Good morning, Lafayette.

Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center will host a low-cost microchip clinic on Saturday, Feb.

7, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 410 N. Dugas Road, where pet owners can secure a microchip for $15 with lifetime registration.

Acadiana warming shelters are preparing for more visitors as an Arctic blast approaches this weekend.

The Dupuis Center and Brown Park gym in Lafayette (serving 200 people today) and a Prudhomme Street shelter in St. Landry will offer safe refuge until warmer weather returns.

LARC's Mardi Gras Beads-N-More program offers local residents a chance to support a great cause while snagging bargain beads at 303 New Hope Road in Lafayette (Dana Gradney is involved and Al Hebert recently visited the initiative).

Le Festival de Mardi Gras is scheduled for Feb.

13 to 17 at Cajun Field with new safety measures that require clear bags and guardian supervision for guests under 16. Ticket prices are $30 online before midnight on Feb. 12 and $35 at the event.

A historic building on Jefferson Street near Congress Street faces demolition to make way for a 21-unit condominium complex — the government rejected the Downtown Development Association's appeal on a zoning variance.

Daily Advertiser invites local voters to pick the top high school wrestlers for its 2026 Boys and Girls Wrestler of the Year; the ballot includes 25 male and 11 female athletes from Lafayette and nearby parishes, and votes close on Feb.

7 + results follow the next week.

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.

SPE International Conference on Formation Damage Control

February 18-20 — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette — Check website for cost — A conference focusing on engineering challenges in formation damage control.

Chris Thomas King Concert

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the soulful sounds of Chris Thomas King, a significant figure in folk blues history.

Ragin' Cajuns All Girl Cheer Clinic

3:00–6:00 p.m. — EK Long Annex — Registration required — Elevate your cheer skills with hands-on training and recruitment opportunities led by experienced coaches.

Candlelight Concert: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

6:00-6:59 p.m. — Petroleum Club of Lafayette — Tickets required — Experience a magical evening of live music featuring the hits of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.

NoCap Live in Concert

9 p.m. — The District Event Center — No refunds — Experience an electrifying night with NoCap live in Lafayette.