Ok, so there’s a chance that, by now, you might be tired of hearing about the Little Rock Marathon. You’re not running. You’re not volunteering. You’re not necessarily the cheerleader type. You’re probably annoyed by the amount of people coming into the city. You hate puppies.
But that’s ok. You’re still invited to the Raid the River Market pirate-themed block party on Sunday, March 1. No tickets, just shopping, food, music and good vibes filling the streets as the River Market is shut down for a giant celebration for runners and non-runners alike. The swashbuckling shenanigans start at 4 p.m. and last until 8 p.m.
Also, there will be a pirate ship.
Here’s a look at some of the special offers and events that will be going on downtown.
The Flying Saucer: Kick things off early at 10 a.m. and stop in to enjoy beermosas, bloody marys and Captain Morgan drink specials all day.
Revolution Restaurant: Get comfortable with a special brunch starting at 10:30 a.m., complete with a Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar. Catch Darril Harp on the steel drums at 3 pm. and take advantage of the drink specials.
Cache Restaurant: Opening at 11 a.m., Cache will offer a taco trio (chicken, beef and pork) for $10.95, a sliders trio with fries for $9.95 and Michelob Ultra for $3.
Willy D’s: One of Little Rock’s favorite nightlife spots, Willy D’s will open at 2 p.m. with a slew of food and drink specials all night. The dueling pianos start at 4 p.m.
The Rev Room: Along with various drink specials, Arkansas’ own The Greasy Greens, a favorite of President Bill Clinton’s, will perform courtesy of Whole Hog Cafe at 4 p.m.
Stickyz Rock N’ Roll Chicken Shack: Everyone loves a good patio show. Fire and Brimstone go on at 4 p.m. on the patio, then head inside for Mojo Depot at 7:30 p.m. There will be drink specials, of course.
Big Whiskey’s: Drink specials and a performance by Victoria Wells. Same song, different verse, but this song doesn’t get old.
Ernie Biggs: Can’t get enough music? Hit Ernie Biggs for a streetside show by The Big Dam Horns at 4 p.m. Dueling pianos get going at 8:15 p.m.
And on the main stage: Enjoy the rock and country sounds of Canvas, an Arkansas-native band who will have you dancing in the streets, which is highly encouraged, by the way.
That’s just a sliver (me timbers) of all the good stuff going on downtown to celebrate the Little Rock Marathon. So buck up, buccaneer, and enjoy the (a)vast array of festivities. Arg, or something.