Lafayette Tuesday Noon French Table

by: Cal Editor

Pamplonas Restaurant, 631 Jefferson St

12:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Tuesday Noon French Table meets regularly at 12:00 PM each week at Pamplonas Restaurant, 631 Jefferson Street Lafayette, LA 70501.

Teche Area Farmers' Market

by: Cal Editor

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia

2:30pm-6:00pm

Experience our harvest of delicious, locally grown produce and homemade products by area farmers, artists and crafters. Also included are handcrafted cypress yard objects, bread and fresh baked goods, ceramics, honey, jellies, jams, herbs, candies, wooden bowls and utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and much more. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, Tuesdays 2:30 - 6 p.m., Saturdays 7 - 11 a.m., 337-369-2330 or 337-380-0672.… [Event Website]

POWERPOINT: Free Computer Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

9:30 AM

Prerequisite: Introduction to Computing Using Windows classesMaterial covered: Learn how to develop PowerPoint slide presentations using various backgrounds, charts, and text animations.Walk-in and telephone sign-up begins Monday, April 29 at 9:00 AM. Call 896-6323 to register or for more information.… [Event Website]

SRL Sleuths Mystery Book Club

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

6:30 PM

Join us at the South Regional Library on the third Tuesday at 6:30 PM for the SRL Sleuths Mystery Book Club!March 19Aqua Altaby Donna LeonApril 16The Coroner’s Lunchby Colin CotterillMay 21Shinjuby Laura Joh Rowland [Event Website]

Les Courdre Points Quilting Circle

by: LCVC

NuNu's Arts & Culture Collective, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Rd. (Hwy. 93), Arnaudville

Admission: Free

Join the group of French speakers keen on quilting en francais to keep these two aspects of local culture alive and well. All skill levels welcome! [Event Website]

Eunice Farmers Market

by: LCVC

Corner of 2nd Street and Park Street, Eunice

Wed. 1 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.

Admission: Free

Select from seasonal vegetables, fruits, jellies, sweet dough pies, breads and other locally made products. Arts and crafts may appear from time to time as vendors are available. [Event Website]

Opelousas Farmers Market

by: LCVC

828 East Landry St., Opelousas

6:30 a.m.

Admission: Free

Discover bounties of homegrown fruits, vegetables, preserves and jellies and more. Arts and crafts are also available for purchase. [Event Website]

Cajun Cooking Show and Meal

by: LCVC

FEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583

2 hours

Admission: $30 per person

Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.

Hot Dogs for Seniors

by: Cal Editor

Jeanerette Junior Hunter Education Club LA 87, Jeanerette

10:30am-1:00pm

Admission: $6, $30, $120

Hot Dog with Chili, Chips, Cookie and a Canned Drink $6.00 to the St. Landry Council on Aging Your purchase will help St. Landry Council on Aging feed a Senior: $6.00 donation will feed one senior citizen a Hot, Homebound Meal $30.00 donation will feed one senior citizen Hot Homebound Meals for a week $120.00 donation will feed one senior citizen Hot Homebound Meals for a month Our goal is to use the funds raised in this event to supplement our various Support Programs If your office would like to be a part of this event and would like Hot Dogs delivered or ready for you to pickup, fill out and fax to (337)942-3438! We will deliver if you order 8 or more Hot Dogs!

Lafayette Wednesday Morning French Table

by: Cal Editor

Dwyer's Cafe, 323 Jefferson Street

7:00am

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Wednesday Morning French Table meets regularly at 7:00 AM each week at Dwyer's Cafe, 323 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501.

Genealogy Workshop

by: Cal Editor

Acadian Memorial, 121 S. New Market St., St. Martinville

9:30am

Join us in the 2nd floor conference room at the Acadian Memorial for coffee at 9:30 am; the workshop will be from 10:00 am until 11:30 am. Registration is free and open to the public, however, we ask that you contact us if you plan to attend so that we can accommodate for everyone. Acadian Memorial, 121 S. New Market Street, visit us at www.acadianmemorial.org or call 337-394-2258.… [Event Website]

Le Festival des Menteurs, Vanteurs et Conteurs

by: Cal Editor

NUNUs, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Hwy, Arnaudville

2:00pm-5:00pm

Admission: Free

Have a story to tell? As folklorist Barry Ancelet likes to say, If its true, it doesnt have to be beautiful, and if its beautiful, it doesnt have to be true. Some might venture to add that it doesnt have to be either beautiful or true to be worth hearing. All area Creole and French speakers are invited to participate in Le Festival des Menteurs, Vanteurs et Conteurs in Arnaudville on Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday May 23, when LSU students will be in the area to document stories of the region.

Les Courdre Points Quilting Circle

by: LCVC

NuNu's Arts & Culture Collective, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Rd. (Hwy. 93), Arnaudville

Admission: Free

Join the group of French speakers keen on quilting en francais to keep these two aspects of local culture alive and well. All skill levels welcome! [Event Website]

Eunice Farmers Market

by: LCVC

Corner of 2nd Street and Park Street, Eunice

Wed. 1 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.

Admission: Free

Select from seasonal vegetables, fruits, jellies, sweet dough pies, breads and other locally made products. Arts and crafts may appear from time to time as vendors are available. [Event Website]

Opelousas Farmers Market

by: LCVC

828 East Landry St., Opelousas

6:30 a.m.

Admission: Free

Discover bounties of homegrown fruits, vegetables, preserves and jellies and more. Arts and crafts are also available for purchase. [Event Website]

Cajun Cooking Show and Meal

by: LCVC

FEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583

2 hours

Admission: $30 per person

Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.

Le Festival des Menteurs, Vanteurs et Conteurs

by: Cal Editor

NUNUs, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Hwy, Arnaudville

2:00pm-5:00pm

Admission: Free

Have a story to tell? As folklorist Barry Ancelet likes to say, If its true, it doesnt have to be beautiful, and if its beautiful, it doesnt have to be true. Some might venture to add that it doesnt have to be either beautiful or true to be worth hearing. All area Creole and French speakers are invited to participate in Le Festival des Menteurs, Vanteurs et Conteurs in Arnaudville on Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday May 23, when LSU students will be in the area to document stories of the region.

Drawing Essentials

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70503

5-7p.m.

Admission: Members: $105; Non-membe

Bryan LaFaye is the former ULL art museum director & will teach drawing essentials. The classes are held on 3 consecutive Thursday's.

Les Courdre Points Quilting Circle

by: LCVC

NuNu's Arts & Culture Collective, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Rd. (Hwy. 93), Arnaudville

Admission: Free

Join the group of French speakers keen on quilting en francais to keep these two aspects of local culture alive and well. All skill levels welcome! [Event Website]

Eunice Farmers Market

by: LCVC

Corner of 2nd Street and Park Street, Eunice

Wed. 1 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.

Admission: Free

Select from seasonal vegetables, fruits, jellies, sweet dough pies, breads and other locally made products. Arts and crafts may appear from time to time as vendors are available. [Event Website]

Opelousas Farmers Market

by: LCVC

828 East Landry St., Opelousas

6:30 a.m.

Admission: Free

Discover bounties of homegrown fruits, vegetables, preserves and jellies and more. Arts and crafts are also available for purchase. [Event Website]

Cajun Cooking Show and Meal

by: LCVC

FEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583

2 hours

Admission: $30 per person

Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.

Lafayette Friday Afternoon French Table

by: Cal Editor

Johnston Street Java, 3123 Johnston St

5:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Friday Afternoon French Table meets regularly at 5:00 PM each week at Johnston Street Java, 3123 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503.

Okra & Creole Zydeco Festival

by: Cal Editor

Festival Grounds on Bayou Teche, 203 N. New Market St., St. Martinville

Admission: $5

Festival Grounds on Bayou Teche, 203 N. New Market St., St. Martinville, LA. This will be the first year in which the two original festivals (Okra Festival and Creole Zydeco Festival) are combined into a special two day event. This event supports the African-American Museum. Friday 6pm-11pm, Band: Geno Delafose. Saturday 11am-12 midnight, Bands: Side Show and Keith Frank. Okra cook-off on Saturday morning. There will be great food, crafts, carnival, and on-site RV parking available. $5 per person and children 12 and… [Event Website]

Drawing Essentials

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70503

5-7p.m.

Admission: Members: $105; Non-membe

Bryan LaFaye is the former ULL art museum director & will teach drawing essentials. The classes are held on 3 consecutive Thursday's.

Les Courdre Points Quilting Circle

by: LCVC

NuNu's Arts & Culture Collective, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Rd. (Hwy. 93), Arnaudville

Admission: Free

Join the group of French speakers keen on quilting en francais to keep these two aspects of local culture alive and well. All skill levels welcome! [Event Website]

Eunice Farmers Market

by: LCVC

Corner of 2nd Street and Park Street, Eunice

Wed. 1 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.

Admission: Free

Select from seasonal vegetables, fruits, jellies, sweet dough pies, breads and other locally made products. Arts and crafts may appear from time to time as vendors are available. [Event Website]

Opelousas Farmers Market

by: LCVC

828 East Landry St., Opelousas

6:30 a.m.

Admission: Free

Discover bounties of homegrown fruits, vegetables, preserves and jellies and more. Arts and crafts are also available for purchase. [Event Website]

Cajun Cooking Show and Meal

by: LCVC

FEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583

2 hours

Admission: $30 per person

Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.

Spoken Innovation Poetry Showcase

by: Cal Editor

AOC Community Media Television Studio Multi-Purpose Room, Rosa Parks Transportation Center, Suite 100

2:00pm-5:00pm

Admission: Free

The Spoken Innovation Open Poetry Slam & Featured Showcase Featuring the poetry from members of the Lafayette, LA Poetry Slam Team. For any questions or concerns email us: spokeninnovationpoets@gmail.com.

Teche Area Farmers' Market

by: Cal Editor

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia

7:00am-11:00am

Experience our harvest of delicious, locally grown produce and homemade products by area farmers, artists and crafters. Also included are handcrafted cypress yard objects, bread and fresh baked goods, ceramics, honey, jellies, jams, herbs, candies, wooden bowls and utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and much more. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, Tuesdays 2:30 - 6 p.m., Saturdays 7 - 11 a.m., 337-369-2330 or 337-380-0672.… [Event Website]

Rayne Saturday Morning French Table

by: Cal Editor

Bernard-Bertrand House, 1023 The Boulevard, Rayne

9:00am

Admission: Free

The Rayne Saturday Morning French Table meet regularly at 9:00 AM at Bernard-Bertrand House located at 1023 The Boulevard, Rayne, LA 70578 The conversation is in Cajun, Creole, and Standard French at all skill levels. For additional information, contact Mike LeBlanc, Captain of the Friday Table, at 337-654-9467.

Good Times on the Bayou

by: Cal Editor

Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site, 1200 N. Main Street, St. Martinville

10:30am-2:30pm

Admission: $30, $25, $20

Located at the Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site from 10:30am and 2:30pm. Come down to the Acadian Farmstead and set a spell on the porch. Learn about life before electricity, air conditioning and television. A costumed guide will show guests through the farm of an early Acadian settler and explain the equipment and tools used in daily life. Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site located at 1200 N. Main Street, St. Martinville, LA 70582. For more information call 337-394-3754 or 1-888-677-2900.… [Event Website]

Bayou Teche Farmers Market

by: Cal Editor

203 New Market St., St.Martinville

9:00am-1:00pm

Admission: Free

Find fresh local produce, prepared foods, and arts and crafts. Vendor registration is free and the market is free to the public. Last Saturday of the month from 9 am-1 pm at 203 New Market St., St.Martinville. For more information call Carrol at 337-394-2230. www.stmartinville.org. Vendor forms available on website or at City Hall. … [Event Website]

Envision Da Berry: Showtunes Sing-along

by: Cal Editor

Clementine's, 113 East Main St., New Iberia

7:00pm

Admission: Free

EdB is coming back on May 25th, 7pm for another SHOWTUNES SING-ALONG! We will be outside at Clementine's Back Patio if weather permits. DaBERRY does Broadway a one-of-a-kind event featuring live entertainment provided by you. Sponsored by local nonprofit Envision daBERRY, Showtunes Sing-along invites everyone to participate in belting out their favorite musical songs in a piano lounge-style setting. There is no admission fee to attend, however donations and tips for the nonprofit will be accepted. We will also sell Envision da Berry t-shirts ($20) and bumper stickers($5).

Okra & Creole Zydeco Festival

by: Cal Editor

Festival Grounds on Bayou Teche, 203 N. New Market St., St. Martinville

Admission: $5

Festival Grounds on Bayou Teche, 203 N. New Market St., St. Martinville, LA. This will be the first year in which the two original festivals (Okra Festival and Creole Zydeco Festival) are combined into a special two day event. This event supports the African-American Museum. Friday 6pm-11pm, Band: Geno Delafose. Saturday 11am-12 midnight, Bands: Side Show and Keith Frank. Okra cook-off on Saturday morning. There will be great food, crafts, carnival, and on-site RV parking available. $5 per person and children 12 and… [Event Website]

Drawing Essentials

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70503

5-7p.m.

Admission: Members: $105; Non-membe

Bryan LaFaye is the former ULL art museum director & will teach drawing essentials. The classes are held on 3 consecutive Thursday's.

Les Courdre Points Quilting Circle

by: LCVC

NuNu's Arts & Culture Collective, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Rd. (Hwy. 93), Arnaudville

Admission: Free

Join the group of French speakers keen on quilting en francais to keep these two aspects of local culture alive and well. All skill levels welcome! [Event Website]

Eunice Farmers Market

by: LCVC

Corner of 2nd Street and Park Street, Eunice

Wed. 1 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.

Admission: Free

Select from seasonal vegetables, fruits, jellies, sweet dough pies, breads and other locally made products. Arts and crafts may appear from time to time as vendors are available. [Event Website]

Opelousas Farmers Market

by: LCVC

828 East Landry St., Opelousas

6:30 a.m.

Admission: Free

Discover bounties of homegrown fruits, vegetables, preserves and jellies and more. Arts and crafts are also available for purchase. [Event Website]

Cajun Cooking Show and Meal

by: LCVC

FEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583

2 hours

Admission: $30 per person

Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.

Mervine Kahn Company Employee Reunion

by: Cal Editor

The Crossing at Mervine Kahn, 113 E. Louisiana Ave., Rayne

12:00pm

Admission: $20

Former employees of the Mervine Kahn Company, Inc. department store in Rayne, LA are invited to a reunion on Sunday, May 26, 2013 which will take place at The Crossing at Mervine Kahn, 113 East Louisiana Avenue in Rayne, LA. Lunch will be served at 12 noon, and all former employees and family members are invited to attend. Mervine Kahn Former Employee Reunion tickets are available for $20, and can be purchased in person from Sadies Flower Shop, Rayne Bank of Commerce, by calling the Rayne Historical District Association Martha Royer at (337) 334-3489, or by emailing kathleenlanthier@yahoo.com. A chicken breast etouffee reunion meal will be served. Coffee and dessert will follow. The reunion concludes with the premier of a 30-minute documentary entitled Mervine Kahn Legacy, which debuts in The Bank next to the Crossing at Mervine Kahn reception area at 2:00pm. An additional $10 donation benefitting the Rayne Historical District Association, a non-profit organization, will continue to fund this amazing documentary series. The general public is invited to the documentary debut.

Memorial Day Concert

by: Cal Editor

East Bayou Baptist Church, 2234 Kaliste Saloom Road

3:30pm

Admission: Free

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service and locally the Lafayette Concert Band honors those brave heroes with its annual Songs of Remembrance Concert. The seventy member all volunteer adult community band, under the direction of Gerald Guilbeaux, will present this years edition on Sunday, May 26 at 3:30pm at East Bayou Baptist Church. This free family concert will feature marches and patriotic selections performed by the award winning Lafayette Concert Ba… [Event Website]

Drawing Essentials

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70503

5-7p.m.

Admission: Members: $105; Non-membe

Bryan LaFaye is the former ULL art museum director & will teach drawing essentials. The classes are held on 3 consecutive Thursday's.

Les Courdre Points Quilting Circle

by: LCVC

NuNu's Arts & Culture Collective, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Rd. (Hwy. 93), Arnaudville

Admission: Free

Join the group of French speakers keen on quilting en francais to keep these two aspects of local culture alive and well. All skill levels welcome! [Event Website]

Eunice Farmers Market

by: LCVC

Corner of 2nd Street and Park Street, Eunice

Wed. 1 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.

Admission: Free

Select from seasonal vegetables, fruits, jellies, sweet dough pies, breads and other locally made products. Arts and crafts may appear from time to time as vendors are available. [Event Website]

Opelousas Farmers Market

by: LCVC

828 East Landry St., Opelousas

6:30 a.m.

Admission: Free

Discover bounties of homegrown fruits, vegetables, preserves and jellies and more. Arts and crafts are also available for purchase. [Event Website]

Cajun Cooking Show and Meal

by: LCVC

FEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583

2 hours

Admission: $30 per person

Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.

Drawing Essentials

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70503

5-7p.m.

Admission: Members: $105; Non-membe

Bryan LaFaye is the former ULL art museum director & will teach drawing essentials. The classes are held on 3 consecutive Thursday's.

Les Courdre Points Quilting Circle

by: LCVC

NuNu's Arts & Culture Collective, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Rd. (Hwy. 93), Arnaudville

Admission: Free

Join the group of French speakers keen on quilting en francais to keep these two aspects of local culture alive and well. All skill levels welcome! [Event Website]

Eunice Farmers Market

by: LCVC

Corner of 2nd Street and Park Street, Eunice

Wed. 1 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.

Admission: Free

Select from seasonal vegetables, fruits, jellies, sweet dough pies, breads and other locally made products. Arts and crafts may appear from time to time as vendors are available. [Event Website]

Opelousas Farmers Market

by: LCVC

828 East Landry St., Opelousas

6:30 a.m.

Admission: Free

Discover bounties of homegrown fruits, vegetables, preserves and jellies and more. Arts and crafts are also available for purchase. [Event Website]

Cajun Cooking Show and Meal

by: LCVC

FEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583

2 hours

Admission: $30 per person

Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.