Five things to do in downtown Shreveport

Liz Swaine
·2 min read

Visit a frozen wonderland at Artspace and meet the artists who made it, relive Jesus Christ Superstar on the stage of the Strand, get an energy boost (without caffeine) at Disney Junior on Tour, spend an evening with a cover-worthy band, and learn again why you should never travel without extra underwear. Find your chill in our #CoolDowntown.

It’s ice crystals in a way you haven’t seen them before at the opening of Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s Sno Glo.
It’s ice crystals in a way you haven’t seen them before at the opening of Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s Sno Glo.

It’s ice crystals in a way you haven’t seen them before at the opening of Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s Sno Glo. See how local artists have interpreted freezing weather’s most welcome visitor- snowflakes! It won’t be that cold, but we suggest you bundle up just the same. When: Friday, Nov. 10, 5:30-8:30. Where: artspace, 708 Texas St. Cost: Free. Info: FB/sno glo exhibition opening

It’s ice crystals in a way you haven’t seen them before at the opening of Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s Sno Glo.
It’s ice crystals in a way you haven’t seen them before at the opening of Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s Sno Glo.

The stage at Municipal Auditorium will be bouncing with color and high energy at Disney Junior Live on Tour-Costume Palooza. Minnie, Mickey, Spidey, Goofy- all your animated friends (and more) will be there. When: Fri., Nov. 10, 6 pm. Where: Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd. Cost: $24/$44. Info: FB/shreveport municipal auditorium

Front Cover is on the move, playing shows throughout Texas and Louisiana.
Front Cover is on the move, playing shows throughout Texas and Louisiana.

Front Cover is on the move, playing shows throughout Texas and Louisiana. They’re back for one night of Front Cover Live at Lake Street Bar. Come prepared to dance to old and new school tunes, Top 40, and more during a night filled with fun, food, friends, and tasty beverages, too. When: Fri., Nov. 10, 9 pm- 2 am. Where: Lake Street Bar, 315 Lake St. Cost: $15. FB/lake street bar

See the show that helped define an entire generation.
See the show that helped define an entire generation.

Five decades ago, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the blockbuster Jesus Christ Superstar- it’s time for a reboot.  All the accolades the show got initially are being heaped on again for Best Musical Revival. See the show that helped define an entire generation. When: Sat., Nov. 11, 7:30 pm. Where: The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave. Cost: $30/$85. FB/jesus christ superstar

Catch Planes, Trains and Automobiles on the big screen at Robinson’s Rewind.
Catch Planes, Trains and Automobiles on the big screen at Robinson’s Rewind.

It was the unlikeliest of duos on the worst of trips, and John Candy and Steve Martin were so good in it that Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is now a film fan favorite. Catch it again on the big screen at Robinson’s Rewind. Make it an ultimate dinner and a movie event with reservations at Abby Singer’s Bistro. When: Tues., Nov. 14, 8 pm. Where: 617 Texas St. Cost: $9.50/$10.50. Info: robinsonfilmcenter.org

This article originally appeared on Monroe News-Star: Five things to do in downtown Shreveport