The Local

Where am I? Old School Baton Rouge edition.
Bonus hint in story. 💜💛☕️

Friends, we regret to inform you that the adorable Mid-City Baton Rouge cottage that had everyone buzzing this weekend is already under contract 😪 But, congratulations to the lucky buyers and Pino & Associates 🩷🏠

and giving the perfect relaxing Mother’s Day weekend vibes 🌷🩷🌸

From Cavalier House Books

Looking for new bookish 📚 friends? Now’s your chance to join in on one of our book clubs! Here’s what we’ve got on deck this month:

👹Weird Lit Book Club will be reading All Fours by Miranda July on the 13th @‌6:30. 👹

🧙Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club will be traversing Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson on the 14th @‌6:30. 🦄

🔪Mystery Thriller Book club will be investigating Happiness Falls by Angie Kim on the 19th @‌6:30. 🕵️‍♂️

🤫Silent Book Club will be on the 20th @‌6:30 - bring your coziest blanket to curl up and read in the bookshop! 🛋️

👿Horror Book Club will be weighing The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica on the 21st @‌6:30. 👿

❤️Romance Book Club will be courting People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry on the 28th @‌6:30. 💞

EDITOR’S NOTE: I’m not usually a romance girly, but I’m currently making my way through People We Meet on Vacation. Has anyone else read it? What did you think?

From Cavalier House Books

⚔️We are delighted to share that the one and only Rachel Schneider, author of the Fire & Metal series, will be visiting our shop to celebrate the launch of her new book, Light Wielder!⚔️

🎉Join us on June 8th at 6:30 PM for this special event to celebrate the sequel to Metal Slinger, where Rachel will be joined in conversation by Alexis L. Menard! 🎉

Grab your ticket from BonTempsTix 🎫 to reserve your copy and dive with us into this world of magic, betrayal, and romance at the official launch of Light Wielder!

Tickets for the event are required for entrance. Each ticket includes a copy of Light Wielder.

We are expecting a large turnout for this event in support of Rachel, so get your ticket before we sell out! 🎫
https://bontempstix.com/events/light-wielder-launch-with-rachel-schneider-6-8-2026?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=Author%2520Talk&utm_term=Author%2520Talk

📣 An important update from Night Market BTR.

Due to severe weather forecasted this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to postpone Night Market BTR 2026. The safety of our community, vendors, performers, and team comes first.

The good news? Night Market BTR is NOT cancelled. We already have a new date locked in.

🗓️ NEW DATE: Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 4 PM – 10 PM
📍 In front of the Louisiana State Capitol

All pre-sale and VIP tickets will still be honored on May 30.

We appreciate your patience, your support, and your understanding as we navigate this change.

We still cannot wait to see you all on May 30 💛! 🎟️ Tickets will still be available at nightmarketbtr.com

From Mid City Merchants

🌧️ A quick update from your Mid City Merchants family 🌙

For the first time ever, we’re rescheduling Hot Art Cool Nights due to weather. While we hate to shift plans, keeping our community, artists, and merchants safe is always the priority.

✨ New date: Friday, May 15 | 6–10 PM

Same incredible night—just one week later. We can’t wait to gather, celebrate, and shine together in Mid City.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our local businesses and creatives 💛

Looking for something to do this weekend that isn't another scroll through the same three restaurants?

Walker DiscGolfPark just landed at No. 2 on UDisc's list of Louisiana's best disc golf courses, less than a year after opening, and it's free to play.

Bring a friend, borrow a disc, and find out why the City Hall parking lot is packed on Saturdays.

Full story from The Livingston Parish News below. ⬇️

This shirt is perfect to order today, on Louisiana's 214th birthday! Celebrate everything that makes The Bayou State home.🩷⚜️

From The Pink Crawdad Co.

PRE-ORDER ALERT 🚨
Y’all sold her out once… do it again 🤍🐊
Louisiana Tour Pocket Tee
$30 + tax & shipping
Restock hits May 11th
Online & at Cassandi’s in Juban Crossing
Secure yours NOW — message me to order 💌
✨ These are on Comfort Color tees ✨

Calories don't count if you walk from the Denham office, right? 🤔

From The Whistle Stop

Meet your new obsession 🤍☕️
Our May “Specialty Coffee of the Month” will be here tomorrow! This Cheesecake Latte is rich, creamy, and topped with real cheesecake crumbs. Choose your drizzle—caramel, chocolate, or strawberry—to make it your own.🍓🍫