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, Jan. 16

What: 4:30 Thursday! Campfire Pastries, Whole Lotta Rosé

Where: Rebel Kettle Brewing Co.

When: 4:30-10 p.m.

This Thursday, get ready for a double beer release, which will be available on draft and in cans! The two new release include Campfire Pastries, an Imperial Stout, and Whole Lotta Rosé, which is a rosé-inspired ale. Find out more here.

 

Thursday, Jan. 16

What: Game Changers with Austin Samuelson

Where: UCA Downtown

When: 5:30 p.m.

How did Tacos 4 Life get started? Find out for yourself from co-founder and CEO Austin Samuelson. During this free session, you can learn about Austin’s life and business advice. Find out more here.

 

Thursday, Jan. 16

What: Tap Takeover with Gravity BrewWorks

Where: Mockingbird Bar and Tacos

When: 6-9 p.m.

Head over to Mockingbird Bar and Tacos as Gravity BrewWorks takes over the taps. Don’t forget to try out some delicious food, too! Find out more here.

 

Thursday, Jan. 16

What: Cutwater Spirits Dinner

Where: Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro

When: 7-10 p.m.

Cutwater Spirits and Dizzy’s are teaming up for a special dinner. This five-course dinner will feature five cocktails and some sumptuous food. Tickets are $45, and you have to make a reservation. Find out more here.

 

Thursday, Jan. 16

What: John Carpenter Movie Night

Where: The Preserved Moose

When: 7 p.m.

John Carpenter is a film legend. Celebrate his cinematic legacy by watching one of six of his films. The choices are The Thing, Halloween, Christine, Escape From New York, They Live, and Big Trouble in Little China. Find out which one will be showing tonight. Find out more here.

 

Thursday, Jan. 16

What: Argenta Acoustic Music Series presents Alberto Lombardi

Where: The Joint Theater & Coffeehouse

When: 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Alberto Lombardi is an Italian guitarist internationally known for his skills. He toured throughout the United States and Europe and has been recognized as a guitarist to watch by Vintage Guitar Magazine. Tickets to the concert are $30. Find out more here.

 

Thursday, Jan. 16-Sunday, Jan. 19

What: Wicked

Where: Robinson Performance Hall

When: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday-Saturday), 2:30 p.m. (Thursday), 2 p.m. (Saturday), 1 p.m. (Sunday), 6:30 p.m. (Sunday)

Wicked tells the story of the Land of Oz that you’ve never seen. It’s mostly set before the events of “The Wizard of Oz.”

Wicked is about a young green-skinned girl named Elphaba who grows up to become the “Wicked Witch of the West.”

It is based on the 1995 novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire, which was inspired by L. Frank Baum’s original Oz novels and the classic movie The Wizard of Oz.

Wicked is the 5th longest-running show on Broadway with more than 6,000 performances.

Ticket prices depend on seat location and date. This weekend, prices range from $53 to $113.

 

Friday, Jan. 17

What: Arkansas High School Dance Festival

Where: UA Little Rock Theatre Arts and Dance

When: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Support the next generation of dancers at the Arkansas High School Dance Festival. During the festival, high schoolers will dance, collaborate and connect. Find out more here.

 

Friday, Jan. 17

What: #VCLiftTheRock with Women Entrepreneurs

Where: The Venture Center

When: 11:30 a.m.

Every month, the Venture Center provides enlightening programs featuring entrepreneurs and public policy officials. This month, they are highlighting Chauncey Pettis of the Arkansas Women’s Business Center and Beatric Klokpah of Eunoia Therapy. Find out more here.

 

Friday, Jan. 17

What: Family Movie Day: Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Where: CAL – Maumelle Library

When: 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Grab your kiddos and head to the library for movie day! This Friday, the Maumelle Library will be showing Dora and the Lost City of Gold. Find out more here.

 

Friday, Jan. 17

What: NewBrewFriday: New Hops, Who Dis? Triple IPA

Where: Stone’s Throw Brewing

When: 4-10 p.m.

There’s never been such a thing as too much beer. That’s exactly why Stone’s Throw Brewing hosts its NewBrewFriday. This week, they are introducing a new IPA called New Hops, Who Dis? Find out more here.

 

Friday, Jan. 17

What: 3rd Friday Argenta Food + Art Walk

Where: Argenta Arts District

When: 5-8 p.m.

Experience the full breadth of the Argenta Arts District during this monthly event. You can find new places to shop, as well as great places to eat and drink. Find out more here.

 

Friday, Jan. 17

What: The Whisper Kingdom ArtWalk Opening

Where: Argenta Branch Library (North Little Rock)

When: 5-8 p.m.

One of the highlights of 3rdFriday Argenta will be a free reception for Meikel Church’s new collage exhibit. The exhibit, entitled “The Whisper Kingdom,” will run through Feb. 14. Find out more here.

 

Friday, Jan. 17

What: Arkansas Preservation Awards – SOLD OUT

Where: Arkansas Governors Mansion

When: 6-8:30 p.m.

Preserve Arkansas will present its annual Arkansas Preservation Arkansas at the Governors Mansion. The organization will honor John P. Gill for his impact on the state. Find out more here.

 

Friday, Jan. 17

What: Arkansas Preservation Awards Watch Party

Where: Stone’s Throw Brewing (402 E. Ninth St.)

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

If you didn’t get tickets in time to the Arkansas Preservation Awards, don’t worry. There’s still a watch party! Get a beer, kick back and enjoy the festivities. Find out more here.

 

Friday, Jan. 17

What: Poetry & Prose Open Mic

Where: Nexus Coffee & Creative

When: 7 p.m.

Every third Friday of the month, Nexus hosts a literary open-mic. Try out your poem, short story or whatever other literary piece you have. Find out more here.

 

Friday, Jan. 17

What: Arkansas River Blues Society presents Lance Lopez

Where: Stickyz Rock N’ Roll Chicken Shack

When: 7-10 p.m.

The Texas blues are coming to Arkansas. Lance Lopez, a Texas blues guitarist, will be performing at Stickyz. Come find out what the Texas blues is all about. General admission tickets are $10 while reserved seating is $15. Find out more here.

 

Friday, Jan. 17

What: Dazz and Brie concert

Where: The Undercroft

When: 8-10 p.m.

This rock and soul band is lighting up stages around the United States. Plus, their music will be featured in an upcoming Tyler Perry movie. Check them out this week at the Undercroft. Find out more here.

 

Friday, Jan. 17

What: Sarah Cecil concert

Where: Atlas Bar

When: 8-11 p.m.

While you’re enjoying a night out, head over to Atlas Bar to check out Sarah Cecil’s set. This talented performer won the The Point 94.1’s Talent Contest at the Arkansas State Fair in 2015 and was a performer at the Arkansas Country Music Awards in 2019. Find out more here.

 

Friday, Jan. 17

What: Couch Jackets Album Release Show

Where: White Water Tavern

When: 8:30 p.m.

The Couch Jackets are hosting an album release show for their latest album “Spud v. Cancer.” Don’t miss out on the performance, which also features Sleepover and Jonesboro’s Tiny Towns. Find out more here.

 

Friday, Jan. 17

What: Randall Shreve & The Devilles with Dawson Hollow

Where: Revolution Music Room

When: 8:30 p.m.

Get ready for some awesome indie rock courtesy of Randall Shreve. This Friday, he will be backed by The Devilles, along with Dawson Hollow. Tickets are $10. Find out more here.

 

Friday, Jan. 17

What: Jamie Lou and the Hullabaloo concert

Where: Four Quarter Bar

When: 10 p.m.

Jamie Lou and the Hullabaloo is coming down to Little Rock for a special concert with The Cosmic Farmer. This is one you don’t want to miss. Tickets are $7 at the door. Find out more here.

 

Friday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Jan. 19

What: 38thAnnual Arkansas Marine vExpo

Where: Statehouse Convention Center

When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday)

The Arkansas Marine Expo is Little Rock’s only boat show.

This is the 38th annual show.

The show will feature a range of different boats, from bass boats to pontoon boats and more.

There will be multiple vendors with a wide option of brands, including Yamaha, Sylvan, Skeeter Boats and more.

You’ll have the chance to win a 2020 Bass Tracker boat with a trailer ($12,000 value) at the expo.

Admission is $8 for adults. Children 12 and under get in free.

Bring your kids. The first 100 kids with a paid adult will receive a free rod and reel.

Find out more here.

 

Saturday, Jan. 18

What: Low Ivy Brunch at The Bramble Market

Where: The Bramble Market

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Make Saturday the day you get up and head outside. You can shop at the Bramble Market and enjoy a hearty brunch from Low Ivy Catering. Try out their chicken fried steak, tater tot casserole and enchiladas! Find out more here.

 

Saturday, Jan. 18

What: Mid-America’s 41stAnnual B-Day Party

Where: Mid-America Science Museum (Hot Springs)

When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The museum was founded in 1979 as a resource for STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education.

You can help the museum count down to its 50thanniversary in 2029.

Enjoy the museum’s permanent exhibits, which include the Marvelous Motion Gallery, the Light Bridge, the Skywalk, the Workshops Gallery and the Tinkering Studio.

The museum’s newest addition is the Oaklawn Foundation DinoTrek. It is an outdoor dinosaur exhibit featuring 13 species of dinosaurs along 1 mile of paved walkways.

General admission is only $4.

Admission to the Telsa caged-lightning shows is only $1 per guest.

Find out more here.

 

Saturday, Jan. 18

What: Marketing and Planning for Urban Agriculture

Where: St. Joseph Center of Arkansas

When: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Two free classes will be offered this weekend on urban agriculture. The morning class will be on marketing an urban agriculture business, while the afternoon class on crop planning. Find out more here.

 

Saturday, Jan. 18

What: Composting Makes Me Happy Workshop

Where: River Valley Horticultural Products

When: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Join Tina Marie Wilcox, from the Ozark Folk Center, as she discusses her passion for gardening. The event is $5. Find out more here.

 

Saturday, Jan. 18

What: Dino Day: Celebrating “Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed” Exhibit

Where: Museum of Discovery

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

A new exhibit, “Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed,” is opening this week at the Museum of Discovery. During Dino Day, you can meet a paleontologist, make dino tracks, and more. Find out more here.

 

Saturday, Jan. 18

What: Momandpop’s Midwinter Snow Ball

Where: The Joint Theater & Coffeehouse

When: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Momandpop are hosting a Midwinter Snow Ball, so throw on your mitts and get ready for a dance party! The party is $8 for adults and free for kids. There will be coffee, hot cocoa, muffins and more. Find out more here.

 

Saturday, Jan. 18

What: 2020 Arkansas IFPA State Pinball Championship

Where: Flashback Pinball Arcade (Conway)

When: 1-9 p.m.

16 people will be competing in the 2020 Arkansas IFPA State Pinball Championship.

13 of the players will be men and three will be women.

Two of the players are married.

Following the state championship, there will be an open tournament – the Flashback Striker.

The open tournament is open to any pinball player, no matter their age or skill level. There is a $1 entry fee.

IFPA stands for International Flipper Pinball Association, which is competitive pinball’s governing body.

Did you know that there is a World Pinball Player Rankings? Right now, a German player named Johannes Ostermeier is the number one ranked player, followed by a U.S. player named Raymond Davidson.

Did you know? The best-selling pinball machine of all time is “The Addams Family” machine, which came out in 1991.

Only one company still makes pinball machines – Stern Pinball, which has a factory in the Chicago suburbs.

 

Saturday, Jan. 18

What: Ceramics Workshop with Rolling Hills Pottery

Where: Nexus Coffee & Creative

When: 5-8 p.m.

Get your hands dirty with a fun ceramics workshop! In the workshop, you’ll learn how to make bowls, mugs and vases using clay. Tickets are $45. Find out more here.

 

Saturday, Jan. 18

What: CWA No Surrender Wrestling Event

Where: Maumelle Event Center

When: 7 p.m.

This will be a no-holds-barred event!  Most excitingly, it will feature Jerry Lawler – the legend himself! Find out more here.

 

Saturday, Jan. 18

What: Riffs at Stifft: Harrisong Duo with The Lab Food Truck

Where: Stone Throw Brewing (3015 W. Markham St.)

When: 7-9 p.m.

There’s nothing better than some free tunes. Harrrisong Duo will be performing at the Stone’s Throw Stifft Station, making their debut at the location. While you’re there, get some snacks from The Lab Food Truck. Find out more here.

 

Saturday, Jan. 18

What: Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings

Where: Kings Live Music (Conway)

When: 9-11 p.m.

Coming down from Eureka Springs, Opal Agafia and The Sweet Nothings are bringing their unique Ozarks sound to Conway. Tickets are $5. Find out more here.

 

Sunday, Jan. 19

What: Pluck Threads pop-up shop

Where: Crying Weasel Vintage

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Vintage shopping is great fun for friends! Pluck Threads is hosting a pop-up shop at Crying Weasel Vintage, so head over and get some shopping done. Find out more here.

 

Sunday, Jan. 19

What: Little Rock Designer Trunk Show

Where: Hilton Garden Inn West Little Rock

When: 12-6 p.m.

Indulge yourself with this fabulous trunk show. During the event, you can find a range of Pacchi and diamond jewelry. Find out more here.

 

Sunday, Jan. 19

What: Princess Tea Party

Where: Castle on Stagecoach

When: 12:30-3 p.m.

Become royalty for a day as you take a horse-drawn carriage to meet the Ice Queen, the Ice Princess and the Ice Cutting Man and enjoy a full English tea service with them. Adults are $60 and kids are $50. Find out more here.

 

Sunday, Jan. 19

What: Henna at the Coffee Shop

Where: Guillermo’s Gourmet Coffee

When: 1-3 p.m.

Express yourself with some awesome henna tattoos. While you’re there, grab some yummy treats and relax! Find out more here.

 

Sunday, Jan. 19

What: 42ndAnnual March for Life

Where: West Capitol and Wolfe Streets

When: 2 p.m.

This is a free march that starts behind the State Capitol. Find out more here.

 

Sunday, Jan. 19

What: Arts Take Action

Where: Wildwood Park for the Arts

When: 3-4:30 p.m.

Arts Take Action is a fundraising competition for high-school students.

The students will show off their creative talents. The show will feature acting, musical theater performances, dance, instrument performances and more.

Arts Take Action is teenager-led. Central Arkansas teen Alexandra Holder developed the idea and is hoping to make it into an annual event.

Immerse Arkansas helps with housing access, job connections, living essentials and more.

The event benefits Immerse Arkansas, which works to meet needs of children who are aging out of the foster care system.

All proceeds go to Immerse Arkansas.

Tickets are $10.

 

READ MORE: Arkansas High-Schooler Starts Arts Competition to Help Other Teenagers