Upcoming Events | The what, where and when for January Jan. 1 - 29
Where: Vermilionville’s Performance Center, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette When: Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Details: www.Vermilionville.org or 337-233-4077 Admission: $10
Teche Area Farmers Market What: Experience our harvest of delicious, locally grown produce and homemade products by area farmers, artists and crafters. Also included are handcrafted cypress yard objects, bread and fresh baked goods, ceramics, honey, jellies, jams, herbs, candies, wooden bowls and utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and much more. Where: Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia When: Every Tuesday 2:30-6 p.m. and Saturday 7-11 a.m. Details: 337-369-2330 or Facebook.com/ TecheAreaFestivalandFarmersMarket Admission: Free Jan. 1 - 29
Le Jam á Vermilionville: Acoustic Sessions What: The Jam is open to all skill levels – beginner to professional. The Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians and is open to both participants and those who just want to sit back and listen. Admission is FREE for the Jam only and does not include entry to the park. Where: Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette When: Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. Details: Vermilionville.org or 337-233-4077 Jan. 2
Bird on the Bayou Sidewalk Sunday What: Antique and crafts market will have vendors set up outside the store with their crafts and items. Where: Bird on the Bayou, 120 E. Main St., New Iberia When: First Sunday of the month from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Details: 337-339-2826 Jan. 2 - 30
Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) What: Dance the afternoon away with local Cajun musicians at Vermilionville’s weekly Sunday Dance. Refreshments will be available for this smoke-free all ages show. Admission is for the event only and does not include entry to the park. Bal du Dimanche will be a concert format, as opposed to a dance, until further notice.
70 Acadiana Lifestyle, January 2022
Jan. 2 - 30
Bourré at The Brewery
Meshell Ndegeocello
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Meshell Ndegeocello. Meshell Ndegeocello is a German-born American singer-songwriter, rapper, and bassist. Her music incorporates a wide variety of influences, including funk, soul, jazz, hip hop, reggae and rock. She has received significant critical acclaim throughout her career, being nominated for eleven Grammy Awards, and winning one. She also has been credited for helping to spark the neo-soul movement. Thursday, Jan. 13, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org or 337-2337060.
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16th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off. The Gumbo Foundation is cooking for a cause in perfectly seasoned Opelousas. Every year, the foundation rounds up area chefs who are willing to compete for “best gumbo”, an honor held high in Louisiana. Event chefs and volunteers are working hard for the benefactor of the event proceeds, a local child in need. All the proceeds from the cook-off benefit a child and family who are burdened with medical and related expenses. Saturday, Jan. 29 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Frank’s Poboy’s, 603 East Landry St., Opelousas. TheGumboFoundation.org.
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Rich Hall. The award-winning Montana native is renowned for his expertly crafted tirades, quick-fire banter with audiences and delightful musical sequences. Rich, who has won the Perrier Award (Edinburgh Comedy Festival) and Barry Award, (Melbourne International Comedy Festival) has been described as a transatlantic messenger, lampooning each country he visits with his laser-guided observations. Thursday, Jan. 20, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org or 337-233-7060.
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Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival. The 17th Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival will be held both in-person and virtually. The Festival will screen more than 140 films, including narrative fiction, documentary, animation and experimental, from across the United States and from around the world. Film screenings will also include a large number of French language films from Canada, France and other parts of the Francophone world. Jan. 26-Feb. 2. Downtown Lafayette. CinemaOnTheBayou.com.
What: Each week, the brewery hosts a front porch jam session, a French table, and a friendly game of Bourré. Bourré is a popular card game in South Louisiana. It’s a trick-taking game, similar to Spades. If you don’t know how to play, the locals will be happy to show you. Where: Bayou Teche Brewing, 1002 North Lane, Arnaudville When: Sundays from 2-5 p.m. Details: BayouTecheBrewing.com or 337-754-5122 Jan. 5 - 26
GLC Farmers Market What: Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies and other items grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time. Where: GLC Meat Market, 6110 Loreauville Road, New Iberia When: Wednesdays from 2-6 p.m. Details: 337-577-9160 or GLCRanch.com Jan. 6 - 27
Bayou Teche French Table What: Celebrate the Cajun Culture and improve your French speaking skills regardless of your level of French. Additionally, enjoy conversations with francophones and francophiles who visit New Iberia from all over the world as well as students in the French Immersion setting at North Lewis Elementary. Vive le francais! Where: McDonald’s, 1501 Center St., New Iberia When: Thursdays from 7-8 a.m. Details: 337-519-7942 Jan. 8
Second Saturday ArtWalk What: The monthly event occurs monthly, every second Saturday, and features exhibits, live music, theatrical performances, and immersive artistic
