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TAILS AND TUNES

June 3, 10, 17, 24 Little Rock Zoo

The Little Rock Zoo is going to be open late every Thursday in June for its new Tails and Tunes series. Starting at 6 p.m. on Thursdays, the Zoo will feature food and drink vendors, live music and more, and will stay open until 9 p.m.

DELTA ARTS FESTIVAL

June 4, 5 Downtown Newport

The 12th annual event is back with a bounty of interesting sights and unique experiences. More than 200 artists will be in attendance for the Delta Visual Arts Show, dozens of musicians for the Delta Musicians Showcase, and then there’s the Delta Festival of Books and the Delta Silver Screen Film Fest.

ARKANSAS COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

June 7 Reynolds Performance Hall — Conway

The state’s annual celebration of country music was delayed and switched to virtual last year, but this time around, it’s live and primed to be one of the best renditions yet. (Read more: page 148)

2021 BIG BUZZ BASS TOURNAMENT

June 12 Murray Park Lock and Dam — Little Rock

The fifth annual Triple B is back on the waters of the Arkansas River this month. Anglers from all over the state will descend to Little Rock to try their rods at catching cash prizes, which amount to more than $6,000.

MISS ARKANSAS PAGEANT

June 13-19 Robinson Center — Little Rock

Another pandemic postponement, the beloved Miss Arkansas Pageant, is back on for 2021. Candidates will compete for the titles of Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen.