Stay “in the know” about all the great events going on around Arkansas. AY’s Publisher, Heather Baker, will tell you what the hot spots are this weekend.
Thursday, April 18
Are you ready to rage? Head to Heifer International this Thursday evening for the Ragin’ Cajun Bash, a fun night of crawfish, libations, and zydeco music! The event will promote CARTI and its mission to better the lives for Arkansas’ cancer patients. Tickets are $45 in advance and $55 at the door. The event will be held at Heifer International from 6-9 p.m. Get your tickets here.
Thursday, April 18 – Sunday, April 21
Princess magic: Disney On Ice is presenting Dare to Dream this weekend at Verizon Arena! Five Disney heroines will take to the rink for a magical night to remember. This Disney On Ice performance will feature characters Cinderella, Rapunzel, Belle, Anna, and Moana for her Disney On Ice debut. The dates and times are Thursday at 7:30pm; Friday at 7:30pm; Saturday at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm; and Sunday at 3 pm. Ticket prices start at $12 for opening night and start at $16 for the remaining shows. Get your tickets here.
Friday April 19- Saturday, April 20
Pickin’ in Mountain View: The 57th Annual Arkansas Folk Festival is this weekend in Mountain View! Head to the Historic Downtown for Bluegrass tunes, crafts from members of the Arkansas Craft Guild, locally made products, and more! The festival will be held in downtown Mountain View on Friday from 11 am to 6 pm and on Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm.
Friday, April 19
Music in the Rock: Aaron Lewis is bringing his State I’m In Tour to the Robinson Center this Friday! Come out for a night of Lewis’s Outlaw Country tunes like “The Bottom,” “Lost and Lonely,” “God and Guns,” and many more! The event begins at 8 pm. Ticket prices start at $39.75. Get your tickets here.
Saturday, April 20
Heart-healthy run:Arkansas Heart Hospital’s Cardiac Classic is this Saturday! The race will start at Burns Park and will run through the Roland and Wye communities. Participants can choose one of four routes: 20 miles, 35 miles, 50 miles or the 100K (63 miles). Registration is from 7-7:45 am, and the race starts at 8 am. Standard registration is $60. Register online here.
Saturday, April 20
Yoga with the pups: Bark Bar is hosting Mutts + Mats DOGAwith Jenny Dunlap this Saturday! Bring your yoga mat and your furry friend for a morning of vinyasa-style flow. The class costs $25 for your dog’s entry and your first drink. Must be 21 years or older to attend and dogs must be 4 months or older. The event is at Bark Bar from 10:45 am to 12 pm. Get your tickets here.
Saturday, April 20
Flower power: Ginger Ladehoff and Rush Fentress are teaching a botanical illustration class at Garvan Woodland Gardens Saturday afternoon. Ladehoff will instruct on painting techniques and Fentress will teach the class about botany background information. The class for April 20 will focus on painting and learning about Cornus florida(flowering dogwood). Tickets are $25 for members per class and $40 non-members. The class will be held at Garvan Woodland Gardens from 2-4 pm. Register for the class here.
Saturday, April 20
Spring fling redux:Trust Tree and Lost Forty Brewing are hosting Spring Fling this Saturday for an afternoon of family fun! This event will feature a photo booth, succulent station, face painting, craft tables, and a poetry writing table. Admission is free. Spring Fling will benefit Trust Tree’s 2019 music and art camps for girls. Head to Lost Forty from 3-6 pm.
Saturday, April 20
The big catch: Head over to the CALS Ron Robinson Theater this Saturday for the 2019 Fly Fishing Film Tour! The theater will feature a DCI-compliant Barco projection system, a 32’ wide screen, and a Dolby 7.1 surround audio sound system for a night of amazing fly fishing cinema. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets for admission are $15 and raffle tickets are $20. Get your tickets here.
Saturday, April 20
Art on the big screen: The Inspiring Artists Movement™ has organized a documentary series about the entertainment industry in the Little Rock area. These three episodes, which will be shown at the Chenal 9 IMAX from 6:30-9:30 pm, will feature the voices of Senator Joyce Elliott, Rodney Block, CandySoul, and many more! The first episode premiering this Saturday night is titled “The Musician’s Perspective.” Tickets are $20. Get your tickets here.
Saturday, April 20
The song goes on:The Conway Symphony Orchestra is performing The Music of John Williams this Saturday night! Come listen to the memorable songs from movies like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws, Jurassic Park, and many more. The performance will be at UCA’s Reynolds Performance Hall, starting at 7:30 pm. Ticket prices start at $5 for children and students (with ID), $15 each for group rate, and adult tickets are $20, $30 and $38. Get your tickets here.
Sunday, April 21
Stroll through the garden: Enjoy an Easter Buffet this weekend at Moss Mountain! Join P. Allen Smith to tour the farm’s expansive tulip displays and a walk through Allen’s home and gardens. Some plants will be available for purchase at the gift shop. The lunch and tour will be from 12-4 pm. Tickets are $96.75. Get your tickets here.
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