The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, Oct. 16.

FRIDAY

ARTIST RECEPTION WITH KEVIN BABB FOR "COMPOSITION-COLOR-PATTERN": 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Jones Walker Foyer, Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Babb creates art in a variety of media including drawing, painting, stained glass, collages, frame making, furniture and cabinetry making, home remodeling, and lawn-mowing patterns. manshiptheatre.org .

FAMILY DINNER IMPROV COMEDY TROUPE: 7:30 p.m., Hartley/Vey Theatre, Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Rated R-ish. $14. manshiptheatre.org .

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. Fo

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