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Events

Little Rock Daily’s Weekend Round-Up!

All Weekend Long

• 🎭 West Side Story
  Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church
  Don’t miss this passionate production from Actors Theatre of Little Rock.

• 🍅 Farmers Markets Across the City
  Various Locations
  Peaches, flowers, fresh bread, live music — what more could you want? Explore local farmers markets happening all weekend long.

• 🎒 Back to School Market at Park Plaza Mall
  Park Plaza Mall
  Over 40 vendors, back-to-school deals, giveaways, and fun—all indoors in the heart of Midtown.

• 🥳 Back to School Bash at The Promenade
  The Promenade at Chenal
  Shop tax-free, enjoy giveaways, and explore kid-friendly fun all weekend long.

Friday, August 1

• 🎷 Friday Night Jazz
  Moody Brews | 7–9 PM
  Smooth jazz in the square with great brews and laid-back vibes.

• 🎶 Covington Creek on stage at Stickyz
  Stickyz | 8:30 PM
  Catch this talented band from Russellville for their first time on stage at Stickyz.

• 🎉 Friday Feels at Pocket Park
  Pocket Park | 8 PM–1 AM
  Vibe Events and Brunch Brothers are bringing the heat with DJ MostTiedfor brunch and an open bar under the stars.

Saturday, August 2

• 🧘 Community Yoga
  10:00 - 11:00 AM | McMath Library
  Start your morning off with a relaxing morning with yoga led by Avinash Thombre

• 📚️ Weekend Storytime
  10:00 - 11:00 AM | Laman Library
  Begin your Saturday with a story, music, and more!

• 🎨 Creative Saturdays
  10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
  Create a journal to start the school year off right!

• 🎭 National Theatre Live Presents: The Importance of Being Earnest
  Ron Robinson Theater | 3–6 PM
  A witty Oscar Wilde production via National Theatre Live.

• 🐾 Music on the Lawn: Townsend
  Bark Bar | 5–8 PM
  Live music, drinks, and plenty of pups welcome.

• 🛍️ Pettaway Night Market
  Pettaway Square | 6–9 PM
  Shop 15+ vendors, sip Moody Brews, and grab a burger from Smashed N’ Stacked.

• 💋 Catch a classic singalong, Grease (1978)!

  Ron Robinson | 7–9 PM
  Relive the nostalgia with Danny, Sandy, and a whole lot of summer lovin’.

• 🎶 Mayday by Midnight live on stage
  Four Quarter Bar | 9:30 PM
  High-energy funk and covers to keep you dancing all night.

• 🎸 Boyster Live at The Railyard
  The Rail Yard | 7–10 PM
  Outdoor vibes, live tunes, and food trucks—start the weekend strong

Sunday, August 3

• 🎥 Distill & Chill: Freaky Friday
  Rock Town Distillery | 5:30–9 PM
  Free popcorn, $8 cocktails, and a feel-good flick in the Barrel House. Don’t forget your chair or blanket!

  🎶 Sunday Sounds: Danny Harrington
  Moody Brews | 6–8 PM
  Cap off your weekend with live acoustic music in the square.

Events

Have Fun You All… Yeah, Do the Watermelon Crawl 🍉

Want to volunteer and give back? Do the Watermelon Crawl! Each summer, volunteers help harvest watermelons grown by the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, which are then donated to Arkansas' charitable food network.

• 🍉 Harvest for Good – Help pick watermelons grown by the Alliance and donated to families in need across Arkansas. Worried about the heat? No need! Shade, water, and fans will be provided.

• 🎯 Stick Around for Fun – Enjoy seed-spitting contests, watermelon bowling, cornhole, lunch, drinks, and of course fresh watermelon.

Sign up to volunteer and help make this year’s Watermelon Crawl the best one yet!

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