreach programs. With live music, food, drink and silent auctions, this event is sure to be a chef’s kiss. breada.org/farm-fete
September 27
O’Brien House Fundraising Breakfast | L’Auberge Casino & Hotel
The annual O’Brien House Recovery Fundraising Breakfast will spotlight the work being done to better the lives of those struggling with addiction throughout Baton Rouge. obrienhouse.org
Brew at the Zoo | BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo
Get ready for a wild night out. The 10th annual Brew at the Zoo will feature craft beers, food, live music and more. Wear your best safari-chic outfit and hang out with the wildlife. brzoo.org