31. RIVERCENTER ARENA
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (225) 389-3030
Address: 275 South River Rd.
Description: Located in the city-parish government complex, the arena is the main venue for large entertainment productions. People flock here to see big name entertainers in rock shows, gospel shows, mass choir productions, truck pulls, sporting events, and trade shows. The annual Ice Skating on the River event takes place here during the Christmas season. Parking garages operated by the city are conveniently located nearby. For information on events and tickets, check the website.
32. RIVER CENTER THEATRE FOR the PERFORMING ARTS
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (225) 389-3030
Address: 275 South River Rd.
Description: The Theatre for the Performing Arts is the home of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. The annual production of The Nutcracker, presented by Baton Rouge Ballet Theater, also is presented here. Traveling Broadway drama and musicals, as well as opera, one-man shows, magic acts, dance competitions, and recitals have appeared here. For a schedule of events, check the website.
33. CINEMARK PERKINS ROW
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (225) 761-7844
Description: Cinemark is situated in the center of the upscale Perkins Row Center. It offers stadium seating with reclining chairs. Tickets are $6.75 for children age 11 and under and seniors; $6.75 for adult bargain matinees (until 6 p.m. each day); and $5 for the first matinee seven days a week. Adult admission is $8.50 Sunday through Thursday and $8.75 Friday and Saturday after 6 p.m.; students $7. Tickets and showtimes are available on the website.
34. GRAND CINEMA
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (225) 755-8888
Address: 15365 George O’Neal Rd.
Description: Grand Cinema provides excellent movie entertainment with all stadium seating and digital sound. All tickets are $5 for showings before 1:30 p.m. All tickets for showings 1:30 to 6 p.m. are $6. Adult tickets after 6 p.m. are $8; children age 12 and under and seniors 55 and over are $6; students and military, $7.
35. Rave Baton Rouge 16
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (225) 753-2710
Address: 16040 Hatteras
Description: With stadium seating and ample parking, this multi-theater facility can be crowded on weekends. All tickets are $7 for showings before 6 p.m. daily. Regular adult admission, $9; children 3-11, $7; senior citizens, $8; students with I.D. (Sunday evening-Thursday), $8; and military $8. The 3D shows before 6 p.m. are $9.50; other 3D shows are adults, $11.50, and children, $9.50.
36. Rave Mall of Louisiana 15
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (225) 769-5176
Address: 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd.
Description: There are two Rave Motion Pictures in Baton Rouge. They offer stadium seating and complete digital projection. The theaters are relatively new and well-maintained. First-run movies will sell out quickly, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. For group sales and events, call (866) 878-7068.This Rave is located at the Mall of Louisiana. Friday and Saturday nights are extremely busy, but there is ample parking. All tickets are $7 for showings before 6 p.m. daily. Regular adult admission is $9; children 3 to 11, $7; senior citizens, $8; students with ID, $8; military, $8. All 3D shows before 6 p.m. are $9.50. The 3D shows after 6 p.m. are $9.50 for children and $11.50 for adults.
37. United Artist CitiPlace 11
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (225) 216-0056
Address: 2610 CitiPlace
Description: There is one United Artist Theater in Baton Rouge. All tickets are $6.75 for all showings before 6 p.m. daily. Regular adult admission is $8.75; students, $7.75; children and senior citizens, $6.75. On Friday and Saturday nights, all patrons under age 17 must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older. Valid IDs may be requested.