Pride Month concludes with a LOT of activities downtown. Free-range donuts are what’s for breakfast at the Shreveport Farmers’ Market, pop in and pop up at Lake Street Bar for commerce and convo (and a frosty margarita,) and find Susan (and Madonna and Rosanna) at Robinson Film Center for Heels & Reels. You, too, can dance for inspiration in our #CoolDowntown.
1. Show your flag at Pride Weekend at The Lot, three days of events starting with Friday Pride Night & Drag Show with June Cleavage, and Saturday’s Pride Weekend Market with art, food, and music. It wraps up Sunday with a tasty brunch and live tunes from the Dirty Redd Band. Show support, love and unity while enjoying food, fun and spirits. When: Fri.- Sun, June 25-27, various times. Where: 400 Crockett Street. Cost: Various. Info: FB/the lot
2. Shreveport Farmers’ Market is BACK after a one-week hiatus. Be a peach and join the fresh bunch at Festival Plaza for all things garden grown, tasty and delicious. When: Sat., June 26, 7:30 am- 12:30 pm. Where: Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett St. Cost: Free to attend. Info: FB/shreveport farmers market
3. Saturday’s a great day for Commerce and Conversations at Lake Street Bar. More than 20 businesses will be set up to show off their wares ranging from colorful rubber purses, jewelry, clothing, sweet treats, art and more. Margaritas will be pouring, too, at just $5 per glass. When: Sat., June 26, 1-6 pm. Where: Lake St. Bar, 315 Lake St. Cost: Free Admission. Info: FB/rydaz bar
4. The Korner Lounge hosts the Shreveport Field Gay After Party and Drag Show with the Korner Girls Revue performing all their favorite numbers. Prior to the show will be a moment of remembrance for the Stonewall Anniversary. When: Sat., June 26, 10:30 pm. Where: Korner Lounge, 800 Louisiana Avenue. Cost: $8. Info: FB/the korner lounge
5. It’s fun to be a material girl when you are Desperately Seeking Susan at Robinson Film Center! The campy Madonna/Rosanna Arquette film romp combines bored housewives, personal ads and a mobster, as well as an up-and-coming Madonna. The Heels & Reels event includes dinner and the movie. When: Tues., June 29, 6 pm. Where: RFC, 617 Texas St. Cost: $22/$29 per person (meal included). Info: robinsonfilmcenter.org
