Events

All Acadiana Christmas Events to End December

ACADIANA, La – Christmas Eve is here. It's time for food and family gatherings. But, if you're still looking to celebrate the season with Acadiana Christmas events you may have missed earlier, see the full list around the region below.…

"What the Constitution Means to Me" Comes to Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – "What the Constitution Means to Me," a play that explores how the U.S. Constitution affects our lives, will be on stage at the Theater at Baranco in Lafayette for one show only. Organizers share that…

New Screening Series Will Host “Ratified” Film Director

LAFAYETTE, LA (press release) – LoudMouth Entertainment, a subsidiary of LoudMouth Marketing, announced the debut of its documentary screening series. The series, which starts Jan. 16, will feature the highly acclaimed Independent Lens…

Lafayette Holiday Events to End the Season

LAFAYETTE, La  – With less than 10 days until Christmas and just over two weeks until the new year, don't miss out on your last chances in 2025 to celebrate the holidays in Lafayette. See all of the Lafayette holiday…

Christmas in the Park at Moncus Park Returns This Weekend

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) — Moncus Park will transform into a holiday wonderland for Christmas in the Park, presented by First Horizon Bank, Friday, Dec. 12 - Sunday, Dec. 14. Supporting year-round operations, maintenance, safety and environmental care of the…

Lake Charles Presents Christmas Glow Show

LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) —The City of Lake Charles announced the schedule for the Christmas Glow Show, a festive and immersive holiday projection experience running until Dec. 26 on the front lawn of Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural…

Abbeville Christmas Stroll Rescheduled: What to Know

ABBEVILLE, La (press release) – The City of Abbeville announced that its annual Abbeville Christmas Stroll is rescheduled to Thursday, Dec. 11, due to the weather. As part of the reschedule, the Tree Lighting Ceremony originally planned for Dec. 4…

Grammy Winner David Phelps Will Tour in Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) — Grammy Winner David Phelps will bring his festive "One Wintry Night Tour" to the South Lake Theater on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. The one-night only tour in Lake Charles features Christmas classics…

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…