Zydeco is dance music, and the best way to hear it in Opelousas is at a bar or dance hall where people are actually dancing. Saturday mornings are an Opelousas tradition: several bars open early for zydeco brunches where locals dance before noon. The scene is informal and welcoming to visitors. Ask locally which spots are active — the venues and schedules shift.
Richard's Club on the outskirts of town has been one of the key zydeco venues for decades, hosting live music on weekend nights.