13 Jul 2026

Zydeco Jam at NUNU

2026-07-13T15:46:34-05:00

Jam sessions are a great way for musicians to get to know one another and share community and a love of music. Every 3rd Saturday at NUNU Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville, you can enjoy a Zydeco Jam led by Izreal Chaisson. 

“In 2014, my parents brought me to what was, at the time, the only Creole/Zydeco jam session in Louisiana,” Izreal says, “I was just a kid, but that experience left a lasting impression on me. Sitting in a room filled with musicians, learning tunes, and watching generations come together through music showed me just how powerful our culture truly is.

Zydeco is one of the most exciting musical styles in the world, and Louisiana Creole music is one of America’s oldest living musical traditions, with roots stretching back to the 1700s. Even then, I remember thinking there should be more opportunities for people to gather, learn, and share this music. That idea stayed with me for over a decade.”

In 2026, he expanded his mission through partnership with NUNU Arts & Culture Collective in Arnaudville. Today, musicians, dancers, culture bearers, and community members continue coming together to celebrate and preserve this tradition.

Zydeco Jam at NUNU2026-07-13T15:46:34-05:00
15 Aug 2025

Labor Day Jam

2025-08-15T10:48:13-05:00

Labor Day weekend, after the Original SWLA Zydeco Festival in Opelousas on Saturday, head north to Lebeau on Monday, September 1st where zydeco legend Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws, “Mr. Accordion Soul Music” Andre Thierry, Eric Singleton & the Underground Zydeco, and C.J. Vedell & the Zydeco Grapplers will be performing under the pavilion at the Immaculate Conception Church. DJ Lil Jack will be there all day.

Jam starts at 11am. No ice chests or glass containers. Admision is $20, but kids 12 and under get in free.

Labor Day Jam, Lebeau, Louisiana
Labor Day Jam2025-08-15T10:48:13-05:00
1 Aug 2025

Back to Raphael Trail Ride

2025-08-01T11:52:11-05:00

It’s time! Let me Take You Back to Raphael Pt. 3! On August 16th right off of Prairie Ronde Highway in Lawtell, Louisiana just a few minutes from Opelousas, enjoy wide open skies and secluded countryside at this trail ride event. The ride leaves at 5pm from 163 Raphael Road, Opelousas. Participate in 2×2 single-footing and 2×2 pacing horse races with prizes for the winners. DJ Sensation will play all your zydeco favorites from 8:30pm to 11pm.

It’s going to be a true trail ride celebrating the iconic horsemanship the area is known for, so no horse, no entry. Bikes are allowed, however. This is a BYOB event. There will be free hen sauce while it lasts.

This event is sponsored by Joel Castille Feeds.

Back to Raphael Trail Ride2025-08-01T11:52:11-05:00
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

2026-02-18T10:28:22-06:00

Celebrate the traditional music and food of Louisiana on May 2nd  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 musician Rusty Metoyer & the Zydeco Krush.

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

Le Grande Boucherie de Mallet2026-02-18T10:28:22-06:00
20 Feb 2025

Mardi Gras Dance for the Elderly

2026-06-30T14:54:17-05:00

The St. Landry Council on Aging is hosting a Mardi Gras Dance at the Northwest Community Center in Eunice on Monday, February 8. Doors open at 10am. You can enjoy live music and complimentary king cake and punch or purchase a bowl of hot gumbo for $6.

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 Elderly2026-06-30T14:54:17-05:00
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

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