Weekend Events for Shreveport and Bossier City Jan 17-19

What’s going on across Shreveport and Bossier City this weekend? It’s going to be a gorgeous weekend so make sure you get out and enjoy the 60+ degree weather. Whether you’re looking to see some Monster trucks in action or want to support our local school and enjoy some great BBQ at the “Taste Of Blanchard” we’ve got you covered in Kiss Country!

Louisiana State Fair Boat Show and Bass Tournament: Returns to the State Fairgrounds today through Sunday! Not only will you be able to shop through scores of boat dealers, you’ll also find lots of fishing tackle and the “Gun and Knife Show” in Hirsch Coliseum . Additionally, appearing on Sunday from 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. will be Troy Landry from “Swamp People” . (more)

Monster Nation Monster Trucks: Back at the CenturyLink Center with 1,800 tons of dirt and smashed metal both Friday and Saturday night at 7:30! What has become the premier monster truck event promises to continue wowing fans with SEVEN 10,000 pound Monster Machines and much, much more jam packed into 2 hours of high flying horsepower. (more)

A Taste of Blanchard:  sponsored by Donnie Bickham Middle School Saturday Jan 18th. This FREE event will host the Chili Cook Off plus a BBQ contest as well as a Beans Contest’s which is open to all cooks. Plus, SIDEfx will be hitting the stage at 1pm. (more)

Hypnaughty with Thom Kaz: Margaritaville Saturday Night. Party starts at 7:30PM. Show starts at 9PM. (more)

Krewe of Atlas’ Grand Bal VI "Louisiana Legacy North”:  The Grand Bal VI "Louisiana Legacy North" will be held in the Grand Ball Room of Sam's Town Casino/Hotel. Doors open at 6:30pm, Tableau at 7:00pm, Dinner Immediately Following. Black Tie optional. Live music by Bushrod Jenkins. (more)

New movies opening in theaters today: The first is from Tom Clancy, "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" stars Chris Pine as this generation's Jack Ryan. It's up against "Ride Along", the animated flick "The Nut Job", and horror movie "The Devil's Due". (more)