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May brought warmer temps and a bit of rain, while also ushering in hot new concepts and a wave of openings across the Capital Region. 💅🧶

From a new needlepoint store dishing canvases and a rainbow-hued selection of threads to a second location of a beloved nail spa, here’s a look back at all the spots that debuted new digs in May.

May 2026’s new openings and spots to watch in the Capital Region: Sweetheart Nails, The Red Stitch and more May brought warmer temps and a bit of rain, while also ushering in hot new concepts and a wave of openings across the Capital Region. From a new needlepoint store dishing canvases and a rainbow-hued selection of threads to a second location of a beloved nail spa, here’s a look back at all the spot...

INSIDE LOOK ‼️😋 Mobile eatery Elisa’s Cuban Coffee and Kitchen has been serving hungry patrons in the Capital Region since 2022. Now, its newly opened restaurant Elisa’s Cuban Cuisine, offers food truck favorites, along with many dishes that the food truck could not offer.

Inside Elisa's Cuban Cuisine, a new restaurant from the owner of a fan-favorite food truck Elisa's Cuban Cuisine, located at 2627 S. Sherwood Forrest Blvd., offers the food truck's staples along with new menu items.

knockknockchildrensmuseum is making fun for everyone more accessible with its new TheraPLAY membership program. 🖍️⭐️ TheraPLAY allows licensed and credentialed therapists to bring patients with special needs and their families to the museum at no cost to the family.

Knock Knock Children's Museum fosters accessibility with new TheraPLAY program TheraPLAY allows licensed and credentialed therapists to bring patients with special needs and their families to the museum at no cost.

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge 🥳🎭:
🔸Friday, May 29: Attend “Mid City Live!,” a variety show put on by 225 Theatre Collective and the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
🔸Saturday, May 30: Listen to nostalgic songs at Emo Night at Chelsea's Live
🔸Sunday, May 31: Go to a drag brunch at Pelican to Mars: Pet Friendly Bar

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: Mid City Live, Emo Night and more events Watch a comedy show Friday 225 Theatre Collective and the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge are bringing the variety show “Mid City Live!” back to Baton Rouge this Friday. This comedic show includes musical performances, comedy and characters. Plus, Mayor-President Sid Edwards will be a celebr...

Night Market BTR is back this Saturday in downtown Baton Rouge. 🎉 🐲 Since it launched in 2023, the food-focused fest has become one of the hottest tickets in town for discovering new flavors, artisans and entertainers in the Capital Region.

Everything you need to know about Saturday's Night Market BTR Rescheduled from earlier this month due to weather, Night Market BTR will be held this Saturday, May 30 in downtown Baton Rouge.