Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, Lake Charles is the fifth largest city in the state, home of McNeese University, and is an industrial leader in Southwest Louisiana.
![New Movies This Weekend In Lake Charles Theaters](http://townsquare.media/site/159/files/2023/06/attachment-RS39110_GettyImages-638250692-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Movies This Weekend In Lake Charles Theaters
There's no need to look up every movie individually anymore, we have all the trailers in one nice, neat package for you that are showing in theaters this weekend.
![Pirate Night At The Ballfield This Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-7.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pirate Night At The Ballfield This Weekend
Its going to be a Pirate Invasion this Saturday Night in Lake Charles at the Joe Miller Ballpark!
![Southwest Louisiana Snow Cone Showdown: Week 4 Results](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2024/07/attachment-44.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Southwest Louisiana Snow Cone Showdown: Week 4 Results
Week 4 of the 6 week Snow Cone Showdown, make sure to get your votes in today
![2024 Marshland Fest Performance Times For Entertainment Released](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2022/07/attachment-Marshland-Festival-1.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
2024 Marshland Fest Performance Times For Entertainment Released
You found out the lineup last week. Now we know what time each artist will be performing.
![McNeese Star LB Named As First Team Preseason All-American](http://townsquare.media/site/159/files/2024/07/attachment-382597528_17994771218237999_2408173222286073707_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
McNeese Star LB Named As First Team Preseason All-American
The preseason football awards have begun for McNeese star linebacker Micah Davey.
![New Movies This Weekend In Lake Charles Theaters](http://townsquare.media/site/159/files/2023/06/attachment-RS39110_GettyImages-638250692-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Movies This Weekend In Lake Charles Theaters
There's no need to look up every movie individually anymore, we have all the trailers in one nice, neat package for you that are showing in theaters this weekend.
![2024 Marshland Festival Entertainment Lineup Announced](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2022/06/attachment-37884740_360685001132682_6450237.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
2024 Marshland Festival Entertainment Lineup Announced
So who is playing this year? Drumroll, please!
![Concerts & Events Going On In Lake Charles & SWLA This Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2020/08/Casey-Peveto-Drums.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Concerts & Events Going On In Lake Charles & SWLA This Weekend
It's time to blow off steam, get out there, and have some fun!
![Walk-On's Adds 4 Epic New Dishes To Menus In Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/159/files/2024/07/attachment-hybrid-storytellers-DrdtArh85b4-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Walk-On's Adds 4 Epic New Dishes To Menus In Louisiana
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is elevating its fry game with the launch of exclusive French Fry creations in celebration of National French Fry Day.
![McNeese Cowboys Football Opener Moved To Bigger Channel](http://townsquare.media/site/159/files/2024/07/attachment-383230812_17994710981237999_2666784944220109822_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
McNeese Cowboys Football Opener Moved To Bigger Channel
The new look McNeese Cowboys football team will get an even bigger audience for their Week Zero match up with Tarleton State.