Red, White, & Blue Airshow
May 1—3

Celebrate America’s historic 250th Anniversary at this three-day aviation experience honoring America’s heroes with historic warbirds, military aircrafts, precision aerobatics, and patriotic tributes. Each performance showcases the skill, history, and innovation that define American aviation. Take a helicopter ride, shop with local vendors, and more at this exciting and patriotic weekend.


Blend
May 3
5PM - 7:30PM

The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council’s premier fundraising event featuring food, libations, and fine art is headed back to the bayou. The “biggest party for the arts” features local men and women who cook, local legendary restaurant chefs, live music, drinks by local sponsors, and a silent auction of original works by Region 8 artists! Proceeds benefit the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council’s programs and services.


Broaden Horizons Good Tired 5K
May 9
8AM

Run, walk, crawl or anything in between with Broaden Horizons at the Good Tired 5K powered by Seventh Square Coffee and Fleet Feet! Help raise awareness for Broaden Horizons and partner with the community to support their mission to love, educate, and transform students' lives across Ouachita Parish!


The River Market
May 9
9AM - 1PM

Join Downtown Monroe Main Street as the River Market returns this May! Enjoy a beautiful day of shopping, food, and community. It’s the perfect way to spend your Saturday morning in Downtown Monroe with local eats, vendors, and more.


Layton Castle Tour
May 16
10AM

Enjoy a tour of the beautiful Layton Castle through a guided tour of the house and grounds. The tour includes the historic residential apartment, the family cemetery, and the 1790s Winehouse Museum. Learn about Judge Henry Bry who helped write and signed the first Louisiana Constitution representing Ouachita, how we renamed Monroe, and more! After the tour, you’re more than welcome to stroll the grounds and have a picnic!


How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
May 21—24, 28—31

This sharp and stylish musical comedy follows ambitious window washer J. Pierrepont Finch as he climbs the corporate ladder guided by a trusty self-help book and a whole lot of charm. Packed with wit, catchy tunes, and clever satire, this musical’s original Broadway run in 1962 earned it the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Catch an evening performance Thursday, Friday, or Saturday at 7PM or a Sunday matinee at 2PM.


Empty Bowls
May 20
11AM - 1PM

Get ready to enjoy bowlfuls of creativity and community spirit at the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana’s 10th Annual Empty Bowls! This is a beloved community tradition that brings people together to fight hunger. With an all-inclusive ticket, guests can enjoy tastings from local restaurants and select a handcrafted bowl to take home as a lasting reminder of the empty bowls you helped to fill in our community. There will also be live music, live painting, a silent auction filled with art and unique gift items, and fun activities for kids, making it an experience the whole family can enjoy!