FUN FOR THE FAMILY

FEB. 7: KREWE OF CENTAUR PARADE, Parade begins at Clyde Fant Parkway at Lake Street. It continues on Clyde Fant Parkway to Shreveport- Barksdale Highway. The parade then takes a left on to East Kings Highway and continues to Preston Avenue, where it ends. FEB. 14: KREWE OF GEMINI, The Krewe of Gemini XXVI Grand Parade features floats, beads, costumes, masks, music and more. All day event. FEB. 15: KREWE OF HIGHLAND, Krewe of Highland Parade rolls through Shreveport’s historic Highland neighborhood via Creswell Avenue and Centenary Boulevard. More than 150 floats, marching bands, unusual throws and more. Parade starts at 2 p.m. MARCH 16-18, 23-25: “NICHOLAS NICKLEBY,” BPCC presents a dramatization of Charles Dickens’ most theatrical novel. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. March 22 and 29. Call 678-6021 or email theatre@bpcc.edu.

FUN WITH THE CHILDREN

FEB. 17: KREWE OF AESCLEPIUS, A Mardi Gras parade that’s “all about the kids.” No alcoholic beverages allowed. Parade begins in the south end of Pierre Bossier Mall parking lot.

FUN WITH THE GIRLS

FEB. 5: WAM (WINE ART MUSIC), featuring wine and food pairings by Chef Gillespie, music by Twang Darkly and visual art by Julie Crews. $20. 5:30 p.m. at Boomtown Casino’s 1800 Prime. Visit www.bossierarts.org or call 741-8310. FEB. 7: SECOND ANNUAL SHREVEPORT COMEDY FESTIVAL, 8 p.m. CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. 747-2501. FEB. 7: VALENTINE’S TRUNK SHOW, gifts to adore, made from local lovers themselves. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Agora Borealis, 421 Lake St., Shreveport. FEB. 8: WOMEN’S DEPARTMENT CLUB ARTIST RECEPTION, featuring Bill Cook and friends, Larry Milford and Jean Mason. Free from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Women’s Department Club, 802 Margaret Place. 222-4186. FEB. 14: CLAUDIA NYGAARD, Shreveport House Concert Series. 7 p.m. 1508 Fairfield Ave. Call 670-3567 or visit www.shreveporthouseconcerts. org MARCH 14: ALL Y’ALL LIVE STORYTELLING “LADIES NIGHT,” featuring true stories told love and without notes, from the lives and adventures of unforgettable women. $10 at 7 p.m. Women’s Department Club, 802 Margaret Pl., Shreveport. www. allyallblog.com.

FOR DATE NIGHTS

FEB. 5: “GUYS AND DOLLS,” considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, this romantic romp introduces us to a cast of vivid characters. $68.50, $55.50 and $35.50. 8p.m. at The Strand Theatre, Downtown Shreveport. Email strand@ thestrandtheatre.com or call 226- 8555. FEB. 11-15: “BOEING BOEING,” River City Repertory Theatre presents a 1960’s French comedy featuring a self-styled ladies’ man who has three beautiful “airline hostesses” with a number of “layovers” on their hands. 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Feb. 15. Reserved seats are $35, $20 for military and $10 for students with valid I.D. East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. 868- 5888. FEB. 13: RINGO STARR, doors at 7 p.m. show at 8 p.m. Horseshoe Riverdome, Bossier City. FEB. 14: CELTIC THUNDER, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Horseshoe Riverdome, Bossier City.

FEB. 14: ROCKET QUEEN, at Hanger 21 Bar N’ Grille, 616 Commerce, downtown Shreveport. 221-0064. FEB. 14: ROMANCE UNDER THE STARS, dining and dancing under the stars for science-lovers at Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center. Candlelit three-course meal provided by Good Eats. Prices vary from $100- $300. Reservation can be made by visiting www.sciport.org/romance or calling 424-3466. FEB. 14: ROOTS AND BOOTS TOUR, featuring Sammy Kershaw with special guests Pam Tillis and Darryl Worley in the Magnolia Ballroom at Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino. Doors at 7 p.m. show at 8 p.m. 21 and older. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at Shreveport Trading Company Gift Shop at Sam’s Town or at Ticketmaster.com. FEB. 22: DYLAN LEBLANC, Shreveport House Concert Series. 7 p.m. 1508 Fairfield Ave. Call 670-3567 or visit www. shreveporthouseconcerts.org.

MARCH 13: “SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS,” nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score. This production is guaranteed to put a spring in your step and a tune on your lips. $55.50, $45.50, $29.50. 8 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, Downtown Shreveport. Email strand@thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555. MARCH 19: THE FOREVER CHARLIE TOUR, Starring Charlie Wilson with special guest Kem Joe. $49.50-$100. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. 747-2501. MARCH 20: MIRANDA LAMBERT, $39.75-$54.75. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. 747-2501.

FUN FOR HIM

FEB. 19: JASON ALDEAN, $33.25 - $63.25. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. 747-2501. FEB. 21: COWBOY MOUTH, 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino. Tickets are available at the Margaritaville retail store and all Ticketmaster outlets. FEB. 21: TRACE ADKINS, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Horseshoe Riverdome, Bossier City.

FEB. 27: WINTER JAM 2015, $10 at the door. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. 747-2501. MARCH 6: HELMET, $20. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Show at 9:30 p.m. Riverside Warehouse, downtown Shreveport. APRIL 30: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, tickets are $37.50 advanced and $40 day of show. Doors at 7:30 p.m. show at 8:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, downtown Shreveport. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com or call 800-745- 3000.

JUST FOR YOU THROUGH

FEB. 20: DON EDWARDS STUDIO ARTIST, Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. Museum hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free. 3015 Greenwood Road Shreveport

THROUGH MARCH 29: CREATIVE ART CONNECTION’S “PREMIER FINE ART EXHIBIT,” The Bossier Arts Council’s East Bank Gallery. Opening reception Feb. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 630 Barksdale Blvd. Bossier City. Visit www.bossiersarts. org. FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH: SHREVEPORT WRITERS CLUB, Writers from all stages of life in all genres and styles of writing meet to share their thoughts in written form with other people who love words; guests welcome. Free. 10 a.m. to noon. Bossier Arts Council Annex, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. EVERY THURSDAY: ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS, Join the party with instructor Katie Ours Tapis. $7 per person, workout attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com. ONGOING: YOGA CLASSES, in the style of Krishnamacarya; all levels welcome. Class fee is by donation. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays; 5:45 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road. Call 210-7203.