Buckle up, Little Rock. It’s gonna be a good one.
Thursday, April 29
French Wine Class with Table 28 // Let’s raise a glass. The WLR restaurant is treating your taste buds right with featured sips from the Bordeaux wine region paired with small bites from Chef Scott Rains. Class starts at 6 p.m. Learn more here.
“Roxane with One N” Virtual Speaker Series with Roxane Gay // The 2021 Six Bridges Book Festival may be off in the distance, but this should help tide you over. CALS is helping bridge the gap with author and cultural critic Roxane Gay in a virtual program on her “no-holds-barred exploration of feminism and social criticism.” The livestream starts at 6:30 p.m. Learn more here.
Keep reading: Here’s the Six Bridges Presents Series Virtual Summer Lineup
Virtual Red Carpet Gala // Bring on the paparazzi. The Wolfe Street Foundation’s annual Oscars-inspired bash brings a glimpse of Hollywood to LR virtually this year with entertainment, an online auction and special keynote speaker Captain Sandy Yawn from Bravo’s “Below Deck Mediterranean.” The night begins at 7 p.m. Learn more here.
Symphony of Flavors with Colonial Wines and Spirits // The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra is wrapping up a month of tag-teaming with local chefs to offer livestreamed music and step-by-step cooking classes, complete with a kit of goodies, wine and recipes. The final week is a “Springtime Sonata” with Colonial serving up a roast rack of lamb. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. Learn more here.
Friday, April 30
Food Truck Fridays at Simmons Bank Arena // The foodie gods have smiled upon us. Every Friday this month, you can get your fill of deliciousness in the arena parking lot. This week’s trucks are Margo’s Diner, Riceland Mobile Cafe, The Boil and Haygood BBQ. Mask up and stop in 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn more here.
It’s Gonna Be May at Petit & Keet // Justin Timberlake approves. This annual get-together is all about sending the month off in early aughts style with boy band-themed cocktails, wine flights and playlists. It starts at 4 p.m. Learn more here.
Spring Sip-N-Stretch at Eden Salt Studio // Let’s flow. Get your vinyasa on with Eden owner and yogi Tori Jones in this all-levels class, followed by some delicious beverages, alcoholic and otherwise. Be there at 6 p.m. Learn more here.
Wait, what’s a salt studio? Catch up on Jones and her studio here.
“Big Trouble in Little China” Virtual BingoFlix // Classic Kurt. The BingoFlix screening series offers prizes to viewers who can fill up their bingo cards with cheesy movie cliches. The April lineup is all about action from the ’80s, and this 1986 flick needs no introduction. Showtime is 7 p.m. Learn more here.
Farm-to-Table Bramble Dinner at Goodwin Manor // The Bramble Market dinner series is back! Guests will enjoy a fresh spread from Chef Amanda Ivy of Low Ivy Catering, as well as live music by Sarah Cecil. It all starts at 7 p.m. Learn more here.
Saturday, May 1
501 Day across central Arkansas // 501 life is the best life, and you can’t tell us any different. The whole region is celebrating this inaugural holiday with events and specials at businesses and organizations. Learn more here.
Not sure where to begin? These will get you started:
- 501 Fest in SoMa
- Disc golf tournament at Burns Park
- Diamond Brigade celebration and storytime at Laman Library
- Art market at The Bernice Garden
- 5.01K public art run/walk
- Block party in Sherwood
- Farm stand and goat yoga at St. Joseph Center
- Sidewalk sale at South Main Creative
Little Rock Farmers Market Opening Day at the River Market Pavilions // Time to freshen things up a bit. Saturday kicks off five months of local produce, vendors, events and more. Bring your mask and stop in anytime from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Learn more here.
Psst! We made you a cheat sheet to all the local farmers markets.
Be a Part of the Cure Walk at War Memorial Stadium // Lace up the sneakers and break the fam out of the house for this walk that’s all about raising awareness for cancer research and prevention while benefiting the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Start time is 8 a.m. Learn more here.
Virtual Walk for the Waiting // And while you’re out, just go ahead and tack on a few more steps in support of the thousands of kids in the Arkansas foster care system. The CALL, Immerse Arkansas and Project Zero are heading this year’s virtual walk, so log your mileage, donate and celebrate their work. Learn more here.
Mass Vaccination Clinic at Simmons Bank Arena // Roll up those sleeves. This free, large-scale community vaccination event is open to all Arkansans 16 and older. Just bring your mask, ID and, if available, an insurance card. (Patients younger than 18 must bring a parent or guardian.) Clinic hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Learn more here.
But first: How to Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine & What to Know Before You Go
Barks & Barley at Stone’s Throw MacPark // Continue the 501 good vibes with games, good eats, beer specials and a whole pack of adorable (adoptable!) dogs from CARE for Animals. Stop by 1-5 p.m. Learn more here.
Music in the Wild at Wildwood Park // We can hear it now. Wildwood is bringing back its family-friendly, outdoor concert series featuring some of the best local acts at the park’s iconic Butler Gazebo. BYO blankets and chairs to hear the live sounds of guitarist Richard Smith. Showtime is 8 p.m. Learn more here.
“Grease” at the North Little Rock Drive-In // Danny’s on deck and the NLR drive-in is bringing the nostalgia this week. Catch the Rydell High crew on the big screen at 8:15 p.m. Learn more here.
Friday & Saturday, April 30 & May 1
Live at the Plaza at Argenta Plaza // Hosted by Ballet Arkansas, guests can experience outdoor fitness classes and live performances with the dance troupe in the heart of Argenta. Weather bumped their Sunday plans to a later date, but that makes for new activities on Friday. Learn more here.
Sunday, May 2
Garden Yoga at Hocott’s Garden Center // Time to get bendy with an outdoor yoga sesh led by Erica Schaffer and Jo Ann Cam and surrounded by greenery. Add on some shopping specials and it sounds like the perfect setting to us. The sesh starts at 5:30 p.m. Learn more here.
Candlelight Yin Yoga at ZenStudio // Keep the flow going for a good cause. Yogi Sarah Pilcher is leading this gentle flow both in studio and virtually. The class is free, but donations to the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance are encouraged. Tune in at 6:30 p.m. Learn more here.
Saturday & Sunday, May 1 & 2
“Classical Heights” at the Robinson Center // It’s finally happening! The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra is performing Prokofiev and Mozart for a limited in-person audience, which will be available for streaming May 8. Catch the show Saturday at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday at 3 p.m. Learn more here.
Thursday-Sunday, April 29 – May 2
Kaleidoscope Virtual Film Festival // Now in its seventh year, this fest “celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and filmmakers by presenting poignant and thought-provoking films documenting LGBTQ+ lives truthfully and with respect.” Kaleidoscope 2021 will take place online and includes everything from international pieces to documentaries to short films from local filmmakers. Learn more here.