FEB. 1-28

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

FEB. 2-23

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

FEB. 3

The Williams Family Band ft. Nathan, Sr., El Sido, Lil’ Nate, & Dennis Paul Williams

What: The family that has de ned Creole music for decades finally plays together for one night featuring band leaders Nathan, Sr., El Sido, Lil’ Nate, and Dennis Paul Williams.

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

When: Thursday from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Details: AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org or 337-233-7060

FEB. 3-24

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

FEB. 5

Bayou Mardi Gras Parade

What: This is a family styled Mardi Gras celebration, on the banks of the Bayou Teche on Historic Main Street.

Where: Downtown New Iberia

When: Saturday from 6 – 8 p.m.

Details: IberiaTravel.com or 337-367-2844

FEB. 5-26

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 nest 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

FEB. 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 event 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: Vermilionville.org or 337-233-4077

Admission: $10

FEB. 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

FEB. 12

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

FEB. 12

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

FEB. 16

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

FEB. 18

Dave Matthews Tribute Band

What: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band has been performing sold out shows around the world for nearly 20 years. This 5-piece ensemble strives to pay homage to their famous counterparts by matching the excitement, energy, intensity and intimacy of a DMB live show.

Where: Grouse Room, 417 Jefferson St., Lafayette

When: Friday at 8 p.m.

Details: TheGrouseRoom.com

FEB. 19

Todd O’Neill & Cat Daddy

What: Enjoy an evening of live music and bowling.

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

When: Saturday at 9 p.m.

Details: TheRocknBowl.com/Lafayette

FEB. 19

The Pine Leaf Boys

What: Louisiana’s nest, world- renowned Pine Leaf Boys have made a name for presenting their own inimitable brand of Louisiana music with youthful exuberance, blending the sounds of Cajun, Zydeco, Swamp-Pop, Country, and Soul.

Where: Hideaway on Lee, 407 Lee Ave., Lafayette

When: Saturday at 8 p.m.

Details: HideawayOnLee.com or 337- 484-1141

FEB. 19

Carencro Mardi Gras Parade

What: The parade starts at Carencro High and ends by Carencro Community Center.

Where: Downtown Carencro

When: Saturday at 11 a.m.

Details: CarencroParade.com or 337- 288-5589

FEB. 19

Krewe des Chiens Parade for Dogs

What: This is a Mardi Gras event for the whole family. Join the fun and walk your dog in the parade. Costumes encouraged but not required. Open to all breeds, sizes and origins of dogs.

Where: Downtown Lafayette

When: Saturday at 2 p.m.

Details: ParadeforDogs.org

FEB. 19

Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Mardi Gras Parade

What: Known for colorful oats, rocking bands and some of the best beads and throws in Acadiana, the Rio parade rolls each year two Saturdays before Mardi Gras and captures the attention and praise of more than 100,000 smiling spectators.

Where: Downtown to Cajun Field in Lafayette

When: Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

Details: RioLafayette.com or 337-984-6522

FEB. 19

Imperial Mardi Gras Ball

What: The ball is a formal presentation of the Imperial Mardi Gras King and Queen. These two public figures will be riding in the Opelousas Mardi Gras Parade on Mardi Gras Day waving to the crowds and celebrating the season.

Where: Delta Grand Theatre, 120 S Market St., Opelousas

When: Saturday at 7 p.m.

Details: Facebook.com/ OpelousasImperialMardiGras or 337-948-8004

FEB. 20

Courir de Mardi Gras

What: An old-fashion Mardi Gras Run.

Where: Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette

Details: Vermilionville.org or 337-233-4077

FEB. 20

Scott Mardi Gras Parade

What: This parade travels through the city with many throws, oats, and Family fun.

Where: Downtown Scott

When: Sunday at 1 p.m.

Details: ScottSBA.org/Mardi-Gras or 337-269-5155

FEB. 22

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

FEB. 25

Krewe of Adonis Parade

What: The parade begins at the intersection of Brashear Ave. and Federal Ave. turning onto Onstead St. and continuing down Sixth St. to Marguerite St., Ninth St./Hwy.70, Brashear onto Victor II Blvd. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St.

Where: Downtown Morgan City

When: Friday at 7 p.m.

Details: CajunCoast.com

FEB. 25 – MARCH 1

Eunice Mardi Gras Celebration

What: Throughout the weekend, experience the town’s rural traditions with jam sessions, street dances, cooking demos, Mardi Gras exhibits, Courir de Mardi Gras procession or “chicken run” and a special Liberty Theater show.

Where: Walnut & 2nd St., Downtown Eunice

Details: CajunTravel.com or 337-457-7389

FEB. 26

Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade

What: This family friendly parade to celebrate Mardi will run from the Public Works Building through to Fountainview Drive.

Where: Downtown Youngsville

When: Saturday at 11 a.m.

Details: Youngsville.us or 337-856-4181

FEB. 26

Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade

What: The parade begins on Hwy. 182/ Main St. at the Sager-Brown facility, continues down Hwy. 182/Main St., turns left onto Martin Luther King Blvd., turns right on Bollard St., ending at Baldwin Community Center on Bollard St.

Where: Downtown Baldwin

When: Saturday at 1 p.m.

Details: CajunCoast.com or 985-380-8224

FEB. 27

Krewe of Galatea Parade

What: The parade route will begin on 2nd Street under the La. 182 bridge and proceeds to Onstead Street continuing down Sixth St. to Marguerite St., Ninth St./Hwy.70, Clothilde to onto Victor II Blvd. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St.

Where: Morgan City

When: Sunday at 2 p.m.

Details: CajunCoast.com

FEB. 27

Courir de Mardi Gras in Church Point

What: Courir begins at 8 a.m. and ends downtown for a parade at 1:30 p.m.

Where: Saddle Tramp Clubhouse, 1036 E. Ebey St., Church Point

When: Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Details: AcadiaTourism.org or 337-684-2026

MARCH 1

Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association Pageant & Ball

What: This genuine South Louisiana Mardi Gras Ball features dazzling costumes in a glittering array of colors and themes, and more rhinestones and sequins than stars in the heavens. This ball is open to the public.

Where: Heymann Performing Arts Center, 1373 S. College Road, Lafayette.

When: Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Details: GoMardiGras.com or 337-291- 5540

MARCH 1

Opelousas Mardi Gras Parade & Celebration

What: The Opelousas Mardi Gras Parade marches through downtown Opelousas starting near Le Vieux Village Heritage Park. The parade continues down East Landry Street, then continues past the oaks of the Courtyard Square until it turns left on Liberty and travels back up Vine Street.

Where: Downtown Opelousas

When: Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Details: CajunTravel.com or 337-948-8004

MARCH 1

Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade

What: Enjoy a family-oriented Mardi Gras parade with oats, bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty, Grand Marshal, elaborate and colorful costumes, and tons of beads and throws.

Where: Hwy 90 E at College Rd., Jeanerette

When: Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Details: IberiaTravel.com or 337-577-5591

MARCH 1

Franklin Mardi Gras Parade

What: The parade begins at Franklin Senior High School on Main St., proceeds east on Main St., making a U-turn and then continues onto Willow St. The parade then turns right onto Third St., disbanding at the end of Third St.

Where: Downtown Franklin

When: Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Details: CajunCoast.com

MARCH 1

Krewe of Hephaestus Parade

What: The parade begins on the corner of Sixth and Sycamore St., proceeds on Sixth St. to Marguerite St. to Ninth St./ Hwy. 70, to Clothilde, to Victor II Blvd. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St.

Where: Downtown Morgan City

When: Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Details: CajunCoast.com

MARCH 1

Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival

What: Festivities begin at 9 a.m. with a Catholic Mass; followed by live music, folk arts and crafts, Children’s Mardi Gras, and adult parade.

Where: Downtown, Iota

When: Tuesday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Details: IotaMardiGras.com or 337-523-6557

MARCH 1

Carnival d’ Acadie (Mardi Gras)

What: The Heart of Cajun Prairie invites everyone to a Mardi Gras celebration “Rice City Style” on Fat Tuesday with live music, food, costume contests, carnival rides, parades and more. No ice chests on carnival grounds.

Where: Downtown Crowley

When: Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Details: Crowley-La.com or 337-783-0821

                               4 things you should do:

1) Country Mardi Gras. This is a country dance at the AcA celebrating the rural traditions of Mardi Gras in the big city. Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys will take the stage and perform traditional Mardi Gras songs with guest performances by members of the Grand Marais, Basile, Tee Mamou, and Ossun Mardi Gras runs. Ancelet will deliver a shortened version of his annual lecture on country Mardi Gras celebrations, which he delivers every year at the Liberty Theater in Eunice. Dinner provided by Tony Chachere’s world renowned chefs is included in the general admission ticket for $35, which includes food, music, dancing and canailles surprises throughout the night. Saturday, Feb. 5 from 5 – 10 p.m. Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. AcadianaCenterForTheArts.org.

2) Krewe de Canailles Walking Parade. Krewe de Canailles is walking parade composed of individual sub-krewes. Any group of people can pull together to create a krewe. The only rules are your floats have to be man-powered and your throws eco-friendly. Friday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. in Downtown Lafayette. KreweDeCanailles.com.

3) Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette. Enjoy carnival rides and games, live music, food vendors and of course parades that roll through the festival grounds. Times vary from Friday, Feb. 25 – Tuesday, March 1. GoMardiGras.com

4) Jim Gaffigan. World-renowned comedian Jim Gaffigan brings his Fun Tour to the Cajundome for an unforgettable night of laughs. Friday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. Cajundome, 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette. Cajundome.com.