Hungarian Harvest Dance
Enjoy the colorful pageantry of the traditional Hungarian Harvest Dance as members of the Livingston Parish community of Hungarian Settlement (Hwy. 43, near Springfield) celebrate their rich heritage. For additional information, contact Sue Martin, (225) 209-1969.

Advance tickets $10, adults; $5, children age 8-12; children under 7 free; all tickets $15 at the door

Berry Patch Quilt & Art Expo
Community Center (300 N. 5th St.) houses quilts, dolls, demonstrations, art, and a Merchants’ Mall where Rachel Clark will present a fashion show of her work. Afternoon fun includes a “Kids Corner” near “Old Hardhide” the alligator’s cage in the heart of town and, as always, antique shops and eateries will be well worth the visit. 
Outdoor events free; Community Center admission, $5. 

Information: (985) 386-7600 or www.berrypatchproductions.com.

Amite Arts Council
Irma Thomas – Soul Queen of New Orleans
The Amite Arts Council presents Irma Thomas, the legendary New Orleans “Queen of Soul,” who after more than four decades continues to thrill her fans with her accomplishments as an artist, bandleader, and record producer. Information: 

$25 &  $21 (Tickets available at Ruby’s, 111 E. Thomas St., Hammond, 985-345-4745, and Amite Chamber of Commerce, 101 SE Central Ave., Amite, 985-748-5537. 

Sweet Home Folklife Days
Under the theme “Our Music Goes On,” the annual celebration of Kentwood’s African American community includes hands on demonstrations of story telling, home remedies, hair styling, childhood games and music, buggy rides along a scenic nature trail and a traditional baptism at the “baptizing hole” -- Cool’s Creek. Traditional African American foods will be offered for sale and children can “meet and greet” a parade of heroes. 

$2 adults, $1 children 
Information: 985-229-5016