Summer's in full swing here in Monroe-West Monroe & this month is filled with fun events. With live music, shopping, two festivals and the Miss Louisiana Pageant, there's always something to do in Monroe-West Monroe this June!

June 1st, 10:00 am-1:00 pm

On the first Saturday of every month, join Courtyard on Cotton for their first Saturday brunch featuring Suffit of Lake Providence! Enjoy a French cuisine inspired brunch surrounded by local artwork. Reservations are not required, and takeout options are available. This event starts at 10:00 am and goes until 1:00pm.

June Tunes

Every Saturday in June, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

The Strauss Singer Songwriter Series is happening every Saturday in June. Strauss will be bringing some of the best talent with North Louisiana roots. This inaugural show will feature Marcella Simien with opening act Vada Powell. Don't miss out on an unforgettable summer of music! Every show in the series begins at 7:00 pm.

New Music on the Bayou Festival

June 5th-8th, Various Times & Locations

At the New Music on the Bayou Summer Festival, composers and performers intersect over the course of an intense multi-day, multi-city, multi-venue series of rehearsals, presentations, and concerts. The goal of the festival is to inspire the region with new ideas about music and to inspire composers with the unique landscapes and cultural offerings of North Louisiana. The schedule is designed to create several opportunities for composers to engage with each other, the performers, and appreciative audiences. This festival runs from June 5-8. Check out show locations & times here.

Downtown Gallery Crawl

June 6th, 5:00 pm-9:00 pm

It's time to Crawl! Come celebrate and experience the work of talented local artists while enjoying the warmth and charm of locally owned shops, businesses and eateries in Historic Downtown Monroe and West Monroe. The Crawl happens in Downtown Monroe & West Monroe on the first Thursday of every other month from 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm.

Summer Sip & Shop

June 8th, 12:00 pm-7:00 pm

Join Thirsty Farmer as they celebrate their 2nd Wineiversary with this indoor/outdoor market sip & shop experience complimenting local artistic wares: Thirsty Farmer wine, cider, live music, food truck, and 20+ market vendors to shop! Thirsty Farmer Charcuterie & Flatbreads will be available for purchase, wines and ciders can be purchased by the glass or by the bottle only with free admission. Outdoor Concert with Four on the Floor will be from 3:00 pm-6:00pm. Don't forget to bring your own chairs. Cheers!

River Market

June 8th, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Every second Saturday from March to June, the River Market will be hosting Monroe's finest growers, makers, and bakers. All items will be locally grown or handcrafted, so come out and support our locals! This event will take place from 9:00 am-1:00 pm.

Miss Louisiana Pageant

June 13th-15th

Get ready to cheer on the contestants of the 2024 Miss Louisiana Pageant! This event will take place at the Jack Howard Theater in the Monroe Civic Center from June 13-15.

Movie Night in the Garden

June 13th, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm

Join The Biedenharn Museum & Gardens for their summer "Movie in the Garden" Series! This event occurs in the ElSong Gardens every second Thursday from June to August from 7:00 pm-10:00 pm. Bring your own chair or blanket & indulge in tasty food from local food trucks! The featured June movie is "The Prince of Egypt".

Ouachita Live Concert: Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots

June 28th, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Join Downtown West Monroe for a fabulous evening of live music at the Ouachita Live outdoor concert series! This concert features Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots, a traditional zydeco band. Ouachita Live is a free downtown concert held the last Friday of the month from March through October in Alley Park from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. Remember to bring your own chair. A food truck, beer, and wine will be on-site. Come shop downtown before the show!

NELA Pride Festival

June 29th, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Join NELA Pride at the second Pride Festival on June 29 at the Monroe Civic Center. This event will feature LGBTQIA+ resource booths, kid’s activities, and live entertainment from 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Local artists and makers will offer original art, soaps and skincare, woodwork, tannery, crystals, jewelry, customer apparel, pet treats and care services, and more. Enjoy food trucks, a lemonade stand, baked goods, and a smoothie bar. Visit the Get Proud table with free rainbow and Pride accessories to deck out your outfit and sign up for prizes and giveaways!