The heat isn’t letting up, but neither is the local fun. Let’s get into it.
Thursday, July 24
60th Season Preview at the ASO Stella Boyle Smith Music Center // The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra is ramping up for a milestone season this fall. To get guests excited, the public is invited to hear from music director Geoffrey Robson with insights on the season as well as performances by students of the ASO Youth Ensembles. It starts at 5:30 p.m. Learn more here.
Countdown to Kickoff at The Hall // July is almost gone and 103.7 The Buzz is making sure you’re ready for some football with an evening dedicated to all things pigskin. Joining The Buzz crew will be Bobby Petrino, Taylen Green, Casey Dick, Chris Gragg and more. It starts at 6 p.m. Learn more here.
Fox Trail Whiskey Dinner at Petit & Keet // Let’s enter the weekend with glasses raised, shall we? Fox Trail Distillery will be sharing five top-notch whiskeys from The Natural State alongside a five-course meal. It begins at 6:30 p.m., but seating is limited, so reserve your spot ASAP. Learn more here.
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Potluck & Poison Ivy at Birdies Cabaret Theater & Lounge // Argenta’s storytelling project is back featuring locals sharing their stories — Southern, savory and sometimes a little poisonous — in unparalleled style. In this session, guests will hear from musician Steve Davison. It starts at 7:30 p.m. Learn more here.
Rooftop Cinema: “The Big Lebowski” at 100 Center St. // Time for another movie night with a view. Next in the lineup for the Rooftop Cinema series is this cult classic depicting The Dude caught in a rather messy case of mistaken identity. Water and Stone’s Throw brews will be available for purchase, and don’t forget to BYO chairs and blankets. Showtime is at sunset, or about 8:15 p.m. Learn more here.
Saturday, July 26
Fat Cow 5K at the St. Joseph Center of Arkansas // Get a mooove on, cowpoke. This second annual fun run gives participants a prime view of the farm with a route that loops through the gardens, fields and flowers, all to raise funds for the historic grounds. There’s even a 100-meter dash for the kids, plus post-run activities like goat yoga. It all starts at 7:15 a.m. Learn more here.
Friends of Fourche Creek Wetlands Cleanup // Living in The Natural State means not having to leave the capital city when you want to go on a float trip. Keep Little Rock Beautiful and Friends of Fourche Creek are joining forces to help take care of the urban wetlands with a little teamwork and elbow grease. Get in on the unique views while helping support creek conservation efforts from 9 a.m. – noon. Learn more here.
The Heights Annual Sidewalk Sale // Let the shopping begin. Work your way down Kavanaugh and take advantage of savings at all your favorite neighborhood shops, and don’t miss the soft opening of Sage Boutique‘s new location. Stop in 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Learn more here.
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Thursday – Saturday, July 24-26
Summer Tent Sale at E.Leigh’s // Stay focused, shoppers. With this year’s popular outdoor sale doubling as a moving sale, the boutique is pulling out all the stops with thousands of pieces up for discounted grabs. Sale hours are 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday. Learn more here.
Classic Movies at Ron Robinson Theater // The popcorn is flowing once again at the CALS theater in the River Market. Up first is “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?” on Thursday and “The Princess Bride” on Friday, both at 7 p.m. On Saturday is “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” at 3 p.m. and “The Thing” at 7 p.m. Learn more here.
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Sunday, July 27
Bowling for Rhinos at Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge // Animal lovers, this one’s for you. A night of bowling, food, themed drinks, raffles and auctions await, and it’s all to raise funds for rhino conservation and the Little Rock chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers. It starts at 5 p.m. Learn more here.
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 “Deep Blue Sea.” BYO chairs and blankets. Showtime is 5:30 p.m. Learn more here.
Thursday – Sunday, July 24-27
Opening Weekend at Local Theaters // The stages are hopping this weekend and we have zero complaints. There’s the award-winning “9 to 5: The Musical” at Argenta Contemporary Theatre, the iconic “Lord of the Flies” at The Weekend Theater and summer arts education productions of “Descendants: The Musical” and “Dreamland” at Wildwood Park for the Arts. Meanwhile, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre closes out its sunny run of “Hair” this weekend.
Arkansas Travelers vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Dickey-Stephens Park // Play ball, y’all. The Travs take on the NWA team in this week’s series, which also features different specials each night like fireworks and Christmas in July. Learn more here.
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