Five things to do in downtown Shreveport

Liz Swaine
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Freak out as aliens attempt to take your block and welcome the weekend with a night of music and dance. Party with muppets, meet a colorful dude made of pipe cleaners and go eyeball to eyeball as sharks and ‘gators dine.  It’s all fun, food, and alien invasions in our #CoolDowntown.

Friday Night Freak Out returns with a film you likely missed the three seconds it was in the theater--- Attack the Block.
Friday Night Freak Out returns with a film you likely missed the three seconds it was in the theater--- Attack the Block.

Are you ready to freak out? Well then, Robinson Film Center is ready for you.  The generally campy, sometimes weird but always fun Friday Night Freak Out returns with a film you likely missed the three seconds it was in the theater--- Attack the Block.  The horror/sci-fi flick pits a gang of inner-city toughs against evil space aliens in a battle that turns their block into an intergalactic war zone. When: Fri., July 7, 9 pm. Where: Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St. Cost: $8.50/$10.50. Info: robinsonfilmcenter.org

Get your weekend started in style with The Front Cover Band at Lake Street Bar.
Get your weekend started in style with The Front Cover Band at Lake Street Bar.

It’s been a short work week, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t ready for the weekend! Get your weekend started in style with The Front Cover Band at Lake Street Bar, part of Friday Night Live. Enjoy food, cocktails, conversation, and a little humor. Front Cover jokes the more you drink, the better they will sound! 25 and up only, please. When: Fri., July 7. Fun starts at 7 pm, the band takes the stage at 9 pm. Where: 315 Lake St. Cost: $15. Info: FB/lake street bar

Quintron & Miss Pussycat are ready for a party at Fatty Arbuckle’s.
Quintron & Miss Pussycat are ready for a party at Fatty Arbuckle’s.

The theatrical husband and wife duo Quintron & Miss Pussycat has been a favorite of the hard rocking dance music scene in New Orleans for over 20 years. This weekend, they and their electronic gadgets and Muppet-like creatures are travelling to Shreveport’s Red River District for a party at Fatty Arbuckle’s and you’re invited. Come for the music and enjoy food and drinks, too! When: Sun., July 9, 8-10 pm. Where: Fatty Arbuckle’s,450 Clyde Fant Parkway. Cost: $15(ish). Info: FB/fatty arbuckles

Meet Oscar Joseph and hear stories of both his and Marks’ journeys on Wednesday, July 12 at Central ARTstation.
Meet Oscar Joseph and hear stories of both his and Marks’ journeys on Wednesday, July 12 at Central ARTstation.

Oscar Joseph is a colorful creature, but a quiet one. Five feet tall and constructed of thousands of pipe cleaners, he was created by wire artist James Marks as an homage to Mark’s grandfather of the same name. Meet Oscar Joseph and hear stories of both his and Marks’ journeys on Wednesday, July 12 at Central ARTstation.  When: Wed., July 12, 5 pm. Where: 801 Crockett St. Cost: Free Info: FB/james marks presents

Get up close and personal with alligators and sharks at the Shreveport Aquarium.
Get up close and personal with alligators and sharks at the Shreveport Aquarium.

They are two creatures that you wouldn’t want to be alone with, especially when they are hungry, but the Shreveport Aquarium is giving you that opportunity. Get up close and personal with alligators and sharks as they are feeding and see why they are rightfully feared in the wild. When: Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 1:30 & 2:30 pm. Where: Shreveport Aquarium. Cost: $12.95/$15.95. Info: shreveportaquarium.com

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