Five things to do in downtown Shreveport

Liz Swaine
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Downtown Artwalk returns for a Crockett Street stroll and it’s a good weekend for tacos and tequila. Get slammed with poetry, make like Mr. Miyagi with moves at Asian Gardens, and experience all that musician Brian Culbertson has to give. It’s a jazzy, arty #CoolDowntown.

Caddo Parish’s Poet Laureate PoeticX shares his world of words in the documentary Versified: Rated Poetry.
Caddo Parish’s Poet Laureate PoeticX shares his world of words in the documentary Versified: Rated Poetry.

Caddo Parish’s Poet Laureate PoeticX shares his world of words in the documentary Versified: Rated Poetry. Watch the film then stay for the Slamaganza event featuring poets authoring verse on the fly! When: Friday, April 27, 6 pm. Where: Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St. Cost: $8.50/$10.50. Info: robinsonfilmcenter.org

Come experience the breadth of his musical moods in Brian Culbertson- The Trilogy Tour at the Strand Theatre.
Come experience the breadth of his musical moods in Brian Culbertson- The Trilogy Tour at the Strand Theatre.

Musician and songwriter Brian Culbertson is hard to describe.  Is he a jazz artist? Yes, but R & B, Pop, and New Age, too. Come experience the breadth of his musical moods in Brian Culbertson- The Trilogy Tour at the Strand Theatre. When: Fri., April 28, 8 pm. Where: Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave. Cost: $55/$75 and $150. Info: thestrandtheatre.com

The local YMCA wants you to experience the chi on World Tai Chi and Quigong Day.
The local YMCA wants you to experience the chi on World Tai Chi and Quigong Day.

The local YMCA wants you to experience the chi on World Tai Chi and Quigong Day. Join others in the beautiful Asian Gardens Park as you take  part in this so-called ‘moving medication.’ Wear comfy clothes and come prepared to learn (and move). When: Saturday, April 29, 10 am- noon. Where: Asian Gardens, 800 Texas Ave. Cost: Free. Info: 318-869-1122.

Taco Wars is almost upon us with a south of the Border vengeance.
Taco Wars is almost upon us with a south of the Border vengeance.

Taco Wars is almost upon us with a south of the Border vengeance! They promise a day filled with more tacos, more drinks, and more awesomeness than ever before. Come for 16 taco vendors, lots of adult beverages, chips and salsa, live music and more. When: Sat., April 29, noon- 8 pm.  Where: Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Cost: Various. Info: FB/taco wars 2023

Downtown Shreveport’s Artwalk is back, and you’re invited along for the stroll on Wednesday.
Downtown Shreveport’s Artwalk is back, and you’re invited along for the stroll on Wednesday.

Downtown Shreveport’s Artwalk is back, and you’re invited along for the stroll on Wednesday, May 3, 5-8 pm. Visit multiple locations filled with art, enjoy food trucks, a tour of cool new apartments, live music, history, and a few things we are forgetting. Rain date will be Thursday, May 4! When: Wed., May 3, 5-8 pm. Where: Crockett Street, downtown.  Cost: Free. Info: downtownshreveport/artwalk

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