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Events

Little Rock Daily’s Weekend Round-Up!

All Weekend Long

• 🎥 Filmland 2025
  Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | Times vary
  Hollywood meets Little Rock with screenings, celebrity guests, local filmmaker showcases, workshops, pitch contests, and lively after-parties. Celebrate cinema, community, and creativity all in one unforgettable five-day festival.

• 🎭 West Side Story
  Actors Theatre of Little Rock | Times vary
  Experience the timeless story of love and rivalry in this classic musical brought to life on stage by a talented local cast.🍽️ Cypress Social 5th Anniversary Celebration
  Cypress Social, North Little Rock | 4–11 PM
  Cheers to five years! Celebrate with their signature Smoked Tomahawk Ribeye Special. Reservations encouraged but not required.

Friday, August 15

• 🎨 Argenta Art Walk
  Downtown Argenta, North Little Rock | 5–8 PM
  Stroll through galleries, meet local artists, and enjoy live entertainment during this monthly celebration of art and community.

• 🎷 Jazz Night Live in the Square
  Pettaway Square | 7–9 PM
  Presented by Moody Brews, enjoy an evening of smooth jazz under the stars with Kelley Hurt & Christopher Parker as part of the No Tears Project.

Saturday, August 16

• 📚 Barbie Story Time
  Paper Hearts Bookstore | 10–10:30 AM
  A pink-tastic morning for little readers! Bring your kiddos for a Barbie-themed story time at Paper Hearts.

• 🥔 FREE Potato Party: A Spud-Tacular Crafting Celebration
  Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub | 11 AM–1 PM
  Get creative with potato-inspired crafts at this fun and free family event.

• 👢 Walk U Thru It Line Dancing
  Laman Library | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
  Free, beginner-friendly line dancing class — no experience needed. Come ready to move and have fun!

• 🍗 Wingstock – Presented by The Poultry Federation
  Simmons Bank Arena | 12–2 PM
  Indulge in wings, beer, and live music at this fan-favorite festival.

• 🪡 Living Craft Saturday: Back to School
  Historic Arkansas Museum | 10 AM–4 PM
  Step back in time and experience hands-on activities inspired by back-to-school traditions of the past.

• 🍺 The Night Market at Pettaway
  Pettaway Square | 6–9 PM
  Shop 15+ local vendors & artists while sipping Moody Brews beer, sodas, and sandwiches.

• 🎬 Pee-wee’s Big Adventure: 40th Anniversary Screening
  Ron Robinson Theater | 7 PM
  Relive Pee-wee’s quirky, cross-country adventure on the big screen in celebration of its 40th anniversary.

Sunday, August 17

• 📚 WordsWorth Booksignings at the Central Arkansas Women’s Expo
  Central Arkansas Women’s Expo | 1–3 PM
  Meet local authors and get your favorite books signed during this special literary event.

• 🍷 Sippin’ & Trippin’
  The Spot at Soma | 1:30–3:30 PM
  Laugh-out-loud comedy hosted by May Gayden paired with your favorite drink for a Sunday full of good vibes.

• 💃 Tango Class + Practica
  Club 27 | 1:30–4:30 PM
  Step onto the dance floor for a tango class followed by open practice — no partner required.

• 🎥 Distill & Chill Movie Night: Legally Blonde
  Rock Town Distillery | 5:30–9 PM
  Sip cocktails, enjoy free popcorn, and cool off in the Barrel House for this week’s Legally Blonde screening.

• 🎶 Josh Weathers with Opener Barret Baber
  Stickyz Rock N’ Roll Chicken Shack | 8:30 PM
  Texas soul singer Josh Weathers returns to Little Rock, joined by Arkansas’ own Barret Baber for an unforgettable night of live music.

Local Fun

A Spotlight on Little Rock’s Biggest Swiftie

Little Rock Swiftie Viktoria Capek has taken a deep dive into Taylor Swift’s lyrics, exploring them through a literary lens and sharing her insights in her upcoming book.

• 📖 Dear Reader – In "Dear Reader: An Immersive Literary Journey Through Taylor Swift’s Lyrics," Viktoria explores themes, symbolism, and storytelling across every era of Swift’s discography.

• 📆 Mark Your Calendar – Dear Reader officially launches on September 9, 2023, with a release party and book signing at Pettaway Square from 6–8 PM. Viktoria will also be featured at the Six Bridges Book Festival this September.

Show our fellow Little Rock friend some love! Follow Viktoria’s journey and preorder Dear Reader today. 🫶

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Guides

Beat the Heat! 😎☀️ 

It’s feeling hot, hot, hot outside and we have a new guide to help you beat the heat and have some outdoor fun before Labor Day!

• 💦 Cool Off – Discover splash pads all over Central Arkansas where you can cool off and have fun during those hot days!

• 🏊‍♀️ A Day at the Pool – Explore everything from indoor pools to thrilling water parks and lazy rivers! We've got all the spots for you to add to your summer bucket list!

Put on your goggles and dive into the full guide here and make this your best summer yet! 🥽 

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