2-26 Betsy Stirratt Exhibition. Southeastern Louisiana University’s Center for Contemporary Art, Hammond. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Dale Newkirk, 549-2193.

2-31 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibition. Featuring Mary Grace Knapp. 3101 E. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

4-28 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, entertainment and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 892-1873.

7 Coordinated Gallery Openings. Downtown Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-8650.

7 New Orleans Saints Black & Gold Scrimmage. Autograph session, Saints Gatorade junior training camp, contests and entertainment. Southeastern Louisiana University Strawberry Stadium, Hammond. Festivities begin at 1pm; scrimmage, 7pm. $20-$28. Chris Torres, (504) 731-1705.

7 White Linen Night. Gallery openings and artists receptions on Julia St., New Orleans. 6-9pm. Free. (504) 522-5988.

7-8 Annual Tom Crawford Memorial Tourney. 18-hole tourney features two-player scramble. Cash prizes for top teams. Bogalusa Country Club, 732-6546.

7-28 Bogalusa Farmers Market. Fresh-picked produce grown in Washington Parish; homemade products. Corner of Columbia and East 5th streets, Bogalusa. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Karen Applewhite, 735-0462.

7-28 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, bike rentals and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

7-29 Varnado Store Museum. Century-old general store museum offers a glimpse of the past. Exhibits change monthly. 936 Pearl Street, Franklinton. Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm; Friday by appointment. Judie Dauser, 839-5195, varnadostoremuseum.org.

11 Jammin’ on the Trace. Battle of the bands showdown. Tammany Trace Trailhead, 21490 Koop Dr., Mandeville. 6-9pm. Free. 867-9490.

13 Candlelight and Lilies Hope Gala. 4th annual gala benefiting the American Cancer Society. Live and silent auctions, entertainment and menu items from local restaurants. The Shops at Canal Place, New Orleans. 8-11pm. Ticket information, (504) 465-8407.

13 Shrimp on the Barbie Wine Dinner. Four courses, six to seven wines, guest speaker. Casual attire. Hugh’s Wine Cellar, 4250 Hwy. 22, Mandeville. 7pm. $45; reservations held by credit card. 626-0066.

14 Backyard Concert Series. Jaime O’Neal. Mandeville Trailhead. 624-3147, mandevilletrailhead.com.

14 Jazz ’n the Vines. Outdoor concert. Abita Strings bluegrass band. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, umbrella, flashlight and picnic fare. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9:30pm. $8.50. 892-9742.

14 Northshore Cajun Dance. Monthly live Cajun music, dancing and food. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Dance lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-11pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. 882-3016.

14-31 Aubry Frederick Retrospective. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia St., Covington. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. Free. Robin Hamaker, 893-0444.

14-31 Finke Memorial Watercolor Invitational. Regional exhibition featuring 30 artists. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 12-4pm. Opening reception: Aug. 14, 6-10pm. Free. 892-8650.

19 Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres. Étoile Restaurant & Wine Bar, 407 N. Columbia, Covington. $10. 892-4578.

19-22 Two State Rodders 22nd Annual Pre-1949 Nationals Car Show. Holiday Inn, Hammond. Warren Livaudais, 878-9221.

19-31 Jean Lajaunie Exhibition. Slidell Art League and Gallery, 1827 Front St., Slidell. Sun-Thurs, 11am-5pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-7pm. Opening reception: Aug. 21, 7-9pm. Free. 847-9458.

20 Hot August Night. Art openings and entertainment. Downtown Hammond. Brenda Sibley, 542-3471.

20 Sunset at the Landing. Outdoor concert on Bogue Falaya River featuring Eh, La-Bas. Concert-goers are welcome to bring chairs, food and beverages. Some seating provided. Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 6-8pm. Free. 892-8650.

21 North Oaks 3rd Annual Bike Rodeo. Sponsored by North Oaks Health System. Goal is to fit 500 children with free bike helmets and provide safety information and services. Additional sponsors needed. Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Field, Hammond. 230-6742.

21 Tammany Twirlers Ice Cream Social. Open house. The Tammany Twirlers Square and Round Dance Club, 35386 Home Estates Dr., Slidell. See what today’s version of square and round dancing is all about. 7:30-10pm. Free. Georgiana Stevens, 646-2146.

27-31 Annual Slidell Art League Exhibition. Group exhibition. Slidell Cultural Center, 444 Erlanger St., Slidell. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. 646-4375.

28 Jazz ’n the Vines. Outdoor concert. The Tim Laughlin Band. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, umbrella, flashlight and picnic fare. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9:30pm. $8.50. 892-9742.

September

1-25 Annual Slidell Art League Exhibition. Slidell Cultural Center, 444 Erlanger St., Slidell. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. 646-4375.

1-29 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, entertainment and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 892-1873.

1-30 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibition. Featuring Peggy Bergeron. 3101 E. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

4-25 Bogalusa Farmers Market. Fresh-picked produce grown in Washington Parish; homemade products. Corner of Columbia and East 5th streets, downtown Bogalusa. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Karen Applewhite, 735-0462.

4-25 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

4-26 Varnado Store Museum. Century-old general store museum offers a glimpse of the past. Exhibits change monthly. 936 Pearl Street, Franklinton. Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm; Friday by appointment. Judie Dauser, 839-5195, varnadostoremuseum.org.

11 Backyard Concert Series. Jars of Clay. Mandeville Trailhead. 624-3147, mandevilletrailhead.com.

11 Coordinated Gallery Openings. Downtown Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-8650.

11 Jazz ’n the Vines. Outdoor concert. The Phister Sisters. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, umbrella, flashlight and picnic fare. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9:30pm. $8.50; children under 12 free. 892-9742.

11 Northshore Cajun Dance. Monthly live Cajun music, dancing and food. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Dance lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-11pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. 882-3016.

11 2nd Annual Hummingbird Festival. Bird-lover’s delight. Trail exploration, hummingbird plant sale and lecture by Sheri Williamson, author of “Hummingbirds of North America.” Mizell’s Farms, 83215 Hwy. 25, Folsom. 6am-3pm. Free. Jim Mizell, 796-9309.

11-30 14th Annual Jack Swanson Photographic Exhibition. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 12-4pm. Opening reception: Sept. 11, 6-10pm. Free. 892-8650.

15-29 Free Square Dance Lessons. Tammany Twirlers Square and Round Dance Club, 35386 Home Estates Dr., Slidell. Wed, 7:30-9:30pm. Free. Georgiana Stevens, 646-2146.

16 Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres. Étoile Restaurant & Wine Bar, 407 N. Columbia, Covington. $10. 892-4578

16-30 41st Annual Membership Exhibition. Slidell Art League and Gallery, 1827 Front St., Slidell. Sun-Thurs, 11am-5pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-7pm. Opening reception: Sept. 18, 7-9pm. Free. 847-9458.

17 Spain and Portugal Wine Dinner. Four courses, six to seven wines, and guest speaker. Casual attire. Hugh’s Wine Cellar, 4250 Hwy. 22, Mandeville. 7pm. $45; reservations held by credit card. 626-0066.

17 Sunset at the Landing. Outdoor concert on Bogue Falaya River. Concert-goers are welcome to bring chairs, food and beverages. Some seating provided. Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 6-8pm. Free. 892-8650.

18 Boot Camp for New Dads. Class for new dads taught by veteran dads. Includes caring for babies and new moms, as well as learning about the fatherhood role. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 9am-noon. $35. 898-4435.

21 Backyard Concert Series. Flogging Molly with The Side One Dummy Tour. Mandeville Trailhead. 624-3147, mandevilletrailhead.com.

24-26 Festival in the Park. Arts, crafts, music, children’s activities, food, entertainment and carnival. Cassidy Park, Willis Ave., Bogalusa. Fri, 4-8 pm; Sat, 10am-7 pm; Sun, 12-6 pm. 735-5731.

25 Jazz ’n the Vines. Outdoor concert. Red Stick Ramblers. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, umbrella, flashlight and picnic fare. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9:30pm. $8.50; children under 12 free. 892-9742.

29-30 Tangipahoa Parish Free Fair. Tangipahoa Parish Fair Grounds, Amite. 748-5537.

30 St. Tammany Parish Fair. Rodeo, livestock show, carnival rides and live entertainment. St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds, 1304 N. Columbia St., Covington. 893-9880.