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, June 27
What: Star Wars Night
Where: Dickey-Stephens Park
When: 6:10 pm
Are you strong in the Force? Dickey-Stephens Park is hosting a special Star Wars event.
There will be Lucas Films-approved Star Wars characters around the park.
Before the game, there will be a “Jedi Training” class hosted by a Jedi Master. Learn the ways of the Force and how to use your light saber in a 30-minute lesson in center field.
The pre-game Jedi Training ticket cost is $20. It includes a light sword and a ticket to the game.
To reserve tickets, go to travs.com and choose the reserved ticket option and click the Star Wars Night Package for the Jedi training.
Regular tickets to the game are $6-12.
The Travelers will be playing the Tulsa Drillers starting at 7:10 pm.
Thursday, June 27
What: Taste of the Rock
Where Little Rock River Market
When: 5:30 pm
Taste of the Rock brings restaurants, caterers and more from across Little Rock in one spot. Restaurants will go head-to-head to be named the best of the best in the city. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age and bring ID in order to be served adult beverages. Advance tickets are $30 and tickets the day-of are $35. Click here for tickets.
Thursday, June 27
What: Restore Your Flood Damaged Furniture class
Where: Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub
When: 5:30 p.m.
Learn how to repair or repurpose furniture that was damaged by the recent floods. The class is free but class size is limited to eight people. Reserve your seat!
Thursday, June 27-Sunday, June 30
What: Avenue Q
Where: The Weekend Theater
When: 7:30pm, 2:30pm Sunday
This Tony Award-winning show is playing its final week in Little Rock. It is often described as “Sesame Street meets South Park.” It is adult-oriented. Tickets are $22. Learn more about the event here.
Thursday, June 27-Sunday, June 30
What: Willy Wonka Jr.
Where: Arkansas Repertory Theatre
When: 7pm, 2pm Saturday
Local young actors will bring Roald Dahl’s children classic to life. Tickets are $15-28.
Friday, June 28
What 61st Delta Closing Party
Where: Arkansas Arts Center
When: 7 p.m.
The Arkansas Arts Center is hosting the closing party for the 61st Delta Exhibition.
There will be hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live music by Isaac Alexander.
The exhibit closes June 30.
Tickets are free for AAC members and $10 for non-members.
The Delta Exhibition was founded in 1958 as a “vision of contemporary art in the American South.”
There are 50 artworks by 49 artists, representing 10 states. The exhibition is open to artists who live in or were born in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
This year, the grand prize winner in the exhibit was Mabry Turner of Little Rock.
Saturday, June 29
What: Puppy & Kitten Shower
Where: Hollywood Feed
When: 10 am-1 pm
Hollywood Feed is hosting Rock City Rescue as they show off their rescued puppies, kittens, dogs and cats that are available for adoption. Drop by to see if your future pet is there.
Saturday, June 29
What: Hello Kitty Truck
Where: Promenade at Chenal
When: 10am-8pm
Come see the new Hello Kitty Truck! You can get some great treats and merchandise. Learn more about this fun event!
Saturday, June 29
What: Introduction to Beekeeping
Where: UA-Pulaski Tech
When: 8am
UA-Pulaski-Tech is partnering with Midwest Master Beekeeper Program to offer this one-day beginning beekeeper course.
During the class, students will learn about the history of beekeeping, honeybee biology, planets and pollinators, and essential equipment.
COST: The course is $61. The cost includes a beekeeping book that is often used as a study guide for examinations.
Did you know? Beekeeping dates back at least 4,500 years.
Roughly 1/3 of all food that Americans eat is a direct or indirect result of honey bee pollination.
At peak population, a honey bee colony has around 60,000 to 80,000 bees.
Saturday, June 29
What: Freedom Fest: Conway
Where: Beaverfork Lake Park
When: 5-9:45 pm
Get a head-start on the Fourth of July by celebrating at Beaverfork Lake Park. There will be local musicians, food trucks and fireworks. Admission is free.
Saturday, June 29
What: Unicorn Sparkle
Where: Painting with a Twist
When: 12 pm
Paint a unicorn the way you want! This is a fun, family-friendly painting class. Tickets are $25.
Saturday, June 29
What: Beginner Sugar Cookie Class
Where: Art Is In Cakes, Bakery Supply
When: 10:30 am
This class will teach you how to make backyard burgers but in sugar cookie form.
Students will learn the basics of flooding, wet on wet design and how to create texture in baking. They will also learn more about icing and how to manipulate icing consistencies.
By the end of the class, you will have a full set of sugar cookies.
The class is for bakers 12 years and older. Children ages 8-11 may purchase tickets when a registered adult is attending with them.
Tickets for the class are $65. The cost includes all materials needed for baking.
Bring an apron (they will applaud the cutest dressed) and a 10 box to carry the cookies home.
The class will be held at Art Is In Cakes, Bakery & Supply, 9807 W. Markham St.
Cookies date back to 7thcentury Persia but modern-day sugar cookies were created by Protestant settlers in 17thcentury Pennsylvania.
July 9 is National Sugar Cookie Day.
Saturday, June 29
What: Yoga in the Rock
Where: MacArthur Park
When: 6-7 p.m.
Soak in the sunset rays while doing some yoga. Jo Ann Camp, of SUP501 Yoga will lead this week’s Yoga in the Rock program. Minimum donation of $1.
Saturday, June 29
What: Will Carlisle/ A Rowdy Faith/ Aaron smith
Where: White Water Tavern
When: 9pm-1am
Three folk/Americana musicians are coming to White Water for a concert. Carlisle is an Arkansas folksinger while A Rowdy Faith is a duo of Cate Davison and Alisyn Reid, two young folk musicians. Aaron Smith is an Arkansas songwriter.
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