ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE: Arnada May 6, Riverside Warehouse

| ART/EXHIBITS |

MAY 2: 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: Survival. $15, includes drink and food. 7 p.m. Voodoo Art Club, 622 Commerce St., Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

MAY 2-JUNE 1: ART OF ARTHUR SIMONE, Simone is an improvisational actor, abstract expressionist artist and advocate of the culture of spontaneity. Reception 3-6 p.m. May 11. Free. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

MAY 9 & 18, JUNE 15 & 29: ARTIST ONE STOP CLASSES, Learn a variety of aspects of the arts in these winter courses. Admission is free with a Bossier Arts Council membership at $25. Schedule: 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 9, Set Up a CAFÉ Account – By utilizing this Web site, you can have access to regional, national and international art shows; 1-3 p.m. May 18 – Really Basic Computer Skills – BAC will walk you through some basic computer skills like transferring files onto a jump drive, saving a document or downloading documents from online; 1-3 p.m. June 15 – Learn to Mail Merge – BAC will walk you through the process of creating a mail merge, which can be handy when sending out promotional materials or even your Christmas list; 1-3 p.m. June 29 – Build a Flyer in Publisher – Need a flyer to attract an audience to an upcoming event? Let Publisher create just what you need. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

MAY 14-22: WORKS BY STUDENTS FROM CADDO MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, Free. Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Thursday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College campus, Shreveport. Call 869-5040.

MAY 16: 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. This month: “Space Available,” spaces to rent, purchase or host a special event in the downtown area, including Ogilvie Apartments and Lee Hardware Apartments. Trolley tours run approximately every 20 minutes from 5-8 p.m. at artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 635-6535.

MAY 21-25: NATCHITOCHES ART GUILD CHILDREN’S CAMP, an art camp for young artists ages 6-12. $65 per attendee with a $10 discount for a second or third sibling; preregistration required with 50 percent of the fee securing a spot. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily. NSU campus at the Print Shop on the corner of Sam Sibley Drive and Central Avenue, Natchitoches. Call 352-1626.

MAY 26-AUG. 11: “P.O.R.N.: POST-OP, RETRO NOUVEAU ARTWORKS BY BRETT MALONE,” Free. Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Thursday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College campus, Shreveport. Call 869-5040.

THROUGH MAY 1: “THE SIMPLE LIFE: ART BY WENDELL WILSON,” free. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Southern University at Shreveport Library, 3050 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Shreveport. Call 670-9482.

THROUGH MAY 1: THE ART OF CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS, The vintage sophistication stemming from the 1940s to the 1960s era, as well as that generation’s work ethic, serves as an influence. Free. Emerging Artist Gallery, East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH MAY 5: “SHREVEPORT TO BEIRUT THROUGH A DEMOCRATIC LENS: A PHOTOGRAPHIC PROJECT BY JORDAN RING,” Free. Noon to4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Thursday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College campus, Shreveport. Call 869-5040.

THROUGH MAY 18: “SIXTY FEET,” Sixty works of art featuring unnatural or irrational juxtapositions and combinations by Stephen Porter, each measuring approximately 1 foot. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Coolspace at artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 635-6535.

THROUGH MAY 19: HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY’S 56TH ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION, featuring Western artist Randy Meador of Fort Worth, Texas, as juror of the show. Free. Norsworthy Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 861-1002 or 469-6188.

THROUGH MAY 31: “RENAISSANCE WORKS ON PAPER,” A special exhibition of Renaissance works including “The Triumphal Arch of Maximillian I,” one of the world’s largest prints and one of only a few copies in the U.S. 12-4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Meadows Museum of Art, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 869-5169.

THROUGH JUNE 30: “SEALIFE ENCOUNTERS,” Visitors will have the opportunity to touch and feed live, wild stingrays; the exhibit features six to 12 adolescent stingrays that have had their defensive barbs removed. $2 for Sci-Port members, $3 for future members, $3 to feed the animals. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

THROUGH JULY: WORKS BY SUSAN DUKE, an exhibition of works by regional artist Duke through the Bossier Arts Council’s Wine music Art series. Free. 1800 Prime Steakhouse at Boomtown Casino, Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

ONGOING: ARTPORT 2012: “PAIRED,” One of the only revolving public art displays in an airport setting in America, this latest exhibit will feature the works of 90 local and regional artists. Free. Shreveport Regional Airport.

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. 6-9 p.m. Every third Thursday of each month. Bistro Byronz, 6104 Line Ave., Shreveport.

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

FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS OF THE MONTH: ARTSPACE ART EXPRESSIONS, art workshops and classes. 12:30-2 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE |

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Airline Plaza, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Winston Hall, May 1; Winston Hall and Chris Allen Jazz Night, May 2; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. May 3; Cole Vosbury, 6-11 p.m. May 4; Drew Ley, May 7; Winston Hall, May 8; Winston Hall and Chris Allen Jazz Night, May 9; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. May 10; Chris McCaa, 6-11 p.m. May 11; Drew Ley, May 14; Winston Hall, May 15.

5 O’CLOCK WORLD: 905 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. You Can Be a Star Karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturdays.

BABY HUEY’S ON THE BAYOU: 1709 Sligo Road, Bossier City. 752-9465. You Can Be a Star Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays; Rockhouse, May 11.

BEAR’S: 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Crosstown Traffic, May 3.

CHICAGO/THE HOOKAH ROOM: 118 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-0490. Acts are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless otherwise stated. Loco Lounge featuring the best selection of electronic dance music artists in town, Fridays; Floyd Grigsby and the 5GK Band, Saturdays.

CONNIE’S HIDE-AWAY: 3975 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. All acts are 8-11 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Mickey Gill and Carey Scriber, 8 p.m. to midnight, May 4.

COUGARS DEN: 1835 Old Minden Road, Bossier City. 752- 4140. Cross Town Traffic, May 4.

| SPECIAL EVENTS: Cody Cooke & The Bayou Outlaws (with The Randy Rogers Band) 7 p.m. May 10, Centenary Gold Dome

COVE ON CROSS LAKE: 1612 Dilg League Drive (off Lakeshore), Shreveport. 635-0262. 11:30 a.m. to closing Monday through Saturday. www.TheCoveOnCrossLake.com. Karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays; ladies night, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays; Golden Tee Live, Internet jukebox. (Check Web site for bands and dates).

CROW’S NEST: Villagio, Bossier City, 747-7688. Crosstown Traffic, May 4. EL CHICO: 1513 E. Bert Kouns, Shreveport. 798-5777. The Bluebirds, May 4.

FULL MOON SALOON: 2706 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City, 746-9676. You Can Be a Star Karaoke, every Saturday 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

H&H LOUNGE: 717 Hope St., Shreveport. 424-9297. Good Vibes Night every Wednesday. Drum Circle, 6-9 p.m.; VJ-DJ music, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

LAKE STREET DANCE HALL, 425 Lake St., Shreveport. 222-2256. Robin and the Bluebirds, May 10.

LEE’S: 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 861-2151. Acts are 8 p.m. to midnight weekdays and 9 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. John Wright, May 2; Kandu, May 3; John Wright, May 4; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, May 6; John Wright, May 9; The Pack, May 10; John Wright, May 11; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, May 13.

MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635. Joe Nadeau Band, May 3; DJ/karaoke, May 4; Magnolia Brown Band, May 17; Gatordilla, May 18; The Pack Band, May 25; Eric Craig Band, May 31.

NAKED BEAN CAFÉ: 451 Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 864-2999. Bill and Pam’s Acoustic Jam, 5:30-9:30 p.m. May 1; Deven and Adam electric jam, 7-9:30 p.m. May 2; Eric Gipson’s Cavalcade of Comedic Chaos, plus “Anything Goes” open mic and improve show, 8-10 p.m. May 3; Charli Gentry Show, 6-7 p.m. May 6; Stan Hoffman hosts open jam, 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 7; Bill and Pam’s acoustic jam, 5:30-9:30 p.m. May 8; Tchai, psychedelic improv, 8-10 p.m. May 10; Vela Nora, 8-10 p.m. May 11; The Charli Gentry Show, 6-7 p.m. May 13; Bill Handorf and Joe Ramer, 7-9 p.m. May 14; Bill and Pam’s acoustic jam, 5:30-9:30 p.m. May 15.

NICKY’S: 2701 Viking Drive, Bossier City. 747-2332. Crosstown Traffic, May 25; Midnight Lightning, May 30.

RISTORANTE GIUSEPPE: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-4548. Jazziana, 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday; Kids’ Night Out/Parents Dine Out, 6 p.m. May 6, kids 12 and under are invited to enjoy a movie and dinner while their parents enjoy dining in the main dining room, price per child $12, reservations required; special Mother’s Day brunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12, reservations required.

RIVERSIDE WAREHOUSE: 630 Commerce St., Shreveport. 227-9041. Arnada, May 6; Beware of Darkness with special guests Irene & The Sleepers and Nottaway, 8 p.m. May 10.

RUSTIC COWBOY: 12780 Mansfield Road, Shreveport. 775- 5327. All acts are 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. unless otherwise stated. Open mic acoustic jam, May 2; The Pack, May 3; karaoke/ladies’ night, May 4; open mic acoustic jam, May 9; Michael Dearmond, May 10; True Adkins ladies’ night, May 11; open mic acoustic jam, May 16.

SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6:30-10 p.m. What the Funk, May 1; Jimmy Wooten Band, May 2; Cole Vosbury Band, May 3; Cinco de Mayo Celebration Weekend with Keith Horton & Friends, 4-9 p.m. Outdoor Stage, and The Roscoes, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Indoor Stage; Identity Crisis, May 5; the Mix, May 8; What the Funk, May 9; Cole Vosbury Band, May 10; Jimmy Wooten Band, May 11; Shayliff, May 12; The Caravan, May 15.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road, Suite 120, Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Cole Vosbury & Christina Langston, May 1; Clayton Jones, May 2; Chase Bray, 6-11 p.m. May 3; Clayton Jones, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. May 4; Chase Bray, May 6; Cole Vosbury, May 7; Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, May 8; Clayton Jones, May 9; Chase Bray, 6-11 p.m. May 10; Cole Vosbuty, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. May 11; Chase Bray, May 13; Cole Vosbury, May 14; Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, May 15.

VOODOO CAFE: 622 Commerce St., Shreveport. 222-6669. Side Splitters: Comedy at Voodoo, 8 p.m. May 1; Sci-Port’s Science of Survival, 7 p.m. May 2; Hue Show, Brain on Canvas, upstairs art exhibit opening, May 3-25; Side Splitters: Comedy at Voodoo, 8 p.m. May 8; The Good News With Ian Quiet, 10:30 p.m. May 10; Devil’s Owl House, 9 p.m. May 11.

| MUSIC/COMEDY |

MAY 1: ROCK OF AGES, This worldwide party musical

| ART/EXHIBITS: ‘Sixty Feet’ Through May 18, artspace

| SPECIAL EVENTS Mudbug Madness May 23-26, Festival Plaza

features a mix of 28 rockin’ tunes from the 1980s, including “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “We Built This City,” “The Final Countdown” and more. $68.50, $55.50 and $35.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

MAY 2-5: DISNEY ON ICE: “DARE TO DREAM,” Some of Disney’s best-loved female characters come to life as their various dreams come true, including Rapunzel and Flynn, Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen, and Cinderella and Prince Charming, culminating with a spectacular finale. $15-$44. 7 p.m. May 2, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 3, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. May 4, 2 p.m. May 5. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-2501.

MAY 3 & 4: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, an evening of musical entertainment. $25 dinner tickets. 7 p.m. Cabaret Theatre, 1258 Dalzell Ave., Shreveport. Call 560-5662.

MAY 4: SEASON FINALE: “ALL-TCHAIKOVSKY,” featuring former Wideman competition Gold Medalist James Dick joining the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, along with the Polonaise and Waltz from “Eugene Onegin” and Symphony No. 6 (“Pathetique”). $50, gold; $40, silver; $30, bronze, $15, brass. 7:30 p.m. RiverView Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 227-TUNE (8863).

MAY 5: “PETER AND THE WOLF” FAMILY CONCERT, presented by the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra in partnership with Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, the concert also includes works by Haydn, Gluck, Stravinsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky. Pre-concert activities begin at 2:15 p.m. with a discounted admission to Sci-Port after the concert for $5 per person.

MAY 9 & 23: SPRING CONCERT SERIES, all shows from 6-8 p.m. Schedule: James Pendley, May 9; Jimmy Wooten, May 23. Lake Overlook in Provenance, 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport. Call 683-0399.

MAY 10: GOLD DOME CONCERTS, A new concert series debuts. Featured act: The Randy Rogers Band, with local acts Cody Cooke & the Bayou Outlaws and Jacob Davis. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 7 p.m. Centenary Gold Dome, Shreveport. Visit www. centenary.edu/campusrenalts/concerts.

MAY 19: SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES, all-Mozart program including Oboe Quartet in F, Trio in E-Flat for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, and Serenade in G Major. Free. 3 p.m. Anderson Auditorium, Hurley School of Music, Centenary College, Shreveport. For details, visit www.shreveportsymphony.com.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE: Robin & The Bluebirds May 10, Lake Street Dance Hall

| SPECIAL EVENTS |

MAY 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: BEGINNER COUNTRY-WESTERN TWO-STEP DANCE LESSONS, $8 per person per class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.

MAY 2: 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: Survival. $15, includes drink and food. 7 p.m. Voodoo Art Club, 622 Commerce St., Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

MAY 3: 15TH ANNUAL LSUS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CAPITAL ONE PILOTS GOLF CLASSIC, Proceeds benefit LSUS scholarships, programs, projects and services. Team sponsorship levels range from $700 to $3,500. Shotgun start at noon. The Golf Club at StoneBridge, Bossier City. Call 797-5190.

MAY 3, 17, JUNE 7 & 21: MOVIES AND MOONBEAMS, Enjoy popular movies in an outdoor setting. Schedule: “Brave,” 8 p.m. May 3 RiverView Park; “Wreck-It Ralph,” 8 p.m. May 17 Bilberry Park; “Kung Fu Panda 2,” 8:30 p.m. June 7 RiverView Park; June 21, “Madagascar 3,” 8:30 p.m. June 21 A.C. Steere Park.

MAY 4: 16TH ANNUAL CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL, Celebrate our Hispanic heritage with a day-long party that includes the popular Chihuahua Dog Race and Canine Contest, the Spring Fest Car, Truck and Bike Show,, good food and live entertainment. Begins at 10 a.m. Shreveport’s Festival Plaza. Visit www. shreveportcincodemayo.com.

MAY 4: PET ADOPTION DAY, Visit a host of furry friends in need of a loving home and win a chance to see “Disney on Ice.” Free. 1-5 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City.

MAY 4: WALK FOR LIFE, Help infants get a head start on life in this fund-raising walk. Registration 8:30 a.m., walk begins at 9 a.m. Ark-La-Tex Crisis Pregnancy Center, 921 Shreveport- Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. Call 861-4600.

MAY 4: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE, featuring a free dance lesson at 7 p.m. and dancing to the music of SandysDance Party 8-11 p.m. $17, dressy casual. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 834-8262.

MAY 4: MAY THE FORCES BE WITH YOU DAY, Get hands-on with Newton’s laws of motion and a paper airplane competition and meet bomber pilots and support staff from Barksdale Air Force Base; join us for the worldwide celebration of “Star Wars” Day and come dressed as your favorite character. Free with center admission. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

MAY 4: BACKSTREET ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR, hosted by the Highland Clinic’s Employee Committee. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Behind Highland Clinic, 1455 E. Bert Kouns, Shreveport. Call 798-4606 or 286-7733.

MAY 4: NATHAN’S NIGHT, a silent auction and fund-raiser in memory of Fit-Nation’s first employee, Nathan George, and to raise money for the American Cancer Society; includes live music, valet parking and catering by John Cariere. $75 per person, $125 per couple. 7 p.m. Robinson Estate, corner of Line Avenue and Ockley Drive, Shreveport. Call 741-2494.

MAY 4: PLAIN DEALING FLEA MARKET, Vendors will sell antiques, handmade crafts, jewelry, art, jams and jellies, baked goods and rummage sale items. Begins at 8 a.m. in the streets and downtown park area at the Community Center, 109 S. Cottonbelt St., Plain Dealing. Call 326-5137.

MAY 4: COMMUNITY RENEWAL CROQUET CLASSIC, includes a croquet tournament, luncheon and silent auction to raise funds to help at-risk youths through Friendship Houses. $25 for luncheon. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. LSUS. Call 425-3222.

MAY 4-5: LE TOUR DES JARDINS, Visit five beautiful private gardens throughout Shreveport and Benton hosted by Master Gardeners. $10 advance tickets, available at any Citizens National Bank; $12 day of the tour, available at any of the gardens on the tour. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4; 1-5 p.m. May 5. Call 698-0010.

MAY 9: CELEBRITY WAITER FUNDRAISING DINNER AND AUCTION, presented by Evergreen Life Services. Single ticket $100, with various sponsorships available. 6 p.m. east Ridge Country Club, 1000 Stewart Drive, Shreveport. Visit www.evergreenls.org.

MAY 10: CHICK-FIL-A LEADERCAST, a one-day leader development broadcast live from Atlanta, Ga., to hundreds of sites, including Shreveport. $65 early registration, $10 increase on April 12. 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Louisiana Tech Shreveport Center, 8028 Shreve Park Drive, Shreveport. For tickets, visit http:// leadersofcharacter.com/Leadership_La_Tech_S-BC.

MAY 11: SANDYSDANCE CENTER CINCO DE MAYO PARTY, featuring free dance lesson at 7 p.m., with dancing to the music of SandysDance Party 7:30-10:30 p.m. $15, casual attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.

MAY 11-12: MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND AT SCI- PORT, Use your green thumb to make Mom a gift of easy-to-plant seeds for her garden while learning how seeds germinate and grow. Free for moms with paid child admission. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

MAY 18: 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: Endangered Species, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Following Chimpanzee Discovery Days, visitors are invited to attend Chimp Chat and Chew, which includes a behindthe-scenes hayride tour of the sanctuary, lunch and a presentation by one of the staff. Chimp Chat and Chew dates are May 18, June 15, Sept. 21 and Nov. 16 beginning at noon; $40 adults, $20 children; reservations required. Chimp Haven, 13600 Chimpanzee Place, Keithville, La. Call 925-9575 for directions and information.

MAY 18: HOLY ANGELS’ 12TH ANNUAL DAVID RICE MEMORIAL ANGEL RUN AND WALK, All proceeds benefit the residents at Holy Angels. 8 a.m. Call 797-8500.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE: Irene & The Sleepers (with Beware of Darkness and Nottaway) 8 p.m. May 10

MAY 19: HOUSE CONCERT SERIES: BROTHER SUN, $20. 7 p.m. Fairfield Studios, 1510 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 220-0400.

MAY 23-26: MUDBUG MADNESS, The 30th annual event that celebrates Louisiana’s favorite crustacean returns to town and features plenty of food, live zydeco music and a closingnight fireworks display. Admission: Free until 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday; $5 after 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport.

MAY 30: AROUND THE WORLD IN 18 HOLES GOLF TOURNAMENT, includes golf cart and green fees, lunch, snacks, beverages, gift bags and door prizes. $600 per team of four, $175 per individual. Deadline for teams is May 24. Registration and lunch at 11 a.m., tee time at noon. Stonebridge Golf Club, 301 Stonebridge Blvd., Bossier City. Call 747-2004.

MAY 30-JUNE 1: 61ST ANNUAL SPRINGHILL CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO, with parade at 5 p.m. May 30 on Main Street, specialty act RFD Television’s Trish Lynn and the All- American Cowgirl Chicks and rodeo comedian Rudy Burns. 8 p.m. nightly. Family night May 30, adults $5, children 10 and under free; $10 adults, $5 children May 31 and June 1. Machen Drive Extension, Springhill. Call Eric Simmons at 539-1311 or 539-5951.

THROUGH MAY 23: FREE MUSIC PRODUCTION CLASSES, Students are taught to use the Steinberg Cubase 6.5 music software system for music recording, arranging and editing as part of a Digital Audio Workstation. Free to students ages 12-19. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Music Mission Studio and Outreach Center, 9221 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport. Call 402-2635.

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.

SATURDAYS THROUGH MAY 23: MUSIC PRODUCTION CLASSES, free classes for area youth in grades 7 through 12; join at any time. Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Music Mission Studio and Outreach Center, 9221 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport. Call 402-2635.

EVERY SATURDAY: CHESS GAMES, Test your skills at this classic board game every Saturday at noon. Free. Downtown YMCA, 401 McNeill St., Shreveport. Call Ken Wyzywany at 564- 1372 or Matt Alexander at 655-2846.

ONGOING: ABSOLUTE BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASS, Learn popular line dances and burn calories. Casual dress. $8 per person. 5:30-6:30 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: SHREVEPORT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM TOURS AND THE STAGE OF STARS AND LEGENDS MUSEUM, Each Saturday, join guides for a tour of Shreveport’s national landmark, Municipal Auditorium. The museum and tours feature historical events, architecture, the Hall of Heroes, and musical history. $5. Tours open to public on Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Call 220-9434.

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 http://www.shreveporthappyhour.com/detour/.

ONGOING: SHREVEPORT GAME NIGHT, Every Wednesday, a small group gathers to play card and board games. Free. 7 p.m. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.ShreveportGameNight.org.

| SPECIAL EVENTS Pet Adoption Day 1-5 p.m. May 4, CenturyLink Center

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE |

MAY 2-5: “FOREVER PLAID,” This deliciously goofy revue centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash in the 1950s on the way to their first big concert and now miraculously revived for a posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was. $22. 8 p.m. May 2-4; 2 p.m. May 5. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

MAY 9-12, 16-18: “ART,” a musical comedy produced by River City Rep about three friends who argue and comically battle when one of them purchase a white-on-white painting for an exorbitant amount of money. $35. 7:30 p.m. May 9-11, 16-18; 3 p.m. May 12. East Bank Theatre, 1302 Barksdale Blvd., Shreveport. Call 868-5888.

MAY 11, 18, 25, JUNE 1 & 8: “MIX AND MATCH,” Shreveport Little Theatre and Academy presents a five-week acting workshop for ages 17-75, taught by local director and actress Mary Joris, designed to explore and introduce acting through a series of fun exercises involving characters and scenes from notable plays and literature. $185, financial aid available upon request. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

MAY 17-19: “FREUD’S LAST SESSION,” C.S. Lewis meets Sigmund Freud in this stage reading directed by Richard Folmer. $10. 7:30 p.m. May 17 and 18, 3 p.m. May 19. Couch Chapel, First United Methodist Church, head of Texas Street, downtown Shreveport. Call 429-6885.

MAY 23-26: “THE WEDDING SINGER,” a musical comedy. $22. 7:30 p.m. May 23-25, 2 p.m. May 26. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

JUNE 7-8, 14-15: “IN THE HEIGHTS,” presented by the Academy of Children’s Theater. $25 adults, $15 students and children. 7 p.m. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College, Shreveport. Call 869-5242.

JUNE 18: “THE ADDAMS FAMILY,” The “creepy and kooky” TV family based on the hauntingly funny comics of Charles Addams is now a Broadway musical. $68.50, $55.50 and $35.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226- 8555.