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.

 

Nightlife

Acadiana's Nightlife Calendar
Go to www.theind.com to see the most comprehensive calendar of live music venues in Acadiana. Compiled by The Independent Weekly.


Festival & Events

Movies in the Parc
Aug 7 - Antz
Aug 21 - Nanny McPhee
Family friendly movies under the stars.
Parc International, Downtown Lafayette
7:30-10 p.m. $2, Free for children 5 and under.
www.downtownlafayette.org

Miles Perret Sprint Triathlon
Aug 14
MPCS Triathlon is perfect for all fitness levels. The event begins with a 200-yard swim followed by a 8-mile bike ride & then a 2-mile run.
Bourgeois Hall Outdoor Pool, Lafayette
Early Registration by Aug 1st: $40; Late fee Aug 2-12: $55; Aug 13-14: $85. Registration at 6 a.m. Race starts at 7 a.m.
337-984-1920, www.milesperret.org

Games of Acadiana
Aug 14
GOA is a family-centered, olympic style event made up of more than 45 games including quarterback pass, fastest pitch, bubble gum contest and favorite video games.
Cajundome & Convention Center, Lafayette
Free, open to all ages. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
337-984-1920, www.milesperret.org


Arts & Entertainment

Blue Moon Saloon Presents
July 29 - Keith Blair (Blues) 8 p.m.
July 30 - Honey Island Swamp Band (Rock) 8 p.m.
July 31 - The Pine Leaf Boys (Cajun), Feufollet (Cajun), Star & Micey (Indie/Pop) 8 p.m.
Aug 1 - JP Harris and the Tough Choices (Country), Ryan Brunet & The Malfecteurs (Cajun) 8 p.m.
www.bluemoonpresents.com

Hunt Slonem: On The Bayou
May 15 - Dec 4
Hunt Slonem will exhibit his most recent works. Based on the alluring landscape of Louisiana.
Paul & Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, Lafayette
$5 Adults, $4 Seniors, $3 Children (5-17)
Tues.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-noon, Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
337-482-2278, http://museum.louisiana.edu

2nd Saturday ArtWalk
Aug 14
A free, family-friendly event that occurs every month of the year with participating art galleries, restaurants, specialty shops and other downtown businesses often presenting art, live music, food and drink.
Downtown - Art Galleries, Lafayette
Free. 6-8 p.m.
337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org

Sports

Ragin Cajuns Football
Sept 11
UL vs. Arkansas State
Time TBA
Admission
337-265-2100, www.ragincajuns.com


Farmer's Markets:
Acadiana Farmers Market
Dulles Drive behind Corner Pantry on Foreman Drive, Lafayette
Tues, Thurs. & Sat. 5-10 a.m.

City Garden Market
Oil Center across from Champagne's Market, Lafayette
Sat. 8 a.m.-noon