April 11 – April 24
Here are some fun things happening in Arkansas this week. Get off that couch and get out there, bud. And if you don’t pick one of these activities, go for a walk or play pickleball or something. It’ll feel good.
April 11, 7:30 p.m., Simply Sondheim, Pulaski Tech Center for Humanities and Arts, NLR
Revel in the magic of the music of Stephen Sondheim as four powerhouse singers bring you on a journey through all of the most memorable music of Sondheim’s career.
Simply Sondheim
April 11, 7:00 p.m., Retro Spex: The Best of the Made in Arkansas Film Festival…So Far, CALS Ron Robinson Theater, LR
Celebrating the most highly awarded Arkansas made short films…so far.
Retro Spex
April 11-14, Disney on Ice Presents “Find Your Hero,” Simmons Bank Arena, NLR
Audiences will discover what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from around the Disney Kingdom come together to take families on a journey through timeless tales.
Find Your Hero
April 12, 7:00 p.m., Little Rock Lightning vs. Wichita Sky Kings, Hall High School, Little Rock
The Little Rock Lightning is a professional men’s basketball team in The Basketball League (TBL). Come join us for a family-friendly night of basketball.
Little Rock Lightning
April 12 (4-10 p.m.) & 13 (7 a.m. – 10 p.m.), First Dogtown Throwdown of 2024, Main Street, Argenta
Main Street will be blocked off to traffic between Broadway and Fifth St. and will instead be filled with live music, local vendors, dining tables and tents serving up eats from neighborhood restaurants.
Dogtown Throwdown
April 12, Nate Jackson: Super Funny World Tour, Robinson Auditorium, Little Rock
Jackson is a comedian, actor, writer, and digital creator who sells out comedy clubs and theatres across America.
Nate Jackson
April 13, 2:00 p.m., Dogtown Throwdown 4th Annual Crawfish Boil, 4th Quarter Bar, Argenta (NLR)
Spicy Crawfish with all the fixings served up starting at 2pm until they run out. Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe playing at 7pm
Crawfish Boil
April 13, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Earth Day: Party for the Planet, Little Rock Zoo
Join us for a fun fill celebration, celebrating the wonders of nature!
Little Rock Zoo
April 13, 8:30 – 11:30 p.m., The Normal Noises: A Tribute to Tom Petty, Stickyz, Little Rock
All Ages Admitted Reserved Seat Tickets are $13 per person (in advance) and are sold as table reservations.
Tom Petty Tribute
April 16, 6:30 p.m., Movies at Macarthur: 4-4-43, Macarthur Museum of Arkansas
The film tells the story of ten American prisoners-of-war and two Filipino convicts who broke out of an escape-proof Imperial Japanese Army prison plantation in the Philippines on April 4, 1943.
Movies at Macarthur
April 18, 6:00-8:30 p.m., Seersucker Spring Social Fundraiser, Old State House Museum, Little Rock
Immerse yourself in the charm of Arkansas history, fashion, specialty cocktails from Delta Dirt, and delectable eats from Jefferson’s Catering and Community Bakery at this elegant event. Don your finest seersucker attire and be part of a tradition that celebrates the richness of our State.
Seersucker Social
April 18, 5:30 p.m., 18th Annual Expressions Art Show and Sale, The Hall, Little Rock
Members of the Birch Tree Communities created some beautiful pieces.
Expressions Art Show
April 19, 5:30 p.m., Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Statehouse Convention Center, Wally Allen Ballroom, Little Rock
The 66th annual induction banquet will recognize several Arkansas athletes.
AR Sports Hall of Fame
April 19, 6:00 p.m., Screening “Still I Rise: Mayou Angelou,” CALS Ron Robinson Theater, Little Rock
This free benefit screening of the award-winning film, produced by Rita Coburn, one of PBS’ most watched films, is in honor of Dr. Maya Angelou’s 96th Birthday and will include an interactive conversation immediately following the screening.
Maya Angelou
April 19, 8:30 p.m., Taylor’s Version: A Swiftie Dance Party, Stickyz, Little Rock
$15 advance general admission $20 day of show. Ages 18+
Taylors’ Version
April 20, 11:00 a.m., Historic West 9th Street Walking Tour, Little Rock
Embark on an enlightening journey through the vibrant history of Little Rock’s West 9th Street with historian Brian Rodgers. Event by the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center.
Historic 9th Street Tour
April 20, 1:30 & 7:30 p.m., Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert, Robinson Center, Little Rock
This concert will feature the Arkansas Symphony performing every note from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™. Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a 40-foot screen while hearing the orchestra perform John Williams’ unforgettable score.
Harry Potter in Concert
April 20, 4:00 p.m., Arkansas Travelers Wrestling Night, Dickey-Stephens Park
Postgame wrestling matches featuring Memphis Wrestling following the game.
Travelers Wrestling Night
April 23, 7:30 p.m., Shen Yun: China Before Communism, Robinson Center, Little Rock
Featuring one of the world’s oldest art forms-classical Chinese dance-along with innovative multimedia effects and all original orchestral works.
Shen Yun
April 24, 6:00 p.m., Jazz in the Park by Amina Figarova and the World Orphan Choir, River Market Pavilions, Little Rock
Free concert
Amina Figarova |
