Things to do in Monroe | June 23 – 29
Last week we were at the Downtown Pier for National Go Fishing Day with Honey Hole Tackle Shop, and we walked into a private car collection where a 1936 Pierce Arrow was sitting under the lights. Both stories inside. This week: LunaChicks play their send-off at Fant-Ewing Thursday, The Hotel Monroe turns one with a free champagne toast Friday, and Saturday brings a car show, mead tasting, and live music all over town. Scroll on, Monroe.
1936 Pierce Arrow motor car inside Vintage Vehicles, West Monroe. Photo: Meet Monroe
| Sunrise | 6:01 AM ↑ |
| Sunset | 8:19 PM ↓ |
| Moon | First Quarter |
| Temp | 80°F / 26.6°C |
| Sky | Light drizzle |
| Humidity | 91% |
| River | Ouachita — 5.4 ft |
| Air | Good 32 AQI |
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A Louisiana LunaChicks Send-Off Celebration
A women's dance team performance is happening at Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 6:00 PM. It includes music and is free admission.
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Tammy Martin Live at Enoch's
Live music is happening at Enoch's Irish Pub on June 25. It includes a free performance and is open to all.
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Chris Baker Band Live at Enoch's
Live music is happening at Enoch's Irish Pub on June 26. It's a free event with food available.
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The Carol Burnett Show: An Evening of Hilarious Skits
A comedy show with sketches and characters is happening at West Monroe Convention Center from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Admission is $25.
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Alyssa Freeman Band Live at Enoch's
Live music is happening at Enoch's Irish Pub on June 27. It's a free event with food available.
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Gray Vickers Live at Star Bar
Live music is happening at Star Bar from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. It includes handcrafted cocktails and skyline views.
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Flying Heart Lying with The Gin Mobsters
Live music is happening at Flying Heart Brewing & Pub from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It's a free event in the Beer Garden.
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Landry's Vineyard & Winery Tour
It's happening at Landry Vineyards from June 27. A wine tasting and guided tour includes a $10 tasting fee or $25 tour.
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Oak & Cedar Bottle Share & Mead Tasting
It's a mead tasting and bottle sharing event at Two Warriors Meadery from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Tickets are available for purchase.
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Cross-Pollinating Disciplines: Laboratory Meets the Natural World
It's a lunchtime discussion at the Conservation Learning Center at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Light refreshments are served during this 45-minute event, which includes a hands-on laboratory activity starting at noon.
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Bayou Bowl Trivia & TraXs
It's a trivia and bowling night at 100 Horseshoe Lake Rd. from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM with unlimited bowling for $10.
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Mystery Mondays!
It's a self-guided museum experience at the ULM Museum of Natural History from 10:00am to 12:00pm. This free event is open to the public for ages 4 through adult.
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Annual Business Expo
It's a community networking event at West Monroe Sports & Events from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This free event includes over 100 local vendors and is open to the public.
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Mahjong on the Mezz
A weekly game night is happening at The Hotel Monroe from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. It includes table service, snacks, and costs $35.
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One Year Anniversary Celebration at The Hotel Monroe
It's happening at The Hotel Monroe from 5:30 PM. This open house includes a speech by Michael Echols at 6 PM and a champagne toast, and is free.
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Sterlington Freedom Fest
A two-day celebration is happening at Sterlington on June 27, featuring live music, food, and activities. It includes performances, vendors, and fireworks, and is free to attend.
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Gbody Chicken 1st Annual Car Show
It's a car showcase at Monroe, LA, starting at 10:00 AM. This event includes trophies, food vendors, and activities for kids.
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Monroe Midnight Meet!
It's a car gathering at 1291 Lamy Ln, starting at 6:30 PM. The event includes a free entry $50 gift card giveaway and food and drinks are available.
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Monroe Greenheads vs. Ozarks Lunkers
It's a sports event at Monroe Civic Center from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Ticket prices vary.
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Ryan Cross Youth Basketball Camp
Four days of basketball fundamentals with ULM men's basketball staff and players. Boys K-6th grade, 8 AM to 12:30 PM. $164, registration closes June 28.
National Go Fishing Day. We stopped by the Downtown Pier in West Monroe for the morning. John David from Honey Hole Tackle Shop was out there helping kids cast and perfect their skills. A train rolled across the bridge right above us. The pier is free and open to the public year-round, if you didn't know. Watch here
Monroe PD pulled a full-size alligator off a residential street this week, right next to Dazzle Land Daycare. The officer held on through a death roll. Neighbors watched from the sidewalk. Just another day in Northeast Louisiana.
"When despair for the world grows in me, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water." Wendell Berry's The Peace of Wild Things — for when you need to step outside and breathe.
Next week: Your July 4th Weekend Guide.
Fireworks, parades, and everything happening across the Twin Cities.
Read the full guideSee you out there, Monroe.
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