The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, Sept. 4.
FRIDAY
FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE: 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., BREC's Highland Road Park Observatory, 13800 Highland Road. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered. For ages 14 and older. Free. hrpo.lsu.edu. Also, evening sky viewing from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
SATURDAY
RED STICK FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m. to noon, Fifth and Main streets, downtown. Farm-fresh produce, goods, cooking demonstrations. breada.org .
READ & CREATE: 10 a.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 S. River Road. Storytime, followed by a hands-on summer-themed craft that’s perfect for little ones and their grown-ups. Regular admission applies. lasm.org .
FAMI