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at The Terrace

at The Terrace for awesome music, food and drinks. in a relaxing atmosphere.

Fri 4/12 @ 12:00 am [ +1 dates]
Lake Charles, LA. 1337 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, 1337 Country Club Road..

Sat 4/27

Spring Art Walk

The Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana is bringing back the annual 2024 Spring Art Walk from 2 – 6 p.m....

Sat 4/27 @ 12:00 am
Lake Charles, LA. Downtown Lake Charles, 70601, LA, Lake Charles

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Linocut Printmaking Workshop with Camille Vizena

for a hands-on Linocut Printmaking workshop with artist Camille Vizena. Under the guidance of our 2023 Resident Artist, you'll learn

Thu 4/25 @ 12:00 am
Lake Charles, LA. Imperial Calcasieu Museum, 204 W. Sallier Street, 70601, LA

Sat 4/27

Live at Crying Eagle: Kris Harper Duo

Crying Eagle Brewing offers an awesome atmosphere, tasty fare and amazing local brews along with Thursday through Sunday.

Sat 4/27 @ 12:00 am
Lake Charles, LA. Crying Eagle Brewing, 1165 E. McNeese Street, 70607, LA, Lak..

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Live at Crying Eagle: Taylor Morgan

Crying Eagle Brewing offers an awesome atmosphere, tasty fare and amazing local brews along with Thursday through Sunday.

Thu 4/25 @ 12:00 am
Lake Charles, LA. Crying Eagle Brewing, 1165 East McNeese Street, 70611, LA, L..

Sun 4/28

SWLA Plant Swap

at Imperial Calcasieu Museum under the beautiful Sallier Oak for the 2nd Annual SWLA Plant Swap! The event is a lovely day of

Sun 4/28 @ 12:00 am
Lake Charles, LA. Imperial Calcasieu Museum, 204 W. Sallier Street, 70601, LA

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Live at Crying Eagle: Mark Robertson & Brett Welch

Crying Eagle Brewing offers an awesome atmosphere, tasty fare and amazing local brews along with Thursday through Sunday.

Fri 4/26 @ 12:00 am
Lake Charles, LA. Crying Eagle Brewing, 1165 E. McNeese Street, 70607, LA, Lak..

Sat 4/27

April Yoga Under the Oak

April showers bring May flowers, but they won't dampen our yoga spirit! for Yoga Under the Oak with Maegan Gonzales this April! Sessions will...

Sat 4/13 @ 12:00 am [ +1 dates]
Lake Charles, LA. Imperial Calcasieu Museum, 204 W. Sallier Street, 70601, LA

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Terry Fator

for an upcoming Terry Fator event.

Fri 4/26 @ 8:30 pm [ +1 dates]
Lake Charles, LA. Grand Event Center at Golden Nugget - Lake Charles, 70601, 2..

Sun 4/28

Hip Pop'n Granny Brunch

Hip Pop'n Granny Brunch (dressing up is not required but strongly recommended) $70 a that includes food, alcohol, 21 and...

Sun 4/28 @ 12:00 am
Lake Charles, LA. Cajun Cafe Catering, 329 Pryce St., 70601, LA, Lake Charles

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Terry Fator: On Again

Legendary America ’ Winner Terry Fator and his cast of America ’s favorite puppets are coming to venues across the country with a new version of his Show: On Again”features comedy, modern...

Fri 4/26 @ 12:00 am
Lake Charles, LA. 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd Lake Charles, LA, United States, Lou..

Sun 4/28

Pines of Rome

Charles Symphony 66th Season Finale promises to be a remarkable event! An impressive collection of music, including a new composition by the...

Sun 4/28 @ 12:00 am
Lake Charles, LA. Tritico Theatre, 4205 Ryan St, 70605, LA, Lake Charles

Sun 4/28

Sunday Brunch at Panorama Music House w/ Taylor Fillion

Don't miss Sunday Brunch with from Taylor Fillion Sundays, 11:30-2:30. Brunch served 10a-3p. #panoramamusichouse #getdowntownlc...

Sun 4/14 @ 12:00 am [ +1 dates]
Lake Charles, LA. Panorama Music House, 331 Broad Street, 70601, LA, Lake Char..

Sat 4/27

Chamber Fest

Get ready for the ultimate experience at Chamber Fest – the festival with a business twist in southwest Louisiana! Featuring senior bingo, an...

Sat 4/27 @ 12:00 am
Westlake, LA. Pinederosa Park, 2901 Westwood Rd, 70669, LA, Westlake

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Jarvis Gents Sundress Season Party at Panorama

Crowd Favorites Jarvis Jacob Gents celebrate Sundress Season at Panorama! 21 and up. and...

Fri 4/26 @ 12:00 am
Lake Charles, LA. Panorama Music House, 331 Broad Street, 70601, LA, Lake Char..

Wed 5/1

EDW Lucha Live

Tickets available here: www.dwarfanators.com/tour-dates/ Venue Name: Game2Life Address: 3311 Broad St, Lake Charles

Wed 5/1 @ 12:00 am
Lake Charles, LA. Game2Life, 3311 Broad St., 70615, LA, Lake Charles

Sat 4/27

Zydeco Saturday Brunch @ Panorama

Don't miss Zydeco Brunch Brunch starts at 10, at 11:30 s lineup is: 4/6 - Morgan Lemelle & the Zydeco...

Sat 4/13 @ 12:00 am [ +1 dates]
Lake Charles, LA. Panorama Music House, 331 Broad Street, 70601, LA, Lake Char..

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Thriving 30 Party

Thu 4/25 @ 12:00 am
Lake Charles, LA. Crying Eagle Brewery, 1165 E McNeese St, Lake Charles, LA 70..

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Trout Fishing in America

Trout Fishing in America is an American musical duo from Houston, Texas. The members are Keith Grimwood (vocals, bass guitar, upright bass, fiddle

Fri 4/26 @ 12:00 am
Lake Charles, LA. Bulber Theatre - MSU campus, 275 Lawton Dr, 70609, LA, Lake..

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Welcome To Lake Charles, LA

Get a Taste of Cajun Culture and Tradition in Lake Charles, LA

The city borders the Calcasieu River, Lake Charles and the Prien Lake. Mr. and Mrs. LeBleu arriving in the U.S. ventured to the area in 1781 and established the first homestead. Today, Lake Charles is a popular vacation destination for the number activities offered. The waterways provide the chance to go boating, fishing and swimming. Popular attractions include the vast L'Auberge du LacCasino Resort. The USS Orleck Naval Museum enables visitors to tour a historic war ship.

Things To Do

Each February, Lake Charles celebrates Mardi Gras. The festivities include more than one dozen elaborate parades and Krewe parties. There is also a gumbo cook-off and Children's Day, which includes a shoe box float contest. Lake Charles is home to the Mardi Gras Museum. The facility provides visitors with a glimpse into the history behind the event along with having many artifacts and exhibits.

In the middle of April, the community celebrates the crawfish season during the annual Downtown Crawfest. The event kicks off with a parade on Friday night with decorated floats, marching bands, the royal court and a host of local residents who throw beads, candy and doubloons to spectators. An impressive carnival awaits visitors at the fairgrounds. Musicians and vocalists provide live entertainment. Pryce Street hosts an art show. All enjoy the spicy crawfish feast.

For 10 days each May, Lake Charles commemorates the area's pirate history during Contraband Days. There are costume contests, and the pirates arrive by ship to appear in their own parade. Cannons are fired daily. Teams compete in BBQ cook-offs, and historians tell tales. Volunteers construct and race pirogues, and all enjoy the carnival.

At the end of July, Lake Charles residents celebrate the Marshland Festival, which commemorates the heritage of Cajun cuisine and music in Louisiana. The event takes place at the Lake Charles Civic Center and includes exhibits, family-oriented games, arts and crafts vendors along with a wide selection of traditional foods. Various bands provide live entertainment throughout the weekend."