4 Things You Should Do

1. Rojo Perez. Rojo Perez is a New York-based comedian. Originally from Puerto Rico, Perez moved to Florida for college and began performing stand-up comedy at age 20 in local clubs and small cafés. In a busy 2021, Perez made his network debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. He was also featured in Comedy Central’s Tight Five and served as a story editor for an upcoming Netflix show. Friday, Aug. 26 at 8:30 p.m. Club 337, 1521 W. Pinhook Road in Lafayette. Tickets on sale for $10 in advance, $15 at the door. LafayetteComedy@gmail.com or 337-298-4373.

2. Delcambre Shrimp Festival. Held on the third weekend of August, the Delcambre Shrimp Festival honors the shrimping industry with events including a shrimp cook-off, queens’ pageants, fais-do-do’s, carnival rides, boat parade, food court and much more. Enjoy signature shrimp dishes like boiled shrimp, fried shrimp, shrimp sauce piquante, shrimp salad and many more. Wednesday to Sunday, Aug. 17 – 21. Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds, 411 S. Richard St., in Delcambre. ShrimpFestival.net or 337-685-2653.

3. Acadian Culture Day. Join the Bayou Vermilion District for a family-friendly day of live music, great food, art, cooking, storytelling, spinning and weaving, wood carving, arts and crafts, open hearth cooking and other demonstrations. Food and beverage available for purchase.  Admission is free. Sunday, Aug. 14th from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette. Vermilionville.org or 337-233-4077.

4. Luke Bryan. Country songwriter Luke Bryan is bringing his Raised Up Right Tour this summer to Acadiana. He will be joined by special guests Riley Green, Mitchell Tenpenny and DJ Rock. Friday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. Cajundome, 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette. Cajundome.com or 337-265-2104.

Aug. 6

Battle of the Salons: Villains Unhinged

What: Battle of the Salons is a Hair Competition Fashion Show for local top salons to compete and show their creativity. All proceeds benefiting Foster Friends of Acadiana. The theme for Battle of the Salons this year is Villains Unhinged. 

Where: Cajundome, 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette.

When: Saturday at 7 p.m.

Details: Cajundome.com 

 

Aug. 6

Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market

What: First Saturday of the month from February to December except July. Enjoy what’s fresh for the season from area farms and local waters, along with tasting opportunities and recipes, live music, kids activities and other special events. 

Where: Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing and Pavilion, 605 S. Railroad St. (Hwy. 330), Delcambre

When: Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Details: DelcambreMarket.org 

 

Aug. 6 – 27

Bourré at The Brewery

What: Each week, the brewery hosts a front porch jam session, a French table, and a friendly game of Bourré. Bourré is a popular card game in South Louisiana. It’s a trick-taking game, similar to Spades. If you don’t know how to play, the locals will be happy to show you. 

Where: Bayou Teche Brewing, 1002 Noth Lane, Arnaudville

When: Sundays from 2 – 5 p.m.

Details: BayouTecheBrewing.com or 337-754-5122

 

Aug. 6 – 27

Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) 

What: Dance the afternoon away with local Cajun musicians at Vermilionville’s weekly Sunday Dance. Refreshments will be available for this smoke-free all ages show. Admission is for events only and does not include entry to the park. Bal du Dimanche will be a concert format, as opposed to a dance, until further notice. 

Where: Vermilionville’s Performance Center, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette.

When: Sundays, 1 – 4 p.m.

Details: www.Vermilionville.org or

337-233-4077

Admission: $10

 

Aug. 2 – 30

Teche Area Farmers Market

What: Experience our harvest of delicious, locally grown produce and homemade products by

area farmers, artists and crafters. Also included are handcrafted cypress yard objects, bread

and fresh baked goods, ceramics, honey, jellies, jams, herbs, candies, wooden bowls and

utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and much more.

Where: Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia

When: Every Tuesday 2:30 – 6 p.m. and Saturday 7 – 11 a.m.

Details: 337-369-2330 or Facebook.com/TecheAreaFestivalandFarmersMarket

Admission: Free

 

Aug. 3 – 31

GLC Farmers Market

What: Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies and other items grown

locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.

Where: GLC Meat Market, 6110 Loreauville Road, New Iberia

When: Wednesdays from 2 – 6 p.m.

Details: 337-577-9160 or GLCRanch.com

 

Aug. 4 – 25

Bayou Teche French Table

What: Celebrate the Cajun Culture and improve your French speaking skills regardless of your level of French. Additionally, enjoy conversations with francophones and francophiles who visit New Iberia from all over the world as well as students in the French Immersion setting at North Lewis Elementary. Vive le francais!

Where: McDonald’s, 1501 Center St., New Iberia

When: Thursdays from 7 – 8 a.m.

Details: 337-519-7942

 

Aug. 5

Steven Lolli

What: Steven Lolli began earning his underground status as the only white, Jewish comedian in black comedy clubs in south L.A. in the early 2000’s. Lolli, who found it impossible to get meaningful stage time in Hollywood’s comedy clubs, ventured to a different side of town and became an irregular act in front of an unlikely audience gaining him cult status in LA when he was eventually chosen as a creative collaborator by Katt Williams. 

Where: Club 337, 1521 W. Pinhook Road, Lafayette.

When: Friday at 8:30 p.m.

Details: LafayetteComedy@gmail.com or 337-298-4373

Admission: $10 – $12

 

Aug. 6 – 27

Le Jam á Vermilionville: Acoustic Sessions

What: The Jam is open to all skill levels – beginner to professional. The Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians and is open to both participants and those who just want to sit back and listen. Admission is free for the Jam only and does not include entry to the park.

Where: Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette

When: Saturdays from 1 – 3 p.m.

Details: Vermilionville.org or

337-233-4077

 

Aug. 6 – 27

Beats on the Bayou

What: Live concert under Isle of Iberia’s pavilion featuring Swampland Revival Band, Matthew Ewing All Star Band, Andy Smith and The Cast. Come out, meet friends, listen to live music and dance the evening away. Tickets are $10 and admission is open to the public.

Where: Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 911 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia.

When: Saturdays from 6 – 9 p.m.

Details: IsleofIberia.com or 337-256-8681

 

Aug. 13

Zydeco Capital Jam

What: Zydeco Capital Jam is a monthly jam session for zydeco musicians and fans taking place on the second Saturday of every month. The Zydeco Capital Jam is the first of its kind in nearly a decade recalling the tradition from when Zydeco legend Roy Carrier would jam with other great musicians at the Offshore Lounge in Lawtell. 

Where: St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, 978 Kennerson Road, Opelousas

When: Saturday from 1 – 3 p.m.

Details: CajunTravel.com or

337-948-8004

 

Aug. 13

Second Saturday ArtWalk

What: The monthly event occurs monthly, every second Saturday, and features exhibits, live music, theatrical performances, and immersive artistic experiences in the shops, galleries, museums, and streets of Downtown Lafayette.

Where: Downtown Lafayette

When: Saturday from 6 – 8 p.m.

Details: DowntownLafayette.org

 

Aug. 13

JD & Company Launch

What: Sisters, Maree Elizabeth DeBuse and Marilynn DeBuse White, are happy to announce the launch of JD & Company with a product line that centers around new and exciting card games developed by Maree. The games feature original artwork created specifically for this product line by nationally recognized artist, Paul Schexnayder. The games are designed for entertainment and educational purposes and are perfect as a memory game card for senior citizens. The games are 100% American made and designed. In addition to the games, the art will be featured on gift and home decor items. Products include kitchen accessories, mugs, coasters, cookie jars, platters, towels and so much more. Public is welcome. 

Where: A&E Gallery, 335 West St. Peter Street, New Iberia

When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

 

Aug. 15

Fete-Dieu du Teche

What: The annual Eucharistic procession on the Bayou Teche with stops along the way for Rosary, Benediction and mobile confession. Foot procession to the Landing in Leonville starts at 9 a.m., and the boat procession departs at 9:30 am. The day ends with foot processions into Notre Dame for Benediction, St. Martin du Tours for Benediction, and down Main Street to Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel for Vespers and Benediction.

Where: Along the Teche, stopping at each church on the bayou: Arnaudville, Cecilia, Breaux Bridge, and Parks.

When:  Monday from 8 a.m to 6 p.m.

Details: Facebook @Fete-Dieu du Teche or 337-394-6550

 

Aug. 17

Lunch & Learn feat. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser & Ben Berthelot

What: Join Downtown Lafayette to hear this conversation about the importance of tourism in downtown districts, the impact that cultural attractions can have on tourists from a state & regional level, and how the return of large-scale events and festivals have performed.

Where: Rock ‘n’ Bowl, 905 Jefferson St., Lafayette

When: Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. –

1 p.m.

Details: DowntownLafayette.org

Admission: $20 

 

Aug. 19

Eagles vs Fleetwood Mac Tribute

What: Enjoy a special Tribute Night featuring the music of the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac thanks to KTDY 99.9 and Classic Rock 105.1. 

Where: Rock ‘n’ Bowl, 905 Jefferson St., Lafayette

When: Friday at 9 p.m.

Details: TheRocknBowl.com/Lafayette

Admission: $17

 

Aug. 19

NXT Series: Scenic World + Rad Wagon

What: Coming off the heels of their electrifying Festival International set, Lafayette’s own Scenic World is joined by a three-piece horn section to perform songs from their latest LP, Dissolving Art (released in December of 2021) as well as other crowd favorites. Rad Wagon, Lafayette alt-rock veterans, takes the stage for the first time after a three year hiatus, performing songs from their extensive catalogue stretching back to 2014.

Where: Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette

When: Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Details:  AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org

 

Aug. 20

Les Cadiens Du Teche Cajun Dance

What: Les Cadiens du Teche (Cajun French Music Association) dance to Cajun music with a meal, door prizes, cake walk, 50/50 and camaraderie, at their monthly public meeting.

Where: La Louisiane Banquet Hall, 5509 Hwy. 14, New Iberia

When: Every third Wednesday of the month from 7 – 9:30 p.m.

Details: Facebook.com/LesCadiensDuTeche or 337-258-1876

 

Aug. 21

Listening Room Chamber Music Series

What: Acadiana Center for the Arts and Acadiana Symphony Orchestra are pleased to present another way to experience world-class symphonic music in a smaller, more intimate, salon-style setting. Concerts are held in the AcA’s James Devin Moncus Theater, which is converted to take on the feel of a living room or parlor. 

Where: Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette

When: Sunday at 3 p.m.

Details:  AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org. 

 

Aug. 26

Marine Corps League Monthly Meeting

What: The General W.S. McIlhenny Detachment of the Marine Corps League invites all active Marines and Marine veterans to attend the group’s monthly meeting.

Where: Veterans Memorial Building in New Iberia’s City Park

When:  Fourth Tuesday of each month starting at 7 p.m. 

Details: 337–967–3650

 

Aug. 27

NISH SODA Club Organ Donation Event

What: Teche Driving Academy, LOPA (Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency) and the NISH SODA (Student Organ Donation Advocates) Club will be hosting their first advocacy event to inspire and educate the public about organ donation and to help individuals register to be organ donors – and someone’s miracle. 

Where: DMV parking lot, 1613 E. Main St., New Iberia

When: Saturday 

Details: 337-608-8162 n