Lake Charles, Louisiana – Looking for weekend plans? Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana are buzzing with activities from April 4th to April 6th, 2025! Whether you’re a music enthusiast, art lover, or looking for family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone in our vibrant community. Get ready to explore live music, art festivals, outdoor movies, and so much more!
Friday Night Lights (and Sounds!)
Kick off your weekend with the recurring Live @ the Lakefront Concert Series on Friday, April 4th, at the Arcade Amphitheater (indoors at the Lake Charles Event Center in case of bad weather). Also on Friday, April 4th, enjoy the musical talents of Mark Portier Trio at Panorama Music House and Doc Wilder Trio at The Boardwalk Casual Wine and Cocktail Lounge. Listen to a recurring favorite Live Music at The Max, or visit Paul Piazza @ Tia Juanita’s. Get your dance on with recurring hits at The Hottest DJ’s in Lake Charles or visit local favorite Kaw-Liga’s Wooden Indian Club in Sulphur. Looking for other options? Visit Linda’s Lounge Lake Charles Friday: Leroy Thomas from 10PM-1AM, Fat Katz in Sulphur Friday: Kenny Tyler starting at 5PM, Chasers Bar and Grill Lake Charles Friday: Dustin Ray from 9PM-Midnight.
View a full list of events below the article.
Don’t miss other local musicians such as:
- Conner Haynie at Coolers on Friday, April 4 beginning at 8PM
- Joshua LeBlanc @ Rikenjaks Brewing Company Lake Charles Friday: Joshua LeBlanc @ 6:30p
- Dani LaCour Music from 5:30PM-8PM at a SOWELA Fundraiser
Enjoy Movies Under the Stars: Wish at Prien Lake Park, for free family entertainment. The Gallery by the Lake-Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center is hosting the Opening Reception: Interpretations of Nature Through Lens and Pencil. Frances Fitz-Gerald Jewelry and Antiques is hosting White Knights Artifacts: Exclusive Two-Day Event.
Saturday: Markets, Music, and More!
Start your Saturday, April 5th, browsing local produce and goods at the Charlestown Farmers Market (Downtown) or the Iowa Farmers Market, or Meet Me at the Market at 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center. Enjoy Fishing for Fun at Riverside Park for a family oriented activity. Catch the music of Infinite Bus at Panorama Music House. For other music options, visit Rikenjaks Brewing Company to hear Doug Dousay @ 6:30p. Enjoy a performance from Dani LaCour Music from 9PM-Midnight or Linda’s Lounge Lake Charles when Alphonse Ardoin performs from 10PM-1AM. Flashback & Robin Featuring Mr. Ken Marvel perform Friday at Kaw-Liga’s Wooden Indian Club in Sulphur from 8PM-Midnight.
Sunday Funday!
Sunday, April 6th, is packed with relaxing and fun events. Enjoy a Sunday Jazz Brunch at Luna Bar & Grill Downtown or Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp. Get in the Zydeco spirit at Sunday Fun Day Zydeco Brunch w/ Zydecane at Rikenjaks. Visit GP’s Spring Fest or the Community Playdate! Get your vocals ready for Pajama Jam Open Mic at Panorama Music House. For other musical options, visit Rikenjaks to see JP Primeaux at 6PM. Also visit Fat Katz in Sulphur to see Brad Brinkley starting at 5PM.
Artful Adventures All Weekend Long
Immerse yourself in the local art scene by visiting recurring events such as Bloom Where You’re Planted, Cody Broussard Art Exhibition, Interpretations of Nature Through Lens and Pencil, LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting, and Exquisite Miniatures.
This weekend offers something for everyone in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana. Plan your itinerary, gather your friends, and get ready to have a blast! Remember to check individual event details (listed below) for updated times, locations, and any potential schedule adjustments.
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Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana Events List
Friday, April 4
Live @ the Lakefront Concert Series
Date: April 4, 2025
Location: Arcade Amphitheater (Inside the Lake Charles Event Center during inclement weather)
Time: 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Opening Reception: Interpretations of Nature Through Lens and Pencil
Date: April 4
Location: Gallery by the Lake-Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Bloom Where You’re Planted
Date: April 4, 2025
Location: 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cody Broussard Art Exhibition
Date: April 4, 2025
Location: 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Interpretations of Nature Through Lens and Pencil
Date: April 4, 2025
Location: Gallery by the Lake-Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting
Date: April 4, 2025
Location: 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Movies Under the Stars: Wish
Date: April 4
Location: Prien Lake Park
Time: Starting at 6:30 PM
Mark Portier Trio
Date: April 4
Location: Panorama Music House
Time: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Paul Piazza @ Tia Juanita’s
Date: April 4
Location: Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Music at The Max
Date: April 4
Location: The Max Restaurant at The National
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Hottest DJ’s in Lake Charles
Date: April 4
Location: Cajun’s Wharf Grill & Bar
Time: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
SOWELA Fundraiser
Date: April 4
Location: Various Locations
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 5
Fishing for Fun
Date: April 5
Location: Riverside Park
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Charlestown Farmers Market (Downtown)
Date: April 5
Location: Behind 1911 Historic City Hall
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Iowa Farmers Market
Date: April 5
Location: Sulphur
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Meet Me at the Market
Date: April 5
Location: 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Infinite Bus
Date: April 5
Location: Panorama Music House
Time: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Dani LaCour Music (Ray’s Lounge)
Date: April 5
Location: Ray’s Lounge
Time: 9:00 pm – Midnight
Doug Dousay
Date: April 5
Location: Rikenjaks Brewing Company Lake Charles
Time: 6:30 pm
Flashback & Robin Featuring Mr. Ken Marvel
Date: April 5
Location: Kaw-Liga’s Wooden Indian Club in Sulphur
Time: 8:00 pm – Midnight
Sunday, April 6
Art Under the Oak
Date: April 6
Location: Imperial Calcasieu Museum
Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
April Week 2: Adult Programs at the Library
Date: April 6, 2025
Location: Various Locations
Time: Various Times
April Week 2: Children/Family Programs at the Library
Date: April 6, 2025
Location: Various Locations
Time: Various Times
Community Playdate!
Date: April 6
Location: Pinederosa Park
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday Fun Day Zydeco Brunch w/ Zydecane
Date: April 6
Location: Rikenjaks
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday Jazz Brunch at Luna Bar & Grill
Date: April 6
Location: Luna Bar & Grill Downtown
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday Jazz Brunch at Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp
Date: April 6
Location: Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp
Time: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Pajama Jam Open Mic at Panorama Music House
Date: April 6
Location: The Panorama Music House
Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Vinyl Brunch
Date: April 6
Location: Panorama Music House
Time: 11:00 am
Zydecane
Date: April 6
Location: Rikenjaks Brewing Company Lake Charles
Time: 11:30 am
JP Primeaux
Date: April 6
Location: Rikenjaks Brewing Company Lake Charles
Time: 6:00 pm