There are always great things to do in the Natural State, and AY About You has compiled some of the most exciting events in Arkansas this weekend.
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Thursday, May 26
What: Crystal Bridges to you: Mobile Art Lab
Where: Siloam Springs Public Library (Siloam Springs)
When: 3 pm to 6 pm
The CB to You: Mobile Art Lab is giving Siloam Springs one last celebration before the lab moves on to the next stop on their tour. Partner artists Bia Furtado and Summer Park will be at the Siloam Springs Public Library from 3 to 6 pm leading a ceramics artmaking activity. Guests will be able to meet Bia and Summer and learn about their art practice. Guests can also check out art totes packed with art supplies and enjoy live music by presented by Music Moves. The Mobile Art Lab is a traveling pop-up art experience traveling to different communities to share the power of art. Find more information and the remaining 2022 tour locations here.
Thursday, May 26
What: School’s Out! Bookstore Pop-Up & Fundraiser
Where: Mockingbird Bar & Tacos (Little Rock)
When: 4 pm to 8 pm
A book fair for adults? With margaritas? That sounds like the perfect recipe. Paper Hearts Bookstore is setting up shop for the night at Mockingbird Bar and Tacos with new inventory, new and used adult books, new kids books, magazines, puzzles, stickers and cards. Browse and buy a few new items for your personal library and sip away at Mockingbird’s margaritas. A dollar from every margarita sale and 10 percent from every book sale will go toward Washinton Elementary. Also, if you bring used books along to donate (up to 10) you could be eligible for a 10 percent off coupon for your pop-up purchase. Find more information here.
Thursday, May 26
What: Third Thursday
Where: Downtown Benton (Benton)
When: 6 pm
Third Thursday season is back in Benton! You might be saying to yourself, “This is the fourth Thursday, not the Third,” but due to scheduling conflicts we’re going to pretend that this is indeed the third week. Find your place in the crowd for live music, food trucks, beer garden, kids zone (complete with a bouncy house), baggo tournament, local vendors, free tree giveaway and shopping in downtown stores. Find more information here!
Thursday, May 26
What: Science After Dark: Top Gun
Where: Museum of Discovery (Little Rock)
When: 6 pm to 9 pm
In celebration of the long-awaited release of the sequel to Top Gun, the Museum of Discovery is throwing a party for “anyone who feels the need for speed.” Join the museum for a night of karaoke, making dog tags, creating 3D pen aviator glasses, a nerf gun shooting range and more. Leave the kids at home, this is a party for the adults. “Science After Dark” is for ages 21 and older because there will be beer from Stone’s Throw, wine and Tito’s cocktails. Find more information here, Goose!
Thursday, May 26
What: Tastemakers: Social Project Brewing Chef Dinner
Where: The Momentary (Bentonville)
When: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Come see how classy beer can be at The Momentary as Social Project Brewing and Chef Timothy Ordway collaborate for a drink and food pairing unlike any other. Contrary to popular belief, beer can be just as versatile and complimentary as wine to upscale dinners. Social Project Brewing will show off the artistry that goes into brewing beer with representatives of the brewery Travis Banks and Chris Spence. Likewise, Chef Tim will give guests a behind-the-scenes look at what makes each beer style unique and how he created the night’s menu to pair the drinks and food together. Find more information here!
Thursday, 26 – Saturday, May 28
What: Children’s Library Rock Week
Where: Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library (Little Rock)
When: Schedule
Do you have little rock experts running around home for the summer? Take them to the Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library for a week of geology fun. The event started Monday, May 23 and it finishes up this weekend with “Fossil Finders” on Thursday, “Erupting Volcano” on Friday and “Painting with Miss Brandy, Rock Week Edition” on Saturday. Find more information here!
Friday, May 27
What: Argenta Vibe Music Series: Arkansauce
Where: Argenta Plaza (North Little Rock)
When: 7 pm
Join Argenta as they kick off the Argenta Vibe Music Series with Arkansauce. On the fourth Friday of each month from April through October, Argenta Plaza is hosting free outdoor live music. Arkansauce is a familiar name around these parts (all of Arkansas, really). This band is a fou piece string band from northwest Arkansas known for “genre-hopping.” Food trucks will be at the Plaza starting at 5:30 pm and the live music will begin at 7 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets as seating is limited. Find more information here!
Friday, May 27
What: “Undammed” Film Premiere
Where: Fayetteville Public Library Event Center (Fayetteville)
When: 7 pm
Presented by the Buffalo River Foundation, join Bluff Line Media for the final premiere of “Undammed: A Buffalo River Adventure” at the Fayetteville Public Library Event Center. The film celebrates the Buffalo National River on the year of its 50th anniversary. Covering the creation, history and appeal of America’s first National River, the film focuses on the outdoor activities that attract visitors and interviews with enthusiasts and athletes. Find more information on the film and the screening here.
Saturday, May 28
What: 2022 Little Rock Farmers’ Market
Where: Little Rock River Market (Little Rock)
When: 7 am to 3 pm
Every Saturday through September 3, 2022, join the Little Rock Farmers’ Market at the River Market. Shop produce, locally prepared foods, handmade products and more. Find out more about the market here.
Saturday, May 28
What: BARK Ranger Day
Where: Hot Springs National Park (Hot Springs)
When: 10 am
Hot Springs National Park is hosting a “BARK Ranger Day” on the Arlington Lawn dedicated to embracing the BARK ranger principles. Events include a guided BARK Ranger hike, a safety and training demo, National Park K9 demo, an obstacle course contest and a costume contest. Costume contest categories include Best Overall Costume, Best National Park Spirit, Best Swimsuit, Best Look-Alike (coordination between handler and animal), Most Unique and Best Doggie Baseball. Find more information here.
Saturday, May 28
What: NWA Girl Gang Spring Market
Where: Heroncrest (Springdale)
When: 10 am to 4 pm
An entire event featuring over 50 women and non-binary business owners and brands, the Girl Gang Market has a full agenda for guests. For a little sneak peek in what to expect, there will be Ear Seeds & Wellness Council, free meditation and yoga, an on-site Trailside Coffee Trailer, vegan eats, a pop-up photobook and special guests Kiva NWA and Art Ventures. Find more information here!
Saturday, May 28
What: Rail Fest Food Truck Festival
Where: The Rail Yard LR (Little Rock)
When: 11 am to 11 pm
The Fest is back at the Rail Yard (LR)! Park yourself for a full day of food trucks and fun with Count Porkula, A Little Crepsey, Maw Maw’s House, Reggae Flavors and Prickly Pickle to only name a few. Jay Hancock, Jacques Courtney and BJ the DJ are providing the entertainment. Find more information on the fun in-store here!
Sunday, May 29
What: Forever Thrifted: Creative Market & Vintage Swapmeet
Where: Downtown Little Rock (Little Rock)
When: 11 am to 6 pm
Join over 30 vendors, artists, food trucks, live music and more at the Forever Thrifted: Creative Market & Vintage Swapmeet. This monthly market features the community’s favorite vintage sellers, local shops, brands, food trucks and artists from the surrounding areas. Find more information here.
Sunday, May 29
What: Bingo Brunch
Where: Rusty Tractor Vineyards (Little Rock)
When: 12 pm to 6 pm
BINGO! Join Rusty Tractor on the patio of Sunset Lodge for live music with Cory Fontenot and Bingo throughout the day. Grilled Sandwich Company will be there serving up good food while you win some rounds. Beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase. Find more information here!
Sunday, May 29
What: Throwing Paint Art Show
Where: River Valley Arts Center (Russellville)
When: 2 pm to 4 pm
Head to the River Valley Arts Center for a free night of art viewing. Students of local instructor Miranda Townsend will feature their work for the community to admire. Find more information here.
Monday, May 30
What: Drink Beer, Do Good
Where: Ozark Beer Co. (Rogers)
When: 1 pm to 8 pm
“Drink Beer, Do Good” is a charity spotlight event hosted at Ozark Beer Company. The taproom partners with local organizations once a month to help support their causes and share their missions with guests. This month’s focus is on Arkansas Latinas en Bici, a non-profit organization with more than 100 members across northwest Arkansas. The organization promotes bike riding and outdoor activities for anyone regardless of race, language, national background, economic status, etc. Their mission is for anyone interested in the group to feel welcome and accepted. One dollar from every alcoholic purchase will be given to the organization. Find more information here.
May 25 – May 29
What: The Pulaski County Fair
Where: Northshore River Walk (North Little Rock)
When: Schedule
Rides, music and food, oh my! The Pulaski County Fair is here for three more days, so there’s plenty of time to get in there and make some memories. All the essentials to make a county fair are in store with rides, games, petting zoos, food and drinks, interactive vendors and live music provided by an overflowing list of performers including Kenbria and The Grils, Mariachi Arriero, The Gravel Yard, Monsterboy Lives, Ballet Queutzalli and more. Do you really want to miss out on all this? Assuming you said, “No, I enjoy having a good time,” find the full schedule of events here.
NOW – July 1
What: And the Beat Don’t Stop: 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Where: Mosaic Templars Cultural Center (Little Rock)
When: Hours of Operation
And the Beat Don’t Stop: 50 Years of Hip-Hop, the traveling exhibit from the National Hip-Hop Museum’s Pop Up Experience, is now open at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. The National Hip-Hop Museum has the largest collection of hip-hop memorabilia and artifacts in the world, many of which are on loan to MTCC for this special pop-up exhibit, including custom tennis shoes, plaques, awards and boomboxes.
Weekend Lineup at The Rev Room:
May 27:
- The Rodney Block Collective: Celebrating the Music of Maxwell & Sade; doors open at 7:30 pm, show begins at 9 pm; tickets are $15 to $50.
May 28:
- Attack Attack with Colorblind and RVNT; doors open at 7 pm, show begins at 8 pm; tickets are $17 to $20.
May 29:
- Glowdiac Gemini with Yuni Wa, Gibbs Disco, JJ Wilson, Bobby DZ, Marioluna, Doug Kramer and PineappleBeatz; doors open at 7:30 pm, show begins at 8 pm; tickets are $10.
Weekend Lineup at Stickyz Rock N’ Roll Chicken Shack:
May 29:
- Seven Year Witch with Model Village; doors open at 7 pm, show begins at 8 pm; tickets are $10.
Weekend Lineup at Four Quarter Bar:
May 27:
- Ponder the Albatross; show begins at 10 pm; tickets are $8.
May 28:
- Volk; show begins at 9 pm; tickets are $8.
Weekend Lineup at White Water Tavern:
May 26:
- Stud Count, Peach Blush and Zilla; show begins at 7 pm; tickets are $10.
Weekend Lineup at The Hall:
May 26:
- The HU with The Haunt; doors open at 6:30 pm, show begins at 8 pm; tickets are $25 to $40.
May 28:
- Yngwie Malmsteen with Kurt Deimer; doors open at 7 pm, show begins at 8 pm; tickets are $25 to $65.
Weekend Lineup at TC’s Midtown Grill:
May 27:
- Jeff Coleman and the Feeders; show begins at 9 pm.
Weekend Lineup at George’s Majestic Lounge:
May 26:
- Duane Stevens Band; doors open at 7 pm, show begins at 8:30 pm; tickets are $15.
May 27:
- Happy Hour Concert with Uncrowned Kings; doors open at 5 pm, show begins at 6 pm; tickets are $8.
- Modeling with The Phlegms and Olympics; doors open at 8:30 pm, show begins at 9:15 pm; tickets are $12.
May 28:
- Crawfish Boil; doors open at 3 pm; tickets are $25.
- Shanghai Doom; doors open at 7 pm, show begins at 8:30 pm; tickets are $15 to $20.
Weekend Lineup at Railyard Live:
May 27:
- Full House; doors open at 7 pm, show begins at 8 pm; tickets are free to $20.
May 28:
- Green Acres; doors open at 7 pm, show begins at 8 pm; tickets are free to $20.
Weekend Lineup at Walmart AMP:
May 27:
- Cody Jinks with Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real and Whitey Morgan; gates open at 5 pm, show begins at 6 pm; tickets are $35 to $400.
Weekend Lineup at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort:
May 27 – 28:
- Parker Francis Band; 9 pm to 1 am each night.
Weekend Lineup at [email protected]:
May 26:
- Glenn Parker; show begins at 4 pm; El Dorado location.
May 27:
- Dave Almond; show begins at 10 pm; Magnolia location.
- Derrick McLendon; show begins at 10 pm; El Dorado location.
May 28:
- Chace Raines; show begins at 10 pm; Magnolia location.
- Dillan Cate; show begins at 10 pm; El Dorado location.
Weekend Lineup at MAD Amphitheater:
May 26:
- Tracy Lawrence and Clay Walker with Tracy Byrd; show begins at 7:30 pm; tickets are $125.
Holidays:
May 26:
- National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
- National Paper Airplane Day
- National Sorry Day
- World Lindy Hop Day
May 27:
- National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day
- National Road Trip Day
- National Heat Awareness Day
- National Sunscreen Day
- National Grape Popsicle Day
- National Cellophane Tape Day
- National Don’t Fry Day
May 28:
- National Brisket Day
- National Hamburger Day
May 29:
- National Coq Au Vin Day
- Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day
- National Paperclip Day
- Learn About Composting Day
- Indianapolis 500
May 30:
- Memorial Day
- World Multiple Sclerosis Day
- National Creativity Day
- National Hole in my Bucket Day
- National Mint Julep Day
- National Water a Flower Day
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