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FriMar 26
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Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour
Fri, Mar 26 ·
Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA
Tickets available
FriSep 25
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Fri, Sep 25 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 75 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
In Partnership with the East Baton Rouge Parish Library PAGES TO POPCORN: Bring your library card for free popcorn! Genre: Adventure / Comedy Rating: PG; Common Sense Media 13+ Year: 1975 A comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. When the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, they face a wide array of horrors, including a persistent Black Knight, a three-headed giant, a cadre of shrubbery-challenged knights, the perilous Castle Anthrax, a killer rabbit, a house of virgins, and a handful of rude Frenchmen.
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WedSep 30
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Manhattan Short Film Fest: You Be the Judge!
Wed, Sep 30 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 75 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
Showtimes: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival screening. You'll join film lovers simultaneously in over 500 venues across the globe gathering to see the Ten Finalist in this year's event. With past finalists garnering Oscar nominations and short films continuing to move into the Hollywood mainstream, come see this entertaining program featuring the best short films in the world today! Ballots supplied upon entry.
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FriOct 16
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Let Me Stand Next To Your Fire
Fri, Oct 16 ·
Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA
About 3 mi
Nearby
Tickets available
TueOct 20
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live!
Tue, Oct 20 ·
Saenger Theater Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg, MS
About 106 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 45 min drive
Filled with music, laughter and imagination, this all-new musical stage adventure, based on the Emmy-winning Apple TV series, welcomes audiences on a joyful, nostalgia- filled trip to Fraggle Rock! Featuring gorgeous new walk-around versions of the Fraggles, puppet-sized Doozers, an appearance from a giant Gorg, and exclusive new wondrous puppet creatures all from the acclaimed Jim Henson's Creature Shop, along with fan-favorite songs and exciting visual effects, it's an unforgettable live experience that will have Silly Creatures of all ages dancing in the aisles!
Tickets available
SunOct 25
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Fais Do-Do With Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band
Sun, Oct 25 ·
Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA
About 3 mi
Nearby
Tickets available
ThuOct 29
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FriOct 30
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Clue (1985 Film)
Fri, Oct 30 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 75 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
Celebrate the life and legacy of Tim Curry with a double feature of Clue (1985) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Buy tickets to Clue and Rocky Horror and save! Use Code “Tim Curry” at checkout for 25% off! Dress in costume for FREE popcorn! Genre: Comedy/ Mystery Rated: PG Six blackmail victims are invited to an isolated mansion by a man who knows a dark secret from each of their pasts. On arrival, each is given a pseudonym drawn from Cluedo before being introduced to the blackmailer. Each is handed a weapon, at which point the lights are switched off and the blackmailer is killed. Can the guests uncover the murderer before they all become victims?
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ThuNov 12
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Beatles vs Stones - A musical Showdown
Thu, Nov 12 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 75 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
Two of the greatest bands of all time face off in a high-energy, adrenaline-pumping musical showdown. The Fab Four, represented by tribute band Abbey Road will engage in a barrage of hits against premier Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction . It’s a face-off you won’t want to miss!
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SunNov 15
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WedNov 18
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Loyola's Uptown Threauxdown
Wed, Nov 18 ·
Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA
About 3 mi
Nearby
Tickets available
FriNov 27
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SatFeb 27
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MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Symphonic Masterworks
Sat, Feb 27 ·
Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS
About 65 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr drive
CLICK HERE FOR SYMPHONIC MASTERWORKS TICKETS MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Symphonic Masterworks LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, February 27, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Card only.
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TueMar 02
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SatMar 13
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MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Intimate Masterworks
Sat, Mar 13 ·
Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS
About 65 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr drive
CLICK HERE FOR INTIMATE MASTERWORKS TICKETS MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Intimate Masterworks LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, March 12, 2027. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Card only.
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TueMar 30
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SatApr 17
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MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Beethoven & Blue Jeans
Sat, Apr 17 ·
Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS
About 65 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr drive
CLICK HERE FOR BEETHOVEN & BLUE JEANS TICKETS MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Beethoven & Blue Jeans LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, April 27, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Card only.
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TueMay 11
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TueJun 22
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ThuSep 24
Tonight
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Jason Carter Band
Thu, Sep 24 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 75 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
Genre: Bluegrass, Americana Fans Also Like: Del McCoury Band, Asleep at the Wheel, Steve Earle, Ricky Skaggs Get ready for a high-energy night of modern bluegrass and Americana with the GRAMMY-winning Jason Carter Band at Manship Theatre. Led by award-winning fiddler Jason Carter, a longtime member of the iconic Del McCoury Band, the Jason Carter Band brings a fresh, hard-driving sound rooted in traditional bluegrass but powered by world-class musicianship and improvisation.
Tickets available
WedOct 07
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River City Jazz Masters 20th Anniversary: Alfredo Rodriguez Band feat. Pedrito Martinez
Wed, Oct 07 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 75 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the River City Jazz Masters Series, presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. Alfredo Rodriguez Band feat. Pedrito Martinez Genre: Afro-Cuban Jazz, Latin Jazz Season Passes available until October 7th: buy all four performances and save!
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ThuOct 08
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Intelligent Worlds
Thu, Oct 08 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 75 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
Free art reception in the Gallery at Manship.
Tickets available
FriOct 09
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Silent Theory, Discrepancies, Sick Century, Love the Hate
Fri, Oct 09 ·
Brewsky's · Hattiesburg, MS
About 105 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 45 min drive
Tickets from $25
FriOct 09
Local pick
SatOct 10
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Ancient Beacons Long for Notice
Sat, Oct 10 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 75 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
A new film by Dario Robleto, unites art and astronomy to jaw-dropping effect. Two screenings in one day - 12pm and 1:40pm
Tickets available
FriOct 16
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Corpse Bride - $5 Movie
Fri, Oct 16 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 75 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
Victor (Johnny Depp) and Victoria's (Emily Watson) families have arranged their marriage. Though they like each other, Victor is nervous about the ceremony. While he's in a forest practicing his lines for the wedding, a tree branch becomes a hand that drags him to the land of the dead. It belongs to Emily, who was murdered after eloping with her love and wants to marry Victor. Victor must get back aboveground before Victoria marries the villainous Barkis Bittern (Richard E. Grant).
Tickets available
SatOct 17
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Get Sideways
Sat, Oct 17 ·
Brewsky's · Hattiesburg, MS
About 105 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 45 min drive
Tickets from $13
ThuOct 22
Local pick
Black Joe Lewis & JD Simo With Luther Dickinson
Thu, Oct 22 ·
Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA
About 3 mi
Nearby
Tickets available
FriOct 23
Rocky Horror Picture Show feat. Hattiesburlesque
Fri, Oct 23 ·
Saenger Theater Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg, MS
About 106 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 45 min drive
Tickets available
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