12 Jan 2023

Zydeco Dance Lessons

2024-02-06T13:31:34-06:00

Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas is hosting free zydeco dance lessons led by the Zydeco Ballers dance group. All you need is one hour with an instructor to learn a few moves, then you’re ready for live concerts at local festivals or zydeco dance halls.

Zydeco is a genre of music that became popular in the 80’s by legendary Louisiana artists such as Clifton Chenier and Terrance Simien, both natives of St. Landry Parish. Opelousas, Louisiana is the Zydeco Music Capital of the World and is widely known for its famous dance halls, clubs, and zydeco trail rides.

Zydeco Dance Lessons2024-02-06T13:31:34-06:00
20 Dec 2022

New Year’s Eve Zydeco Dance

2022-12-20T15:05:45-06:00

Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws return to Lebeau, Louisiana for a New Year’s Eve Zydeco Dance. You can catch him and DJ Lil Jack at the Immaculate Conception Hall where the Lebeau Zydeco Festival takes place in the summer.

Be there on December 31 starting at 8pm and party until the new year. Tickets are $15, but you can reserve a table by calling Donald at 337-625-0505

New Year’s Eve Zydeco Dance2022-12-20T15:05:45-06:00
16 Dec 2022

Enjoy the Music Pre New Year’s Eve Party

2023-01-19T13:16:06-06:00

The “Enjoy the Music” Pre-New year’s Eve Party is an epic concert taking place in Opelousas, Louisiana on December 30th at 8pm that continues into the next day ending at 1am. Enjoy live bands, singers, and more at the Charming Event Center located at 515 W. Martin Luther King Dr. in Opelousas. Featuring performances by artists, music producers, and radio personalities, McKayovee, Jamster Ev, Je, LTN-Ant & LTN Teezy, and NWojak with more artists performing on the day.

Presale tickets are $15 for general admission and $20 for VIP. At the door, tickets will be $20 for general admission and $30 for VIP.

Enjoy the Music Pre New Year’s Eve Party2023-01-19T13:16:06-06:00
30 Nov 2022

Country and Western Night

2022-12-29T10:41:01-06:00

Jason Williams and Clint Robin perform for Country and Western Night at Musique’s Southern Cuisine Bar & Grill in Opelousas. From 6pm-9pm, you can enjoy good music while you eat delicious food. Musique’s is famous for its shrimp fried rice, but they also have tasty burgers, fried fish, and more comfort food than you can eat.

Country and Western Night2022-12-29T10:41:01-06:00
30 Sep 2022

Creole Swing Out Party

2022-09-30T12:24:35-05:00

Teddy’s Uptown is now Club Suga! On October 22, Mr. Black is hosting the Creole Swing Out Party featuring the Swing Kings. See a mixture of hip hop, southern soul, and rap artists including RussG Da Ryder, Rich Wright (soul), Dolce (hip hop), YV Da Prince (hiphop/southern soul rap) as they perform live in Opelousas.

Entrance is $15 before 10pm.

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Creole Swing Out Party2022-09-30T12:24:35-05:00
14 Sep 2022

Sauce Picante Cook-Off

2023-09-19T16:29:50-05:00

The Sauce Picante Cook-Off taking place at Lakeview Park & Beach in Eunice is an annual cooking event that you won’t want to miss. Sauce Picante is a traditional Creole and Cajun dish that includes a spicy sauce typically with a tomato base all over rice. At this event, area chefs will compete with their best renditions of this iconic dish. Samples will be available for guests to taste and vote on. Cameron Fontenot & the Rhythm Aces will play from 2pm-4pm and Dustin Sonnier & the Wanted is performing in the evening at 8pm.

It’s $15 to enter a dish and $10 for guests to get a wristband and sample all the tasty food.

Sauce Picante Cook-Off2023-09-19T16:29:50-05:00
19 Aug 2022

Swamp Pop Review

2022-08-19T15:20:44-05:00

On Sunday, September 4 at the Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Opelousas, swing and sway into Labor Day with the music of Willie Tee, Bert Miller, Lynn August, T.K. Hulin, Charlene Howard, Jivin’ Gene, and the Cypress Band. Doors open at 5pm but the music starts at 6pm.

Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door on the day of the show.

Swamp Pop Review2022-08-19T15:20:44-05:00
16 Aug 2022

Le Grand Hoorah

2024-11-20T14:12:32-06:00

Le Grand Hoorah returns to Lakeview Park in  Eunice, Louisiana the last weekend in September. The lineup of bands features some of the hottest acts from around the region. Enjoy Cajun cuisine, including a boucherie, plus French language experiences, dancing, special events, outdoor fun, and optional camping.

“Our festival is about creating and fostering relationships focused on preserving the music, food, language and folk arts of the people of Acadiana,” explained Gilbert “Winky” Aucoin, President of the event’s nonprofit.

The music schedule includes a kickoff party Friday at 8pm with live music. Then on Saturday, music kicks off at 1pm and continues till 8:45 pm. The Hoorah also hosts an authentic Cajun jam 11am – 12:30pm.

Aside from the boucherie and food booths, Saturday’s special events include Opening Ceremonies at noon, French immersion student performances and a French Invocation by Father Jason Vidrine. Attendees can also return Sunday morning for a Catholic French Mass at 9:30 am with Father Kenan Brown.

Le Grand Hoorah is known for preserving and supporting its region’s roots. As part of the nonprofit’s mission to support musical and cultural organizations, proceeds each year are in part donated to various organizations including ACA’s (Acadiana Center for the Arts) Courtney Granger Memorial Award, the Christopher Stafford Memorial Foundation Fund, and Love of People this year.

Learn more at LeGrandHoorah.com. Tickets will be available August 28th on the website, or at the door. Campsite spaces can be reserved now via Lakeview Park at LVPark.com.

Le Grand Hoorah2024-11-20T14:12:32-06:00
12 Aug 2022

Lebeau Posse Trailride

2022-08-12T13:07:47-05:00

On September 24 starting at noon in Lebeau, Louisiana, the Lebeau Posse Trailride is stepping out from Immaculate Conception Church, the home of the Lebeau Zydeco Festival, for a day of zydeco and good times. The ride will travel down Petite Prairie Bayou Road with DJ Super C bringing the jams. DJ Lil Jack will take the reigns on the church grounds and Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws will be performing live from 5pm-9pm.

Admission is $10 and free for children 12 and under. Proceeds go to Immaculate Conception Church. No 4-wheelers or side-by-sides are allowed.

For more information contact: Geneva 337-945-4238, Bernadine 337-623-0203 or 337-945-4591, or Eddie 337-692-9118.

Lebeau Posse Trailride2022-08-12T13:07:47-05:00
20 Jun 2022

Fall into Downtown

2024-09-23T13:21:09-05:00

Fall into downtown Eunice this October for an evening of live music and fun. Discover all the services and businesses that make up the fabric of this musical city’s downtown with plenty of food and craft vendors as well as a bourbon and  wine tasting at 5pm and themed ride through the streets of downtown.

Music begins at 4:30pm. Holly O, Th Eighties Experience, The Coteau Grove Project, and Parish County Line are performing

Fall into Downtown2024-09-23T13:21:09-05:00

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