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Art in the Park will be held on April 29th from 10 am - 12 pm, and it is a great opportunity for the public to participate in and enjoy the event. The event is free and open to all.Many benefits of participating, including the opportunity to create your own work of art and take it home, activities for all ages, materials provided, and classes led by local arts professionals, including Imperial Calcasieu Museum Resident Artists!

Opening reception for "Five Artist Art Show". Come enjoy some great art and engaging conversation from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Refreshments will be served courtesy of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority.

THE LEH SUPPORTS CULTURAL EFFORTS THROUGHOUT LOUISIANA BY AWARDING GRANTS TO LOCAL CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS.These awards fund large- and small-scale humanities public programs, from university events to those sponsored by museums, libraries, cultural centers, and historical societies. Current and upcoming grant opportunities are further detailed on their website.

Habitat for Humanity is partnering with UL for a Stuff the Truck event, where we will pick up gently used items donated by students, faculty, staff, and member of the community. By registering to volunteer you will be helping us load these donated items into the Habitat for Humanity ReStore truck. This event will be held on two separate days.For more information about this event and other volunteer opportunities, click here.

The exhibit, "Common Ground: Artists Inspired by Place," will open with a reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, at Glide Studios Lafayette, 715 Lee Ave., Lafayette. The show, hosted by Harold Bernard, is a cultural celebration of art with works by seven South Louisiana artists. It will remain on view during Festival International de Louisiane in downtown Lafayette. Visitation is by appointment by calling (337) 258-6788 or emailing harold@glidestudioslafayette.com. For more information, visit glidestudioslafayette.com.

Part celebration of spring's arrival, part fundraiser for UL Lafayette's Ira Nelson Horticulture Center, and part educational outreach and resource for the enhancement of horticulture in Acadiana, Festival des Fleurs de Louisiane is celebrating its 30th year!Over 100 expected gardening-related vendors provide the show's main attraction. Festival-goers will discover a wealth of resources and activities as local gardening societies host displays and informational kiosks that will share gardening techniques with attendees. Food trucks will serve snacks, snow cones, and coffee, so bring the family and make a day of it!8am - 4pm · Blackham Coliseum 2330 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LouisianaFor more information, visit their website.

Suite des Sens is a Cajun-French poetry book written by Jean Arceneaux and Barry Ancelet.Poetry book release and signing party Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at the Hideaway on Lee.

Music & Market returns to the Opelousas live music scene for a four-week Spring series beginning Thursday, April 20th. The relaunched series will happen on Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. on the grounds of the Courthouse Square in downtown Opelousas. Kicking off the series is zydeco and Cajun music fan favorite Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, followed by Don Fontenot and Les Amis (April 27), Cypress Band featuring Willie Tee & Lynn August (May 4) and Leon Chavis & the Zydeco Flames (May 11).Music & Market is designed to help promote the area’s music heritage and bring attention to local farmers and their produce, a strong component of the culinary trail. Since its inception in 2007, the music series has featured over 120 outdoor performances highlighting a long list of Louisiana musicians including Grammy award winners such as Lost Bayou Ramblers (2017 “Kalenda”), Chubby Carriere (2011 for “Zydeco Junkie”) and Steve Riley (2014 with “Courtbouillon.”)

Pippin follows a story told by a traveling troupe of actors led by the cunning and charming Leading Player. Pippin is the story of a young prince, heir to the throne, who is searching for his own “corner of the sky.” Pippin returns from university certain that he will find a fulfilling purpose in life. As encouraged by the Leading Player, Pippin dabbles in bloody battle, licentious and lusty sexual entanglements, and savvy political maneuvers, only to discover that true happiness is more complicated than he thought.*Some dialogue may be inappropriate for younger viewers*For more information about this play or to purchase tickets, visit their website.

Everything for the garden enthusiast: plants, herbal products, pottery, garden art and workshops. Get there early to attend Master Gardener presentations. Food trucks will be onsite, and the blooming onions are a sellout every year. Don't forget to bring your wagon! For more information, visit the Louisiana Travel website.$5 admission charged.