Community Calendar

This is a formal tie event that will have live music Johnny Rocket & The Moondogs, a buffet, open bar, and more. This event is for those 21+ and has tickets online and at their registration desk.

Enjoy a selection of local bakeries’ King Cakes to make your carnival season sweeter and maybe find your favorite in town.

There will also be a chance to have the first look at our Mardi Gras gown and costume exhibit provided by the Krewe or Janus

Comics and pop-culture festival for all ages! Featuring card and board games, face painting, trivia, origami, zines, lightsaber battles, and more!
Attendees who come in costume are also invited to take part in a costume contest. Food and drinks provided while supplies last.
For more information, call 318-327-1490, or email jfisher@oplib.org.

Experience a fun-filled evening bidding on amazing cakes and silent auction packages, while enjoying delicious food from local restaurants and caterers. The entertainment will be The John L. Brown, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Band. You won't want to miss out. Come and support Quota Club in making a greater impact on our community.

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! The Krewe of Janus Children's Mardi Gras Parade will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Pecanland Mall. Watch children roll by in decorated mini-Mardi Gras floats throwing beads, candy, and other throws! This year's theme is "Throw Me Somethin' Mister!" Lineup is at 9:00 AM and the parade will roll out at 10:00 AM in the Center Court.

XLIII Annual Mardi Gras Parade in the Twin Cities

THEME: Janus Says Throw Me Somethin' Mister

NMB celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a fund-raising concert and reception celebrating its 10th anniversary. The concert will feature musicians and compositions from the past 10 years of the festival. Tickets are $25 and available at the door. There is no charge for students. Go to newmusiconthebayou.com for more info.

School Performances: Feb 26th and Mar 5th at 9 and 11:30 AM

Public Performances: Feb 28th at 2 and 7 PM
Mar 1st at 3 PM
Mar 7th at 2 and 7 PM
Mar 8th at 3 PM

Head to Strauss Theatre Center for Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts' production of "The Spongebob Musical"! Performances are February 28th at 2pm and 7pm, March 1st at 3pm, March 7th at 2pm and 7pm, and March 8th at 3pm.

Episirus Scientifica welcomes you to attend World Endocrine, Diabetes &
Cardiovascular Conference 2026 (EDCC26) to be held during March 06-07, 2026,
in Bangkok, Thailand around the theme “Innovation in Metabolism: Novel
Therapeutics & Tech for Endocrine Disorders”. This international meet (EDCC26)
anticipates hundreds of participants including keynote speakers, Oral
presentations by renowned speakers and poster presenters besides delegates
around the world. This conference is perhaps a giant event that creates an ideal
platform to share expertise addressing current advancements involved in
Endocrine, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Health. It will be a wonderful opportunity
for all the delegates as it provides an international networking opportunity to
collaborate with the world-class Endocrinology, Obesity and Medical Associations.
World Endocrine, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Conference 2026 (EDCC26) is a
premiere educational event which is designed to advance knowledge and
expertise in endocrine and obesity that rotate between continents and are
organized in collaboration with national and international endocrinology and
obesity societies and associations. This International Congress EDCC26 is going
to be held at Bangkok, Thailand during March 06-07, 2026.The conference is
targeted to the international Endocrinology community as well as other
healthcare professionals involved in multidisciplinary endocrine, diabetic,
cardiovascular and metabolic challenges
Focus Areas / Session Topics
 Clinical Endocrinology
 Molecular Endocrinology
 Endocrine Oncology, Endocrine Connections
 Hypertension
 Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolism
 Obesity
 Cardiovascular Disorders
 Neuroendocrine
 Pediatric Endocrine
 Nutrition and Lifestyle
 Thyroid Disorders
 Reproductive endocrinology
 Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition
 Calcium and Bone
 Adrenal and Cardiovascular Endocrinology
 Environmental Endocrinology
 Clinical Endocrinology
 Endocrine related Cancer and Tumors
 Neuroendocrinology and NET (neuroendocrine tumor)
 Reproductive and Development Endocrinology
 Thyroid
 Cardiovascular medicine
 Precision Medicine
 Transgender Medicine and Research
 Endocrinology and Genetics
Target Audiences
 Endocrinologists
 Pediatric endocrinologists
 Neuroendocrine Specialists
 Reproductive endocrinologists
 Primary care physicians
 Thyroid
 Andrologist and Gynecologists
 Diabetologists
 Cardiologists
 Nutritionists and Metabolic Specialists
 Other health professionals, such as nurses, physician’s assistants, and other
clinicians who care for individuals with endocrine diseases