Good morning, Lafayette.

Lafayette will host the third annual Mrs. Roper Romp in downtown Lafayette on Saturday, September 6—drink specials and free entry to all official activities are offered.

Tickets cost $20 and are available via Venmo @thegoodsteward or Cashapp $Tiffsteward—proceeds benefit The Period Purse Project.

Tim Metcalf, a Lafayette business owner whose family started Deano’s Pizza in 1971, said culture and a friendly staff are key to his success—he works to develop skilled employees—while he expands his ventures into new restaurants and real estate.

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles will host its three-day Cajun and Zydeco music festival at Girard Park from Oct.

10 to Oct. 12. The lineup will see Zachary Richard open the event—Friday night will feature Rusty Metoyer and the Zydeco Krush while weekend acts include Rockin’ Dopsie, Wayne Toups, Four Horses, Beau Cheval, and Les Amis du Teche.

Two Louisiana students won a national $5,000 scholarship for service and leadership—Frank Clavelle III from Lafayette mentors youth and works with Habitat for Humanity while Brittanie Reynaud, a nursing student and mother of four at LSUE, balances her studies with volunteer work at hospitals and nursing homes.

After Labor Day, the LSWA released its preseason polls for high school football that ranked Lafayette Christian Academy and St. Thomas More at the top by earning the most first-place votes in their classes—18 area teams received votes and games will start September 4.

Alyse Young Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — La Pizzeria Lafayette — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt tunes from local singer-songwriter Alyse Young as she serenades diners.

McNeese State Cowboys at Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Football

7-8:30 p.m. — Cajun Field — Lowest Price Guaranteed — Experience the thrill of college football as the Cowboys face off against the Ragin Cajuns.

CajunMan Race

7-11 a.m. — T.R.A.I.L. Transportation Recreation Alternatives in Louisiana — Entry fee required — Immerse yourself in a tradition of endurance with a triathlon, duathlon, or 5k run/walk.

Alyse Young Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Park Bistro — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original music from local singer-songwriter Alyse Young.

Good Vibes Highway Tour

7 PM - 1 AM — Artmosphere — Ticket price not listed — Enjoy an uplifting evening of Acoustic Rock with a positive vibe in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Movies at Moncus: Shrek

Sunset — Moncus Park — $10 parking per vehicle — Enjoy a rescheduled screening of the beloved animated classic Shrek along with themed family activities and local food vendors.

Redwine and Justus Concert

7 PM - 1 AM — Whiskey & Vine — Ticket info not provided — Experience the fusion of traditional jazz and Cajun Musettes with clarinetist Ben Redwine and Chas Justus.

Alyse Young Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — Bushido-Lafayette — Cost information not provided — Enjoy an evening of live music with the talented local artist Alyse Young.

Ben Folds Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Heymann Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the genre-bending music of acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Folds in a captivating live performance.

Full Throttle Tour 2025

7-9 p.m. — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Ticket prices may vary — Country superstar Jason Aldean hits the stage with special guests Nate Smith, RaeLynn, and Dee Jay Silver.