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Events

Little Rock Daily’s Weekend Round-Up!

All Weekend Long

• 🎤 J.C. Currais Live at Loony Bin
  Loony Bin Comedy Club | Oct 2–4
  Catch comedian J.C. Currais with sets full of high-energy laughs Friday & Saturday nights.

Friday, October 3

• 🍣 Taylor Swift Album Launch Night
  Rock N Roll Sushi | 5–7 PM
  Celebrate Taylor’s latest album with themed fun, music, and sushi specials.

• 📚 October Scavenger Hunt: October Foods
  Argenta Library | 3 PM
  Family-friendly scavenger hunt with fall flavors as the theme.

• 🎶 Bri & Read Live
  Bark Bar & Grille | 6–9 PM
  Chill tunes on the lawn at this dog-friendly hangout.

• 🎸 Dylan Earl Album Release Show
  White Water Tavern | 8 PM
  Celebrate the release of Level-Headed Even Smile with performances by Jude Brothers & Peace of the Sea.

• 🎶 Soul Grooves Live
  GiGi’s Lounge | 10 PM
  A late-night groove session that’ll keep you dancing.

• 🎉 2000’s Party
  Rev Room | 9 PM
  Throw it back with all your favorite Y2K hits.

Saturday, October 4

• 🧺 Little Rock Farmers Market
  7:00 AM–2:00 PM | River Market Pavilion
  Stock up on fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, and handmade crafts while enjoying live music and riverfront energy.

• 🐐 Arkansas Goat Festival
  Perryville | 10 AM–4 PM
  The legendary Goat Festival is back! Parades, contests, and plenty of goat-inspired fun.

• 🌯 Turkish Food Festival
  1501 Market St | 10 AM–6 PM
  Enjoy Turkish flavors with free admission, live music, and cultural activities.

• 🏃 Arkansas Rasta Fest & 5K/10K
  Northshore Riverfront Park | 9 AM–5 PM
  Kick off the day with a 5K/10K run (kids 10 & under run free), then enjoy reggae music, food trucks, vendors, a fashion show, and more good vibes.

• 🍻 Customer Appreciation Day
  Brood & Barley | 11 AM–11 PM
  All-day happy hour, half-off starters, and plenty of giveaways.

• 🛍️ Pocket Park Pop-Up
  711 Main St | 11 AM–4 PM
  A market full of vintage, secondhand finds, and local art.

• 🐾 Out West Barkaroo Bash
  Bark Bar & Grille | 7–10 PM
  Western-themed bash with dog costumes, live music, and pup-friendly fun.

• 🎶 Argenta Vibe Music Series: Arkansauce
  Argenta Plaza | 6 PM – 9 PM
  Beloved Ozark-born quartet Arkansauce returns with a high-energy mix of newgrass, folk, blues, and funk to close out this year’s Argenta Vibe Music Series. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy food, drinks, and games before the free outdoor show.

Sunday, October 5

• 🌻 City Garden Party
  Dunbar Garden | 4–6 PM
  Family-friendly harvest party with lawn games, local eats, and seasonal vibes.

• 🥧 9th Annual Pie Bake-Off
  The Root Café Courtyard | 2–4 PM
  Beloved SoMa tradition with prizes for Best Crust, Best Lookin’ Pie, and more.

• 🎤 🎶 Sunday Sounds with Patty & the Cakes
  Moody Brews | 6–8 PM
  End the weekend with a mix of jazz, funk, and soul.

• 🎭 Youth Theatre Auditions
  Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | 1–4 PM
  Open auditions for young actors (10+) for Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!

• 🎶 MojoHand w/ Buckshot Princess
  Stickyz | 7 PM
  Roots-rock meets country grit for a lively night at Stickyz.

Community Events

Bringing the Community Together

National Night Out, an annual celebration uniting neighbors across Little Rock for food, fun, and fellowship, is happening this Tuesday, October 7.

• 🎉 Four Locations – The celebration takes place in four locations with the hope that diverse neighborhoods can build community and engage with local organizations and city officials.

• ❤️ Community Spirit – The events will be held at MacArthur Park, War Memorial Park, the Southwest Community Center, or the West Central Community Center.

Choose your spot and come celebrate the neighborhoods that make Little Rock shine! National Night Out is Tuesday, October 7, from 5–8 p.m.

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Guides

Local Flavor

Our friend Jack Lin, also known as @Pharmtofoodie curated a guide to spotlight some of the best Asian-owned restaurants and markets in Little Rock.

• 🍜 Curated Picks: From dim sum and pho to boba tea and bánh mì, these 7 places serve up big flavor.

• 💌 Support Local: Whether you’re looking for sushi, ramen, or an unforgettable brunch, these spots are proudly run by local families and entrepreneurs who make Little Rock’s food scene shine.

Check out the guide to discover your next favorite spot for sushi or dim sum.

Little Rock Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🍂 Love Fall Colors? Check the Fall Foliage Forecast in Arkansas! Based on past seasons, Arkansas Tourism predicts when and where you’ll see the best fall foliage. Start planning those leaf-peeping adventures now!

• 🎡 Coming Soon: The Arkansas State Fair is coming back and will be bigger than ever! Mark your calendars for October 10 - October 19.

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