Work hard, play hard. That's our tradition here in French Louisiana. From Mardi Gras and Friday afternoon fais-do-dos (street dances), to festivals celebrating everything from Cajun and Zydeco music, crawfish and our French heritage, you'll find something every week in Lafayette.

Festival & Events

WWE Smackdown/ECW
Jan. 6
Kickoff 2009 with Smackdown and ECW at the Cajundome!
Cajundome, Lafayette.
$20-$50 plus tax and fees. 6 p.m.
337-265-2100, www.cajundome.com.

Justin Roberts & The Not Ready for Naptime Players
Jan. 14
Performance of high energy music with clever lyrics and a sing-along chorus.
Angell Hall Auditorium, Lafayette.
$5/person. 6:30 p.m.
337-233-7060, www.acadianacenterforthearts.org.

57th Annual Mid-Winter Fair Rodeo
Jan. 15-18
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association sanctioned Pro Rodeo.
Blackham Coliseum, Lafayette.
$12, $15, $20. 1/15-1/17-7:30 p.m.; 1/18-2:30 p.m.
337-515-3915/337-482-5738, www.harperrodeo.com

"BIG" Night at the Moon
Jan. 23
Live musical entertainment to include The Specklers, The Figs, and others (tba) along with complimentary jambalaya.
Blue Moon Saloon, Lafayette.
$12. 8 p.m.
337-234-2422, www.bluemoonpresents.com

Harlem Globetrotters
Jan. 27
Harlem Globetrotters World Tour.
Cajundome, Lafayette.
$15-$81 plus tax and fees. 7 p.m.
337-265-2100, www.cajundome.com

Arts & Entertainment

Second Saturday ArtWalk
Jan. 10
Enjoy an evening browsing various galleries, etc. enjoy original art work pieces along with complimentary wine, hors d'oeuvres at various locations along with entertainment in the line of bands, etc.
Downtown, Lafayette.
Free. 6-8 p.m.
337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

PASA Series: Chicago City Limits
Jan. 16
Hysterical and unpredictable, it's the hottest improv comedy revue, MySpace or Yours? This is dot com comedy without a computer. Whether it's social networks or Internet jerks, board rooms or bored grooms, this New York group takes you on a virtual tour de fource of improv with gut-splitting laughter. A completely wacky night of comedy!
Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette.
$6-$41. 7:30 p.m.
337-237-2787, www.pasa-online.org.

At Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum:
Pistols: Dazzling Firearms at the Autry National Center
Jan. 17-May 30 - This exhibition explores the political, social and historical aspects of decorative pistols; the influence of iconic Western painting; and the artistic talent of firearms engravers.
George Rodrigue: Images of Home - Jan. 17-Sept. 15 - University Art Museum will showcase selected works from its permanent collection along with works borrowed from local and regional collections.
Free for UL students,Facultyand Staff. General Public Adults: $5, Senior Citizens: $4, Students(5-17): $3. Tues-Sat 10:00 to 5:00PM Sun & Mon- Closed.
337-482-2278, http://museum.louisiana.edu

"Chagall for Children"
Jan. 17 - May 1
Created by the Kohl Children's Museum of greater Chicago, this interactive exhibit features 14 works of artist Marc Chagall (1887-1985) plus specialized activities offering viewers a hands-on experience of each artwork.
The Children's Museum of Acadiana, Lafayette.
$3 with the purchase of $5 museum admission.
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
337-232-8500, www.childrensmuseumofacadiana.com.

Acadiana Symphony Orchestra presents
Viennese Classical Treasures
Jan. 25
Featuring Doron Salomon, Guest Conductor (Israel) and Konstantin Soukhovetski, Winner 2007 New Orleans International Piano Competition (Russia).
Ducrest-Gilfry Auditorium, Angelle Hall, Lafayette.
$16-$44. 3 p.m.
337-232-4277, www.acadianasymphony.org


Sports & Outdoors

Ragin' Cajuns Women's Basketball
Jan. 14
UL Lafayette vs. UALR.
Earl K. Long Gym, Lafayette
Admission. 7 p.m.
337-265-2100, www.ragincajuns.com

Ragin' Cajuns Men's Basketball
Jan. 15
UL Lafayette vs. UALR.
Cajundome, Lafayette
Admission. 7:05 p.m.
337-265-2100, www.ragincajuns.com

Ragin' Cajuns Women's Basketball
Jan. 24
UL Lafayette vs. South Alabama.
Cajundome, Lafayette
Admission. 5 p.m.
337-265-2100, www.ragincajuns.com

Ragin' Cajuns Men's Basketball
Jan. 24
UL Lafayette vs. South Alabama
Cajundome, Lafayette
Admission. 7:15 p.m.
337-265-2100, www.ragincajuns.com