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.

Monday, March 30 | Les Vues Film Series: Le Coton Jaune | Vermilionville | 6:30-8p

Tuesday, March 31 | Oof Comedy Hour Open Mic | Cite Des Arts | 8-10p

Wednesday, April 1 | Swan Lake | Heymann Center | 7p

Thursday, April 2 | Village Beats Ft. Dustin Gaspard & Ray Boudreaux | West Village in Scott | 5-9p

Friday, April 3 | Louisiana Lao New Year Celebration | 7913 Champa Avenue in Broussard | 7a-6p

Saturday, April 4 | Music Mosaic: A Year of Sound and Place – Specklers | Children’s Museum of Acadiana | 12-1p

Sunday, April 5 | Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie | Rock’n’Bowl | 5p

 


 

Live Music In Lafayette this Week

A weekly rundown of live music happening in and around the area complete with a curated playlist by local musician Philippe Billeaudeaux.

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.

Keith Frank and the Solieau Zydeco Band are celebrating Easter with us here in Lafayette. The Creole accordionist and his (mostly) family band will play favorites from their extensive repertoire, along with new tunes from their latest album, G.O.A.T. (God Over All Things), on Saturday night at Warehouse 535.

Also on Saturday, acclaimed local indie artists Leah Graeff and K.C. Jones will team up for a special night of original songs. The two singer-songwriters will be joined by Chad Viator and Trey Boudreaux at the Hideaway on Lee starting at 8:00pm. If you’re looking for something a little heavier, thrash metal revivalists Void are set to headline the Feed n’ Seed for a multi-band bill that includes Phantom, Interceptor, Labyrinth, and Eternity.

Want to get out and dance on Easter Sunday? Œuval will play traditional Cajun music at Vermilionville for their Bal du Dimanche series starting at 1:00pm, while Geno Delafose performs at Rock n’ Bowl at 5:00pm, with Cedric Watson appearing later at the Hideaway.

Hear who’s playing in the Hub City and more in this Easter edition of Lafayette Weekly Playlist. Laura Huval’s brand new version of “That Old Rugged Cross,” featuring Eric Adcock on piano, Keith Frank’s “Return of the King,” and “I Saw the Light” by Joel Sonnier are included alongside tracks by Alphonse Ardoin, Cedric Watson, and Michael Scott Boudreaux. You’ll also hear a couple of tracks from both Leah Graeff and K.C. Jones, plus recordings by metal shredders Void and pop singer Saylor Brasseaux.

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