APRIL - MAY - JUNE 2008

Tues., Thurs. & Sat. – Farmer's Market. Opelousas. 828 E. Landry St. (Pavilion by Mikey's Doughnuts). Garden veggies, fruits, jellies & more! Tues, Thurs & Sat 7-11 AM. Sponsored by St. Landry Farmer’s Assn. (337) 948-0561.

Wed. & Sat. – Farmers' Market &Market Days. Eunice. 100 block of S. 2nd St. in front of Bertrand's Office Supply Store. Garden veggies, fruits, baked goods, arts, crafts & more! 3:30-6 PM on Wed &Sat 10 AM-until in front of Library. Sponsored by Eunice Main St. Program. (337) 457-7389/6502.

April 1-June 30 – "Civil War Artifacts" Exhibit. Eunice. Eunice Depot Museum, 220 S. CC Duson St. The collection includes objects found by metal detectors, historical research &authentic re-enactment uniforms including samples of the type of food enlisted men were given. Tues. – Sat. 9 AM-5 PM. Free admission. (337) 457-6540.

April 1-26 – OMA presents The Sacred Space of Shawne Major & Common Ground: Southern Artists Celebrating Black History Month Exhibits. Opelousas. Opelousas Museum of Art. 106 N. Union St. The Common Ground art exhibit features African-American themed paintings by southern artists from the collection of the Paul & Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum in Lafayette. Shawne Major’s hand-worked tapestries flow with her memories & experiences of growing up in Southwestern Louisiana. Tues–Fri 1-5 PM, Sat 9 AM-5 PM or by appt. Suggested donation. (337) 942-4991.

April 4-Opelousas Music & Market featuring JoJo Reed & featured vegetable, Mustard/Collard Greens. Opelousas. Farmer's Market, Vine & Landry St. The City of Opelousas presents their Spring Music & Market Series. The event will kick off at 5:30 PM with cooking demonstrations featuring mustard/collard greens. Live local music will be from 6-8:30 PM. Free. No ice chests please. (337) 948-6263.

April 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 & 25-26– Nu Nu’s Concert Series. Arnaudville. Town Market, 1013 Neblett (Hwy. 31). Doors open at 7 PM & music starts promptly at 8:30 PM. $10 donation gets you music, dancing, dinner & a cleverly lit smoke-free environment. Apr 4-BonSoir Catin; Apr 11-Songwriter's Showcase with Gumbo; Apr 12-Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys; Apr 18-Lost Bayou Ramblers; Apr 26-Jesse Lege, Joel Savoy &friends. (337) 754-9898.

April 5, 12, 19 & 26 - “Rendez-Vous des Cajuns” Live Radio and TV Show.  Eunice. Liberty Theater, 200 W. Park Ave. Cajun & Zydeco bands perform live in a Cajun-style "Grand Ole Opry" show from 6-7:30 PM. April 5-Acadien with Ryan Simon & Johnny Sonnier & Cajun Heritage; April 12-The Spirit of '76-DL Menard's Birthday Celebration in Story & Song with Jambalaya Cajun Band; April 19-Hadley Castille & the Sharecropper Band & Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sound; April 26-Mary Broussard & her Creole Band & Robert Jardell & Pure Cajun. Adults $5, under 12 $3. (337) 457-7389 or www.eunice-la.com.

April 5, 12, 19 & 26 – Live Music at the Courtyard at Nick's. Eunice. Nu Nu's Nightlite & Café, 1013 Neblet (Hwy. 31). Doors open at 7 PM, Music begins at 8:30 PM. $10. (337) 754-9898 or www.nunuscafe.homestead.com.

April 5, 12, 19 & 26 – Live Music at the Courtyard at Nick's. Eunice. Nick's on 2nd St., 123 S. 2nd St. Admission. (337) 457-4921 or www.nickson2nd.com.

April 6, 13, 20 & 27– Jam Session @ Tom's Fiddles. Arnaudville. 204 Fuselier Rd. Weekly event held from 11 AM-1:30 PM every Sun. An "organic" jam that provides a platform for musical artists. Food & iced tea served. Donation driven. (337) 754-5528.

April 7-June 30–Photographs of Butterflies by Robert Baxter. Opelousas. Opelousas Museum& Interpretive Center, 315 N. Main St. These photographs were inspired after Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. Also, learn about the history and culture of the Opelousas area from prehistoric times to the present. Main Exhibit Room, Civil War Room, The Geraldine Smith Welch Doll Collection, Louisiana Video Collection Library and the SW LA Zydeco Music Festival Archives. Mon-Fri 9 AM-5 PM; Sat 10 AM-3 PM. Groups by appt. (337) 948-2589.

April 9-June 28 (Wed-Sat) – Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing @ Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino. Opelousas. 2235 Creswell Lane Ext. Come out & enjoy this fast-paced show of 10 races/night in the 1st entertainment complex in America designed to combine horse racing & casino gaming. Post time 6:20 PM. (337) 594-3000.

April 10 – Poet Sheryl St. Germain & Author Greg Guirard at Casa Azul. Grand Coteau. Casa Azul, 232 M.L.K. Dr. Join Casa Azul for these guest speakers, followed by Open Mic, where participants can read poetry, play music, tell stories or show off any other talent. Or you can just come and listen. 7-9 PM. Free admission & black beans and rice are served also! (337) 662-1032.

April 10-13, 17-20 & 24-26– The Opelousas Little Theatre presents You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. Opelousas. Theatre located behind Central Fire Station on S. Union St. Tickets-$10. Shows-7 PM & 2 PM matinees on Apr. 13 & 20. (337) 948-4367 or www.opelousaslittletheatre.com.

April 11-Opelousas Music & Market featuring Jeffery Broussard & featured vegetable, Cabbage. Opelousas. Farmer's Market, Vine & Landry St. The City of Opelousas presents their Spring Music & Market Series. The event will kick off at 5:30 PM with cooking demonstrations featuring cabbage. Live local music will be from 6-8:30 PM. Free. No ice chests please. (337) 948-6263 or www.cityofopelousas.com.

April 11, 12 & 13 – The 18th Semi-Annual Antique Fair & Yard Sale. Washington. Washington Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall, 210 Church St. The grounds open to additional vendors & lots of great buys in Acadiana's Antique Capital. Great food, fun & entertainment! 9 AM-5 PM. (337) 826-3580.

April 12-14, 17-19 & 20 – The Eunice Players Theater presents The Last Night of Ballyhoo. Eunice. S. 2nd St. Two-act comedy/drama. Apr. 12 & 17-19-7 PM; Apr. 13-2 PM; Apr. 14-Dinner Theater-6 PM ($25). Shows $10. (337) 457-3330.

April 17-19 – Atchafalaya Fun Fest. Krotz Springs. Nall Park. Come out and enjoy a great family event, featuring a fair and live music on Fri 8-10 PM by Six Degrees & Sat 8 PM-12 AM JC Melancon! Thursday-family night-5-10 PM; Fri-5 PM-12 AM; Sat 5 PM-12 AM. No ice chests please! Sponsored by the K.S. Volunteer Fire Dept. (337) 566-3900.

April 18-Opelousas Music & Market featuring Geno Delafose & featured vegetable, Snap Beans. Opelousas. Farmer's Market, Vine & Landry St. The City of Opelousas presents their Spring Music & Market Series. The event will kick off at 5:30 PM with cooking demonstrations featuring snap beans. Live local music will be from 6-8:30 PM. Free. No ice chests please. (337) 948-6263.

April 19 – LSUE Community Day 2008. Eunice. LSUE Campus. Event includes hands-on art activities for children, art exhibition and demos by LSUE Natural History Exhibit, used book & music sale, games, health & music & food. Magic Show featuring Tim Spinosa at noon & Zydeco Dance Lessons by Zydeco Ballers. 10 AM-2:30 PM. Free. (337) 550-1395.

April 19-Bayou Blues Revival. Downtown Arnaudville. Please visit our website for more details. (337) 754-9898.

April 19 – "It's Not Your Daddy's Car Show" presented by Planet Radio. Opelousas. Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, 2235 Creswell Lane Ext. Some of the most amazing cars in the State will compete in categories such as Best of Show, Best Display, and Best Paint Job. Free Admission. 10 AM-3 PM. (337) 594-3000 or evangelinedowns.com.

April 25-Opelousas Music & Market featuring Same Ol' 2 Step & featured vegetable, Okra. Opelousas. Farmer's Market, Vine & Landry St. The City of Opelousas presents their Spring Music & Market Series. The event will kick off at 5:30 PM with cooking demonstrations featuring okra. Live local music will be from 6-8:30 PM. Free. No ice chests please. (337) 948-6263 or www.cityofopelousas.com.

April 25-LSUE Performing Arts Series presents InPulse. Eunice.Liberty Theater, 200 West Park Ave. The "A Cappella" vocal band, Inpulse, showcases the beauty and versatility of the human voice, drawing from pop to rock, country to hip-hop and jazz to R&B. 7 pm. Tickets-$5-Adults & $4-seniors & students. (337) 457-1510 or www.lsue.edu.

April 25-27– The 23RD Annual Etouffee Festival. Arnaudville. Little Flower School Grounds, off of Main St. Event features etouffees of all kinds, along with a parade (Sat.-9:30 AM), carnival rides, bingo & a silent auction (Sat. & Sun. 1-5 PM). The Mayor's cook-off is Sat. 11 AM. Festival hours are Fri. 5 PM-12 AM; Sat. 11 AM-12 AM & Sun. 11 AM-5 PM. Bands: Fri. 6-9 PM Cajun Nation & 10 PM-12 AM Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin Cajuns; Sat. 2-5 PM Lil' Kenny & the Heartbreakers; 6-9 PM Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie; 10 PM-12 AM Travis Matte & the Zydeco Kingpins; Sun. 11 AM-1 PM D.J.; 1-5 PM Nik-L-Beer. (337) 754-5912.

April 26 – La Table Francaise. Arnaudville. Town Market, 1013 Neblett (Hwy. 31). An informal gathering where visitors can practice their Creole-Cajun French while enjoying coffee & pastries and good company from 9 am-12 pm on the last Saturday of the month. Free. (337) 754-7724.

April 26 – Sharecropper's Day. Opelousas. Creole Heritage Folklife Center, 1113 W. Vine St. An afternoon celebration honoring the area's Creole heritage and their simpler way of life, rich in family values & customs. The highlight of the day will be a Creole wedding re-enactment at 2 PM. 12-5 PM. (337) 948-9884/407-0250.

April 27-The 4TH Annual Pirogue/Canoe Races. Port Barre. . Bayou Courtableau, next to American Legion Hall. Sponsored by P.B. Volunteer Fire Dept. Categories for Men, Women & Co-ed Singles & one man pirogue. Registration-9AM; Races-10AM. Form & Rules should be picked up from Town Fire Dept. prior to race. Entry Fee Required. Food, cold drinks & DJ!! (337) 585-2244/6253.

April 30-Opelousas La Table Francaise. Kajeune's, 2979 S. Union St. Grab a cup of coffee & share conversation & fun with other French speakers. 7:30-8:30 AM on the last Wed. of the month. (337) 948-5227.

May 1 – June 30 – "Civil War Artifacts" Exhibit. Eunice. Eunice Depot Museum, 220 S. CC Duson St. The collection includes objects found by metal detectors, historical research & authentic re-enactment uniforms including samples of the type of food enlisted men were given. Tues. – Sat.9 AM-5 PM. Free admission. (337) 457-6540.

May 1 - June 30 - Photographs of Butterflies by Robert Baxter. Opelousas. Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 315 N. Main St. These photographs were inspired after Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. Also, learn about the history and culture of the Opelousas area from prehistoric times to the present. Main Exhibit Room, Civil War Room, The Geraldine Smith Welch Doll Collection, Louisiana Video Collection Library and the SW LA Zydeco Music Festival Archives. Mon-Fri 9 AM-5 PM; Sat 10 AM-3 PM. Groups by appt. (337) 948-2589.

May 1- June 28 (Wed-Sat) – Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing @ Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino. Opelousas. 2235 Creswell Lane Ext. Come out & enjoy this fast-paced show of 10 races/night in the 1st entertainment complex in America designed to combine horse racing & casino gaming. Post time 6:20 PM. (337) 594-3000.

May 2 - Opelousas Music & Market featuring Kevin Naquin & The Ossun Playboys & featured vegetable, tomatoes. Opelousas. Farmer's Market, Vine & Landry St. The City of Opelousas presents their Spring Music & Market Series. The event will kick off at 5:30 PM with cooking demonstrations featuring tomatoes. Live local music will be from 6-8:30 PM. Free. No ice chests please. (337) 948-6263 or www.cityofopelousas.com.

May 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 & 30-31- Nu Nu's Concert Series. Arnaudville. Town Market, 1013 Neblett (Hwy. 31). Doors open at 7 PM & music starts promptly at 8:30 PM. $10 donation gets you music, dancing, dinner & a cleverly lit smoke-free environment. May 23-BonSoir Catin; May 24-Grammy nominated Pine Leaf Boys. (337) 754-9898.

May 3 – The 12th Annual Celebration of Herbs & Gardens. Sunset.Marie St. Everything for the garden enthusiast: plants, herbal products, pottery, garden art & informative presentations: 10:15 AM-Susan Gautreaux-Easy Care of Antique Roses; 11:15 AM-Dr. Arlene Kestner-Herbs; 1 PM-Michael Seal-Care Propagation & Arrangements of Bromeliads. Gourmet lunch by Catahoula's of Grand Coteau. Additional refreshments by the Sunset Garden Club, event sponsor. Children's Area with games, face painting & Kids' SAFE. Admission $4, Children under 6-free. No ice chests or pets please. 9 AM–4 PM. Rain date-May 4. (337) 662-5225.

May 3– Cajun Prairie Spring Meeting & Wildflower Tour. Eunice. Prairie Restoration Site, Corner of Magnolia & Martin Luther King. Join the Cajun Prairie Habitat Society Spring Tour of restored prairies & remnants in the area. Tour begins at 8 AM at the Duralde Site at 10 AM. 12:45-1:15 PM-Society Meeting at Duralde site. (337) 531-7535/328-2252.

May 3-Books A-Bloom. Sunset. Community Library, Marie St. This book sale & signing will be held in conjunction with the Sunset Garden Club's Herb Fest. Local writers will be present to discuss their works, including Marcelle Bienvenu, Karleen Barry & John Francois. A raffle of book baskets will also take place, along with readings under the trees adjacent to the library. 9 AM-4 PM. (337) 668-4551.

May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 - "Rendez-Vous des Cajuns" Live Radio and TV Show. Eunice. Liberty Theater, 200 W. Park Ave. Cajun & Zydeco bands perform live in a Cajun-style "Grand Ole Opry" show from 6-7:30PM; Adults $5, under 12 $3. (337) 457-7389 or www.eunice-la.com.

May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 – Live Music at the Courtyard at Nick's. Eunice. Nick's on 2nd St., 123 S. 2nd St. Admission. (337) 457-4921 or www.nickson2nd.com

May 4, 11, 18 & 25- Jam Session @ Tom's Fiddles. Arnaudville. 204 Fuselier Rd. Weekly event held from 11 AM-1:30 PM every Sun. An "organic" jam that provides a platform for musical artists. Food & iced tea served. Donation driven. (337) 754-5528.

May 7-Aug. 30–The Sydney & Walda Besthoff Collection comes to Acadiana Exhibit. Opelousas. Opelousas Museum of Art, 106 N. Union St. In honor of OMA's 10 year anniversary, the most renowned contemporary art collection in private hands will be on display for the first time in Acadiana. The Besthoff's are best known for their unique collection of fine contemporary & photorealist art. OMA will feature approx. 45 selections of paintings & indoor sculpture. Suggested donation. Tues-Fri 1-5 PM & Sat 9 AM - 5 PM or by appt. (337) 942-4991.

May 9-Opelousas Music & Market featuring Pine Leaf Boys & featured vegetable, Squash. Opelousas. Farmer's Market, Vine & Landry St. The City of Opelousas presents their Spring Music & Market Series. The event will kick off at 5:30 PM with cooking demonstrations featuring squash. Live local music will be from 6-8:30 PM. Free. No ice chests please. (337) 948-6263.

May 10 –The 5th Annual Neo-Tropical Birding Event. Krotz Springs. Sherbune Wildlife Management Complex on LA 975 approx. 3 miles south of LA Hwy. 190. Join US Army Corps of Engineers, LA Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, along with a host of dedicated volunteers for this Songbird Tour. Tour begins at the Whiskey Bay, exit 127 from I-10 & proceed north on LA 975. This route is one of the top 5 in Breeding Bird Survey routes most years in North America! Don't miss Step Outside Day following the tour. 7-10:30 AM. (337) 585-0853.

May 10 – The 5th Annual Step Outside® Day. Krotz Springs. Sherbune Wildlife Management Complex on LA 975 approx. 3 miles south of LA Hwy 190 (follow signs). This is a national program administered by the National Shooting Sports Foundation to increase participation in traditional outdoor sports. Activities include fishing, archery, boat rides, 22-Rim fire target & trap shooting, birdhouse construction, nature photography, bird watching, spear throwing & decoy painting. 9 AM-3:30 PM. Lunch provided-no alcohol permitted. Pre-registration suggested. Sponsored by US Army Corps of Engineers, LA Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries and US Fish & Wildlife Service. Specific emphasis on individuals with special needs. (337) 948-0255/585-0853.

May 16-Opelousas Music & Market featuring Willis Prudhomme & featured vegetable, Corn. Opelousas. Farmer's Market, Vine & Landry St. The City of Opelousas presents their Spring Music & Market Series. The event will kick off at 5:30 PM with cooking demonstrations featuring corn. Live local music will be from 6-8:30 PM. Free. No ice chests please. (337) 948-6263.

May 16-18 – Cankton Wagon Festival and Trail Ride. Cankton. Cankton City Park. Annual trail ride & family festival kicks off on Fri. 5-10 PM with DJ music. Trail ride registration 7AM Sat., leaving at 9AM ($5/rider). Food sold at lunch stop. Live music Sat. including Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin' Cajuns from 8 PM-12 AM ($5 Admission). Trail ride again on Sun. 9 AM, followed by DJ music. Fun Jump & activities for children. Sponsored by Cankton Vol. Fire Dept. No ice chests allowed at dance. (337) 668-4671.

May 25 – Zydeco Extravaganza. Opelousas. Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, 2235 Creswell Lane Ext. This annual event is a celebration of Opelousas being the Birthplace of Zydeco-with live music, food & fun for the entire family. The day features performances by local Zydeco artists as well as inductions into the Zydeco Music Hall of Fame. 12-10 PM. (337) 234-9695.

May 26-Memorial Day Program. Opelousas. Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy. 182. 11 AM. Sponsored by Dorothy Thomas & Friends. (337) 942-6119.

May 28-Opelousas La Table Francaise. Kajeune's, 2979 S. Union St. Grab a cup of coffee & share conversation & fun with other French speakers. 7:30-8:30 AM on the last Wed. of the month. (337) 948-5227.

May 31 - La Table Francaise. Arnaudville. Town Market, 1013 Neblett (Hwy. 31). An informal gathering where visitors can practice their Creole-Cajun French while enjoying coffee & pastries and good company from 9 am-12 pm on the last Saturday of the month. Free. (337) 754-7724.

May 31 – Cajun French Music Association's Annual Music Festival. Eunice. Northwest Pavilion, Samuel Dr. A great day of Cajun music & dancing! 10 AM-6 PM. Admission. (337) 580-3417 or cajunfrenchmusic.org.

June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 - Jam Session @ Tom's Fiddles. Arnaudville. 204 Fuselier Rd. Weekly event held from 11 AM-1:30 PM every Sun. An "organic" jam that provides a platform for musical artists. Food & iced tea served. Donation driven. (337) 754-5528.

June 1-Aug. 30–The Sydney & Walda Besthoff Collection comes to Acadiana Exhibit. Opelousas. Opelousas Museum of Art, 106 N. Union St. In honor of OMA's 10 year anniversary, the most renowned contemporary art collection in private hands will be on display for the first time in Acadiana. The Besthoff's are best known for their unique collection of fine contemporary & photorealist art. OMA will feature approx. 45 selections of paintings & indoor sculpture. Suggested donation. Tues-Fri 1-5 PM & Sat 9 AM-5 PM or by appt. (337) 942-4991.

June 1-30-Photographs of Butterflies by Robert Baxter. Opelousas. Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 315 N. Main St. These photographs were inspired after Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. Also, learn about the history and culture of the Opelousas area from prehistoric times to the present. Main Exhibit Room, Civil War Room, The Geraldine Smith Welch Doll Collection, Louisiana Video Collection Library and the SW LA Zydeco Music Festival Archives. Mon-Fri 9 AM-5 PM; Sat 10 AM-3 PM. Groups by appt. (337) 948-2589.

June 1- 30–"Civil War Artifacts" Exhibit. Eunice. Eunice Depot Museum, 220 S. CC Duson St. The collection includes objects found by metal detectors, historical research & authentic re-enactment uniforms including samples of the type of food enlisted men were given. Tues– Sat 9 AM-5 PM. Free admission. (337) 457-6540.

June 4-28 (Wed-Sat) – Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing @ Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino. Opelousas. 2235 Creswell Lane Ext. Come out & enjoy this fast-paced show of 10 races/night in the 1st entertainment complex in America designed to combine horse racing & casino gaming. Post time 6:20 PM. (337) 594-3000.

June 5-8 – The 4TH Annual Spice & Music Festival. Opelousas. Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, 2235 Creswell Lane Ext. Come & join the fun family affair of delicious foods, live music, carnival rides & good ole' Cajun-Creole hospitality as we promote our Spice industry & unique culture. Sat. parade @ 10 AM. Live music: Fri-6 PM Curley Taylor; 8 PM-Brian Jack & the Zydeco Gamblers; 10 PM-Cupid; Sat-12 PM-Donna Angelle & the Zydeco Posse; 2 PM-Kevin Naquin & Ossun Playboys; 4 PM-Jaryd Lane; 6 PM-Patrick Henry; 8 PM-Lebrado; 10 PM-Mel Waiters; Sun-12 PM-Lil Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers; 1:30 PM-T-Broussard; 3 PM-Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie; 4:30 PM-Jeffery Broussard; 6 PM - BRW; 7:30 PM- Zapp. (337) 948-5227.

June 6 – The Opelousas-Eunice Public Libraries Performing Arts Series presents Rick Kelley. Eunice/Opelousas. . Rick cleverly blends live music with humor, challenging people to get involved. 10 AM performance at the Liberty Theater in Eunice. 2 PM performance at the Teen Center in the South City Park in Opelousas. Free. (337) 948-3693.

June 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 & 27-28 – Nu Nu’s Concert Series. Arnaudville. Town Market, 1013 Neblett (Hwy. 31). Doors open at 7 PM & music starts promptly at 8:30 PM. $10 donation gets you music, dancing, dinner & a cleverly lit smoke-free environment. June 1-Grammy nominated Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie. (337) 754-9898.

June 7, 14, 21 & 28 - "Rendez-Vous des Cajuns" Live Radio and TV Show. Eunice. Liberty Theater, 200 W. Park Ave.: Cajun & Zydeco bands perform live in a Cajun-style "Grand Ole Opry" show from 6-7:30 PM; Adults $5, Under 12 $3. (337) 457-7389.

June 7, 14, 21 & 28-Live Music at the Courtyard at Nick’s. Eunice. Nick’s, 123 S. 2nd St. Admission. (337) 457-4921.

June 11–The Opelousas-Eunice Public Libraries Performing Arts Series presents Kuhurangi: Maori Dance Theatre of New Zealand. Eunice/Opelousas. This group is the only professional Maori (Polynesian people of New Zealand) Company to tour in North America. 10 AM performance at the Liberty Theater in Eunice. 2 PM performance at the Teen Center in South City Park in Opelousas. Free admission. (337) 948-3693.

June 14–Juneteenth Folklife Celebration. Opelousas. Farmer’s Market-across from Le Vieux Village. This unique & historical celebration highlights the African-American culture & heritage in this region. Free. 1–8:30 PM. (337) 948-9884/407-0250.

June 14-LCCMC Un Celebration De Cajun-Leur Culture. Eunice.Northwest Community Center, Samuel Drive. An old-fashioned Sat. night Cajun dance. Join in the fun! 8 PM-12 AM (337) 457-5601.

June 25-Opelousas La Table Francaise. Kajeune’s, 2979 S. Union St. Grab a cup of coffee & share conversation & fun with other French speakers. 7:30-8:30 AM on the last Wed. of the month. (337) 948-5227.

June 25–The Opelousas-Eunice Public Libraries Performing Arts Series presents Al Simmons. Eunice/Opelousas. Al is a Canadian comedic children’s performer. 10 AM performance at the Liberty Theater in Eunice. 2 PM performance at the Teen Center in South City Park in Opelousas. Free. (337) 948-3693.

June 28 - La Table Francaise. Arnaudville. Town Market, 1013 Neblett (Hwy. 31). An informal gathering where visitors can practice their Creole-Cajun French while enjoying coffee & pastries and good company from 9 am-12 pm on the last Saturday of the month. Free. (337) 754-7724.

*NOTE: We are not responsible for any changes in dates and/or times of the events listed on this calendat, please confirm with local sponser.
Compiled & Edited by S.L.P.T.C. Copyright 2008