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Thursday, April 30
Women Make Arkansas Virtual Market: Local female creatives are getting in formation and we are so there. This second annual event spotlights the creations and talents of 40 Arkansan women, but obviously with a socially distanced twist. The virtual event will take place on Facebook where videos of each featured maker will be posted throughout the day with plenty of discounts and giveaways in tow. Keep an eye on the page 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more info, click here.
Friday, May 1
Virtual Wine Dinner with Ciao Baci: Ah, yes, our new favorite weekend activity. This week the Hillcrest restaurant is teaming up with Vino Distribution to offer a to-go, three-course dinner for two complete with two bottles of wine and an invite to a Facebook Live event to walk you through it all. It starts at 4 p.m. For more info, click here.
Happy Hour Facials with The Floating Lotus: Time to bust open the panty and the bar cart for some DIY self-care. The spa and yoga studio is going live on Facebook and Instagram to walk you through making a nourishing face mask and a margarita to sip along the way. The relaxation kicks off at 5:30 p.m. For more info, click here.
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Virtual Happy Hour & Free Class with Full Out Barre: These fitness gurus are bringing back their Full Out Bros class which features a free online workout sesh while partnering with Flyway Brewing for a beer tasting. Join in and get your sweat on and sip four different brews to wash it all down. The class starts at 5:30 p.m. For more info, click here.
Virtual “Stone Cold” Screening with CALS: Why get annoyed at bad movies when you can laugh at them? The free BingoFlix series is back offering prizes to the eagle-eyed viewers who can fill up their card with hilariously awful cliches. This week features the corny 1991 flick starring Brian Bosworth and the Arkansas State Capitol. Yes, really. Showtime is 7 p.m. For more info, click here.
Saturday, May 2
Walk for the Waiting Virtual Walk: Lace up the sneakers and break the fam out of the house for this fun walk that’s all about raising funds and awareness for the thousands of kids in the Arkansas foster care system. The CALL, Immerse Arkansas and Project Zero are heading the virtual event, so log your mileage, donate and celebrate their work. For more info, click here.
Virtual Walk MS: And while you’re out, just go ahead and tack on a few more laps for the Arkansas chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The nonprofit is hosting its annual one mile/5K fun run this weekend wherever you decide to hit the pavement. Put on your orange and get out there. Start time is 10 a.m. For more info, click here.
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Sunday, May 3
Drive-Thru Bernice Garden Farmers Market: While we can’t peruse the garden just yet, this is the next best thing. Pre-order from the list of vendors (get on that ASAP) and you can roll up on Sunday and drive away with the goods. Stop in 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more info, click here.
Virtual Bang-Up Bingo: Count us in. Due to popular demand, Stacey Bowers of Bang-Up Betty is bringing back her Facebook Live games complete with prizes. Bring your lucky rabbit’s foot and get in on the fun at 7 p.m. For more info, click here.
Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3
Encore Performances with Ballet Arkansas: Just because a global pandemic makes you cancel your season doesn’t mean you can’t still share your beauty with the world. Each weekend Ballet Arkansas broadcasts one of its past shows and keeps it up for a few days for viewers to watch at their leisure. Keep an eye on their website for details on what show to expect. For more info, click here.
Livestream Concerts:
- Jason Campbell benefiting the Boy and Girls Club
- Bijoux
- Throwback Thursday: Space Disco Party