Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana Events January 24-26 Featuring Art, Music, and Community Activities

By Calcasieu Staff
Published January 23, 2025

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Events happening in Lake Charles from January 24-26

Lake Charles, Louisiana – A series of events are set to take place in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana from January 24 to January 26, providing residents and visitors with various opportunities for entertainment and community engagement.

On January 24, the Imperial Calcasieu Museum will host the opening reception for “A Moment in Time” collaborative art exhibit from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Concurrently, Panorama Music House will present the “Dead or Alive: Happy Hour Show” starting at 5:00 p.m. and continuing until 7:45 p.m., featuring local musicians.

Later that evening, the Julian Primeaux Band will perform at Panorama Music House from 9:00 p.m. to midnight, while Crying Eagle Brewing will host Brett Welch and Kellie Corman from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For those interested in community activities, the Mardi Gras Community Dance at the Lake Charles Event Center will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Other performances on January 24 include Paul Piazza at Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Perfectly Good Airplanes at Cajun’s Wharf from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, and Jasmyn Monique at Ray’s Lounge from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Additionally, the Mark Portier Trio will perform at On the Rocks starting at 9:00 p.m., and Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin’ Cajuns will take the stage at Chasers Bar & Grill from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

The upcoming events will continue on January 25 with the DevDoc Theatre’s 2nd Anniversary Celebration at the Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fitness enthusiasts can participate in a class with Lauren Ryder at Crying Eagle Brewing between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The Julian Primeaux Band will also return to Panorama Music House from 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and the Alec Dean Duo will perform at Crying Eagle Brewing from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

For those interested in literature, the Monthly Book Market will take place at The Charmed Page from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on January 25. Additionally, the Nature in Focus event, titled “Scales and Tails – All Things Reptile,” will be held at Riverside Park from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., giving attendees a chance to learn about local reptiles.

January 26 will feature the Charlestown Farmers Market from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. behind the 1911 Historic City Hall, along with the Pajama Jam Open Mic at Panorama Music House from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Other recurring events include the Sunday Fun Day Zydeco Brunch at Rikenjaks and Sunday Jazz Brunch at both Luna Bar & Grill and Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to participate in these events to foster community spirit and enjoy the vibrant cultural landscape that Lake Charles has to offer.

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A Moment in Time Opening Reception

Date: Jan 24
Location: Imperial Calcasieu Museum
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm


Dead or Alive: Early Show at Panorama

Date: Jan 24
Location: Panorama Music House
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:45 pm


Julian Primeaux Band

Date: Jan 24
Location: Panorama Music House
Time: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am


Live At Crying Eagle: Brett Welch and Kellie Corman

Date: Jan 24
Location: Crying Eagle Brewing
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm


Mardi Gras Community Dance

Date: Jan 24
Location: Lake Charles Event Center
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm


Paul Piazza @ Tia Juanita’s

Date: Jan 24
Location: Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Details: Recurring weekly on Friday


Perfectly Good Airplanes (P.G.A)

Date: Jan 24
Location: Cajun’s Wharf
Time: 8:00 pm – 12:00 am


Jasmyn Monique at Ray’s Lounge

Date: Jan 24
Location: Ray’s Lounge in Lake Charles
Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm


Mark Portier Trio at On the ROCKS

Date: Jan 24
Location: On the ROCKS in Lake Charles
Time: Starting at 9:00 pm


Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin’ Cajuns

Date: Jan 24
Location: Chasers Bar & Grill in Lake Charles
Time: 9:30 pm – 12:30 am


DevDoc Theatre’s 2nd Anniversary Celebration

Date: Jan 25
Location: Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm


Fitness Class with Lauren Ryder

Date: Jan 25
Location: Crying Eagle Brewing
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am


Julian Primeaux Band

Date: Jan 25
Location: Panorama Music House
Time: 9:00 pm – 12:30 am


Live At Crying Eagle: Alec Dean Duo

Date: Jan 25
Location: Crying Eagle Brewing
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm


Monthly Book Market

Date: Jan 25
Location: The Charmed Page
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm


Nature in Focus: Scales and Tails ─ All Things Reptile

Date: Jan 25
Location: Riverside Park
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am


The Charmed Page Grand Opening

Date: Jan 25
Location: The Charmed Page
Time: Starting: 10:00 AM


January Week 4: Adult Programs at the Library

Date: Jan 26
Location: Various Locations
Time: Various Times
Details: Recurring weekly until February 1, 2025


Live At Crying Eagle: Brittany Houston

Date: Jan 26
Location: Crying Eagle Brewing
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm


Charlestown Farmers Market (Downtown)

Date: Jan 25
Location: Behind 1911 Historic City Hall
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Details: Recurring weekly on Saturday


Pajama Jam Open Mic at Panorama Music House

Date: Jan 26
Location: Panorama Music House
Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Details: Recurring weekly on Sunday


Sunday Fun Day Zydeco Brunch w/ Zydecane

Date: Jan 26
Location: Rikenjaks
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Details: Recurring weekly on Sunday


Sunday Jazz Brunch at Luna Bar & Grill

Date: Jan 26
Location: Luna Bar & Grill Downtown
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Details: Recurring weekly on Sunday


Sunday Jazz Brunch at Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp

Date: Jan 26
Location: Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp
Time: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Details: Recurring weekly on Sunday