Family-friendly downtown events on tap for weekend

Live After Five returns this weekend for a run of free concerts in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge. Every Friday through Oct. 29 a different band will light up the stage of Galvez Plaza. Tomorrow, enjoy the soulful sounds of local Louisiana rockers the Warbabies. All the concerts are free to the public and start at 5 p.m., but no coolers or pets are allowed. Saturday, you can head to the Shaw Center downtown for double the child-friendly fun. The LSU Museum of Art is holding its monthly Second Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a giant “find the differences” game. “Take-and-Make” bags will be provided on a first-come/first-served basis, so families create can create their own artwork inspired by the museum visit. At the same time, the Center for Planning Excellence is hosting “Building Blocks: If Kids Ruled the City” on the first floor. This interactive experience lets boys and girls, ages 7-10, build a small-scale version of their dream city. All they need is an empty shoebox and a bit of imagination. For more weekend events, check out 225 Select here.