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Events You Can’t Miss This Month
Join us for a special Give Back Night as we support a local couple, Luis & Erin Perez, on their journey to parenthood through IVF! Starting at 4:00 PM on the evening of Wednesday, April 2nd, we will donate 10% of all proceeds to help them achieve their dream, and you can also participate in a raffle featuring exciting prizes. Enjoy our Steak Night Special while making a difference, and let's come together to make this couple's dream a reality!
We meet at Cate Square park and run 5k around the SLU campus. Paces range from 7min/mi to run/walk, so come one come all. When the weather is nice, it is BYOB and we move to Railroad Park. If you forget, La Carreta will serve drink in cups with lids. When the weather is not so nice, we move to a local restaurant or pub.
Join the Red White & Brew every Wednesday for Music Trivia from 6-7pm & Karaoke starting at 7pm!
Please invite your friends and join us for an evening of reflection and prayer with a renowned Catholic musician and composer of the Mass of Renewal and many ACTS Retreat songs.
Calling all superstars - every Thursday night at the Hammond location is your time to take center stage and wow us!!!! Y’all come by grab a bite and a ….. Cold beer too!!!!!
Murph’s Magical Mystery Trivia Ride is every Thursday at Gnarly Barley from 6 to 8PM. Every week Murph shares question clues on his Facebook page you won’t want to miss.
Cate Street Pub will always have amazing drink specials every night! Sing your heart out, enjoy the specials and let DJ Kidd set the vibe.
Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving audiences seeing pink!
Join the Brady’s crew for karaoke night feat. J. Queue Entertainment every Friday from 10pm-2am! Kitchen stays open to 1:30am.
Join Fit Fam for their weekly workouts every Wednesday in Railroad Park at 6am and Saturday at 7am in Cate Square Park!
Visit the Hammond Regional Arts Center and create unique art projects with qualified educators with ARTisTRY, their monthly art class program for kids, teens and adults.
Join us for the annual Hammond Rec Easter Egg Hunt at Zemurray Park on April 5, 2025! This family-friendly event is packed with fun activities, Train rides, music, delicious food, and of course—an exciting egg hunt for kids ages 2-14.
Join Ready Start Tangipahoa as they host fun events for kids and great opportunities for parents to learn info from schools, learning centers, and community resources!
Visit the Hammond Regional Arts Center and create unique art projects with qualified educators with ARTisTRY, their monthly art class program for kids, teens and adults.
Y’all are invited to a sweet Southern afternoon at Bayou Booksellers for our Junior Auxiliary Membership Social! Join us on Sunday, April 6th, from 1:30–3:00 PM for a Sip & Shop filled with tea, treats, and a DIY flower bouquet mixer!
Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving audiences seeing pink!
The RW&B proudly welcomes the Brittany Jenkins Band to our Saturday Music lineup. Come and hear the powerful and dynamic voice of Brittany and her 2 piece acoustic band. Enjoy some of your favorite adult libations and as always, there is no cover charge. See you at the Brew.
Friends of the Community Garden will weed, plant, mulch and more. If you have any plants or seedlings to share please do!
Hands of Heart, a community outreach organization, would like to invite you to our community Easter Egg Hunt at MLK Park and Pavilion! Bring your baskets and get ready to have some fun!!!
The Tangipahoa Chamber, together with our friends at the Hammond Downtown Development District, invites you to celebrate Modified A Beauty Bar with an official Ribbon Cutting on Monday, April 7 at 4:00 p.m. at 209 E Thomas Street in Hammond!
Music lovers, get ready for an entire week of outstanding jazz performances! From intimate combos in our Studio Theatre to big band shows in the beautiful Hainkel Auditorium, the Bill Evans Jazz Festival has something for everyone. Don’t miss this world-class celebration of America’s original art form. Concerts will feature current Southeastern students, alumni, faculty, and special guest artists. This year's guest artist is Trumpeter Erik Jekabson.
Join the Hammond-Ponchatoula Sunriser Rotary Club for their meetings every Tuesday at 7:30am!
Join the Hammond Kiwanis Club for their weekly meetings on Tuesdays at The Mezzanine at 12pm!
Tuesday at 6pm, Fayard Hall, 2 Miles. All ages and paces welcome. Smiles and miles.
Every Tuesday from 6 to 8PM, Gnarly Barley has a themed Bingo! Stick to the theme and you’ll get two bingo boards for a better winning chance at a prize!






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