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ThuDec 17
Marc Broussard Strong match

Marc Broussard

Thu, Dec 17 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 176 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr drive

+ Joe Stark

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 05
FriDec 18
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Local pick

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Fri, Dec 18 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

About 13 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 01
WedDec 23
Strong match

The Grinch (2018)

Wed, Dec 23 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 153 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Genre: Drama Rated: PG Length: 1h 25m A grump with a mean streak plots to bring Christmas to a halt in the cheerful town of Whoville. But a generous little girl could change his heart.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
WedDec 23
Strong match

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

Wed, Dec 23 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 153 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Genre: Fantasy, Comedy Rated: PG Year: 1946 Length: 2h 10m When a guardian angel finds a dejected George Bailey poised to jump off a bridge, he shows George what life would've been like had he never been born.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
FriJan 08
Strong match

Kenny Neal

Fri, Jan 08 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 153 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Genre: Blues, Swamp Blues Fans Also Like: Raful Neal, Lazy Lester, Buddy Guy Come out for an unforgettable Friday evening of Louisiana blues with Grammy Award-winning musician Kenny Neal. A master of the swamp blues tradition and one of the genre’s most celebrated performers, Kenny brings a powerful blend of soulful vocals and electrifying guitar and harmonica work to the stage. Rooted in the rich musical heritage of Baton Rouge and South Louisiana, his music bridges classic blues traditions with contemporary energy and heartfelt storytelling.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
Sold out
TueJan 26
The Notebook Strong match
MusicalsTheatre

The Notebook

Tue, Jan 26 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 174 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
ThuJan 28
Strong match
Live Music

Rhythm and Blues Revue

Thu, Jan 28 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 153 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Genre: Rhythm and Blues Fans Also Like: Smokey Robinson, Sam Cooke, Alicia Keys Get ready to groove and move with R&B Revue - the ultimate celebration of rhythm and blues that'll have you dancing in your seat and singing along all night long!

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
FriFeb 05
Strong match

Red Dragon Presents: James McMurtry & The Martial Law Review

Fri, Feb 05 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 153 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Celebrating James McMurtry’s newest Album: The Black Doc and the Wandering Boy Genre: Americana & Singer/Songwriter For Fans Of: Hayes Carll, Ryan Bingham & Ray Wylie Hubbard Openers: Betty Soo

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
FriApr 30
Strong match
TheatreFamily Family

Ocean Blue by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

Fri, Apr 30 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 153 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

When & Where: School Day Matinees! April 30, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at Manship Theatre Show length: One hour Genre: Live theatre and puppetry, educational Fans Also Like: Deep sea adventures, mermaids, and marine life! Appropriate for all ages. Suggested for pre-K through third grades.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
SunNov 15
Strong match

The Story of Me and My Dad

Sun, Nov 15 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 153 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

A one-man show, based on the real relationship between the performer and his dad. One of the best fathers out there. Written and performed by John Mese.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
WedNov 18
Strong match

Candlelight Celtic Christmas

Wed, Nov 18 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 153 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Genre: Traditional Irish Music, Candlelight Holiday Candlelight Celtic will transform Manship Theatre into a magical sanctuary with traditional Irish music performed amid 1000+ flickering candles. Come feel the warmth of the flickering golden candlelight and be one of the first to immerse yourself in the magic, wonder, and songs of Candlelight Celtic !

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 25
SatDec 05
Capital City Lights Local pick
Annual Event

Capital City Lights

Sat, Dec 05 ·

Venue to be confirmed · Jackson, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04
FriDec 18
Strong match
Comedy

Sean Patton • Shows at the Studio

Fri, Dec 18 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 153 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

This show is rated R, for mature audiences only. You recognize Sean from: Live at Gotham, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, IFC’s Maron, FX’s English Teacher, and more Sean Patton is a comedian based in New York, by way of New Orleans. He began doing stand-up in the Crescent City and has since performed in comedy clubs and festivals across the world, including The Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2011, 2018), The Glasgow Comedy fest (2016), the Dublin Comedy fest (2017), and The Edinburgh Fringe (2017, 2019).

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
ThuJan 14
Strong match
Live Music

River City Jazz Masters 20th Anniversary: The Tierney Sutton Band

Thu, Jan 14 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 153 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the River City Jazz Masters Series, presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. The Tierney Sutton Band Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
Sold out
SatFeb 13
8Ball & MJG and Bun B ft. The Renaissance Orchestra Strong match
ConcertLive Music

8Ball & MJG and Bun B ft. The Renaissance Orchestra

Sat, Feb 13 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 174 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
ThuFeb 18
Strong match

The Hillbenders

Thu, Feb 18 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 153 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Genre: Progressive Bluegrass / Classic Rock Fans Also Like: The Beatles, The Who, Greensky Bluegrass Beatles classics meet high-energy bluegrass with The HillBenders present BeatleGrass! Hear favorites like “Hey Jude” and “Twist and Shout” reimagined with banjo, mandolin, fiddle and plenty of pickin’ in a fresh celebration of one of the most iconic songbooks of all time.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
FriFeb 19
Clue Strong match
Theatre

Clue

Fri, Feb 19 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 174 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
SatFeb 20
Strong match

Late Nite Catechism

Sat, Feb 20 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 153 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Late Nite Catechism is an uproarious piece of theater that has been touring nationally after it successful off-Broadway run. The irrepressible Sister teaches an adult catechism class to a roomful of “students” (the audience).

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
TueMar 02
The Sound of Music Strong match
BroadwayTheatre

The Sound of Music

Tue, Mar 02 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 174 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
Sold out
TueMar 16
Interpol Strong match
ConcertLive Music

Interpol

Tue, Mar 16 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 174 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
WedMar 24
The Price is Right Live Local pick

The Price is Right Live

Wed, Mar 24 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

About 13 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 26
Sold out
FriMar 26
Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour Strong match
ConcertLive Music

Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour

Fri, Mar 26 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 174 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
SunApr 11
Strong match
Theatre

Lightwire Theater's Dino-Light

Sun, Apr 11 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 153 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

When: Sun., April 11, 2:00 p.m. - Matinee Performance Mon. April 12, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - School Day Matinee! Monday Tickets: At this time, we are only accepting large group and field trip reservations. Please fill out the large group request form or check back soon for individual ticket sales for the Monday shows. Genre: Larger-than-life theatrical puppet production and light show, kid-friendly For Fans Of: Live theater, STEM, larger-than-life puppetry Parent and Teacher Note: The theatre will be completely dark to best experience the electroluminescent light and laser show.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
Sold out
FriMay 21
Conversations with Nick Cave Strong match
ConcertLive Music

Conversations with Nick Cave

Fri, May 21 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 174 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
TueJun 22
Just in Time Strong match
BroadwayTheatre

Just in Time

Tue, Jun 22 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 174 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
ThuDec 10
Strong match

Rocky Mountain high Experience: A John denver Christmas, starring Rick Schuler

Thu, Dec 10 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 153 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Get ready to fall in love with the holidays all over again! Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas takes you back to the 1970s, a golden era when John Denver's music lit up the airwaves and warmed hearts across America. Acclaimed performer Rick Schuler brings it all back to life in a holiday concert you'll be talking about long after the season ends.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
SunDec 20
The Wooten Brothers Strong match
Live Music

The Wooten Brothers

Sun, Dec 20 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 176 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 05
TueDec 29
Strong match

Hitmakers Come Home for the Holidays

Tue, Dec 29 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 153 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Genre: Louisiana Singer-Songwriters, Americana, Country, Folk Celebrate the season with an unforgettable night of stories and songs at Hitmakers Come Home for the Holidays at Manship Theatre. This annual holiday tradition brings together a standout lineup of singer-songwriters for an intimate evening of music, storytelling, and collaboration. Hear the voices behind some of your favorite songs as they share the inspiration behind their work and perform stripped-down versions of hits and more original music.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
WedDec 30
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet Strong match
DanceTheatre

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Wed, Dec 30 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 174 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
SatMar 20
Hal's St Paddy's Parade & Festival Local pick
Annual EventFestival

Hal's St Paddy's Parade & Festival

Sat, Mar 20 ·

Venue to be confirmed · Jackson, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Oct 27

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