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Little Rock Daily’s Weekend Round-Up!

Friday, June 13

• 🎨 Art Night After Hours
  2nd Friday Art Night 20th Anniversary Celebration
  📍 Capitol Plaza (Capitol & Main) | ⏰ 5:45–10 PM
  Celebrate two decades of Art Night with live music (deFrance, Butterfly from NOLA, and more), art vendors, Stone’s Throw beer, and food trucks. Plus, enjoy open galleries all across downtown.

• 🌿 Fridays on the Lawn
  Fridays on the Lawn
  📍 CALS Library Square | ⏰ 6–8 PM
  A laid-back evening of live music, food trucks, and yard games in the heart of downtown. Free and family-friendly.

• 🧙‍♂️ One Ring to Watch Them All
  LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended)
  📍 Ron Robinson Theater | ⏰ 7 PM
  End your Art Night with an epic screening of The Fellowship of the Ring. Admission is free—bring snacks and settle in for the full adventure.

• 💃 Flamingo Fridays
  Summer Time Dance Party
  📍 Let’s Dance Studio | ⏰ Lesson at 7 PM, Dance Party 7:45–10 PM
  Learn East Coast Swing, then dance into the night with DJ Tim Buffenbarger. $10 for members, $15 for guests—tropical attire encouraged!

• ⚡ 80s Rock Revival
  Jam Halen at The Rev Room
  📍 Revolution Music Room | ⏰ 9 PM
  The ultimate Van Halen tribute band brings the heat. Doors at 8, show starts at 9—get ready to jump!

Saturday, June 14

• 📚 Storytime & Snuggles
  Dads Reading on the Carpet
  📍 Children’s Library | ⏰ 10:30 AM–12 PM
  Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with read-alouds, prizes, and bonding time for dads and kids.

• 🐾 Wild Adventure
  Family Fest: Into the Wild
  📍 AMFA | ⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
  A free, family-friendly morning with art, animals, storytime, and performances.

• 🛍️ Vintage Finds
  Pocket Park Pop Up
  📍 711 Main St. | ⏰ 11 AM–4 PM
  Everything $20 and under—shop vintage, secondhand, and handmade goods from local vendors.

• 🐢 Turtle Power
  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
  📍 Ron Robinson Theater | ⏰ 12:30 PM
  Pizza, nostalgia, and the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the big screen. Cowabunga!

• 🧵 Beaded Beauty
  History of Beads with Tom & Sage Holland
  📍 Bella Vita Jewelry | ⏰ 2–5 PM
  A come-and-go event with stunning beadwork, historical insights, and collector showcases.

• 🎨 Art on Screen
  Exhibition on Screen: Manet
  📍 Ron Robinson Theater | ⏰ 4 PM
  A beautifully filmed dive into the life and works of Édouard Manet. Free admission!

• 💗 So Much Heart
  Compassion Community Fair
  📍 6105 W 32nd St. | ⏰ 5 PM
  Vendors, live music, food, and giveaways—celebrating community in SW Little Rock.

• 🛍️ Market Strolls
  The Market at Pettaway
  📍 Pettaway Square | ⏰ 5–9 PM
  An evening filled with handmade goods, local art, food, and community vibes.

• 🎶 Saturday Vibes
  Argenta Vibe Music Series: Appalatin
  📍 Argenta Plaza | ⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
  A fusion of Appalachian folk and Latin rhythms at this free outdoor concert.

• 🎤 Live on the Patio
  Bree Ogden at Stickyz Patio
  📍 Stickyz | ⏰ 7 PM
  Laid-back, soulful tunes from a rising Americana artist. Drinks and good vibes await.

• 🎸 Saturday Sounds
  The Rocktown Sparks at Camp Taco
  📍 Camp Taco | ⏰ 7–9 PM
  Live music, great tacos, and a patio party all in one.

• ✨ Sky Spectacle
  Postgame Drone Show
  📍 Dickey-Stephens Park | ⏰ Game at 6:05 PM, show after
  Stick around after the Travs game for a mesmerizing drone light show over the field.

Sunday, June 15

• 🥕 Sunday Strolls
  Bernice Garden Farmers’ Market
  📍 SoMa | ⏰ 9 AM–1 PM
  Fresh produce, coffee, and local vendors in a cozy SoMa setting.

• 🍺 Cheers to Dad
  Father’s Day Brunch at Lost Forty
  📍 Lost Forty Brewing | ⏰ 9 AM–3 PM
  Celebrate Dad with a hearty meal, cold brews, and good vibes. Walk-ins welcome.

• 🥂 Brunch Goals
  BrunchFest 2024
  📍 The Hall | ⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
  Sample dishes from local brunch favorites and sip bubbly—all for a good cause.

• 🍑 Peach Stop
  The Peach Truck at McCain Mall
  📍 McCain Mall | ⏰ 1–2:30 PM
  Stock up on fresh Georgia peaches—pre-orders recommended.

• 🍔 Dad’s Day Deal
  Dads Eat Free at Eat My Catfish
  📍 All Locations | ⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
  Dads eat free with the purchase of another meal. Dine-in only—don’t forget to bring him!

• 🍳 Sunset Brunch
  Reverse Brunch on the River
  📍 Rockwater Marina | ⏰ 4–9 PM
  Brunch with a view and a vibe. Dress to impress and toast Dad with the Brunch Brothers.

• 🥃 Sunday Sips
  Distill & Chill: Sunday Funday
  📍 Rock Town Distillery | ⏰ 5:30–9 PM
  Craft cocktails, food trucks, and tours—wrap up the weekend with something smooth.

• 🎶 Acoustic Magic
  Punch Brothers at The Hall
  📍 The Hall | ⏰ 7:30 PM
  This Grammy-winning string band closes out the weekend with a genre-bending live show.

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• 🍔 Classic Charm – The booths are shinier, but you can still count on that iconic Purple Vanilla Shake, your favorite burger, and of course those homemade chips. 😋

• 💜🐮 A West LR Staple – Since 1989, it’s been the go-to spot for first dates, family dinners, and post-game celebrations.

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