Weekend Events for Shreveport and Bossier City July 11-13

Its going to be another hot weekend in the Ark-La-Tex. If you’re looking for some great country music from one of country's superstars, Chris Young will be in Bossier City tonight. If you’re looking to do something inside in the cool AC you’re in luck but if you prefer to grab the kids and get a little fresh air there’s plenty to choose from. Check out all you can do this weekend below.

South Highlands Summer Market at Mall St Vincent: Shreveport’s new summertime Open-Air Market going through August 8th, every Friday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 pm under a large tent outside the mall adjacent to the historic St. Vincent Academy (more)

Chris Young: Horseshoe Riverdome tonight at 8pm. More tickets were just released Thursday. (more)

Shreveport Farmers Market: The Saturday morning event at Festival Plaza kicks off at 7am features live music, homegrown fruits and vegetables. As well as, jams, jellies, prepared food, art and more. (more)

Geaux Play 5K: The 5k starts at 8am and benefits GREAT (Great Results Equine Assisted Therapies) with a post-race party at Great Raft Brewery. The course will wind through the beautiful, historic Highland neighborhood and funds raised will benefit GREAT. Music and food at the post-race party. (more)

Haughton Farmer’s: The Haughton Farmer’s Market will run each Saturday from 8:00am to 12:00pm through August 9 in their brand new location at the intersection of Highway 3227 and Allen Town Road. The Haughton Farmer’s Market was created to provide local people with a venue to sell their produce, foods and crafts. (more)

Icing on the Cake Competition: The charitable event featuring cake artists of varying skill levels, from amateur to professional will be held, July 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) in Building F. (more)

Michael Vick Comedy Explosion: Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 7:00 pm. Ticket prices are $202, $82.00, $62, $57 and $47. $202.00 – VIP – Michael Vick Celebrity Circle includes Autographed Photograph of Michael Vick -Preferred Admission to Theatre- Informal Meet and Greet with Michael Vick and his celebrity friends – Schwag Bag. (more)

Benton Farmers Market: The Sunday-only outdoor market held at 495 Simpson Street in downtown Benton, will open for its inaugural season, 12:30-5 p.m. (more)

New Movie: “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” The same virus that increased simian intelligence in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" also devastated the human population. Ten years later, the survivors want to live in peace with the apes. (more)