The Flower Fest

April 4-6 | Pointe-Marie

This annual festival is making waves with three days of under-the-sea fun and fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The weekend kicks off with a gala before the collaborative work of floral artists is showcased at the weekend-long event. theflowerfest.com

Emerge Gala

April 5 | Helix Aviation Academy

The Emerge Center is prepared for takeoff hosting its annual gala at the Helix Aviation Academy with the theme “Emerge Into Flight.” emergela.org

Hereafter

April 6 | Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Inspired by LASM’s current Egyptian-focused exhibitions, Of Moving Colors Productions will draw on Egyptian beliefs and faith in this performance, which will serve as a preview for the company’s upcoming season finale in May. ofmovingcolors.org

Azalea Polo Classic

April 6 | West Feliciana Parish Park

Marco? Polo! This third-annual event benefitting the West Feliciana Historical Society Museum will feature a professional polo match, music, cocktails and more. azaleapoloclassic.com

Flowers Bloom Hope Gala

April 12 | Tiger Stadium

Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation’s annual gala is back at LSU Tiger Stadium’s Stadium Club as guests come together to support the mission of preventing youth suicide. rainwillbringflowers.org

Furball

April 12 | L’Auberge Casino & Hotel

Who let the dogs out? At this black-tie event, furry friends are welcome to join the fun as guests—and the royal court—raise money to support Companion Animal Alliance and the shelter’s ongoing animal welfare programs. furballbr.org

Alice in Wonderland

April 12-13 | River Center Theatre

Join the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre on an adventure through Wonderland as the company’s dancers bring to the stage a newly choreographed performance to inspire audiences of all ages. batonrougeballet.org/springconcert

The Salvation Army Shield of Hope Fundraiser

April 23 | Manship Theatre

Join The Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge for their Shield of Hope Fundraiser and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, live music by David St. Romain and more. southernusa.salvationarmy.org/baton-rouge

An Evening at Windrush

April 25 | Windrush Gardens

Guests are invited into the LSU Rural Life Museum’s Windrush Gardens for this celebration under the oaks, complete with dinner by Chef John Folse, craft cocktails and more. lsu.edu/rurallife

Denim Day

April 30 | Red Stick Social

Take a walk down the denim carpet as the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault hosts its annual fundraiser. Guests will enjoy live music, a silent auction, door prizes and more. lafasa.org

Fork Cancer

May 1 | Capitol Park Museum

In support of the American Cancer Society, this annual party is once again bringing together the community for a night of food, friendship and plenty of dancing. forkcancerbatonrouge.org

The Big Bash

May 1 | Dow Hangar

With a focus on child and adolescent mental health care at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, this fundraiser will feature a three-course dinner from Chef John Folse, live music and more. fmolhs.org