Gulf Coast Shrimp & Jazz Festival
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Lake Charles Civic Center 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
Flavorful shrimp and soulful jazz are on the docket for the Gulf Coast Shrimp & Jazz Festival at the Lake Charles Civic Center. It all kicks off Friday with the Jazz After Dark concert at the Civic Center Exhibition Hall on Friday, June 21 featuring Jessy J and Jairus Daigle Network, as well as Mickey Smith Jr. and Sax in the City. 7 pm. $40.
On Saturday, the whole family can enjoy the savory tastes of Gulf shrimp with performances by local jazz artists Phil Denny, Mickey Smith, Jr. and David Locklear. The festival promotes the cultural importance of jazz and cuisine in the Lake Charles area, and the community's particular blend of music, performance, and visual arts. 11 am–8 pm. $5 for adults, $2 for kids 12 and under. gcshrimpnjazzfest.com.