Community Calendar: Sept. 20-26
Thursday
Genealogy Services. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Resources available for family history research. La Maison de Begnaud, 110 Benoit Patin Road, Scott. 337-269-5155.
Lafayette Genealogical Society Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Louisiana Orphan Train Society president Martha Aubert will serve as guest speaker. Lafayette Public Library, South Regional Branch, 6101 Johnston St., Lafayette. 337-981-1028.
The Lafayette Toastmasters Club. 7 p.m. A club for improving public speaking abilities. Meets weekly. For details, call 337-247-6005. Olive Garden, 5743 Johnston St., Lafayette.
Think 'N' Drink. 5:30 p.m. The705's annual event when experts give presentations on important topics. The Jefferson Street Pub, 500 Jefferson St., Lafayette. 337-232-5040.
Friday
Jam Session. 6 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. La Maison de Begnaud, 110 Benoit Patin Road, Scott. 337-269-5155.
Square Dance Lessons. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Square dancing is exercise, a social event and entertainment. First two lessons are free. For details, call Bob Landry at 337-258-5781. Girard Park Recreation Center, 500 Girard Dr., Lafayette.
Une Place à La Table. 6 p.m. An art exhibit presented by the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana. Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette. 337-233-4077.
Saturday
Carole Lancon Solo Exhibit Opening and Artist’s Reception. 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Lancon is an artist, art therapist and quilter. For more information on the showing, call Sandra Sarr at 337-250-2279. Teche Center for the Arts, 210 E. Bridge St., Breaux Bridge.
Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Produce, ready to eat meals, art and gifts, demonstrations and activities. Moncus Park, 2913 Johnston St., Lafayette. marketatmoncuspark.com.
Salutations & Libations. 10:30 a.m. Yoga followed by beer. Participants should bring their own mats. $16. The Wurst Biergarten, 537 Jefferson St., Lafayette. 337-534-4612.
Sensory Friendly Village Tours. 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Families can pre-register to tour the history village during the sensory friendly presentations. This program was developed with input from the Autism Society of Acadiana. $10 per family. Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette. 337-233-4077.
The Veterans of Comedy Live. 7 p.m. Featuring comedians Josh Watts and Taylor Lachney. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. The Omni Center, 227 Jefferson St., Lafayette. 337-534-0735.
Sunday
Honoring the Slaves of Sacred Heart. 4 p.m. A procession will bless a gravestone to honor and recognize the people who were enslaved on Convent property between 1821 and 1865. For more information, call or email Maureen J. Chicoine at 909-641-7871 or mchicoine@rscj.org. St. Charles Borromeo Church, 174 Church St., Grand Coteau. 337-662-5279.
Mouton House Lecture Series. 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Speaker Jan Swift will give a presentation on the legacy of Maurice Heymann. For ages 14 and older. The Alexandre Mouton House, 1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette.
Monday
Aerobics Classes. 5:45 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Comeaux Recreation Center, 411 W. Bluebird Dr., Lafayette. 337-291-8875.
Comedy for Lizard People. 8:30 p.m. An open mic of stand-up comedy hosted by Joey Thibodeaux. Bisbano’s Cellar, 1540 Johnston St., Lafayette. 337-233-0420.
Les Vues Film Screening "Isleños: A Root of America." 6:30 p.m. A documentary about the history of 2,000 Canary Islanders who emigrated to Louisiana in 1777 and the impact they had on U.S. history. This Les Vues event is curated by Stephen Estopinal. Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette. 337-233-4077.
Tuesday
Comedy Night. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. A stand-up comedy open mic. The Platform at Dat Dog, 201 Jefferson St., Lafayette. 337-366-6794.
Stories Matter. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. A free live reading series with writers, wine, cats and conversation. September authors include Kimberly Southwick and Elizabeth Green. Alexander Books, 2001 W. Congress St., Lafayette. 337-234-2096.
Tacos & Trivia Night. 7 p.m. Teams of two to six players vie for a bar tab. Food and drink specials change every week. The Saint Street Inn, 407 Brook Ave., Lafayette. 337-534-8112.
Wednesday
All Ages French Table. 1 p.m.-2 p.m. French speakers can socialize and chat in French over a cup of coffee. La Maison de Begnaud, 110 Benoit Patin Road, Scott. 337-269-5155.
Film Screening of "From House to Home." 6 p.m. Filmmaker Nick Campbell will screen his documentary and discuss the inspiration behind it. Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, 710 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette. 337-482-2278.
Small Business, Big Threat: Cybersecurity and Your Business. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. LITE Center, 537 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette. 337-735-5483.
Veteran Coffee Hour. 5 p.m. Hosted by the Student Veterans Organization. UL Lafayette Judice-Rickles Honors Building, 401 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette. 337-482-6700.
Wednesday Trivia at Dat Dog. 7:30 p.m. Dat Dog, 201 Jefferson St., Lafayette. 337-366-6794.