What’s our function? Hookin’ up the fine people of Little Rock with fun stuff to do this weekend. Hop on board.
Thursday, March 10:
Schoolhouse on the Rocks at the Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock: Does it get any better than than by singing the Preamble with a bowl of Cap’n Crunch and a “Lolly Lolly Loblolly” alcoholic root beer float? Trick question. It does not. The AAC is hosting a singalong performance for grownups of its now-running “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” show, which includes favorites like “Just a Bill,” “Conjunction Junction,” and “Interplanet Janet.” There will be themed drinks and a milk and cereal bar offering the top cereals you picked on our Facebook page last week. The eats begin at 6 p.m. with showtime at 7 p.m. For more info, click here.
Bonfire of the Addys at Rock Town Distillery, Little Rock: This American Advertising Federation event celebrating the Little Rock creative scene has received a total makeover, and it’s nothing like you remember. You can browse some of the local advertising industry’s best work as you chow down on food from Excaliburger and Loblolly Creamery food trucks, as well as drinks from Legacy Wine and Spirits and a signature Rock Town Distillery cocktail. Click here for our Q&A with Bill Brookshire, the president of AAF Little Rock. The event takes place from 5:30-9:30 p.m. For more info, click here.
“Something Old” at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, North Little Rock: As part of the Intimate Neighborhood Concert series, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will feature Bach’s “Concerto for Keyboard No. 1,” Vivaldi’s “Concerto for Guitar” and other works. ASO’s Philip Mann will conduct the performance in this series built to get audiences closer to the action by booking smaller venues. The concert starts at 7 p.m. For more info, click here.
Friday, March 11
Second Friday Art Night at various locations downtown, Little Rock: It’s time for the monthly roundup of downtown businesses opening their doors for an after-hours gallery walk. Highlights include the opening of “The Historic Arkansas Museum‘s 75th anniversary exhibit “A Diamond in the Rough: 75 Years of Historic Arkansas Museum,” complete with food, vintage cocktails, live music by Delta Brass Combo and a living history performance at 6:30 pm. The evening’s fun lasts until 8 p.m.
Grand Opening at Core Public House, North Little Rock: Another central Arkansas brewery? Don’t mind if we do. The Springdale-based Core Brewery Co. is finally ready to open its doors after setting up shop in the former Starving Artist Café space at 411 Main St. in Argenta. Come by the pub and try out one of their brews and a few eats, too. The deliciousness begins at 3 p.m. For more info, click here.
Luke Bryan at Verizon Arena, North Little Rock: Get excited, country music lovers. The indomitable Luke Bryan is making his way to our beloved metro as part of his Kill the Lights tour. The 2015 album of the same name was recently certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, and landed as the 10th biggest selling album on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Year-End list. Kicking off the night is special guest and fellow country musician Dustin Lynch. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. For more info, click here.
Saturday, March 12
17th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, downtown Little Rock: Get your green on and head downtown for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Presented by the Irish Cultural Society of Arkansas, the 1-mile parade begins in front of Dugan’s Pub on Third St. and feature leprechauns, Irish Wolfhounds, antique cars, pipe and drum bands, Irish dancers, decorative floats and lots more, all ending across the river at Fourth and Main. For more info, click here.
Argenta Irish Festival at the Argenta Plaza, North Little Rock: Just when you thought the party was over, the fun continues at at 520 Main St. with this free, family-friendly event that takes place just after the parade. This inaugural festival includes live music, food trucks and a beer garden featuring the likes of Bubba Brew’s, Damgoode, Diamond Bear, Flyway, Lost Forty and Stone’s Throw. For the kids, there will be plenty of arts, crafts and activities. The fest kicks off around 2 p.m. and last until 5 p.m. For more info, click here.
Regina Carter’s Southern Comfort at Christ Episcopal Church, Little Rock: Considered on of the foremost jazz violinists of her generation, Regina Carter is bringing her musical stylings to downtown Little Rock. Carter is known for her improvisational style, and her latest album “interprets her own roots through a modern lens.” The show begins at 7:30 p.m. For more info, click here.
Picassos Fine Art Auction at the Museum of Discovery, Little Rock: You know what your wall needs? It needs new art. Give it the upgrade it needs at this fundraiser for Pulaski Heights Elementary. The night includes music, food, drinks and of course, many works from local artists in the silent and live auctions (hosted by Craig O’Neill). But you’re not jus bidding on art; you could even score a stay in a luxury villa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The games begin at 6:30 p.m. For more info, click here.
Friday-Sunday, March 11-13
Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market at War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock: For those of you who run in the estate sale world, you probably already know about Ashley’s Finds, the website with all the info on estate sales and auctions in the region. Now the Ashley’s Finds crew is putting on the Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market, complete with more than 220 booths of antiques, vintage items and more from all over the U.S. Hours are 4-8 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. on Saturday and 12-5 p.m. on Sunday. And don’t worry about the weather; it’s all under the concourse. For more info, click here.
And don’t forget to check out these classic monster movies at the Ron Robinson Theater:
- “Alien,” Friday at 7 p.m.
- “Little Monsters,” Saturday at 2 p.m.
- “The Fly,” Saturday at 7 p.m.