The Art of the 5K

Keep an eye out on May 11, and you might just get a glimpse of Da Vinci jogging down Vermilion Street, toe to heel with Warhol, with Frida Kahlo coming up from behind. Even better? You could join them for the Acadiana Center for the Arts "The Art of the 5K" fundraiser. Runners (or walkers, no discrimination here) are invited to dress as their favorite artist (performing or visual) or artwork and to create a wave of art and color to Downtown Lafayette. The race's proceeds will support ACA's Arts-in-Education programming, which has made an impact in local education for decades. This year, the program expanded from serving Lafayette's 43 public schools to now encompassing 77 schools throughout St. Landry, Vermilion, and Lafayette parishes. Day-of registration begins at 6:30 am at the Acadiana Center for the Arts, and the race will begin at 8 am. $35. Register now, or learn more at acadianacenterforthearts.org/5k.