It’s that time of year again—your chance to tell us your favorite things in Baton Rouge by taking part in our Best of 225 Awards. Readers of our e-newsletters (225 Select, 225 Dine and Avenue Rouge) will nominate and—if selected at random—vote on this year’s winners in more than 50 categories, from favorite new restaurant to best local TV personality. Once nominations are closed, the finalists in each category will be included in a random-sample survey to be administered by an independent market research firm. The winners and runners-up will be revealed in our July issue. So look for an email inviting you to nominate your Best of 225 favorites! If you’re not a subscriber but want to vote, sign up before Tuesday, Feb. 7 for any of the e-newsletters by clicking here.

Throw me something, mister! The Krewe of Jupiter Mardi Gras parade will roll downtown Saturday at 6 p.m. Floats, bands and throws await as Baton Rouge's own wind their way down River Road and past the New State Capitol building. Throw up your hands to catch some beads and celebrate the start of the Baton Rouge Mardi Gras season. Visit kreweofjupiter.com for parade route information.

With innovative music, resounding cante hondo and exotic movements, Flamenco Vivo is one of the nation's premier Flamenco and Spanish dance companies, upholding the purity and traditions of the dance form while pushing its boundaries in new directions. Featuring traditional flamenco and Spanish dance, along with original dramatic works, this internationally-acclaimed dance troupe create breathtaking scenes for the appreciative audiences who flock to see them. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45. manshiptheatre.com

Fee fi fo fum—you and your kids will laugh, giggle and gasp as actress Kristy Coast presents "Snips, Snails and Fairy Tales," dramatic readings of some of the Grimm Brothers’ most popular fairy tales. This program is held in conjunction with David Hockney: Six Fairy Tales, so you can view the beautiful fairytale artwork once you’ve heard the tales firsthand. Saturday, noon-12:30 p.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. lasm.org