The week ahead

sunday

Community events

red, white and zoo: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road. This special day will include amphitheater programs, games and crafts featuring some of the zoo's red, white and blue animals. http://www.brzoo.org or [phone].

fun at the flea market: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5905 Florida Blvd. The market includes a Kajun Corner, NFL sports and gifts, a plant shop, Nita's Pralines, Deep South furniture and a cafe.

companion animal alliance: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., East Baton Rouge Parish Animal Shelter, 2680 Progress Road. For information, visit http://www.caabr.org.

YELP DOG ADOPTIONS: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yelp House, 3205 Lanier Drive. http://www.yelpbr.com.

sunday in the park: Noon to 3 p.m., North Boulevard Town Square. Part of a series of free concerts sponsored by The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. This week's concert will feature the 21st Century Band.

friends of the animals dog adoptions: Noon to 4 p.m., Orvis, in Perkins Rowe, 7601 Bluebonnet Blvd. http://www.friendsoftheanimalsbr.org.

project purr cat adoptions: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Mall of Louisiana Adoption Center, second floor by Dillards, 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd.; and PetSmart, 1653 Millerville Road. http://www.projectpurr.org.

the taming of the shrew: 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Studio Theatre, LSU Music and Dramatic Arts Building, corner of Dalrymple Drive and Infirmary Drive. A Swine Palace production of the William Shakespeare play set in modern times and trimmed to 70 minutes of high-energy entertainment. $10. Tickets available at the door; cash only. http://www.swinepalace.org.

monday

Government meeting

Green Light Plan and SSO program Forum: 6 p.m., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 4000 Gus Young Ave.

Community events

reflections in the garden: noon to 1 p.m., Burden Center Conference Room, 4560 Essen Lane. Dr. Jeff Kuehny will present "Botanical Treasures to Tap Into." Bring lunch; drinks provided. General admission, $10; members, free. http://www.burdenhorticulturesociety.com or [phone].

baton rouge press club: Noon, De La Ronde Hall, 320 Third St. Vic Stelly, former state lawmaker, will discuss the impact of the repeal of the economic plan bearing his name and reflect on his recent resignation from the Board of Regents. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

cat haven adoptions: Noon to 6 p.m., Cat Haven Adoption Center, 11130 N. Harrell's Ferry Road. For more information, visit http://www.cathaven.org.

project purr cat adoptions: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Mall of Louisiana Adoption Center, second floor by Dillards, 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd. http://www.projectpurr.org.

TUESDAY

Community events

there's no place like space: Highland Road Park Observatory staff will bring space displays and science demonstrations to show children, 8 years to 11 years old. Registration required for groups. [phone].

companion animal alliance: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., East Baton Rouge Shelter, 2680 Progress Road. For more information, visit http://www.caabr.org.

YELP DOG ADOPTIONS: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yelp House, 3205 Lanier Drive. http://www.yelpbr.com.

cat haven adoptions: Noon to 6 p.m., Cat Haven Adoption Center, 11130 N. Harrell's Ferry Road. http://www.cathaven.org.

project purr cat adoptions: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Mall of Louisiana, second floor by Dillards, 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd. http://www.projectpurr.org.

twilight tours: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. , BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road. Enjoy a guided ride through the Zoo, an animal encounter at the Wildlife Safari Theatre and a snack. $16, adults and teens; $13, children ages 2-12. Limited space available; pre-registration required. http://www.brzoo.org or [phone].

WEDNESDAY

Community events

baton rouge concert band independence day concert: 7 p.m., State Capitol steps.

companion animal alliance: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., East Baton Rouge Shelter, 2680 Progress Road. For more information, visit http://www.caabr.org.

YELP DOG ADOPTIONS: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yelp House, 3205 Lanier Drive. http://www.yelpbr.com.

cat haven adoptions: Noon to 6 p.m., Cat Haven Adoption Center, 11130 N. Harrell's Ferry Road. http://www.cathaven.org.

project purr cat adoptions: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Mall of Louisiana, second floor by Dillards, 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd. http://www.projectpurr.org.

THURSDAY

Community events

there's no place like space: Highland Road Park Observatory staff will bring space displays and science demonstrations to show children, 8 years to 11 years old. Registration is required for groups. [phone].

companion animal alliance: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., East Baton Rouge Shelter, 2680 Progress Road. http://www.caabr.org.

YELP DOG ADOPTIONS: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yelp House, 3205 Lanier Drive. http://www.yelpbr.com.

cat haven adoptions: Noon to 6 p.m., Cat Haven Adoption Center, 11130 N. Harrell's Ferry Road. http://www.cathaven.org.

twilight tours: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road. Enjoy a guided ride through the Zoo, an animal encounter at the Wildlife Safari Theatre and a snack. $16, adults and teens; $13, children ages 2-12. Limited space available; pre-registration required. http://www.brzoo.org or [phone].

saturday

Community events

YELP DOG ADOPTIONS: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yelp House, 3205 Lanier Drive. http://www.yelpbr.com.

CAAWS Cat adoptions: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Airline PetSmart, 8660 Airline Highway. http://www.caaws.org.

CAAWS Dog Adoptions: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., CAAWS Shelter, 6357 Quinn Drive. http://www.caaws.org.

safari night: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning, BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road. Walking tours, hands-on activities and animal encounters designed for groups of 15 or more. Pre-registration is required. [phone].