| 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 FEBRUARY |
NEW IBERIA |
Downtown Farmer's Market, Bouligny Plaza, Tues 4-7pm, Sat 8-11am. 337/369-2390. www.iberiatravel.com |
| 1-28 FEBRUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
Quest for Light & Love Celebration, New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. 504/529-7277 |
| 2 FEBRUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
Mardi Gras Parade, L S U A Campus, 12pm. 318/442-9546. lsua.edu |
| 2, 9, 16, 23 FEBRUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
Open Hearth Cooking, Kent Plantation House, 9am-12pm. 318/487-5998. www.kenthouse.org |
| 2, 9, 16, 23 FEBRUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
Wednesday Gallery Talks, Williams Gallery, 12:30pm. 504/523-4662. www.hnoc.org |
| 2 FEBRUARY-26 MARCH |
OPELOUSAS |
"Mardi Gras! Zydeco!" Opelousas Museum of Art, Tues-Fri 1-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm. 337/942-4991 |
| 3 FEBRUARY-24 MARCH |
ALEXANDRIA |
Easter Basket Read Off, Rapides Parish Library. 318/445-2411 ext 213. www.rpl.org |
| 3 FEBRUARY |
HAMMOND |
Krewe of Omega Parade, downtown, 6pm. 985/345-3442 |
| 3 FEBRUARY |
HAMMOND |
Krewe of Aliases Parade, downtown, 6:30pm. 985/345-1221 |
| 3 FEBRUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
"Black Heritage Program: Ladies Sing the Blues," Old US Mint, 10am. 800/568-6968. lsm.crt.state.la.us |
| 4, 11, 18, 25 FEBRUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
Black History Month, Kent Plantation House, House will feature a different event. 318/487-5998. www.kenthouse.org |
| 4 FEBRUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
"A Taste of Mardi Gras," Riverfront Center, 7pm-12am. 318/442-9546. www.louisianaromhere.com |
| 4-5 FEBRUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
"Rain Forest," Coughin-Saunders Performing Arts Center. 318/448-3167. www.letusentertain.com |
| 4 FEBRUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Krewe of Southdowns Mardi Gras Parade, Hyacinth Street, 7-9pm. www.southdowns.org |
| 4 FEBRUARY |
BOSSIER CITY |
Krewe of Gemini Load the Floats Party, Krewe Float Den, 5pm. 318/747-2880. www.kreweofgemini.com |
| 4 FEBRUARY |
CHALMETTE |
Krewe of Aphrodite Parade, Judge Perez Dr, 7pm. 504/279-2813 |
| 4 FEBRUARY |
HOUMA |
Krewe of Aphrodite Mardi Gras Parade, Southland Mall, 6:30pm. 985/851-3048 |
| 4-8 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette, Cajun Field, Fri 6pm-12am, Sat 10am-12am, Sun 10am-10pm, Mon 10am-12am, Tues 8am-10pm. 800/346-1958. www.swmardigras.com |
| 4 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Friday Night Mardi Gras Parade, 6:30pm. 800/346-1958. www.lafayettetravel.com |
| 4 FEBRUARY |
LAKE CHARLES |
Merchants' Parade, Civic Center. 800/456-7952. www.passagoodtime.org |
| 4 FEBRUARY |
MORGAN CITY |
Krewe of Adonis Mardi Gras Parade, Municipal Auditorium, 7pm. 985/380/4651 |
| 4-7 FEBRUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
Mardi Gras Mask Market, French Market. 504/522-2621. www.frenchmarket.org |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
Children's Mardi Gras Parade, 10:45am. 318/442-9546. www.louisianafromhere.com |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
"Candied Yams and Cornbread," Main Library, 2-3pm. 318/445-2411 ext 213. www.rpl.org |
| 5, 12, 19, 26 |
BATON ROUGE |
Red Stick Farmer's Market, 5th and Main Street, 8am-12am. 225/267-5060 |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade, Louisiana State Capital, 12pm-4pm. 225/343-8378. www.spanishtownparade.com |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Nextel Mardi Gras Mambo, 8am-11pm. 225/382-3596. www.brasf.com |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Arts Market, Main Street, 8am-12pm. 225/344-8558. www.artsbr.org |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
BAYOU VISTA |
Krewe of Dionysus Mardi Gras Parade, Delmar St, 2pm. 985/395-4905 |
| 5, 12, 19, 26 FEBRUARY |
BOGALUSA |
Werth-A-Stop Auctions, Hwy 1075 South, 6:30pm. 504/250-7808. |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
BOGALUSA |
Krewe of MCCA Mardi Gras Parade, downtown, 2pm. 985/732-9007 |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
BOGALUSA |
Milltown Classic 5K Walk-Run Cassidy Park, 7am. 985/735-9491 |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
BOSSIER CITY |
Cajun Footwork Dancers Assoc Dance, Civic Center, 6pm. 318/868-3920 |
| 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 |
BOSSIER CITY |
Mardi Gras In The Ark-La-Tex, Mardi Gras Museum, 1-4pm. 318/741-3019 |
| 5-6 FEBRUARY |
CHURCH POINT |
Courir De Mardi Gras, Saddle Tramp Club House, 8am-7pm. 337/684-2739. www.churchpointcourirdemardigras.com |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
CLINTON |
Community Market, St. Helena Street, 8am-1pm. 225/634-7155. www.felicianatourism.org |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
EPPS |
Elbow Basket Workshop, Poverty Point State Historic Site, 9am-2pm 888/926-5492 www.lastateparks.com |
| 5, 12, 19, 26 FEBRUARY |
EUNICE |
"Rendez-vous des Cajuns," Cajun Music Radio & TV Show, Liberty Theater, 6pm. 337/457-7389. www.eunice-la.com |
| 5-6, 12-13,19-20 FEBRUARY |
FRANKLINTON |
"Old Time Religion - A Glimpse of Early Churches, Histories, Buildings, Preachers, Music and More in Rural Washington Parish," Varnado Store Museum, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1-4pm. 985/795-0680 |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
HAMMOND |
"Take a Kid to the Game," University Center, 3-7pm. 985/549-2900. www.lionsports.net |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
HOUMA |
Krewe of Mardi Gras Parade, Grand Caillou Road, 6:30pm. 985/851-2183 |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
JENNINGS |
Mardi Gras Parade & Festival, Main Street, 4:30-8:30pm. 337/821-5500. www.cityofjennings.com |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade, 6:30pm. 800/346-1958. www.lafayettetravel.com |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Children's Krewes Mardi Gras Parade, 2pm. 800/346-1958. www.lafayettetravel.com |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Courir de Mardi Gras, Vermilionville, 11am, 2pm. 337/233-4077 www.vermilionville.org |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
LAKE CHARLES |
Krewe of Omega Parade, Civic Center, 2pm. 800/456-7952. www.passagoodtime.org |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
LAKE CHARLES |
Krewe of Barkus Parade, Civic Center, 3pm. 800/456-7952. www.passagoodtime.org |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
LAKE CHARLES |
Cajun Extravaganza/Gumbo Cookoff, Civic Center, 8am-2pm. 800/456-7952. www.passagoodtime.org |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
LAKE CHARLES |
Zydeco Dance, Civic Center, 3pm. 800/456-7952. www.passagoodtime.org |
| 5-6 FEBRUARY |
MONROE |
Home Expo, Civic Center, Sat 10am-6pm Sun 11am-5pm. 318/387-6795. |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
NATCHITOCHES |
Krewe of Dionysos Mardi Gras Parade, Historic District, 5pm. 800/259-1714. www.natchitoches.net |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
"Wild Magnolias for Bo Dollis' Retirement Party," Old US Mint, 2-4pm. 800/568-6968 lsm.crt.state.la.us |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
ST. FRANCISVILLE |
"Caring for Your Antiques," Rosedown State Historic Site, 10am-12pm. 888/386-1867. www.lastateparks.com |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
ST. MARTINVILLE |
LA Grand Boucherie, Magnolia Park, 10am. 337/394-8757 |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
SHREVEPORT |
La Grand Boucherie, Magnolia Park, 10am. 337/394-8757. www.kreweofgemini.com |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
SHREVEPORT |
Krewe of Genimi Parade, 4pm. 318/747-2880. www.kreweofgemini.com |
| 5 FEBRUARY |
WINNFIELD |
Krewe of Kingfish Mardi Gras Parade, Main Street, 4pm. 318/628-3939 |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
Mardi Gras Parade, 2pm, 318/442-9546. www.louisianafromhere.com |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
BOSSIER CITY |
Weddings With Style Expo, Civic Center, 12:30-5pm. 318/219-9519 |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
CARENCRO |
Mardi Gras Parade, downtown, 1pm. 337/896-9833 |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
EUNICE |
"Little Mardi Gras," Northwest Community Center, 7am. 337/457-7389. www.eunice-la.com |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
EUNICE |
Old Time Boucherie, City Hall, 10am-4pm. 337/457-7389. www.eunice-la.com |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
GRETNA |
Sassy Katz Marching Club, downtown, 11am. 888/4GRETNA. www.gretnala.com |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
GRETNA |
Mystic Knights of Adonis Parade, downtown, 12pm. 888/4GRETNA. www.gretnala.com |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
HOUMA |
Krewe of Terreanians Mardi Gras Parade, Southland Mall, 12:30pm. 985/876-5497 |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
LAKE CHARLES |
Battle of the Bands, Civic Center, 9am-5pm. 800/456-7952. www.passagoodtime.org |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
LAKE CHALRES |
Taste de Louisiane, Civic Center, 11am-3pm. 800/456-7952. www.passagoodtime.org |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
LAKE CHARLES |
Mardi Gras Children's Day, Civic Center, 12pm-3pm. 800/3456-7952. www.passagoodtime.org |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
LAKE CHARLES |
Mardi Gras Lighted Boat Parade, Civic Center, 7pm. 800/456-7952. www.passagoodtime.org |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
LAKE CHARLES |
Mardi Gras Street Dance, Civic Center, 6-7pm. 800/456-7952. www.passagoodtime.org |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
LIVONIA |
Mardi Gras Parade, Hwy 78, 1pm. 225/637-2797. www.pctourism.org |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
MONTEGUT |
Children's Carnival Club Parade, Hwy 55, 2pm. 985/594-7170 |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
MORGAN CITY |
Krewe of Galatea M. G. Parade, Second St, 2pm. 985/395-4905 |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
NEW IBERIA |
Mardi Gras Mambo Big Bass Classic, Lake Dautervive, 6am-3pm. 337/367-6466. www.iberatravel.com |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
PORT ALLEN |
Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks Mardi Gras Parade, Jefferson St, 1pm. 225/344-2920. www.westbatonrouge.net |
| 6 FEBRUARY |
ST. MARTINVILLE |
Newcomers Club Mardi Gras Parade, Main Street, 1pm. 337/394-6271 |
| 7 FEBRUARY |
BREAUX BRIDGE |
Mardi Gras Dance, Lapoussiere, 7-11pm. 337/232-8583 |
| 7-8 FEBRUARY |
CROWLEY |
Carnival D'Acadie, downtown. 337/788-4100. www.crowley-la.com |
| 7 FEBRUARY |
EUNICE |
Lundi Gras Street Dance, downtown, 6-12pm. 337/457-7389. www.eunice-la.com |
| 7 FEBRUARY |
GRETNA |
Lundi Gras Celebration, Gretna Market, 7pm. 888/4GRETNA. www.gretnala.com |
| 7 FEBRUARY |
HOUMA |
Krewe of Cleopatra Mardi Gras Parade, Southland Mall. 6:30pm. 985/868-2557 |
| 7 FEBRUARY |
KENNER |
Lundi Gras, Rivertown Exhibition Hall, 12-2pm. 504/468-7231 ext 220 |
| 7 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Queen Evangeline's Mardi Gras Parade, 6pm. 800/346-1958. www.lafayettetravel.com |
| 7 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Krewe of Oberon Children's Pageant, Vermilionville, 1pm. 337/233-4077 www.vermilionville.org |
| 7 FEBRUARY |
LAKE CHARLES |
Mardi Gras Senior Citizens' Day, Civic Center, 9am-12pm. 800/456-7952. www.passagoodtime.org |
| 7 FEBRUARY |
LAKE CHARLES |
Mardi Gras Royal Gala, Civic Center Coliseum, 7pm. 800/456-7952. www.passagoodtime.org |
| 7 FEBRUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
Lundi Gras Festival, Waldenberg Riverfront Park, 10am-6pm. 800/774-7394. www.auduboninstitute.org |
| 7 FEBRUARY |
PATTERSON |
Krewe of Amani M. G. Parade, Red Cypress Rd, 2pm. 985/395-4905 |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
Tom Peyton Memorials Arts Festival, First United Methodist Church. 318/443-5696 |
8 FEBRUARY |
BATCHELOR |
Mardi Gras Parade, Hwy 417, 2pm. 225/638-9524. www.pctourism.org |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
COTEAU |
Krewe of Coteau, Coteau Ballpark, 1pm. 337/364-8856. www.iberiatravel.com |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
EUNICE |
Courir De Mardi Gras, National Guard Armory & downtown, 8am-3pm. 337/457-7389. www.eunice-la.com |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
FRANKLIN |
All Krewes Mardi Gras Parade, Franklin Sr. High School, 1pm. 985/395-4905 |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
GRETNA |
Krewe of Grela Parade, downtown, 11am. 888/4GRETNA. www.gretnala.com |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
GRETNA |
Krewe of Choctaw Parade, downtown. 888/4GRETNA. www.gretnala.com |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
GRETNA |
Westbank Marching Club, downtown, 9am. 888/4GRETNA. www.gretnala.com |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
HOUMA |
Krewe of Kajuns Mardi Gras Parade, Southland Mall, 11am. 985/876-5494 |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
HOUMA |
Krewe of Houmas Mardi Gras Parade, Southland Mall, 11am. 985/868-3806 |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
IOTA |
Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival, downtown. 337/779-2226. www.iotamardigras.com |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
JEANERETTE |
Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade, Hwy 90 E, 11am. 337/365-8185. www.iberiatravel.com |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
KAPLAN |
Mardi Gras Parade, Main Street, 1pm. 337/643-6700 |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association Pageant & Ball, Heymann Performing Arts Center, 8pm pagent, 9:30pm ball. 337/291-5555. www.lafayettetravel.com |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
King's Court, Polk and Vermilion, 8:30am-1:30pm. 337/291-5566 |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Mardi Gras Association Parade, 1:30pm. 800/346-1958. www.lafayettetravel.com |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Independent Mardi Gras Parade, 3pm. 800/346-1958. www.lafayettetravel.com |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
King Gabriel's Mardi Gras Parade, 10am. 800/346-1958. www.lafayettetravel.com |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Mardi Gras Show at Clark Field, 9am-9pm. 337/235-2308 |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
LAKE CHARLES |
Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewes Parade, Ryan Street, 5:30pm. 800/456-7952. www.visitlakecharles.org |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
LOREAUVILLE |
Family Affair Mardi Gras Association of Loreauville Parade, Main Street, 2pm. 888/942-3742 |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
LUTCHER |
Mardi Gras Parade, "The Krewe "Save De Children," 1pm. 225/869-8696 |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
MONTEGUT |
Krewe of Bonne Terre Mardi Gras Parade, Hwy 55, 3pm. 985/594-8820 |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
MORGAN CITY |
Krewe of Hephaestus M. G. Parade, 6th Street. 2pm. 985/395-4905 |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
NEW ROADS |
Mardi Gras Parade, downtown, 11am. 225/638-4035. www.pctourism.org |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
NEW ROADS |
Lions Club Mardi Gras Parade, 1pm. 225/638-3311. www.pctourism.org |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
OPELOUSAS |
Half Fast Krewe of Frank's Mardi Gras Parade, Landry Street, 11am. 337/942-4637. www.cityofopelousas.com |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
SIMMESPORT |
Mardi Gras Celebration, Hwy 1, 10am. 318/941-2493 |
| 8 FEBRUARY |
SUNSET |
Sertoma Mardi Gras Parade, Napoleon Avenue, 2pm. 337/662-5690. www.cajuntravel.com |
| 9 FEBRUARY |
MONROE |
"Grease," Civic Center Theatre, 7:30pm. 318/329-2338. |
| 10 FEBRUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
"Grease," River Center, 7:30-10pm. 225/389-3030. www.brrivercenter.com |
| 10 FEBRUARY |
CLINTON |
Sweet Charity Dinner, Front Porch Restaurant, 6-9:30pm. 225/634-7155. www.felicianatourism.org |
| 10 FEBRUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
"Black Heritage Program: The Annual History Quiz," Old U S Mint, 10am. 800/568-6968. lsm.crt.state.la.us |
| 11-13 FEBRUARY |
HAMMOND |
Southeastern Collegiate Softball Tournament, North Oaks Park. 985/549-2900. www.lionsports.net |
| 11 FEBRUARY |
NEW IBERIA |
"The Saint Louis Brass Quinte," Westgate High School, 6pm. 337/365-4318. www.iberiatravel.com |
| 12 FEBRUARY |
BOSSIER CITY |
Ark-La-Tex Computer Sheaux, Civic Center, 8am-4pm. 318/221-0944 |
| 12 FEBRUARY |
EPPS |
Night Hike Program, Poverty Point State Historic Site, 5:30pm 888/926-5492 www.lastateparks.com |
| 12-13 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
My Lady's Fair Arts & Crafts Show & Sale, Boustany Convention Center, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm. 337/291-5555 |
| 12 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Mock Wedding, Vermilionville, 11am 337/233-4077 www.vermilionville.org |
| 12-13 FEBRUARY |
NEW IBERIA |
Better Living 2004 Trade & Home show, Place Eugenie, 10am-4pm. 337/365-0075. www.iberiatravel.com |
| 12 FEBRUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
Sweetarts Ball, Contemporary Arts Center, 8pm. 504/528-3805. www.cacno.org |
| 12 FEBRUARY |
NEW ROADS |
Market Day, Main Street, 9am-2pm. 225/638-3500. www.pcchamber.org |
| 12 FEBRUARY |
ST. FRANCISVILLE |
Spring Horticultural Seminar, Rosedown State Historic Site, 10am-12pm. 225/635-3332. www.stfrancisville.us |
| 13 FEBRUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
"Black Culture," Magnolia Mound Plantation, 2:30-4pm. 225/343-4955. www.magnoliamound.org |
| 13 FEBRUARY |
HAMMOND |
Camellia Garden Stroll, Hammond Research Station, 1-4pm. 985/748-4381. www.lsuagcenter.com |
| 13 FEBRUARY |
LAKE CHARLES |
February Classical Concert, Rosa Hart Theatre, 3pm. 337/433-1611. www.lcsymphony.org |
| 13 FEBRUARY-31 MARCH |
SHREVEPORT |
"Zelda By Herself," Norton Art Gallery, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 1-5pm. 318/865-4201. www.rwnaf.org |
| 13 FEBRUARY |
SUNSET |
Valentine's Tea Party, Chretien Point Plantation, 2pm. 337/662-7050. www.chretienpoint.com |
| 14 FEBRUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
"Tunes at Noon," Main Street Market, 12pm. 225/383-0500. www.brso.org |
| 14 FEBRUARY |
GRETNA |
Valentine Day Weddings, Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop, Mon 8-10:30am, 1-5pm. 888/4GRETNA |
| 14 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
La Soiree d'Amour, Vermilionville, 6-10:30pm. 337/233-4077 www.vermilionville.org |
| 14 FEBRUARY-11 MARCH |
PINEVILLE |
"Samantha Lawrie: Recent Graphic Design," Weathersby Fine Arts Building Gallery, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. 318/487-7435. lacollege.edu |
| 14 FEBRUARY |
SUNSET |
"Be My Valentine," Dinner, Chretien Point Plantation, 6:30pm. 337/662-7050. www.chretienpoint.com |
| 15 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
The Dream Is Alive Gospel Lunch, Vermilionville, 11am-1pm. 337/233-4077 www.vermilionville.org |
| 16 FEBRUARY-6 MARCH |
BATON ROUGE |
"The Exonerated," Reilly Theatre-LSU, Sun 2pm, Tues 10am(school Matinee) Wed-Sat 7:30pm. 225/578-3527. www.swinepalace.org |
| 16 FEBRUARY |
NEW IBERIA |
"Louisiana Crossroads, " Sliman Theater, 7pm. 888/942-3742. www.iberiatravel.com |
| 16 FEBRUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
"Black Heritage Program: A Family Affair," Old U S Mint, 10am. 800/568-6968. lsm.crt.state.la.us |
| 17 FEBRUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
Vienna Boys Choir, Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center. 318/443-4718 |
| 17-20, 24-27 FEBRUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
"A Raisin in the Sun," Bringhurst Park Theatre, Thurs-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm. 318/484-4463. www.cityparkplayers.org |
| 17 FEBRUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Masterworks Concert, Savoy Family Band, River Center Theater, 7:30pm. 225/383-0500. www.brso.org |
| 17 FEBRUARY |
HAMMOND |
"Moscow Circus: A Russian Winter's Tale," Columbia Theater, 7pm. 985/543-4355. selu.educ/columbia |
| 17 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
"Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," Heymann Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm. 337/291-5555. www.ticketmaster.com |
| 17 FEBRUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
Johho's Cajun Connection, Old U S Mint, 10-11am. 800/568-6968. lsm.crt.state.la.us |
| 18-20, 25-27 FEBRUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
"Landscape of the Body," LSU Fitness Center, Fri 7:30pm, Sat 1:30pm, Sun 2:30pm. 318/443-4718. www.louisiana-arts.org |
| 18-20 FEBRUARY |
AMITE |
Mardi Gras Classic Team Pennning Show, Florida Parishes Area. 985/748-5914. www.floridaparishesarena.com |
| 18-20 FEBRUARY |
ARCADIA |
Bonnie & Clyde Trade Days, Bonnie & Clyde Trade Days Ground. 318/263-2437. www.bonnieandclydetradedays.com |
| 18 FEBRUARY |
HAMMOND |
2005 National Wild Turkey Federation Banquet, Twelve Oaks Banquet Hall, 6pm. 985/345-9595. www.nwtf.org |
| 18 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
"Revolution Tribute to the Beatles," Heymann Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm. 337/291-5555. www.ticketmaster.com |
| 18 FEBRUARY |
LEESVILLE |
New Gene Krupa Orchestra, Leesville High School, 7pm. 337/238-0783 |
| 18-20, 25-27 FEBRUARY,4-6 MARCH |
NEW IBERIA |
"Kiss the Bride," Essanee Theatre, sun 3pm, all other day 7:30pm. 888/942-3742. www.iberiatravel.com |
| 18-19 FEBRUARY |
ST FRANCISVILLE |
African & Caribbean Cooking, Rosedown State Historic Site, 10am-4pm. 226/635-3332. www.strancisville.us |
| 19 FEBRUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
"Cause We Care Fair," Alexandria Mall, 10am-3pm. 318/445-2411 ext 213. www.rpl.org |
| 19 FEBRUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
"Wine in the Wilderness," Hatcher Hall-LSU, 7:30pm. 225/578-3527. theatre.lsu.edu |
| 19 FEBRUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, River Center, 8-10pm. 225/389-3030. www.brrivercenter.com |
| 19 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
"Vienna Choir Boys," Heymann Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm. 337/291-5555. www.ticketmaster.com |
| 19-20 FEBRUARY |
NEW IBERIA |
AKC Dog Trials, SugArena. 337/365-7539. www.iberiatravel.com |
| 19 FEBRUARY |
ST. FRANCISVILLE |
Spring Horticultural Seminar, Rosedown State Historic Site, 10am-12pm. 225/635-3332. www.stfrancisville.us |
| 20 FEBRUARY-12 MARCH |
ALEXANDRIA |
Contemporary Artists' Guild Members' Exhibit, Hibernia Bank. 318/748-7242 |
| 20 FEBRUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Youth Orchestra Concert, LSU Union Theatre, 3pm. 225/383-0500. www.brso.org |
| 20 FEBRUARY |
HOUMA |
Guaranty Broadcasting's Bridal Expo, Civic Center, 11am-5pm. 985/851-1020 |
| 22 FEBRUARY |
BOSSIER CITY |
"Tops in Blue," Civic Center, 7pm-10pm. 318/456-7115 |
| 24 FEBRUARY-6 MARCH |
HOUMA |
"Cliffhanger," Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne, Mon-Fri 7:30pm, Sun 2pm. 985/876-4278 |
| 24 FEBRUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
"Black Heritage Program: Adella Adella the Storytella and Friends," 10am. 800/568-6968 lsm.crt.state.la.us |
| 24 FEBRUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
"Travelling with Jim Crow: Jazz Musicians' Responses to Segregation on the Road 1910-1960." Old U S Mint, 6-8pm. 800/568-6968. lsm.crt.state.la.us |
| 25-26 FEBRUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
Quiz Bowl, Arna Bontemps African-American Museum Fri 3pm, Sat 1pm. 318/473-4692. www.arnabontempsmuseum.com |
| 25-27 FEBRUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Boat Show, River Center, 10am-6pm. 225/389-3030. www.brrivercenter.com |
| 25-27 FEBRUARY |
KENNER |
Home Show, Pontchartrain Center. 504/465-9985. www.pontchartraincenter.com |
| 25-28 FEBRUARY-31 MARCH |
LAFAYETTE |
"Waterworks," Lafayette Parish Consolidated Gov't Bldg, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. 337/269-0363. www.pyrocajun.com |
| 25-27 FEBRUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
Sugar Bowl Mardi Gras Marathon, Louisiana Super Dome. 800/886-5534. www.mardigrasmarathon.com |
| 25-26 FEBRUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, Mahalia Jackson Theatre of the Performing Art, 8pm. 504/522-0996. www.nobadance.com |
| 25-27 FEBRUARY |
OPELOUSAS |
Bayou Ramble Antique Show and Sale, Yambilee building, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm. 337/942-1675 |
| 25-26 FEBRUARY |
ST. FRANCISVILLE |
"Life of a Slave," Audubon State Historic Site, 9am-4pm. 888/677-2838. www.lastateparks.com |
| 25-27 FEBRUARY |
SUNSET |
Childrren's Charm School Chretien Point Plantation Fri 5pm, Sat 11am, Sun 2pm. 337/662-7050. www.chretienpoint.com |
| 26 FEBRUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
"Faustworks: The Maskk Messenger," Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center, 7pm. 318/767-2600. www.louisiana-arts.org |
| 26-27 FEBRUARY |
BOSSIER CITY |
Rose Condo Memorial Fencing Tournament, Civic Center, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-6pm. 318/797-6803 |
| 26 FEBRUARY |
HOUMA |
Fear No Evil Bull Riding Challenge, Civic Center. 985/850-4657. www.houmaciviccenter.com |
| 26-27 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Steinhauer Arts & Crafts Show & Sale, Boustany Convention Center, 10am-5pm. 337/291-5540 |
| 26 FEBRUARY |
NEW IBERIA |
Acadiana Barrel Race Association SugArena. 337/365-7539. www.iberiatravel.com |
| 26 FEBRUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
"NEA Jazz Masters on Tour: Rand Weston's African Rhythms Trio," Contemporary Arts Center. 7pm and 9pm. 504/528-3805. www.cacno.org |
| 26 FEBRUARY |
PIONEER |
Atlatl Contest, Poverty Point State Historic Site, 9am-4pm. 888/926-5492. www.lastateparks.com |
| 26 FEBRUARY |
ST.FRANCISVILLE |
Life of a Slave Experience, Audubon State Historic Site, 10am-1pm. 225/635-3739. www.stfrancisville.us |
| 27 FEBRUARY-31 MARCH |
BATON ROUGE |
Artist Members' Exhibition, Baton Rouge Gallery, Tues-Sun 12-6pm. 225/383-1470. www.brcc.org |