Downtown Events

Don’t Go In The Water!

​What’s more dangerous than a shark? A lot of things actually. Sink your teeth into fun facts all about sharks during Shark Week at the Shreveport Aquarium. Ongoing family-friendly activities, experiments and displays portray the truth about the ocean’s most misunderstood creature. Learn all about these jawsome apex predators and their essential role in the […]

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Antique & Vintage Bazaar This Weekend!

The majestic Scottish Rite Cathedral has been at the intersection of Common and Cotton Streets in downtown Shreveport for 102 years, but this is the FIRST year for the Scottish Rite Antique and Vintage Bazaar. Vendors are moving in now for the three-day event that kicks off Friday, July 19 with a VIP ‘First Chance […]

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Cirque Du Lake Open for Vendors

Downtown’s favorite street festival is heading your way on Friday, Sept. 20 from 5-9 pm. That night, the 400 block of Lake Street will come alive with artists, street performers, music, and food. Interested in becoming a vendor at the Cirque du Lake? Email info@cirquedulake.com Meantime, circle the date on your calendar and be ready […]

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Municipal Plaza Park To Get A New Life

It’s called Municipal Plaza Park, and few people know it exists. Based on information in our files, it appears it was constructed in 1980 from funds given to the city of Shreveport through the federal government in the form of a UDAG- Urban Development Action Grant. We are unsure why the park, which sits just […]

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Tootie Returns to Abby Singer’s Bistro

Two big things have happened recently at Robinson Film Center/Abby Singer’s Bistro downtown. The first is that there was a little fire Saturday night that created some excitement in the kitchen. The bigger excitement was that created in the restaurant and among her legion of fans when it was announced Chef Tootie ‘Ernestine’ Morrison was […]

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Music Prize LIVE Summer Series Kickoff

      Got plans Thursday night? Even if you do, kick them to the curb and come to the Louisiana Music Prize LIVE Summer Music Series kickoff concert- 4 bands in a brand new music venue for the low price of $5 (if you buy the tickets now)! The special concert features Nashville’s *repeat […]

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A Night of Intrigue at Sci-Port

What is more intriguing than science? Sci-Port is offering about 70 patrons the opportunity to experience A Night of Intrigue on Saturday, June 15 at 6 p.m. Come dressed for cocktails and enjoy an evening of drinks and appetizers, mingling and mystery! The event will feature: 6 pm- Meet and Mingle 6:20- Intro and Explanation […]

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Not Your Mother’s Quilts at ARTSTATION

When a lot of people think of quilts, they thing of the tattered cover that Grandma made, traditional patterns like ‘Log Cabin’ or ‘The Diamond in the Square.’ The newest show by the Art Quilt Group of the Red River Quilters at Central ARTSTATION, 801 Crockett, shows quilting isn’t just for grandma anymore!     […]

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Hilton Hotel Starts Monthly Artist Series

Downtown’s elegant Hilton Hotel is launching into art in a big way with monthly artist receptions starting Friday, June 7, 5:30- 7 p.m. First to grace the walls is abstract artist Celia Carr. Experience her vibrant works while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and refreshments at the Market 104 Bar. Self-parking will be complimentary, valet is $5. […]

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