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.
Friday, Jan. 3
What: Weekly Go Meetup
Where: Game Goblins
When: 7 p.m.
Put your Go skills to the test at Game Goblin’s weekly board game meetup. Both seasoned veterans and beginners are welcome to join in the fun. Find out more here.
Friday, Jan. 3
What: Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz
Where: Stone’s Throw Brewing
When: 7:30 p.m.
Gather your best geek friends and throw down at this weekly trivia night. The quiz is free to play, but the glory lives forever. Find out more here.
Thursday, Jan. 3
What: Improve Comedy With The Joint Venture
Where: The Joint Theater & Coffeehouse
When: 8 p.m.
Watch as your suggestions are spun into comedy gold. Every Wednesday, the comedians at the Joint will riff and dole out excellent improv comedy. There is a $10 cover. Find out more here.
Thursday, Jan. 3
What: Allegory Album Release Show
Where: Stickyz Rock N’ Roll Chicken Shack
When: 8:30 p.m.
Get ready for a hopping album release show, featuring performances from Yuni Wa, Klubhouse, MVK Lxuis, Zevvi and Pineapplebeatz. The doors open at 8:30 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $7 for this 21+ only party. Find out more here.
Thursday, Jan. 2-Sunday, Jan. 5
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. 3
What: Cinema Science Camp
Where: Mid-America Science Museum (Hot Springs)
When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Is your kid a budding Spielberg? Foster their love of the movies with a fun camp at the Mid-America Science Museum. During the day-long workshop, they will learn the science behind filmmaking and make their own movie. The cost for the camp is $50. Find out more here.
Friday, Jan. 3
What: Momandpop concert
Where: Museum of Discovery
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
This Little Rock-based musical group will put on a concert for museum patrons this Friday. The concert is included with museum admission, which is $10 for adults and $8 for children 12 and younger and seniors 60 and older. Find out more here.
Friday, Jan. 3
What: New Brew Friday
Where: Stone’s Throw Brewing
When: 4-10 p.m.
Spice up your Friday with a new brew from Stone’s Throw Brewing. This week, they are rolling out their Sabro Pale Ale, which has notes of tangerine, coconut, tropical fruit, and stone fruit aromas, with hints of cedar, mint, and cream. Find out more here.
Friday, Jan. 3
What: Food Truck Friday – Pinches Tacos
Where: Stone’s Throw Brewing
When: 5-9 p.m.
Once you’ve tried the new Sabro Pale Ale, walk outside to get some tasty food to fill your tummy. Pinches Tacos is setting up outside Stone’s Throw and will be selling some delicious tacos, burritos, gorditas and more. Find out more here.
Friday, Jan. 3
What: Cookie Decorating Class
Where: Three Best Bakery (Benton)
When: 6-8 p.m.
This two-hour class will teach you the fine art of using icings to decorate cookies. By the end, you’ll have some of your own masterpieces to take home. The class is $50. Find out more here.
Friday, Jan. 3
What: The Yankee World premiere screening
Where: CALS Ron Robinson Theater
When: 7 p.m.
Don’t miss the world premiere for James Basham’s new film “The Yankee World.” Tickets are $5. Find out more here.
Friday, Jan. 3
What: Opera in the Rock Presents “The Gift of the Magi”
Where: Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church
When: 7:30-9 p.m.
One of the most famous stories of all time, “The Gift of the Magi” has delighted readers for more than a century. Now, Opera in the Rock will present a chamber opera based on the O. Henry story. Admission is free with a suggested $15 donation. Find out more here.
Friday, Jan. 3
What: Hinder with deFrance and McCuin
Where: Revolution Music Room
When: 7:30 p.m.
Rock out with Hinder and two Arkansas bands – deFrance and McCuin – at the Revolution Music Room. Hinder has achieved cross-over success as a rock band since their 2001 formation and 2005 debut album. Tickets are $20. Find out more here.
Friday, Jan. 3
What: The Eddie Haskell Project
Where: JJ’s Grill Little Rock
When: 8:30 p.m.
Head over to JJ’s Grill in Little Rock to see the Eddie Haskell Project perform. Find out more here.
Friday, Jan. 3
What: The Going Jessies with Trey Johnson and the Amy Garland Band
Where: White Water Tavern
When: 9 p.m.
Start the year off with a healthy dose of Americana. The White Water will be hosting an Arkansas favorite, The Going Jessies, who will bring their mix of folk, country, rock and soul. They will be joined by Trey Johnson and the Amy Garland Band. Find out more here.
Friday, Jan. 3
What: The Shotgun Billys
Where: TC’s Midtown Grill (Conway)
When: 9 p.m.
The Shotgun Billys are bringing their trademark rockin’ country sound to TC’s Midtown Grill this week for a 21+ show. Find out more here.
Friday, Jan. 3- Saturday, Jan. 4
What: A Fertle Holiday
Where: The Main Thing
When: 8 p.m.
What happens when the rich relatives drop in to see their Arkansas relatives? It’s guaranteed to be a wild ride, especially during the Main Thing’s comedy “A Fertle Holiday.” Tickets are $25 for general admission and $30 for reserved seating. Find out more here.
Saturday, Jan. 4
What: Walk with a Doc – UAMS Chapter
Where: War Memorial Stadium
When: 9-10 a.m.
On Saturday, gather on the north lawn at War Memorial to participate in the sixth community walk. Doctors Puru Thapa and Elias Smith will discuss geriatrics during the free walk. Find out more here.
Saturday, Jan. 4
What: Women Who Want To Write Meet Up
Where: Honey Pies
When: 10 a.m.
Do you have a hankering to write? Meet with like-minded women who want to write and learn more about the writing process. Find out more here.
Saturday, Jan. 4
What: Girls in STEM: Roller Derby Science
Where: Mid-America Science Museum (Hot Springs)
When: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Did you know Hot Springs has its own roller derby team? The Downtown Derby Dolls will be discussing the science of motion and roller skating during the Girls in STEM workshop, which is aimed at girls ages six and older. Find out more here.
Saturday, Jan. 4
What: Making a T-Shirt Workshop
Where: Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub
When: 10:30 a.m.
Learn how to screen print your own t-shirt in this workshop at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub.
Experts at the Innovation Hub will walk you through the process of burning a screen in the darkroom and printing the shirt.
By the end of the day, you’ll be able to make a shirt and wear it home!
You can also make a screen-printed bag.
Cost is $20 for Hub members or $30 for non-members.
Limited to ages 15 and up.
What is screen-printing? It is a technique of forcing ink onto cloth or another material through a screen to create a picture.
Saturday, Jan. 4
What: Wearable Fish Art
Where: Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center
When: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
This workshop will teach you to make gyotaku (guy-o-ta-koo), a traditional Japanese art centered around fish.
Canvas bags will be available for making prints, and participants can bring one additional cotton item for printing.
During the workshop, you will also learn lots about fish, as well as art.
What is gyotaku? It is a Japanese method of printing fish that dates back to the mid-19thcentury. It was originally a way of recording the day’s catch but evolved into an art form.
How do you make a gyotaku? You apply ink to a fish (that has been cleaned and dried), place it on paper and create a fish rubbing, and paint the fish rubbing.
This art form can teach your about basic fish anatomy.
FREE
Find out more here.
Saturday, Jan. 4
What: Mindset for Mental Health & Vision Boarding Party
Where: Pleasant Valley Country Club
When: 2-3:30 p.m.
Set your goals and mindset for 2020 during this mental health workshop. Dr. Lawlis, a psychiatrist, will speak about the importance of mindset for one’s emotional and physical health and tips for changing one’s mindset. There will also be a vision boarding party. Find out more here.
Saturday, Jan. 4
What: Arkansas Shorts: A Night of Short Film
Where: Malco Theatre in Hot Springs
When: 3 p.m.
Keep your finger on the pulse of Arkansas filmmaking by checking out Arkansas Shorts. This festival is the only of its kind in Arkansas. It programs shorts from around the world, as well as shorts made right here in Arkansas. There are three blocks – an international block of shorts, a North American block of shorts and an Arkansas block of shorts. Individual block tickets are available for $10. Find out more here.
Saturday, Jan. 4
What: Wolves vs. Tyler FC soccer game
Where: Scott Field
When: 6 p.m.
Cheer on the Wolves as they take on the Tyler FC team. During the game, there will be food trucks and concessions – not to mention, Wolves merchandise! Find out more here.
Saturday, Jan. 4
What: Riffs at Stifft: Townsend with PopPop YumYam Grill & Smoke
Where: Stone’s Throw Brewing
When: 7-9 p.m.
Kicking off the 2020 season of Riffs at Stifft is Townsend, who brings an emotional edge to hard rock and country twang. Plus, there will be tasty eats from PopPop & YumYam Grill & Smoke. Find out more here.
Saturday, Jan. 4
What: Indie Music Night
Where: Revolution Music Room
When: 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
This Saturday will be a monster night for the Rev Room. More than 10 musicians will be taking the stage to perform during the show. Find out more here.
Sunday, Jan. 5
What: Workshop: Pop-Up Headshots with Lucy Baehr
Where: Bella Vita Jewelry
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Everyone deserves a fresh new headshot for the new year. Lucy Baehr and Bella Vita are partnering up to fulfill that wish. Make sure to reserve your spot – this is sure to sell out! The first headshot is $50. Find out more here.
Sunday, Jan. 5
What: Introduction to Self-Defense
Where: Unity Martial Arts(1524 Garfield Drive, Little Rock, AR)
When: 1-3:30 p.m.
This class will provide the fundamentals in self-defense.
It will teach situational awareness, escapes, fighting back and more.
It is open to kids, adults and seniors between the ages of 8 and 80.
Tranner Critz and Dr. George Lauster will serve as the class instructors.
Participants are encouraged to wear loose, comfortable clothing.
FREE but registration is required.
To register, call Kristin Howell at (501) 907-6670 ext. 3407
Find out more here.
Sunday, Jan. 5
What: Remembrance Through Art: The David O. Dodd Window
Where: MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
When: 2-3:30 p.m.
Paying tribute to the anniversary of David O. Dodd’s execution, this lecture will explore the history behind the David O. Dodd stained glass memorial window. The lecture is free and open to the public. Find out more here.
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