Six Feet Above Mental Health and Wellness Festival

Pineville Riverfront

This family-friendly event is dedicated to creating a safe and fun environment to access Mental Health  resources, learn about self care and promote hope in Cenla!  We will have over 20 community mental health resources, numerous local vendors, food trucks, music, and free mental health crafts and activities led by community volunteers.

Free

Creatives Round Table

Alexandria Museum of Art 933 2nd St, Alexandria, LA, United States

Are you an artist or creative in Central Louisiana? Are you looking for a place to come and talk to other creatives? Join us for 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? […]

Free

Kitchen Skills with LSU AgCenter

Johnson Branch Library 1610 Veterans Drive, Lecompte, LA, United States

The Rapides Parish LSU AgCenter Nutrition Agents will be hosting a Learning Lab at our Johnson Branch. They will cover topics such as: knife skills, canning, food preservation and demos and incentive items for patrons. There will be four section classes that will last 30 minutes each. Registration is required as seats are limited.

Free

Cenla Women’s Connection Luncheon

Alexandria convention Center Alexandria

Belle Chatelain presents “Where Have You Been & Where Are You Going” with a special feature by Christelle Carly with “Light of Mine,” Playhouse Cafe. Enjoy this inspirational speaker, special feature , fellowship, and delicious meal. Invite a friend! Please RSVP by May 10th. Kindly sponsored by Avalon Hotel Group & 4 Points.

$20

Renegade Tour at AMoA

Alexandria Museum of Art 933 2nd St, Alexandria, LA, United States

AMoA welcomes guest tour guide Wanda Campo, longtime owner of Fine Print, for a Renegade tour of current exhibition A Graphic Journey: Prints by Pablo Picasso. Renegade tours are led by selected community members and offer unconventional tour experiences at AMoA. Wanda’s experience in the printing industry will bring a unique perspective.

Free

Red River Chorale Common Threads Concert

First Presbyterian Church 357 Windermere Blvd, Alexandria, LA, United States

For centuries, composers have addressed recurring themes, such as love, sorrow, or devotion, using all kinds of styles and traditions. This concert cohesively presents such themes with a variety of selections.

$5 – $15

Sealy Outdoor’s Big Splash

Cypress Bend Resort 2000 Cypress Bend Pkwy, Many, LA, United States

Family, Fishing and Fun at the Big Bass Splash, where amateurs win like the pros. $500,000 guaranteed in cash and prizes with 1st Place Overall winning a Phoenix 721 Pro XP powered by Mercury equipped with Minn Kota, Humminbird, and Power Pole; RAM Truck; plus $5,000 cash! Grand prize package valued at $100,000!

$165 – $265

26th Annual Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana Pow Wow

Chief Joseph Alcide Pierite Pow Wow Grounds 171 Melacon Rd, Marksville, LA, United States

The Pow Wow welcomes various regional indigenous tribes to celebrate culture through vibrant craft displays, music performances, dance presentations, and cultural exhibits. An assortment of interactive events and live performances throughout the weekend aim to highlight the history and traditions of the Tribe. Not only does this historic, cultural event celebrate the traditions of the […]

$5 – $8

Holi Fest 2024

Downtown Alexandria

Holi is a tradition which dates back millennia. In Alexandria, Holi is a 1/2-day event combining Indian and Cajun spirit. The event starts with a 4K Color walk for kids. All proceeds from the to benefit Children’s Advocacy Network. Join in the fun!

Free – $45

1st Alexandria SERA Black Rodeo

Rapides Parish Coliseum 5600 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA, United States

Southeastern Rodeo Association’s mission is all about providing affordable family entertainment. Southeastern Rodeo Association showcases professional cowboys in events such as Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Ladies Barrel Racing, Ladies Steer Undecorating, Team Roping, Bull Riding, and Junior Barrel Racing for kids. The Association is committed to keeping the cowboy way of life and […]

$26