The 9th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival Pre-party is on Thursday, May 21. It includes performances by Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor and the Listening Room All-Stars expected to include Ervin “Maestro” Foster and the My Better Half Band, King Solomon, Kelton ‘Nspire Harper, Princess Teha and Susie Shepherd. Touring acts coming to the festival from around the United States will perform, currently including Lisa Harris and her Tina Turner Tribute. Admission is $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door. Includes a Soul Food food buffet. No-host bar. The venue is located at 2733 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. For additional information log on to https://www.brsoulfoodfest.com or call 225-802-9681. The main festival will be held May 23 and 24 at the EBRPL-Main Library on Goodwood Boulevard is free to the public.