The Northeast Louisiana Music Trail will unveil its 27th historical marker recognizing legendary pianist Al Puddler Harris in his hometown of Jigger, Louisiana on November 22, 2025. The ceremony will celebrate Harris’s influential career, from the Louisiana Hayride to Hollywood and Nashville.

Dr. Sandra Lunte and her cherished former students take the stage as the Origins Quartet.

Experience a fresh take on the beloved classic as an all-girl cast brings Anne of Green Gables to life on stage. This heartwarming, contemporary adaptation follows the spirited Anne Shirley as she transforms the lives of those around her with imagination, determination, and charm. Tickets on sale now!

Local Bands and artists will be featured in Alley Park on Friday October 24.

The third annual John Brown Sr. Memorial Scholarship Band concert returns to Ruston on October 25, featuring Yacht Rock favorites and raising funds for local student musicians.

West Monroe’s historic Kiroli Park celebrates its 100th anniversary this Saturday, October 18, with a family-friendly festival featuring food, entertainment, and a look back at the park’s century-long history. The event highlights the park’s community roots, historic significance, and ongoing recreational offerings for residents of all ages.

Louisiana Delta Ballet hosts a spooky Dracula performance that'll make you show your fangs.

The Living Well Foundation, founded in 2006, invests in medical, dental, and behavioral health initiatives across Ouachita Parish and seven surrounding parishes. With over $10 million reinvested locally, the foundation supports programs like school-based health centers, suicide prevention, dental hygiene clinics, and dementia care. Its annual luncheon on October 23 will highlight 2024 grant projects and introduce the 2025 funding cycle.

Twin City Entertainment presents Varney Goes Hawaiian, a lighthearted vampire comedy directed by Kristopher Kelley, opening October 17, 2025, at Kayla’s Kitchen, 311 Wood Street in West Monroe.Performances are scheduled for October 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31, all beginning at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $50 per person and include both dinner and the show. Seating is limited, and reservations are available at www.tc-entertainment.com.Written by Matt Wilkins, Varney Goes Hawaiian follows a quirky cast of vampires who trade their coffins for coconuts and a murder filled plot. Filled with moonlight, satire, and supernatural silliness, this show offers the perfect mix of Halloween spirit and island escapism.“It’s vampires, moonlight, and a lot of laughter — the perfect escape this October,” said Director Kristopher Kelley. “You don’t have to love Halloween to enjoy it — you just have to love a good comedy.”Adding to the community spirit, the October 17 and 18 performances will serve as fundraisers for Downtown West Monroe Revitalization, helping support ongoing efforts to grow and beautify the city’s historic core.

Monroe Symphony Orchestra hosts its Time & Remembrance Concert on October 11 at 7:00 p.m.