Here are 5 things to do in downtown Shreveport this week

Liz Swaine
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The Irish say a good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything. You’ll get plenty of one but not much of the other this weekend as downtown celebrates St. Patrick, the 318, a Cajun music legend, a legendary musical and finally, flowers in all their artistic forms. May the Good Lord take a liking to you, but not too soon as you enjoy the fun in our #CoolDowntown.

We have so many parties celebrating St. Paddy’s Big Day that you’ll be talking with a brogue when it’s over.
We have so many parties celebrating St. Paddy’s Big Day that you’ll be talking with a brogue when it’s over.

Go green or go home this weekend in downtown Shreveport. We have so many parties celebrating St. Paddy’s Big Day that you’ll be talking with a brogue when it’s over. From drinking and dancing to singing, eating, and shopping, we’ve got it all. Remember to wear green or prepare for the pinch! When: Fri., March 17 and Sat., March 18. Where: Various locations. Cost: Various. Info: downtownshreveport.com/event calendar

Come for  a day at the park with music from the Dirty Redd Band, Front Cover Band and other musicians.
Come for a day at the park with music from the Dirty Redd Band, Front Cover Band and other musicians.

What better to celebrate in the 318 than the 318 Day Festival? Come for  a day at the park with music from the Dirty Redd Band, Front Cover Band and other musicians. Peruse a great line-up of visual artists and feed your tummy with good eats from food trucks and vendors! Where: Caddo Common Park, 800 block of Texas Ave. When: Sat., March 18, 2 -8 pm. Cost: Free Admission. Info: Fb/318 day festival

Cajun legend Jo-El Sonnier will have the crowd at Shreve Station dancing Saturday night.
Cajun legend Jo-El Sonnier will have the crowd at Shreve Station dancing Saturday night.

Cajun legend Jo-El Sonnier will have the crowd at Shreve Station dancing Saturday night at their first-ever Lucky Cajun day, filled with Irish & Cajun games, a tribute to U2, crawfish, food trucks and finally, Sonnier and his squeeze box making the night one to remember. When: Saturday, March 18, 5 pm. Show starts at 7 pm. Where: Shreve Station, 400 Crockett St. Cost: $20/$50. Info: Fb/shreve station

Jesus Christ Superstar, the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice masterpiece, returns to the stage this weekend.
Jesus Christ Superstar, the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice masterpiece, returns to the stage this weekend.

Jesus Christ Superstar, the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice masterpiece, returns to the stage this weekend. It’s hard to believe the musical has been around for more than 50 years and is still as compelling as ever. When: March 17-26, various times. Where: Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St. Cost: $15/$25. Info: emmetthookcenter.org

A special flower and art event is coming to artspace for two days only, March 22 and 23.
A special flower and art event is coming to artspace for two days only, March 22 and 23.

A special flower and art event is coming to artspace for two days only, March 22 and 23. Celebrate and Pollinate will draw flower artists from around the country. Not those artists who paint flowers, but those who create amazing exhibits using flowers and other plant-based materials. It promises to be breath-taking. When: Wed., March 22, noon- 5 pm and Thursday, March 23, 10 am- 7:30 pm. Where: artspace, 708 Texas St. Cost: Free admission. Info: downtownshreveport.com/celebrate pollinate

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