FUN FOR YOU JUNE 11: HIGHLAND OPEN STUDIO TOURS SUNDAY (H.O.S.T.S.), Catch your favorite Highland artist demonstrating his or her craft. Artists include desire Mingo, Sherry Tamburo, Wendy Disdale, Karen La Beau, Marci Hicks, Lynn Laird, Tori Ladd, Christena Francis, Tracy McComic and Daniel Cordell. Noon to 4 p.m. For demonstration times and locations, call 286- 3846 or e-mail [email protected].
JULY 8: SAVE THE BOOBIES RUN, This motorcycle ride that benefits Susan G. Komen of North Louisiana is fun for the entire family and also includes live music, bounce house and waterslide, tattoo truck, catfish plates for $7 and other food vendors on site. 9 a.m. and concerts will go until 10 p.m. Harley Davidson dealership, 2225 Autoplex Drive, Bossier City. Call 742-3047. AUG. 18: 2017 AUCTION FOR AIDS, Staying Alive: staying healthy and staying strong. 6-10 p.m. Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino, 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 222-6633.
FUN WITH THE GIRLS MAY 27: PATTI LABELLE, The legendary R&B and soul singer comes to the Riverdome. $41.50-$61.50. 8 p.m. 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. Visit wwwticketmaster.com.
JULY 14: DANCING WITH THE STARS LIVE!, Dancers from the hit show will take the stage on their Hot Summer Nights tour. $49.50; $59.50; $79.50. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium. com. AUG. 2: DOWNTOWN ARTWALK, Tour historic spaces and meet artists and purchase locally produced art. Food, drinks, historic talks, sketch sessions and more. 5-8 p.m. Visit www.downtownshreveport.com.
FUN WITH THE FAMILY EVERY FRIDAY THROUGH JULY 7: SHREVEPORT SUMMER MARKET, With fruit, vegetables, baked goods, crafters, honey, restaurant vendors, this family friendly event offers a unique summer shopping experience. 4 p.m. West parking lot of Mall St. Vincent, 1133 St. Vincent Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.ShreveportSummerMarket.
com. MAY 21: RED RIVER REGION SCCA SOLO (AUTOCROSS), Registration and tech inspection will be open from 8- 9 a.m.; mandatory drivers’ meeting at 9:30 a.m.; first car out at 10 a.m. Entry fee is $40 for novices and SCCA members and $50 for experienced non-SCCA members. There’s no charge for noncompetitors. Thunder Road Raceway, 5700 Thunder Road, Gilliam. Call 393-9410 or e-mail jleiberman37@ comcast.net.
JUNE 2: TWILIGHT TALKIES: WRECK- IT RALPH, on the front lawn of the museum. Bring chairs and blankets and enjoy the movie under the stars. Local food trucks will be on hand with food for purchase. 7 p.m., 8 p.m., movie. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.rwnaf.org.
JUNE 26: BRING IT! LIVE, Back by demand, Miss D and her Dancing Dolls, stars of Lifetime’s hit series “Bring It!” return to Shreveport. Tickets start at $32.75. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www. ticketmaster.com. AUG. 18-20: GEEK’D CON, with local and regional artists, vendors across the country, TV and film stars, and non-stop geek entertainment. VIP tickets, $76.50; weekend tickets, $26.50; single-day tickets, $16.50; kids’ (ages 6-12) single-day tickets, $6.50; Friday tickets, $6.50; kids 5 and under free. Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo Street, Shreveport. Visit www.geekdcon.com/shreveport.
FUN FOR THE KIDS
JUNE 2-4, 9-11: THE LION KING JR., Set against the backdrop of Africa, this musical features the classic hits from the original movie and stars 80 local singers, dancers and actors. $25. 7 p.m., June 2, 9; 2 p.m., June 3-4, 10-11. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, 2700 Woodlawn Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.acttickets.info or call 212-2822.
JUNE 6,13,20,27, JULY 11, 18, 25 , AUG. 1: MUSIC TALE TUESDAYS, Celebrate the art of music at this camp that joins mini-music makers and artists to make instruments and interactive art. Different theme each week. Pre-K through 3rd grade. $10 per child. 10-11:30 a.m. artspace, 708 Texas Street, Shreveport. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com/summer-fun. JUNE 11: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA, This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more – plus some surprising new twists! $79.50; $65.50; $47.50. 7:30 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.
JUNE 12-16, JULY 10-14, JULY 24-28: STOP MO ANIMATION STEAM CAMP, a fun, interactive hands-on STEAM Camp taught by professional animators. This week-long camp teaches students about three different kinds of Stop Motion Animation methods. Students will choose one to make a two-minute short animated movie illustrating the art of sound. 6th-12th graders. $250. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. artspace, 708 Texas Street, Shreveport. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com/summer-fun.
JUNE 19-24: URBAN DANCE WEEK, featuring hip hop, jazz fusion, modern, tap, contemporary ballet and pointe.
Registration is required. $380.
Arts Dance Center, 4801 Line Ave., Ste. 18, Shreveport. Call 760-224-3549 or visit www.artsdancecenter.com.
JUNE 19-23: PHONIC FREAKOUT, a fun interactive hands-on STEAM Camps taught by STARBASE of Louisiana, a premier Department of Defense STEM program sponsored by the 307th Bomb Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command at Barksdale Air Force Base and professional artists, campers will create working instruments using hand tools, make a sound mural and learn about sound engineering. Lunch is not included, but can be purchased. 5th-12th graders. $250. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. artspace, 708 Texas Street, Shreveport. Visit wwwartspaceshreveport. com/summer-fun.
DATE NIGHT MAY 20: BEAST FEAST, a fund-raiser for the Centenary Alumni Association with exotic game and unique dishes prepared by backyard chefs and popular local restauranteurs. $35. 4:30-7 p.m. Jones Rice Field on the Centenary Campus, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 869-5115.
MAY 25-28: MAN OF LA MANCHA, This exciting production of the classic musical re-imagines the characters in a high school setting. $20. 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Visit www. shreveportlittletheatre.com or call 424-4439.
MAY 27: DENNIS DEYOUNG, The founding member of Styx will perform The Music of Styx live. Tickets start at $30. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www. Ticketmaster.com.
MAY 27: THE TEMPTATIONS REVIEW, featuring Dennis Edwards, one of the original members. Tickets start at $30. 8 p.m. Legends Theatre inside Diamond Jacks Casino, 711 Diamond Jacks Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.diamondjacks.com.
JUNE 2: ART OF THE GUITAR OPENING RECEPTION, James Burton, “The Master of the Telecaster,” opens his guitar collection to the public in a neverbefore-seen exhibition. Burton will open the night with a riff or two on his guitar to set the stage for 12 weeks of dynamic programming and entertainment. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Artspace, 708 Texas Street, Shreveport. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com.
JUNE 2: VINCE GILL, $44.50-$64.50. 8 p.m. 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com. JUNE 10: GINO VANNELLI, tickets start at $45. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater at Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www. ticketmaster.com.
JULY 29: AMERICAN ICON: A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH, featuring Cash’s classic songs performed by Doug Allen and Wendy Newcomer. $20. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www. ticketmaster.com.
AUG. 20: JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT, $35, $45. All seats reserved. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www. ticketmaster.com. AUGUST 25: KANSAS, Reserved seating. $59.50, $69.50, $99.50. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.
