This is everything you need for another shining weekend in Little Rock.
Friday, June 9
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 Boggy Creek Beehives at Bella Vita Jewelry and an opening reception for Gordon and Wenonah Fay Holl: Collecting a Legacy at the Historic Arkansas Museum. More on that here. Other participating locations include the CALS Butler Center, Old State House Museum and Matt McLeod Fine Art. The fun lasts until 8 p.m. For more info, click here.
Saturday, June 10
Beer Yoga at Rebel Kettle Brewing, Little Rock: This Saturday, you can recycle that “namaste in bed” joke again or you can grab a beer and hit the mat with people who get you. Join instructor Valerie Talburt on the Rebel Kettle lawn, where it’s just $10 for the class and your first beer. BYO mat and show up early, because they will almost definitely run out of space. Doors open at 9 a.m., beer starts flowing at 9:30 a.m. and the crowd does the same at 10 a.m. For more info, click here.
Running of the Bulls de La Pequeña Roca at the Clinton Center, Little Rock: That’s right, Little Rock. It’s back. Family Promise of Pulaski County and The Van are once again hosting a running of the bulls — except replace the live bulls with roller derby girls. Yes, the ladies of Girls Rollin’ In The South (GRITS) and Central Arkansas Roller Derby (CARD) will chase runners through the streets of downtown for 0.7 miles (and for charity), complete with horned helmets and plastic bats. There’s even a race for the kiddos around the parking lot, live music, bounce houses and Le Pops Ice Lollies. If you think it sounds ridiculous and incredible in the best way, then you’d be correct. The adult start time is 5 p.m. with the kids’ run starting at 4:30 p.m. For more info, click here.
Open Studios throughout Little Rock: Curious about the creative process of local artists? Get a behind-the-scenes look with this “city-wide exhibition” offering a full day of free, firsthand experiences with local artists and cultural institutions specializing in visual and performing arts. The day kicks off at 10 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts at the welcome booth outside Matt McLeod Fine Art in the Creative Corridor. For more info, click here.
Check out the full list of participating galleries and studios.
U.S. Australian Football League Regional Tournament at Burns Park, North Little Rock: Did you know Little Rock has as Australian football team? We do; they’re called the Coyotes and they’ll be on hand to help host teams from Arkansas, Texas, Iowa, Ohio, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Indiana and Louisiana in the 2017 USAFL Central Regionals. Do you know anything about Australian football? Probably not, but trust us when we say it’s a ton of fun to watch. Check out a match or two starting at 9 a.m. and lasting through the evening. For more info, click here.
Yoga on the Junction Bridge, Little Rock: Not into the brew and flow scene? No wories. Teaming up with the Little Rock Farmers Market, Big Rock Yoga is back at it again to offer you a calming yoga sesh to start your day, along with some pretty stellar views of the Arkansas River. And when you’re done, you can stock up on fresh produce at the market next door. It starts at 8:30 a.m. For more info, click here.
Block Party at The House of Art, North Little Rock: Who else is down to clown at this gallery fundraiser? It’s the first event of its kind for the Argenta gallery since 2014, and they’re making it count with plenty of food, vendors, artists, poets and more live entertainment. Come get your art on from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more info, click here.
Little Rock Funkfest at the First Security Amphitheater, Little Rock: If you didn’t get all the music festival out of your system last weekend, come on back to Riverfront Park for more. This show features performances by Keith Sweat, Doug E. Fresh, En Vogue and more. The funk starts at 5 p.m. For more info, click here.
Friday & Saturday, June 9 & 10
Bake Sale for No Kid Hungry at Eggshells Kitchen Co., Little Rock: One in six American children struggle with hunger, and the nationwide nonprofit No Kid Hungry is working to change that. To help do their part, Eggshells is raising money by hosting a two-day bake sale featuring sweets from some of your favorite local chefs. Even better? All the funds raised will be matched by Domino Sugar before heading to No Kid Hungry. Store hours are 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday. For more info, click here.
Sunday, June 11
Vinyl Brunch at Stone’s Throw Brewing, Little Rock: Sunday morning doesn’t get easier than this. The MacArthur Park brewery is setting up a record player in the taproom where you can share your favorite albums, a smooth chaser to all the brunch burgers, cidermosas and other Southern Gourmasian menu marvels. Stop in from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more info, click here.
Friday-Sunday, June 9-11
Arkansas Family Fun Days in central Arkansas: This one’s for you, fam. In efforts to get families out and about, some local summertime powerhouses have teamed up to offer special discounts this weekend. The list includes Wild River Country, Big Rock Mini Golf & Fun Park, Little Rock Zoo, Museum of Discovery and more. For a full rundown of discounts and more info, click here.