Upcoming Events: The What, Where and When for April

1. Festival International de Louisiane. Festival is a premiere International music and arts festival known for bringing a variety of unique and emerging performers to Louisiana that will feature seven music stages, arts and crafts vendors, local food and other family friendly activities. Wednesday – Sunday, April 24 – 28. Downtown Lafayette. FestivalInternational.org.

2. Scott Boudin Festival. This festival, held at the “Boudin Capital of the World,” offers a family friendly weekend with carnival rides, bands, arts and crafts and lots of food. Boudin is deeply ingrained in Cajun culture, and the Scott community is proud to celebrate and share it. You can find all kinds of mouth-watering boudin at this festival as local vendors serve up a variety of boudin types and flavors, like cheese-filled, jalapeño and more. Friday – Sunday, April 5 – 6. 125 Lions Club St., Scott. ScottBoudinFestival.com.

3. AcA All Stars Series: The Secret Sisters. The Secret Sisters are a folk and country duo renowned for their heavenly harmonies and evocative storytelling. Their music captures the essence of Southern tradition with a modern, heartfelt twist. Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org

4. Books Along the Teche Literary Festival. This literary festival honors Iberia authors and others from around the world while focusing on James Lee Burke’s legendary literary character, Dave Robicheaux, and his hometown with storytelling, workshops, academic symposium, theatrical vignettes, music, local cuisine, Dave Robicheaux tours and a 5K run. Friday – Sunday, April 5 – 7. Downtown New Iberia. BooksAlongtheTecheLiteraryFestival.com.

April 2

Bob Dylan

What: Bob Dylan’s career has lasted the better part of fifty years now. He has never gotten by on sentimentality or nostalgia. He has never repeated his successes. Dylan has always pushed his work ahead.

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

When: Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Details: HeymannCenter.com

April 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

April 3 – 24

Yoga in the Park

What: Enjoy yoga with various instructors and techniques.

Where: Moncus Park, 2913 Johnston St., Lafayette

When: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Details: MoncusPark.com

April 4

Acadiana Po-Boy Festival

What: This festival celebrates the legacy of the humble poboy sandwich, expands its boundaries, and seeks to promote the culture & hospitality of Acadiana through food, music and fun. Vendors will be selling poboys, beverages, arts and crafts, kids activities, live entertainment and more.

Where: Parc Sans Souci, Downtown Lafayette

When: Saturday, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Details: AcadianaPoboyFestival.com

April 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: Cane River Pecan Company – Pie Bar, 254 W. Main St., New Iberia

McDonald’s, 1501 Center St., New Iberia

When: Thursdays from 8 – 10 a.m.

Details: 337-519-7942

April 5

DTA! Corey Ledet

What: Get ready to groove to the soulful tunes of Corey Ledet at Downtown Alive!, which is presented by long standing DTA! supporter, Evangeline Maid, and produced by Downtown Lafayette Unlimited. Please leave ice chests at home and help keep DTA! free by grabbing a drink from the beverage tent and a bite to eat from food vendors.

Where: Parc Sans Souci, Downtown Lafayette

When: Friday from 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Details: DowntownLafayette.org

April 5

Food Truck Friday: Family Night Outs

What: Get ready for a fun-filled evening with Food Truck Friday: Family Night Out, brought to you by Home Bank. Dive into a feast from local food trucks featuring everything from chicken wings and creole to gourmet sweet treats. And there’s more – enjoy a drink from our bar and chill to live music from local talents, all set in our beautiful park at sunset. It’s the perfect mix of tasty food, tunes and togetherness.

Where: Moncus Park, 2901 Johnston St, Lafayette

When: Fridays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Details: MoncusPark.org/Food-Truck-Fridays

April 6 – 27

Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market

What: Come out to the horse farm every Saturday rain or shine for some of the best homegrown goods in Lafayette.

Where: Moncus Park, 2913 Johnston St., Lafayette

When: Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Details: MarketAtMoncusPark.com

April 6 – 27

Cajun Jam

What: Vermilionville’s weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville Living Museum & Folklife Park and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Admission is free but 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

April 6 – 27

Agora Open Air Market

What: This market features local vendors and will be taking place every Saturday across from the Lafayette Public Library. If you’re interested in getting involved with Agora Market, please email lafayetteagora@gmail.com.

Where: 720 Lafayette St., Lafayette

When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Details: DowntownLafayette.org

April 7 – 28

Bal du Dimanche

What: Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) every week. This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall. Admission includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History museum.

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

When: Sundays, 1 – 4 p.m.

Details: Vermilionville.org or 337-233-4077

Admission: $10

April 7 – 28

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

April 11

AcA LA Crossroads: Arbo

What: Nashville up-and-comers return Arbo to their hometown for an electrifying evening of music, as they bring their unique blend of folk, rock, and Cajun influences back to where it all began.

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

When: Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Details: AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org

April 13

Classic Car Show

What: Enjoy this free car show with a provided lunch and music by Fifth Edition.

Where: Azalea Estates Senior Living, 1318 Andre St., New Iberia

When: Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

April 13

Student Arts Expo

What: Student Arts Expo is an explosion of creativity from the next generation of creative leaders. This month’s expo will showcase the 15th year of Lafayette Parish Student Arts Expo

Where: Downtown Lafayette

When: Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Details: AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org

April 13

Second Saturday ArtWalk

What: The monthly event occurs 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

April 17

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

April 18

Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet

What: The Annual Banquet is a must-attend event for anyone who is active in the Iberia Parish business community. The event highlights some of our best assets in Iberia Parish, supercharges attendees for another successful year in Iberia Parish, and gives attendees a valuable networking opportunity.

Where: Cade Community Center, 1688 Smede Highway, St. Martinville

When: Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

Details: IberiaChamber.org/AnnualBanquet

April 19 – 21

El Festival Español de Nueva Iberia (New Iberia Spanish Festival)

What: This festival celebrates the 240th anniversary of the founding of New Iberia by the Spanish with gala, “Running of the Bulls” dog-friendly 5K/1mile fun run, parade, paella/tapas/jambalaya cook-off, Spanish dessert bake-off, Spanish re-enactment, Spanish family genealogy displays, live Spanish, Cajun, & Zydeco music & entertainment; arts & crafts show; free Spanish dance lessons; visiting royalty paella eating contest; children’s tent, mass and more.

Where: Bouligny Plaza, Downtown New Iberia

When: Friday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Details: NewIberiaSpanishFestival.com

April 20

Spring Fest

What: Experience the best of the Park at Moncus Park’s SpringFest, a vibrant day filled with fun activities, a farmer’s market, delicious food, yoga, games, tours and educational talks. Get your groove on with tunes from the Cajun Jam and Swampland String Band, making it the ultimate day out for fun, learning and making connections under the sun. Don’t miss out on this spectacular celebration of spring.

Where: Moncus Park, 2901 Johnston St., Lafayette

When: Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Details: MoncusPark.org

April 23

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

April 29

Les Vues Film Series

What: Les Vues is a free monthly film series curated by filmmakers and enthusiasts, mostly from around the state. The films will range from features, documentaries, student film, shorts, animation, etc., that focus on the themes surrounding cultures. Les Vues free film series will continue the last Monday evening of each month at 6:30 PM.

Where: Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette.

When: Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Details: BayouVermilionDistrict.org