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in Lafayette
Sunday, July 20th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, Lafayette hosted its second annual Back-to-School Bash that provided free school supplies — including backpacks, notebooks, pens, highlighters, and laundry detergent — to help ease the financial burden on local families. KATC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette firefighters responded last night to a house fire on the 200 block of Bellridge Drive, and the homeowners and three dogs escaped without injury as the home and three vehicles sustained heavy damage. Fire crews from (six apparatus, 25 firefighters) battled the flames for (30 minutes) while investigators work to determine the cause. KLFY
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CD Release Show Featuring Slim Bawb and Steve Judice
7-9 p.m. — Hideaway on Lee — Tickets available — Celebrate the launch of 'Iron Sharpens Iron' with live performances by the talented duo.
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Sushi Mizu Live Music Night
6-9 p.m. — Sushi Mizu — Free entry — Enjoy the soothing sounds of Alyse Young while savoring delicious sushi and drinks.
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ARCHIVES: whimsy Art Exhibition Closing Night
11 p.m.-2 a.m. — The Hallway at the Warehouse on Garfield — Free entry — Explore a multimedia exhibit blurring imagination and reality through whimsical art and playfulness.
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Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans and Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture
6:30-8 p.m. — Vermilionville Performance Center — Free entry — Discover the impactful contributions of Black master artisans to the architectural landscape of Louisiana.
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Alyse Young Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Bushido-Lafayette — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original music from local artist Alyse Young in a vibrant restaurant setting.
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Alyse Young Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — La Pizzeria Lafayette — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music by local singer-songwriter Alyse Young in a cozy pizzeria setting.
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Acadian Culture Day 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermilion District — Free admission — Celebrate Acadian culture with live music, crafts, and delicious local food at this family-friendly festival.
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Louisiana Theatre Festival
7-9:30 p.m. — Wonderland Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Experience talented groups from across Louisiana competing with their best short scenes for fantastic prizes.
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