5 things to do in downtown Shreveport for MLK weekend
Rock n’ Roll, Paint and a Party, Music and Comedy, Mardi Gras and MLK! We’ve got a weekend full of peas in a pod and so much more. One thing is certain: the long holiday weekend is best spent in our colorful and #CoolDowntown.
1. It’s a night of sound and fury at Phoenix 2.0. Tantric will set the stage for Hinder, a group of hard rockers from OKC, who will channel the past couple of years with Welcome to the Freakshow. Buy tickets to Hinder with Tantric early and save, same day prices are higher. When: Fri., Jan 14, 7pm. Where: Phoenix 2.0, 400 Commerce St. Cost. $20 advance/$30 day of. Info: FB/phoenix 2.0
2. Felling a little arty? Artipsy wants to help. They will be hosting a Friday and Saturday Paint and Party for you to do both. Paint a little, party a little- or vice versa. Take home an ‘Unbothered’ or ‘Classy Bling’ painting, sip a little wine and have fun with friends. It’s a perfect way to celebrate a long holiday weekend! When: Fri., and Sat., Jan 14 & 15, 7-9 pm. Where: Suite 600, 450 Clyde Fant Parkway in the Red River District. Cost: $35. Info: FB/artipsy
3. In the late 1950s, Homer Hickam, a West Virginia coal miner’s son, defied his father’s wishes and formed a rocket club that would lead him to a life of adventure. October Sky is the story of the Rocket Boys, and it’s a movie you’ll want to see (or see again). Fly with the Rocket Boys at the featured matinee at Robinson Film Center. When: Saturday, Jan. 15, 10 am. Where: Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St. Cost: $6.50. Info: robinsonfilmcenter.org
4. The Missing Link, downtown’s gourmet hot dog and more eatery, has planned twice the fun for Saturday. Their brunch is always delicious, but as you nosh, enjoy the live sounds of musician Phillip Taylor Crews, 11 am- 2 pm. Later that evening, bring your game face and your best jokes to Evening Open Mic Comedy. The jokes will kick off at 9 pm. Great food, comedy, and music, too! When: Sat., Jan. 15, 11am- until. Where: 504 Texas St. Cost: Free admission. Info: FB/ the missing link
5. Harambee takes to downtown streets with their big Krewe of Harambee Mardi Gras/MLK Day Parade. Come early to stake your site for throws and the best view of bands, beauty queens, stilt walkers and more! When: Monday, Jan. 17, 1 pm. Where: Milam Street to Edwards to Texas to Municipal Auditorium. Cost. Free. Info: robinsonfilmcenter.org
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