Downtown Events

“They Shall Not Grow Old” at RFC

A truly remarkable documentary has come to downtown’s Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas Street. They Shall Not Grow Old is a years-long project of filmmaker Peter Jackson, director of Lord of the Rings, and brings the story of the soldiers who fought in WWI to colorful life. They Shall Not Grow Old Trailer Whether or […]

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Valentine’s Day Downtown

If you’re looking for last-minute options for Valentine’s Day, we have some suggestions! At Abby Singer’s Bistro at the Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas Street, you can celebrate Valentine’s Day with a three-course romantic dinner for two for just $80. Reservations are limited, so call 318.459.4125. First Course, select from: • Oyster Gratin: cognac shallot […]

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Sci-Port’s Offerings Expand

On Friday, February 1st, Sci-Port Discovery Center starts going to the dogs (but in a good way). The new year brings several big changes: The second floor of the discovery center reopens with a new exhibit Fridays are 50% off in February February and March will feature ‘dog-themed’ days and events Bricks and Bots, the […]

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Black History Month at RFC

During Black History Month, Robinson Film Center will celebrate black cinema by featuring the work of four contemporary directors. The Black History Month Film Series is presented by the Caddo Parish Commission and Centenary Film Society and coordinated in partnership with Shreveport Urban Film Festival, with a screening each week in February with a post-screening […]

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Winter Pub Crawl in the West Edge

Celebrate Groundhog Day with a Pub Crawl! Check in and start your crawl at any of the locations and win fun swag along the way. A portion of the proceeds will go to support the Louisiana Association for the Blind. Get swag from the Downtown Development Authority (a cool color-changing cup) if you are one […]

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Turn Signal Installed, Bridge Work to Start

Starting in late February or early March, the bridge most us call the Texas Street Bridge is going to be getting some long-needed love. The bridge, officially called the Long–Allen Bridge (named after governors Huey Long and Oscar K. Allen) opened in 1933. It is iconic, much used, loved and highly photographed. It is also old and in need of some […]

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African American History Parade Set to Roll

For the 31st year, the African-American History Parade will roll up and down the streets of Downtown Shreveport,  featuring floats, marching bands, dance units, beauty queens, elected officials…in short, all the things that make a parade a parade! Temps are expected to be in the mid 60s with a chance of rain, so bring a raincoat, […]

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Options Abound: Ring in the New Year Downtown!

Red River Brewing Co., 1200 Marshall Street, knows that your New Year’s Eve is going to be jammed, so they’re starting the festivities early on Eve of Eve. On Sunday, they’ll be launching their new IPA brew, called, appropriately enough, Eve of Eve. $2 Champagne and food from Fat Calf Boucherie will be available, too.  […]

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Mayor & Council 2019 Inauguration

The inauguration of Shreveport Mayor-Elect Adrian Perkins and the 2019 Shreveport City Council is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 29 at 9:30 a.m. at the Shreveport Convention, Center, 400 Caddo Street. The inauguration is free and open to all. Business attire is requested. Mayor Perkins’s inaugural committee is also hosting a black tie gala event at […]

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Abby Singer’s Bistro Welcomes New Chef

Abby Singer’s Bistro, the full-service restaurant and bar at Robinson Film Center, welcomes Michael Brenner as the new chef. Brenner, who studied at the Culinary Institute of New Orleans, has more than 15 years of experience serving in restaurants from south Louisiana to Colorado. He brought his culinary skills to Shreveport with the Korean-inspired food truck […]

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