13 Jun 2025

Zydeco Unplugged

2025-06-13T14:24:59-05:00

On August 16 from 11am-6pm, explore Le Vieux Village in Opelousas for Zydeco Unplugged, a day of learning and celebration of zydeco and the culture that surrounds it. Alex Genealogy will lead a presentation tracing the history of families from St. Landry Parish. CREOLE Inc will lead a French table in a historic schoolhouse. Underneath the pavilion, learn with Andre Thierry as he gives music lessons with the accordion, rubboard, drums and speaks on the history of some of zydeco’s greatest influences.

Zydeco Unplugged2025-06-13T14:24:59-05:00
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
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
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
4 Feb 2025

Mardi Gras Sunday Funday at Kayenne’s

2025-02-27T15:12:56-06:00

It’s Mardi Gras season and Kayenne’s Bar & Grill is celebrating with live zydeco music. On Sunday, March 2nd, you can catch Chris Ardoin & Tha Nustep Krewe perform with activities for the whole family. Crawfish will be served all day.

Doors open at 3pm, but music starts at 6pm. Check out their Facebook for event updates.

Mardi Gras Sunday Funday at Kayenne’s2025-02-27T15:12:56-06:00
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
7 Nov 2024

Z105.9 Boots and Bling Jingle Jam

2024-11-07T12:52:36-06:00

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!

Z105.9 Boots and Bling Jingle Jam2024-11-07T12:52:36-06:00
13 Sep 2024

Creole Culture Day

2024-09-13T16:25:38-05:00

The 3rd Annual Creole Culture Day will take place on October 5th, 2024, at Town Hall Park in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. This event is a celebration of Louisiana’s Creole heritage, with a special focus on the French language that remains integral to the Creole identity. Best of all, this community event is completely free, offering everyone a chance to participate and enjoy the festivities.

Start the day with a traditional hog butchering and cooking event, featuring French demonstrations on preparing staple Creole foods like cracklins and boudin. The food from the Boucherie will be served for free to attendees. Although the Boucherie starts at 6 AM, the main Creole Culture Day activities kick off at 10 AM.

Throughout the day enjoy Creole French Bingo, a genealogy section helping attendees to trace their heritage, food trucks and food vendors, as well as performances by DJ Dr. Boogie Live, Zydeco Roux, and David Sylvester.

Creole Culture Day is vital for preserving and promoting the heritage of Creoles of Color, particularly through the French language. The event fosters community, education, and the continuation of traditions that are essential to maintaining Creole identity.

Creole Culture Day2024-09-13T16:25:38-05:00
5 Sep 2024

Holy Family Church Bazaar

2024-09-05T11:30:24-05:00

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.

Holy Family Church Bazaar2024-09-05T11:30:24-05:00

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