Opelousas Main Street

04/23/2025

May 10th, Dads & Kids of Acadiana, Inc., the City of Historic Opelousas and the Rotary Club of Opelousas Sunrise After Dark present a heartwarming evening for families in our community. Fathers, father figures, etc. and their daughters are invited to share a special night of music, dancing, and unforgettable memories. For more information, contact Chad Edmond at 337-308-6322 or Chris Lazard at 37-351-8954.

Opelousas Travel

04/17/2025

Mark your calendars for the Opelousas Downtown Mother’s Day Market on Saturday, May 10th, from 11 am to 4 pm!

Treat yourself and Mom while you browse our amazing local vendors.

And the best part?

FREE MIMOSAS FOR MOM! 🥂🍓 Swing by for a fabulous day of shopping and grab a delicious mimosa before they vanish like magic!

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Sponsored by our wonderful local businesses: Black Pot Bookshop, St. Landry Bank and Trust Company, Opelousas Main Street, Imperial St. Landry Genealogical & Historical Society Group, Casian Cuisine LLC, and M & K Old School Cooking.

Don't miss out on this delightful event! See you there! 😉

04/17/2025

We’re open for lunch from 11-2!! Then we will open at 3:30 ready for all the educators to join us !! Dj Dum-d starts at 6 but Dj Kayennes will be playing at 3:30pm!!! Come on Come all !!!

04/16/2025

This Thursday, Kayenne's Bar & Grill is turning up the vibes in downtown Opelousas with Nathanial Dum D Sonnier on the 1’s and 2’s, spinning all those favorite hits! 🎶💃 Plus, EDUCATORS- You work hard, now it’s time to for a break! That's why Kayenne's Bar & Grill is offering a tasty Teacher’s Special—get 3 pounds of crawfish for just $16! 🦞🔥

This Thursday we starting off Easter Weekend with Nathanial Dum D Sonnier on the 1’s and 2’s!! Calling all educators come turn up!! We running a Teacher’s Special 3pounds of crawfish $16!!! Dum d will be spinning all your favorite hits!!! We gone have them Boots on the Ground!!!!!!

04/12/2025

A beautiful day for the Opelousas Downtown Market with special guest, the Easter Bunny!!

Black Pot Bookshop

04/09/2025

Opelousas Main Street is excited to be represented at the National Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia—the city of brotherly love.

Soaking up all the information from sessions on tools, techniques, ideas, strategies and more to help strengthen downtown communities as well as networking with Main Streeters across the country.

Main Street America
Louisiana Main Street

04/09/2025

This Thursday Smoke House Night featuring Jaxon Meche !!! Special Menu Smoked Ribs and Jambalaya!! Come join us for some good food and good music!! Kayenne's Bar & Grill The old Franks!!!!

04/09/2025

Congratulations CASA of St. Landry-Evangeline, Inc on the purchase of your new building in downtown Opelousas! This is an exciting milestone that reflects your dedication to advocacy for children and service our community.
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04/09/2025

🐰🥚 Join us for a delightful Easter Egg Hunt, where kids are encouraged to bring their baskets to discover colorful eggs hidden throughout the market!

Will you find the Golden Egg and win a special prize? It's a perfect day for family fun! Part of the larger Opelousas Downtown Market Easter Market "Bunny Hop" event, there will be even more for everyone to enjoy.

Don't miss out on the springtime excitement and meeting the Easter Bunny!

We will also have 20+ vendors, Food, and fresh produce along with the Imperial St. Landry Genealogical & Historical Society Group guests to talk about upcoming workshops and how-to's for geneology researchers.

Pot Bookshop
Main Street Landry Bank and Trust Company
Day Gardens
Cuisine LLC
St. Landry Genealogical & Historical Society Group Landry Now Landry Parish Tourism

04/08/2025

Congratulations Black Pot Bookshop! We are Main Street Proud!!

The only independent bookstore in Opelousas, Louisiana is a cultural hub for Creole and Acadian history. Here's what makes Black Pot Bookshop special.

04/07/2025

A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS AND LEADERS
WHERE WE LIVE: OPELOUSAS NEIGHBORHOODS

ABOUT THE PROJECT
Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods documents and showcases Opelousas neighborhoods through the lens of area residents. The neighborhoods have unique names like The Hill, the Brickyard and the Oil Mill. We invite youth and adults to take pictures, with their phones, of the area they live in. The photos can be of anything: friends on a porch, a neighborhood store, or a game of basketball in someone’s driveway. The project will magnify the voices of residents through the unique images they choose to share.

The first part of the project involves inviting residents to take photos—all residents are invited to participate. Photography classes will be available for those who wish to learn techniques.

The 2nd part of the project involves printing images and featuring community photos in an art show at the Opelousas Museum; awards and prizes will be given. Visitors will also be welcome to share neighborhood stories. The art exhibit will remain for several months, and will continue online.

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VOLUNTEER
If you choose to volunteer, you can help recruit participants, record stories and recommend venues for photo classes. We also welcome your ideas on ways to improve the project .
AUG 2025—JAN 2026

COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC)
We invite five residents to advise and assist with the program. The Community Advisory Committee will discuss ways to encourage
participation. They will also to share ideas about highlighting and celebrating neighborhoods. The committee meets one or two times per month. AUG 2025—JAN 2026

PROJECT DIRECTOR
The Director will oversee the project; they will form teams, recruit participants, and help promote. The director will receive input from a professional consultant, from the Community Advisory Committee and other coordinators. The director will also solicit photo images and organize appropriate paperwork. Other responsibilities include finding sites for photography workshops and engaging the public. The position requires have excellent organizational skills as well as strong oral and written communication abilities.
AUG 2025—JAN 2026
Honorarium $1500

04/07/2025

03/27/2025

The Rotary Clubs of Opelousas Sunrise, Sunrise After Dark, and St. Luc are proud to present a night of community, music, and celebration at the Delta Grand in Opelousas, LA, on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Experience The Magic of Rotary: Spring Fling Gala** 🌸

📅 **Date:** May 10, 2025
📍 **Location:** Delta Grand, Opelousas, LA
⏰ **Schedule:**
- **Social Hour:** 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- **Gala:** Starts at 7:00 PM

Guests will enjoy a delightful evening of live music by Hotline and DJ Titanic, a delicious dinner, and an exciting live auction. All proceeds will support a worthy cause.

🎟️ **Tickets:**
- $40 per person
- $320 for a table of eight
Semi-formal attire .

📞 For more information, please contact:
- **Tom Mhire** (Rotary Gala Chairman): 337-349-5456
- **Bruce Alsandor** (Rotary Gala Co-Chairman): 337-296-4575

Rotary Club of Opelousas Sunrise
Rotary Club of Opelousas Sunrise After Dark

03/26/2025

RAIN PLAN ACTIVATED for this Saturday’s St. Landry Parish Student Arts Expo!! Due to the weather outlook for this weekend, all activities will be moved inside to Opelousas Senior High School (1014 Judson Walsh Drive, Opelousas). Check out the map for the updated locations!

The family friendly event showcases artwork and performances by more than 500 students from pre-K to 12th grade. Other highlights include Art in Action live painting demonstrations, hands-on art Activities for All, and the Student Artist Market. 🎨🎭

Acadiana Center for the Arts
Opelousas Travel
Historic Opelousas

03/26/2025

Location change for this Saturday’s Student Art Expo-St. Landry Parish. Due to rainy weather in the forecast, the event will now be held at Opelousas High School.

📢 Important Update: Student Art Expo Location Change! 🎨

Due to forecasted rain on Saturday, the Student Art Expo has been moved to Opelousas High School. The date, times, and activities remain the same—so come out and support our talented student artists!

We can't wait to see you there! 🖌️✨