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Downtown Events This Weekend
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1

333 Bistreaux / AvoyellesTango Night, 7 p.m., Dinner menu available, 333 Third St., 381-9385, www.avoyellescafe.com »

600 Main600 Main St., 389-1166, www.600mainbr.com »

Boudreaux & ThibodeauxBaby Boomers Singles Party, 8 p.m., 214 Third St., 636-2442, www.myspace.com/boudreauxdowntown »

Dalton's244 Lafayette St., 387-5081, www.daltonsdowntown.com »

Hollywood Casino Epic Buffet – 1717 River Rd. N., 709-7777, www.hollywoodbr.com »

Pastime – 252 South Blvd., 343-5490

Puncher's Sports Bar – 421 Third St., 366-6785

Red StarLargely Ironic Karaoke, 222 Laurel St., 346-8454

River Center LibraryCaptain Papillion, 10 a.m., musician and storyteller Captain Papillion will present the program Kid Pirates, 120 St. Louis St., 389-4967

The M Bar – 350 Third St., 504-782-9266

The Roux House – Music by Garret Michaels, 10 p.m., 143 Third St., 344-2583, www.rouxhousebr.com »

The Vault – 140 Third St., 248-6846

Wine Walk Wednesday’s – 5:30 p.m., $10, Walk begins start at the Kingfish Lounge/Hilton, Stroube's Chophouse, Tsunami, Old Governor's Mansion, the historic water tower, 333 Bistreaux and final destination The Wine Loft, Chris

THURSDAY, JULY 2

333 Bistreaux / Avoyelles Thursdays on Third Wine Tasting, 5:30 p.m., Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres, 333 Third St., 381-9385, www.avoyellescafe.com »

600 MainDJ Triz A 9 p.m., 600 Main St., 389-1166, www.600mainbr.com »

Boudreaux & Thibodeaux – Music by Charlie Hager, 10 p.m., 214 Third St., 636-2442, www.myspace.com/boudreauxdowntown »

Dalton's – Karaoke with Coco, 244 Lafayette St., 387-5081, www.daltonsdowntown.com »

Hollywood Casino Epic Buffet – 1717 River Rd. N., 709-7777, www.hollywoodbr.com »

Lyceum Ballroom 9:30 p.m., 124 Third St., 343-6600, www.thelyceumballroom.com »

Manship Theatre – 7:30 p.m., PAL Productions presents KRISTIN DIABLE & LARRY GARNER; Houma's JOE STARK; & Lafayette's CC ADCOCK; 100 Lafayette St., 344-0334, www.manshiptheatre.org »

PastimeKaroke, 7 p.m., 252 South Blvd., 343-5490

Puncher's Sports Bar – 421 Third St., 366-6785

Red Star – 222 Laurel Street, 346-8454

The M Bar – 350 Third St., 504-782-9266

The Roux House – The Indie Lounge Live Oak Decline & The Steps, 10 p.m., 143 Third St., 344-2583, www.rouxhousebr.com »

The Vault – 140 Third St., 248-6846

FRIDAY, JULY 3

333 Bistreaux / AvoyellesRockin' on the River & International Nights, 333 Third St., 381-9385. www.avoyellescafe.com »

600 MainLa Noche Dulce, 9 p.m., 600 Main St., 389-1166, www.600mainbr.com »

Belle of BR Casino Atrium BuffetSeafood & Crab Leg Buffet, 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., 102 France St., 242-2610, www.belleofbatonrouge.com »

Boudreaux & Thibodeaux – Music by Ruby Rendrag w/cellist Suki Kuehn, 6 p.m., Jonathon Long & Soul Explosion, 9 p.m., 214 Third St., 636-2442, www.myspace.com/boudreauxdowntown »

Dalton ’s – Music 9 p.m., 244 Lafayette St., 387-5081, www.daltonsdowntown.com »

Lyceum – Music TBA, 7:30 p.m., 124 Third St., 343-6600, www.thelyceumballroom.com »

Pastime – Music by Scratch & Sniff, 6:30 p.m., 343-5490

Puncher's Sports Bar 10 p.m., 421 Third St., 366-6785

Red Star – 222 Laurel St., 346-8454

Studio 7 – Music by Clay Newsom & the Quarter Moon Band, 9 p.m., $7, Hollywood Casino, 709-7777, www.hollywoodbr.com »

The M Bar – 350 Third St., 504-782-9266

The Roux House – Music by Beer for Breakfast, 10 p.m., 344-2583, www.rouxhousebr.com »

The Vault – 140 Third St., 248-6846

SATURDAY, JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY!

333 Bistreaux / AvoyellesRockin on the River & International Nights, 333 Third St., 381-9385, www.avoyellescafe.com »

600 MainSexy Saturday, 9 p.m, 600 Main St., 389-1166, www.600mainbr.com »

Baton Rouge Arts Market 8 p.m. – 12 p.m., 5th & Main St., 344-8558, www.artsbr.org »

Belle of BR Casino Atrium BuffetPrime Rib & Shrimp Buffet, 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., 242-2610 www.belleofbatonrouge.com »

Boudreaux & Thibodeaux – Music by Wade Reeves, 8 p.m., & Chase Tyler, 9:45 p.m., 214 Third St., 636-2442, www.myspace.com/boudreauxdowntown »

Dalton's1–Year Anniversary Party, 244 Lafayette St., 387-5081, www.daltonsdowntown.com »

Farmer's MarketStar Spangled Saturday, Saturday's, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Stop by the coffee booth for watermelon lemonade while the kids enjoy face painting designs by Liz Lopes, 5th & Main St., 267-5060, www.breada.org »

Fourth of July Star-Spangled Celebration – Baton Rouge Riverfront, www.usskidd.com »

Hollywood Casino Prime Rib Buffet – 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., 1717 River Rd. N., 709-7777, www.hollywoodbr.com »

Main Street MarketStar Spangled Saturday, cooking demo will feature gazpacho, tomato jam and watermelon salad prepared by local Chef Jaime Hernandez, 10 a.m., Market hours, Mon. – Fri, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. & Sat., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., 267-5060, 5th & Main St., www.breada.org »

Pastime252 South Blvd., 343-5490

Puncher's Sports Bar – Music TBA, 10 p.m., 421 Third St., 366-6785

Red Star – 222 Laurel Street, 346-8454

Studio 7 – Music by Stormy, 9 p.m., $7, Hollywood Casino, 709-7777, www.hollywoodbr.com »

The Lyceum – 124 Third St., 343-6600, www.thelyceumballroom.com »

The M Bar – Music TBA 9 p.m., 350 Third St., 504-782-9266

The Roux House –Music by Animal Krackers, 10 p.m., $5 cover, 143 Third St., 344-2583, www.rouxhousebr.com »

The Vault – 140 Third St., 248-6846

SUNDAY, JULY 5

Belle of BR Casino Atrium Buffet – Music by John Carrier –11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., www.belleofbatonrouge.com »

First Free Sunday – Visitors enjoy free admission to the downtown museums.

  • LASM – Reduced admission to planetarium shows, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., 100 S. River Rd., 344-5272, www.lasm.org
  • Old State Capitol – 100 North Blvd., 342-0500
  • USS Kidd – 305 S. River Rd., 342-1942, www.usskidd.com
  • Louisiana Museum of Art – Drawing Together: Going Abstract, 100 Lafayette St., 389-7200, www.lsumoa.com
  • Louisiana State Museum – 660 North 4th St., www.lsm.crt.state.la.us

Hilton Capitol CenterThe Kingfish Fabulous Flapper Breakfast, , 6:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., 201 Lafayette St., 344-5866

Hollywood Casino Champagne Brunch –Music by Deware Walker, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 1717 River Rd. N., 709-7777, www.hollywoodbr.com »

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fourth of July Star-Spangled Celebration – Saturday, July 4th, Baton Rouge Riverfront, www.usskidd.com »

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