Slim's Y-Ki-Ki 8471 Highway 182, Opelousas, LA 70570, Slim's is one of the most popular Zydeco dance halls in the state, attracting the top bands and visitors around the world., 337-942-6242

Richard's Club 11178 Highway 190, Opelousas, LA 70570, Been in business since the fifties and is a major stopping point on the Chitlin' Circuit, featuring some of the big names in R&B., 337-543-8233

Offshore Lounge 322 Perry Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570, Located in Lawtell, 5 Miles West of Opelousas, Popular Zydeco accordionist and bandleader Roy Carrier runs this dance hall and also lives nearby. There is a Zydeco jam every Thursday and dances on weekends., 337-351-2404

Frank's Bar 603 East Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70577, This local hangout has been around for over 50 years. Catch the karaoke on Wednesday nights and live music on Saturday nights. , 337-407-2288

Opelousas Music & Market Series [Friday, Jul. 11, 2008] Vine & Landry Streets, Opelousas, LA 70570, Farmer's Market Pavilion, The Opelousas Music & Market Series features live Cajun/Zydeco music and a featured vegetable on Fridays. The event takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with music beginning at 6 p.m. The actual dates of the events are July 11, 18, 25 and September 12, 19, and 26., 337-948-5227

Annual Zydeco King & Queen Ball [Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008] 1524 South Market Street , Opelousas, LA 70570, North Park Teen Center, The King & Queen chosen here will reign over the Southwest Zydeco Festival. Features live music and contests all evening. , Sponsored By: Southern Development Foundation , 337-942-2392

Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Musical Festival [Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008] Zydeco Park , Plaisance, LA 70570, Located 7 Miles North of Opelousas, Leading up to the annual Zydeco Festival, you can enjoy a ball, fun run and 5k race, a jam session, and a kick-off dance. The best bands from across Acadian perform on stages set in the middle of the Cajun Prairie. Creole food, kid's games, and arts & crafts booths will also be on hand., 337-942-2392

Zydeco Extravaganza [Friday, May. 29, 2009] Evangeline Downs Race Track and Casino, Held the last weekend in May, this is the biggest event on the Zydeco calendar. Twelve hours of continuous Zydeco music featuring South Louisiana's best bands can be heard., 318-234-9695

Church Point Buggy Festival [Thursday, Jun. 4, 2009] Lougarre Street, Church Point, LA 70525, Held at City Park, The Church Point Buggy Festival is an annual event in the "Buggy Capital of the World" featuring music, pageants, a carnival, arts and crafts, contests, a buggy display, parade, and fantastic Cajun food.

Opelousas Spice and Music Festival [Thursday, Jun. 4, 2009] 828 East Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, Located at Opelousas' South City Park, Celebrating the distinction of being the “Zydeco Capital of the World” and the “Spice Capital of Louisiana,” this annual festival features spices, food, arts, crafts, cooking demonstrations, cook-offs, pepper eating contests, a parade, and carnival rides. , 337-948-5227

Louisiana Yambilee Festival [Friday, Oct. 30, 2009] Located at the Yambilee Fairgrounds, An annual event that honors the yam, the Louisiana Yambilee Festival features food and craft booths, pageants, a parade, and carnival rides., 337-948-8848