On May 28th, the cast members of “The Bold and Beautiful” make their way to The Little Big Cup in Arnaudville. Join them for an evening of Cajun hospitality to raise money for the Cancer Support Community. Tickets come with soft drinks and access to The Little Big Cup’s famous buffet.
Tickets are $150 and are available on their website.
Daniel and Jesse Reaux began performing as the Rayo Brothers in their hometown of Lafayette Louisiana. According to Offbeat Magazine, the brothers present “honest and insightful songwriting” against a backdrop of “impassioned folk-rock and modern alt-country with majestic, sweeping arrangements”. Featuring sibling harmonies and a variety of instrumentation, they put on a rollicking show that flows from raucous foot-stompers to intimate ballads to everywhere in between.
The Rayo Brothers will reunite for a night at NUNU Arts & Culture Collective on Friday night, April 26. The show starts at 7:30pm. Admission is $20.
For tickets/directions: https://events.humanitix.com/nunu42624
Wayne Singleton & Same Ol’ 2 Step is live on tour at the Yambilee Building in Opelousas. Enjoy Lawtell’s Original Zydeco Breakfast & BBQ by Gradney’s Smokehouse & Kitchen. There will be music and food for the entire family. Also performing will be Guyland Leday & the Zydeco Blazers.
This event puts a twist on the typical Zydeco Breakfast by lasting throughout the day with breakfast, BBQ, and a black-pot menu. Tickets are $7 and you can reserve a table by calling 337-308-8138.
For over 20 years, the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce has hosted a successful, highly anticipated, and competitive culinary event, Soiree Royale. This event invites chefs from throughout Acadiana to compete for 1st place in seven categories including appetizer, chocolate, dessert, meat, seafood, soup, and yam. Participants get to sample their signature dishes and cast their vote for People’s Choice.
The competition is open to only certified, licensed, and insured, chefs/restaurants and caterers. This annual event serves as a fundraiser for the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce and provides funding for the Chamber’s college scholarship program. The competition will take place in Opelousas, Louisiana at the Yambilee Building.
You get to be the judge at the Annual Taster’s Choice culinary event in Eunice, Louisiana. This event takes place the Wednesday before Fat Tuesday. It’s the perfect opportunity to indulge in good Cajun food before Lent begins. Every year, nearly 25 chefs fascinate taste buds, while Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie keeps everyone entertained with zydeco music. Enjoy drinks at the cash bar and walk away with some big-ticket items from the silent and live auctions.
A panel of judges and chefs will select winners in amateur and professional categories. A People’s Choice award will be voted on by attendees. Proceeds benefit the Eunice Community Health Center Clinic, which provides free and at-cost medical care for the working uninsured and under-insured people of the surrounding areas.
Musique’s Southern Cuisine in Opelousas, Louisiana is hosting a zydeco breakfast on Saturday, April 30th from 8am-11am. Enjoy endless Mimosas as JoJo Reed performs live.
Head to Arpeggios Lounge & Reception Center for a classy and jazzy night in downtown Opelousas, Louisiana. During select Sundays, the downtown restaurant turns into a swanky music venue. Catch the live jazz band and enjoy some of the restaurant’s delicious cocktails and hors d’oeuvres or mouth-watering Creole cuisine.
Come out to Opelousas, Louisiana for the Opelousas Creole Easter Blackpot Cook-Off. This event is taking place at the Life Community Complex, formerly the Indian Hills Country Club. With a mini-trail ride, zydeco dance, and Easter egg hunt for the kids, this event is sure to be a ton of fun. Gates open at 8am, but the ride leaves at noon. No 4-wheelers are allowed. At 4pm, you’ll be able to hear RJ & Kreole Smoove live.
Admission is $10, but kids get in free. If you’d like to try your hand and participate in the cook-off, entry is $20.
For vendor information, contact RJ at 337-443-5538.
St. Landry Parish Government is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated 4th Annual BBQ Festival. The three-day event will be held at the Yambilee Grounds in Opelousas, Louisiana.
The BBQ Festival promises to be a fun-filled weekend for the entire family, featuring a wide variety of delicious barbeque, live music, arts and crafts, and more. Stay tuned for the lineup.
In addition to the live entertainment, the festival will also feature a BBQ cook-off competition, with teams from across Louisiana and beyond battling for the title of BBQ Champion. Visitors can sample a wide variety of delicious barbeque, like traditional pork and brisket. The BBQ cook-off is on Saturday and features categories like beef, chicken, pork, seafood, wild game, and even dessert.
Admission to the festival is free, with food and beverage vendors on-site.
The St. Landry Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Casino Royale event on Friday, May 13 in Opelousas, Louisiana. At this Bond-themed event, you can play classic casino games like blackjack, poker, and roulette. There will also be a silent auction full of prizes for you to bid on as well as a cocktail reception and gourmet buffet.
The event takes place on the grounds of the beautiful Stone Oaks Ballroom which offers a spacious ballroom and stunning water feature.
Tickets are $75 and include $5,000 in play money for you to gamble to your heart’s content. Your ticket also gets you access to the buffet and open bar. The dress code ranges from cocktail to formal attire.
For more information, visit stlandrychamber.com. Find nearby accommodations here.
