This weekend in Lafayette Parish, LA

Southwest Safety Training in Lafayette offers a weekend driver education course for teens ages 14 years 9 months to 17. The program totals 38 hours, which satisfies the training requirement for a learner’s permit or driver’s license. Classroom sessions take place on Saturday and Sunday across two weekends, and the behind-the-wheel portion is scheduled separately based on availability. Students complete 30 hours in the classroom and 8 hours of one-on-one driving instruction. Participants also receive a defensive driving certificate valued at $50, which may qualify for an auto insurance discount depending on the insurer. For added convenience, Southwest Auto Title provides ID services through an in-house privatized DMV, including testing and obtaining a learner’s permit or driver’s license. Road skills test and ID fees are not included in the course fees.

The next Acadiana Card Show will be held at the Heymann Performing Arts Center.

The inaugural Rebel Baseball Festival offers a family friendly day in support of TCHS Baseball. Highlights include a Hit-A-Thon, activities for children in kindergarten through eighth grade, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, and food alongside plenty of family fun.

Collecting Yesterday celebrates its grand opening with a welcoming showcase of vendors after extensive painting, building, and arranging to bring the space to life. Gift bags will be available for the first 50 guests. The lineup includes Natalie Reboul of Winslow and Millie Co., Joli Angelle of The Curated Pair, Brittany Clark of Core memories curated by Brittany, Brandon Bergeron of Thrifting In Hitches, Taylor Paul Boutin of Mostly Vintage, Amaya Domengeaux and Kylie Johnson of Lagniappe & Lace Vintage Co., Breanna Porche Adams of Adams Trading Post, Allison Mooring of Sweet Magnolia Vintage Co., Jessica Boudreaux Wininger of Momma Went Pickin', Amanda Vinson of Curated Treasures, Joanna Brewer of Brewers heirlooms & Antiques, Leslie DesHotels of St. Cajetan's Corner, Melissa Tolbird, Kelly Kimball of Retrocurate, Cat DeRouen of Cat's Treasures, Rhiannon Kate of Duet & Co., Tony Rae of Mystical Pathways at The Farm, Joan Matte Arsement of Joan Marie Rose, Sarah Benoit of The Crooked Broom, and Kade Primeaux of KP's Resell. Vendor pages will share updates leading up to the opening.

Presented by the African American Heritage Foundation, Creole Rendezvous is a community celebration of Louisiana’s Creole culture and heritage at Heyman Park. Experience live zydeco music, engage with the rhythms and language of French-speaking Creole traditions, and browse a vibrant marketplace where local vendors and farmers offer fresh produce, homemade goods, and authentic Louisiana flavors. More than a typical festival, it is a gathering that brings together family, culture, and community to honor traditions that make this part of Louisiana special. Guests can bring lawn chairs, an appetite, and loved ones for an afternoon of music, food, and connection. Free and open to the public.

Lafayette Comedy presents Robert Kelly at Club 337 for an evening of stand-up rooted in real life and relationships, delivering blunt laughs with unexpected vulnerability. A veteran of clubs, colleges, and theaters, he has returned to Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival multiple times. Kelly co-hosts The Bonfire on SiriusXM and hosts the You Know What Dude? podcast. His latest hour, Kill Box, adds to a long list of credits that include The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and a recurring spot on Comedy Central’s This Week at the Comedy Cellar. On screen, he played Bobby in Fourth of July with Joe List, Bam Bam in Denis Leary’s Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, and Robbie on Louie, with additional appearances in Unsane, Trainwreck, The Truth About Santa Claus, Maron, Benders, Nurse Jackie, Inside Amy Schumer, and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. He also co-hosts Calta and Kelly with Mike Calta, Bone To Pick with Paul Virzi, and The Regz with Joe List, Luis J. Gomez, and Dan Soder. Ticket options are $32 for VIP or $27 for general admission, plus taxes and fees. Unless noted otherwise, expect adult subject matter. Club 337 offers first-come, theater-style seating, drinks available at the bar with two full bars and a restaurant on site, and free parking. Refunds are only issued if the show is canceled or rescheduled.

Waitress is a musical inspired by the beloved film, featuring music by Grammy-winning artist Sara Bareilles. The story centers on Jenna, an expert pie maker who longs for a path beyond her small town. A baking contest and the arrival of the town’s new doctor hint at a fresh start, yet she must gather the courage to reshape her life. It offers a warm tribute to friendship, motherhood, and the comforting wonder of a well-made pie.