101 W. Vermilion Street

Acadiana Center for the Arts - Café

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Relax in the cool Café

Acadiana Center for the Arts - Galleries

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Admission: Free for AcA Members & Children under 5, $10 for general public, or $5 for students 

AcA Main Gallery

Art Exhibition:Prairie Stories: Art and Ecological Restoration on Louisiana’s Prairies

This exhibition takes a look at a variety of stories which interview the work of artists, community groups, Indigenous Peoples, and science-led efforts to restore the ecological balance to the area known as the Cajun Prairie. 

AcA Side Gallery

Art Exhibition:Lynda Frese: Far Out

Exhibition of new works by veteran artist Lynda Frese that explores a visionary world where UFOs become potent symbols for reflection.

AcA Reaux Family Vault 

Festival International de Louisiane Special Exhibition

Exhibition of works by University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of the Arts students

AcA ArtHouse Gallery

Louisiana Music Museum Special Exhibition

AcA showcases a preview of what’s in store for the Louisiana Music Museum

AcA Coca-Cola Studio

Correspondance

April 12 - May 3

A group exhibition of local and international Acadian artists reflect on their lineage, resiliency, and unwavering joie de vivre.

Presented by Franco Fine Arts Exchange.

710 E. St. Mary Blvd, Lafayette

Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Spring 2025 Exhibitions 

Rodin: Toward Modernity presents the artist's most celebrated bronze sculptures, showcasing an evolving mastery of form and the revolutionary techniques that define his rich artistic legacy.  

Tides, Time, and Terrain: Floyd Sonnier and the Evolving Cultural Landscape features more than 40 artists from Louisiana and marks the Hilliard’s first permanent collection exhibition in over a decade.  

Take Place: A Home in Four Movements, a solo exhibition by artist Kevin Brisco, Jr. explores memory, contrast, and connection, offering a compelling look at everyday life. 

hilliardmuseum.org  | @hilliardartmuseum 

AT CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

515 Cathedral Street/St. John Street - Sunday, April 27, 11:00 a.m.

Join us for Traditional French Mass with Father Kennan Brown, Celebrant

Thursday, April 24 - Sunday, April 27, Various times in the streets of downtown

FEATURING: Soul Express Brass Band (Louisiana), Mucca Pazza (U.S.), Krewegarou (Louisiana), Centauri Collate Flow Arts (Louisiana), Island Groove Mocko Jumbies & Band (Virgin Islands & Bahamas), Lafayette Lion Dance (LA)

109 Vine Street

Saturday, April 26, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 27, 2:00 p.m.

"Reunion" Written & Directed by Patricia Cravins

A prominent Creole family's family reunion is thrown into turmoil when

old lies, stories, and fears from the past visit seeking answers, but family, truth, humor and love are the resolution.

Tickets: $25

Outdoor music showcase at Sola Violins, Corner Jefferson & Vermilion

Saturday, April 26

12:00 p.m. -  Hey Lucille

1:00 p.m. -  UL Angelle Aces

2:00 p.m. - UL Ragin Steppers

3:00 p.m. - Folk Roots Board to Tears

Sunday, April 27

12:00 p.m. - Leblanc Elementary School Fiddle Club

1:00 p.m. - French Lyrics in Songs inspired by Chris Stafford

Audience participation: We encourage you to sing along!

2:00 p.m. - Vieille Manière

3:00 p.m. - Brother Theresa 

CODOFIL booth, French Table meetups and more!

In front of the International Center (735 Jefferson St)

Details and schedule at codofil.org/tables

Kiosque du CODOFIL, Tables françaises et plus encore!

Devant le Centre International (735 rue Jefferson)

Détails et horaire sur codofil.org/tables

Singer/Songwriter Corner, Presented by Acadiana Talent

Corner of Cypress & Jefferson in front of Jim Deggy's

Thursday, April 24 - April 27

Various Pop up Times

PARC DE LAFAYETTE

539 Jefferson street

PARC JAM

Friday, April 25, 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  

Parc Jam hosted by Terrance Michael Morgan 

 Featuring Djs: Digital, SJ Prima, Andino, Funky Mojo, Agent Downbeat, & Desert Shadows Belly Dancers.

DCC DOWNTOWN CONVENTION CENTER

124 S. Buchanan Street, Friday, April 25, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

2nd Annual Creole Soiree hosted by Friends of the DCC (free to the public) 

Louisiana food and great music by Major Handy, Curley Taylor, Leah Simone, Georgio, Craig Green and more