Events In Lake Charles & SWLA This Weekend Sept. 18-20

Lake Charles, LA [KNGT-FM] - If you're bored in the area, we've got just the thing for you. As we head into mid-September, a bunch of things are going on in the area, including concerts, theatre shows, sports, and festivals.

What are you in the mood for? Want to go to a festival and dance? How about checking out a Broadway-type show of one of the most popular musicals ever? Maybe you just want to take in a concert. All of those things are taking place this weekend and more.

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The Lake Charles Little Theatre is kicking off its 100th anniversary season with a stage production of the beloved musical “Grease.” Performances are scheduled for Sept. 18-20 and 25-27 at historic Bulber Auditorium on the McNeese State University campus. Tickets for all performances can be found on the Lake Charles Little Theatre's website here.

Music legend Melissa Ethridge will be live at the Golden Nugget's Grand Event Center in Lake Charles this Friday night, September 18th. She will take the stage Friday at 8:30 pm.

The Real Men Wear Pink Wing Cook-Off is happening this Saturday, Sept. 19, bringing the community together to raise money in the fight against breast cancer. Best of all, every dollar raised stays right here in Southwest Louisiana to support local breast cancer efforts. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s event.

Things to know about the 2026 Real Men Wear Pink Wing Cook-off

When: Wing Cook-Off on Saturday, Sept. 19
Where: Habibi Shrine Center, 2928 Pack Road in Lake Charles
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m
$100 per cooking team
Cook-off teams start at 9:00 am
Judging is at 2:00 pm

The 50th Annual St. Theresa Catholic Church Bon Ton Festival is happening Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Carlyss. And the best part? Admission is FREE, and parking is FREE!