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Saturday, May 4, 2013

Be a Heart Starter Bystander CPR Training Event

by: Cal Editor

Cajundome

8:00am-10:30pm

Admission: Free

Be a Heart Starter Bystander CPR Training Event The 13th Annual Be a Heart Starter Bystander CPR Training Event will give Acadiana residents the opportunity to learn lifesaving bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in this free, one-day event. The event is organized and coordinated by the Acadiana medical community and other community-minded companies and organizations with more than 250 volunteers on-hand to help make Acadiana a safer place to live and work. The "Be a Heart Starter" Bystander CPR Training Event is free and open to the public and… [Event Website]

E's Kitchen Foodtruck Roundup

by: Cal Editor

Parc Lafayette, 1921 Kaliste Saloom Road

10:00am-2:00pm

Admission: Free

E's Kitchen Foodtruck Roundup Es Kitchen Roundup at Parc Lafayette is open to the public with plenty of shade under the trees and a big tent available with food, fun and music by A Funk Band Named Machete. [Event Website]

Rendez-vous des Cajuns: Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sounds

by: Cal Editor

Liberty Theater, 200 W. Park Ave., Eunice

6:00pm

Admission: $5

Rendez-vous des Cajuns: Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sounds The "Rendez-vous des Cajuns" show is performed live every Saturday night at the historic Liberty Theater in downtown Eunice, LA. Best described as the "Cajun Grand Old Opry" the family-friendly show features an emcee who hosts the show in Cajun French and a dance floor where people can dance to the music of Cajun bands performing live in the restored 1924 vaudeville house. Tickets go on sale every Saturday at 4:00 PM at the ticket window of the Liberty Theater. Tickets are $5.00 and general admission se… [Event Website]

Kremlin Komedy

by: Cal Editor

Theatre 810, 810 Jefferson St.

7:00pm

Admission: $10

Kremlin Komedy The absurd takes center stage in this collection of short plays by influential comedy writers Daniil Kharms and David Ives. Expect the unexpected as you explore the charming/harming Kharms and be prepared to laugh at Ives' masterpiece Variations on the Death of Trotsky. Come explore the softer side of life behind the iron curtain, comrade. Show runs less than an hour and costs only 30 Roubles and a Kopek! (That's $10 of your American dollars).… [Event Website]

John Buck: C'est Magnifique

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

John Buck: C'est Magnifique John Buck: Cest Magnifique will showcase the unique work and skill of internationally renowned sculptor, woodcarver, and printmaker, John Buck. The artist creates intricately carved woodblocks, which he uses to make prints by hand rubbing rather than through mechanical processing. This labor-intensive technique produces prints that are high in quality and limited in edition. Additionally, Buck carves and assembles elaborate sculptures consisting of unexpected combinations of objects. These sculptures vary i… [Event Website]

LSU at (Softball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

TBA

LSU vs. (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

17th Annual Celebration of Herbs & Gardens

by: LCVC

Marie Street, Sunset

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $5, under 6 free

Everything for the garden enthusiast: plants, herbal products, pottery, garden art and three informative presentations. Event presented and catered by the Sunset Garden Club. Children's Area with games, face painting and Kids' SAFE. All food and drinks provided by Sunset Garden Club. No pets or ice chests allowed.

Best Blues, Beans, Jazz & Peas Contestival

by: LCVC

Steamboat Pavilion - Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia, LA 70560

3-9 p.m.

Admission: Yes

A nice afternoon with the best blues, beans, jazz & peas all served up with a touch of local humor; honoring the late Jazz musician William G. "Bunk" Johnson.

WBU Bird Chat with field trip

by: Cal Editor

Wild Birds Unlimited, 137 Arnold Blvd.

9:00am

Admission: Free

Wild Birds Unlimited invites you to the Lafayette store for FREE informational sessions on upcoming events. The store is located at 137 Arnould Boulevard, Lafayette. For more information call 993-2473. [Event Website]

Bunk Fest Best Blues, Beans, Jazz & Peas Contestival

by: Cal Editor

Steamboat Pavilion- Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia

3:00pm-9:00pm

A nice afternoon with the best blues, beans, jazz and peas all served up with a touch of local humor; honoring the late Jazz musician William G. "Bunk" Johnson. Steamboat Pavilion- Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 3 - 9 p.m., 337-560-5595, ww… [Event Website]

Bunk Fest Best Blues, Beans, Jazz & Peas Contestival

by: Cal Editor

Steamboat Pavilion- Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia

3:00pm-9:00pm

A nice afternoon with the best blues, beans, jazz and peas all served up with a touch of local humor; honoring the late Jazz musician William G. "Bunk" Johnson. Steamboat Pavilion- Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 3 - 9 p.m., 337-560-5595, ww… [Event Website]

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.

Cajun Jam

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road

1:00pm-3:30pm

Admission: Free

Join Vermilionville for their weekly Cajun Jam led by some of the areas finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Free admission is for jam only and does not include entry to the park. For more info on the jam host visit the events calendar at vermilionville.org. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams!… [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.

IPL Mother's Day

by: Cal Editor

Iberia Parish Lydia Library, 4800 Freyou Road, New Iberia

10:30am-2:00pm

Admission: Free

Mothers Day wouldnt be complete without a special something. On Saturday, May 4 from 10:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m., make sure to drop into the Lydia Library to let your children make their very own hand crafted flower for mom. For more information, please call the Lydia Library at 364.7808. This craft is for all ages. However, younger children may require more parental assistance… [Event Website]

Living History Day

by: LCVC

Alexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum, 1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette, LA 70501

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: FREE

Living History day depicting the Infantry, Artillery, Civilian and Home Front Life during the War between the States. Many items will be on display, including muskets, swords, cannons, tents and flags.

05/04/2013 - Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting: Bryson Law Firm

by: Chamber of Commerce
Grand Opening: Bryson Law Firm [Event Website]

Relay for Life of Iberia Parish

by: Cal Editor

New Iberia Senior High School, 1301 E. Admiral Doyle Dr., New Iberia

6:00pm-6:00am

The American Cancer Society's signature fundraising event, bringing communities together in hope, celebration and memory. This unique event offers everyone in the community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. New Iberia Senior High School, 1301 E. Admiral Doyle Dr., New Iberia, 6 p.m. - 6 a.m., 337-519-1978, www.relayforlife.org/iberiala.… [Event Website]

Acadiana 4-H Horse Camp

by: Cal Editor

SugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia

8:00am-6:00pm

Teaching 4-H students how to properly care for their horses. SugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, www.sugarena.com

Improv-a-Palooza

by: Cal Editor

Cite' des Arts, 109 Vine St.

7:30pm

Admission: $5

The students of the Lafayette High School Talent Theatre program will present Improv-a-Palooza, an audience interactive improvisational performance. This family friendly, comical, Whose Line is it Anyway?-type show is a student run production directed by Stephanie B. Improv-a-Palooza will take place at Cite des Arts (109 Vine St. right off Jefferson Street) on Friday, May3rd and Saturday, May 4th at 7:30pm. Tickets will be $5 and available at the door. For more information, please call (337) 291-1122.… [Event Website]

Kremlin Komedy @ Theatre 810

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Thursday, May 02, 2013 to Saturday, May 04, 2013. [Event Website]

Music & Market Spring Series

by: LCVC

Courthouse Square, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas

5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

This event, held every Friday, features live music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Also, Music & Market will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Samples will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome. Ice chests will not be allowed.

Stars @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 04, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013. [Event Website]

Globe at Night - at Home!: Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Monday, April 29, 2013 to Wednesday, May 08, 2013. [Event Website]

Kids are Artists TOO!

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503

T-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: FREE

Annual Youth Exhibit. Children birth to Eighth Grade may submit 4/16-4/24. Award Reception: Friday 4/12 5:30-6 p.m.

Stop and Paint the Flowers

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503

T-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary florals

Stop and Enjoy the Flowers

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Art Association & Gallery, 1008 E. St. Mary Blvd.

Admission: Free

Stop & Enjoy the Flowers, is an all media exhibit of traditional & contemporary florals on exhibit at The Lafayette Art Association & Gallery from April 2nd to May 21st. Lafayette Art Association & Gallery 1008 East St. Mary Blvd., in The Heart of the Oil Center - The Center of it All! Look for the 7 foot paint brush! Call 269-0363 or log on at www.lafayetteart.org.… [Event Website]

True to Form

by: LCVC

Green Apple & Lafayette Visitors Center

Tu-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

Photography by Kerry Griechen & clay by Bruce Gauthier. [Event Website]

Larry Cat in Space @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]

Dawn of the Space Age @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]

The Sky Tonight @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Tuesday, April 02, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]

Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Economic Development Authority, 211 E. Devalcourt St.

 Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 14-17 this year. Please submit if you are a southern filmmaker or if you have a film about the south. Film submissions will be accepted for all types of films including student film, short film, documentaries, features, animation and music videos. Interested filmmakers can download a submission form by visiting the submissions page of SouthernScreen.org. The submission for… [Event Website]

Summer Camps for Kids

by: LCVC

101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Varies between $135-$200

Registration is open! AcA's Creativity @ the Center summer art camps offer creative, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences for children. The limited group size provides opportunities for up-close and personal attention for each camper. We believe in an approach to teaching and learning that employs stimulating ideas like selfinquiry and self-expression. Although the activities are learning based, they are also designed for lots of summer fun!

GLC Farmers Market

by: LCVC

GLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552

1:30--5:30 p.m.

Admission: No

Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.

ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium

by: LCVC

5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a

Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.

Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]

Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road

From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]

2nd Saturday ArtWalk

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Downtown Lafayette

From Saturday, January 12, 2013 to Saturday, January 11, 2014. [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.

The Modern Universe

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Sunday, June 03, 2012 to Monday, June 03, 2013. [Event Website]

The Modern Universe @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Sunday, April 01, 2012 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Film/TV & Music Meetup group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA at 7 PM. Gerd Wuestemann, Ex. Dir. ACA will present the 2013 program schedule for the Acadiana Center of the Arts. He will also review the Louisiana Crossroads program. Gerd is interested in discussing how ACA can work with our Meetup group in taking Acadiana to the next level in entertainment. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend.… [Event Website]

Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

A celebration of European-American Friendship and Cooperation with short presentations in the different European languages, parade of European flags, food and music presented by the Alliance Franaise de Lafayette and the Centre International de Lafayette. [Event Website]

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Sixth Annual Clay Shoot Classic & Top Shot Auction

by: Cal Editor

Jeanerette Junior Hunter Education Club, 10873 Hwy 87, Jeanerette

10:00am

Admission: $60

The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce will hold its sixth annual Clay Shoot Classic fundraiser on Sunday, May 5th beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Jeanerette Junior Hunter Education Club, located on LA 87. The event is open to men, women, individuals, four-person teams and youth. Entry fee is $60 dollars per shooter and will include warm up shooting, flurry shoots and mulligans. Among other prizes, there will be awards given for high Shooter in each category and a unique roving trophy for high team. An Xtream… [Event Website]

John Buck: C'est Magnifique

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

John Buck: C'est Magnifique John Buck: Cest Magnifique will showcase the unique work and skill of internationally renowned sculptor, woodcarver, and printmaker, John Buck. The artist creates intricately carved woodblocks, which he uses to make prints by hand rubbing rather than through mechanical processing. This labor-intensive technique produces prints that are high in quality and limited in edition. Additionally, Buck carves and assembles elaborate sculptures consisting of unexpected combinations of objects. These sculptures vary i… [Event Website]

LSU at (Softball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

TBA

LSU vs. (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

The MET: Handel's

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road

4:00 PM

Sunday, May 05, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. [Event Website]

Voices from the Past: Letters and Artifacts from Civil War Soldiers

by: Lafayette Public Library

Jefferson St Library at Alexandre Mouton House

2:00 PM

Sunday, May 52:00 – 3:00 PM (doors open at 1:30 PM)Alexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum (1122 Lafayette Street)The Alexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum and the Lafayette Public Library present Civil War experts Brad Broussard and R.J. Boutte, who will speak on the difficult lives of the soldiers, both North and South, who fought in the swamps of Louisiana. They will present original letters, diaries and other artifacts from their private collections. Admission is free, and refreshments will … [Event Website]

The Met in HD Giulio Cesare

by: LCVC

101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501

2-4 p.m.

Admission: Single Show $20 Regular;

The opera that conquered London in Handel's time comes to the Met in David McVicar's lively production. The world's leading countertenor, David Daniels, sings the title role opposite Natalie Dessay as an irresistibly exotic Cleopatra. Baroque specialist Harry Bicket conducts.

Bal du Dimanche with Donna Angelle & Zydeco Posse

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road

1:00pm-4:00pm

Admission: $5

Dance the afternoon away with Donna Angelle & Zydeco Posse at Vermilionville's weekly Sunday Dance. Refreshments will be available for this smoke-free all ages show at Vermilionville's Performance Center. Visit the calendar of events at vermilionville.org for more information. Bal du dimanche is held every Sunday. $5 admission is for dance only and does not include entry to the park.… [Event Website]

Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce Clay Shoot Classic

by: Cal Editor

Jeanerette Junior Hunter Education Club LA 87, Jeanerette

10:00am-1:00pm

Admission: $60

The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce is presenting the sixth annual Clay Shoot Classic fundraising event to benefit the Chamber of Commerce and provide an opportunity for team building among business and civic groups. The mission of the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce is to improve the business environment so that business can grow and prosper.… [Event Website]

Preservation Alliance of Lafayette Annual Celebration

by: Cal Editor

Saint Street Inn, 407 Brooke Ave.

4:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: $65, $50, $35

Preservation Alliance of Lafayettes will hold its Annual Celebration on the afternoon of Sunday, May 5 th with the Babineaux Sisters Band playing at The Saint Street Inn. Guests will enjoy farm-to-table hors doeuvres served with beer and wine, as well as desserts from Kellers Downtown. Tickets include tours inside beautifully-restored historic homes located in adjacent Elmhurst Park Neighborhood. For tickets and information, go to the website, www.Preservinglafayette.org or visit Preservation Alliance o… [Event Website]

Lecture Program: Voices From the Past: "Letters and Artifacts from Civil War Soldiers"

by: LCVC

1122 Lafayette St. Lafayette, LA 70501

1:30 p.m.

Admission: FREE ADMISSION

Guest speakers, Brad Broussard and R. J. Boutte will draw from their extensive collection of Civil War memorabila for this informative presentation. Refreshments will be served.

13th Annual Justice Grillin Hamburger Cook-Off

by: Southwest Louisiana Multiple Sclerosis Associati

Town Square at River Ranch

5:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: $5

Up to 12 Hamburger Cooking Teams Ve for Best Burger. Attendees can sample all the hamburgers they can eat.Refreshments available.Music by Side Show availabled

Music & Market Spring Series

by: LCVC

Courthouse Square, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas

5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

This event, held every Friday, features live music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Also, Music & Market will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Samples will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome. Ice chests will not be allowed.

Stars @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 04, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013. [Event Website]

Globe at Night - at Home!: Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Monday, April 29, 2013 to Wednesday, May 08, 2013. [Event Website]

Kids are Artists TOO!

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503

T-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: FREE

Annual Youth Exhibit. Children birth to Eighth Grade may submit 4/16-4/24. Award Reception: Friday 4/12 5:30-6 p.m.

Stop and Paint the Flowers

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503

T-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary florals

Stop and Enjoy the Flowers

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Art Association & Gallery, 1008 E. St. Mary Blvd.

Admission: Free

Stop & Enjoy the Flowers, is an all media exhibit of traditional & contemporary florals on exhibit at The Lafayette Art Association & Gallery from April 2nd to May 21st. Lafayette Art Association & Gallery 1008 East St. Mary Blvd., in The Heart of the Oil Center - The Center of it All! Look for the 7 foot paint brush! Call 269-0363 or log on at www.lafayetteart.org.… [Event Website]

True to Form

by: LCVC

Green Apple & Lafayette Visitors Center

Tu-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

Photography by Kerry Griechen & clay by Bruce Gauthier. [Event Website]

Larry Cat in Space @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]

Dawn of the Space Age @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]

The Sky Tonight @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Tuesday, April 02, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]

Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Economic Development Authority, 211 E. Devalcourt St.

 Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 14-17 this year. Please submit if you are a southern filmmaker or if you have a film about the south. Film submissions will be accepted for all types of films including student film, short film, documentaries, features, animation and music videos. Interested filmmakers can download a submission form by visiting the submissions page of SouthernScreen.org. The submission for… [Event Website]

Summer Camps for Kids

by: LCVC

101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Varies between $135-$200

Registration is open! AcA's Creativity @ the Center summer art camps offer creative, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences for children. The limited group size provides opportunities for up-close and personal attention for each camper. We believe in an approach to teaching and learning that employs stimulating ideas like selfinquiry and self-expression. Although the activities are learning based, they are also designed for lots of summer fun!

GLC Farmers Market

by: LCVC

GLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552

1:30--5:30 p.m.

Admission: No

Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.

ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium

by: LCVC

5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a

Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.

Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]

Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road

From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]

2nd Saturday ArtWalk

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Downtown Lafayette

From Saturday, January 12, 2013 to Saturday, January 11, 2014. [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.

The Modern Universe

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Sunday, June 03, 2012 to Monday, June 03, 2013. [Event Website]

The Modern Universe @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Sunday, April 01, 2012 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Film/TV & Music Meetup group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA at 7 PM. Gerd Wuestemann, Ex. Dir. ACA will present the 2013 program schedule for the Acadiana Center of the Arts. He will also review the Louisiana Crossroads program. Gerd is interested in discussing how ACA can work with our Meetup group in taking Acadiana to the next level in entertainment. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend.… [Event Website]

Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

A celebration of European-American Friendship and Cooperation with short presentations in the different European languages, parade of European flags, food and music presented by the Alliance Franaise de Lafayette and the Centre International de Lafayette. [Event Website]

Monday, May 6, 2013

John Buck: C'est Magnifique

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

John Buck: C'est Magnifique John Buck: Cest Magnifique will showcase the unique work and skill of internationally renowned sculptor, woodcarver, and printmaker, John Buck. The artist creates intricately carved woodblocks, which he uses to make prints by hand rubbing rather than through mechanical processing. This labor-intensive technique produces prints that are high in quality and limited in edition. Additionally, Buck carves and assembles elaborate sculptures consisting of unexpected combinations of objects. These sculptures vary i… [Event Website]

27th Annual Zydeco Extravaganza

by: LCVC

Evangeline Downs Event Center - 2235 Creswell Lane, Opelousas

All Day

This annual event is a celebration of Opelousas being the home of Zydeco Music with live music, food and fun for the entire family! Music performances will feature some of our local Zydeco finest on both indoor and outdoor stages! Stay tuned for the lineup.

BASIC COMPUTING: Free Computer Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

No prerequisite.Material covered: Basic computer components and architecture; use of the mouse and keyboard; instruction on working with windows, toolbar, and command menus; running multiple Windows applications; and more. Walk-in and telephone sign-up begins Monday, April 29 at 9:00 AM. Call 981-1028 to register or for more information.… [Event Website]

13th Annual Justice Grillin Hamburger Cook-Off

by: Southwest Louisiana Multiple Sclerosis Associati

Town Square at River Ranch

5:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: $5

Up to 12 Hamburger Cooking Teams Ve for Best Burger. Attendees can sample all the hamburgers they can eat.Refreshments available.Music by Side Show availabled

Music & Market Spring Series

by: LCVC

Courthouse Square, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas

5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

This event, held every Friday, features live music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Also, Music & Market will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Samples will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome. Ice chests will not be allowed.

Stars @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 04, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013. [Event Website]

Globe at Night - at Home!: Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Monday, April 29, 2013 to Wednesday, May 08, 2013. [Event Website]

Kids are Artists TOO!

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503

T-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: FREE

Annual Youth Exhibit. Children birth to Eighth Grade may submit 4/16-4/24. Award Reception: Friday 4/12 5:30-6 p.m.

Stop and Paint the Flowers

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503

T-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary florals

Stop and Enjoy the Flowers

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Art Association & Gallery, 1008 E. St. Mary Blvd.

Admission: Free

Stop & Enjoy the Flowers, is an all media exhibit of traditional & contemporary florals on exhibit at The Lafayette Art Association & Gallery from April 2nd to May 21st. Lafayette Art Association & Gallery 1008 East St. Mary Blvd., in The Heart of the Oil Center - The Center of it All! Look for the 7 foot paint brush! Call 269-0363 or log on at www.lafayetteart.org.… [Event Website]

True to Form

by: LCVC

Green Apple & Lafayette Visitors Center

Tu-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

Photography by Kerry Griechen & clay by Bruce Gauthier. [Event Website]

Larry Cat in Space @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]

Dawn of the Space Age @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]

The Sky Tonight @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Tuesday, April 02, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]

Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Economic Development Authority, 211 E. Devalcourt St.

 Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 14-17 this year. Please submit if you are a southern filmmaker or if you have a film about the south. Film submissions will be accepted for all types of films including student film, short film, documentaries, features, animation and music videos. Interested filmmakers can download a submission form by visiting the submissions page of SouthernScreen.org. The submission for… [Event Website]

Summer Camps for Kids

by: LCVC

101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Varies between $135-$200

Registration is open! AcA's Creativity @ the Center summer art camps offer creative, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences for children. The limited group size provides opportunities for up-close and personal attention for each camper. We believe in an approach to teaching and learning that employs stimulating ideas like selfinquiry and self-expression. Although the activities are learning based, they are also designed for lots of summer fun!

GLC Farmers Market

by: LCVC

GLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552

1:30--5:30 p.m.

Admission: No

Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.

ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium

by: LCVC

5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a

Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.

Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]

Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road

From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]

2nd Saturday ArtWalk

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Downtown Lafayette

From Saturday, January 12, 2013 to Saturday, January 11, 2014. [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.

The Modern Universe

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Sunday, June 03, 2012 to Monday, June 03, 2013. [Event Website]

The Modern Universe @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Sunday, April 01, 2012 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Film/TV & Music Meetup group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA at 7 PM. Gerd Wuestemann, Ex. Dir. ACA will present the 2013 program schedule for the Acadiana Center of the Arts. He will also review the Louisiana Crossroads program. Gerd is interested in discussing how ACA can work with our Meetup group in taking Acadiana to the next level in entertainment. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend.… [Event Website]

Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

A celebration of European-American Friendship and Cooperation with short presentations in the different European languages, parade of European flags, food and music presented by the Alliance Franaise de Lafayette and the Centre International de Lafayette. [Event Website]

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

John Buck: C'est Magnifique

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

John Buck: C'est Magnifique John Buck: Cest Magnifique will showcase the unique work and skill of internationally renowned sculptor, woodcarver, and printmaker, John Buck. The artist creates intricately carved woodblocks, which he uses to make prints by hand rubbing rather than through mechanical processing. This labor-intensive technique produces prints that are high in quality and limited in edition. Additionally, Buck carves and assembles elaborate sculptures consisting of unexpected combinations of objects. These sculptures vary i… [Event Website]

AOC 101

by: Cal Editor

AOC Community Media, Rosa Parks Transportation Center 101 Jefferson St., Suite 100

6:00pm

Admission: Free

At this orientation, you will learn the benefits of joining AOC, what you can do at AOC as well as how to successfully reserve use of AOCs resources. This orientation is perfect for potential members as well as new members. [Event Website]

05/07/2013 - Comprehensive Plan Division

by: Chamber of Commerce
[Event Website]

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]

BASIC COMPUTING: Free Computer Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

9:30 AM

No prerequisite.Material covered: Basic computer components and architecture; use of the mouse and keyboard; instruction on working with windows, toolbar, and command menus; running multiple Windows applications; and more. 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]

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.

13th Annual Justice Grillin Hamburger Cook-Off

by: Southwest Louisiana Multiple Sclerosis Associati

Town Square at River Ranch

5:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: $5

Up to 12 Hamburger Cooking Teams Ve for Best Burger. Attendees can sample all the hamburgers they can eat.Refreshments available.Music by Side Show availabled

Volunteer In-Service

by: Hospice of Acadiana

Hospice Of Acadiana's Conference Center

1:30am

Admission: Free

Speaker: Coach Hudspeth

Music & Market Spring Series

by: LCVC

Courthouse Square, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas

5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

This event, held every Friday, features live music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Also, Music & Market will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Samples will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome. Ice chests will not be allowed.

Stars @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 04, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013. [Event Website]

Globe at Night - at Home!: Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Monday, April 29, 2013 to Wednesday, May 08, 2013. [Event Website]

Kids are Artists TOO!

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503

T-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: FREE

Annual Youth Exhibit. Children birth to Eighth Grade may submit 4/16-4/24. Award Reception: Friday 4/12 5:30-6 p.m.

Stop and Paint the Flowers

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503

T-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary florals

Stop and Enjoy the Flowers

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Art Association & Gallery, 1008 E. St. Mary Blvd.

Admission: Free

Stop & Enjoy the Flowers, is an all media exhibit of traditional & contemporary florals on exhibit at The Lafayette Art Association & Gallery from April 2nd to May 21st. Lafayette Art Association & Gallery 1008 East St. Mary Blvd., in The Heart of the Oil Center - The Center of it All! Look for the 7 foot paint brush! Call 269-0363 or log on at www.lafayetteart.org.… [Event Website]

True to Form

by: LCVC

Green Apple & Lafayette Visitors Center

Tu-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

Photography by Kerry Griechen & clay by Bruce Gauthier. [Event Website]

Larry Cat in Space @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]

Dawn of the Space Age @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]

The Sky Tonight @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Tuesday, April 02, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]

Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Economic Development Authority, 211 E. Devalcourt St.

 Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 14-17 this year. Please submit if you are a southern filmmaker or if you have a film about the south. Film submissions will be accepted for all types of films including student film, short film, documentaries, features, animation and music videos. Interested filmmakers can download a submission form by visiting the submissions page of SouthernScreen.org. The submission for… [Event Website]

Summer Camps for Kids

by: LCVC

101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Varies between $135-$200

Registration is open! AcA's Creativity @ the Center summer art camps offer creative, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences for children. The limited group size provides opportunities for up-close and personal attention for each camper. We believe in an approach to teaching and learning that employs stimulating ideas like selfinquiry and self-expression. Although the activities are learning based, they are also designed for lots of summer fun!

GLC Farmers Market

by: LCVC

GLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552

1:30--5:30 p.m.

Admission: No

Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.

ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium

by: LCVC

5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a

Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.

Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]

Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road

From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]

2nd Saturday ArtWalk

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Downtown Lafayette

From Saturday, January 12, 2013 to Saturday, January 11, 2014. [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.

The Modern Universe

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Sunday, June 03, 2012 to Monday, June 03, 2013. [Event Website]

The Modern Universe @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Sunday, April 01, 2012 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Film/TV & Music Meetup group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA at 7 PM. Gerd Wuestemann, Ex. Dir. ACA will present the 2013 program schedule for the Acadiana Center of the Arts. He will also review the Louisiana Crossroads program. Gerd is interested in discussing how ACA can work with our Meetup group in taking Acadiana to the next level in entertainment. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend.… [Event Website]

Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

A celebration of European-American Friendship and Cooperation with short presentations in the different European languages, parade of European flags, food and music presented by the Alliance Franaise de Lafayette and the Centre International de Lafayette. [Event Website]

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Downtown Crawfish Boil

by: Cal Editor

Top Floor of the Parc Auto du Centreville

6:00pm

Admission: $40, $300

Downtown Crawfish Boil Downtown Lafayette's biggest crawfish boil of the year will take place rain or shine at the top of the Parc Auto du Centreville parking tower. [Event Website]

Instant Art Show

by: Cal Editor

Cite des Arts, 109 Vine St.

7:30pm

Admission: $10

Instant Art Show Cite des Arts presents an art show with artist Jimmy Descant with an accompanying performance by New Orleans rock band DiNOLA.Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at the door, or from the website www.citedesarts.org using paypal. [Event Website]

John Buck: C'est Magnifique

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

John Buck: C'est Magnifique John Buck: Cest Magnifique will showcase the unique work and skill of internationally renowned sculptor, woodcarver, and printmaker, John Buck. The artist creates intricately carved woodblocks, which he uses to make prints by hand rubbing rather than through mechanical processing. This labor-intensive technique produces prints that are high in quality and limited in edition. Additionally, Buck carves and assembles elaborate sculptures consisting of unexpected combinations of objects. These sculptures vary i… [Event Website]

BASIC COMPUTING: Free Computer Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

No prerequisite.Material covered: Basic computer components and architecture; use of the mouse and keyboard; instruction on working with windows, toolbar, and command menus; running multiple Windows applications; and more. Walk-in and telephone sign-up begins Monday, April 29 at 9:00 AM. Call 981-1028 to register or for more information.… [Event Website]

Jimmy Descant & DiNOLA Instant Art/Rock Show

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

09:30 PM

Wednesday, May 08, 2013 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM. [Event Website]

Voices in Mid-Spring: Marthe Reed, Claire Martin & Emily Thibodeaux

by: Cal Editor

Carpe Diem! Gelato-Espresso Bar, 812 Jefferson St.

7:00pm-9:00pm

Admission: Free

On Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 at 7 pm, Voices Seasonal Reading Series offers a special installment of its literary reading series, Voices in Mid-Spring: Marthe Reed, Clare L. Martin and Emily Thibodeaux, at Carpe Diem! Gelato Espresso Bar located at 812 Jefferson Street in Lafayette, LA. The public is invited to enjoy gelato, espresso, tea, and pastries while experiencing a unique and enlightening literary event.

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.

IPL Mother's Day

by: Cal Editor

Iberia Parish Jeanerette Library, 411 Kentucky St., Jeanerette

3:00pm-5:00pm

Admission: Free

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 8. Drop in anytime at Jeanerette Library between 3-5 p.m. the with your children so they can make their very own Mothers Day Frame! This is a fun and easy craft you wont want to miss! All ages are welcome; however, younger children may require more parental assistance. For more information, please call the Jeanerette Library at 276.4014.… [Event Website]

Board Workshop

by: Lafayette Parish School System

1:30 PM

05/08/13 6:30pm Board Workshop View agenda for this meeting. Minutes of previous meetings can be found at esb.lpssonline.com [Event Website]

13th Annual Justice Grillin Hamburger Cook-Off

by: Southwest Louisiana Multiple Sclerosis Associati

Town Square at River Ranch

5:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: $5

Up to 12 Hamburger Cooking Teams Ve for Best Burger. Attendees can sample all the hamburgers they can eat.Refreshments available.Music by Side Show availabled

Volunteer In-Service

by: Hospice of Acadiana

Hospice Of Acadiana's Conference Center

1:30am

Admission: Free

Speaker: Coach Hudspeth

Music & Market Spring Series

by: LCVC

Courthouse Square, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas

5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

This event, held every Friday, features live music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Also, Music & Market will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Samples will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome. Ice chests will not be allowed.

Stars @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 04, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013. [Event Website]

Globe at Night - at Home!: Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Monday, April 29, 2013 to Wednesday, May 08, 2013. [Event Website]

Kids are Artists TOO!

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503

T-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: FREE

Annual Youth Exhibit. Children birth to Eighth Grade may submit 4/16-4/24. Award Reception: Friday 4/12 5:30-6 p.m.

Stop and Paint the Flowers

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503

T-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary florals

Stop and Enjoy the Flowers

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Art Association & Gallery, 1008 E. St. Mary Blvd.

Admission: Free

Stop & Enjoy the Flowers, is an all media exhibit of traditional & contemporary florals on exhibit at The Lafayette Art Association & Gallery from April 2nd to May 21st. Lafayette Art Association & Gallery 1008 East St. Mary Blvd., in The Heart of the Oil Center - The Center of it All! Look for the 7 foot paint brush! Call 269-0363 or log on at www.lafayetteart.org.… [Event Website]

True to Form

by: LCVC

Green Apple & Lafayette Visitors Center

Tu-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

Photography by Kerry Griechen & clay by Bruce Gauthier. [Event Website]

Larry Cat in Space @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]

Dawn of the Space Age @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]

The Sky Tonight @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Tuesday, April 02, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]

Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Economic Development Authority, 211 E. Devalcourt St.

 Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 14-17 this year. Please submit if you are a southern filmmaker or if you have a film about the south. Film submissions will be accepted for all types of films including student film, short film, documentaries, features, animation and music videos. Interested filmmakers can download a submission form by visiting the submissions page of SouthernScreen.org. The submission for… [Event Website]

Summer Camps for Kids

by: LCVC

101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Varies between $135-$200

Registration is open! AcA's Creativity @ the Center summer art camps offer creative, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences for children. The limited group size provides opportunities for up-close and personal attention for each camper. We believe in an approach to teaching and learning that employs stimulating ideas like selfinquiry and self-expression. Although the activities are learning based, they are also designed for lots of summer fun!

GLC Farmers Market

by: LCVC

GLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552

1:30--5:30 p.m.

Admission: No

Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.

ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium

by: LCVC

5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a

Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.

Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]

Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road

From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]

2nd Saturday ArtWalk

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Downtown Lafayette

From Saturday, January 12, 2013 to Saturday, January 11, 2014. [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.

The Modern Universe

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Sunday, June 03, 2012 to Monday, June 03, 2013. [Event Website]

The Modern Universe @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Sunday, April 01, 2012 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Film/TV & Music Meetup group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA at 7 PM. Gerd Wuestemann, Ex. Dir. ACA will present the 2013 program schedule for the Acadiana Center of the Arts. He will also review the Louisiana Crossroads program. Gerd is interested in discussing how ACA can work with our Meetup group in taking Acadiana to the next level in entertainment. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend.… [Event Website]

Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

A celebration of European-American Friendship and Cooperation with short presentations in the different European languages, parade of European flags, food and music presented by the Alliance Franaise de Lafayette and the Centre International de Lafayette. [Event Website]

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Louisiana Crossroads presents The Dirty Dozen Brass Band

by: LCVC

101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501

7:30-10 p.m.

Admission: $30, $25, $20

Louisiana Crossroads presents The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Dirty Dozen Brass Band seamlessly blends R&B, jazz, funk, Afro-Latino grooves and some Caribbean flavor, embodying the spirit of South Louisiana music. The Black Crowes and Widespread Panic have taken them on tour. Dizzy Gillespie, Elvis Costello and Norah Jones have joined them in the studio. From appearances at Madison Square Garden to on-screen cameos in the HBO series Treme - we're proud to bring you the preeminent Brass Band in the world, with a few very special lo… [Event Website]

2013 State of the Economy

by: Cal Editor

Cajundome Convention Center

12:00pm

Admission: $45, $395

2013 State of the Economy ABiz presents its annual State of the Lafayette Economy Report with Lafayette Economic Development Authority CEO Gregg Gothreaux. To receive event updates via email, please sign up for our VIP Event Mailing List. For more details contact Robin Hebert at robinh@theind.com or by phone at 337.769.8603.… [Event Website]

John Buck: C'est Magnifique

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

John Buck: C'est Magnifique John Buck: Cest Magnifique will showcase the unique work and skill of internationally renowned sculptor, woodcarver, and printmaker, John Buck. The artist creates intricately carved woodblocks, which he uses to make prints by hand rubbing rather than through mechanical processing. This labor-intensive technique produces prints that are high in quality and limited in edition. Additionally, Buck carves and assembles elaborate sculptures consisting of unexpected combinations of objects. These sculptures vary i… [Event Website]

LSU vs. (Softball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

LSU at (Women's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

8:30 AM

LSU at (Track and Field)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

TBA

05/09/2013 - Public Policy Division

by: Chamber of Commerce
[Event Website]

Group Kayak Fishing Trip to Choupique Bayou

by: Cal Editor

Pack & Paddle, 601 E. Pinhook Road

5:00am

Admission: Free

This free trip is intended to give a great fishing opportunity for those who have their own kayak and want to discover a new place to fish with others who have been there before. Members of the Lafayette Kayak Fishing Club will be along on the trip to help out if you need it. We'll meet at 5am at Pack & Paddle. From there, we'll carpool to the launch at Choupique Bayou. This area is the perfect kayak fishing destination featuring shallow marshes with excellent fishing for reds. There's a chance for t… [Event Website]

P&P Movie Night: ''20 Seconds of Joy''

by: Cal Editor

Pack & Paddle, 601 E. Pinhook Road

6:00pm

Admission: Free

BASE-jumping kills people very quick, says Jeb Corliss, professional BASE-jumper. Its one of the few sports in the world where, if you make mistakes, you get killed. Documentary filmmaker Jens Hoffmann met the Norwegian free skier Karina Hollekim in 2002 when she first became interested in BASE-jumping at the age of 25. He immediately started filming with the intent to follow her for a period of time, during which he hoped to understand and be able to explain her addiction to such a dangerous sport. 20 … [Event Website]

Volunteer In-Service

by: Hospice of Acadiana

Hospice Of Acadiana's Conference Center

1:30am

Admission: Free

Speaker: Coach Hudspeth

Music & Market Spring Series

by: LCVC

Courthouse Square, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas

5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

This event, held every Friday, features live music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Also, Music & Market will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Samples will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome. Ice chests will not be allowed.

Stars @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 04, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013. [Event Website]

Kids are Artists TOO!

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503

T-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: FREE

Annual Youth Exhibit. Children birth to Eighth Grade may submit 4/16-4/24. Award Reception: Friday 4/12 5:30-6 p.m.

Stop and Paint the Flowers

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503

T-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary florals

Stop and Enjoy the Flowers

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Art Association & Gallery, 1008 E. St. Mary Blvd.

Admission: Free

Stop & Enjoy the Flowers, is an all media exhibit of traditional & contemporary florals on exhibit at The Lafayette Art Association & Gallery from April 2nd to May 21st. Lafayette Art Association & Gallery 1008 East St. Mary Blvd., in The Heart of the Oil Center - The Center of it All! Look for the 7 foot paint brush! Call 269-0363 or log on at www.lafayetteart.org.… [Event Website]

True to Form

by: LCVC

Green Apple & Lafayette Visitors Center

Tu-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

Photography by Kerry Griechen & clay by Bruce Gauthier. [Event Website]

Larry Cat in Space @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]

Dawn of the Space Age @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]

The Sky Tonight @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Tuesday, April 02, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]

Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Economic Development Authority, 211 E. Devalcourt St.

 Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 14-17 this year. Please submit if you are a southern filmmaker or if you have a film about the south. Film submissions will be accepted for all types of films including student film, short film, documentaries, features, animation and music videos. Interested filmmakers can download a submission form by visiting the submissions page of SouthernScreen.org. The submission for… [Event Website]

Summer Camps for Kids

by: LCVC

101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Varies between $135-$200

Registration is open! AcA's Creativity @ the Center summer art camps offer creative, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences for children. The limited group size provides opportunities for up-close and personal attention for each camper. We believe in an approach to teaching and learning that employs stimulating ideas like selfinquiry and self-expression. Although the activities are learning based, they are also designed for lots of summer fun!

GLC Farmers Market

by: LCVC

GLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552

1:30--5:30 p.m.

Admission: No

Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.

ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium

by: LCVC

5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a

Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.

Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]

Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road

From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]

2nd Saturday ArtWalk

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Downtown Lafayette

From Saturday, January 12, 2013 to Saturday, January 11, 2014. [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.

The Modern Universe

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Sunday, June 03, 2012 to Monday, June 03, 2013. [Event Website]

The Modern Universe @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Sunday, April 01, 2012 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Film/TV & Music Meetup group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA at 7 PM. Gerd Wuestemann, Ex. Dir. ACA will present the 2013 program schedule for the Acadiana Center of the Arts. He will also review the Louisiana Crossroads program. Gerd is interested in discussing how ACA can work with our Meetup group in taking Acadiana to the next level in entertainment. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend.… [Event Website]

Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

A celebration of European-American Friendship and Cooperation with short presentations in the different European languages, parade of European flags, food and music presented by the Alliance Franaise de Lafayette and the Centre International de Lafayette. [Event Website]

Friday, May 10, 2013

A Gatsby Affair

by: Cal Editor

The Victorian, 302 E. Main St., Broussard

Admission: $100

A Gatsby Affair PASA presents a night of razzle and dazzel with its A Gatsby Affair where recipients of PASA's 2013 Award of Excellence will be given. Coctail attire or 1920s costume is requested. There will be live entertainment from New Leviathan and Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra. … [Event Website]

Jazz on the Plazz

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard Art Museum, UL Campus

6:00pm

Admission: $25

Jazz on the Plazz The UL Lafayette Faculty Jazz Combo will present a concert benefiting Chorale Acadienne and the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum. The event, titled Jazz on the Plazz, will be presented Friday, May 10 beginning at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails on the plaza of the Hilliard Museum at 710 East Saint Mary Blvd. Tickets are $25 each or $200 for a reserved table seating four. Admission includes cocktails and wine contributed by Glazers Distributors. Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.ullafayettefound… [Event Website]

Louisiana Crossroads presents The Dirty Dozen Brass Band

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road

7:30pm-10:00pm

Admission: $30, $25, $20

Louisiana Crossroads presents The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Dirty Dozen Brass Band seamlessly blends R&B, jazz, funk, Afro-Latino grooves and some Caribbean flavor, embodying the spirit of South Louisiana music. The Black Crowes and Widespread Panic have taken them on tour. Dizzy Gillespie, Elvis Costello and Norah Jones have joined them in the studio. From appearances at Madison Square Garden to on-screen cameos in the HBO series Treme - we're proud to bring you the preeminent Brass Band in the world, with a few very special lo… [Event Website]

In His Grace

by: Cal Editor

Cite' des Arts, 109 Vine St.

7:30pm

In His Grace, a two-act original musical comedy written by local playwrights; Jane Martin Billeaudeaux and John Verly Richard, with direction by Christy Leichty, program director for Cite Des Arts and musical direction by Glenn Hebert, promises to entertain and amuse. In His Grace, set in Louisiana, follows the antics of a preacher. He begins his adventure with his 2 crazy cousins and the best of intentions, but encounters 3 Temptresses along the way; Greed, Lust and Power. The music, diverse and en… [Event Website]

John Buck: C'est Magnifique

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

John Buck: C'est Magnifique John Buck: Cest Magnifique will showcase the unique work and skill of internationally renowned sculptor, woodcarver, and printmaker, John Buck. The artist creates intricately carved woodblocks, which he uses to make prints by hand rubbing rather than through mechanical processing. This labor-intensive technique produces prints that are high in quality and limited in edition. Additionally, Buck carves and assembles elaborate sculptures consisting of unexpected combinations of objects. These sculptures vary i… [Event Website]

LSU at (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

TBA

LSU at (Women's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

8:30 AM

LSU vs. (Women's Tennis)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

LSU at (Track and Field)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

TBA

LSU vs. (Men's Tennis)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

Louisiana Red at Downtown Alive!

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
Friday, May 10, 2013 from 05:30 PM to . [Event Website]

2nd annual Golf Fore! Golf Tournament fundraiser

by: Cal Editor

Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course, 340 Rue Des Vieux Chenes, Youngsville

12:30pm

Admission: $125

LARCs Acadian Village will host the 2nd annual Golf Fore! Golf Tournament fundraiser on Friday, May 10, 2013. The tournament will begin at 12:30pm at Les Vieux Chnes golf course in Youngsville, LA. The 18-hole golf tournament will be a four-person scramble and feature a hole-in-one contest and the opportunity to putt with Mayor Joey Durel. Grand prizes for the hole-in-one competition, sponsored by Sterling Hyundai, include a 2013 KIA Optima LX, 3-night Stay & Play Vacation with 2 golf rounds to San… [Event Website]

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.

IPL Winged Wonder Craft

by: Cal Editor

Iberia Parish St. Peter Library, 1111 W. St. Peter Street New Iberia

3:00pm-5:00pm

Admission: Free

Fly into your St. Peter Branch Library with the kids starting on Tuesday, May 7 through Friday, May 10 from 3-5 p.m. to make a special Winged Wonder craft. Watch them come to life as your children use their imaginations to create a fluttering piece of art! All ages are welcome; however, younger children may require more parental assistance. Please call 364.7670 for more information. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Iberia Parish Library.… [Event Website]

LSU vs. (Softball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

2:00 PM

Kids Are Artists, Too!

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Art Association & Gallery, 1008 E. St. Mary Blvd.

6:00pm

Children from birth to 8th grade submitted one piece of art in their choice of medium. Judges give awards and certificates in each of five age divisions with an overall, Best of Show.

Volunteer In-Service

by: Hospice of Acadiana

Hospice Of Acadiana's Conference Center

1:30am

Admission: Free

Speaker: Coach Hudspeth

"In His Grace" A Musical Comedy

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Friday, May 10, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013. [Event Website]

Music & Market Spring Series

by: LCVC

Courthouse Square, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas

5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

This event, held every Friday, features live music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Also, Music & Market will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Samples will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome. Ice chests will not be allowed.

Stars @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 04, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013. [Event Website]

Kids are Artists TOO!

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503

T-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: FREE

Annual Youth Exhibit. Children birth to Eighth Grade may submit 4/16-4/24. Award Reception: Friday 4/12 5:30-6 p.m.

Stop and Paint the Flowers

by: LCVC

1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503

T-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary florals

Stop and Enjoy the Flowers

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Art Association & Gallery, 1008 E. St. Mary Blvd.

Admission: Free

Stop & Enjoy the Flowers, is an all media exhibit of traditional & contemporary florals on exhibit at The Lafayette Art Association & Gallery from April 2nd to May 21st. Lafayette Art Association & Gallery 1008 East St. Mary Blvd., in The Heart of the Oil Center - The Center of it All! Look for the 7 foot paint brush! Call 269-0363 or log on at www.lafayetteart.org.… [Event Website]

True to Form

by: LCVC

Green Apple & Lafayette Visitors Center

Tu-F 12-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

Photography by Kerry Griechen & clay by Bruce Gauthier. [Event Website]

Larry Cat in Space @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]

Dawn of the Space Age @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]

The Sky Tonight @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Tuesday, April 02, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]

Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Economic Development Authority, 211 E. Devalcourt St.

 Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 14-17 this year. Please submit if you are a southern filmmaker or if you have a film about the south. Film submissions will be accepted for all types of films including student film, short film, documentaries, features, animation and music videos. Interested filmmakers can download a submission form by visiting the submissions page of SouthernScreen.org. The submission for… [Event Website]

Summer Camps for Kids

by: LCVC

101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Varies between $135-$200

Registration is open! AcA's Creativity @ the Center summer art camps offer creative, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences for children. The limited group size provides opportunities for up-close and personal attention for each camper. We believe in an approach to teaching and learning that employs stimulating ideas like selfinquiry and self-expression. Although the activities are learning based, they are also designed for lots of summer fun!

GLC Farmers Market

by: LCVC

GLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552

1:30--5:30 p.m.

Admission: No

Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.

ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium

by: LCVC

5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a

Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.

Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]

Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road

From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]

2nd Saturday ArtWalk

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Downtown Lafayette

From Saturday, January 12, 2013 to Saturday, January 11, 2014. [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.

The Modern Universe

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Sunday, June 03, 2012 to Monday, June 03, 2013. [Event Website]

The Modern Universe @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Sunday, April 01, 2012 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Film/TV & Music Meetup group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA at 7 PM. Gerd Wuestemann, Ex. Dir. ACA will present the 2013 program schedule for the Acadiana Center of the Arts. He will also review the Louisiana Crossroads program. Gerd is interested in discussing how ACA can work with our Meetup group in taking Acadiana to the next level in entertainment. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend.… [Event Website]

Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

A celebration of European-American Friendship and Cooperation with short presentations in the different European languages, parade of European flags, food and music presented by the Alliance Franaise de Lafayette and the Centre International de Lafayette. [Event Website]