It's Christmas Weekend and there are a lot of things to know and do this weekend. Just because it's Christmas weekend doesn't mean there are not things in the area to go out and see and do.

Plus, there are some things you need to know during this holiday weekend. We have put together a list of things to know and things to do this weekend. Here we go.

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If you are a Lake Charles president, your trash pickup dates have been changed due to the Christmas and New Years holiday. CLICK HERE to see the new schedule of pickup times for you.

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Facebook, Dani LaCour
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Koozies Daquri's and Sport's bar will have Dani Lacour live in concert Friday night, December 23rd from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. There is no cover charge to go listen to some great music from talented local artists like Dani.

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The Band Rapture will be playing at the Rush Lounge inside the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles on both Friday and Saturday nights.  Each show will take place from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am and there is no charge to attend.

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The weather is going to be a little dicey this weekend with highs right at freezing and lows in the teens.  Here are some tips that you need to know to take care of yourself, your family, and your home. Click Here.

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Courtney Kay will be live Friday night at The Spot located at 5402 Common Street in Lake Charles across from Walk-ons. She will perform live from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

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Santa Claus will be making a stop in Southwest Louisiana Saturday night. So make sure you have out the milk and cookies and get ready for the big man to stop by. If you want to track where Santa is at any given time, just follow this link. 

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