Five things to do in downtown Shreveport

Liz Swaine
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Hide the black cat and pull on your witch’s hat, Halloween weekend is here! Downtown is front and center with magic and spooky to spare, with yes, a little bit of beer thrown in for good measure. Looking for your double, double, toil and trouble? Find it in our #CoolDowntown.

Haunted Illusions featuring master illusionist David Caseta will have you wondering whether to believe your eyes as people disappear, reappear, and levitate off the stage.
Haunted Illusions featuring master illusionist David Caseta will have you wondering whether to believe your eyes as people disappear, reappear, and levitate off the stage.

The Strand Theatre celebrates this weekend of mystery and magic with a show all about sleight of hand. Haunted Illusions featuring master illusionist David Caseta will have you wondering whether to believe your eyes as people disappear, reappear, and levitate off the stage. The show is a full-blown magical event. When: Friday, Oct. 27, 7 pm. Where: The Strand Theater, 619 Louisiana Ave. Cost: $29/$49. Info: thestrandtheatre.com

Let’s do the time warp again as Robinson Film Center hosts the mirth and mayhem of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Let’s do the time warp again as Robinson Film Center hosts the mirth and mayhem of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Let’s do the time warp again as Robinson Film Center hosts the mirth and mayhem of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Queer Alpaca Productions will be performing a live in-theater shadowcast two nights and if you go, you will be part of the production, too! Bring your own props, or purchase prop bags at the theater. It’s time to toast! When: Fri. and Sat., Oct. 27 & 28, 9 pm. Where: RFC, 617 Texas St. Cost: $10.50/$12.50. Info: robinsonfilmcenter.org

Fans of grains, hops & yeast will have the opportunity to test more than 100 ales, pilsners, stouts at Shreveport’s original beer festival, BREW, this Saturday.
Fans of grains, hops & yeast will have the opportunity to test more than 100 ales, pilsners, stouts at Shreveport’s original beer festival, BREW, this Saturday.

Fans of grains, hops & yeast will have the opportunity to test more than 100 ales, pilsners, stouts at Shreveport’s original beer festival, BREW, this Saturday! Beer is most definitely the big thing, but not the only thing – attendees will also be tempted with delicious bites from local restaurants, live music, and college games on the big screens, too! When: Sat., Oct. 28, 2-5 pm. Where: Festival Plaza. Cost: $65/$850. Info: FB/brew shreveport

Feel the chill at the wonderful Oakland Cemetery at Dusk Tour given by historian and lover of all things spooky Dr. Cheryl White.
Feel the chill at the wonderful Oakland Cemetery at Dusk Tour given by historian and lover of all things spooky Dr. Cheryl White.

What’s spookier than a walk through a cemetery as the sky is darkening and all hope seems lost? Feel the chill at the wonderful Oakland Cemetery at Dusk Tour given by historian and lover of all things spooky Dr. Cheryl White. You have two chances to catch this chilling & engaging event. When: Fri., Oct. 27 & Sun., Oct. 29, 5:30-6:30. Where: Oakland Cemetery, 1000 Milam St. Cost: $20. Info: Eventbrite.com/Oakland cemetery at night

The Noble Savage is celebrating Halloween until the ghouls come home with music & ghostly themed food and drink.
The Noble Savage is celebrating Halloween until the ghouls come home with music & ghostly themed food and drink.

The Noble Savage is celebrating Halloween until the ghouls come home with music & ghostly themed food and drink. Their Halloween Party Weekend kicks off Friday night with The Barksdale Bubble, then rolls into Saturday with Charolette’s Web. Come dressed in your best costume to win prizes, too!  When: Fri., Oct. 27 and Sat., Oct. 28, music begins at 8 pm. Where: 417 Texas St. Cost: Free cover. Info: FB/the noble savage halloween

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