by Patrick Clinton
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
It has been one giant non-stop party the past few weeks in Acadiana. For those of you who went out of town for Mardi Gras, you missed a great time right here at home. Even with the rain, people were celebrating everywhere you went. And now that Carnival season is over, everybody is getting back into the groove of everyday life. And while the bar scenes may not be as wild as during Mardi Gras week, they too have returned to the fun and entertaining weekly lineups that you have grown so accustomed.
The Sound Factory is open seven days a week and always has something great planned. Every Monday night Sound Factory has Happy Hour all night long. Now that’s what I call starting the week off right. On Tuesdays they have Karaoke Night. For those of you who like to sing, this is your chance to get out their and have a blast.
Wednesdays are Hot Bodies in Action. This is when you get to see some of the sexiest men take it off for your viewing pleasure. And as always, their’s never a cover charge. Thursday nights is Sound Factory’s now famous $8 Drink n Drown. Come by and enjoy as many well drinks as you can slosh down for only a few dollars more than one. And don’t forget, if you don’t want to drink, you don’t have to pay. There can’t be a better deal.
On Friday's you can enjoy Big Girl Cocktails for $3.75 all night long. And Saturday nights are Get a Long One for Less. That means all domestic long necks are only $2 all night long.
Sundays are always memorable at Sound Factory beginning at twelve noon with their potluck lunch buffet and ending with their Sunday Drag Races. It’s a twelve hour party running all day long. And then the week starts all over again.
Sound Factory’s Back Side offers an alternative by creating a quieter, more relaxed, atmosphere. The music isn’t quite so loud and the decor is more aesthetically pleasing. In general, it offers a touch of class to the Acadiana gay community. You can enjoy a game of pool or darts, or simply enjoy conversation with friends. All in all, The Back Side completes Sound Factory.
So next time you’re looking for something to do in Acadiana, check out Sound Factory and its Back Side. They’re sure to have something wild going on.
Jules Downtown is open every Tuesday thru Saturday and offers Acadiana one of the wildest scenes in the downtown area.
Every Tuesday is Movie and Martini Night. You can enjoy two dollar martinis and cosmopolitans all night long while watching Queer Eye for the Straight Guy followed by one of your favorite movies. Good friends, good drink specials, and good entertainment. What could be better?
Every Wednesday is Stripper Night. You can watch some of the hottest guys around taking it off for your viewing pleasure. And there’s no cover charge.
Thursday nights are All Request Night. You can listen to whatever music you want; all you need do is ask. And to make it even better, you can enjoy $1.50 well drinks and domestic beers all night long. Now that’s a deal.
And don’t forget about weekends at Jules Downtown. Every Friday and Saturday you can enjoy the Dance Party with DJ Scott Lannie.
With all this fun, it’s understandable why Jules Downtown has become a Lafayette tradition.
Now that Carnival season is over,
I’m ready for things to be getting back to normal. Sure things will still be wild, but at least now we’ll be able to find parking spots. So come out to Downtown Lafayette and have a great time. Until next time, be safe and have fun. I’ll see you around town.
