Good morning, Lafayette.

Nonprofit organizations will gather at AOC in downtown Lafayette on Thursday, March 5 at 11 a.m. for the free Nonprofit Nourish Meet-up hosted with The Stuller Family Foundation to learn storytelling strategies from Ashlynn Gary while networking & receiving added perks.

Forbes ranked three Louisiana companies among the best large employers in the U.S. — Baton Rouge’s Amedisys and Turner Industries ranked 63rd and 229th, while New Orleans’ Entergy ranked 489th.

Downtown Daiquiri Bar received a conditional use permit Monday at 522 Jefferson St (former Legacy space) and now awaits city council approval; owner Marlon Haynes and Downtown Development Authority director Kevin Blanchard said they addressed police concerns related to its 49-person occupancy.

Booth space is available for the 31st annual LEDA Job Fair on Tuesday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette - Louisiana employers can reserve booths starting at $250 to connect with local job seekers.

The Lafayette Parish School System has opened registration for Kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year.

Families with children turning five on or before Sept. 30 can register online, by appointment (9 to 11 AM on school days), or at the LPSS Family Summit on Saturday, March 28 at the Martin Luther King Center.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette search committee has named Ramesh Kolluru as the sole finalist for its next president—his appointment awaits approval by the UL System Board of Supervisors, narrowing the pool from three candidates.

District 4 School Board Member Amy Trahan and LPSS leaders will announce the proposed name for the new north side school that reflects community input from recent public meetings.

The reveal is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at J.W. Faulk Elementary School.

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.

Shadows Arts & Crafts Festival

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Shadows-on-the-Teche — $5 admission for adults — Browse original hand-crafted items and enjoy local food and drinks in a beautiful garden setting.

Toughest Monster Truck Tour

3–5 p.m. — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Tickets required — Experience the thrills of monster trucks and Freestyle Motocross in an action-packed event.

Rocky Dale Davis Live

7:30-11:59 PM — Club 337 — $25 General Admission, $35 VIP — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Rocky Dale Davis at Lafayette's own Club 337.

Jill Butler and her Joyride Band Performing Hits

7:30 p.m. — Heymann Performing Arts Center — Cost Info Not Provided — Enjoy an evening of soulful music inspired by Roberta Flack and Quincy Jones with Jill Butler and her Joyride Band.

Louisiana Energy Education Workshop for Teachers

8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette — Free entry — A workshop for 6th-12th grade science teachers focused on energy education with meals provided.

2026 Louisiana Environmental Conference and Trade Fair

8 AM – 12 PM — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Registration required — Explore vital environmental regulations and network with industry professionals.

Candlelight: Tribute to Adele

8:30-9:45 p.m. — Petroleum Club of Lafayette — Get your tickets now to relive the music of Adele in a magical candlelight setting.