It's Paws-itively the Weekend

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Events

Little Rock Daily’s Weekend Round-Up!

FRIDAY, JULY 19

• 🎤 Amber Violet at The Oyster Bar
  The Oyster Bar | 6–9 PM
  Live acoustic tunes with seafood and sips.

• 🎷 Friday Night Jazz in the Square
  Moody Brews | 7–9 PM
  Sip local brews and enjoy smooth jazz under the stars.

• 🎶 Meet Me on Main St
  Gigi’s Lounge | Friday, 8 PM
  Brae Leni headlines a stacked night of music, dancing, and good vibes on Main Street.

SATURDAY, JULY 20

• 🖌️ Family Fest: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
  AMFA | 10 AM–1 PM
  Eco-friendly fun and hands-on crafts for the whole family.

• 🌭 Free Corn Dog Giveaway
  Two Hands Corn Dogs | 12–2 PM
  Day two of free cheesy corn dog goodness.

• 🎯 Hula Hoop Playshop
  CALS Children’s Library | 2 PM
  Get your wiggles out at this fun, interactive hoop class.

• 🧅 Shrek (2001)
  Ron Robinson Theater | 4 PM
  Bring the whole fam for this animated classic—donkey jokes included.

• 🎶 Boots on the Ground: I Luv Da Blues Tour
  Barton Coliseum | Tailgating at 10 AM, Show at 5 PM
  Marcellus the Singer, 803 Fresh, Willie Clayton & more bring the soul.

• 🛍️ Pettaway Night Market
  501 E. 21st St | 6–9 PM
  Local vendors, Moody Brews, and smashed burgers under the stars.

• 🕺 Bee Gees Tribute: One Night Only
  Robinson Center | 7:30 PM
  Stayin’ alive and groovin’ to all your disco faves.

• 🎶 Arkansas Sounds Songwriter Showcase
  Ron Robinson Theater | 8 PM
  A night of original music with Amy Garland Angel, Charlotte Taylor & more.

• 🎸 Phosphorescent w/ Rich Ruth
  The Rev Room | 8 PM
  Indie vibes and heartfelt lyrics—an intimate set you won’t want to miss.

• 🎶 Frank Foster at The Hall
  The Hall | 8 PM
  Country grit meets Southern rock in this rowdy Saturday night show.

• 🍹 Rock City Margarita & Beer Festival
  Statehouse Convention Center | Saturday, 5–8 PM
  Unlimited samples, creative cocktails, live music, and major summer vibes—all under one roof.

SUNDAY, JULY 21

• 🍦 National Loblolly Day
  Loblolly Creamery | 12–9 PM
  Small-batch collabs, sweet surprises, and birthday cake ice cream dreams.

• 📸 The Waiting Room: Lives on Pause
  Paper Hearts Bookstore | 1–3 PM
  A powerful photo exhibit and fundraiser featuring local shelter pets.

• 🎬 Distill & Chill Movie Night
  Rock Town Distillery | 5:30–9 PM
  Shark Month continues with Sharkansas Women’s Prison Massacre. Free popcorn, $8 cocktails, and big laughs.

Guides

Pup-Friendly Picks Across the City 🐶

We joined forces with Susan, a writer who absolutely adores dogs and has a soft spot for the underdogs. She's also the founder of Pits & Chis Whiz. Together, we've put a guide packed with places that are perfect for you and your furry friend to enjoy together.

• 💓 Local Love: – This guide highlights the best places in Little Rock for dog-friendly fun, including brunch spots, scenic trails, grooming spas, and pet boutiques.

• 🐶 Rescue-Driven – Through her writing, Susan has collaborated with local shelters, The Dodo, and Newsweek to help dogs find new homes. She is also organizing a new photo exhibit called The Waiting Room: Lives on Pause, which aims to raise awareness about shelter dogs in Arkansas..

🐾 Check out the complete guide here and get ready to explore with your furriest friend. Click here to read it all.

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Events

A Soulful Evening

Save the date for a fun-filled day of music, culture, and community!

• 🎷 Fourth Annual– The Soul Explosion Music Festival returns to the front lawn of Old State House Convention Center on August 8th.

• 💃 Local Flavor & Big Vibes – Enjoy a soul-filled evening full of community, good music, food, and happy vibes for all ages.

Don’t miss the Soul Explosion Music Festival on August 8, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.

Little Rock Daily Picks

In other news…

• 💐 Grab your bestie! Nexus Coffee & Creative is hosting Florals & Mocktails Thursday July 24th from 5-8pm.

• 🍹 Daiquiri, anyone? Sterling Market has National Daiquiri Day specials all day Saturday for you to enjoy.

• 🛶 Float On, Arkansas: Little Rock Soirée breaks down 5 types of rivers you can float in Arkansas, perfect for planning your next summer adventure.

• 💦 Beat the Heat: Check out our new Summer 2025 Central Arkansas Splash Pad & Pool Guide to help you stay cool this summer.

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