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Events You Can’t Miss This Month
Whether you're a painter, musician, author, potter, quilter, photographer, designer—or anything in between—we invite you to join us for Art Talk, a community conversation about the role of art in Downtown Hammond.
Every Tuesday from 6 to 8PM, Gnarly Barley has a themed Bingo! Stick to the theme and you’ll get two bingo boards for a better winning chance at a prize!
Tuesday at 6pm, Fayard Hall, 2 Miles. All ages and paces welcome. Smiles and miles.
Join Fit Fam for their weekly workouts every Wednesday in Railroad Park at 6am and Saturday at 7am in Cate Square Park!
Join the Hammond Rotary Club for their meetings every Wednesday at 12pm! This week’s guest speaker is Michele Kidd Sutton, President & CEO of North Oaks Health System.
Join us at the Hammond Library Branch on April 30, 2025, from 6-7 PM for an engaging evening of connection and growth!
Join the Red White & Brew every Wednesday for Music Trivia from 6-7pm & Karaoke starting at 7pm!
Join us for a Tangi Alumni Chapter Tequila Tasting at Lighthouse ($65 per person) in downtown Hammond. Each tequila will be perfectly paired with a delicious small dish.
We meet at Cate Square park and run 5k around the SLU campus. Paces range from 7min/mi to run/walk, so come one come all. When the weather is nice, it is BYOB and we move to Railroad Park. If you forget, La Carreta will serve drink in cups with lids. When the weather is not so nice, we move to a local restaurant or pub.
The Tangipahoa Chamber, together with our friends at the Hammond Downtown Development District, invites you to celebrate Lighthouse Coastal Brasserie with an official Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, May 1 at 3:00 p.m. at 116 W Thomas Street in Hammond!
Calling all superstars - every Thursday night at the Hammond location is your time to take center stage and wow us!!!! Y’all come by grab a bite and a ….. Cold beer too!!!!!
Murph’s Magical Mystery Trivia Ride is every Thursday at Gnarly Barley from 6 to 8PM. Every week Murph shares question clues on his Facebook page you won’t want to miss.
Come and taste some tequila neat and in three cocktails. Featuring Brittany Mora with Pernod Ricard and Paul Lucido with RNDC. We will be serving 5 Tequilas, and our mixologists will be creating some original libations for you while teaching you about this classic spirit.
Cate Street Pub will always have amazing drink specials every night! Sing your heart out, enjoy the specials and let DJ Kidd set the vibe.
Veatch and his musicians on the patio of Mariner’s every Friday night!
Tickfaw 200 Poker Run Charities is a Louisiana Non-Profit 501(c)3 organization that was founded with a mission to improve its local community by providing services, resources and funding to its citizens, law enforcement and related charitable organizations. The after party this year will be held at Lighthouse Coastal Brasserie, in their lounge area - Eclipse.
Join the Brady’s crew for karaoke night feat. J. Queue Entertainment every Friday from 10pm-2am! Kitchen stays open to 1:30am.
Join Fit Fam for their weekly workouts every Wednesday in Railroad Park at 6am and Saturday at 7am in Cate Square Park!
Reminder the Annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Collection Day is this Saturday
Come drop off your plastic, aluminum, paper, and cardboard!
City of Hammond Maintenance Facility 18104 Highway 190 E, Hammond, LA 70401. 8am-Noon
Visit the Hammond Regional Arts Center and create unique art projects with qualified educators with ARTisTRY, their monthly art class program for kids, teens and adults.
Join us for an action-packed day of family games, water fun, prizes, and more fun at our Ultimate Splash Bash Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking to have a blast, there's something for everyone!
Crime Stoppers and DiBenedetto's Karate are sponsoring three Women's Self Defense Classes for 2025. These classes are free and available for girls 12 years old and up!
Instructor: Sensei Frank DiBenedetto
May 3rd -
Brittany Jenkins | 12-3PM
DJ Paris & DJ Manix | 6-9PM
Face Painting | 11-4PM
We are celebrating National Homebrew Day with a home-brewer’s swap shop: bring your extra carboys, kegs, kettles and gadgets, and score that perfect piece of gear you’ve been dreaming about.
Visit the Hammond Regional Arts Center and create unique art projects with qualified educators with ARTisTRY, their monthly art class program for kids, teens and adults.
We’re kicking off Cinco de Mayo festivities early! Join us May 3rd for some live music with Trey Morgan Trio. Drink specials and giveaways!
Mari Ann Callais Live at the Brew! Come out and hear all of your favorites and sing along with everyone in the house.












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