Forget the street slush and hit the town.
Thursday, January 18
Third Thursday in The Heights: It’s about to get all kinds of merry in The Heights at this weekend pregame. During this monthly event, stores in The Heights extend hours and shoppers enjoy business open houses, music, hors d’oeuvres and drinks, sales and specials. We suggest checking stopping by Eggshells Kitchen Co. to sip on a peppermint julep. For more info on Third Thursday, click here.
“Picture Perfect” at Calvary Baptist Church, Little Rock: As part of its Intimate Neighborhood Concert series, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will feature pieces like Respighi’s “Trittico Botticelliano” and Korngold’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” hosting soprano Keely Futterer. The ASO’s Philip Mann will conduct the performance in this series built to get audiences closer to the action by booking smaller venues. The concert starts at 7 p.m. For more info, click here.
Find out what other Intimate Neighborhood Concerts the ASO has planned for 2018.
Friday, January 19
Third Friday Argenta Art Walk in North Little Rock: It’s time to go on a walk, everybody. Lace up your comfy shoes because this fun walk is all about strolling through the Argenta Arts District’s monthly lineup of special exhibits. Walkable galleries include StudioMain, Thea Foundation, Greg Thompson Fine Art, Laman Library, Argenta Gallery, Mugs Café, NLR Heritage Center, The Joint, Core Brewery and Barry Thomas Fine Art & Studio. The Art Walk runs from 5-8 p.m. For more info, click here.
Meet “Yellow Submarine” Animator Ron Campbell at Stephano’s Fine Art Gallery: Beatles fans, this is your cue. Ron Campbell, director of the 1960s Beatles cartoon series and animator of the “Yellow Submarine” film will be on deck to talk cartoons, the Beatles and even do some work live. Campbell’s work — which includes the iconic likes of “Scooby Doo,” “Rugrats,” “Winnie the Pooh,” “The Flintstones,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and more — will be on display at Stephano’s through Jan. 21. Catch Campbell from 4-8 p.m. For more info, click here.
Saturday, January 20
Winter Wine Tasting at Ballet Arkansas Studios: The state’s premiere dance troupe continues its Motion on Main event series at its Creative Corridor space this weekend. The night includes Argentinian cuisine from Buenos Aires Grill and Cafe, fine wines from Colonial Wines and Spirits and live Latin music performed by the ASO’s Geoffrey Robson and David Gerstein. Of course, there will be plenty of dancing from both Ballet Arkansas performers and professional tango dancers Rick and Sarah Pinedo. The fun starts at 7 p.m. For more info, click here.
Woman of the Year Gala at the Little Rock Marriott Grand Ballroom: The state’s oldest domestic violence shelter Women & Children First celebrates its signature fundraiser this year by honoring Rev. Betsy Singleton Snyder. Guests will enjoy an evening of fine dining, special tributes and more. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. For more info, click here.
Read more: Rockefellers, Robinsons Team Up to Support Women & Children First
Friday & Saturday, January 19 & 20
Annual Tent Sale at Go! Running: Runners, start your… legs. Once a year, the folks at Go! Running get a little crazy and decide to clean house by marking down shoes, apparel and running accessories. All apparel in the store is 20 percent off and everything in the tent outside is 40-60 percent off. There’s also the infamous $25 shoe table, which we wouldn’t blame you for ransacking. Store hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more info, click here.