Museums
Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana has a vibrant and rich history and culture. In…
Galleries
Galleries featuring rotating exhibits range from local artists to national and international…
Performing Arts
From the King of Rock, Elvis Presley, to homegrown American Idol talent, Joshua Ledet, to modern pop…
heARTbeat Tour
Southwest Louisiana is brimming with artistic talent. Through the SWLA HeARTbeat Tour, you can learn…
Louisiana's Playground Podcast
Arts & Culture Blogs
Black Heritage Gallery Present the Artwork of Parris Duhon
- Black Heritage Gallery
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Black Heritage Gallery will present *The Artwork of Parris Duhon* from June 5 through July 31, 2026, honoring the life and…
Breathing Under Water
- DPR Gallery
- Recurring every week day
DPR Gallery is proud to present Breathing Under Water, a new exhibition by interdisciplinary artist and choreographer Victoria…
Wednesday with Friends
- Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Lake Area Music explores the vibrant musical traditions of the Lake Charles region, highlighting genres including Zydeco, Cajun…
Disco Nights
- Southlake Theater
- Recurring daily
It's Saturday Night Fever meets Saturday Night Live . . . meets Soul Train! We're converting Southlake Theater into a 1970s disco…
Art in the Park: Splash into Art
From retro skate nights and outdoor adventures to hands-on STEM experiences, live entertainment and brand-new community festivals…
Tunes from Across the Pond: The Beatles to Elton John
Get ready for Tunes from Across the Pond with hits from The Beatles, Elton John, and more for the 2026 Louisiana Choral Foundation…
Paint and Pages
Come join Paint and Fire for our first, of many, book clubs. Our first featured book is Remarkably Bright Creatures and you will…
Craft & Create: Still Life in Charcoal with Ariel Cabrera-Leon
- Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
- Recurring daily
Have you ever wanted to learn something new? Or perhaps perfect your craft? How about a workshop on still life in charcoal with…