We love being a part of the Shreveport community. Whether you are entertaining guests who have come to visit or you are looking for something fun to do on your own or with friends, consider any of these cultural opportunities in Shreveport for older adults. This historic theater originally opened in the s and was home to Vaudeville shows. The entire theater was restored to its original glory and reopened in , featuring concerts, musicals, ballet performances, and plays. Shreveport is home to dozens of festivals annually, and many local favorites are held at Festival Plaza.
Formed in , the Shreveport Symphony has been astounding audiences for more than 70 years. You can find their upcoming events on their website and their social media page often says when performers are playing for free at local venues.
Looking for opera? The Shreveport Opera boasts global performances with local talent and hosts events at the RiverView Theater a few times a year. In addition to seeing sharks, axolotls, seahorses, snapping turtles, and more underwater creatures, you can also catch a show at the event space at the aquarium during their Jam on the Red concert series throughout May and June.
If possible, plan your trip on a day you can enjoy any of the public animal feedings. The building itself is beautiful and historic, as it was a New Deal Public Works project built in The museum features free admission, easy to find parking, and is completely accessible. The R. Norton Art Gallery is the largest museum in Shreveport. And while the sculptures, paintings, and other art inside the gallery gives visitors a full day, you can also spend another day enjoying the botanical gardens on site.
Shreveport has so much to offer! However, it can be more fun exploring with people who are also active like you and share common interests.
