From line dancing to Shakespeare, there’s a little something for everyone on the agenda this weekend. Let’s get into it.
Thursday, July 10
Actors Theatre of Little Rock Birthday Cabaret at Camp Taco // This local troupe is getting a solid dose of the House of Mouse for its third birthday. For this special Disney edition of its Little Rock Sings Cabaret Series, come in costume and sing your heart out with Mickey and the gang at 6:30 p.m. Learn more here.
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Friday, July 11
2nd Friday Art Night in Downtown Little Rock // It’s 2FAN time, aka the monthly lineup of downtown businesses opening their doors for after-hours artistic fun. Highlights this month include the annual Hop-Off brewing competition at the Historic Arkansas Museum, live music at the Old State House Museum and an artist pop-up at Bella Vita. 2FAN runs 5-8 p.m. Learn more here.
Discover Trust Tree at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub // After a summer of rocking out, this nonprofit music and art camp is celebrating in rad style. Come support and learn more about Trust Tree while enjoying performances from young campers, eats, drinks, family-friendly activities and more. It starts at 7 p.m. Learn more here.
Saturday, July 12
Little Rock Fit Fest at MacArthur Park // This is how you get moving on a Saturday morning. Everyone’s welcome to join the first-ever, free community event for a day of trainer-led workouts, vendors, wellness screenings, food trucks and hydration stations. BYO water bottle, yoga mat and towel. Break a sweat from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Learn more here.
Live Aid Watch Party at Southern Tail Brewing // Forty years ago, the music world stood still as a roster of legends took the stage at Wembley Stadium to raise millions for famine relief. Now the brewery is hosting a showing of the original concert, and this time proceeds benefit the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. Restaurant hours are 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Learn more here.
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Busy Buying Black at the Maumelle Event Center // Another local shopping showcase? Don’t mind if we do. Hosted by the Blacker the Berry Market, this event features more than 50 Black-owned businesses, plus food trucks, cocktails, music and a photo booth. Shop 1-6 p.m. Learn more here.
Saturday Shop Vintage Market at The Bernice Garden // In SoMa, the vintage vibes are back at Bernice in the July edition of this recurring neighborhood event. Expect vendors with throwback fashions, decor and art, and at a later time to beat the heat. Come shop 4-9 p.m. Learn more here.
Boots ‘n The Rock at the Main Street Pocket Park // If you’ve been itching to get in on a little summer line dancing, here’s your chance to scoot your boots with music and food to keep you going. Giddy up from 5-9 p.m. Learn more here.
Thursday – Saturday, July 10-12
CALS Used Book Sale at 7773 Sloane Drive // Time to add a few titles to that summer reading list. With the Main Library undergoing renovations, the CALS temporary offices in the Port Industrial Hub are full of gently read books, and they’re calling your name with a price tag of just $1 each. (This is the last sale of the year and the last before Main reopens.) Sale hours are 2-5 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Bring a backpack. Or maybe a U-Haul. Learn more here.
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Classic Movies at Ron Robinson Theater // Meanwhile, the popcorn is flowing once again at the CALS theater in the River Market. Up first is “Dirty Dancing” on Thursday, then “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” on Friday, both at 7 p.m. On Saturday is “Mary Poppins (1964)” at 12:30 p.m., the next Exhibition on Screen installment “Sunflowers” at 4 p.m., followed by an interactive screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 8 p.m. Learn more here.
Sunday, July 13
Distill & Chill at Rock Town Distillery // The summer blockbuster vibes are alive and well in SoMa. Rock Town’s throwback movie series welcomes you to the barrel house for a free screening and popcorn, plus drink specials. July’s lineup is all about sharks, and this week it’s “Shark Tale.” BYO chairs and blankets. Showtime is 5:30 p.m. Learn more here.
Thursday – Sunday, July 10-13
“The Tempest” at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts // It’s always good to see the bard. This touring production by Shake on the Lake brings one of history’s most memorable works to life in the AMFA’s glass box theater. Catch the show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday or 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Learn more here.
“Hair” Opening Weekend at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre // Next up in its SummerStage season, The Rep is letting the sun shine in with this hit musical set in 1960s New York. Love, war, counterculture — it’s all covered in this beloved Broadway show and iconic soundtrack. Learn more here.
Arkansas Travelers vs. Tulsa Drillers at Dickey-Stephens Park // Play ball, y’all. The Travs take on the Oklahoma team in this week-long series, which also features different specials each night like fireworks, wrestling matches and the return of the Diamantes de Arkansas. Learn more here.
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