Good morning, Lafayette.

Lafayette Travel and Bayou Vermilion District are hosting the Vermilion Voyage from March 20-22, a three-day overnight paddle down the Bayou Vermilion that starts at Acadiana Park Nature Station and ends at Palmetto Island State Park, covering over 50 miles with meals and camping provided.

Downtown Alive! kicks off its 43rd free spring concert series in Parc Sans Souci with a Mardi Gras event on Feb.

13 featuring Dustin Dale Gaspard (with Certified Blues) and continues with shows on March 6 and April 10 featuring local headliners, running from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

The Pelican Foundation released a winter outlook that finds Louisiana's economy is making progress yet still faces challenges.

The report offers strategies to boost growth and address hurdles ahead.

The 900 block of Bonin Road will be closed from Tuesday, Jan.

20 to Friday, Jan. 23 for drainage repairs that include installing a new concrete pipe to improve road safety; drivers should follow detour routes on La Neuville Road, Failla Road, Verot School Road, Artisan Road, and Tolson Road.

Lafayette Consolidated Government has begun phase two of downtown sidewalk improvements — rebuilding sidewalks at six intersections and upgrading drainage to boost pedestrian safety.

The work is expected to be complete by spring.

A small section of Ambassador Caffery Parkway at U.S. 90 in Broussard will be closed from 8 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday for concrete work on a new bridge deck (part of a $136 million U.S. 90 expansion) as drivers should use alternate routes to reach Lafayette.

The Harlem Globetrotters brought their world-renowned basketball show with trick shots and comedy at the Cajun Dome, delighting fans of all ages.

The touring team will begin its international tour in February with a stop in Sweden.

LSU football added Maryland offensive lineman Aliou Bah, who committed Friday from the transfer portal, bringing more than 1,500 career snaps to help strengthen Lane Kiffin’s team; he (327 lbs) is expected to compete for a starting spot on the offensive line.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Women's Basketball

5:59-9:59 p.m. — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Check the scoreboard as the home team faces the Chanticleers in a thrilling women's basketball matchup.

Candlelight Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

6-7 p.m. — Petroleum Club of Lafayette — Tickets required — Experience enchanting candlelight performances of legendary hits by Queen and The Beatles.

Hadestown Show

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. — Heymann Performing Arts Center — Ticket information available — Experience the acclaimed musical where a song can change your fate.

The Rest & Renewal Experience

11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Enterprise Business Center of Louisiana — Ages 18+ — A curated experience centered on vision and connection to release the weight of 2025 and move into 2026 with renewed direction.

Mardi Gras Mambo II

1-3 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $30 per person — Enjoy a family-friendly art session in a lively atmosphere.

Courir de Mardi Gras

10 AM – 4 PM — Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermilion District — Free entry — Experience a vibrant family-friendly Mardi Gras run with traditional music and gumbo gathering.

Roux Fest Gumbo Cookoff

5-8 p.m. — Blackham Coliseum — Proceeds support local nonprofits — Experience a vibrant gumbo showdown blending tradition and innovation with live music.

The Hub Lafayette Runwell 5K Walk/Run

8 AM – 12 PM — Geaux Run by Fleet Feet — Registration fees apply — Enjoy a family-friendly 5K and Kids Fun Run in Lafayette.