April 25 – May 8
April 25, 4:30 p.m., Speak Up! Button Making Workshop for ages 12-18, Laman Library, North Little Rock
Buttons have been used for decades to express political opinions and were especially popular during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. In this program, students will use their artistic ability to design and create their own wearable buttons to speak up and speak out.
Speak Up!
April 25, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Arkansas Times Spring Margarita Festival, Little Rock
General Admission includes Margarita samples from your favorite local restaurants, food to purchase, vendors and music from Club 27.
Margarita Festival
April 25, Little Rock Wind Symphony Presents “Gershwin, Porgy, & More,” Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock
From the soulful resonance of “Summertime” to the rhythmic charm of “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” immerse yourself in rich the storytelling by soprano NIA KELLEY and baritone KENDI JENSEN-LOVING with the harmonies and narratives that define a musical era.
Wind Symphony
April 25, 8:00 p.m., The Golden Gals Live!, Robinson Center Auditorium, Little Rock
Join Blanche, Rose, Dorothy and Sophia as they pack up their cheesecake and invite you on the set for a taping of an episode of The Golden Gals!
Golden Gals
April 26, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Argenta Vibe Music Series: The Cleverlys, North Little Rock
You won’t want to miss their unique style of blending bluegrass with comedy.
The event is free and open to the public. Chairs and blankets encouraged. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local vendors.
The Cleverlys
April 26 – 28, Pretty Woman: The Musical, Robinson Auditorium, Little Rock
Based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, Pretty Woman springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell.
Pretty Woman
April 27, 10:00 a.m., Goat Yoga, St. Joseph Farm Stand, North Little Rock
Come join us for a beginner friendly yoga session with our resident goats! Adults and kids ages 12 and up are welcome to participate.
Goat Yoga
April 27, 11:00 a.m., Putt Putt Pub Crawl, River Market District, Little Rock
Nine bars and restaurants around the River Market District are “sprouting” putting greens for the event to support Cerebral Palsey. Players – in teams of four – are invited to make the rounds, complete with swag bags, food and drink specials.
Putt Putt Pub Crawl
April 27, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., AMFA’s Milestone Year: Picnic in the Park
Enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared by the chefs at Park Grill – including the restaurant’s signature desserts – and a full selection of beer and wine. With live entertainment and special surprises in store, this event is a beautiful outdoor celebration you do not want to miss.
Picnic in the Park
April 29, 7:30 p.m., Derek Hough: Symphony of the Dance, Robinson Auditorium, Little Rock
The show features high-energy choreography, stunning state production, astounding versatility, and Derek’s magnetic stage presence.
Derek Hough
May 2, 8:00 p.m., Film Screening of the Dark Side of the Rainbow, The Joint Comedy Theater, North Little Rock
The coincidental pairing between Victor Fleming’s ‘The Wizard of Oz’ with Pink Floyd’s album The Dark Side of the Moon as soundtrack for the movie, combining some of the images with the lyrics and the sound effects used in most of the tracks, is a unique experience and a magical project that takes both medias into a whole new level!
Dark Side of the Rainbow
May 2, 8:00 p.m., Rooftop Cinema at 6th and Scott, Little Rock
Rooftop Cinema @ 6th & Scott is coming back! Join us May 2nd on top of the parking deck for the return of our FREE outdoor movie series. Stay tuned for this season’s schedule!
Rooftop Cinema
May 2 – 5, Ballet Arkansas Presents Bravo, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Theater, Little Rock
Presented by the Stella Boyle Smith Trust, Bravo features an eclectic array of celebrated works of classical and contemporary dance presented with live music by esteemed musicians.
Ballet
May 2, 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 2024 Women’s Leadership Symposium, State House Convention Center
Speakers and panelists are focusing on women in the workplace, all within a space designed to build professional skills, network, open conversations and create a collaborative movement that will bring professionals together.
Women’s Leadership
May 3-4, 9:00 a.m., Free Prom Shop (Appointment Required), Laman Library, North Little Rock
We’ve partnered with North Little Rock Highschool and our amazing community to fully stock our space with dresses, suits, and accessories. And, thanks to some amazing local stylists, a few lucky winners will receive a free prom hairstyle session just in time for the big event! Appointment required. Email bekah.smith@lamanlibrary
Free Prom Shop
May 3, 6:30 p.m., Whiskey Myers in Concert, Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007.
Whiskey Myers
May 3, 8:00 p.m., The Wallflowers, The Hall, Little Rock
For the past 30 years, the Jakob Dylan-led act has stood as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands – a unit dedicated to and continually honing a sound that meshes timeless songwriting and storytelling with a hard-hitting and decidedly modern musical attack.
The Wallflowers
May 4, 8:00 p.m., Little Rock Comedy Festival, Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock
Featuring Bill Bellamy, Sommore, Lavell Crawford, and Tony Roberts
Comedy Festival
May 4, 7:00, Bingoflix: Spaceballs, CALS Ron Robinson Theater, Little Rock
Films are general admission seating, please be sure to arrive early to secure your seat. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.
Spaceballs
May 4, 7:00 a.m., Little Rock Farmers Market (Season Opening), River Market, Little Rock
The Little Rock Farmers Market will open its 50th season on Saturday, May 4, 2024, and will be open every Saturday 7:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Through Labor Day weekend, rain or shine.
Farmer’s Market
May 4, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., 501 Fest 2024, SOMA District, Little Rock
Every year on or around that date we gather for a day of festivities that include live entertainment, a marketplace full of local vendors, food and fun for the entire family to enjoy. Come out for the day and bring the kids!
501 Fest
May 4, 8:30 p.m., Lost in Hollywood: System of a Down and Slipknot Tribute, The Rev Room, Little Rock
Ages 14 and up admitted
Lost in Hollywood
May 4, 9:00 p.m., Chest Fever: Celebrating 55 Years of the Band, St, Stickyz,Little Rock
Chest Fever is a melting pot of rock and roll, a deep musical exploration of a vast catalog steeped in storytelling, told through the prism of the American Mythos and the cosmic spirit of the West Coast.
The Band Tribute
May 5, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., 5th Annual Territorial Fair, Arkansas Historic Museum, Little Rock
The free Territorial Fair – will be brimming with music, dancing, maypoles and magic! We’ll have make-and-take activities for all, old-fashioned games on our lawn, lively performances, engaging demonstrations and authentic crafts.
Territorial Fair |
