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ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS

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Cinema

  • Carmike 10
    501 Acadiana Mall Circle • Lafayette, LA 70501
    337-989-8003
    Catch all of Hollywood's latest blockbusters at this ten screen theater.

  • Grand 16, The
    3141 Johnston Street • Lafayette, LA 70501
    337-210-1620
    Southern Theatres, owned and operated by George Solomon was created in May of 2002. George Solomon has been in the theatre business with his family for over 50 years. The company develops and operates state-of-the art multiplex stadium seating movie theatres.

  • Grand 14 - Ambassador
    2315 Kaliste Saloom Road • Lafayette, LA 70501
    337-984-5040
    Southern Theatres, owned and operated by George Solomon was created in May of 2002. George Solomon has been in the theatre business with his family for over 50 years. The company develops and operates state-of-the art multiplex stadium seating movie theatres.

Night Life

  • Grant Street Dancehall
    1113 West Grant Street • Lafayette, LA 70501
    337-237-8513
    Grant Street is Lafayette's premier night club for R&B, roots music, rock and roll and the most popular Zydeco and Cajun bands.

  • Stan's Downtown
    116 East Vermilion Street • Lafayette, LA 70506
    337-231-6901
    Stan's offers a patio and two levels of fun, food, and dancing. There are two full service bars and hot DJ's.

  • Bob's Pub
    104 Republic #5 • Lafayette, LA 70508
    337-984-9540
    Features live music and a happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Lunch is served daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Nitetown
    524 Jefferson Street • Lafayette, LA 70501
    337-593-8551
    Nitetown is located in the heart of downtown Lafayette. It offers live music, DJ's, dancing and drink specials.

Concerts & Performances

  • Downtown Alive!
    Located at Parc Sans Souci & Parc International
    337-291-5566
    Downtown Alive! is the largest weekly outdoor concert series in Louisiana. The "Spring" and "Fall" series include Cajun, zydeco, reggae, blues, Latin, alternative rock, rock & roll, rhythm and blues, and country music.

  • Heyman Center
    1373 South College Road • Lafayette, LA 70503
    337-291-5540
    The Heymann Center offers great acoustics, an intimate seating arrangement, and quality equipment. In addition, the Frem Boustany Convention Center, with a banquet capacity of 1,800 and an exhibit area of 20,000 square feet, completes the facility.

  • Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Conservatory
    412 Travis Street • Lafayette, LA 70503
    337-232-4277
    A vibrant and dynamic organization that presents live music from Master Works to Pops, from small ensembles, to chamber groups, and from educational concerts to Opera.

  • Chorale Acadienne
    412 Travis Street • Lafayette, LA 70503
    337-269-8874
    Chorale Acadienne was founded to bring the masterworks of choral music to the people of Acadiana.The group is a local, volunteer, nonprofit choral group. They have performed in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., New York City and in the Czech Republic.

Festivals & Fairs

  • Acadian Village Courir du Mardi Gras
    337-981-2364
    Held the Saturday before Mardi Gras since 1982, Acadian Village Courir du Mardi Gras is a celebration where one can wander through the theme park, see demonstrations, hear a full day of music, and eat some regional food.

  • Downtown Alive
    Parc International
    337-291-5566
    Downtown Alive! Is the biggest and best downtown tradition in Lafayette with a series of outdoor concerts for the whole family.

  • Louisiana Crossroads
    Acadiana Center and Central School Theater
    A concert series, record label and economic development project of the Acadiana Arts Council and Lafayette Economic Development Authority.

  • Acadiana Symphony Orchestra [Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009]
    Heyman Performing Arts Center

  • Performing Arts Society of Acadiana [Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009]
    Heyman Performing Arts Center
    337-237-2787

Sporting Events

  • Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
    2235 Cresswell Lane Extension • Opelousas, LA 70501
    Located 2 Miles North of Lafayette
    337-896-7223, 877-770-7867
    "And they're off!" is the cry that marks the raising of the gate at Evangeline Downs. Horse racing and wagering are two time-honored traditions in Cajun South Louisiana. The casino offers 1,627 of the latest slot machines, The Cajun Buffet, Mojo's sports bar, Blackberry's fine dining, and Zydeco's casino lounge

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