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Solero Flamenco Concert

Jan 28

Solero Flamenco Concert

1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center

Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center will host two concerts by Solero Flamenco, Houston’s premier flamenco performing…

Virtual Mardi Gras Shoebox Float Contest

Feb 01

Virtual Mardi Gras Shoebox Float Contest

Recurring daily

Visit Lake Charles (VLC) is inviting everyone to jump into the Mardi Gras spirit with the 14th Annual Mardi Gras Shoebox Float…

Monster Truck Nitro Tour

Feb 03

Monster Truck Nitro Tour

Lake Charles Civic Center
Recurring daily

LAKE CHARLES, LA will be motorsport entertainment’s epicenter with the nation’s most competitive MONSTER TRUCKS as the Monster…

Southwest District Livestock Show & Rodeo 🤠🐎

Feb 03

Southwest District Livestock Show & Rodeo 🤠🐎

Burton Complex
Recurring daily

The 83rd annual Southwest District Livestock Show & Rodeo is back y'all. The SW District Livestock Show & Rodeo is set to…

Galactic Mountain Majesty

Feb 04

Galactic Mountain Majesty

Painting with a Twist

We are so happy to have you come in to paint & party with us! Please review all of the following to allow all attendees a…