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WedDec 23
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Family Dinner Improv Comedy Troupe • Shows at the Studio
Wed, Dec 23 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 min drive
Improv Comedy at the Studio! From the folks who brought you Roast Night! with Films at Manship comes a locally made, monthly Improv Comedy Show.
Tickets available
SatJan 16
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Eraserhead - $5 Movie
Sat, Jan 16 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 min drive
$5 Movie! Genre : Horror / Fantasy Rated: R Henry (John Nance) resides alone in a bleak apartment surrounded by industrial gloom. When he discovers that an earlier fling with Mary X (Charlotte Stewart) left her pregnant, he marries the expectant mother and has her move in with him. Things take a decidedly strange turn when the couple's baby turns out to be a bizarre lizard-like creature that won't stop wailing. Other characters, including a disfigured lady who lives inside a radiator, inhabit the building and add to Henry's troubles.
Tickets available
SatFeb 27
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MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Symphonic Masterworks
Sat, Feb 27 ·
Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS
About 148 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 30 min 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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SatMar 13
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MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Intimate Masterworks
Sat, Mar 13 ·
Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS
About 148 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 30 min 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.
Tickets available
SatApr 17
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MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Beethoven & Blue Jeans
Sat, Apr 17 ·
Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS
About 148 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 30 min 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.
Tickets available
FriNov 20
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The Okee Dokee Brothers
Fri, Nov 20 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 min drive
Nov 20, 10:30 a.m. - Ticketed School Day Matinee Nov 20, 6:30 p.m. - Ticketed Evening Performance Kids Fest! begins at 5:00 p.m. Genre: Kids Folk Music Duo The GRAMMY Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers write and perform Americana folk songs that celebrate friendship, nature, and the joy of discovery. Arrive at 5:00 for the evening performance to enjoy Manship Theatre’s Kids Fest!, a free indoor/outdoor festival where music grows wild. An evening full of live animal creature features, activities, music, stories, and more, all built for young and wild adventurers.
Tickets available
TueDec 08
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Cool Winter Nights, Hot Jazz
Tue, Dec 08 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 min drive
Genre: Big Band, Jazz, Holiday Fans Also Like: Christmas and holiday music The 15th annual Cool Winter Nights, Hot Jazz will feature local legends for a night of new smooth tunes and holiday classics during this beloved winter tradition. Come out to set the tone for a holiday season filled with music and joy!
Tickets available
FriFeb 12
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Love Notes: Chloé Marie Sings Ella, Sarah, and Billie
Fri, Feb 12 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 min drive
Live Music Shows at the Studio! Genre: Jazz, Soul Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an intimate evening of jazz in the Black Box Studio as local vocalist Chloe Marie and her full band pay tribute to three of jazz’s greatest voices: Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Billie Holiday. From timeless standards to soulful ballads, Chloe brings her own style and energy to songs made famous by these legendary women. With the close-up atmosphere of the Hartley/Vey Black Box Studio, Love Notes is the perfect night for jazz lovers, music fans, and anyone looking for a romantic Valentine’s experience.
Tickets available
SunFeb 21
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The color purple - $5 Movie
Sun, Feb 21 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 min drive
$5 Movie! Genre : Drama / History Rated: PG-13 An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing "Mister" Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa. Based on the novel by Alice Walker.
Tickets available
FriMar 12
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Dusky Waters
Fri, Mar 12 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 min drive
Live Music Shows at the Studio! Genre: Americana, Folk, Bluegrass, Soul Dusky Waters is the nom de plume of contemporary Americana songwriter and musician Jenn Jeffers, an artist whose work bridges the rich musical traditions of the South with a modern, genre-defying sound. As the Executive Director and Co-Founder of BlackAmericana Fest, a New Orleans-based music festival celebrating Black artists in Americana, Folk, and Country music, she is at the forefront of fostering a more inclusive roots music landscape.
Tickets available
SatMar 20
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Hal's St Paddy's Parade & Festival
Sat, Mar 20 ·
Venue to be confirmed · Jackson, MS
Tickets available
SunMar 21
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Some like it hot - $5 Movie
Sun, Mar 21 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 min drive
$5 Movie! Genre : Comedy / Musical Rated: NR After witnessing a Mafia murder, slick saxophone player Joe (Tony Curtis) and his long-suffering buddy, Jerry (Jack Lemmon), improvise a quick plan to escape from Chicago with their lives. Disguising themselves as women, they join an all-female jazz band and hop a train bound for sunny Florida. While Joe pretends to be a millionaire to win the band's sexy singer, Sugar (Marilyn Monroe), Jerry finds himself pursued by a real millionaire (Joe E. Brown) as things heat up and the mobsters close in.
Tickets available
WedMar 24
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FriApr 02
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Princess and the frog - $5 Movie
Fri, Apr 02 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 min drive
$5 Movie! 2:00 P.M. Screening Screening at 2:00 p.m. + 6:00 p.m. Genre : Family / Musical Rated: G Hardworking and ambitious, Tiana dreams of opening the finest restaurant in New Orleans. Her dream takes a slight detour when she meets Prince Naveen, who has been turned into an amphibian by evil Dr. Facilier. Mistaking her for a princess and hoping to break the spell, Naveen plants a kiss on poor Tiana thereby turning her into a frog as well. The pair hop along on an adventure through the bayous to seek the help of a powerful voodoo priestess.
Tickets available
FriApr 02
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Princess and the frog - $5 Movie (Copy)
Fri, Apr 02 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 min drive
$5 Movie! 6:00 P.M. Screening Screening at 2:00 p.m. + 6:00 p.m. Genre : Family / Musical Rated: G Hardworking and ambitious, Tiana dreams of opening the finest restaurant in New Orleans. Her dream takes a slight detour when she meets Prince Naveen, who has been turned into an amphibian by evil Dr. Facilier. Mistaking her for a princess and hoping to break the spell, Naveen plants a kiss on poor Tiana thereby turning her into a frog as well. The pair hop along on an adventure through the bayous to seek the help of a powerful voodoo priestess.
Tickets available
FriApr 02
Strong match
Couyons of Comedy
Fri, Apr 02 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 min drive
Comedy Shows at the Studio! The Couyons of Comedy aren't just a comedy show — they're an experience! Featuring DJ Rhett, Jeremy “J. Troutt” Troutt, Bee Gee and Dana Boucher, the Couyons bring Louisiana culture, Cajun humor and four completely different personalities together for a night where the audience becomes part of the fun. Led by social media personality DJ Rhett, whose online following has grown to more than 2 million, the Couyons have created a show that's interactive, unpredictable and uniquely Louisiana. Audience participation is a huge part of every performance — and no two shows are ever exactly the same.
Tickets available
FriApr 30
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Ocean Blue by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Fri, Apr 30 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 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
FriDec 18
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Sean Patton • Shows at the Studio
Fri, Dec 18 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 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
ThuJan 14
Strong match
River City Jazz Masters 20th Anniversary: The Tierney Sutton Band
Thu, Jan 14 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 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
ThuJan 28
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Rhythm and Blues Revue
Thu, Jan 28 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 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
WedApr 07
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River City Jazz Masters 20th Anniversary: Delfeayo Marsalis and The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Wed, Apr 07 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 min drive
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the River City Jazz Masters Series, presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. Delfeayo Marsalis and The Uptown Jazz Orchestra Genre: New Orleans Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Tickets available
SunApr 11
Strong match
Lightwire Theater's Dino-Light
Sun, Apr 11 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 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
ThuApr 22
Strong match
World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway
Thu, Apr 22 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 min drive
Genre: Jazz For Fans Of: Jazz and Broadway Showtunes: Hamilton, Wicked, West Side Story and more! Marking the 5th production in the Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS series, guest vocalists Kate Kortum and David Marino will debut arrangements of tunes from Broadway’s most beloved productions including Hamilton, Wicked, South Pacific, West Side Story, and more in a special concert event entitled World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway.
Tickets available
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