Centenary College of Louisiana
- Nightlife

Roper’s Night Life

Roper’s is a 21-and-up club with a country western theme. They often have live music, and they recently added Roperdacious, a bucking mechanical bull. Though not frequented by students too often, any place where you can pretend you’re a character in Urban Cowboy deserves mention.

Central Station

Central Station is one of the few clubs in Shreveport. It is a gay club that students frequent every now and then, but it’s known for being a bit shady. There’s a regular drag show every weekend.

Noble Savage Tavern

The Noble Savage is a small bar located in downtown Shreveport. It’s a favorite of students and faculty alike. There’s live music six nights a week; they rest on Sunday. The atmosphere is great. Though the bar is relatively new, the building is over 150 years old. For those who aren’t too drunk to aim, they have free darts and 50-cent pool tables.  

‘Lil Joe’s Bar & Grill

‘Lil Joe’s lives up to its name. It’s really small. The cramped space is often overlooked, though, because of the amazing bands that frequent the bar. It’s located directly across the street from Centenary. Though students don’t frequent it too often, it’s been growing in popularity because of the constant stream of bands being booked. Although it’s 21-and-up, you can sometimes get in if you bat your eyes and claim to know the band. The eye move usually works best for the girls.

Java Junction

Java Junction is located directly across the street from campus. It offers free wireless access and has a great atmosphere for studying. They serve coffee, sandwiches, and a Louisiana favorite: beignets. The food isn’t too pricey and the location can’t be beat. On Fridays, they often have jazz musicians performing. It’s definitely a place you’ll want to check out.

Soundstage

Soundstage is a high school hang out. It’s the place where young goth kids go to listen to heavy metal and smoke. If you’re into the heavy metal scene, you may want to check it out. While it usually caters to a younger, more “teen angst” crowd, every now and then they’ll book a band that doesn’t scream and make your ears bleed.

Artspace

Artspace is an art gallery, and the ground floor of the building is filled with bright and colorful artwork. The basement houses artwork from several local artists. While the space is generally used for art, local bands often perform in the basement area. It has a really hip atmosphere and is a great place to go if you’re looking to get into the art scene.

Columbia Café

Columbia Café is a very expensive restaurant with great atmosphere. It’s a good idea to go there just for the exotic coffees, or you’ll end up spending way more than you should. Centenary professors often go to Columbia Café on the weekends, so don’t be surprised if you see a table filled with several of your teachers. The café also has wireless Internet access and often has live bands or a piano player.