''Birds of a Feather'' Fried Chicken Cook Off

by: Cal Editor

Saint Street Inn, 407 Brooke Ave.

7:00pm

Who wants some fried chicken? Everyone, that's who. But who's got the best fried chicken in town? And what qualities elevate one chicken over another? At the Saint Street Inn, we begin the quest to answer such profound questions with Lafayette's first fried chicken cookoff. We've gathered together some of the greatest fried chicken minds in all of the downtown/saint streets area - Kelsey Leger of The French Press, John Bienvenu and Alex Andrade of The Rusted Rooster, and Kris Allen of SSI - each of whom wi… [Event Website]

Boil and Oil Block Party

by: Cal Editor

Rooftop Burdin Riehl Parking Garage

6:00pm

Admission: $35, $280

The Oil Center's 3rd annual crawfish boil and block party returns to the top of the Burdin Reihl Parking Garage in the heart of the Oil Center. Tickets are $35 per person and $280 for a table of eight and includes crawfish with potatoes and corn with soft drinks, wine and beer. Proceeds benefit the Oil Center Association. For ticket info call 232-1267 or visit online. … [Event Website]

Cajun Country Cruise

by: Cal Editor

Musson Patout Automotive Group, 300 Hwy. 90 W Frontage Rd.

10:00am-9:00pm

Admission: Free

Classic and muscle cars will roll through Iberia Parish for the 5th annual Cruisin Cajun Country Cruise In to be held May 16 - 18, 2013. Participants will experience the area's hottest attractions, award-winning Main Street historic district, food and live music, while spectators will enjoy free car shows and entertainment.… [Event Website]

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

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.

Cajun Country Cruise

by: Cal Editor

Musson Patout Automotive Group, 300 Hwy. 90 W Frontage Rd.

10:00am-9:00pm

Admission: Free

Classic and muscle cars will roll through Iberia Parish for the 5th annual Cruisin Cajun Country Cruise In to be held May 16 - 18, 2013. Participants will experience the area's hottest attractions, award-winning Main Street historic district, food and live music, while spectators will enjoy free car shows and entertainment.… [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.

Resusitate Your Unfinished Works of Art

by: LCVC

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

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Members: $60; Non-member

Pat Bourque will teach this workshop in mediums of oil & acrylic.

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

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.

Cajun Country Cruise

by: Cal Editor

Musson Patout Automotive Group, 300 Hwy. 90 W Frontage Rd.

10:00am-9:00pm

Admission: Free

Classic and muscle cars will roll through Iberia Parish for the 5th annual Cruisin Cajun Country Cruise In to be held May 16 - 18, 2013. Participants will experience the area's hottest attractions, award-winning Main Street historic district, food and live music, while spectators will enjoy free car shows and entertainment.… [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.… [Event Website]

Urban Self-Reliance Series

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

10:30 AM

Get practical, the Acadiana way! Sustain your household by consuming less and saving more. In our Urban Self-Reliance series, featuring speakers from the Lafayette Parish Master Gardeners, you’ll learn how to help your garden grow and so much more. All programs will take place at the North Regional Library in Carencro. Saturday, March 23 10:30 AMSustainable Living (Speaker: Marcus Descant) Learn how to combine economy with ecology, create edible landscaping and forage locally for better living.Sat… [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.

Working with Sterling

by: LCVC

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

9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Admission: $250 - if prepaid, mater

Learn to use the latest PMC product: Sterling Silver, which because of its strength is an excellent choice for rings, bracelets, chain & more.

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]

National Kids to Parks Day

by: Cal Editor

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

10:00am-12:00pm

Located at the Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site from 10:00am to 12pm. Theme for this event is A Day in the Life of an Early Acadian Child. In honor of National Kids to Parks Day, Longfellow Evangeline State Historic Site will be offering a special program in which children will be able to experience what life would have been like in the early 1800s as Acadian child. Children will be encouraged to participate in chores (such as working in the garden, seeding cotton, making butter, etc.) as well as have the opportunity to play games the Acadian children enjoyed. Staff will be dressed in historic costumes and a limited number of childrens costumes will be available on a first come, first serve basis. As a reward for all of their hard work, complimentary snowballs will be given to all participants. 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.

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

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.

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

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.

POWERPOINT: Free Computer Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

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 981-1028 to register or for more information.… [Event Website]

Creative Funding in Tight Times

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum, A. Hays Town Building, 710 E. St. Mary Blvd.

5:30pm

Admission: Free

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation is pleased to invite you to our meeting about creative funding in tight financial times. You'll learn about our Economic Opportunity Fund grants, and the unique opportunity the BP settlement has created for non-profits of all types in Louisiana.

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 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.