January 2026 Calendar-at-a-Glance

Art

Ongoing-February 14: Saratoga Collection: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria). Donated to the museum by Marcel L. Wisznia and curated by Terrence Sanders-Smith, the Saratoga Collection features works created by artists living and working in the city in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The works in the collection are reflective of contemporary trends in art of the time and show some insight into the significance of this historic disaster on the art and culture of the city of New Orleans. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

January 10: Second Saturday at the Museum, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria). Enjoy the Alexandria Museum of Art without admission charge on the second Saturday of the month. Cost: Free. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

January 10: Art In Motion with The Movement Lab, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria), 10:30am & 11:30am. Join The Movement Lab and get inspired by the art at AMoA! This session will guide children and families as they explore the feelings inspired by art and express their interpretations and creativity through movement and dance. The early session is for young children and families; the later session is for teens and adults. Please pre-register at the AMoA website. Cost: Free. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

January 13: AMoA Creative Roundtable, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria), 5:30pm-7:00pm. Are you an artist or creative in Central Louisiana? Are you looking for a place to come and talk to other creatives? Join the Creative Round Table! Being an artist can be isolating, but we can lift each other up! Do you want to learn about grants and artist calls? Talk about process? Maybe you want to learn how other artists market their art or ship their art? Well, come on! Let’s talk about it! Cost: Free. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

February 5: AMoA Renegade Tour, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria), 6:00pm-7:30pm. An unconventional museum tour-you never know what you’re going to get when the museum invites local personalities to interpret exhibits through their unique lens. Karen Riley Simmons is a New Orleans native who made the move to Alexandria following Hurricane Katrina and has since become a vital part of our community, working for the Rapides Parish Library and serving with many organizations. Cost: Free. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

Music

January 15: If I Be Lifted Up—The Gathering, Laborde Earles Coliseum (5600 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria), 7:00pm. If I Be Lifted Up: The Gathering is a night of worship and community. Let’s come together as a unified body of Christ. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of something truly special. Cost: Free. ifibeliftedup.info

January 17: Bradley Wilson in Concert, Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center (1202 Third Street, Alexandria), 7:00pm. This one-night-only event will be headlined by Louisiana artist Bradley Wilson, performing his originals along with new songs that showcase his southern roots and storytelling style. Supporting acts include an incredible lineup of local Louisiana talent—Randon Wooley, Spencer Brunson, and Eric Leger—each bringing their own unique sound and energy to the stage. This concert celebrates Louisiana’s thriving music scene and the artists who call it home. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com. Cost: $14.64 General Admission.

January 23: Paul Sanchez in Concert, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria), 6:30pm-8:00pm. AMoA presents singer/songwriter Paul Sanchez and his trio for an evening of music and storytelling. Paul spent the 90s and early 2000s making 11 albums and touring with New Orleans rockers, Cowboy Mouth. After losing everything in the flooding during Hurricane Katrina, he left the band he had helped form and went home to New Orleans to rebuild his life. He has 22 solo releases and received many awards for his work including best roots rock album in 2023. He also appeared in the HBO series “Treme.” Cost: $20.00 General Admission; $15.00 AMoA Members; $10.00 LSUA Students (w/ ID). Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

February 1: RSO Presents ‘Idealism’, Calvary Baptist Church (5011 Jackson Street, Alexandria), 2:30pm. The Rapides Symphony Orchestra opens its season united with music by American composers John Corigliano, David Amram, and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson as well as Eduard Grieg’s jaunty “Holberg Suite”. Contact the Symphony for individual and season ticket pricing. Call: 318-442-9709. rapidessymphony.org

Theatre

January 12, 19, 26 & February 2: Military Monday at the Movies, Grand Theatre Alexandria (2039 North Mall Drive, Alexandria). All military personnel and first responders can enjoy the ultimate movie experience at Santikos Entertainment for just $5.00. Along with $5.00 movie tickets, they’ll also have access to a $5.00 large drink and a $5.00 large popcorn, making their cinema experience even more enjoyable and unforgettable. Valid ID required. Cost: $5.00.

January 29-February 8: The Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant, Hearn Stage at Kress Theatre (1102 Third Street, Alexandria). If you loved the Four Old Broads before, buckle up. Leslie Kimbell’s brand-new comedy brings the Broads back together with some delightfully unhinged new friends, and drops them straight into a beauty pageant run by Lurleen “What Could Possibly Go Wrong?” Dupree.  Spoiler: everything goes wrong. Directed by: Jim Leggett and Michael Dalme. Advance tickets highly recommended for this comedy; get yours now! Showtimes are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:30pm. Cost: $15.00 Adults; $12.00 Seniors; $7:00 Students; $5.00 Thursdays. cpptheatre.com

February 4: The Hound of the Baskervilles, Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center (1202 Third Street, Alexandria), 7:00pm. Aquila Theatre will journey out onto the fog-shrouded moors of England with this spine-tingling tale written by the acclaimed Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This brand-new take on the legendary Sherlock Holmes mystery is a comedy-driven and utterly suspenseful theatrical adaptation. A play within a play, where mystery, suspense, and Aquila’s trademark excellence are sure to leave you on the edge of your seat. Cost: $25.00 General Admission; $20.00 ACCL Members. Call: 318-484-4474. louisiana-arts.org

Events

January 6, 13, 20, 27 & February 3: Alexandria Farmer’s Market, First United Methodist Church (2727 Jackson Street, Alexandria), 3:00pm-6:00pm. The Alexandria Farmers Market is a weekly gathering that connects the community of Alexandria with the farmers, ranchers, and agricultural artisans of Central Louisiana. This connection strives to improve the physical, social, and economic well-being of the region by providing access to fresh, healthy, local food for residents, fostering community relationships, and serving as a business incubator for growers and producers. Cost: Free. Call: 318-441-3407.

January 9, 16, 23, 30 & February 6: MahJongg, First United Methodist Church of Alexandria (2727 Jackson St, Alexandria), 1:00pm-3:00pm. All sessions are open to all levels of play.  Bring your 2025 National Mahjongg League, Inc card if you have it. Beginners table available on the 2nd Friday of the month. Cost: Free.

January 10: AMoA Stitching Circle, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria), 11:00am-3:00pm. Anyone can come and knit in the galleries. Open to all ages. Just getting started? AMoA has limited materials to get you started. Cost: Free. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

January 10: The Truth Behind J. B. Lafargue’s Life, Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library (1115 Broadway Ave, Alexandria), 2:00pm-3:00pm. Leading New Orleans Times-Picayune reporter Josette Abigov and local Historian Michael Wynne will tell the true story of the amazing life of J. B. Lafargue. Author Michael Wynne will have books on hand for sale. Cost: Free. rpl.org

January 14: Child Safety Seat Check, Rapides Regional Medical Center Main Entrance (211 4th Street, Alexandria), 2:00pm-5:00pm. A trained child passenger safety educator will take a look at your car seats, make sure they are not under recall, make sure the seat is installed properly and show you how to install the car seat. The car seat check process takes between 15-25 minutes, depending on how many car seats are in the vehicle. The seat checks normally are held the second Wednesday of each month. Cost: Free.

January 15: From Italy to Your Kitchen, LSUA (8100 Highway 71, Alexandria), 6:00pm. Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on pasta-making demonstration sharing authentic Italian techniques. Come and enjoy a delicious, flavorful experience with Valeriu and Alisa! Please pre-register. Cost: $40.00. Call: 318-427-4441. lsua.it/cecourses

January 17: Campfire Cooking with Winter Foods, Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site (135 Riverfront Street, Pineville), 9:00am-1:00pm. Come see a live demonstration of our clay oven cooking up soft bread rations! Cost: $6.00.

January 17: 2026 Arbor Day Celebration, Louisiana State Arboretum (1300 Sudie Lawton Lane, Ville Platte), 10:00am-4:00pm. Join us for our 2026 Arbor Day celebration and tree seedling giveaway. This year’s trees include Red Buckeye, Parsley Hawthorn, Longleaf Pine, Sycamore, Willow Oak, Smooth Sumac, American Elm, Rusty Blackhaw, Roughleaf Dogwood, and Baldcypress. Limit of 10 seedlings per family. Celebrations will be held at the Arboretum Nature Center located inside of Chicot State Park. Call: 337-363-6289.

January 17: Ali Siddiq—In the Shadows, Laborde Earles Entertainment Center (5600 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria), 7:00pm. Born and raised in Houston, Ali’s unique style of stand-up originated behind the walls of incarceration, an incubator for interesting experiences and good stories.  He is the first comedian to ever release a 4-part series of comedy specials, The Domino Effect 1-4, which has over 50 million views combined on YouTube. VIP tickets are available. Cost: $31.78-$126.00. rpclive.org

January 18: Central Louisiana Orchid Society Meeting, St. James Episcopal Church EYC Building (1546 Albert Street, Alexandria), 2:30pm. Learn everything you need to know about orchids and how to grow them. Get hands on help with your plants! Member Rick Allardyce will present on how he grows his award-winning cymbidiums here in Louisiana. There is a monthly plant raffle, blooming orchid entry for Show and Tell plus refreshments. In addition, there are opportunities to attend American Orchid Society shows/sales throughout the year.

January 21: Cenla Women’s Connection Luncheon, Country Inn & Suites (2727 Monroe Highway, Pineville), 12:00pm. Invite friends and join in for speaker, Paula Abbott, who will present “Condemned! Do Not Enter!”  Also featuring Kaitlyn Graff with Wanderlust Productions. Cost: $25.00. Please pre-register. Call: 318-447-4673.

January 21: 20-Somethings, Westside Regional Library (5416 Provine Place, Alexandria), 5:30pm-7:00pm. Love anime? Crave ramen? Wish you had people to share it with? Join 20 Somethings, a monthly program where each session focuses on something you love to do. This month, we’re diving into “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End”—the anime that dethroned “Fullmetal Alchemist” on MyAnimeList. We’ll watch together and enjoy some fun conversations about the series so far. Whether you’re watching it for the first time or rewatching, it’s an experience you won’t want to miss. Cost: Free. rpl.org

January 29: Cenla Author’s Club Meeting, Westside Regional Library (5416 Provine Place, Alexandria), 6:00pm-8:00pm. The Cenla Authors’ Club is open to authors and writers of all levels and genres, and anyone interested in learning more about the book-writing process, even if you haven’t written your first word (yet!). This month’s speaker will be playwright, actor, author and director Jeff Goetz, a founding force in Spectral Sisters Productions. Jeff will speak on playwriting, plays, the Spectral Sisters, and we might even see a mini-play in person! Cost: Free. Call: 318-442-2483.

January 31: Live Gator Feeding Show, Paragon Casino Resort Hotel Atrium (711 Paragon Place, Marksville), 4:00pm. Join the crowd in the hotel lobby on the last Saturday of each month for a live alligator feeding show. Bring the children for photos with a baby gator after the show. You will also hear traditional songs and stories of south Louisiana’s flora and fauna performed by Tunica-Biloxi tribal members Donna Pierite and family. Cost: Free.

February 7: Experimental Aircraft Association 1st Saturday Breakfast, Buhlow Lake Airport (200 Lake Buhlow Road, Pineville), 7:30am-10:00am. Come enjoy a hearty breakfast of eggs, sausage, pancakes, grits, potatoes, milk, orange juice, and more! Anyone interested in aviation and general cordial chatter with lakeside ambience is welcome and invited to come to enjoy breakfast with us! Cost: $10.00 Donation.

February 7: Central Louisiana Dutch Oven Cookers First Saturday Gathering, Indian Creek Recreation Area (100 Camp Ground Road, Woodworth), 9:00am-12:30pm. A delicious day with Dutch oven cooking enthusiasts. There is no charge for food, however, donations are accepted. Regular park admission applies. Call: 318-625-1762.

Sports

January 6, 13, 20, 27 & February 3: Yoga in the Gallery, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 2nd Street, Alexandria), 5:45pm. Chill out every Tuesday with yoga classes taught by Learn with Laci. Registration is not required. Cost: Free. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

January 19: Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour, Laborde Earles Coliseum (5600 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria), 7:00pm. This is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping “No Way!” moves, 100 Years of “Wow!” and 100 Years Heart-Pounding Thrills! From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, experience the team that redefined basketball!  This is history you can feel and a celebration of 100 years of over-the-top fun with all-new surprises! Cost: $33.00-$98.00. rpclive.org

January 24: Cenla Fly Fishing Festival, Kees Park Civic Center (2450 Highway 28 East, Pineville), 8:30am-3:30pm. Hosted by the Kisatchie Fly Fishers club, this event celebrates the many fly fishing opportunities across the region. There are expert seminars on topics such as tackle, bass fishing, saltwater fishing, kayak fishing, and trout fishing.  There’s also fly casting instruction and fly tying demonstrations.  Lunch is available for a nominal cost.  Net proceeds benefit The Food Bank of Central Louisiana. Cost: Free. Call: 318-793-5855. kisatchiefly.org

January 31: Monster Truck Winter Nationals, Laborde Earles Coliseum (5600 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria), 7:30pm. She’s back–the world’s youngest female driver–Faith Phreed! You will not want to miss the most monster trucks ever! Monster Truck rides, Louisiana Side by Side Racing Championships, Spiderman and more! Cost: Kids $18.00; Adults $30.00; VIP (all ages includes pit party) $35.00. rpclive.org

*All events subject to change.