Arn Burkhoff’s website: ultimate listing for tri-state area, other states’ and international events; includes festivals, bands, dance instructors, travel directions, weather, smoking rules, floor descriptions   www.arnb.org

Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing:  Manhattan summer outdoor dances with lessons; sometimes has Cajun, zydeco   midsummernightswing.org

Louisiana Music Factory: music, books, DVD’s, memorabilia, in-store concerts, listening stations. 421 Frenchmen St, New Orleans    www.louisianamusicfactory.com

Offbeat Magazine:  info on New Orleans, other LA dance,
music, plus articles, festival and nightclub schedules:
www.offbeat.com

Lafayette (LA) Convention and Visitor’s Commission:  info on festivals, lodging, travel, etc. www.lafayettetravel.com

Rock ‘n’ Bowl: New Orleans dances, live music, bowling, restaurant, bar
http://www.rocknbowl.com

New Orleans French Quarter Festival (free) :  wide range of music throughout the Quarter, including a Cajun and zydeco stage, food booths   www.fqfi.org

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival: wide variety of music at over 11 different stages, including one dedicated to Cajun and zydeco (also food, crafts)   www.nojazzfest.com

Midtown Manhattan dances:  about once a month, most with Louisiana bands  www.letszydeco.com

Bayou in Brooklyn Festival:  in Red Hook area in May   www.swampinthecity.com