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A quarter of the cowhands in the West were Black. A Harlem composer, Allan Harris, found a way to honor their history. Cross That River, a musical journey, tells the story of Blue, a run-away slave who escapes from Louisiana to Texas and becomes one of America’s first Black Cowboys. Cross That River portrays a significant moment in American history where Black cowboys lived and helped settle the West. PASA tips its hat to our area’s Black Cowboys and we hope you will, too. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website https://pasaonline.org/.

No Waste Lafayette is hosting a Fix-it Cafe on Saturday, January 28 at the Lafayette Public Library's Downtown Main Branch. They will be offering FREE onsite repairs of bikes, clothing, textiles, furniture, electronics, small appliances, and so much more.

Join the ACA for a country dance celebrating the rural traditions of Mardi Gras in the big city.Presentation and performance on Creole Mardi Gras traditions with American Routes Host Nick Spitzer, will begin the evening (6 pm) with a lecture on country Mardi Gras celebrations.Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys will take the stage and perform traditional Mardi Gras songs and will be joined by Cedric Watson and Jeffery Broussard, who will help introduce street-style performances by McComb-Veazy’s 12th Street Black Mardi Gras Indians, a courir de mardi gras, and a second line from Soul Express marching band.Doors open at 5 pm with dinner provided by Tony Chachere’s world renowned chefs.We are pleased to offer valet service at the entrance of AcA (101 West Vermilion Street).Attire is fun, artsy and festive (Courir Chic). Think casual, rural Mardi Gras meets colorful, city vibes.For more information, visit the Acadiana Center for the Arts website.

Together, the Acadiana Center for the Arts and Lafayette Economic Development Authority offer ArtSpark, an Individual Artist Funding Program.The purpose of ArtSpark is to directly support artists in Acadiana, especially those with otherwise limited opportunities, to expand their bodies of work as a professional and offer outreach to the community.These awards offer assistance to emerging, mid-career, and mature artists for specific, short-term projects. For more information about this grant and other opportunities, visit the ACA wesbite.

The Boyfriends For Now are an all star Doo-wopband playing the best songs for falling in love, breaking up, and moving on. Led by love fools Julie Bordelon, Jessie Devillier, Leah Graeff, and Melissa Stevenson and backed by a band of heartbreakers: Daniel Coolik, Danny Devillier, Cal Stevenson, Ethan John, Eric Moody, and ChrisStafford. You'll hear tunes from The Shangri Las, The Shirelles, The Ronettes, The Crystals. Do something difference for Valentine’s Day and checkout this killer band at 8:00pm

Strangers Become FriendsHear a challenging program of phenomenal music you won’t hear anywhere else.

Did you know that Mardi Gras had been celebrated in America for over 100 years by the time Governor Henry Warmoth made it an official holiday? In 1875, the governor made it official, creating Fat Tuesday as a legal Louisiana holiday.City Hall is celebrating this Mardi Gras season with the fabulous "Mardi Gras Morning" by artist Lauren Marie Breaux, located in their second floor gallery. “This exhibit shines a light on my favorite part of Mardi Gras, Tuesday morning", tells Breaux.Artwork is available for purchase so make sure to come in and grab something festive and fun for yourself!

The saxophonist will feature the UL Wind Ensemble & UL Jazz Ensemble at 7 p.m. in Angelle Hall.

John Isiah Walton has created a body of work entitled “Black Paintings,” totaling 100 artworks, that reflect on his personal experiences over the past seven years.Walton uses this thematic umbrella to work through ideas of the contemporary Black experience. His paintings apply a neo-expressionist style to this process, layered with art historical and pop culture influence.

RAMBLE along Lafayette's Historic Azalea Trail and enjoy several historic treasures! We will be celebrating the Lafayette Parish Bicentennial and visiting The Historic Roy House, The Saucier-Bares House & Grounds (exterior only), Menachim Aveilim Jewish Cemetery, Lafayette's Historic Azalea Trail, The A. Hays Town Building at the Hilliard Art Museum, The Historic Herbert Heymann House in Beau Bois, The Historic Map Company, Temple Shalom & an Organ Concert in the First United Methodist Church. Event begins at 9 AM at The Roy House. Bring your lawn chair and a brown bag lunch for a picnic on Grand Mall in Les Jardins de Mouton!Date: March 18, 2023Price: FreeTime: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM