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.

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.

Cajun trio T’Monde celebrates the release of their fourth album, Petit Paradis, this Friday evening at the Hideaway, while the Cat Head Biscuit Boys, led by Roger Kash and Ben Shank, return to Artmosphere for the first time in years. Also, Latin chanteuse Michelle Malentina will provide the soundtrack to the beginning of your weekend at Sunday's on Jefferson.

Psychedelic blues rockers Zach Edwards and the Medicine, along with Jacky Lynx and Whiskey Bay, take over the Blue Moon Saloon on Saturday night. The weekend wraps up with the West African-inspired grooves of Boma Bango at the Hideaway and a dance featuring modern zydeco by Rusty Metoyer at Rock n’ Bowl.

You’ll hear brand new music from several Acadiana artists in this Lafayette Weekly Playlist: “Wild Heart” by local pop group LVVRS, Malentina’s “Diamantes,” and the title track to Keith Frank’s latest album, “GOAT (God Above All Things)” are all included. All of that, plus songs from Nicki Needham, Sweet Cecilia, and vintage recordings by blues legend Carol Fran.