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Festivals Acadiens et Creoles is one of the largest FREE public events in the state of Louisiana and the largest Cajun and Creole celebrations in the continental United States. This weekend-long festival takes place October 13-15, and is full of music, food, and culture. For more information about this event, visit their website.

Join the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra for a Night at the Movies! Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition, while Acadiana Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event as Harry, Ron, Hermione and all your favorite characters return to the screen and enchant the world all over again.Tickets are almost sold out! To purchase, visit the Heymann Center website.

Experience the ultimate fall celebration at Moncus Park’s “Autumn in the Oaks,” a free festival featuring seasonally themed kids’ activities, hayrides, fun jumps, delicious food and beverages, and endless festive fun! Learn more by visiting www.moncuspark.org/autumnintheoaks.

The "Open Car Show" at the Rayne Frog Fest Pavilion and see some super cool cars from the good ole days. Then, go Shop The Market inside the Rayne Civic Center for art, gifts and goodies! There were some wonderful talent again this year!!! Don't miss hearing about the history of the OST along Louisiana and across the country while you're there. Several engaging speakers drew in the crowd to the OST past.

Zack Edward & the Medicine hop on the Caravan and rock out for the ride.

Putting the "Medicine" in Medicine Ball Caravan, these cool dudes sound right at home on this trip in the Caravan.

Scott Mulvahill & Friends perform originals as they take a ride on the Caravan.

The University of Louisiana's wind and jazz ensembles will be presenting "Birds of Paradise" by James Syler on Tuesday, November 21 at 7pm in Angelle Hall. James Syler, who is a composer with numerous awards to his credit including the NBA/Revelli Prize, will be joining the ensembles for this performance. For more information, visit https://arts.louisiana.edu/news-events/news/20231110/ul-wind-ensemble-prepares-world-premiere-birds-paradise

Abbey Players is putting on "The Game's Afoot" directed by Mitchell Prudhomme. This comedic murder mystery tells the story of Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes. He has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of Christmas revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. For tickets and information, visit https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/abbey-players1/64cfae66406ed90e3eadb8f7/tickets?fbclid=IwAR1W7sMUNz_boLFeGVFJW8VOqWut-vzmsn6x5zfl81pE-fVyqtBx1XT2yz0

The UL Dance program is delighted to bring our annual Fall Dance concert to Lafayette audiences. Featuring a variety of original and restaged pieces by guest and faculty choreographers, State of LA Danse brings a wide spectrum of classical and contemporary dance to area audiences. This event will take place in the Ducrest-Gillfrey Auditorium in Angelle Hall on November 16-18 at 7:00pm and November 19 at 2:00pm. For tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/state-of-la-danse-2023-2755279