Lafayette Weekly

Lafayette is a destination worth visiting any time of year, with the weeks being jam-packed with festivals and events. Every week there are multiple Cajun jam sessions, French tables, farmer's markets, art exhibits, and other cultural events to immerse yourself in Lafayette, LA’s one-of-a-kind heritage. Check out the events below if you're looking for things to do this week in Lafayette, LA.

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A weekly curated playlist by local musician Philippe Billeaudeaux featuring music by Lafayette, LA musicians with a weekly rundown of live music happening in and around the area. Tune in each week here or follow us on Spotify for your weekly dose of the sounds of Lafayette.

If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, check out country singer Michael Scott Boudreaux’s Christmas Show at the Blue Moon Friday night, or pop keyboardist Hunter DeBlanc’s Ugly Xmas Sweater Party at Jim Deggy’s on Jefferson St. On Saturday night, you can find more holiday cheer at the Hideaway on Lee, where GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist Wilson Savoy will lead a night of caroling. The event is free of charge and will be followed by Christmas karaoke.

Other shows to check out this week include local singer MacKenzie Bourg, known from The Voice and American Idol, who will play an intimate concert Thursday evening at Chez La Fête. Dustin Sonnier and Keith Blair will team up for an acoustic performance at the Old Coulee Lounge on Friday. R&B variety group Krossfyre will perform at Rock n’ Bowl on Saturday.

Wrap up the weekend with some zydeco: Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole will play Vermilionville’s Sunday dance from 1:00-4:00 pm, while Rusty Metoyer will take the stage at Rock n’ Bowl at 5:00 pm.

Hear a mix of local Christmas tunes and the groups performing in the Hub City this week in this Lafayette Weekly Playlist. You’ll hear “Little Moon” by MacKenzie Bourg, Mike Larson’s “Sunset Limited,” and a new live version of the zydeco classic “Motordude Special” by Rusty Metoyer. All that, plus plenty of Louisiana Christmas music by C.J. Chenier, K.C. Jones, Daniel Coolik, Jambalaya, and more!