Upcoming events.
Live Painting Event - Monthly Event
Mark your calendars for December 11th at the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge!
Join us for a special Live Painting Night where local artists have just one hour to turn a blank canvas into a masterpiece. Watch their creativity unfold and cheer on your favorites as they paint live on stage!
Interested in participating?
Email 225theatrecollective@gmail.com
All experience levels welcome! All ages.
DATE: Thursday, December 11th (Monthly event - every second Thursday of the month)
TIME: Doors 6:30PM … Painting begins 7PM
LOCATION: Arts Council of Baton Rouge - 233 St Ferdinand St, Baton Rouge LA 70802
Open Mic Comedy Night - Monthly Event
We’re moving downtown! Our open mic comedy night is getting a new home — right in the heart of the city at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center.
Hosted by the hilarious Jay Thibodeaux, this event brings together local comedians, fresh talent, and a crowd ready to laugh the night away.
Get ready for an evening full of good energy, creative community, and unforgettable moments. Whether you’re a performer looking to take the stage or just here for the laughs, this is your chance to experience the city’s growing comedy scene up close.
Date: TBA
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Cary Saurage Community Arts Center, Downtown Baton Rouge
Tickets: $5
Beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Don’t miss the kickoff of this new chapter for Capital City Comedy — new venue, new vibe, same big laughs. Come laugh local!
Improv Show: Unscripted - Monthly Event
Get ready to laugh until it hurts with UNSCRIPTED, an unforgettable night of live improv comedy by Baton Rouge’s own Just in the Femur Improv Troupe & LSU Improv Troupe!
Join us Friday, December 12 at 7:00 PM at the beautiful Cary Saurage Community Arts Center, located in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge. This high-energy show promises quick wit, spontaneous storytelling, and hilarious audience participation — all created on the spot. No scripts, no plans, just pure comedic chaos crafted by some of Louisiana’s sharpest improvisers.
Whether you’re a longtime theatre lover or just looking for a fun night out, UNSCRIPTED delivers nonstop laughter and genuine connection. Every performance is completely unique, so you’ll never see the same show twice.
Date: December 12, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Cary Saurage Community Arts Center, Downtown Baton Rouge
Tickets: $15
Beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Poetry Slam - Monthly Event
This event invites poets, writers, and storytellers from all backgrounds to share their voice in a supportive and creative space.
Hosted at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center (233 St. Ferdinand St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802), the evening will feature original works as well as credited pieces—both are welcome and celebrated. Whether you're a poet stepping onstage or an audience member ready to experience powerful performances, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
Bring your words, bring your artistry, and bring your voice.
First three poets to sign up will receive a prize!
Date: Wednesday, Janurary 7th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Cary Saurage Community Arts Center, Downtown Baton Rouge
Tickets: $15 (Poets sign up through checkout)
Beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Dancing Through the Holidays - Christmas Showcase Fundraiser
Join us for an enchanting evening of joy, rhythm, and community spirit at the Dancing Through the Holidays Christmas Dance Showcase Fundraiser! This festive event brings together talented community members and local professional dancers to celebrate the magic of the season through the art of dance.
Not only will you enjoy a spectacular display of dance, but you'll also be supporting a worthy cause. Proceeds from the event will go towards 225 Theatre Collective, helping to spread creativity and make a positive impact in our community.
Come dressed in your holiday best and get ready to clap, cheer, and dance along! Join us for a night filled with laughter, love, and the spirit of giving as we dance our way through the holidays together. Don’t miss out on this magical celebration—let’s make this Christmas unforgettable!
DANCER LINE UP:
Teresa Alvarez & Walker Fleming
Jay Thibodeaux & Gabby Montagnino
Payden Moore & Clair Kelly
Samera Welch & Leonard Augustus
Additional performances by Clay Achee & Puppets!
DATE: Saturday, December 13th
TIME: Doors 6:30PM….. Show 7PM
LOCATION: Arts Council of Baton Rouge - 233 St Ferdinand St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802