ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS
| ART/EXHIBITS |
AUG. 24: 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: Payment by Phone, BAC’s Steven Belk will teach you to turn your phone into a mobile cash register. 1-3 p.m. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.
AUG. 24 & 25: REMEMBERING KATRINA, Join us as we discuss and demonstrate the science behind these deadly hurricanes, understand the concept of a weather balloon with National Weather Service meteorologists and experience “Hurricane on the Bayou” in the IMAX Theatre. Free with center admission. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.
THROUGH AUG. 31: “SIGNS AND SYMBOLS,” exhibit by Gwen Norsworthy. 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 12-4 p.m. Saturday, and also by appointment. Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 424-6764.
AUG. 31: SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES, featuring Alexander Mikaberidze speaking on the significance of the colors red and blue in 18th century France during the time of revolution. 2-4 p.m. Free. Gallery Fine Arts Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City.
| BARS/NIGHTLIFE:
Clayton Bloom Aug. 23, Twine
SEPT. 1-OCT. 19: “HEARTS OF NATURE: TOUCHING NATURE,” Artists Su Stella and Pam Viviano McDonald foray into the heart of a Northwest Louisiana bayou and the backyard bouquet of a Broadmoor neighborhood to touch the part of us that responds to nature which they have artistically expressed in their compositions of wreaths, photographs, and sculptures. Reception: 1-3 p.m. Sept. 7, Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 3201 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 861-7615.
SEPT. 3-28: THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER MEMBERS ART SHOWCASE, This is the first show of the members of AAFSB and will include several different media. 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 12-4 p.m. Saturday, and also by appointment. Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 424-6764.
SEPT. 5: THE HUMAN BODY, An IMAX membersonly preview. Free for DNA, Patron Friend, Donor Friend, Organization and Friend members; $5 for Discovery and Family Plus members. 5 & 6 p.m. Also includes a fetal pig dissection 5-6:30 p.m. in the Randolph Querbes Johnson Health Zone. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-8660 to reserve your spot.
SEPT. 5: “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: “Hypnosis.” $15, includes drink and food. 7 p.m. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.
SEPT. 5-OCT. 5: “THE EYES OF JULIETTE … A JOURNEY OF REFLECTION,” paintings and poetry by Shreveport artist Alison Atkins in a revealing journey of loss, courage, strength and affirmation of hope for the future. Free. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. Sept. 5. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.
SEPT. 14: 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. Topic: “MAC 101,” Maccentric is partnering with the Bossier Arts Council for this very informative class designed to help you learn everything Mac. 1-3 p.m. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.
SEPT. 14-OCT. 30: MARY JEAN DAVIS & DEBBIE ENGLE, art exhibition. Opening reception, 3-6 p.m. Sept. 28. Free. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.
SEPT. 14-OCT. 30: MICHAEL PAUL EXHIBIT, art exhibition. Free. Emerging Artist Gallery, East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.
SEPT. 19: 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. Theme: “Grub Crawl.” Trolley tours run approximately every 20 minutes from 5-8 p.m. at artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.
THROUGH AUG. 24: “YOU, ME & EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN,” an exhibition of works by artist Joshua Chambers. Free. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.
THROUGH AUG. 24: “THE EXQUISITE PHOTOGRAPHY OF BRIAN M. BUCKNER,” Using photography as a form of communication, Buckner captures the essence of a 3-D environment and portrays it in such a way that it enlists the emotions of that given moment. Free. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through. Sunday. Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 3201 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 861-7615. Visit www.karpeles.com.
THROUGH AUG. 31: “THE FOURTEEN PRESIDENTS PRIOR TO GEORGE WASHINGTON,” The United States held regular governmental sessions as far back as September 1774 in which Congress had always been moderated by an elected president. This exhibit includes handwritten articles by the first 14 presidents prior to Washington. Free. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 3201 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 861-7615. Visit www. karpeles.com.
THROUGH AUGUST: MINI-FOLK ART FEST, Presented by the DeSoto Arts Council Gallery, the display of this popular art form features pieces by Barry Wiley of Mansfield, Azzie Mitchell of Pelican, and Bertha Harris and Stephanie Lacour of Shreveport; all pieces are sales tax-free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Grand Cane Cultural District. Call 734-1433.
THROUGH SEPT. 13: SHREVEPORT ART CLUB ANNUAL MEMBER SHOW, View local artists’ works in acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media collage and photography. Free. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.
THROUGH SEPT. 14: THE ART OF MARK BURT AND LACEY STINSON, Free. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.
THROUGH SEPT. 14: JESSICA INGRAM EXHIBIT, art exhibition. Free. Emerging Artist Gallery, East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.
THROUGH SEPT. 30: “RARE FORM,” an exhibition of the human form by Shonnie L. Streder. Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. The Gallery at Twine, 1513 Line Ave., Shreveport. Call 759-7673.
THROUGH OCT. 19: “PRINT,” featuring limited edition fine art screen pieces from contemporary street artists such as Shepard Fairey and Cryptik. Free. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.
THROUGH OCT. 26: THE ART OF MARK MERRILL AND GINGER ELLIOTT BRIGGS, presented by the Bossier Arts Council. Free. Merrill’s work is at Community Trust Bank, 2790 Airline Drive, Bossier City, and Briggs’s at the bank branch at 3400 Line Ave., Shreveport. Call 741-8310.
| ART/EXHIBITS:
‘Jessica Ingram Exhibit’ Through Sept. 14, East Bank Gallery
THROUGH OCT. 27: “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 OCTOBER: THE ART AND MUSIC OF CHRIS McCAA, 1800 Prime in Boomtown Casino, 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City.
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.
| 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.
BISTRO BYRONZ: 6104 Line Ave., Shreveport. 219-4848. Acts are 8-10 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Hanna Unverzagt, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 23.
BUFFALO WILD WINGS: 375 Boardwalk Blvd., No. L, Louisiana Boardwalk, Bossier City, 752-3801. Kings of Pleasure, Aug. 22; The Syndicate, Aug. 29.
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.
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 website for bands and dates).
EL CHICO: 4015 Fern Ave., Shreveport. 865-4687. The Matthew Davidson Band, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 24.
EL POTRILLOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport. 798-0040. Karaoke with Wayne, Tuesdays, 6-10 p.m.
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. DJ, Aug. 23; DJ, Aug. 30, Legato Stone, Aug. 31.
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.
| ART/EXHIBITS:
‘You, Me & Everything In-Between’ Through Aug. 24, artspace Saturdays. John Wright, Aug. 22; Kandu, Aug. 23; John Wright, Aug. 14; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, Aug. 26; John Wright, Aug. 29; Kandu, Aug. 30; John Wright, Aug. 31; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, Sept. 2.
| SPECIAL EVENTS:
Farmers’ Market Through Aug. 31, Festival Plaza
| SPECIAL EVENTS:
Shrine Circus Sept. 27-29, CenturyLink Center
| BARS/NIGHTLIFE:
Joe Nadeau Sept. 6, Muddy Waters Sports Bar
MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635. Magnolia Brown Band, Aug. 23; Justin Wordell, Aug. 24; DJ karaoke, Aug. 28; LSU game, Aug. 31; State Line Band, Sept. 5; Joe Nadeau Band, Sept. 6.
NAKED BEAN CAFÉ: 451 Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 864- 2999. Bill and Pam’s acoustic jam, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 21; Johnson Forest and Friends, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 23; Ian Quiet EP release party, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 24; IRS Project Jazz Trio, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 29.
NOBLE SAVAGE: 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-1781. Tim and Jason, Aug. 21; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, Aug. 22; Gordon Nurse, Aug. 23; Rockin’ Redeyes, Aug. 24; Tim Glennon, Aug. 27; Dan Garner’s Songwriters’ Night, Aug. 28; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, Aug. 29; Jive Jumpers, Aug. 30; Charles Allen Band, Aug. 31.
RISTORANTE GIUSEPPE: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-4548. Jazziana, 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.
RUSTIC COWBOY: 12780 Mansfield Road, Shreveport. 775-5327. All acts are 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. unless otherwise stated. Acoustic jam night with J.P., Aug. 21; karaoke, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 22; After Hours with special guest State Line, Aug. 23; karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 24; acoustic jam night with J.P., Aug. 28; karaoke, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Aug. 29; Joe Nadeau Band, Aug. 30; Saturday college football party, LSU vs. TCU, Aug. 31.
SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6:30-10 p.m. J.B. and the Violet Crowns, Aug. 21; Professor Pork Cop Band, Aug. 22; Cole Vosbury Band, Aug. 23; Pocket Change, Aug. 24; Bayou Boogie, Aug. 25; Jimmy Wooten Band, Aug. 27; The Mix, Aug. 28; J.B. and the Violet Crowns, Aug. 29; Cole Vosbury Band, Aug. 30; Keith Horton Band, Aug. 31.
SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road, Suite 120, Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, Aug. 21; Clayton Jones, Aug. 22; Hanna Unverzagt, 6-11 p.m. Aug. 23; Hanna Unverzagt, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Aug. 24; Gary Tubbs, Aug. 26; James Pendley, Aug. 27; Gary & Christina, Aug. 28; Clayton Jones, Aug. 29; Hanna Unverzagt, 6-11 p.m. Aug. 30; Gary Tubbs, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Aug. 31.
TREJO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 5795 North Market St., Shreveport. 929-0299, Karaoke with Wayne, Fridays and Saturdays 7-11 p.m.
TWINE: 1513 Line Ave., Shreveport. 754-4024. All acts are 6-9 p.m. unless noted. Kings of Pleasure, Aug. 21; Chase Bray, Aug. 22; Clayton Bloom, Aug. 23; Meredith Bachman, Aug. 24; Twine Summer Concert Series, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 25; Kings of Pleasure, Aug. 28; Chase Bray, Aug. 29; Clayton Bloom, Aug. 30; Chase Bray, Aug. 31.
VOODOO CAFE: 622 Commerce St., Shreveport. 222- 6669. Acts are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless otherwise stated. The Dubonauts and Bujie and the High Rise, Sept. 6.
2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Airline Plaza, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Winston Hall, Aug. 21; Winston Hall and Chris Allen, Aug. 22; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. Aug. 23; Sammy Halphen, 6-11 p.m. Aug. 24; Drew Ley, Aug. 27; Winston Hall, Aug. 28; Winston Hall & Chris Allen, Aug. 29; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. Aug. 30; Cole Vosbury, 6-11 p.m. Aug. 31; Drew Ley, Sept. 3; Winston Hall, Sept. 4.
| MUSIC/COMEDY |
SEPT. 14: FALL FOR DANCE!, presented by the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet. Dinner-performance packages $27 adults, $17 children 12 and younger; reserved performance tickets $12 adults, $2 children; general admission tickets at the door $10 adults, free for children. 5:30 p.m. dinner; 6:30 p.m. dance concert. RiverView Hall and Theater, 600 Clude Fant Parkway, Shreveport. More information and online ticketing are available at http:// shreveportmetroballet.org/purchase-tickets/.
SEPT. 15: HOUSE CONCERT SERIES, featuring Adler and Hearne. 7 p.m. $20. Fairfield Studios, 1510 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 220-0400 or 933-2514.
| SPECIAL EVENTS |
AUG. 22, 29, SEPT. 12, 19, 26, OCT. 10, 17, 24: ARODASI YOGA DANCE, free public yoga classes offered by Arodasi Healing Institute as a service to the community. Free. 5:45-7 p.m. Central Artstation, 801 Crockett St., Shreveport. To RSVP, call 834-0948.
AUG. 24: USA DANCE SHREVEPORT AUGUST DANCE, $10 USA Dance members, $12 non-members, dressy casual. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kings Highway Christian Church, 806 Kings Highway, Shreveport. Call 798-6783.
SEPT. 6 & 20; Oct. 4 & 18: MOVIES AND MOONBEAMS, Enjoy popular movies in an outdoor setting. Schedule: “The Avengers,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6, RiverView Park; “The Lorax,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20, A.B. Palmer Park; “Hotel Transylvania,” 7 p.m. Oct. 4, RiverView Park; “Frankenweenie,” 7 p.m. Oct. 18, David Raines Park.
SEPT. 7: SUPER DERBY 34: The 34th running of this special race will begin at approximately 5:20 p.m. Harrah’s Louisiana Downs.
SEPT. 7: ZUMBATHON, Come have fun and burn some calories for a good cause. Your $10 donation will benefit the Family Advocacy Group, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families affected by domestic violence. 10:30 a.m. Broadmoor YMCA, 215 Carroll St., Shreveport.
SEPT. 7: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB ’50S DANCE, free dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing to the music of the Randy Roberts Band 7:30-10:30 p.m. $17 per person. Dressy casual or ’50s attire. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 834-8262.
SEPT. 10: AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, $125 per person, $500 per team of four. 10 a.m. registration, 10:30 a.m. putting contest, 11:30 a.m. shotgun start. Querbes Park Golf Course. Call 617-4590.
| BARS/NIGHTLIFE:
Hanna Unverzagt 7:30-9:30 p.m., Aug. 23, Bistro Byronz
SEPT. 10: CAREGIVERS CONFERENCE, includes presentations from the Alzheimer’s Association; Dr. Mary Quiceno, UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas; and former Gov. Buddy Roemer discussing Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving. Free. Noon. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.
SEPT. 12: HAPPY DEATHDAY TO YOU, Executive Women International of Shreveport-Bossier City presents its fifth annual mystery dinner theater and silent auction; enjoy dinner and solve the murder mystery of a billionaire businessman killed by an exploding birthday cake. 6:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Shreveport Airport West, 5555 Financial Plaza, Shreveport. For tickets, table sponsorships or more information, call 218-6017.
SEPT. 14: 5TH ANNUAL RED RIVER DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL: 8:30a.m. to 3 p.m. Downtown Shreveport at Riverview Plaza on Clyde Fant Parkway (near the steel Rose sculptures across from Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center)
SEPT. 14: SANDYSDANCE CENTER DANCING WITH THE STARS DANCE PARTY, free dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing to the music of SandysDance Party, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $15 per person, casual attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.
SEPT. 15: KREWE OF ELDERS PARTY, with music by A.J. and the Two Tone Blues Band, 8865.door prizes, 50/50 raffle, cash bar and snacks. $6 members, $10 non-members. 1:30-5:30 p.m. American Legion Post No. 14, 5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 752-9175 or 631-8865.
SEPT. 21: CAJUN FOOTWORK DANCERS OF SHREVEPORT FALL DANCE, featuring entertainment by Chris Miller and the Bayou Roots. $12. 7-10:30 p.m. St. John Berchman’s School Multi-Room, 947 Jordan St., Shreveport. Call 470-8965.
SEPT. 21: 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: “African Peace Festival,” 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Following Chimpanzee Discovery Days, visitors are invited to attend Chimp Chat and Chew, which includes a behind-thescenes hayride tour of the sanctuary, lunch and a presentation by one of the staff. Chimp Chat and Chew dates are 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.
SEPT. 27-29: SHRINE CIRCUS, Prepare to be dazzled by enchanting elephants, tantalizing tigers and amazing acrobats. $18 general admission, $29 reserved seats. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28; 2 and 6 p.m. Sept.29. CenturyLink
| SPECIAL EVENTS:
Chimpanzee Discovery Days Sept. 21, Chimp Haven Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-2501.
SEPT. 28: 33RD ANNUAL WILDLIFE AND FORESTRY FESTIVAL, Enjoy good food, live music, wild game tasting, skeet shooting, muzzleloader shooting, archery, BB shoot, canoeing, guided nature hike, youth fishing, arts and crafts, farmers’ market, sawmilling, falconry, flint knapping, door prizes and other hands-on demonstrations and activities. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tom Merrill Recreation Area on Bayou Bodcau Dam and Reservoir, 2.5 northeast of Bellevue. Call 422-5156.
SEPT. 29: SPORTING CLAY EVENT, hosted by the Women’s Republic Club of Shreveport. Registration and lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m., shotgun start at 2 p.m. $100 individual entry, $400 four-man team. Los Paloma Sporting Range, 900 Seven Pines road, Benton. Call Glenda Stark at 830-426-9247.
THROUGH AUG. 27: 2013 TBT POKER RALLY, The Best of Times magazine is hosting its third annual contest to benefit the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana; contestants will visit five local businesses to pick up sealed envelopes containing poker cards, and prize winners are determined by the highest-ranking five-card poker hand. Free. Call 636-5510.
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.
EVERY SATURDAY AND TUESDAY THROUGH AUG. 31: FARMERS’ MARKET, with more than 150 booths of locally grown produce, meat, honey and plants as well as delicious artisan food products, arts and crafts, and Market Café. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 31; 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Festival Plaza on Saturdays, east end of Festival Plaza on Tuesdays, downtown Shreveport. Call 455-5788.
| THEATER/ PERFORMANCE |
AUG. 24: “SKULL MOUNTAIN,” presented by Rising Star Theatrical Productions. 2 and 5 p.m. $5. East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.
SEPT. 6-8, 13-15: “WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?” Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize finalist. $18 adults, $15 seniors and students. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6-7, 13-14; 3 p.m. Sept. 8 and 15. East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.
SEPT. 19-22, 26-29: “DADDY’S DYIN’ (WHO’S GOT THE WILL?),” In a small Texas town, siblings reunite as their father lies on his deathbed in this hilarious southern comedy. $17 adults, $15 seniors, students and military. 8 p.m. Sept. 19-21, 26-28; 2 p.m. Sept. 22 and 29. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.
EVERY SATURDAY: YOGIE AND FRIENDS EXOTIC CAT SANCTUARY, Louisiana’s only rescue for abused, neglected and unwanted big, exotic cats is open every Saturday from noon-5 p.m. weather permitting until November. Yogie and Friends, 128 Fob Lane, Frierson. Call 795-9455.
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