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Join the Bayou Culture Collaborative with Sunpie Barnes, Big Chief of Northside Skull and Bone Gang, on January 16, 2026 at noon for a gathering of people and organizations focused on preserving Louisiana’s heritage and examining the effects of land loss on local culture. To attend the event, you can find the zoom link on their Facebook here. The Louisiana Folklore Society is also hosting a gathering with a reception on January 23rd at the Roy House and the meeting on the 24th at UL Lafayette; they welcome students, academics, public folklorists, and community members who discuss current issues facing our state. The Louisiana Academy of Sciences, the oldest scientific organization in the state, is also celebrating their 100th anniversary with a meeting on March 6th and 7th at Centenary College. Those interested in registering for the event can click here.

UL Lafayette English Department invite acclaimed poet, Layli Long Soldier on Thursday, Feb 5 for reading and book signing. Long Soldier writes about Indigenous culture and history in response to the documentation of national archives and mythologies. Listen in the learn more from chair of the department, Leah Orr and professor, Joel Rhone about her influence and upcoming visit to UL.

Black Theater Experience is a regional theater program dedicated to showcasing and celebrating black theater work in all its forms; their mission is to amplify the voices and work of BIPOC artists. Production for their upcoming play Fabulation will begin in May, and they will also be partnering with the Acadiana Center for the Arts later this year in October. For more information on BTE, click here.

Right in the Eye is a movie concert composed of 12 films by Georges Méliès, a pioneer of the Cinema and a wizard of special effects. Jean-François Alcoléa, pianist, composer, improviser and scenographer, stages shows that reflect his multiple universes, combining music and sound compositions, lighting, still images and moving pictures, street arts, dance, texts, and plastic arts installations. They have an upcoming show taking place in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, February 4th as part of their national tour. For more information, click here.

Megan Constantin,KRVS assistant general manager and host of Encore, joined La Louisiane podcast for a conversation about the country Mardi Gras traditions of South Louisiana.

This Mardi Gras, we’re pulling off to the side of the road and driving head on into the weird, wild world of ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS! From fonky old couches and gas-station boudin to UFO landing sites, quirky churches, and the World’s Largest Whatever, Krewe de Canailles is celebrating all the things you stumble upon when you weren’t even looking. If it makes you laugh, scratch your head, or slam on the brakes—bring it to the parade and cruise with us through Downtown Lafayette! This year’s not just a parade—it’s a love letter to every detour, roadside gem, and glorious pile of junk that makes backroad adventures so unforgettable. Whether you’re marching with the krewe or just along for the ride, join us Friday, Feb. 6, 2026—this trip is one you’ll never forget! For more information, click here.

Dr. William Hochkeppel, retired director of bands at the UL School of Music, presents a concert with the UL Saxophone Quartet on Monday, February 2 at 7pm in Angelle Hall. The concert consists of a varied classical and popular music. Listen in for more information on the inspirations for the program.

Live from Cypress Lake Studios, Genuine Mustard is joining us on the Caravan!