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Events

Weekend Roundup | September 5–7

Little Rock is buzzing this weekend — with big concerts, lively markets, family fun, and even some Arkansas Football history in the making. Here’s your guide to what’s happening around town. ✨

All Weekend Long

• 🎭 10th ACANSA Arts Festival of the South
  Various venues, Little Rock & NLR | Sept. 4–20
  The region’s premier performing arts festival is back, bringing world-class music, theater, dance, and visual arts to Central Arkansas. Featured shows this weekend:

  • Frisson (Friday)

  • Koresh Dance Co. (Saturday & Sunday)

• 🎨 AMFA Art Market
  Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
  Shop original works from regional artists and makers while enjoying the stunning AMFA space.

Friday, September 5

• 🎷 Jazz Night Live in the Square
  Pettaway Square | 6–9 p.m.
  Enjoy live jazz from Christopher Parker & Dave Williams while sipping Moody Brews and soaking up the evening vibes in the square. Paper Hearts Bookstore will be showing off their new location as well.

Saturday, September 6

• 🍦 Back 2 School Ice Cream Social & Haircuts
  Mosaic Templars Cultural Center | 9:30–11:30 a.m.
  Kick off the school year with free haircuts, sweet treats, and community fun.

• 📚 Weekend Storytime
  Laman Library, NLR | 10 a.m.
  Bring the kids for a fun Saturday morning storytime at the library.

• 🚗 Arkansas State Police Truck & Car Show
  State Police Plaza, Little Rock | Time TBA
  Check out a showcase of trucks and cars with community partners and family fun.

• 🛍️ Vendorfest at the Argenta
  Argenta Plaza, NLR | 3–8 p.m.
  Stroll through this lively outdoor market featuring dozens of local vendors and makers in the heart of Argenta.

• 🏈 Arkansas vs. Arkansas State
  War Memorial Stadium | 4 p.m.
  History in the making! The Razorbacks and Red Wolves face off in Little Rock for the first time ever.

• ✨ The Night Market at Pettaway
  Pettaway Square | 6–9 p.m.
  Shop from 15+ local vendors and artists, sip on Moody Brews beer and sodas, and grab a bite from Smashed N’ Stacked Burgers.

• 🎶 Dial Up 90s Party Band
  The Hall | 7 p.m.
  Get ready for a throwback night of 90s jams with Dial Up. It’s guaranteed to make you say, “Wayne’s World, party time, excellent!” 🎉

• 🎵 Willi Carlisle
  White Water Tavern | 8 p.m.
  Folk singer, poet, and storyteller Willi Carlisle brings his heartfelt Americana sound to White Water Tavern.

• 🎻 Orchestra Noir Presents: The Culture 2000 Tour
  Robinson Center | 8 p.m.
  Experience the fusion of classical orchestra with hip-hop and R&B hits as Orchestra Noir brings their dynamic Culture 2000 Tour to Little Rock.

• 🎸 Chad Marshall Band
  Four Quarter Bar, NLR | 8:30 p.m.
  Catch the Chad Marshall Band live for a night of gritty blues-rock and high-energy jams.

• 🎉 All Arkansas After Party
  GiGi’s Lounge | 8 p.m.
  Celebrate game day in style at GiGi’s Lounge with the All Arkansas After Party, hosted by Dony Don and featuring music by DJ Deja Blu.

• 🎤 Butterfly from New Orleans at The Rev Room
  Revolution Music Room | 9 p.m.
  Enjoy a soulful night of live music as Butterfly brings her powerhouse vocals and New Orleans flair to the Rev Room.

Sunday, September 7

• 💍 2025 ADG Fall Wedding Show
  Statehouse Convention Center | 12:30–4 p.m.
  Future brides and grooms, this is your one-stop shop for planning your big day.

• 💃 Afternoon Milonga at Club 27
  Club 27 | 1–5 p.m.
  Dance the afternoon away with Little Rock Tango at this welcoming milonga.

• 🔥 Rock City Live featuring Waka Flocka Flame
  River Market | 4 p.m.
  Turn up the energy downtown with Waka Flocka Flame live at the River Market for Rock City Live.

• 🎪 The Frontier Circus with Numb Chunks
  White Water Tavern | 4 p.m.
  Step into the wild world of the Frontier Circus with special guests Numb Chunks at White Water Tavern.

• 🎶 Sunday Night Solos with Dylan Earl
  Camp Taco | 6:30 p.m.
  Wind down the weekend with Arkansas’ own Dylan Earl performing a solo set at Camp Taco, presented with Lost Forty Brewing.

• 🎶 Sunday Sounds: Buh Jones Live in the Square
  Pettaway Square | Sunday, Sept. 7, 6–8 p.m.
  Close out the weekend with a free outdoor concert featuring Buh Jones live in the square. Hosted by Moody Brews, it’s part of Central Arkansas Restaurant Food Week.

Nonprofit

A Little Art & Soul

Easterseals Arkansas is hosting a special evening of creativity and community at the 22nd Annual Art & Soul.

• 🖌️ Art Without Limits – Purchase artwork created by Easterseals participants as well as regional artists during live and silent auctions at the 22nd Annual Art & Soul.

• ✨ Be Inspired- Attend this special evening on Thursday, September 25 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at The Venue at Westwind in North Little Rock.

Every dollar raised stays in Arkansas to support Easterseals’ programs and services, empowering people with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. What are you waiting for? Get your tickets or register to bid remotely HERE.

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Events

Calling All Swifties

We’re thrilled about the upcoming official launch of DEAR READER: An Immersive Literary Journey Through Taylor Swift’s Lyrics by Little Rock author and Swiftie Viktoria Capek!

• Are You Ready For It? Make plans to attend the Official Release Party happening this Tuesday, September 9th, at 6 p.m. in Pettaway Square. It will be a Taylor-filled evening with music, friendship bracelets, bookmark crafts, Taylor’s chai cookies, and era-inspired drinks from Moody Brews. We promise it will be dazzling.

• 📚️✨ Dear Reader –Viktoria will be there to share a little from sign copies so fans can take one home the very night it hits the shelves. Plus, it’s the perfect chance to check out Paper Hearts Bookstore’s new location inside Pettaway Square.

So make the friendship bracelets, bring your friends, and celebrate Viktoria’s new book. Pre-orders are open now!

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