Looking for something different this Mother’s Day? Check out this Cajun music weekend in Lake Charles.

A free film showcase is coming to Lake Charles May 30. Local filmmakers, live Q&A, and a big premiere are all part of this new event at ACTS Theatre.

Festival season is heating up in Southwest Louisiana. The Cajun Music and Food Festival returns July 2026.

From big shows to local favorites, June 2026 is full of music in Southwest Louisiana.

Don’t stay in this weekend, see what’s happening around Lake Charles.

Fresh off last weekend’s cook-off, McVey’s Seafood has announced its legendary Crawfish Boil-Off will move to a new location in 2027.

We have learned the opening date and how to book your room at the new luxury hotel.

The McVey’s Seafood Crawfish Boil-Off returns May 2, 2026, in Lake Charles. Come hungry and ready for a full day of fun. Here's the music lineup.

The Paragon Stampede rodeo is May 23–24 at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville with $24,000 in prizes. Mark Chesnutt and Chris Cagle play the Mari Showroom the same weekend.

Ride Towards Tomorrow invites SWLA to cycle, connect, and support suicide prevention with routes for all skill levels and access to mental health resources.