A weekly curated playlist by local musician Philippe Billeaudeaux featuring music by Lafayette, LA musicians with a weekly rundown of live music happening in and around the area. Tune in each week here or follow us on Spotify for your weekly dose of the sounds of Lafayette. The Freetown Boom Boom…
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If you're looking to spend some time in the Hub City and want to know what events are happening, you're in the right place. We'll give you a weekly rundown of live music and other events taking place each week in the Happiest City in America. For a complete list of events happening in November click…
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For Corey Ledet, becoming a musician started with a discovery close to home. He found his grandfather’s drum set and began hearing stories about the musician who had played it. His grandfather had performed with Clifton Chénier, Rockin’ Dopsie, and jazz bands of his era. Learning about that history…
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Outside of gumbo, soup isn't a category most people associate with Lafayette. But on a cold, wet winter day, you'll find a handful of spots serving up bowls worth sitting with. This isn't a comprehensive list; there are so many options, and it's a bit of a hodgepodge. Five Mile co-owners Sarah…
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Lafayette's Indian food scene has grown quite a bit over the last decade, and it shows no signs of slowing down. What started with a single restaurant in the 90s has become a real spread of options, from white-tablecloth date-night spots to a farmers' market vendor who built a following one samosa…
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Lafayette's cuisine starts in France, even if it took a detour through Nova Scotia, Spain, and Africa to get here. That heritage still shows up on plates around town, not just in the Cajun and Creole dishes, but in restaurants serving classic French flavors and ingredients. From a decades-old bakery…
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Looking for scenic motorcycle routes in Louisiana? Lafayette makes an ideal starting point for exploring the back roads, bayous, prairies, and small towns of Cajun & Creole Country. At the intersection of Interstates 10 and 49, Lafayette offers easy access to scenic roads that wind through the South…
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Lafayette continues to grow with fresh attractions, expanded recreation, new indoor entertainment, revitalized sports facilities, and cultural additions that make each visit feel brand-new. Whether you’re arriving for the first time or returning to explore what’s changed, here’s a look at the newest…
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Sports bring people together, and the most die-hard fans never forget where they were when their team won the World Series, the Super Bowl or the local tournament. Here in Lafayette, the Ragin’ Cajuns kick off at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, LSU plays an hour up on I-10 in Baton Rouge, and by Sunday…
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Louisiana BBQ has a name of its own, but in Lafayette? On another level. Sunday plate lunches are a weekly tradition adjacent to going to church, and there isn’t just one way to do barbecue here. A handful of joints prioritize the sauce above all else, and a few others are religious about their dry…
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