What’s Happening This Week in Downtown Shreveport
This Week at the Robinson Film Center
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 – 7:30 p.m. May 8
MICHAEL – MJ Lookalike Competition: 5 p.m. May 9
🎟️ Showtimes & tickets: robinsonfilmcenter.org
Saturday, May 2
Antioch Baptist Church 160th Anniversary Cookout & Earth Day Celebration
Antioch Baptist Church | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 1057 Texas Avenue, Shreveport, LA
A community cookout celebrating 160 years of service and impact. In partnership with Green the Church Louisiana, this event also highlights Earth Day stewardship under the theme “A Day of Planting.”
Bring a lawn chair and join for food, fellowship, and reflection on community and creation care.
Taco Wars
📍 Shreveport Municipal Auditorium | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Taco Wars returns downtown with a full-day celebration of food, music, and culture. Expect taquerias, sweet treats, margaritas, cold beer, and live entertainment all centered around “comida y comunidad” (food and community).
Admission is free, and food is purchased using Taco Tickets ($1 each). Most tacos range from 3–6 tickets, with desserts and drinks also available throughout the day.
Tuesday, May 5
Chicago Live in Concert
📍 Shreveport Municipal Auditorium | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Legendary rock band Chicago takes the stage for a major tour stop in Shreveport. Known for decades of hits and their signature horn-driven sound, the band remains one of the most influential acts in American music history.
Wednesday, May 6
Live Music Wednesdays
📍 Hilton Shreveport | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Midweek gets a refresh with live local music, happy hour specials, and small bites. A relaxed downtown gathering designed to spotlight regional talent and create an easy weekday unwind spot.
Thursday, May 7
Dyra Turner Artist Showcase
📍 Agora Borealis | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Shreveport artist Dyra Turner presents a showcase of oil paintings and glass mosaics exploring identity, transformation, and imagination. Her work blends personal storytelling with visual creativity inspired by both lived experience and fantasy worlds.
Dirty Redd Band – Weekly Live Set
📍 Noble Savage | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
A weekly Thursday night tradition featuring Dirty Redd Band. Expect live music, food, drinks, pool tables, and a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Friday, May 8
The Lovers – Live at Noble Savage
📍 Noble Savage | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
End the week with live music from The Lovers. This laid-back night offers great food, drinks, and a relaxed environment to enjoy local entertainment and good company.
Looking Ahead
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Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival
📍 Festival Plaza | May 10The Stuffed Shrimp Festival will feature a variety of vendors serving unique takes on the classic dish, along with music, activities for all ages, and a welcoming space to celebrate mothers and family together.
Spend Your Week Downtown!
Make plans, bring a friend, and be part of what’s happening downtown.
If you’re hosting something soon, we want to hear about it. Email ldavidson@downtownshreveport.com with your event details so we can help get the word out.
