ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS

| ART/EXHIBITS |

OCT. 17: 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.

OCT. 25: ARTSCARE: “WELCOME TO LOST VEGAS!” What happened in Vegas STAYED in Vegas after the Nuclear Fallout from atomic bomb tests of the 1950’s finally took its toll on Sin City. Share your special glow with Zombie Showgirls, double down with our specialty cocktail at the bar, and then win big at our buffet table! Extended exposure may leave you with a Hunk-a Hunk-a Burning Love at our Elvis Wedding Chapel. Lounge with the lizards downstairs until you find yourself upstairs, here our Rat Pack has plenty of tails to share while you croon along with them at Scare-eo-kee! $35. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

OCT. 29: ARTIST ONE STOP CLASSES, Learn a variety of aspects of the arts in these courses. Admission is free with a Bossier Arts Council membership at $25. “Artist Statement and Biography,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

OCT. 30-NOV. 30: JESSICA VAN ALSTYNE EXHIBIT, art exhibition. Free. Emerging Artist Gallery, East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

OCT. 30-NOV. 30: PASTEL SOCIETY EXHIBIT, with open reception Nov. 2, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

NOV. 7: 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: “Food.” $15, includes drink and food. 7 p.m. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

NOV. 8-JAN. 18: “OBJECT,” an art exhibition by Joe Bluhm and Adam Volker. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

NOV. 30-JAN. 31: ANNUAL BOSSIER PARISH STUDENT ART SHOW, Free. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH 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. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 3201 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 861-7615.

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.

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 OCT. 30: MARY JEAN DAVIS & DEBBIE ENGLE, art exhibition. Free. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH OCT. 30: MICHAEL PAUL EXHIBIT, art exhibition. Free. Emerging Artist Gallery, East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH OCT. 31: HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY’S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP SHOW, exhibition of works by membership. Norsworthy Fine Arts Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 347-7538.

THROUGH OCTOBER: THE ART AND MUSIC OF CHRIS McCAA, 1800 Prime in Boomtown Casino, 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City.

THROUGH NOV. 8: ARTISTS IN CELEBRATION OF NATURE, Three Northwest Louisiana artists – Susan Duke, Frances O’Callaghan and Susie Paulovich – will display their works through the Louisiana State Fair to highlight the museum’s 75th anniversary. Free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.

THROUGH JAN. 12: “LEGO CASTLE ADVENTURE,” Children and families are transported to a LEGO kingdom where they, too, can become master castle builders, using LEGO bricks. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

ONGOING: ARTPORT: “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.

| 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.

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 Web site for bands and dates).

EL PORTRILLOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Lane Rogers, Mondays and Wednesdays.

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, Oct. 17; Kandu, Oct. 18; The Wizards of Vos, Oct. 25; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, Oct. 28; John Wright, Oct. 31.

MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635. Bone Dancers, Oct. 25; fifth annual Halloween party, Oct. 26.

NOBLE SAVAGE: 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-1781. Tim Glennon, Oct. 16; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, Oct. 17; Sweet Junes, Oct. 18; Mark Griffith, Oct. 19; Julianne Banks, Oct. 22; Ted Lindsey, Oct. 23; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, Oct. 24; Deidra and Bob, Oct. 25; Joe Nadeau, Oct. 26; Jason and Tim, Oct. 29; Dan Garner Songwriter’s Night, Oct. 30.

RUSTIC COWBOY: 12780 Mansfield Road, Shreveport. 775-5327. All acts are 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. unless otherwise stated. The Syndicate, Oct. 18; The Pack, Oct. 25; Cody Cooke and the Bayou Outlaws official CD release party with special guests Tildon Gillum and Raymond Joe Welborn, Oct. 26.

SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6:30-10 p.m. Jimmy Wooten Band, Oct. 16; Scram Wulfie & Leftie, Oct. 17; Shayliff, Oct. 18; The Roscoes, Oct. 19; Pocket Change, Oct. 23; Professor Pork Chop Band, Oct. 24; Cole Vosbury Band, Oct. 25; Jimmy Wooten Band, Oct. 26; The Mix, Oct. 30; Keith Horton Band, Oct. 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, Oct. 16; Clayton Jones, Oct. 17; Hanna Unverzagt, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 18; Clayton Jones, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Oct. 19; Gary Tubbs, Oct. 21; Cole Vosbury, Oct. 22; Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, Oct. 23; Clayton Jones, Oct.. 24; Kaela Bratcher, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 25; Cole and Christina, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Oct. 26; Gary Tubbs, Oct. 28; Cole Vosbury, Oct. 29; Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, Oct. 30.

TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 5815 Youree Drive, Shreveport. 869-2316. Wayne’s FM karaoke, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays.

TWINE: 1513 Line Ave., Shreveport. 754-4024. All acts are 6:30 p.m. unless noted. Wine and Kabob Pairing, paid event, Oct. 16; Patrick Weidner, Oct. 17; Haunted Shreveport dinner and tour, paid event, Oct. 18; Folk Artist Night, Oct. 19; Haunted Shreveport dinner and tour, paid event, Oct. 19; Kings of Pleasure, Oct. 23; Twine: Tea and Wine pairing, paid event, Oct. 24; Haunted Shreveport dinner and tour, paid event, Oct. 25; Hanna Unverzagt, Oct. 26; Haunted Shreveport dinner and tour, paid event, Oct. 26; Kings of Pleasure, Oct. 30; Haunted Shreveport dinner and tour, paid event, Oct. 31.

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Airline Plaza, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Winston Hall, Oct. 16; Winston Hall and Chris Allen, Oct. 17; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 18; Thomas Keys, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 19; Drew Ley, Oct. 22; Winston Hall, Oct. 23; Winston Hall & Chris Allen, Oct. 24; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 25; Steve Ramey, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 26; Drew Ley, Oct. 29; Winston Hall, Oct. 30.

| MUSIC/COMEDY |

OCT. 18: KEVIN GORDON, The Louisiana native and Nashville singer/songwriter will perform as part of the Songwriter Circle Series. $5. 7-9 p.m. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Suite 200, Bossier City.

OCT. 18, 24 & NOV. 7: PROVENANCE FALL CONCERTS, Schedule: Bluegrass/gospel by the pool, 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 18; Glenn Rainey Band, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 24; James Pendley, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 7. Windrush Park at Provenance, 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport. Call 683-0399.

OCT. 19: DISNEY LIVE! THREE CLASSIC FAIRY TALES, Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they take audiences on a captivating journey and magically bring to life three timeless fairy tale adventures: Snow White, Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” and Cinderella. $18-42. 2 & 6 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-2501.

OCT. 20: HOUSE CONCERT SERIES, featuring Kevin Gordon. 7 p.m. $20. Fairfield Studios, 1510 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 220-0400 or 933-2514.

OCT. 24: CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES, The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra presents the classic vampire film “Nosferatu” with a musical score performed live by the West Edge String Quartet. Free. 7:30 p.m. Scottish Rite Temple, 725 Cotton St., Shreveport.

OCT. 25: DAVID SEDARIS, With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. $39.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

OCT. 26: KEITH URBAN, Keith and Little Big Town brint the 2013 Light the Fuse Tour to town. $51.50-$71.50. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-2501.

OCT. 26: THE NUMBERLYS, a fanciful depictions of the origins of the alphabet, from Oscar-winning Moonbot Studios. Also, the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra performs classic scores from Academy Award-winning films. $19-$59. 7:30 p.m. RiverView Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 227-8863

NOV. 1: “RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES,” The full range of The Beatles’ discography is performed live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs the band recorded in the studio but never performed for an audience. $62.60, $55.50 and $35.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

NOV. 7: CHRIS TOMLIN, The Christian multi-million albumselling Grammy and multi-DOVE Award winner is bringing his Burning Lights Tour to Bossier City. $20-35. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-2501.

NOV. 27: “MEMPHIS,” A smash hit on Broadway, the show features energetic choreography and hard-charging musical numbers with the powerhouse funk of James Brown, the hot guitar riffs of Chuck Berry, the smooth harmonies of the Temptations and the silken, bouncy pop of the great girl groups of the period. $68.50, $55.50, $35.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

| SPECIAL EVENTS |

OCT. 17: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, The Wrong Side of Heaven Tour comes to town. $31.50-37. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-2501

OCT. 17: NOEL COMMUNITY ARTS CANVASES FOR A CAUSE: A PAINTING PARTY, A fun girls’ night out to benefit a local organization that is bringing arts and music to the children of Highland. $35. 6-8 p.m. Noel Methodist Church gym, 520 Herndon St., Shreveport. Call 221-5207.

OCT. 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.

OCT. 18: MOVIES AND MOONBEAMS, Enjoy popular movies in an outdoor setting. Schedule: “Frankenweenie,” 7 p.m., David Raines Park.

OCT. 19: 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: “Second Annual Fall 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-the-scenes hayride tour of the sanctuary, ary, lunch and a presentation by one of the staff. Remaining Chimp Chat and Chew date is 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.

OCT. 19: “UP WITH DOWNS” BUDDY WALK, designed to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness in our community and featuring a performance by the Matthew Davidson Band. 10:30 a.m. to noon. LSU-Shreveport campus.

OCT. 19: SECOND ANNUAL CRUISIN’ IN GRAND CANE CAR SHOW, Presented by the Historic Grand Cane Association, this popular event will showcase antique, classic and street rod vehicles, along with a tractor division. $20 pre-registration, $25 registration the day of the event. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Main Street, Grand Cane. Call 858-2556.

OCT. 19: BACKSTREET ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR, hosted by Highland Clinic’s Employee Committee. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Behind Highland Clinic, 1455 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport. Call 798-4606 or 286-7733

OCT. 19: PARK-IT MARKET, Rent a parking space, sell your stuff and keep the cash at this community yard sale presented ented by Asbury UMC and Renesting Project Inc. Registration deadline is Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. 8-11 a.m. 3200 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

OCT. 19: BLACK & WHITE BALL WITH A TOUCH OF PINK, Dance to the music of the Steve Wells Band and help raise money for Feist-Weiller cancer research. Adults $50, students $35 before Oct. 8, $60 adults, $45 students after Oct. 8. 7:30-10:30 p.m. with catered dinner at 7 p.m. American Legion Hall, 5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 798-6783.

OCT. 21 & 28: EAST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS, beginner class at 6:30 p.m., intermediate class at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.

OCT. 20: BILL JOYCE BOOK LAUNCH AND SIGNING, Come and get a copy of Bill’s newest book, “The Mischievians.” The author will be present to sign copies of his new and old books and meet and greet fans. Free. 3-5 p.m. Toy Fair, Pierremont Mall, Shreveport.

OCT. 21 & 28: EAST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS, beginner class at 6:30 p.m., intermediate class at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.

OCT. 22: SYMPHONIC STYLE, a fall fashion show and luncheon to benefit the Shreveport Symphony Orchstra. $50 per person, $500 for table of eight. East Ridge Country Club, 1000 Stewart Drive, Shreveport. Call 222-7496.

OCT. 23: LOVE AND LINGUINI, Enjoy an evening of wine, exquisite Italian cuisine and opera featuring the cast of the Shreveport Opera’s upcoming production of “The Elixir of Love.” $80. 6:30 p.m. The Shreveport Club, 410 Travis St., Shreveport. Call 227-9503.

OCT. 26: LANTERN FESTIVAL AND NIGHT MARKET, Enjoy authentic Asian cuisine from China, the Philippines, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Malaysia and Korea, with a night market set up on Milam Street fronting the garden and a performance by the Keith Horton Project from 4-7 p.m. Festival hours: 4-9 p.m. Asian Gardens, 800 Texas Ave., Shreveport.

OCT. 26: AN EVENING IN THE HAUNTED MUSEUM, Enjoy a ghostly sleepover in the museum featuring LA Spirits team members. $20. 8 p.m. til dawn. Tickets on sale through Oct. 20. Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 3201 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 861-7615.

OCT. 26: SATURDAY SPEAKER SERIES, Richard Michelson reads from his children’s book “Oh, No, Not Ghosts.” Free. 1 p.m. Gallery Fine Arts Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

OCT. 26: SANDYSDANCE MONSTER MASH DANCE PARTY, featuring dancing to the music of SandysDance Party 7:30-10:30 p.m. and costume contest. $15 per person, casual or costume attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.

OCT. 27: KREWE OF ELDERS HALLOWEEN PARTY, featuring entertainment by Louisiana Crossroads, cash bar, snacks, 50/50 raffle and prize for best costumes. $6 members, $10 nonmembers. 1:30-5:30 p.m. American Legion Post No. 14, 5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 752-9175 and 631-8865.

OCT. 29: SOUTHFIELD SCHOOL’S 22ND ANNUAL PUMPKIN SHINE ON LINE, Enjoy nearly 1,000 intricately carved jack-o’-lanterns in this annual Shreveport tradition. Free. 4-8:30 p.m. Betty Virginia Park, Line Avenue at Ockley Street, Shreveport.

NOV. 2: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE, silent auction and free dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing to the music of Brandy Roberts Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Semi-formal dress. $17 per person. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 834-8262.

NOV. 2 & 3: SOUTHWEST REGION ORCHID SHOW AND PLANT SALE, Theme: “A Bounty of Orchids.” Workshops: “How to Grow Orchids,” 3 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free. Riverview Hall, 500 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 868-4568.

NOV. 3: ADOPT-A-PUP POP-UP SHOT, a mega-pet adoption event showcasing adoptable animals from a variety of local rescue groups. Free. Noon to 5 p.m. B’Nai Zion Temple front lawn, 245 Southfield Road, Shreveport. Call 617-8162.

NOV. 4, 11, 18, 25, DEC. 2 & 9: COUNTRY TWO STEP DANCE LESSONS, beginner country two step at 6:30 p.m., intermediate country two step at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.

NOV. 7, 14, 21, 28, DEC. 5 & 12: WEST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS, beginner West Coast swing at 6:30 p.m., intermediate West Coast swing at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.

NOV. 8-JAN. 18: PRESENTS, A unique shopping experience for the holidays. Fulfill all of your gift needs by purchasing from a wide variety of one-of-a-kind handmade artworks and other gift items created by local artists in Northwest Louisiana! artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

NOV. 23: SATURDAY SPEAKER SERIES, featuring Dr. Cheryl White discussing the recent archaeological find of the bones of Richard III. Free. 2-4 p.m. Gallery Fine Arts Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

NOV. 23: TOY FAIR ANNIVERSARY PARTY, Celebrate 62 years of Toy Fair, enjoy free ice cream from Marble Slab Creamery, save on merchandise and register to win a free Melissa and Doug Easel & Accessory Kit. Toy Fair, Pierremont Mall, Shreveport.

THROUGH OCT. 31: ST. LUKE’S PUMPKIN PATCH, Buy your Halloween pumpkins while helping St. Luke’s United Methodist Church use the profits to help local missions. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 7 p.m. Sundays. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 6012 Youree Drive, Shreveport.

SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: PROFESSIONAL CIVIL LAW NOTARIES ASSOCIATION, Learn about the association and various acts and documents a notary can prepare. Free. Sign-in at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. Southern Hills Business Association Conference Center, 9701 Baird Road, Shreveport. Call 797-4396.

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: 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, La. Call 795-0455.

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.

FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH: HIGHLAND OPEN STUDIO TOUR, Artist workshops and galleries are open for your perusal with art to make and buy. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours start at 436 Topeka St. Visit http://www.restorehighland.com/.

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: YOGA CLASSES, in the style of Krishnamacarya; all levels welcome. Class fee is by donation. Mondays and Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road. Call 210-7203.

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 |

OCT. 17-19: “ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR.,” Join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland in this fast-paced stage adaptation featuring updated dialogue and new arrangements of classic Disney songs. $15 adults, $12 children, 7 p.m. Oct. 17 and 18, 2 and 5 p.m. Oct. 19. Emmett Hook Center, downtown Shreveport. Call 218-9978

OCT. 17-20, 23-27: “DRACULA,” The classic horror tale of vampirism comes to life in this dramatic presentation for mature audiences. $12 adults; $10 seniors, military and non-BPCC students. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17-9, 23-26, 2 p.m. Oct. 20 & 27. Bossier Parish Community College’s Performing Arts Center, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Call 678-6021.

OCT. 30: “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,” The smash romantic Broadway musical based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. $89.50, $69.50, $49.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

NOV. 14-17: “THE MISER,” This play by Moliere centers on a gruesomely greedy French aristocrat, plagued by the conviction that he will be robbed. $15 adults, $12 military and seniors, $10 students. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College campus, Shreveport. Call 869-5242.