JUST FOR YOU THROUGH MARCH 4: THE ALBERT WALKER RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION, that features Albert Walker’s naturalist and aviation art pieces. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 12 - 5 p.m., Saturday. artspace, 710 Texas Street, Shreveport. Call 673-3535.

THROUGH MARCH 5: SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW, featuring the extraordinary artworks of Marilyn Couch, Melanie Parent and Blair Thrall. Inspired by nature and environmentally conscious, together the artists present emotional elements of the landscape, both past and present. Works included mixed media, photography and recycled materials.The exhibit is open from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 3015 Greenwood Road, Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.

THROUGH MARCH 31: SHREVEPORT PASTEL SOCIETY EXHIBIT, featuring work from group members including “Poppies” by Becky Garner. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741- 8310 or visit www.bossierarts.org.

MARCH 18: HEELS UP HALF- MARATHON AND RELAY, the competitive race that benefits The Hub Urban Ministries. Half-marathon, $65; half-marathon and two-person relay, $80; non-racer, $35. 7:30 a.m. Greenleaf Park, Provenance, 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.heelsuprace.com

MARCH 31-APRIL 1: ANTIQUES AND KEEPSAKE FAIRE, with vendors, antique dealers, antiques, crystal, China, kitchen wares, jewelry, linens, books and much more. Free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Woman’s Department Club, 802 Margaret Place, Shreveport.

Call 222-4186.

MAY 6-7: LE TOUR DES JARDINS, Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners present this annual spring garden tour through seven private gardens. $10 in advance; $15 day of at any garden on the tour. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Call 698-0010.

FUN WITH THE GIRLS MARCH 1-31: GURLFRIENDOLOGY: A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN, Louisiana artist Karen La Beau’s solo exhibition that shows women empowering other women. An opening reception is from 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 1. Southern University Museum of Art at Shreveport, 610 Texas Street, Ste. 110. Visit www.karenlabeau.com.

MARCH 4: 42ND STREET, This quintessential music comedy classic is the song and dance fable of an American dream story of a young woman who becomes a Broadway star. $72.50, $59.50, $42.50. 8 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555. MARCH 4: ARTINI, Support the Bossier Arts Council with this one-of-a-kind fund-raiser with food, music, and 16 local bars and restaurants craft custom drinks to compete for your vote. $65. 7-11 p.m. 601 Spring Street, Shreveport. Visit www. bossierarts.org.

MARCH 9-12, 16-19: THE GAME’S AFOOT, The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering Sherlock Holmes whodunit set during the Christmas holidays. $12. 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. on Sundays. Bossier Parish Community College, Building C, 6220 East Texas Street, Bossier City. Call 678-6021.

MARCH 10: STEVIE NICKS, This legendary artist makes a stop in Bossier City on her “24 Karat Gold Tour” with special guests, The Pretenders. $49-$150. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www. ticketmaster.com or call 747-2501. MARCH 12: MIRANDA LAMBERT, This country music star makes a stop in Bossier City on her Highway Vagabond tour. $39.75-$54.75. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 747-2501.

MARCH 17: PATTY IN THE PLAZA, Join all of your favorite Townsquare Media personalities for this annual St. Patrick’s Day event with food and cold drinks. $15 in advance; $20 at the gate; kids 6-12 $5 in advance; $20 at the gate. Kids 5 and under free. 5-11 p.m. Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett Street, Shreveport. Visit www.eventbrite.com for tickets.

MARCH 17: 2017 FINIAN’S RAINBOW, is a joint fund-raiser for Shreveport Little Theatre and the Woman’s Department Club featuring Wendy Harper’s decorating. Over 50 merchants will debut in a Magical Silent Auction. Seated dinner and Irish drinking. All are invited to wear their lucky green. $100-$250. 6:30 p.m. Woman’s Department Club, 802 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 865- 7971. APRIL 7: SHREVEPUNK, a fashion and art show melding steampunk and Shreveport history. $25. 7 p.m. 601 Spring St., Shreveport. Call 268-3011.

APRIL 22: CHOCOLATE AND CHAMPAGNE AFFAIR, Shreveport’s finest will enjoy an evening of decadence and indulgence at this afterdinner event with music, dancing, live and silent auction, and chocolate delicacies with champagne, all to support Easterseals Louisiana. Tickets go on sale March 1. 7 p.m. DiamondJack’s Casino & Hotel, 711 Diamond Jack’s Blvd., Bossier City.

APRIL 27: ALABAMA SHAKES, an American blues rock band from Athens, Alabama. $57.50-$52.50. General admission for floor; reserved seating in all other sections. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

FUN WITH THE FAMILY THROUGH MARCH 18: CREOLE WILD WEST INDIAN TRIBAL SUITS, Every year on Mardi Gras, the sparkling beads, jangling of tambourines, and chants of “Creole Wild West” announce to the world that the oldest Mardi Gras Indian tribe is still “masking” in New Orleans. Now Big Chief Howard Miller and his tribe bring their hand-beaded and feathered “suits” to artspace. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday - Friday; 12 - 5 p.m., Saturday. artspace, 710 Texas Street, Shreveport. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com.

THROUGH APRIL 29: “A PILGRIM’S SKETCHBOOK BY LEE BAXTER DAVIS,” featuring 22 ink and watercolor works from 1998 to present. Davis’ drawings are in the permanent collections of the Dallas Museum of Art, Houston’s Contemporary Museum of Art, and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art. He was one of four artists selected to represent the four major geographical areas of Texas in the Texas Biennial. Free. The Meadows Museum of Art, located at Centenary College of Louisiana, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays; noon-4 p.m, Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fridays; noon-4 p.m. Sundays.

Call 869-5040 or visit www.centenary.edu/ meadows. MARCH 4: GEEK FAIR, a full day of arts, crafts, music, games and more! Shop the amazing handmade goods and artistic creations of your friends and neighbors. Enjoy the outstanding panels. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Centenary Fitness Center, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 869-5060.

MARCH 4: 2017 WINTER JAM, Christian music’s largest annual tour comes to Bossier City. $10. 6 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www. jamtour.com or call 747-2501. MARCH 11: FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON, Special Olympics Louisiana hosts the 7th Annual Polar Plunge with events for the entire family with music, food, drink and more. $50 to take the plunge. 10 a.m. East Ridge Country Club, 1000 Stewart Drive, Shreveport. Visit www.laso.org.

MARCH 19: DRUMLINE LIVE, brings black marching band tradition to the theatrical stage. Reserved seating. $29, $30, $49. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www. ticketmaster.com.

APRIL 7-8: GRILLIN’ FOR GRADS, the Ark-La-Tex Ambassadors BBQ Cook-Off that benefits a college scholarship essay contest for high school seniors. This National BBQ Festivalsanctioned event awards cash prizes and trophies for chicken, pork ribs, pork and brisket. Kids and adult categories. Registration closes March 15 for adults and March 31 for kids. Visit www. arklatexambassadors.com.

MAY 12: OUTCRY: This troupe, which champions, represents and promotes the Bride of Christ, will highlight the creativity, heart and mission of the local church. Featuring a unique combination of artists and worship leaders including Jesus Culture, Elevation Worship, Lauren Daigle, Steven Furtick and Levi Lusko. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www.outcrytour.com.

DATE NIGHT MARCH 18: CHUBBY CHECKER, legendary “The Twist” singer who revolutionized popular culture and the music business forever. Tickets start at $25. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

MARCH 18: THE BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY PRESENTS MICHAEL JACKSON’S “THRILLER,” This iconic album is brought to life in this unique concert experience with handpicked musicians specially selected for this performance. $72.50, $59.50, $42.50. 8 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www. thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555.

MARCH 23-26, 30-31-APRIL 1: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Stage Center presents this musical production with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, is one of the most enduring shows of all time about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $18 students and children. 7:30 p.m. March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1. 3 p.m., March 26. 2 p.m., April 1. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common Street, Shreveport. Call 218-9978.

MARCH 31: BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY, $15. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com. APRIL 8: DWIGHT YOAKAM, country music star and critically acclaimed actor. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

APRIL 23: BOSTON, reserved seats. $41 - $59; $76-$100. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

APRIL 29: WAYNE TOUPS, Louisiana music legend Wayne Toups has been dubbed “The Cajun Springsteen” and known for his Zydecajun music sung in both English and Cajun. Tickets start at $20. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margartitaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

MAY 11: ALICE COOPER, Reserved seating, $45, $55, $65. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.