JULY 11, 18, 25 & AUG. 1: 23RD ANNUAL 2013 SUMMER FUN RUN SERIES, presented by the Red River Road Runners, this family-friendly event features 5K runs in eight different zip codes. $5 per race or $30 for the series. All runs start promptly at 6:45 p.m. Schedule: July 11, Querbes Park; July 18, Southern Hills Park; July 25, Mamie Hicks Park; Aug. 1, Betty Virginia Park. JULY 12: BAC SONGWRITER CIRCLE SERIES, featuring Buddy Flett, A.J. Haynes, Alexandra McCullough and Daniel Goodwill. Free. 7 to 9 p.m. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Dr., Suite 201, Bossier City. Call 741- 8310 or 741-9192. JULY 12-14: “SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE,” presented by Stage Center’s School of Performing Arts. $15 adults, $12 children. 7 p.m. July 12, 2 and 7 p.m. July 13; 3 p.m. July 14. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College campus, Shreveport. Call 218-9978. JULY 12-14, 19-21, 26-28: “LES MISERABLES,” Victor Hugo’s sprawling novel comes to life in this musical extravaganza. $22 adults, $18 seniors and military, $12 children and students. 7:30 p.m. July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27; 3 p.m. July 14, 21 and 28. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 429-6885. JULY 13: BILL ENGVALL, The stand-up comic best known for his “Here’s Your Sign” bit brings his unique humor to town. $55 for 7

p.m. show and $45 for 10 p.m. show. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Casino and Resort. Call 1-800-745-3000. JULY 13: QUOTA CLUB OF SHREVEPORT’S FOURTH ANNUAL ICING ON THE CAKE COMPETITION, Cake artists from around the region will be featured in the competition, which is open to the public for general viewing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 general admission, $20 for an all-access pass to all of the shows and classes of the day. Bossier Parish Community College, Building F, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. For details, visit www.quotaicingonthecake.com. JULY 13 & 20: STORYBOOK THEATRE, interactive theater for children ages 4 and older, featuring a different children’s book each day. Schedule: July 13, “Harold and the Purple Crayon”; July 20, “Llama Llama Time to Share.” $10. 8 to 11 a.m. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439. JULY 13-14: SHOP TIL YOU DROP ARTS, CRAFTS AND GIFT SHOW, This show features over 80 booths filled with specialty boutique items, one-of-a-kind handcrafted items, personalized items, tasty foods, small home-based businesses, women and children’s clothing, jewelry and more; door prizes will be given away hourly. $3, children 10 and younger are free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City. Call 470-6714 or 564-9489. JULY 15, 22 & 29: WEST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS, beginner West Coast swing at 6:30 p.m. and intermediate West Coast swing at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534. JULY 18: TNT EXPRESS, Every third Thursday of the month this trolley tour takes visitors to downtown art, cultural and science attractions, including museums, galleries and historic sites. Theme: “Slip, Sip and Slide.” Trolley tours run approximately every 20 minutes from 5 to 8 p.m. at artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 635-6535. JULY 19: SEX IN THE CITY, The first fundraiser for Purchased: Not for Sale features guest speaker Annie Lobert, founder of Hookers for Jesus. $1,000 per table; $50 seat only ticket. 7 p.m. Shreveport Country Club, 3101 Esplanade Ave., Shreveport. Call 200-0517. JULY 19, AUG. 2 & 16, SEPT. 6 & 20: MOVIES AND MOONBEAMS, Enjoy popular

movies in an outdoor setting. Schedule: July 19, “Happy Feet 2,” 8:30 p.m. Columbia Park; Aug. 2, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” 8 p.m., RiverView Park; Aug. 16, “High School Musical 3,” 8 p.m., Valencia Park; Sept. 6, “The Avengers,” 7:30 p.m., ., RiverView Park; Sept. 20, “The Lorax,” 7:30 p.m. A.B. Palmer Park. JULY 20: “PURPLE REIGN,” a Prince tribute show. Tickets start at $15. 8 p.m. Sam’s Town Casino, 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-7777. 4-7777. JULY 20: SANDYSDANCE SDANCE CENTER BEACH BALL DANCE PARTY, free dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing to the music of SandysDance Party, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $15 per person, casual attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534. JULY 22-26:NCAP MUSICAL THEATER CAMP, Get a taste of everything it takes to put on a musical theater production from set design to dancing and singing in a performance from a musical. $100 per child. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Noel United Methodist Church, 520 Herndon, Shreveport. Call 221-5207. JULY 25-AUG. 24: YOU, ME AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, an exhibition of works by artist Joshua Chambers; includes critic’s talk 6 to 8 p.m. July 26 featuring critic Laura Buscemi on the value of critique within a community. Free. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 635-6535. JULY 27: WILLIAM JOYCE MOVIE MARATHON, Get your fill from dawn to dusk with free screenings of the movies “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore,” “Robots.” “Meet the Robinsons” and “Rise of the Guardians.” Snacks are available for purchase. Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535. AUG. 1: “SCIENCE ON THE ROCKS,” Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center brings scientific topics and principles to life in this series of events for the public. Topic: Wine. $15, includes drink and food. 7 p.m. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466. AUG. 1-3: “THE CIVIL WAR,” presented by Stage Center. $25. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 218-9978. AUG. 3: “THE HIT MEN,” Two of the former stars of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, who performed with Tommy James and the Shondells, Carly Simon, Jim Croce and others, bring the music they helped create in the 1960s through the ’80s to life. $35, $30 and $25. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555. AUG. 3: JAZZ IN THE PARK, Sponsored by PAC the Park! Joint Venture, this event features local jazz bands, dancers and performers, along with food and arts and crafts venders. Free. 2 to 7 p.m. Chris Hays

Community Park, 4300 Illinois St., Shreveport. Call 673-7814. AUG. 8-11: “INTO THE WOODS,” The SLT Academy senior musical takes a unique look at classic fairy tales, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, $22. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8-10, 2 p.m. Aug. 11. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport, Call 424-4439. AUG. 9: MINDLESS BEHAVIOR, The teen R&B/pop sensation brings their “All Around the World” tour to town. $83-$213. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Dr., Bossier City. Call 747-2501. AUG. 10: HOUSE CONCERT SERIES, featuring 3 Penny Acre. 7 p.m. $20. Fairfield Studios, 1510 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 220-0400 or 933-2514. AUG. 12-27: 2013 TBT POKER RALLY, The Best of Times magazine is hosting its third annual contest to benefit the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana; contestants will visit five local businesses to pick up sealed envelopes containing poker cards, and prize winners are determined by the highest-ranking five-card poker hand. Free. Call 636-5510. AUG. 15: BOSSIER CHAMBER SHOOT- OUT, a sporting clay event with four-man teams. Mulligans,$10/pair per person; raffle tickets $10, members $100 individual entry, non-members $125 individual entry. Registration 8 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m., fish fry and skills contest 12 p.m., awards ceremony $1 p.m. Los Paloma Shooting Range and Event Center, 900 Seven Pines Road, Benton. AUG. 18: BEETHOVEN’S MASS INC, Free. 4 p.m. followed by reception. St. Pius X Catholic Church, 4300 N. Market St., Shreveport. Call 272-0935. SEPT. 1: SINBAD, Laugh it up with the popular African-American comedian. Tickets start at $30. 8 p.m. Sam’s Town Casino, 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424- 7777. SEPT. 21: CHIMPANZEE DISCOVERY DAYS, the only regularly scheduled opportunities for the public to visit the chimpanzee sanctuary.

Free, but guests are encouraged to bring a contribution of food for the chimps. Theme: Me & My Dad, 9 a.m. to noon. Following Chimpanzee Discovery Days, visitors are invited to attend Chimp Chat and Chew, which includes a behind-the-scenes hayride tour of the sanctuary, lunch and a presentation by one of the staff. Chimp Chat and Chew dates are Sept. 21 and Nov. 16 beginning at noon; $40 adults, $20 children; reservations required. Chimp Haven, 13600 Chimpanzee Place, Keithville. Call 925-9575 for directions and information.

THROUGH JULY 13: WORKS BY SUSAN DUKE, Each of Duke’s original Impressionist oil paintings is meant to be a window of imagination into a special healing place of beauty and energy; part of the Bossier Arts Council’s Wine Music Art series. Free. 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 5 to 10 Friday and Saturday. 1800 Prime Steakhouse, 300 Riverside Dr., Bossier City. Call 741-8310. '

THROUGH JULY 15: “PANCHROMATIC,” an exhibition of regional photographers. “Panchromatic” features five artists including: Frank Hamrick, Jamie Johnson, Neil Johnson, Rachul McClintic and Jason Plilar. Free. 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Dr., Suite 201, Bossier City. Call 741- 8310 or 741-9192.

THROUGH JULY 20: “EPIC,” This exhibition is based on artwork from the animated film “Epic” William Joyce and James V. Hart. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673- 6535.

THROUGH JULY 20: ACADEMY OF CHILDREN’S THEATRE’S MUSICAL THEATER AND ACTING CAMP, Children ages 5-14 will receive instruction in voice, acting, dance and scene painting, culminating in a production by campers of the musical “Annie, Junior” on July 19-20. $400; campers will have to provide a valid insurance card and a sack lunch daily. Registration forms are available at East Bank Theatre. Call 426-8743.

THROUGH JULY 25: “WHO’S YOUR HERO” ART WORKSHOPS, Create your animated hero with professional artists like Jerry Davenport in this class for ages 5-12. $8 per participant, or buy three and get one hands-on art ticket free. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

THROUGH JULY 27: “MOONHAVEN: LAIR OF THE LEAFMEN,” an interactive playground designed as the Lair of the Leafmen in the Fun-a-torium, which is transformed with larger-than-life wind chimes, swings, a clothespin seesaw and more. Price to be determined. Fun-a-torium at artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535. THROUGH JULY: KAY SMITH EXHIBIT, Smith works in pastels, pencil, and pen and ink, and her subject matters are people, animals and landscapes. Free. Community Trust Bank, 3400 Line Ave., Shreveport.

THROUGH JULY: ARTWORK BY STEVE ZIHLAVSKY, presented by the Bossier Arts Council. Airline Branch. Community Trust Bank, 2790 Airline Dr., Bossier City. Call 741- 8310.

THROUGH AUG. 11: “P.O.R.N.: POST- OP, RETRO NOUVEAU ART WORKS BY BRETT MALONE,” Free. Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Thursday; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College campus, Shreveport. Call 869-5040.

THROUGH AUG. 31: “THE FOURTEEN PRESIDENTS PRIOR TO GEORGE WASHINGTON,” The United States held regular governmental sessions as far back as September 1774 in which Congress had always been moderated by an elected president. This exhibit includes handwritten articles by the first 14 presidents prior to Washington. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 3201 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 861-7615. Visit www. karpeles.com/.

THROUGH SEPT. 15: “THE ILLUSION OF REALITY,” This is the first traveling exhibition to combine the fool-the-eye trickery of trompe l’oeil artwork with the super-realistic paintings of photorealism in one show. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Road, Shreveport. Call 865-4201.

THROUGH OCT. 27: KASTEN COLLECTION OF EUROPEAN MASTERPIECES, a collection of 32 works of European art from the late 19th and early 20th centuries from the residence of Alex and Barbara Kasten of Bluffton, S.C. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Road, Shreveport. Call 865-4201.

ONGOING: “SMILE SCIENCE,” This new permanent exhibit includes a giant 6-foot mouth that teaches visitors about oral anatomy in a fun way. Visitors can brush the teeth with an oversized toothbrush and remove and replace teeth like a puzzle. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

ONGOING: BISTRO BYRONZ SIGHTZ & SOUNDZ, an arts program highlighting talent from artists and musicians. Free appetizers and drink specials will also be available. 6 to 9 p.m. Every third Thursday of each month. Bistro Byronz, 6104 Line Ave., Shreveport.

ONGOING: ABSOLUTE BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASS, Learn popular line dances and burn calories. Casual dress. $8 per person. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com/.

ONGOING: BOSSIER ANIMAL CONTROL ADOPTION DAYS, Animals in good health are in need of loving homes. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Petsmart, 2630 Beene Blvd., Bossier City. Hand in Paw, Friends of Bossier City Animal Control, needs volunteers to help with the adoption days. Contact Phyllis Whatley at 742- 8673 or visit www.bossiercity.org/ (under animal control adoption).

ONGOING: YOGA CLASSES, in the style of Krishnamacarya; all levels welcome. Class fee is by donation. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays, 8 to 9 a.m. Thursdays, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road.

Call 210-7203. ONGOING: DETOUR DOWNTOWN RUN/WALK/BIKE/CRAWL CLUB, Each week, Detour members will meet at Overtime Sports Bar and then run/walk/bike as fast/far as one would like down Clyde Fant Parkway then head back to Overtime Sports Bar for free non-alcoholic beverages and great drink and food specials. Detour Downtown provides an opportunity to stay active, connect with friends, network and meet new people. 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 200 Travis St., Shreveport. Call 673-0048 or visit www.shreveporthappyhour.com/detour/.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: ARTFUL ACRYLIC CLASSES, by Rebecca Francis. $75 per month. 4 to 7 p.m. Barnwell Garden and Art Center, 602 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 673-7703.

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: SHREVEPORT SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON, This group promotes boating fun, safety and education and meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Shreveport Yacht Club, 2905 Municipal Pier Road, Shreveport. Call 426- 9484.

EVERY SATURDAY AND TUESDAY THROUGH AUG. 31: FARMERS’ MARKET, with more than 150 booths of locally grown produce, meat, honey and plants as well as delicious artisan food products, arts and crafts, and Market Café. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 31 (except for June 22); 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Festival Plaza on Saturdays, east end of Festival Plaza on Tuesdays, downtown Shreveport. Call 455- 5788.