Steve Riley's International Accordion Kings

Though there has never been an official competition among Cajun accordionists, it's a generally agreed-upon fact that Steve Riley is the standard by which the rest are measured in terms of timing, phrasing, and ingenuity. In two special regional performances, Riley presents a musical journey through the various styles and cultures that influence the top accordionists in today's world, including Yves Lambert, Alex Meixner & Glenn Hartmann, Geno Delafose, and Josh Bacca. February 6 at Baton Rouge's Manship Theatre ($28–$53); February 7 at Lafayette's James Devin Moncus Theatre ($38–$52). 7:30 both nights. acadianacenterforthearts.org. manshiptheatre.org.