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One Acadiana Events: Dave & Buster's, Rock 'N' Bowl and More

ACADIANA, La – One Acadiana, the economic development organization serving a nine-parish region in Acadiana, will host three One Acadiana events in February: Chamber Connections, Member Meetup and Legislative Outlook.  One Acadiana strives to host a dynamic program of events…

Opelousas Museum Offers Creative Workshops with Local Artists

OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – The Opelousas Museum will offer workshops in visual, literary and musical arts in February and March. The workshops will use the current exhibit, "Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods," as inspiration, which features the images and…

New Vermilion Voyage: Paddle 50 Miles of Vermilion River

LAFAYETTE, La - Lafayette Travel and the Bayou Vermilion District partnered to host the Vermilion Voyage, a three-day overnight paddle down the Bayou Vermilion, from March 20-22.  The voyage will begin at the Acadiana Park Nature Station and end at…

Acadiana MLK Day Events Celebrated Today

MLK Day, happening every third Monday of January, honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. According to the online Congressional fact sheet, MLK Day was established  "to be a time for Americans to reflect on the…

Free Events for George Rodrigue Exhibit in Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES, La – The Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center announced a series of free, public events celebrating the opening weekend of "Rodrigue: A Louisiana Cowboy," a major exhibition honoring the life, legacy and Louisiana roots of iconic…

JPA Brings Musical Comedy to Lafon Performing Arts Center

LULING, La (press release) – Jefferson Performing Arts (JPA) presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” one of the longest-running Off-Broadway musicals in history, at the Lafon Performing Arts Center. As part of Lafon’s Community Series, JPA will present…

Upcoming Events at the Acadiana Center for the Arts

ACADIANA, La – The Acadiana Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering art and culture throughout Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion Parishes. The Acadiana Center for the Arts, located…

Your Guide to Local Coffee Shops in Lake Charles

A delicious cup of coffee you can't get at home, a locally-made pastry, the barista who has your order memorized, the quirky decor – these are the things that make local coffee shops so special. The list of local coffee…

Friday Night Live Music in Lafayette Parish

LAFAYETTE PARISH, La – With the holiday season behind us, many may be looking for a little fun to liven up their weekend. Friday night live music in Lafayette Parish is the perfect addition to any itinerary, and Lafayette Travel…

Special George Rodrigue Exhibit Will Open in Lake Charles

Lake Charles, La (press release) – Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center in Lake Charles will open a special exhibition celebrating one of Louisiana’s most iconic artists, George Rodrigue.  The exhibit, “Rodrigue: A Louisiana Cowboy,” explores Rodrigue’s deep connection…

New Opelousas Museum Exhibit Showcases the Life of the Local

OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – The Opelousas Museum will open the "Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods" exhibit on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, from 1 - 3 p.m. The exhibit showcases photographs contributed by residents of Opelousas, featuring everyday scenes, historic…

Acadiana New Year's Eve Events

ACADIANA, La –  Christmas Day planning, decorating, cooking and gift-wrapping is now over. After all of the hard work, it's time to celebrate 2025 and ring in a new year with Acadiana New Year's Eve Events near you. See the…

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.…

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…

Shop Acadiana: 1A's Directory of 700+ Local Businesses

ACADIANA, La – Shop Acadiana with One Acadiana's local online business directory. One Acadiana (1A), the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, encourages shopping small and locally this holiday season. 1A shares that local businesses are the heart of Acadiana. To…

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.…

40th Anniversary Book Celebrates Festival International

From its inception to now, Festival International de Louisiane has grown from a $150,000 budget event with 100,000 attendees to a $2.3 million event with 300,000 attendees.   2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Festival International de Louisiane. To honor…