Will any of these events actually happen? Your guess is as good as ours, so take this list with a grain of (road) salt. Just be sure to double check with hosts before you head out and always play it safe on questionable roads. Let’s get into it.
First things first: How to Do Snow Days in Little Rock With the Family
Friday, Jan. 10
2nd Friday Art Night in Downtown Little Rock // It’s 2FAN time, aka the monthly roundup of downtown businesses opening their doors for an after-hours gallery walk. Highlights this month include a mashup of big band jazz and bagpipes at the Historic Arkansas Museum, a concert with The Gravel Yard at the Old State House Museum and music and art vendors at the CALS Rock It! Lab. The fun lasts 5-8 p.m. Learn more here. Update: These events have been canceled.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Used Book Sale at Crying Weasel Vintage // Ok, so it’s not set in an old library basement, but that won’t slow us down. CALS is hosting a pop-up sale at the Hillcrest shop to help you get a jump start on all your 2025 reading goals. Get your bookworm on from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Learn more here. Update: This event has been postponed until Jan. 18.
“The More Life Tour” at the Robinson Center // Country music icon Randy Travis is at the heart of this touring show celebrating his storied career. Travis and his wife will join the show with his original touring band led by guest vocalist James Dupré, though Travis will not perform vocally due to complications from a 2013 stroke. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Learn more here.
Staying in? Set the table for a bougie board game night.
Thursday – Sunday, Jan. 9-12
“Ripcord” Opening Weekend at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse // The year is starting on a comedic note on this Colonel Glenn stage. The play follows the story of two competitive roommates at a senior living facility who embark on a prank war for the ages. Learn more here.
“The Triumph of Nature” Closing Weekend at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts // On the other end of a successful run is this exhibit showcasing 120 pieces in the Art Nouveau style from 1890-1915, all inspired by “the elegance of nature.” If you’ve been waiting to see these dreamy works on loan from the Chrysler Museum of Art, this is your last chance. Learn more here.
Save the dates: Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Unveils 2025 Exhibition Schedule