5 things to do in downtown Shreveport

Liz Swaine
·2 min read

Explore the edge of darkness this Friday the 13th at Robinson Film Center’s Freakout movie showing. Immerse yourself in color as Second Saturday Downtown returns for 2023 with even more art and creativity. The Krewe of Harambee rolls Monday with a high energy parade downtown, trivia (and trivia knowledge) rule at The Sand Bar and we’ll tell you why Wednesdays are the perfect day to ‘wine’ down in our #CoolDowntown.

  1. Turn your bad luck into a good time this Friday the 13th at Robinson Film Center’s Freakout. Life will never be the same for a San Francisco banker as his friends begin to betray him one by one in Tommy Wiseau’s cult classic, The Room. Meet Greg Sestero, star of The Room, see the chilling flick and sip Abby Singer’s themed cocktail special – all one spooky night! When: Fri., Jan. 13. Meet and greet at 9 pm, screening at 10 pm. Where: RFC, 617 Texas St. Cost: $20/$25. Info: robinsonfilmcenter.org

  2. Second Saturday Downtown returns with color! Stop by C&C Mercantile for the works of Ruston acrylic and mixed media artist Michael Lee. Snap a selfie at downtown’s new ‘From Shreveport with Love’ mural at Edwards and Crockett Street. Pop by Andress Artist and Entrepreneur Center to see the latest artisan-made items at Clean Slate Botanicals and sit in on Open for Critique, an opportunity for artists to learn from each other. It’s all that and more! When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 am- 6 pm. Where: All over downtown. Cost: Free. Info: Map & info at downtownshreveport.com/second-saturday

  3. Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- a holiday AND the Krewe of Harambee Parade! Dozens of marching bands, dance troupes, Mardi Gras floats, stilt walkers, and more make this annual MLK/Mardi Gras event one to remember. The parade rolls at 1 pm from Common Street east on Texas to Edwards Street, then over to Milam Street where it heads west to the Municipal Auditorium. Bring the family, it’s always a blast! When: Monday, Jan. 16, 1 pm. Texas and Milam Streets downtown. Cost: Free admission. Info: downtownshreveport.com/harambee parade

  4. Love to match wits with others? The Sand Bar invites you to show what you know at their Monday Trivia Night happenings. Half price food until 10 pm and drink specials all night long! When: Mondays, starting at 8 pm. Where: 415 Spring St. Cost: Free admission. info: Fb/the sandbar shreveport

  5. Wednesdays aren’t called Hump Day for nothing. It’s the day of the week when the weekend is finally in view, and it’s a perfect time to start winding down from the work week hustle and bustle. Lake Street Bar has its own version of Wine Down Wednesdays with R&B/Blues tunes, food, and full bar available. When: Wednesday, 6-10 pm. Where: Lake Street Bar, 315 Lake St. Cost: $10. Info: Fb/lake street bar

This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: 5 things to do in downtown Shreveport