Go ahead and let your Aqua Netted hair down.
Friday, August 4
Bright Nights at Big Rock Mini Golf and Fun Park, Little Rock: Giving back is going glow. This brand new event benefits Methodist Family Health with a family-friendly night full of food, go-karts, laser tag, mini golf and more, and tops it all off with lots of glow-in-the-dark swag. The fun starts at 5 p.m. For more info, click here.
The 48 Hour Film Project Best-Of Screening at Ron Robinson Theater, Little Rock: Back in July, teams went on a quest to create short films in 48 hours. Each was assigned a genre, a character, a prop and a line to include in their project. Now, you can watch the 13 best of the best films and find out who will take home top honors. The screening begins at 7 p.m. For more info, click here.
Saturday, August 5
Ha-Pie Birthday at Honey Pies, Little Rock: Sprinkles all around! Honey Pies is celebrating its first anniversary and doing it in delicious style. Pop in for confetti mini pies, crust cookies and more. Store hours are 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. For more info, click here.
Guns N’ Roses at War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock: Now, this is a beautiful timewarp. As part of their Not In This Lifetime tour across North America, these rock gods are taking over the iconic Little Rock venue for one night, reuniting founder Axl Rose and former members Slash and Duff McKagan. The concert will also feature special guest Sturgill Simpson. Showtime is 6:30 p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m. For more info, click here.
Sunday, August 6
Bang-Up Betty Pop-Up Shop at Electric Ghost, Little Rock: You need a little more sass in your life. Peruse this unique collection of sassy and sweet hand-stamped jewelry, enamel lapel pins and high quality stickers surrounded by Electric Ghost’s plant potting lab and housewares. Take Bang-Up Betty’s advice and hit the surrounding SoMa spots for brunch, and swing by the Bernice Garden Farmers Market while you’re at it. Perfect Sunday achieved. The pop-up lasts from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more info, click here.
Summer Cabaret at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre Annex, Little Rock: Prepare to be dazzled. Returning for a second year, this event features the fab students of the Education at The Rep program in a night of musical theater and acting performances. The Rep Annex will also serve up hors d’oeuvres and even a signature Midsummer Night’s Mocktail. You have two chances to catch the show, at 3:30 p.m. or 5 p.m. For more info, click here.
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Friday & Sunday, August 4 & 6
Faulkner Chamber Music Festival at UA Little Rock: If you missed the first day of performances in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, never fear. Friday’s concert at 7:30 p.m. includes pieces from Mozart, Franck and Schumann, and will feature Katherine Williamson, Yaira Matyakubova and Geoffrey Robson on violin, Ryan Mooney on viola and Caitlin Sullivan on cello, as well as internationally-renowned pianist Andrius Zlabys. Sunday’s student recital will take place at 3 p.m. For more info, click here.
Saturday-Sunday, August 5-6
Tax-Free Weekend in Arkansas: That’s right, shoppers. The annual back-to-school blessing is upon us once again. For two days only, you can skip the state and local sales taxes on items like clothing, shoes, accessories, office/school supplies and more. For all the details, click here.