Discover What’s Happening in Lake Charles

The Martin Luther King Festival honors the courageous efforts and sacrifices of Martin Luther King Jr. We’re stepping into the 2026 MLK Celebration with BIG vision, BIG purpose, and a BIG challenge for our community — and we want YOU to be part of it.

Schedule:

January 16, 2026
32nd Annual MLK Memorial Breakfast at 7:30 AM
L’Auberge Casino & Resort, 777 L’Auberge Ave, Lake Charles, LA

January 19, 2026
MLK Parade & Family Day
Lake Charles Event Center
The parade begins at 11:00 AM and Family Day Activities begin at 12:00 PM. The parade route will begin at the Event Center travelingto Broad Street, Enterprise Blvd., Mill Street, Lakeshore Drive and back to the Event Center.

Interested vendors can contact 337-491-9955 or visit www.kzwafm.com for more information.

Unleash your inner superstar at Friday Night Karaoke with DJ Rooster at The Social Club! Join us every Friday from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM for a fun-filled evening where you can take the mic and showcase your talent alongside the Lake Area’s hidden gems.

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just looking for a good time, this is the perfect opportunity to sing your heart out and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Bring your friends, cheer each other on, and let the good times roll!

Details:

Location: The Social Club
Date & Time: Every Friday, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Host: DJ Rooster

Don’t miss your chance to shine on stage—join us for an unforgettable night of karaoke!

What’s included:
An exciting tour down Ryan Street led by our docent team and comped admission to the Imperial Calcasieu Museum during the morning on the date of the scheduled tour!

Date: January 17
Time: 3 PM

Imagine the life the early Lake Charles denizens lived while walking the same busy street! Showcasing the city’s founding, community resilience, and architectural beauty, this tour does it all. Beginning at the 1911 Historic City Hall, going to the Muller’s Department Store on, and ending at the Courthouse, the tour highlights key events like the Great Fire of 1910 and the city’s historic preservation efforts.

This tour varies in length between an hour and an hour and a half in duration. Tour groups will meet on the 1st floor of Historic City Hall and will start promptly at the scheduled time. Any late arrivals are welcome to catch up!

Please come prepared for the elements.

Tickets are available online at www.impericalcalcasieumuseum.org

For private tour bookings, please call (337) 439-3797 or email us at [email protected]. We require a minimum of 4 guests to schedule a private walking tour.

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Rescheduled: All previously purchased tickets for show on May 31, 2025 will be honored on new date January 17.

Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan are currently delighting old and new fans across North America on their highly successful Grits and Glamour Tour. From the road to the red carpet, on center stage in the theater or under the spotlight in a honkytonk, these two women are comfortable in their high heels. Veteran recording artists and performers grace the country format with style, flair, and undeniable talent that is captivating and timeless. Their career highlights are numerous and varied. Combined, they have recorded 28 top 10 hits, more than 18 million records sold, and 12 number one songs. There have been Grammys, CMA Awards, movie credits, television appearances, and Broadway performances. They have rocked arenas, helmed world-class symphonies, and toured on almost every continent. These 50-somethings are more than a little flattered that they can still sell out shows, turn heads, and make hearts beat fast nearly four decades into their careers. It’s almost unnecessary to point out how rare it is to have such long-term success in an industry so fickle, but Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan haven’t missed a beat. In fact, they both maintain extensive solo touring schedules, enhanced by the buzz that surrounds the Grits and Glamour tour.

In a logical progression of their successful touring relationship, Pam and Lorrie have teamed up to record Dos Divas, scheduled for a mid-summer 2013 release. The project features solo performances by Morgan and Tillis as well as fun collaborations and poignant duets. Highlights include original material written by Lorrie and Pam as well as songs penned by some of country music’s most talented songwriters. With titles such as “That’s So Cool,” “Bless Their Hearts,” “I Am a Woman,” “I Know What You Did Last Night,” and “What Was I Thinkin’” (a Tillis/Morgan co-write), the 14-song collection is as diverse as the many moods of both women. It shows their remarkable range, showcasing everything from traditional country to cutting edge contemporary.

All guests must be 21 or older.