The heat is on, but so is the local fun. Let’s get into it.
Thursday, July 23
Open House at Norwood Day Floral Company // If you haven’t seen the florist’s newly expanded space in the Tanglewood Shopping Center (which more than tripled its footprint), now’s your chance. Come check out the latest florals, decor and gifts, and get in on tastings, giveaways, demonstrations and vendor booths. Stop by 1-5 p.m. Learn more here.
Thursday & Friday, July 23 & 24
Classic Movies at Ron Robinson Theater // The popcorn is flowing once again at the CALS theater in the River Market. Up first is “Twister” on Thursday and “Pulp Fiction” on Friday, both at 7 p.m. Learn more here. Bonus: Come back on Saturday night for the Pat Travers Band. More on that here.
Thursday – Sunday, July 23-26
Closing Weekend at Local Theaters // The stages are hopping this weekend as a handful of shows wrap, and we have zero complaints about the lineup. There’s “Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, “The Cake” at Argenta Contemporary Theatre and Wildwood Park for the Arts‘ Triple Threat Summer Academy production of “The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition.”
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Friday, July 24
A Night With Moses Moody Featuring Stephen Curry at the Statehouse Convention Center // Little Rock’s own Moses Moody, NBA champion and former Razorback, is back home for his Motivate One Foundation’s annual lineup of community events and youth programming, and this time he’s bringing a guest: teammate Steph Curry. At the center of the fundraiser will be a fireside chat between the two Golden State Warriors, with all proceeds going toward the nonprofit’s mission “to support youth and young adults as they create opportunities for a brighter future.” It starts at 7 p.m. Learn more here.
Friday & Saturday, July 24 & 25
Dopamine the Art Show at New Deal Studios & Gallery // All bets are off at this show centering dadaism’s rejection of reason. Embrace the absurd and explore the works of 22 local artists, plus activities like figure drawing, screen printing and poetry on demand. See it all 5-8 p.m. Friday or 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday. Learn more here.
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Friday – Sunday, July 24-26
Warehouse Sale at E.Leigh’s // It’s back, shoppers. This local boutique is revamping its legendary tent sale into a three-day warehouse sale in The Heights. The event will be mostly indoors (a welcome break from the heat) with thousands of pieces marked 30-80% off. Shopping hours are 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and noon – 5 p.m. Sunday. Learn more here.
Saturday, July 25
Locally Rooted at The Root Cafe // SoMa has a page-turner on its hands this weekend. The mobile bookstore TBR on Wheelz is popping up at the SoMa cafe featuring a curated selection of books celebrating Black stories with proceeds going back to local authors. Come shop 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Learn more here.
Saturday & Sunday, July 25 & 26
Birthday Bash at Paper Hearts Bookstore // We’re gonna need a bigger tote bag. Somehow it’s already been five years since Paper Hearts came on the scene, and the Pettaway shop is celebrating in style. Expect giveaways, hands-on activities, new merch, a specialty cocktail from Moody Brews and more. Store hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday. Learn more here.
Sunday, July 26
Watermelon Festival at The Bernice Garden // Ok, so we got excited and thought this fest was happening last week. Call it wishful thinking. (Can you blame us?) Come celebrate all things watermelon, including giveaways, games, cooking demonstrations and more. The fest takes place during farmers market hours of 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Learn more here.
The Unplastics: Sustainability Day at Southern Tail Brewing // “Get in loser, we’re saving the planet.” This East Village restaurant is capping off Plastic Free July with a “Mean Girls”-themed day of eco-powered fun. Think: demonstrations and educational resources on topics like food preservation, recycling/upcycling, bulk buying and low-waste living, plus live music, art and good food and drinks. Stop by 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Learn more here.
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