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The Riverfront

From the weekday bustle of downtown professionals to lively weekend markets and festivals, the events and things to do in The Riverfront, Baton Rouge, LA, offer a distinct local rhythm. Cultural hubs like the Shaw Center for the Arts and the Raising Cane's River Center anchor the area's formal programming. Meanwhile, open-air concerts and markets along the Mississippi River create a more relaxed, communal atmosphere.

• Start a weekend morning with a stroll through the downtown Red Stick Farmers Market, which runs alongside the monthly Baton Rouge Arts Market, for a taste of local produce and crafts.
• Catch concerts and theatrical productions at the Raising Cane's River Center or the more intimate Manship Theatre inside the Shaw Center for the Arts.
• Experience free, open-air music during the spring and fall with the popular Live After 5 concert series, a popular after-work gathering at Rhorer Plaza.