The Silver Slipper, a regional music history landmark in Leonville, Louisiana, hosts a weekly open jam session on Thursday evenings. From 6pm-9pm, bring your instrument of choice and join in the music on their outdoor patio stage. Don’t have an instrument? There are some available for use! Come by to enjoy the music or delicious Cajun fusion cuisine.
Delta Media radio station hosts their annual concert at Evangeline Downs this holiday season. Starting at 4pm, performances include Cupid, Roi Chip Anthony, David Sylvester, Rusty Metoyer, and Step Rideau!
The only way in is to WIN! Listen to Z105.9 the Soul of Southwest Louisiana and KSLO 105.3 the Home of Zydeco for details on how to WIN tickets!
Enjoy food, fun, and games at the Holy Family Church Bazaar in Lawtell. Games include an obstacle course, dunking booth, miniature train rides, duck pond game, and a baseball toss game.
Food booths include BBQ pork and chicken, pies, ice cream, funnel fries, boudin, pecan candy, and more!
Live Music performances start at 2pm and last till 9pm. See Mike Broussard & Nu Edition Zydeco, Cory Broussard, Jeffery Broussard & the Zydeco Cowboys, Dickie Du & DA Zydeco Crew, Lil Pookie & the Zydeco Sensations, Lil Jeff, and Lil Wayne & the Same Ol’ Two Step play live.
Natchitoches native Caleb Elliott spent many years creating and performing around Lafayette before moving on to the Muscle Shoals music scene. Most recently Elliott performed at the Acadiana Center for the Arts with Nashville recording artists the Secret Sisters. He returns to the area on Wednesday September 25 to open the fall season at the intimate listening room at NUNU Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville. With him will be Muscle Shoals performing artist Jordan Allen Dean.
Tickets are $20: events.humanitix.com/nunu92524
On Saturday, October 26 from 7pm-11pm help the NUNU Arts and Culture Collective in Arnaudville cool off with their “Cool the Culture Campaign.” NUNU, a vibrant, all-volunteer-powered non-profit organization celebrating a banner year of rich experiences, aims to raise $50,000 by June 1, 2025, to install long needed air-conditioning and insulation to preserve art, artists, and patrons in these sultry climes.
At the Boo! Bash Fundraiser, Bonsoir Catin with Christine Balfa & Friends (followed by DJ Shane Guidry) will be performing. You can also enjoy food, drinks, costume contest, auctions, and dancing for a worthy cause
Arts and culture supporters: you are invited to join NUNU in this effort anytime by visiting our online donation page: https://givebutter.com/ZiIenp.
Thanks to the unwavering support of its community and volunteers, NUNU has hosted a remarkable range of events in the last year: French / Kreyol, Film Screenings, Musical Delights, Art Exhibitions, Cultural Gatherings, Art Education, Artists-in-Residence, Visiting Artists, Campus Enhancements.
For an interview regarding the Boo! Bash or the history of NUNU, please contact Gene Paquette at gene@powellschicago.com.
The Yambilee Pickers, a group of dulcimer players who meet every Wednesday morning at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center just outside of Opelousas, Louisiana to jam, are hosting a big potluck and jam on Saturday, August 31st. Starting at 9am, dulcimer players from around the state and beyond will meet to jam out with other music lovers. They’ll break at 12pm to eat, everyone is invited to bring their own dish, and then they’ll continue playing till 3pm.
It’s the perfect opportunity to hear great music, meet new people, and enjoy the picturesque atmosphere of the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center.
The Cajun French Music Hall of Fame Museum is hosting a jam session on June 1st where you can play with actual hall of fame legends! From 10am to 12pm, jam with Robert Elkins, David Greely, and Steve Riley with his son Burke Riley. Spend the morning practicing with the greats as Ray Landry hosts and conducts a Q&A.
This acoustic jam is open for musicians of all types and skill levels for free. The Acadiana Charter Chapter will be offering free jambalaya.
After the jam from 1pm-2pm, kids of all ages will also be able to make their own instrument.
This Mother’s Day weekend in Opelousas at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, the King of Swing Tucka returns to present the 2nd annual TUCKA James Music Fest featuring 16 artists and two shows.
On Friday, May 10, it’s the Big Country Takeover starring Lil Nate, Arthur Young, Rusty Metoyer, David Sylvester Jr., Adrian Bagher, Mike Broussard, and King Fred.
On Saturday, May 11, “King of Swing” Tucka performs with Lenny Williams, J Paul Jr., Big Pokey Bear, Mr. Hot Topic, FatDaddy, Mr. Smoke, Dee Dee Simon, and Mz. Suga.
For ticket info visit: https://TuckaFest2.eventbrite.com
Get your cowboy on at the Yambilee in Opelousas on Saturday, March 16th. It’s a battle of the DJs with DJ Potato and Dumb D versus Lil Jack and Titanic. There will also be a zydeco, swing out and bounce contest.
Doors open at 7pm, but the show starts at 10pm. Western wear is required to enter. For more information, you can contact Mike Broussard at 337-384-4219.
If you are a rhythm seeker looking to reduce stress and join a community, David Delhomme invites you to NUNU Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville to find your beat and melt away tension at our monthly drum circle.
More than just music, our drum circle is:
Open to everyone, no experience necessary.
Bring yourself, your friends, an open mind, and your drums. A few drums and percussion instruments will be on hand.
