ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE: Professor Porkchop Band 6:30 p.m. May 30, Superior Grill

| ART/EXHIBITS | JUNE 6: 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: 3-D Art. $15, includes drink and food. 7 p.m. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

JUNE 6-JULY 6: “ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY,” from the Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society and a minute-gallery exhibit by Amanda Roe. Free. coolspace at artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 635-6535.

JUNE 8-29: “MYSTERY IN STONE,” An exhibition of works by stone sculptors from Africa with animals and people as the subjects. Opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 8. Free. Norsworthy Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 861-1002 or 469-6188.

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: June 15, 1-3 p.m. – 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; June 29, 1-3 p.m. – 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.,

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE: Alexandra McCullough 9-11 p.m. Thursdays, Stir Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

JUNE 20: 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. Trolley tours run approximately every 20 minutes from 5-8 p.m. at artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 635- 6535.

JULY 7-SEPT. 15: “THE ILLUSION OF REALITY,” This is the first traveling exhibition to combine the fool-theeye 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, 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Road, Shreveport. Call 865- 4201.

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. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 12-5 p.m. Thursday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Meadows Museum of Art, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 869-5169.

THROUGH 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.

THROUGH JULY 7: 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, 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Road, Shreveport. Call 865-4201.

THROUGH JULY 20: “EPIC,” This exhibition is based on artwork from the animate film “Epic” William Joyce and James V. Hart. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 12-5 p.m. Saturday. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 635-6535.

THROUGH JULY 31: ARTWORKS 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. Free. 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, 5-10 Friday and Saturday. 1800 Prime Steakhouse, 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

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.

THROUGH JULY: ARTWORK BY STEVE ZIHLAVSKY, presented by the Bossier Arts Council. Airline Branch Community Trust Bank, 2790 Airline Drive, 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; 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College campus, Shreveport. Call 869-5040.

THROUGH AUG. 26: “THE BOY SCOUTS, 100 YEARS,” In 1902 Earnest Thompson Seton founded the Tribe of Woodcraft Indians as an organization for boys; three years later Daniel Carter Beard started a similar society called the Sons of Daniel Boone. These two groups, along with the YMCA camps, laid the foundation on which the Boy Scouts movement developed in the United States. Free. 4-7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 3201 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 861- 7615. Visit www.karpeles.com.

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 ARTIST EXPRESSIONS, art workshops and classes. Schedule: May 18, “Recycled Paper Bracelets and a Recycled Paper Bowl Demonstration” by artist Karen Wendt for ages 7 and up; participants should bring old magazines and glossy newspaper ads. 12:30-2 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

| ART/EXHIBITS: Kasten Collection of European Masterpieces Through July 7, R.W. Norton Art Gallery

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE | 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.

BACK TO BACK: DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City. Midnight Lightning, May 24; Rockhouse, May 31.

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.

COUGARS DEN: 1835 Old Minden Road, Bossier City. 752-4140. The Syndicate, May 31; The Syndicate’s Party, June 8; Louisiana Crossroads, June 22.

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).

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.

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 16; Kandu, May 17; John Wright, May18; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, May 20; John Wright, May 23; Kandu, May 24; John Wright, May 25; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, May 27.

MOJO’S: 203 Texas St., Shreveport. 425-5229. Fund-raiser for Musicians Scholarship Fund with entertainment by Tim Marshall, Eric Craig Band, Legato Stone, The Side Fx, Anxious and more, 7 p.m. June 7.

MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635. 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 29; Memorial Day special events 1-7 p.m. followed by open jam session and Seth Gideon and friends, 7-9 p.m., May 30.

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

PHOENIX UNDERGROUND: 600 Market St., Shreveport. Super Water Sympathy, July 3.

PILOT CASINO: Haughton/Fillmore Exit off I-20, Haughton, La. You Can Be a Star Karaoke, 6-10 p.m. May 29.

RISTORANTE GIUSEPPE: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-4548. Jazziana, 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday; Kids’ Night Out/Parents Dine Out, kids are invited to dinner and a movie in Giuseppe’s Kids’ Room while their parents enjoy dinner in the main dining area, reservations suggested, 6 p.m. June 3; Father’s Day brunch with a special menu, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 16.

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 30; Rebel Download, May 31; open mic acoustic jam, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. June 6; karaoke/ladies’ night, 8 p.m.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE: Super Water Sympathy July 3, Phoenix Underground to 1 a.m. June 8; open mic acoustic jam, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. June 13; The Pack, June 14; karaoke/ladies’ night, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 15.

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE: ‘In the Heights’ 7 p.m. June 7-8, Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College

STIR: 3030 Creswell, Shreveport. 425-3862. Alexandra McCullough performs songs from her upcoming EP, 9-11 p.m. each Thursday.

SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6:30-10 p.m. The Mix, May 29; Professor Porkchop Band, May 30; Pocket Change, May 31.

VOODOO CAFE: 622 Commerce St., Shreveport. 222-6669. Side Splitters: Comedy feature show “Real World Problems,” John Martin and the Beggin’ for Its, 8 p.m. May 31; Moulin Dudes, 9 p.m. June 1;Side Splitters: Ladies of Comedy, Daikaiju and Don’t Forget Your Dinosaur, 8 p.m. June 14; female vocalist night, 9 p.m. June 15.

| MUSIC/COMEDY | JUNE 1: BEAN STOCK, a musical event to benefit the Renzi Center, featuring live music including Crosstown Traffic. Tickets TBA. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. outdoors, 6-10 p.m. indoors. Naked Bean, 451 Kings Hwy., Shreveport. Call 864-2999.

JUNE 12: MARY J. BLIGE, The one and only R&B and soul diva performs with Grammy nominee Anthony Hamilton and comedian Jay Lamont. $57-$112. 8 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-2501.

 
| SPECIAL EVENTS |

MAY 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 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.

JUNE 1: PINEY NEEDLES QUILT GUILD BIENNIAL QUILT SHOW, Theme: “Celebrate the Holidays. Free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. South Main Mall, Springhill, La. Call 318-326-5137.

JUNE 1: SECOND ANNUAL ARK-LA-TEX AUTHOR FAIRE, Twenty local authors representing a cross-section of genres will offer a host of books for sale and review along with an opportunity for writers to discuss local writing/publishing processes. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shreve Memorial Library Hamilton/South Caddo Resource Center, 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport.

JUNE 2: SANDYSDANCE CENTER SUMMER SHOWCASE 2013, featuring showcase and individual performances in ballroom, country, swing and Latin dance; includes refreshments and open dancing. $20, casual attire. 3 p.m. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.

JUNE 3, 10, 17 & 24: CAJUN DANCE LESSONS, beginner Cajun two-step 6:30 p.m., beginner Cajun waltz 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.

JUNE 6: EMPTY BOWLS 2013 LUNCHEON, Each individual that attends receives a painted bowl of their choice to take home as a reminder of all the “empty bowls” in our

| SPECIAL EVENTS: ‘Sea life Encounters’ Through June 30, Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center community in this benefit for the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. $500 empty bowl lunch sponsor, $250 patron sponsor. 11:30 a.m. Eldorado Casino. Call 675-2400, Ext. 100.

JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27, 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: June 6, Stoner Avenue Boat Launch; June 13, Ford Park, 3.5-mile run; June 20, Bilberry Park; June 27, Hamel’s Memorial Park; July 11, Querbes Park; July 18, Southern Hills Park; July 25, Mamie Hicks Park; Aug. 1, Betty Virginia Park.

JUNE 7, 21, JULY 5 & 19: MOVIES AND MOONBEAMS, Enjoy popular movies in an outdoor setting. Schedule: May 17, “Wreck-It Ralph,” 8 p.m. Bilberry Park; June 7, “Kung Fu Panda 2,” 8:30 p.m. RiverView Park; June 21, “Madagascar 3,” 8:30 p.m., A.C. Steere Park; July 5, Captain America,” 8:30 p.m. RiverView Park; July 19, “Happy Feet 2,” 8:30 p.m. Columbia Park.

JUNE 8: SANDYSDANCE CENTER BOOGIE NIGHTS DANCE PARTY, free dance lesion at 7 p.m. with dancing to the music of SandysDance Party at 7:30 p.m. $15, casual attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.

JUNE 15: LOYOLA COLLEGE PREP PRESENTS COACH K’S FATHER-CHILD BASKETBALL CAMP, Both children and adults will have fun playing basketball and learning the fundamentals while spending quality time together and interacting with coaches. $50 one parent and one child; $100, one parent and two children; $150 one parent and three children; $200 one parent and four children; $250 one parent and five children, includes camp T-shirts. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Loyola College Prep Gymnasium, 921 Jordan St., Shreveport. Call 226-6331.

JUNE 15: DEAF ACTION CENTER GARAGE SALE, DAC friends and family will sell gently used items from their homes to benefit the center. 7:30 a.m. until last item is removed from premises. Deaf Action Center, 601 Jordan St., Shreveport. Call 425-7781.

JUNE 15: 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 12 p.m. 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 May 18, June 15, 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.

JUNE 21: LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL FESTIVAL, a celebration of the music, art and food of the African-American culture. $10, free to children 5 and under. Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport. Call 470-3890.

JUNE 21-23: LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL FESTIVAL, a celebration of the music, art and food of the African-American culture, featuring a mix of live entertainment including zydeco stars Chris Ardoin and Nustep on June 21, Keith and the Soileau Zydeco Band on June 22, and hip-hop legend Biz Markie on June 23. $10, free to children 5 and under. Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport. Call 470-3890.

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.

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.

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: 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.

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE | 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 17: A SOLDIER’S STORY, Presented by Mahogany Ensemble theatre, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play takes place at a Louisiana Army base in 1944, where a sergeant is murdered by an unseen shooter, and the resulting probe reveals that

| ART/EXHIBITS: ‘Epic’ Through July 20, artspace nearly everyone, regardless of skin color, had reason to kill the loathsome but pitiable man. $25. 7:30 p.m. Central ARTSTATION Black box Theatre, 801 Crockett St., Shreveport. Call 382-2841.

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.

JUNE 28- 30, JULY 5-7: 9 TO 5, Presented by Stage Center, this musical is based on the hit comedy movie about three industrious secretaries who devise an ingenious way of dealing with their chauvinistic boss, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. $20 adults, $18 seniors and students. 7:30 p.m. June 28-29, July 5-6; 3 p.m. June 30 and July 7. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College campus, Shreveport. Call 218-9978.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE: The Moulin Dudes 9 p.m. June 1, VooDoo Café

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