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21Events this week
5Free things to do
76New spots
80New stories

Checked Friday, September 11, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Lafayette

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 21 events, day by day →

Boots and Ballgowns

Saturday 12am · The Marquette

Drivers Ed Weekend Course for 14yrs 9mo-17yrs

Saturday 8am · Southwest Safety Training

Immersive Sound Bath

Saturday 10am · Paths to Restoration

King and Queen Party

Saturday 6pm · Scott KC Hall

Louisiana vs USC

Saturday 10pm · Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

New in Lafayette

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

HERO Health Spa

Health & Wellness

Recover like a champ: This week, give your body a reset with cryotherapy, sauna time, infrared therapy, PEMF and NormaTec compression, plus a Stretch Lab and targeted percussion massage.

herohealthspa.com

Pizza Village

Restaurants

Old-school pizza fix: For 55 years, Pizza Village has been Lafayette’s go-to for crisp-crust pies and legit po’ boys that hit the spot.

pizzavillage.com

The Headquarters

Beauty

Rock your next cut: If your hair wants more attitude than small talk, The Headquarters delivers precision cuts, transformative color, and event-ready makeup with a rock-and-roll vibe.

thehqlafayette.com

Lafayette’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Lafayette’s best →

Most read in Lafayette

The five stories Lafayette readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Lafayette’s Mysterious Former Drago’s Location Has New Activity

    The former home of Drago’s Seafood Restaurant in Lafayette, 3151 Johnston Street, has been vacant for more than two years.

    Full story at 1079ishot.com

  2. Lafayette Powerball Winner Confirmed: Here's Where the Six Figure Winner Was Purchased

    The Louisiana Lottery has confirmed that a $100,000 Powerball ticket was purchased in Lafayette, and a $50,000 winner from the same drawing was purchased at Rouses grocery store chain.

    Full story at kpel965.com

  3. MidDay with Darla: All Day

    All Day, a Lafayette restaurant that has been open since May, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee, and craft cocktails.

    Full story at kadn.com

  4. Investigation underway after remains found at former La Quinta demolition site

    Lafayette police are working to identify a man whose remains were discovered during the demolition of the former La Quinta Inn on Evangeline Thruway.

    Full story at yahoo.com

  5. Trader Joe's signage goes up as Lafayette store nears opening

    Lafayette's first Trader Joe's store is nearing its opening, with official signage installed at the site along Camellia Boulevard.

    Full story at kadn.com

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