Events

Acadian Village Hosts 45th Annual Christmas Festival

LAFAYETTE, LA – LARC's Acadian Village has its 45th annual Christmas festival fundraiser, Noel Acadien au Village, Dec. 1 - 23. Organizers of the event share that proceeds from the Christmas festival fundraiser benefit those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.…

Youngsville Openings, Pet-Friendly Restaurants & More Around Acadiana

Youngsville The Latin-owned brunch and coffee brand Bistrology (founded in Miramar Beach, Florida) is opening soon in Youngsville featuring its signature over-the-top theatrical coffee service, vibrant Latin-fusion cuisine and a jungle-inspired setting and patio. Also in Youngsville is the recently…

Why Was the Xactci Dance Forbidden? The Story of Its Revival

Once labeled as The Devil Dance, the Xactci Dance has returned. But why now? Citizens of the Canneci Tinné Tribe of the Louisiana Apache, based in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, presented the once-forbidden Xactci Dance for the first time…

November Holiday Events in Lake Charles

Ready to celebrate the holidays? As November ends, a range of holiday events in Lake Charles leads up to December. Enjoy the full guide below on everything holiday-related. "The Nutcracker" at Lake Area Ballet Theatre  This season, the Lake Area…

"The Creole Nutcracker" Returns to Acadiana

Lafayette, La (press release) – This year, "The Creole Nutcracker" returns Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. "The Creole Nutcracker," presented by Heritage Parc, blends Louisiana culture with the classic story of "The Nutcracker"…

Lafayette Ballet Theatre's 25th Anniversary of "The Nutcracker"

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) — The Lafayette Ballet Theatre will celebrate the 25th anniversary of "The Nutcracker" with its performances on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14. Founded in 1982, the Lafayette Ballet Theatre is Acadiana’s only professional classical…

After 160 Years, Louisiana Apache Ritual Dance Returns

OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – Citizens of the Canneci Tinné Tribe of the Louisiana Apache will present the Xactci Dance on Saturday, Nov. 22, during National American Indian Heritage Month. The Canneci Tinné Apache Tribe has lived in Louisiana since…

U.S. Tour of "Menopause The Musical 2" Comes to Luling

LULING, La (press release) – "Menopause The Musical 2" comes to Luling at the Lafon Performing Arts Center for one performance only on Nov. 20. "Menopause The Musical 2" is the sequel to the international show "Menopause The Musical," a…

Candlelight Brings Christmas Carols to Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, La (press release)  – Candlelight, a series of live concerts presented by Fever, brings Christmas carols to Lafayette with its "Christmas Carols on Strings" performance, featuring thousands of candles in the Petroleum Club of Lafayette and holiday melodies performed…

Downtown Lafayette Hosts 15th Annual Southern Screen Festival

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The 15th annual Southern Screen Festival will be presented in Downtown Lafayette, Louisiana Nov. 13-16. Festival Highlights include educational session: "Film + Brand: How Entertainment Can Advance The World with Elliot Kotek (The Nation of…

A Season of Plays, Ballets and Art Shows Across the Region

On any given year, Louisiana’s blessed with a rich tapestry of culture, filled with both popular and classical concerts, lively dance and theater and vibrant visual art. This fall, South Louisiana adds to that repertoire, reaching into the past and…

Enticing Fall Festivals Around Acadiana

Lafayette ‘Tis the season of bountiful harvests and fall festivals celebrating everything from gumbos, gravies and gratons to bourbon, boucheries and blackpot cookoffs with a side of pumpkin pie. Brisk weather invigorates two-stepping fans at Festivals Acadiens et Créoles (October…

A Field Guide to Summer in Acadiana

While Acadiana is a destination that beckons any time of year, the summer is an especially great time to enjoy all that Cajun Country has to offer. In addition to authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine (and an all around stellar…

Bayou Teche Brewing Heads to Downtown Lafayette and More Acadiana News

Arnaudville & Lafayette Arnaudville’s Bayou Teche Brewing, known for artisan beer, tiki drinks and weekend jams, is expanding to a second location with on-site beer production and Cajun Saucer’s pizzas in downtown Lafayette’s future 83-room Hotel Lafayette that’s currently underway…

Summoning Literature Lovers and Other Events Across Louisiana

New Iberia Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of over 30 novels, is the Great Southern Writer featured at New Iberia’s 9th annual Books Along the Teche Literary Festival (April 4-6). Events honoring New Iberia author James Lee…

Gumbo Cookoffs, Crawfish Boils and More Around Acadiana

Lafayette Hungry for gumbo? Head to the 2nd annual Roux Fest Gumbo Cookoff powered by Lagcoe (February 27). The inaugural 2024 event packed Blackham Coliseum with fans sampling gumbos by 50 teams producing over 170 entries for awards. Designed to…

Cooler Weather Brings Peak Festival Season

Lafayette | Célébration de 50 Ans On a stormy spring night in 1974, Inez Catalon made her first public appearance singing old-time a capella “home music” in French as 12,000 people squeezed into the 8,400-seat Blackham Coliseum for the inaugural…

31st Annual Tinsel & Treasures holiday market Tickets Available

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Tickets for Acadiana’s largest holiday shopping market are on sale now! Junior League of Lafayette’s annual Tinsel & Treasures holiday market returns to the CAJUNDOME Convention Center Sept. 26-28. Join in at Lee Michaels Fine…