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Events

Little Rock Daily’s Weekend Round-Up!

Friday, May 2

• 🎲 Social Game Night: Caverns & Forests
  7 p.m.–Midnight | Caverns & Forest
  Fantasy tabletop games, snacks, and a great way to meet new friends.

• 🎤 Trap Karaoke
  8 p.m. | The Hall
  A high-energy karaoke experience where you take the mic and own your favorite trap anthems.

Saturday, May 3

• ❤️ 🚶 Be a Part of the Cure Walk
  8 a.m. | War Memorial Stadium
  A community celebration with food, music, and support for UAMS cancer research.

• 🍅 Opening day of the Little Rock Farmers Market
  7 a.m.–3 p.m. | River Market Pavilions
  Fresh produce, local goods, and community vibes.

• 🧺 Hillcrest Farmers Market
  7–11 a.m. | Kavanaugh Blvd.
  Neighborhood market with seasonal produce and local vendors.

• 👨‍🌾 Family Gardening Workshop
  10 a.m. | Dunbar Garden
  Dig in with hands-on activities in this beautiful outdoor classroom.

• 📚️ Weekend Storytime
  10 a.m. | Laman Library
  A fun, free storytime for families with littles.

• 👯 Walk U Thru It Line Dancing
  11:30 a.m. | Laman Library
  Line dancing for all levels—fun, upbeat, and full of energy in a community-friendly setting.

• 🪵 52nd Annual Territorial Fair
  10 a.m.– 4 p.m. | Historic Arkansas Museum
  Step back in time with living history, music, crafts, and more.

• 🌮 Tres de Mayo at The Fold
  11 a.m.–10 p.m. | The Fold
  Celebrate 13 years with tacos, tequila, birthday cake, music, and more.

• 🎨 Creative Saturdays at AMFA
  1–3 p.m. | Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
  Free, drop-in creative fun for all ages.

• 🖼️ Resilience and Rest Artist Talk
  6 p.m. | AMFA Lecture Hall
  Artist Yashua Klos shares insights on identity and creative healing.

• 🎼 Song of the Night: Mahler
  7:30 p.m. | Robinson Center
  The Arkansas Symphony honors Mahler with a powerful performance.

• 🪅 “Not” Cinco de Mayo
  5:00 p.m. | Plaza Frida
  A celebration of the “true” holiday with Latin music, local vendors, food trucks, dancing, and more.

• 💃 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
  8 p.m. | Club 27
  A lively night of music, dancing, and festive energy at one of Little Rock’s favorite nightlife spots.

• 🎷 Groove Saturday
  9 p.m. | Gigi’s Lounge
  Late-night soul and smooth beats.

Sunday, May 4

• 🪴 Bernice Garden Farmers Market
  10 a.m.–2 p.m. | SoMa District
  Local food, music, and artisan vendors in a charming outdoor space.

• 🌳 Broadway in Bloom featuring P. Allen Smith
  12:30–3:30 p.m. | Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
  A garden gathering benefiting Broadway Community Garden, featuring lifestyle expert P. Allen Smith.

• 🖖 May the 4th Be With You
  2–7 p.m. | Southern Tail Brewing
  A dog-friendly Star Wars party with themed drinks and costume contests.

• 🎤 🎶 Sunday Sounds: Piecemeal Parade
  3–5 p.m. | Moody Brews
  An easygoing afternoon with live music and local brews.

• 💃🕺 Tango Class + Practica
  5 p.m. | Club 27
  A welcoming tango class followed by open floor dancing—no partner required.

• 🦍 Judy’s 55th Birthday Bash
  Little Rock Zoo
  Celebrate Judy the chimpanzee’s 55th birthday with enrichment, cake, and family fun.

• 🎸 Shinedown + Dance Kid Dance
  7 p.m. | Simmons Bank Arena
  Sing along to Shinedown & Dance Kid Dance at Simmons Bank Arena.

All Weekend Long

• 🥳 501Fest
  Friday & Saturday | River Market District
  Celebrate all things 501 with local vendors, music, food trucks, and family fun.

• ⚾️ Arkansas Travelers Baseball
  Game times vary | Dickey-Stephens Park
  Cheer on the Travs all weekend with fireworks, fun promos, and classic ballpark eats.

• 🐐 Diamonds in the Rock: Dairy Goat & Youth Show
  May 2–4 | Arkansas State Fairgrounds
  A 4-ring dairy goat show plus a youth competition, hosted by the Arkansas Goat Producers Association.

• 🎵 Live Music at White Water Tavern
  Nightly Shows | White Water Tavern
  • Friday & Saturday: Patterson Hood | 7 p.m.
  • Sunday: Parker Millsap | 7 p.m.
  A weekend of soul, Americana, and gritty Southern storytelling.

Restaurant News

Community Bakery Rolls Into West LR

Little Rock’s Community Bakery is well known for its long-time spot on the corner of Main and 12th in SoMa and its small cafe at 270 S. Shackleford Road. Now, it has opened a new location in West Little Rock.

• 🍪 Down on the corner - The new bakery has officially opened on the corner of Market Street and Arcade Drive in the former location of Mickey’s Cakes and Sweets.

• ☕️ Closer to home– From morning coffee with a fresh Danish to a custom cake, this new spot brings all your Community Bakery favorites closer to home.

Check out Jack Lin’s Reel of his first visit! Visit Community Bakery’s newest location off of Rodney Parham and let them know that Little Rock Daily sent you!

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Festive Fun

Cinco de Mayo in the Rock

This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on a Monday, but there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate all weekend long.

• 🌮 Early Celebration – Learn about the true history of the holiday with Plaza Frida's "Not Cinco de Mayo" event on Sunday featuring live music, food, and activities for families.

• 💃 Sips & Salsa – From $5 margaritas to salsa dancing to tequila tastings, you'll find no shortage of food and drink deals across town, along with ways to dance your heart out. 

Looking to celebrate this weekend? Check out Little Rock Soirée’s full guide for all the fun deets.

Little Rock Daily Picks

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• 🕯️🥂 Candlelight Tour - The Quapaw Quarter Association is hosting it’s annual Candlelight Dinner to kick off the 60th Annual Spring Tour of Homes, including four homes that will not be part of the day tour. Picture this: poolside champagne, gourmet bites, and more.*

• 🎥 Timeless Portraits – Wandering Wet Plates is popping up May 10–11 with tintype photos crafted using 1800s photography techniques—book your session before they fully book!

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