Now You See Me: Portraiture has long been a cornerstone of American art, evolving from grand oil paintings of colonial aristocracy to intimate photographic studies of everyday life. It has functioned as a mirror of social values-asserting power, legacy, identity, and aspiration. As the cultural landscape of the United States has shifted, so too has […]

Celebrate Drop Everything & Read Month with a fun, self-paced reading challenge! Pick up a bingo card at the library and complete reading-themed activities throughout the month—read in different places, try new genres, or revisit an old favorite. Complete a bingo (or the whole card!) and return it to the library for a small reward […]

Ready to learn the hottest new game everyone’s talking about? Want to meet new friends and have a blast? Join us for Mahjong 101 for KIDS!! Mahjong is an exciting tile game that’s been around for over 2,500 years! It’s one of the most popular games in China and has spread across the globe — […]

Join us for a fun afternoon of Mah Jongg at the museum. Email maryanneadler@gmail.com for details.

Study the evidence, solve the crime! Do you have what it takes to solve the case, and put an end to the mystery? If so, join us as we work the Underwood Cellars case. For more information call 318-748-4848. Registration in advance is required as space is limited.

Free Yoga at the Alexandria Museum of Art – Every Tuesday from 5:45PM – 7:00PM

For April, our Author and Artist of the month is Frances Boudreaux.  Frances currently serves as board chair for Glass Act Recycling, is an active member of the Alexandria, LA Garden Club, is a practicing artist, and author of poetry and plays. She previously published a memoir titled “Where the Sun Don’t Shine and the […]

To all of our nonprofit friends, United Way of Central Louisiana is having our 2nd Coffee and Conversations session to serve as the first quarterly meeting this year. Please join us on Thursday, April 9 from 9 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. in the Rapides Foundation Building, Classroom C, for a morning of collaboration and community […]

Spring into Alex River Fête at Downtown Rocks continues with Delta Blue, bringing a mix of classic hits and crowd favorites to the stage. It’s the perfect excuse to grab your friends, enjoy the evening air, and soak in the sounds of spring. This free concert series is all about great music, good company, and […]

Kent House Spring Herb Day/Arts & Crafts Festival/Yard Sale presents a great selection of quality herbs and Spring bedding plants for sale with gardening experts on hand to help select the perfect plants for your home and garden.  In addition, browse the wide assortment of local arts, crafts & food vendors as well as our […]

SATURDAY APRIL 11th 9:00 AM – 4:00PM ADMISSION SPECTATORS $10 per car CAR SHOW PARTICIPANTS -$25 per car DYNO PULLS $60.                                    CAR SHOW AWARDS                             […]

Vintage cars and tractors on display at original sawmill Village. Music and Food. Dynomometer on site.Eight museums open, including the World War II museum and the village commissary gift shop. Rides available on model T and Sheffield rail car. Join us for an interesting family day! $10 per car entry. Plenty of parking. Located 3 […]

Something mysterious is happening at the Hineston Branch… and we need your help! Drop in for our Mystery Craft for Kids, where the project is a secret until you open the bag. Will you build it, glue it, twist it, or color it? Only the clues inside will tell! Kids can crack the mystery, get […]

Second Saturday of each month offers Free Admission to the public.

Anyone can come and knit or stitch in the galleries. Open to all ages. Just getting started? AMoA has limited materials to get you started. FREE and open to the public.

Level up your Saturday 🎮 Wayback’s Vendor Event is BACK — April 11th from 11AM–3PM! Come shop a lineup of local vendors featuring: 🍪 Baked goods🏡 Home decor🎨 Arts & crafts🕹 Collectibles & memorabilia 🛍 Free to browse the vendor market🎮 Regular arcade admission applies Good vibes, great finds, and arcade fun all in one […]

EVERYBODY IS INVITED! SAVE THE DATE APRIL 11TH, 2026!!!! Join us for the biggest Crawfish Boil in Cenla on the lawn and patio of Spirits Food and Friends during Masters weekend: Live Music with Alligator Blue, crawfish by HotHeads, and specialty brews by Huckleberry. Starts at 3pm, crawfish will be served starting at 4pm. This […]

Faith in the City Fest is a family-friendly Christian worship festival coming to downtown Alexandria. This uplifting community event will gather local churches, worship teams, families, and visitors for a day of live music, fellowship, and celebration centered on faith and unity. Attendees can enjoy a welcoming indoor atmosphere featuring diverse styles of Christian worship […]

The Arts Council of Central Louisiana presents: Alli Walker Country singer-songwriter Alli Walker, hailing from Prince Edward Island, Canada, has emerged as a dynamic force in Nashville’s music scene. Her debut album, The Basement Sessions: What I’ve Learned So Far, was released in 2019. Her sophomore album, Growing Up, debuted at #6 on the global iTunes […]