Here are five things to do in downtown Shreveport

Liz Swaine
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Dance to the U.S. Navy Band, swoon to the sounds of Nat King Cole, cowboy up with Jeter Jones and remember why you love rock n’ roll with a Van Halen tribute. Who could top that? Dolly Parton, of course, in full Miss Mona mode as the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas returns to our #CoolDowntown.

Come rain or dry weather Friday night the U.S. Navy Band is going to entertain you.
Come rain or dry weather Friday night the U.S. Navy Band is going to entertain you.

Come rain or dry weather Friday night the U.S. Navy Band is going to entertain you! Their high-energy performance will cover Top 40 that will have you moving in your seat if not dancing outright.  When: Fri., March 24, 6-8 pm. Where: If dry- Caddo Common Park, 800 block of Texas Avenue. If raining- artspace, 708 Texas Street. Cost: Free. Info: Fb/shreveport regional arts council

The singer Caesar partners with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra in A Celebration of Nat King Cole.
The singer Caesar partners with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra in A Celebration of Nat King Cole.

The singer Nat King Cole is unforgettable and Saturday night, ‘he’ returns to the stage at RiverView Theater. The singer Caesar partners with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra in A Celebration of Nat King Cole for a couple of silky, melodic hours. Experience lush new orchestra arrangements and a jazz combo, too. When: Sat., March 25, 7:30 pm. Where: Riverview Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway. Cost: $25/$69. Info: shreveportsymphony.com

Saturday night, let your hair down for A Tribute to Van Halen’s 5150 Anniversary.
Saturday night, let your hair down for A Tribute to Van Halen’s 5150 Anniversary.

Eddie Van Halen fans, your time has come. Saturday night, let your hair down for A Tribute to Van Halen’s 5150 Anniversary. Get ready for  loud guitar, and rock n’ roll! Hungry? Crawfish and food trucks will be ready for you. When: Saturday, March 25, concert starts at 8 pm. Where: Shreve Station, 400 Crockett St. Cost: $15/$500. Info: Fb/shreve station

Lake Street Bar brings Southern Soul Cowboy Jeter Jones.
Lake Street Bar brings Southern Soul Cowboy Jeter Jones.

It’s time for the three T’s: tacos, tequila AND trailriding blues. Lake Street Bar brings all of the above with the help of Jeter Jones who is not only a Southern Soul Cowboy but is also Trailride Certified. Find out for yourself why he’s a hired hand you’d like to have around!  When: Tuesday, March 28, 7 pm- midnight,  Where: 315 Lake St. Cost: Free admission. Info: Fb/lake street bar

We’re headed to the Chicken Ranch where Miss Mona has a (chicken) bone to pick with a reporter that wants to shut her down! It’s a return to The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, complete with meal at Robinson Film Centers popular Heels and Reels event. When: Tuesday, March 28, 6 pm. Where: 617 Texas St. Cost: $22/$29. Info: robinsonfilmcenter.org

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