The lineup this week is short and simple, and we wouldn’t want it any other way. Let’s get into it.
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Thursday, Jan. 5
First Thursday Shop & Sip in Hillcrest // It’s the first Thursday of the month (and year!), and you know what that means — time to get your Hillcrest shop ‘n’ sip on. Soak up the Kavanaugh vibes while you take advantage of the specials, later hours and extra fun. It kicks off at 5 p.m. Learn more here.
Friday, Jan. 6
A Yuletide Feast at the Cathedral of St. Andrew // No bleak midwinter here. The Choir of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew is hosting a traditional holiday madrigal event complete with a four-course dinner and filled with medieval and renaissance entertainment. The celebration begins at 6 p.m. in Saint Andrew Hall. Learn more here.
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Saturday, Jan. 7
GloWild! Closing Night at the Little Rock Zoo // If you’ve put off seeing the zoo’s immersive “larger than life light show” this season, this is your last chance. More than 50,000 lights and dozens of handcrafted silk lanterns all go into hibernation after Saturday night. Gates open at 5 p.m. Learn more here.
Sunday, Jan. 8
Holiday Music at the Arsenal at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History // After postponing in December, this holiday show is back on in MacArthur Park. The free concert is in its 11th year and features pianists and vocalists from Margaret Wyatt’s Piano and Vocal Studio. The music starts at 2 p.m. Learn more here.
Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 7 & 8
Music on the Patio at River Bottom Winery // Need a little fresh air? Located at BoBrook Farms, this winery’s patio is the perfect place to enjoy local sips with live music from Pam Setser on Saturday and Cliff & Susan on Sunday. The music starts at 3 p.m. both days. (And yes, the patio’s heated.) Learn more here.
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