AFTER DARK All events are in the Greater Little Rock area unless otherwise noted. To place an event in the Arkansas Times calendar, please e-mail the listing and all pertinent information, including date, time, location, price and contact information, to calendar@arktimes.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1
MUSIC
Acoustic Open Mic. The Afterthought, 8 p.m., free. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-663-1196. www. afterthoughtbar.com. Grim Muzik presents Way Back Wednesdays. Cornerstone Pub & Grill, 8:30 p.m. 314 Main St., NLR. 501-374-1782. cstonepub.com. Handmade Moments. Cajun’s Wharf, 5 p.m., $5 cover charge after 8:30 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 501-375-5351. www.cajunswharf.com. JJ Grey & Mofro, Van Ghost. Neumeier’s Rib Room, 8 p.m., $15 + tax. 817 Garrison Ave., Fort Smith. 479-494-7427. www.RibRoom.com. Karaoke at Khalil’s. Khalil’s Pub, 7 p.m. 110 S. Shackleford Road. 501-224-0224. www.khalilspub.com. Karaoke. Maxine’s, 8 p.m., free. 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. www.maxinespub.com. Karaoke with Big John Miller. Denton’s Trotline, 8 p.m. 2150 Congo Road, Benton. 501-315-1717. Kat & Chuck. Thirst n’ Howl. 14710 Cantrell Road. 501-379-8189. www.thirst-n-howl.com. Ricky David Tripp. Rocket Twenty One, 5:30 p.m. 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-603-9208. www. ferneaurestaurant.com. Stuart Thomas, Jeff Betnar. Downtown Music Hall, 8 p.m., $6. 211 W. Capitol. 501-376-1819. downtownmusichall.com. Ted Ludwig Trio. Capital Bar and Grill, 5 p.m., free. 111 Markham St. 501-374-7474. www.capitalhotel.com/CBG. The Woodies. The Tavern Sports Grill, 7 p.m., free. 17815 Chenal Parkway. 501-830-2100. www. thetavernsportsgrill.com. A Work of Art — A Jazz Reunion. Sway, $20$40. 412 Louisiana. 501-907-2582.
COMEDY
The Joint Venture. Improv comedy group. The Joint, 8 p.m., $5. 301 Main St. No. 102, NLR. 501-372-0205. thejointinlittlerock.com. Todd Yohn. The Loony Bin, 8 p.m.; Aug. 2, 8 p.m.; Aug. 3, 8 and 10:30 p.m.; Aug. 4, 7, 9 and 11 p.m., $8-$12. 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. 501-228-5555. www.loonybincomedy.com.
DANCE
On Friday, Conway’s Don’t Stop Please plays an 18-and-older album release show for “Crowded Car,” its latest EP of eclectic indie folk, with Fayetteville’s The 1 Oz. Jig, Stickyz, 9 p.m., $6. lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided. Main Library, noon, free. 100 S. Rock St. www. cals.lib.ar.us.
FILM
Movies in the Park: “Annie.” Film begins at sundown. Riverfest Amphitheatre, 8 p.m., free. 400 President Clinton Ave.
SPORTS
Arkansas Travelers vs. Springfield Cardinals. Dickey-Stephens Park, 7:10 p.m.. 400 W. Broadway St., NLR. 501-664-1555. www.travs. com.
CAMPS
Kids Cook! and Create!. Camps promoting learning through the arts for students ages 6-12. Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts, through Aug. 3, 9 a.m. 20919 Denny Road. Museum of Discovery Summer Camps. Rocket Science, Your Evil Genius, Amazing Bugs, Tinkering Academy, all 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for ages 4 to 13. Prices vary; register at 501-5373073. Museum of Discovery. 500 Clinton Ave. 396-7050, 1-800-880-6475. www.amod.org. Watercolor like Stained Glass. Ages 16 and up. Walton Arts Center, through Aug. 2, 6:30 p.m. 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. 479443-5600.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
MUSIC
“After 7.” Includes open mic performances, live band, drink specials and more. Porter’s Jazz Cafe, 7 p.m. 315 Main St. 501-324-1900. www. portersjazzcafe.com. Alize (headliner), Dillan Cate (happy hour). Cajun’s Wharf, 5 and 9 p.m., $5 cover after 8:30 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 501-375-5351. www. cajunswharf.com. Dogtown Thursday Open Mic Night. Cornerstone Pub & Grill, 8:30 p.m. 314 Main St., NLR. 501-374-1782. cstonepub.com. EletroniQ. Juanita’s, 9 p.m., $5. 614 President Clinton Ave. 501-372-1228. www.juanitas.com. Fire & Brimstone Duo. Browning’s Mexican Food, 6-9 p.m. 5805 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-6639956. www.browningsmexicangrill.com. Girl in a Coma, Black Box Revelation. 21-andolder. Maxine’s, 8 p.m., $8 adv., $10 d.o.s. 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. www.maxinespub. com. God City, Destroyers, Atma, Dirty Finger, After the Fifth. Revolution, 9 p.m., free over 21, $5 under 21. 300 President Clinton Ave. 501-8230090. revroom.com. Goodnight Neverland, Framing the Red, Freakinyeah. Vino’s, 8 p.m., $5. 923 W. 7th St.
501-375-8466. www.vinosbrewpub.com. Harper. Markham Street Grill And Pub, 8:30 p.m., free. 11321 W. Markham St. 501-224-2010. www. markhamst.com. “Inferno.” DJs play pop, electro, house and more, plus drink specials and $1 cover before 11 p.m. Sway, 9 p.m. 412 Louisiana. 501-907-2582. Karaoke. Zack’s Place, 8 p.m. 1400 S. University Ave. 501-664-6444. Karaoke Thursday. Twelve Modern Lounge, first Thursday of every month, free before 9 p.m., $5 after 9 p.m. 1900 W. Third St. 501-301-1200. Laundry for the Apocalypse, Booyah, Dad!. 21-and-older. The Joint, 9 p.m., $5. 301 Main St. No. 102, NLR. 501-372-0205. thejointinlittlerock.com. Lyle Dudley. 18-and-older. Thirst n’ Howl, 8:30 p.m. 14710 Cantrell Road. 501-379-8189. www. thirst-n-howl.com. Malcolm Holcombe. White Water Tavern, 9 p.m., $7. 2500 W. 7th. 501-375-8400. www.whitewatertavern.com. Port Arthur Band. Parrot Beach Cafe, 9 p.m. 9611 MacArthur Drive, NLR. 771-2994. Rockusaurus. Senor Tequila, 7 p.m. 10300 N. Rodney Parham Road. 501-224-5505. Ted Ludwig Trio. Capital Bar and Grill, 5 p.m., free. 111 Markham St. 501-374-7474. www.capitalhotel.com/CBG. Trey Johnson. The Tavern Sports Grill, 7 p.m., free. 17815 Chenal Parkway. 501-830-2100. www. thetavernsportsgrill.com. Vex. Downtown Music Hall, 8 p.m., $6. 211 W. Capitol. 501-376-1819. downtownmusichall.com. Wagner & Tomas. Denton’s Trotline, 8 p.m. 2150 Congo Road, Benton. 501-315-1717. A Work of Art — Porter Players Jam Session. The Afterthought, 8 p.m., free. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-663-1196. www.afterthoughtbar.com.
COMEDY
Todd Yohn. The Loony Bin, Aug. 2, 8 p.m.; Aug. 3, 8 and 10:30 p.m.; Aug. 4, 7, 9 and 11 p.m., $8-$12. 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. 501228-5555. www.loonybincomedy.com.
EVENTS
Hillcrest Shop & Sip. Shops and restaurants offer discounts, later hours, and live music. Hillcrest, first Thursday of every month, 5-10 p.m. P.O.Box 251522. 501-666-3600. www.hillcrestmerchants.com. Lee Richardson. Chef Richardson presents “Breaking the Chain: Finding and Defining America’s Food Culture in The Natural State.” Sturgis Hall, 6 p.m., free. 1200 President Clinton Ave. 501-683-5239. clintonschool.uasys.edu.
Little Rock Bop Club. Beginning dance lessons for ages 10 and older. Singles welcome. Bess Chisum Stephens Community Center, 7 p.m., $4 for members, $7 for guests. 12th & Cleveland streets. 501-350-4712. www.littlerockbopclub.
SPORTS
EVENTS
BOOKS
Arkansas Foodbank Summer Feeding Sites. Two meals a day served at the Billy Mitchell Boys and Girls Club, Thrasher Boys and Girls Club, Penick Boys and Girls Club and Dalton Whetstone Boys and Girls Club in Central Arkansas, and the Boys and Girls Club in Benton in Saline County. Arkansas Foodbank, through Aug. 20: 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., free. 4301 W. 65th St. 501-565-8121. www.arkansasfoodbank.org. Legacies & Lunch: “Invation or Liberation? The Civil War in Arkansas.” Bring a sack
24
AUGUST 1, 2012
ARKANSAS TIMES
Arkansas Travelers vs. Springfield Cardinals. Dickey-Stephens Park, 7:10 p.m. 400 W. Broadway St., NLR. 501-664-1555. www.travs.com.
John T. Evans. The author of “Kidnapped: A True Story of an American Family Held Hostage by the U.S. Embassy” will sign copies of his book. Zin Urban Wine & Beer Bar, 6 p.m. 300 River Market Ave. 501-246-4876. www.kidnappedfamily.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
MUSIC
30-Something Party Fridays. Twelve Modern Lounge, first Friday of every month, free before