We Love: Lafayette

Acadiana Center for the Arts (ACA)
As the title denotes, ACA is the centralized location in Acadiana for many, many art-related programs and exhibits. If you're ever in the area, visit the ACA. —Cathi Pavy
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Boiled Crawfish
If you can't get your cousin or your uncles to cook crawfish for you, pick it up at Louisiana Crawfish Time. —Andree Gonsoulin
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Downtown Alive
Nothing better encompasses the spirit of Lafayette than an outdoor celebration of food, drink and the best in local music. —Mallory Joseph
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Festival International de Louisiane
A community-based, non-profit arts organization formed in 1986 to produce an annual visual and performing arts festival celebrating the French cultural heritage of southern Louisiana – primarily a combination of French, African, Caribbean and Hispanic influences. The largest outdoor, FREE Francophone event in the U.S., the Festival places special emphasis on highlighting the connections between Acadiana and the Francophone world. Each year performing, visual and culinary artists from Europe, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean and the Americas are invited to share their talents with Louisiana artists, residents and visitors. —Cherie Hebert
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88.7, KRVS Radio Acadie
88.7 KRVS is a listener-supported radio station with a wide array of music programming from jazz to Zydeco. News programming includes national and international news. —Cathi Pavy
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LaFonda
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. That said, Friday nights at LaFonda must be seen to be believed. Delicious dining, a legendary bar and the friendliest of patrons make this a must-visit Lafayette hotspot. —Mallory Joseph
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Rhythms on the River
There’s no such thing as too much free live music. Check out the schedule for Rhythms on the River to catch live shows from the best Acadiana artists. —Mallory Joseph
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The Independent
One of Lafayette's weekly publications, The Independent is filled with interesting, newsworthy information. The events calendar also comes in handy for plotting weekend excursions! —Cathi Pavy
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Tsunami Sushi
Lafayette’s Tsunami is an upscale sushi restaurant that breathes all new life into traditional dishes with its unique Cajun flair — definitely worthy of being the hot spot it is today. —Monica Hebert
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