Music

“Nocturne” (Thibodaux)

April 4, at 6:30 p.m., at the Talbot Theatre on Nicholls State’s campus. For more info: (985) 448-4600. This 19th-century salon experience faculty recital supports music scholarships. Cocktail reception and silent auction included.

“Music at St. John’s presents: Alexander-Soares Violin & Piano Duo” (Thibodaux)

April 6, at 3 p.m., at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 718 Jackson St. Admission is $10. For more info: (985) 447-2910 or visit www.stjohnsthib.org. Features violinist James Alexander, Nicholls adjunct instructor of music, and pianist Luciana Soares, Nicholls assistant professor of music.

“33rd Dubose Fine Arts Festival and National Piano Competition” (Baton Rouge)

April 6-12, at Southern University-Baton Rouge’s Hayden Fine Arts Theater/DeBose Recital Hall. For more info: (225) 387-5932. Artists will perform concerts and manage productions and exhibits during the event.

“Nicholls Blue Bayou Big Concert” (Thibodaux)

April 8, at 7:30 p.m., at Nicholls State University’s Talbot Theater. For more info: (985) 448-4273. Dr. Cristina Mendoza, NSU instructor of music, leads the band.

“12th annual Cajun/Zydeco Music and Dance (Thibodaux)

April 9, at 7:30 p.m., in Nicholls State’s Cotillion Ballroom. The event is free. A salute to La. Women Musicians of Cajun & Zydeco Music, the concert features Rosie Ledet and Bonsoir, Catin. For more info: (985) 448-4633. An opening reception with music by Bonsoir, Catin will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Ellender Memorial Library.

“2008 Groovin’ on the Grounds” (Baton Rouge)

April 12, beginning at 3 p.m., at the LSU Parade Grounds. The event is free and open to the public. For more info: (225) 578-8727. The Students on Target Festival kicks off at 1 p.m. with a RockBand gaming tournament and health & wellness-related activities. The concert lineup includes: Wyclef Jean, Chamillionaire, Matt Wertz, Ingram Hill and the Greg Talmage Band.

“Blast ” (Baton Rouge)

April 13, at LSU’s Union Theatre, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 to $40. For more info: (225) 578-3527. A combination of athleticism, musical talent, kaleidoscopic movement and showmanship, Star of Indiana is a legendary drum corps.

“Dr. Carol Britt Organ Recital” (Houma)

April 13, at 4 p.m., at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 243 Barrow St. For more info: (985) 448-4273. Dr. Britt, director of Nicholls School of Fine Arts, performs.

“Brigham Young University Idaho Concert Band Performance” (Thibodaux)

April 14, at 7:30 p.m., at Nicholls State University’s Talbot Theater. For more info: (985) 448-4273.

“2nd annual Latin American Festival” (Thibodaux)

April 17-18, at Nicholls State University’s Talbot Theater. For more info: (985) 448-4273. Includes performances by the Alma de Tango Quartet with tango dancers Maria and Enrigque La Motta, cellist Martin Merker and Ana Adamik, the Nicholls Percussion Ensemble and Blue Bayou Jazz Band, and culminates with a Tango Concert featuring violinist James Alexander, flautist Danilo Mezzadri and Nicholas Ciraldo.

“West Side Story” (New Orleans)

April 18 and 19, at 8 p.m., and April 20, at 2:30 p.m., at McAlister Auditorium. For more info: (504) 529-3000. The New Orleans Opera Association presents Leonard Bernstein’s tale of two lovers.

“DramaRama 15” (New Orleans)

April 19, at the Center of Contemporary Arts, 900 Camp St., at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12. This 15th annual festival features performance works, from slapstick comedy to dance-theatre. For more info: (504) 528-3805 or, online, visit www.dramarama.org.

“Bayou Community Band Performance” (Thibodaux)

April 20, at 5 p.m., at Nicholls State University’s Talbot Theater. For more info: (985) 448-4273. Ted Hoffmann presides over the band, which is conducted by Glynn Dagenhardt.

“Nicholls Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert” (Thibodaux)

April 22, at 7:30 p.m., at Nicholls State University’s Talbot Theater. For more info: (985) 448-4273. Eric Gueniot, Nicholls instructor of music and assistant director of bands, directs the performance.

“Downtown Live After 5” (Houma)

April 25, from 6-10 p.m., at the Courtsquare on Main Street. Burnside Flashers will perform. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available for sale. For more info: (985) 873-6408.

“Northern Lights” (Kenner)

April 9, at 7:30 p.m., at the Pontchartrain Center, Hall C, 4545 Williams Blvd. Admission is $12-38. For more info: (504) 523-6530. Pianist Soyeon Lee performs with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Selections include pieces by Nielsen, Grieg, Mendelssohn, Sibelius and Maxwell Davies.

“Themes of Home” (New Orleans)

April 27-28, at 7:30 p.m., and April 29 at 8 p.m., at Roussel Hall on Loyola University’s campus. Admission is $25-$65. For more info: (504) 523-6350. Pianist Angela Cheng will be featured on Dvorak’s In Nature’s Realm, Schumann’s Piano Concerto and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2.

“Mozart on the Lake” (Baton Rouge)

April 20, at 4:30 p.m., at White Oak Plantation. The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra perform the music of Mozart while Chef John Folse serves a meal in the gardens of White Oak Plantation. Tickets are $100 general admission. For more info: (225) 383-0500.