I ART/EXHIBITS

ONGOING: CRITICAL MASS 12: The annual exhibition of nine parishes in Northwest Louisiana for the purpose of showcasing the professional works. To learn more about Critical Mass, visit shrevearts.org/artistcalls. 801 Crockett St., Shreveport.

THROUGH JUNE 13 : SHREVEPORT REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL: Coming up in the arts: June 13, Pechakucha Night from 5-7 p.m. For more information, call 318-673-6500 or go to www.shrevearts.org. 801 Crockett St., Shreveport.

THROUGH JUNE 28: CADDO PARISH ART STUDENT EXHIBIT: The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum invites the public to view “Project Talent,” an exhibition of artwork created by Caddo Parish high school students. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.laexhibitmuseum.org or call 318-632-2020. 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport.

THROUGH JUNE 28: “DIVINE INSPIRATION: THREE PERSPECTIVES ON GOD, GIANTS AND G.O.A.T.S”: Southern University Museum of Art Shreveport presents the exhibit featuring artists Ka’Davien Baylor, Eric Francis and Ron Smith. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.susla.edu. 610 Texas St., Shreveport.

THROUGH JULY 1: EXHIBITION OF REBECCA BARTEL MADURA: The SAS Gallerie presents the works of Rebecca Bartel Madura, New Orleans-born visual artist and art educator whose colorful paintings represent our relationship with nature within an urban environment. For more information, call 504-390-4377 or sanctuaryglassstudio.com. Louisiana Boardwalk, Bossier City.

THROUGH JULY 27: EXHIBITION BY LAUREN ROSS SIMMONS: The Bossier Arts Council exhibit, “My Bleeding Heart” by Lauren Ross Simmons, will be displayed in the East Bank Gallery. The work pulls from iconic figures of the past and present, combing them with current fashions and designs to create Lauren’s unique, artistic vision and individualism. Opening reception, June 14 from 6-8 p.m. For more information, visit www.bossierarts.org or call 318-741-8310. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

THROUGH JULY 27: EXHIBITION BY IRENE GALLION: The Bossier Arts Council presents “Dear Diary, All of the Seeds need Watering. Sincerely, Irene Gallion.” This bright, expressive and emotional show pulls from nostalgic memories of childhood and a desire to spread positivity during one’s darkest days. Opening reception, June 14 from 6-8 p.m. For more information, visit www.bossierarts.org or call 318-741-8310. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

THROUGH JULY: SUMMER ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS: Registration is now open for Summer Art Classes & Workshops. Explore a diverse range of artistic activities suitable for all ages, including single-session workshops and multi-session classes in printmaking, design, sculpture, jewelry making and more. Walk-in visits during open hours. Visit https://pointstudioart.com/art-workshops-classes/. Point Studio Art. 605 Boardwalk Blvd., Bossier City.

THROUGH AUGUST 4: NATURALISH: The exhibition with author and illustrator Jared Chapmanat at the R.W. Norton features pastoral themes. For more information, call 318-527-9598 or email, emilyfeazel@rwnaf.org. 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport.

I BARS/NIGHTLIFE

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Live music. Tuesday-Saturday, and for Friday lunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; featuring local artists such as Winston Hall, Shawn Stroope, Drew Ley and Toni Mundy, The Lovers, Jimmy Wooton and Haley Brooke. Call for weekly schedule. 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 318-841-5646.

1931 LOUNGE HORSESHOE CASINO: Live music, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke on Thursdays, 7-11 p.m. with DJ Shane Pons; June 14, Rewind; June 15, Rewind; June 21, Anxious; June 22, Anxious; June 28, Tipsey the Band; June 29, Tipsey the Band. Blvd., Bossier City.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 14: Open Sunday from noon-6 p.m.; Tues., Weds. and Thurs. from 4-10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. noon-2 a.m.; yoga every Mon. and Wed., 5-6 p.m., $5 per person; June 14, Flag Day Ceremony; June 14, Flashback, 7-10 p.m., $10 cover; June 15, Floatilla; June 21, Delta, 7-10 p.m., $10 cover; June 22, '70s Disco Fever Boogie Bash from 6-10 p.m. $10 per person, $15 per couple. 5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 318-635-8186.

BAYOU THUNDER: Live music. 1910 Market St., Shreveport. 318-848-7732.

BEAUXJAX CRAFTHOUSE: Live music. 501 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City. 318-584-7169.

CASA CANTINA: Live music. 6535 Youree Drive #401, Shreveport. 318-828-2441.

CASA JIMADOR: Live music. 4801 Line Ave. Ste. 14, Shreveport. 318-754-3885.

CELEBRITY LOUNGE BALLY’S CASINO: DJs Friday and Saturday nights. 451 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport.

CHIANTI: Dorsey Summerfield Jr., 7-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday in the Green Room. 6535 Line Ave., Shreveport. 868-8866.

ERNEST’S ORLEANS: Live music. Every Tuesday, big burgers, big blues and big times with Betty Lewis, 6-9 p.m. 1601 N. Spring St., Shreveport. 318-226-1325.

FLAMES MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT: Live music 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 436 Ashley Ridge Blvd., Shreveport. 318-606-5380.

FRANK’S PIZZA: Live music from 5 - 9:30 p.m. June 22, LBJ: Lane Bayliss, Bruce Flett and Jason Coffield. 6950 Fern Ave., Shreveport. 318-230-7130.

FROZEN PIROGUE: Live music 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. June 12, Clay Logan; June 19, Seth Bradford; 515 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. 318-459-6672.

GREAT RAFT BREWING: Live music. June 13, Empty Bowl Benefit; June 14, music bingo w/Pet Savers; June 20, Solstice Jubilee Flea; June 22, Free workout w/Title Boxing Club; June 29, Free workout w/CrossFit Sage. 1251 Dalzell St., Shreveport. 318-734-9881.

HURRICANE ALLEY: Live music. June 13, Braydon Watts; June 14, Josh Love as Jimi Hendrix; June 15, Framing The Red; June 20, Sunset Strip; June 21, Message From Mercury. 500 Ogilvie St., Bossier City.

KI’ MEXICO: Live music. 3839 Gilbert Drive, Shreveport. 318-861-5941.

LOUISIANA DOWNS: Live music. Starts at 6 p.m. 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. 318-742-5555.

MARGARITAVILLE RESORT CASINO: Live music. 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 1-888-743-6021.

NOBLE SAVAGE: Live music. Every Wednesday night playing memories and the blues, 8 p.m. 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 318-828-2619.

SAM’S TOWN CASINO: Live music from 7 p.m. - midnight (free entertainment) and After Work Thursdays with DJ ELaw from 6-10 p.m.; June 14, Eric Craig Band; June 15, Jason Ashley; June 21, 8-Track; June 22, Raven; June 28, Lane Bricker; June 29, Chuck Jones Band; July 5, Shotglass; July 6, The Crowd; July 12, Hands on Band; July 13, Stompbox; July 19, The Sultans; July 20, Windstorm; July 26, Lady and The Tramps; July 27, The Shane Pons Band. 315 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. 318-424-7777.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: Live piano music Superior Steakhouse Piano Players Mon. through Thurs. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Alan Dyson. Tues., Daniel Ley. Thurs. 6 to 10 p.m., London Todd. Fri. and Sat., 6 to 10 p.m. Fri., Alan Dyson. Sole Sat., Daniel Ley Duo 7 to 11 p.m. 855 Pierremont Road, No. 120, Shreveport. 318-219-4123.

SWEET CAROLINE’S DUELING PIANO BAR: Live music. Every Tues., music bingo from 7 p.m. - midnight. Every Wed., “Sweet Caroline’s Star” Karaoke from 7 p.m. - midnight. Every Thurs. and Sat., Dueling Pianos from 7 p.m. - 2 a.m. 630 Boardwalk Blvd., Bossier City. 318-599-2759.

THE CUB LOUNGE AND GRILLE: Live music. 3002 Girard St., Shreveport. 318-861-6517.

THE MARKET RESTAURANT: Live music. 10539 Norris Ferry Road, Shreveport. 318-797-4375.

THE SEVENTH TAP BREWING PROJECT: Live music from 6-9 p.m. 2640 Linwood Ave., Shreveport, La. 318-754-4471.

TIKI BAR AND GRILL: Live music from 6-9 p.m. 2640 Linwood Ave., Shreveport, La. 318-754-4471.

WHAT’S ON TAP: Live music. Every Thurs., Christopher Gates, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. 1207 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. 318-869-2422.

I MUSIC

JUNE 14 - JUNE 29 : LOUISIANA GRANDSTAND: A night of music live on stage: June 14, Kyle Nix & The 38’s; June 29, The Steel Woods. Tickets may be purchased at www.louisianagrandstand.com. WDC, 802 Margaret Place, Shreveport.

I ONGOING

THROUGH NOVEMBER: BOSSIER CITY FARMERS’ MARKET: Every Saturday through November: Featuring over 75 vendors with a wealth of local fresh veggies and fruits, food trucks, jams, salsa, honey, soap, candles, baked goods, jellies, pickles, tamales, flowers, kettle corn, BBQ, lemonade, Southern cuisine, fruit smoothies, coffee, Venezuelan cuisine, Cuban food, funnel cakes and more. Food trucks, crafts, live music and family-friendly activities. Voted No. 1 in Louisiana. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Pierre Bossier Mall’s south parking lot. Visit www.BossierCityFarmersMarket.com for more details on the market and becoming a vendor. 2950 E. Texas St., Bossier City.

I SPECIAL EVENTS

THROUGH JULY 26: SCI-PORT SUMMER CAMPS: Explore the wonders of STEM. From thrilling experiments to hands-on engineering challenges. Ignite curiosity and creativity in young minds. Seven weeks of camps. Camps for children 3 to 12. Don’t wait; spots are limited. www.sci-port.org/camps/ or call 318-424-3466.

THROUGH AUG. 24: SHREVEPORT FARMERS’ MARKET: With over 75 vendors that sell a variety of homegrown and homemade items such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, honey, breads, jams, jellies, pastries, candies, pickles, cheeses, shrimp, various canned goods, seasonings, sauces and meats. In addition, there will also be local artisans that have handcrafted items such as art, jewelry, crafts, candles, soaps and dog treats. Prepared breakfast and lunch meals will also be available for purchase and consumption. No pets allowed. 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Emerie Eck Holtzclaw at 318-424-4000 or www.shreveportfarmersmarket.com. Festival Plaza. 101 Crockett St., Shreveport.

THROUGH SUMMER: GSK SCIENCE IN THE SUMMER™: A free summer STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program designed to inspire the future generation of scientists and engineers, returns with a new theme: Be a Space Scientist! Sci-Port Discovery Center, Shreveport. 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport.

JUNE 13: FILM SCREENING AND DINNER: Benefitting Shreveport Green, a first screening of “Feeding Our Community,” a short documentary by Carter Carrol and nominated by LPB for the PBS Short Film Festival. Ticket includes dinner by Chef Jacob Mouser, desserts by Meaghan Willis. 6 p.m. The Seventh Tap. 2640 Linwood Ave., Shreveport.

JUNE 15: SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL: Drive the Sunflower Trail and enjoy a day in the country from 9 a.m - 3 p.m. The 25th annual event includes Dixie, Belcher, Gilliam, Hosston, Mira and Ida. Live music, crafts, food vendors and more. Highway 3049, Gilliam, Louisiana.

JUNE 15: COMEDY NIGHY IN EAST BANK: Headlining is Tyler Arceneaux. Also, John Merrifield and Alonzo Ortega will open. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. East Bank Theatre. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

JUNE 20: FANCY FEAST COASTAL KITTY: The Robinson’s Rescue benefit for feline lovers. Guests will be treated to a formal, seated, five-course dinner and paired with wine specially designed by Chef John Cariere at the Fairfield Manor Bed and Breakfast. Tickets: $150 per person. Cocktail attire. 6:30 p.m. Limited seating. To purchase tickets, call 512-538-5814 or development1@robinsonsrescue.org. 2300 Fairfield Ave, Shreveport.

JUNE 21: MOTO XTREME CIRCUS: Freestyle Motocross, BMX freestyle, The Xmetal Riders, Nuclear stunt girls and more at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum. 6 p.m. For tickets, go to MotoXtremeCircus.com. 3207 Pershing Blvd., Shreveport.

JUNE 22: Q-PROM: Shrevepride presents the regions largest Pride Month event: Shreveport Q-Prom. This year’s theme is “Born This Way.” Inspired by the music and style of Lady Gaga. 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. at Artspace in downtown Shreveport. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Purchase tickets or donate at www.shrevepride.com. 708 Texas St., Shreveport.

I THEATRE

JUNE 14-16: “THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.”: The Shreveport Little Theatre and Academy presents the Disney classic by two casts. Cast 1 was on June 7-9 and cast 2 is June 14-16. Showtimes are scheduled for June 14 at 6 p.m., June 15 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and June 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased at www.shreveportlittletheatre.com or call the box office at 318-424-4439. 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport.

JULY 15 - 19: JULY SUMMER CAMP: The Shreveport Little Theatre July camps will be divided into three age groups: 6-8, 9-11 and 12-14. Limited enrollment available. “The Wizard of Oz” from 9 a.m. - noon. and "Matilda Jr. the Musical" from 1 - 4 p.m. Payment made at registration. Both camps will be at the Shreveport Little Theatre. For more information, email sltacademy@gmail.com. 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport.

THEATER

Shreveport Little Theatre and Academy presents "The Little Mermaid Jr." June 14 - 16.

BARS/NIGHTLIFE

2 Johns welcomes Jimmy Wooten live on stage.

BARS/NIGHTLIFE

Performing from 5 - 9:30 p.m. June 22 are LBJ: Lane Bayliss, Bruce Flett and Jason Coffield at Franks Pizza.

ART/EXHIBITS

The works of Irene Gallion are on display at the Bossier Arts Council through July 27.

ART/EXHIBITS

Works by Lauren Ross Simmons are on display through July 27 at East Bank Gallery.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Q-Prom's theme is "Born This Way," at Artspace June 22.

BARS/NIGHTLIFE

Catch the sounds of 8-Track June 21 at Sam's Town Casino. (Photo by Dominic's Photography.)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Stock up on fresh produce at the Bossier Farmers' Market through August 24.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Coming to the Robinson Film Center July 30.

ART/EXHIBITS

Louisiana State Exhibit Museum presents “Project Talent,” an exhibition of artwork created by Caddo Parish high school students, on display from Tuesday, June 11, through Friday, June 28.

BARS/NIGHTLIFE

American Legion Post 14 presents a '70s Disco Fever Boogie Bash June 22.