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Events

Little Rock Daily’s Weekend Round-Up!

All Weekend Long

• 🍻 Pack the Pump Weekend
  Town Pump | All Weekend
  A full weekend of cocktails, brunch vibes, and celebrating the return of Little Rock’s favorite dive bar.

• ⚾ Arkansas Travelers vs. Springfield Cardinals
  Dickey-Stephens Park | All Weekend
  Catch the Travs in action with games all weekend. Batter up!

• 👗 Vintage Barbie Museum
  Paper Hearts Bookstore | All Weekend
  Step into Barbie’s world and explore a stunning collection of vintage dolls on display all August.🎨 

Friday, August 22

• 🍺 All Arkansas Festival
  River Market Pavilion | 6–9 PM
  Sip and savor your way through the best of Arkansas with local beer, wine, and spirits—all in one tasty festival downtown.

• 🎷 Jazz Night in the Square
  Moody Brews | 7–9 PM
  Catch Christopher Parker & Brandon Dorris live under the stars with smooth jazz and Moody Brews.

• 🎶 Live Music on the Lawn: Jack Bennett
  Bark Bar | 6–9 PM
  Bring your pup, grab a drink, and catch Jack Bennett live on the lawn for a dog-friendly night of tunes.

• 💃 4th Friday Dance Party
  Let’s Dance Studio | 7–10 PM
  Start with a waltz lesson, then dance the night away—no partner needed!

• 🍻 New Brew Friday feat. Dirty Yankee IPA
  Stone’s Throw Brewing | 4 PM
  Be the first to try the brand-new Dirty Yankee IPA at this world premiere brew party.

• 🍸 LAST CALL
  BCW | 9 PM – Close
  Mini cocktails, fancy hot dogs, and shot specials? This new late-night launch is your next pre-game (or nightcap) fave.☀️

Saturday, August 23

• 🪨 Great Southern Stone Skipping Championships
  Lakewood Lake #1, NLR | 10 AM
  Grab your flattest rock and get ready to compete—or cheer—from the shore. Proceeds support hunger relief!

• 🧘‍♀️ Goat Yoga
  St. Joseph Center of Arkansas | 10 AM
  Find your flow while friendly goats roam and play! A fun and relaxing way to start your weekend.

• 🐾 Paws on the Promenade
  The Promenade at Chenal | 11 AM – 4 PM
  Bring your pup for a dog-friendly day of shopping, treats, giveaways, and tail-wagging fun.

• 🥁 Music-Making with Everyday Objects Workshop
  AMFA | 1 - 4 PM
  Turn pots, pans, and other common items into instruments in this creative, kid-friendly workshop.

• 🛒 Rock Town Roller Derby Rummage Sale
  405 McAdoo St. | 9 AM – 3 PM
  Support Rock Town Roller Derby and score deals at this funky, fun-filled fundraiser.

• 🎪 East Village Art Market (EVAM)
  The Rail Yard | 6–10 PM
  Live music, carnival snacks, face painting, and local vendors galore—all with free entry!

• 🛍️ The Bernice Garden Vintage Market
  The Bernice Garden | 4–9 PM
  Score vintage treasures and handmade goods at this vibrant outdoor market in SoMa.

• 🎉 River Market Entertainment District Birthday Bash
  River Market | 6–10 PM
  Celebrate five years of fun with live music, a dance party, drink specials, and giveaways.

• ⚾ Teacher Appreciation Night at the Travs
  Dickey-Stephens Park | 5:15 PM
  Celebrate our educators with a special night at the ballpark!

  🎤 Old Crow Medicine Show
  The Hall | 8 PM
  Get ready for a high-energy night of Americana and foot-stomping fun!

  🎶 The Crumbs
  Four Quarter Bar | 9:30 PM
  Foot-stomping acoustic trio brings late-night energy to Argenta’s favorite music bar.

  👕 Express Yourself T-Shirt Night
  White Water Tavern | 9 PM – Midnight
  Wear your most iconic tee and enjoy live music from Rodney Block Collective, Bijoux, and a celeb DJ.

  🎶 Amber Violet at Dugan’s Pub
  Dugan’s Pub | 9 PM – Midnight
  Live acoustic tunes and good pub vibes—what more could you need?

Sunday, August 24

• 🌮 Sunday Funday at the Vineyard
  Rusty Tractor Vineyards | 12–4 PM
  A Chuy’s Tex-Mex pop-up + live music from Cory Fontenot = your perfect vineyard day.

• 🍹 Distill & Chill Sunday Funday
  Rock Town Distillery | 1–5 PM
  Cool off with cocktails, groove to live music, and explore local vendors.

• 🎤 Sunday Sounds with Kami Renee
  Moody Brews | 6–8 PM
  Unwind with acoustic vibes and a cold brew as Kami Renee performs live in the square.

Family Fun

Hey, Barbie!

Starting today, Pettaway Coffee is featuring a special drink to celebrate the Vintage Barbie Museum happening at Paper Hearts Bookstore.

• 🩷 Glitter & Pink – The cutesy pink drink, Barbie Juice, is a sparkling strawberry lemonade with edible glitter that’s fun for all ages.

• 💅 All Things Barbie – Grab your Barbie Juice and walk over to the pop-up Vintage Barbie Museum at Paper Hearts Bookstore.

What are you waiting for? Make this weekend a Barbie-themed weekend. 💓 

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