It’s a summertime miracle. The weather is supposed to cool down a bit over the next few days and that means we are in full-on happy mode. We have a good feeling about this. #HeySoiree
Friday, June 26
“Monty Python and the Holy Grail” 40th Anniversary Showing at Ron Robinson Theater, Little Rock: Run away! Run away! …from work and from your woes on Friday night. It’s hard to believe this cult classic is going to be over the hill, but that just gives us another reason to watch it again and quote every line. Once the hour 10 p.m., being the tenth hour, be reached, then shalt the movie begin. For more info, clicketh here.
Last day of the Arkansas Foodbank Cereal Drive, Little Rock: We’re down to the wire here, folks. For 15 years, THV11 and the Arkansas Foodbank have joined forces to stock up on breakfast goods, stoking a friendly competition between organizations in the process. Locations will be accepting donations of oatmeal, cream of wheat, cereal/breakfast bars, Pop-Tarts and dry cereal—think 8 oz. or more of nutritious cereals. But really, it doesn’t matter which place you drop it off, the Foodbank wins, and that’s exactly how we like it. Ends Saturday. For more info, click here.
Friday & Sunday, June 25 & 27
“The Merry Wives of Windsor” at the Argenta Farmers Market Grounds, North Little Rock: The Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre troupe is finally making its way to our neck of the woods. Come watch the Bard’s hilarious tale of a boisterous buffoon getting outsmarted by the ladies from Windsor. All performances start at 7:30 p.m. For more info, click here.
Saturday, June 27
“The Goonies” at Ron Robinson Theater, Little Rock: Hey you guys! Whether you’re a long-time fan or your kids just need some good old fashioned indoctrination, truffle shuffle you way downtown to watch the treasure-seeking crew one more time. Goonies never say “no” to a great 80’s movie. Showtime is 2 p.m. For more info, click here.
2nd Annual Vanapalooza at The Rev Room, Little Rock: It’s back! This concert showcases incredible Arkansas talent while also giving all proceeds to The Van, our favorite homeless outreach team on wheels. This year’s lineup will feature Whoa Dakota, The Federalis, The Wildflowers, Isaac Alexander and Saint Thomas. Play on, palooza people. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at 8. For more info, click here.
Dugan’s Inaugural Human Foosball Tournament at Dugan’s Pub, Little Rock: It’s unclear how long we spent down the rabbit hole of human foosball YouTube videos, but that’s irrelevant. Yes, it’s exactly like the tabletop game, except human size. No, you don’t have to do spinning backflips each time you kick the ball. Essentially, it’s just about the most fun you can have attached to a pole with two other people. Did we mention there’s a shrimp boil? Because there is. It all starts at 11 a.m. For more info, click here.
Arkansas New Play Fest at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Little Rock: Fayetteville’s TheatreSquared and our local gem The Rep are teaming up this year for the Arkansas New Play Fest, which exists to introduces audiences to, well, new plays. While much of the fest is taking place in NWA, The Rep will host two dramatic readings, followed by talkback sessions with the playwrights following each performance. The two spotlighted plays will be “Uncle” by Lee Blessing (at 2 p.m.) and “Dust” by Qui Nguyen (at 7 p.m.). For more information about the plays and the fest, click here.
Family Meal with South on Main, Little Rock: Remember when we told you that South on Main’s Chef Matt Bell got invited to cook for the James Beard Foundation House in New York? Well, it’s a pretty big deal. He’s only the third Arkansan chef to ever get an invite (See? Huge deal.), but the chef must provide staff, food and drinks for about 80 people. To help cover that cost, South on Main is hosting a family meal fundraiser. What’s on the menu? Smoked pork, chicken, salmon and cauliflower form the backbone of the meal, along with all sorts of salads, slaws, roasted vegetables and more. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. Come hungry. For more info, click here.