Here are five things to do downtown

Liz Swaine
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Revel in works by the Shreveport Art Club, snap up steals and deals, dance like you’re on Bourbon (Street), take a trip every Midnight in Paris, and discover your Celtic roots at an Irish concert in the park. It’s all fun, mostly free, and all happening in our #CoolDowntown.

Ooh and aah over paintings created by members of the Shreveport Art Club at the opening of their new works.
Ooh and aah over paintings created by members of the Shreveport Art Club at the opening of their new works.

Ooh and aah over paintings created by members of the Shreveport Art Club at the opening of their new works. From birds and bees to ships at sea, all will be on display at this free reception at the beautiful Andress Artist and Entrepreneur Center. When: Fri., April 7, 5-7 pm. Where: 717 Crockett Street. Cost: Free admission. Info: Fb/andress artist and entrepreneur

Find treasures Saturday morning at Rubbish Revamp Garage Sale, downtown’s first group sales gathering!
Find treasures Saturday morning at Rubbish Revamp Garage Sale, downtown’s first group sales gathering!

Find treasures Saturday morning at Rubbish Revamp Garage Sale, downtown’s first group sales gathering! Come explore the many booths filled with home goods, vintage items, trinkets and more. If you bring a smile and cash the rest will take care of itself! When: Sat., April 8, 7 am- 2 pm. Where: Remington Garage, 211 Market St. Cost: Free admission. Info: downtownshreveport.com/rubbish revamp

Darita Grigsby and Robert Trudeau invite you to come dance, walk and wave your umbrella as part of her Second Line Parade on Saturday.
Darita Grigsby and Robert Trudeau invite you to come dance, walk and wave your umbrella as part of her Second Line Parade on Saturday.

Love the lighthearted look of a New Orleans Second Line? Here’s your chance to take part in one! Darita Grigsby and Robert Trudeau invite you to come dance, walk and wave your umbrella as part of her Second Line Parade on Saturday. When: Saturday, April 8. Gather at 1 pm, parade starts at 1:30. pm. Where: Rhino Coffee, 624 Texas St. Cost: Free. Info: Fb/shreveport second line brass band

It’s a ‘reel’ Robinson Film Center Date Night with dinner and 'Midnight in Paris.'
It’s a ‘reel’ Robinson Film Center Date Night with dinner and 'Midnight in Paris.'

Bone up on your Bonjours Tuesday night at a special showing of Midnight in Paris. It’s a ‘reel’ Robinson Film Center Date Night with dinner and a fun film about a writer who is able to go back in time every night at midnight to meet his long dead cultural and literary heroes. When: Tuesday, April 11, 6 pm. Where: 617 Texas St. Cost: $22/$29. Info: robinsonfilmcenter.org

The four-member Paul Brock Irish Band will play the Caddo Common pavilion Wednesday night.
The four-member Paul Brock Irish Band will play the Caddo Common pavilion Wednesday night.

Celtic troubadours will serenade you Wednesday night as the four-member Paul Brock Irish Band plays the Caddo Common pavilion under the rising moon. Enjoy Irish tunes with a mix of Bluegrass, French Canadian and other Celtic traditions. When: Wed., April 12, 6-7:15 pm.  Where: Caddo Common Park, 800 block of Texas Ave. Cost: Free admission. Info: Fb/shreveport regional arts council

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