(Ark-La-Tex Weekend) - Whatever mood you are in for music, it’s coming to the Ark-La-Tex in May. Plus it’s that time of year for plenty of dance performances. Click on the name of the concert to be taken to the ticket purchasing page.
May 5
7 p.m. - Whatley Center for the Performing Arts in Mt. Pleasant
The Build a Boat Tour cruises into the Ark-La-Tex with Alexander Pappas and special guest Coby James.
Brad Upton “I’m Not Done Yet” Comedy Tour
7 p.m.
Start the month of May with a good laugh. This man has performed with Joan Rivers and at the Grand Ole Opry.
May 6
6 p.m. - The Strand Theatre in Shreveport
Cuhdeejah, Sean2 Miles and Paschan performs with an 8 piece band and dancers.
Kane Brown: Drunk or Dreaming Tour
7 p.m. - Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City
You don’t want to miss one of the hottest acts in Country Music and this incredible pioneer in the music industry.
Masterworks Series #8: Beethoven’s 5th Symphony
7:30 p.m.
The current season for the Shreveport Symphony comes to a close with Wideman Gold Medalist Crystal Jiang playing the piano.
May 11
7:30 p.m. - Memorial City Music Hall in Marshall
This acoustic touring group brings together some of Texas’s great Country Music female artists.
May 12-13
7 p.m. - Paradise Theater at Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City
The Texas-sized down-home humor returns to Bossier City for two shows featuring great comedy.
May 13
Let’s Rock & Rock Dance Recital
2 p.m. - Perot Theatre in Texarkana
The Lana LaVoice Grounds School of Dance performs to popular Rock and Roll music.
7:30 p.m. - Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
Tracing their roots all the way back to the mid 1980s, Boyz II Men have been one of the biggest acts to come out of Philadelphia. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the greatest hits of this acapella R&B group right before Mother’s Day. Read more about it here.
The Black Jacket Symphony presents Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon
8 p.m. - The Strand Theatre in Shreveport
With the 50th anniversary of the legendary Pink Floyd album, this symphony recreates the album in it’s entirety. Plus a visual experience you won’t forget.
8 p.m. - Old Harrison County Courthouse in downtown Marshall
Come listen to 14 musicians with a range of genres from Classic Rock to Country & Western along with the Marshall Symphony.
May 17
Alice Cooper - Too Close for Comfort Tour
7:30 p.m. - Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
One of the greatest shock rockers of all time is coming to town. Get ready for a night of great music with a good dose of darkness.
May 19
7:30 p.m.
Four time Grammy winner Jimmie Vaughn plays his country and blues for you.
8 p.m. - First Financial Music Hall in El Dorado, Ark
Get your fill of gritty and soulful Delta Swamp Blues with this Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist
May 19-20
Various Times - Perot Theatre in Texarkana
See the amazing dancers from the Judith McCarty School of Dancing.
May 20
2 p.m. & 7 p.m. - The Strand Theatre in Shreveport
The Power & Grace School of Performing Arts celebrates 30 years of dance. This show features everything from ballet to hip-hop.
May 25
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
8 p.m. - Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
Country Music Hall of Fame, IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, The National Fiddler Hall of Fame... this list goes on and on for this true legend of American music.
May 25-28
Various Times - Shreveport Little Theatre
This one act, coming-of-age stage musical is a Caribbean twist on the classic The Little Mermaid fairy tale.
May 27
8 p.m.
Country music and Hallmark Movie lovers are going to enjoy this concert. Hear new music from his latest 2022 release and many of his top-selling hits. Limited number of seats remaining.
May 28
2:30 p.m. - Perot Theatre in Texarkana
The Texarkana Dance Academy presents this classic ballet.
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