16 May 2025

Broussard Family Fest

2025-05-16T12:58:37-05:00

Celebrate and honor the deep roots of Creole and zydeco music with one of the largest musical families, the Broussards, at the Broussard Family Fest taking place on July 12 at the Yambilee Building in Opelousas, Louisiana. Show starts at 6pm. You can enjoy local food vendors, a family-friendly atmosphere and plenty of dancing and live zydeco music.

Delton Broussard whose band the Lawtell Playboys played at the Smithsonian Institute’s Festival of American Folklife in Washington D.C. and was a driving force of zydeco in the 80s. Delton had 11 children, all of whom became musicians, dancers, and singers.

At this festival put together by Koray Broussard- a dynamic accordionist known for infusing a modern twist into Creole and zydeco music- you can expect performances by Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys, Mike Broussard Nu’Edition Zydeko, Guyland Leday, Koray Zunit Broussard, John Broussard, Lil Pookie, T Broussard, The Broussard Sisters Juré, and a special performance by Mary Broussard.

Tickets are $15 Pre-Sale and $20 at the door.

Broussard Family Fest2025-05-16T12:58:37-05:00
28 Apr 2025

Pumps & Pearls

2025-04-28T13:08:33-05:00

Listen to the dulcet tones of JB Saxx on Saturday, May 31st from 6pm to midnight at the Evangeline Downs Event Center in Opelousas.  It’s an all white affair where you dress to impress around their masquerade Emerald City theme. It’s an evening of community awards, dinner, and music.

This fundraising event is presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Lamba Beta Omega Chapter and serves as a way to acknowledge community leaders and raise money to help local kids go to college.

Pumps & Pearls2025-04-28T13:08:33-05:00
11 Apr 2025

Le Grande Boucherie de Mallet

2025-04-11T10:39:43-05:00

Celebrate the traditional music and food of Louisiana on May 3rd  in the small community of Mallet, located just outside of Opelousas.

A boucherie is a community coming together to harvest an animal. Due to the intensive labor involved in whole animal butchering, a farmer would call upon friends, family, and neighbors to assist in the task. This day of work turns into a celebration, with plenty of food, music, and spirits to go around. No one went home hungry or empty-handed. With the lack of refrigeration, this was the only time that fresh meat could be consumed. Most of the meat butchered at a boucherie was processed with the intent of preservation, with the understanding that not a single aspect of the sacrificed beast would be wasted.

At Le Grande Boucherie De Mallet experience this traditional event and eat pork stew, cracklins, and BBQ from a freshly harvested and prepared pig. DJ stars at 11am, then, at 2pm dance to zydeco musicians Wayne Singleton, JoJo Reed, and Alphonse Ardoin as they perform live.

It’s a day of live music, food, drinks, family fun, and games.

Le Grande Boucherie de Mallet2025-04-11T10:39:43-05:00
7 Mar 2025

Spring Fling

2025-05-02T13:04:18-05:00

Celebrate Spring in the Town of Grand Coteau at this Spring Fling event. From 10am-5pm on Saturday, May 17th at the Grand Coteau Park you can enjoy live music by Blue Monday All Stars and DJ Battlecat. This event is fun for the whole family with food trucks and drinks as well as fun jumps and bingo.

Fun jumps are $2 to play all day. Parking is $5. Vendors are welcome. For more information call 337-308-4025.

This event hosted by Thensted Outreach Center and Love of People.

Spring Fling2025-05-02T13:04:18-05:00
6 Mar 2025

Washington Community Festival After Party

2025-03-06T13:49:32-06:00

Head out for a night of fun at the Washington Community Festival After Party & Benefit 6pm-11pm. The event will be held at the beautiful Wolff Hall Weddings and Events, in historic Washington, Louisiana with live music by swamp pop king Gregg Martinez, delicious food, and plenty of drinks to keep the party going. Ticket proceeds benefit Healing House & American Legion.

It’s the perfect way to unwind and celebrate after a day of festivities at the festival. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to mingle with fellow community members and dance the night away. See you there!

General admission tickets are $30, which include free food and music. Bar is cash/credit/debit. Book your tickets here, at Washington City Hall, Sebastien Dupre Fine Jewelry, or at the door while they last.

SPONSORS: are The Laddie James Family, Wolff Hall Event Center, Hotel Klaus & The Steamboat Association.

Hotel accommodations can be found directly across the street at Hotel Klaus (337) 565-9516 or book direct at www.hotelklaus.com.

Washington Community Festival After Party2025-03-06T13:49:32-06:00
24 Feb 2025

Singer Songwriter Night

2025-02-24T12:54:30-06:00

On Wednesday, March 5th at 7:30pm, NUNU Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville, you can enjoy a night of music with Dana Cooper, Dustin Dale Gaspard, and Reece Sullivan.

Over his 50+ year career, Dana Cooper has recorded over 30 albums and continues to tour actively. His last release, “The Ghost of Tucumcari” featured guest artists Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson,and others. Dustin Dale Gaspard’s songwriting speaks to the soul of rural roots listeners and alternative folk lovers alike, while delivering an intimate insight into the Cajun native’s groove felt mysticism.

Originally from Arkansas, Reece Sullivan now lives in Lafayette and plays the surrounding states regularly. Over the course of the years, Sullivan has reinvented himself musically many times: piano to guitar, classical to art rock, art rock to folk, flat picking to finger-picking, solely songwriting to performing.

Admission is $25. You can purchase tickets here.

Singer Songwriter Night2025-02-24T12:54:30-06:00
20 Feb 2025

Mardi Gras Dance for the Elderly

2025-02-20T13:36:10-06:00

The St. Landry Council on Aging is hosting a Mardi Gras Dance at the Northwest Community Center in Eunice on Monday, March 3rd. Doors open at 10:30am. You can enjoy complimentary king cake and punch or purchase a bowl of hot gumbo for $6.

Dance to zydeco music with J & the Zydeco Dog Pound performing live. After enjoying your meal and music, you can make it to the Lil Mardi Gras Parade as it passes through downtown Eunice and enjoy the next generation carrying on Mardi Gras season traditions.

Admission is $3 for people 60 and over and $5 for those under.

The St. Landry Council on Aging has been providing service to the elderly for over 50 years.

Mardi Gras Dance for the Elderly2025-02-20T13:36:10-06:00
14 Jan 2025

Carrier Family Celebration

2025-04-24T12:31:39-05:00

Celebrate the late Roy Carrier’s induction into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame with the Carrier Family Celebration and fundraiser for Zydeco By Birth. On Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 1pm-5pm, head to the Yambilee Building in Opelousas, Louisiana you can see the Carrier Family members perform in his honor.

Performing at the event will be Andrew Carriere, Chubby Carrier, Troy “Dikki Du” Carrier, Deontae Carrier, Dwight Carrier, Laura ‘Zydeco T’ Carrier, and many more.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit ZydecoByBirth.com for more information.

Carrier Family Celebration2025-04-24T12:31:39-05:00
8 Jan 2025

Joe Hall Memorial Concert & CD Release

2025-01-08T12:07:49-06:00

On Saturday, February 8th at 6:30pm at NUNU Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville you can enjoy a chicken dinner, film preview of “Who’s Playing My Box” featuring Joe Hall, followed by a live concert and CD release with Cedric Watson, Paul Lavan, Mark Palms and more special guests.

Legendary Creole and Zydeco accordionist and vocalist Joe Hall passed away suddenly on November 21, 2024. He and his band the Cane Cutters kept alive the French Creole musical tradition that he learned directly from creators Bois Sec Ardoin and Nolton Simien. Come celebrate his life and memory with food, film, and music.

“Who’s Playing My Box” is a documentary supported in part by a project grant from the Office of the Lt Governor Office of Cultural Development, Division of the Arts with funding from the NEA and administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts & New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation.

Chicken dinner is free; $10 admission for the concert.

To schedule an interview with the organizers or NUNU staff: please contact Gene Paquette (Genefpaquette@gmail.com). Thanks for your support.

NUNU Arts and Culture Collective, located at 1510 Bayou Courtableau Hwy, Arnaudville LA 70512, is a non-profit, all-volunteer exhibit and performance space dedicated to promoting the diverse visual, literary, and musical culture of Southwest Louisiana. It is open to the public 10am-2pm Wednesday-Sunday, as well as by appointment and for special events. Website: nunucollective.org

Joe Hall Memorial Concert & CD Release2025-01-08T12:07:49-06:00
11 Dec 2024

Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Ball

2025-01-08T15:55:12-06:00

The Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association presents 2025’s Opelousas Mardi Gras Ball, “There’s No Place Like Home”. On Saturday, February 8th at the “Louisiana Yamatorium” or Yambilee Building in Opelousas, you can meet King Imperial VI, Herman Fuselier, and Queen Lily VI, Rhonda Bergeron.

Doors open at 6pm and you’ll be able to enjoy a cocktail social till 7:30pm. Royalty will be presented at 8pm. Live music provided by Hotline.

Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Ball2025-01-08T15:55:12-06:00

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