Events in Lafayette today

Enjoy a champagne soiree at PC53 - Petroleum Club of Lafayette, celebrated as Lafayette's premier wedding venue with a setting designed for romance and sophistication. The VIP segment includes a soiree bag, a question and answer session with VIP vendors, a champagne toast, and reserved seating for the fashion presentations. Highlights include a grand prize honeymoon cruise and a chance to be featured in Weddings Your Style Magazine.

Designed for adults 18 and older, this 14 hour driver education course provides the training required for adults to obtain a driver’s license. The session features 6 hours of classroom instruction, with 8 hours of behind the wheel training scheduled separately according to availability. Participants also receive a defensive driving certificate valued at $50, which could qualify for an auto insurance discount depending on the insurance company. A convenient one stop option is offered through a privatized DMV that can handle testing and learner permit or driver’s license ID processing, so there is no need to visit the DMV. Classes can fill quickly.

At Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette, a varied panel of professionals leads an interactive conversation about artificial intelligence, weighing its benefits alongside potential risks and offering guidance for responsible use. With AI now central to the work of many people, companies, and organizations, the discussion addresses both its value across fields and the uncertainties that remain. The gathering opens with an hour focused on networking for businesses and attendees, with sponsors highlighted. Guests can enjoy a curated lunch, explore booths, learn about offerings, and make professional connections supported by event sponsors. The centerpiece is a two hour educational discussion on AI followed by a Q&A. The experience concludes with a second networking session accompanied by desserts, creating a relaxed setting for meaningful connections and potential partnerships.

Downtown Rising grows into a two-day celebration of music, culture, and community in Downtown Lafayette, and the first night at Parc International sets the pace. Night One showcases Big Freedia, Boyfriend, Void, Kidd Love, DJ RO, and DJ Snuz Butt'n, delivering a surge of New Orleans bounce alongside fearless hip-hop, alternative flavors, and crowd-igniting DJ sets to launch the weekend in style. The momentum continues on the second evening with Anders Osborne, Dumpstaphunk, Flow Tribe, Skye Isaac, and DJ RV, with more artists, experiences, and festival updates still to come. Tickets are on sale.

This weekly event focuses on the Digimon Trading Card Game, providing a consistent opportunity to play.

Brandon Menard performs acoustically at The Acadiana Bar and Grill Youngsville.

Slow the pace and settle into a deeply restful experience that blends restorative movement and soothing sound. The practice begins with restorative yoga, guiding you into gentle, fully supported shapes that invite the body to release tension and the mind to quiet. Blankets, bolsters, straps, mats, and other props are used so you can relax into comfort and let gravity and stillness do the work. You will be encouraged to notice where stress is held, reconnect with your body, and set aside the need to push or stretch deeply. The focus is on ease, presence, and genuine rest. The evening concludes with a calming sound bath using crystal and metal singing bowls along with other therapeutic instruments. While you rest, layers of resonant tones create an immersive soundscape that supports deep relaxation and meditative awareness. Many participants leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and more in tune with themselves. This experience offers a peaceful space to reduce stress, support overall well-being, and enjoy intentional rest. No prior yoga experience is needed, and all necessary props and support are provided.

This event features Kip Sonnier.

Siblings Bekah, Caleb, and Joshua Liechty turned years of singing together into Girl Named Tom, officially launching the band in 2019. They hit the road on a tour they financed themselves and released their debut EP, Another World. Their tight harmonies and heartfelt songwriting led to a historic achievement as the first group ever to win The Voice. Since that breakthrough, the trio has sold more than 100,000 tickets across 40 states, headlined tours nationwide, and performed at the Grand Ole Opry, the Indianapolis 500, and on The Ellen Show. They have also shared the stage with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady A, and Pentatonix. Their sound remains uniquely their own. They blend folk and pop with signature sibling harmonies. Part of Acadiana Center for the Arts’ Allstars Series, presented by Broussard David & Moroux.

Designed for teenagers in Lafayette ages 14 years 9 months to 17, this weekend driver education program provides the 38 hours needed to pursue a learner’s permit or driver’s license. Classroom instruction takes place on Saturday and Sunday across two weekends, and the 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training are scheduled separately based on availability. All driving sessions are one-on-one. Students receive a defensive driving certificate valued at $50, which may qualify for an insurance discount depending on the insurer. Southwest Auto Title offers an in-house privatized DMV service that can handle ID upgrades and testing for permits and licenses, allowing training and licensing to be completed in one location. Road skills test and ID fees are not included in course fees. Classes fill quickly, so early registration is recommended.

Step away from everyday chatter and enter a setting created for deep rest, contemplation, and ease. This immersive sound bath invites you to settle into stillness while tones from crystal singing bowls, metallic instruments, and other therapeutic sound tools create a gentle soundscape around you. As you relax, the resonant layers support mindfulness, invite relaxation, and foster a deeper connection with yourself. Held in a calm forest-inspired room, the experience surrounds you with a sense of nature and offers a comfortable place to fully unwind. Bolsters, blankets, and mats are available so your body is supported and you can simply settle in and rest. Every sound bath feels personal. Some people notice quiet insight, others experience emotional release, and many leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and restored. No prior experience is required. Arrive as you are, take a breath, and give yourself time to reconnect.

The Sugar Daddy Car Show takes place in Downtown New Iberia in conjunction with the Sugar Cane Festival, featuring a showcase of cars and plenty to explore.

Night Two of Downtown Rising lights up Parc International in downtown Lafayette with a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and community. The lineup includes Anders Osborne, Dumpstaphunk, Flow Tribe, Skye Isaac, and DJ RV, bringing soulful rock, deep funk, high-energy sets, and hometown talent that capture the spirit of the event. For the first time, Downtown Rising spans two full nights, with the other night featuring Big Freedia, Boyfriend, Void, Kidd Love, DJ RO, and DJ Snuz Butt'n, creating the largest Downtown Rising weekend yet. Tickets are available.

Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville present their weekly Bal du Dimanche, a live music dance series in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall. This edition features Julian Primeaux. Admission is $12 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History Museum. La Cuisine de Maman, the on-site restaurant, serves authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine and offers an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. The performance is broadcast live on KRVS Public Media. Admission to the series is included with a Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville membership, and proceeds support the organizations’ local, environmental, and cultural missions.

An event centered on Magic: The Gathering in the Pioneer format. Play matches in this format and spend time with other Magic fans who enjoy Pioneer.

An event focused on role playing games and board games.

Settle into a practice devoted to slowing down and breathing deeply. The session begins with restorative yoga, guiding participants into gentle, fully supported poses that encourage tension to release and the mind to quiet. Blankets, bolsters, straps, mats, and other props help create comfort so the body can soften with the support of gravity and stillness. Throughout, you are encouraged to notice where stress is held, reconnect with your body, and set aside the demands of daily life. There is no need to push or strive, and deep stretching is not the aim. This time is for ease, presence, and rest, and no yoga experience is required. The experience concludes with a soothing sound bath. Crystal and metal singing bowls, along with other therapeutic instruments, layer resonant tones into an immersive soundscape that supports deep relaxation and meditation. Many leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and more connected to themselves. Whether seeking stress relief, support for overall well-being, or simple, intentional rest, this class provides a peaceful space to unwind. All props, the space, and supportive guidance are provided, and all are welcome.

Back on tour and marking twenty years, this original Broadway hit celebrates the rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. The story follows four young men from New Jersey who forged a sound unlike anything on the airwaves, delivering tight harmonies on stage while navigating far more complicated lives away from the spotlight. Their journey stretches from local beginnings to a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, pairing behind-the-scenes drama with the music that made them famous. The production features favorites such as "Sherry," "Big Girls Don’t Cry," "Oh What a Night," "Walk Like a Man," "Can’t Take My Eyes Off You," "Beggin'," and "Working My Way Back to You." A Tony Award winning phenomenon, it presents the hits and the history together in one stage production.