Festivals Acadiens et Créoles has been ground zero for the "Cajun Renaissance" since its inception

Not only does fall bring us so many of our beloved festivals, but it is also the return of many

It’s ASO’s (Acadiana Symphony Orchestra & Conservatory of Music) 35th Anniversary and there’s no

The Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum is a cultural beacon for Acadiana, with its

One of the first signs of autumn to arrive is the start of Downtown Alive! There’s no better way to

When you're in the city and craving Mexican, there's no shortage of options around Lafayette. But,

Your Guide to High-End Shopping & Dining in Acadiana Thanks to its lucrative oil and gas industry,

The piano accordion isn't often heard in contemporary creole music. Button boxes seem to dominate

Concert Series *Throughout September Lafayette, LA is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole

As cities work to transform and accommodate those of us who want more walkable, bike-able and less

Anchoring the Uptown Lofts, Black Café serves excellent coffee and a blessed variety of savory and

Lafayette natives will tell you, Joey's has been serving Acadiana residents forever. Since 1981

Major Handy has been a key figure in keeping blues alive in South Louisiana over the past 50 years.

Come out for the Blackpot Festival & Cookoff Oct. 25-26 The last weekend in October, locals, and

Celebrate the Colorful Latin Culture at the Oct. 5 Latin Music Festival Hosted by the Asociación

Annual Boudin & Bacon Cook-Off Held Oct. 19 Acadiana’s super sausage is celebrated Saturday, Oct. 19

Vintage Cars Cruising in for Bayou Round-Up Oct. 19 The third week of October at the first cool

Cowboys Nightclub on Ambassador Caffery can be described as a South Louisiana version of Mickey’s,

Louisiana’s prime location in the South means the weather can be hot and humid, but plenty of places

The path to establishing Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant is a curvy country road. It originates

This might be the busiest week for music in Lafayette so far this summer. If your weekend happens to

Everything You Need to Know World-famous cuisine, generous hospitality and legendary music by

BJ’s Pizza, a Lafayette institution, opened in 1981. The name is based on card games, blackjack

Hot style deli sandwiches, toasted wraps, salads, and a daily soup selection are all available at

Lafayette’s favorite Tex-Mex group returns to the Hub City on Sunday, August 11. Led by legendary

If family-run restaurants featuring a menu with well-seasoned burgers and boiled seafood are your

Avec Bacon Café is the first bacon-themed restaurant in Louisiana. They make their own bacon, curing

On a balmy, August morning, a couple wandered away from a booth selling fresh shrimp caught from

Two folk giants will perform together this weekend for what will surely be a magical night of music.

These days it’s not often that an internationally renowned musician makes a stop to play in a club

Scott McClaskey and Kirk Miller know pizza. They worked as regional vice presidents for Domino’s

Hub City Diner is aptly named, an all-American diner that attracts locals and visitors alike in the

When Judice Inn opened in 1947, brothers Marc and Alcide Judice advertised that their hamburger

There’s a handsome sign arching over Jefferson Street welcoming those passing under it to Downtown

Holly Cure is living the America Dream. For years she waitressed and attended bar at Antoni’s in

Glenn Murphree grew up in New Orleans, so he understood poorboys, a sandwich born in the Crescent

In the heart of downtown Lafayette, operating Tuesday through Saturday each week, is possibly one

Many people don’t imagine healthy when they think of Cajun and Creole cuisine. Rachael’s Café hopes

A proud neighborhood eatery has a new look on the inside, while it continues to practice the art of

Sports bars tend to be typically typical; offering their guests little more than a gathering place

In the olden days when you wanted something hand crafted you went straight to the source.

The Acadiana Center for the Arts, the local arts center located in Downtown Lafayette that serves

Sometimes, we have to leave home to find our truest calling, even when it’s an echo of growing up.

Born and raised in Houston, J. Paul Jr. grew up singing and playing drums at church which eventually

Located in the Whole Foods shopping center, Chopsticks is a polished casual restaurant highlighting

The Blue Monday concert series is back this month with a tribute to two Louisiana legends we

Everyone knows of the normal happy hour specials-2 for 1 cocktails, half off draft beer-but here in

Some music fans in Acadiana might be having the summertime blues. Lots of our local artists hit the

People living in Lafayette know how to work hard, but also play pretty hard! This city hosts a full

One of the most sought after singers and fiddlers in Cajun-music, Courtney Granger has been a vital