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Main Street in North Little Rock’s Argenta District will be closed from Broadway to 5th Avenue for the spring final Dog Town Slowdownfrom 4pm to 10pm on Fridays to 10pm on Saturdays. This month’s theme is “Backyard Bite.” Participants can try barbecue-inspired specials, summer drinks, music and the outdoor vendor market.
The Friday night musical act is Dakota at 7pm on the main stage at 420 Main, next to the Argenta Library. The Southern Soul Band Red & The Reverers will perform on Saturday at 7pm.
According to a news release, the library and First Security Bank host hands-on summer crafts, outdoor games and “interactive fun.” From 10am to 2pm, the North Little Rock Animal Shelter mobile adoption unit will be looking for a permanent home starting at 9am. Saturday’s two vendor markets showcase local artisans and manufacturers. 2-6pm at Flyway Brewin, 314 Maple Cent, 2-6pm, 11-6am at Argenta Plaza, 510 Main.
Dogtown slowdown takes a summer break and returns in September. Visit Argentaartsdistrict.org.
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Net Final Vinyl
William F. Raman Public Library, 2801 Orange Street, North Little Rock, is hosted in partnership with Little Rock Shop Control Records Free vinyl swapon Saturdays from 9:30am to 12:30pm in the studio on the second floor of the library, with free coffee and pastries and live DJs. According to a news release, all striped music lovers can trade records and “celebrate the enduring charm of Vinyl” to fellow collectors. “(b) You’re ready to play some records and discover something new in return. It’s all about sharing music, connecting with the community and enjoying a relaxing Saturday morning without changing your money.” Admission is free. Call (501) 758-1720 or visit nlrlibrary.org.
AMFA Concert Series
Lisa Fisher and Grand Baton will blend soul, jazz and rock at the Arkansas Museum of Art’s Performing Arts Theatre, Little Rock, kick-off of the museum’s 2025-26 concert series at 7:30pm on September 11th at the Arkansas Museum of Art’s Performing Arts Theatre.
The Grammy Award-winning singer, Fisher, has attracted attention as a backing singer for the Rolling Stones and Luther Vandross, and earned additional recognition through the Oscar-winning documentary “From 20 Feet From Stardom.”
Remaining lineup (all concerts at 7:30pm):
◼️October 23rd: Darrell Green Quartet and Camille Thurman. Thurman is an award-winning jazz multi-instrumentalist (mainly saxophone) and a singer and composer who performed with Winton Marsalis, Kenny Baron and Chaka Khan. She was the first woman in 30 years to tour full-time jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra.
November 13th November 13th: Rock and Roll singer-songwriter and storyteller James McMantley and special guest Betty Saw.
deca or December 11th: Folk blues pianist Phil Cook.
According to a suny news release, January 22: January 22: The latest album, “Goodthing,” is infusing soul, rock and gospel.
◼️February 19th: Louisiana Cajun Punk’s spiritual band Lost Bayou Rambler.
March 12: African Rhythm Alumni Association Quintet: A homage to Randy Weston. According to the release, Quintet – TK Blue, Alex Blake, Chief Baba Neil Clarke, Frank Lacey, Sharp Radway – “Celebrating Weston’s visionary composition and enduring influence.”
◼️April 2: Grenadian Canadian singer-songwriter Kaiacator.
Season tickets cost $426 and museum members cost $386. Early bird prices are $32 until Sunday. Individual tickets will be on sale on July 14th. Please visit ARKMFA.org.
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Inkey activities
Pine Bluff’s ARTX3 Campus Host “Second Saturday Family Foundation: Fingerprint Glass Magnet” Saturday, 1-3pm, Center for Arts and Sciences, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Participants will create their designs using fingerprints with ink on clear glass gems. Sponsors are The Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation and McFarland Eye Care. Admission is free. (870) 536-3375, e-mail [email protected] Alternatively, go to artx3.org/all-events/family-funday-may-2025.
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Cals used book sales
The Central Arkansas Library System is offering second-hand books on sale from Fridays to 10pm to 2pm and Thursdays from 2pm to 5pm at 7773 Sloan Drive, Port Industrial Hub in Little Rock. (Take exit 4 from Interstate 440 East – if you’re from downtown Little Rock, it’s one exit beyond Little Rock Airport. Turn right onto Lindsay Road, then turn right towards Morney Road, then head to Frasier Pike/Sloan Drive. Also $2 sealed boxes containing many books in the same subject and genre. The proceeds benefit the Cals Foundation, which provides funding to support Six Bridges Book Festival, Summer @Cals, Book Club Kit, Branch Grants and various other library programs. Call (501) 918-3000 or visit cals.org.
