Good morning, Lafayette.

Catholic Charities of Acadiana received a shipment of mattresses from Home Furniture delivered at the FoodNet Food Bank warehouse in Lafayette on Wednesday.

The mattresses will be used in a rehousing program to help families move from shelters into permanent homes across Acadiana — a key step toward stability.

This weekend, Lafayette hosts a range of events for families and local culture lovers—on Friday, writers gather at the Center for Louisiana Studies while the Acadiana Center for the Arts and Heymann Center offer a family vault event and a musical performance at 7 p.m.; on Saturday and Sunday, residents can visit Native American Culture Day at Vermilionville, check out a Gun & Knife Show, listen to live music, play family bingo, and join a community writing project at Basin Arts.

A group of tattoo artists who quit Be True and Instant Classic after scandal are coming together under the new name No Masters at the Johnston Street location—led by former manager Cypress Dickerson.

The team will open the shop by the end of the month and plans to work with Hearts of Hope to support survivors.

The Zeus restaurant at Pinhook will close by Thanksgiving—after 25 years of serving middle eastern food, the owners urge locals to visit for a final meal as the space is set for a new chapter.

South Louisiana Community College was awarded a five-year $2.3 million federal grant to expand educational opportunities and student support in rural Acadiana.

The SOARR project will boost key programs at campuses in New Iberia, Crowley, Opelousas, Franklin and launch a new Construction Management program in St. Martinville.

Lafayette Consolidated Government announced schedule changes for Thanksgiving and Acadian Day—transit will not operate on Thanksgiving while garbage, recycling, and compost services are rescheduled and city-parish buildings will be closed.

Residents should schedule paratransit rides early and plan ahead for these service adjustments.

Several Lafayette restaurants will offer to-go Thanksgiving meals with options including smoked turkeys, Cajun specialties, and holiday desserts.

Many venues require pre-orders by mid-November—pickup is scheduled for Thanksgiving Week and Thanksgiving Eve.

Menopause - The Musical 2

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Heymann Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Laugh along with the hilarious sequel featuring beloved characters from the original musical.

Broussard Community Fair 5K/1 Mile Run

6:45 a.m. — Arceneaux Park — Registration fee required — A fast new route through Downtown Broussard awaits runners this year!

Acadiana Giants Bowling Practice

9:00-10:30 a.m. — Premier's Acadiana Lanes — Free entry — Practice your strikes alongside the Acadiana Giants in support of Special Olympics Louisiana.

Postmodern Jukebox Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Heymann Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sensational sounds of Postmodern Jukebox's new-millennium Roaring 20s celebration.

Festival of Lights

5:30-9 p.m. — Ochsner Parking Garage — Ticketed event — Celebrate the holidays with lights, food, music, and family fun activities.

The Gospel According to Scrooge

December 5-8 — 1100 Lee Ave, Lafayette, LA — Free entry — Experience a musical retelling of a classic Christmas tale with a message of transformation and grace.

Locally Filmed Christmas Movie Showing

5-9 p.m. — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Ticket price applies — Enjoy heartwarming local Christmas films and a Q&A with cast and crew.

George Porter Jr. Performance

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary bassist and funk pioneer perform classic grooves from his illustrious career.

Breakfast with Santa 2025

9 a.m. — Dave and Buster's Lafayette — $10+ — Celebrate the holiday season with Santa over a festive breakfast and exclusive arcade fun for the whole family.

Cajun Christmas Ballet

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Family-friendly — Experience a Cajun-inspired ballet that celebrates Christmas through the adventures of Marie in the bayou.