Good morning, Baton Rouge.

A dance event, Dancing Through the Decades, will take place on July 15 at Red Stick Social on Government Street from 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. to raise funds for families affected by Prader-Willi syndrome; hosted by PWS parent Katie Martinez, the adults-only celebration supports advocacy and research.

Chauna Banks and Kimberlee Collins-Walker announced that Black Business Insiders will host the Torch Awards and Gala (an expo and convention) at Raising Cane's River Center on Aug.

28.

Broadway in Baton Rouge has unveiled its 2026-27 season lineup at the River Center Theatre in downtown; the season features four shows — Jersey Boys on Sept.

28, Clue: Live on Stage on Oct. 24, Legally Blonde the Musical on April 28, and The Wiz on June 8.

225 Magazine named winners of its 2026 Best of 225 Awards in People & Entertainment — honoring local talent in food, art, news and family attractions.

Chef Don Bergeron won best chef while Knock Knock Children’s Museum earned top marks for family fun.

More than 60% of roughly 6,000 voters approved a measure to redirect a 24-mill property tax for teacher and staff raises in Zachary on Saturday, with teachers set to receive an extra $10,000 and support staff $5,000 annually.

Local safety officials advise residents as they prepare for Fourth of July festivities to use a sober driver or rideshare when drinking and note that personal fireworks are illegal in East Baton Rouge Parish (check local guidelines where fireworks are allowed).

LSU researchers in Baton Rouge are recruiting families with a child diagnosed with asthma (aged 5 to 17) for a four-month study on reducing asthma symptoms through home-based monitoring.

Participants receive an air purifier and HEPA filter vacuum and will complete brief surveys during the study.

LSU’s vet team performed a life-or-death surgery for Moo, an 8-year-old pig, yesterday, and the animal is now headed home from the vet school.

Local officials reported the successful procedure as a promising sign for future animal care.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Government approved a permit for nearly $948,000 to renovate McKinley High School’s automotive shop building, as part of last week’s list of commercial and residential permits issued across the area.

Austin Meade Concert

7:00-10:30 p.m. — Texas Club — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an electrifying night with live music by Austin Meade at the Texas Club.

Jerry Seinfeld Live

8-11 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with the comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld.

Red Stick Speed Dating Event

6:30-8:30 p.m. — TBR Books & Tea — $25 — Experience a fun and engaging opportunity to meet new people in Baton Rouge.