Argenta Vibe Music Series-Appalachian Roadshow
2025-06-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Argenta Plaza, 510 N. Main St., North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Join us for another fun night at Argenta Vibe Music Series!
EXCITING NEWS! WE’RE MOVING TO SATURDAYS!
Join us for a show from Appalachian Roadshow! The Americana acoustic ensemble will bring new-generation interpretations of traditional folk songs, as well as offer new original music, all tying directly to the heart of the Appalachian regions of the United States.
Learn more and sample their music!

The event is free and open to the public. Chairs and blankets encouraged. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Loblolly Creamery, Tacos El Zacatecas and Flyway Brewing.
Schedule:
6 PM: Gates open
6:30 PM: Family Activities from Chatterbus, Big Poppa Bubble and Sparkle Mi Face Painting, plus a Pre-Show Playlist
7:30 PM: Main Act
Don’t forget! Argenta is an entertainment district. Get here early, grab a drink or bite to eat from one of our amazing local restaurants, and pick out the perfect spot to watch the show.
VIP EXPERIENCE
Join us in the Argenta Vibe Music Series VIP area.
Your $50 VIP experience includes:
– Tito’s Handmade Vodka Specialty Cocktail
– Beer by Flyway Brewing
– Food by Four Quarter Bar
– Special VIP Seating
– And the best view and dance floor at the event!
Get VIP Tickets

Third Friday Night Art Walk
2025-06-20 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-15 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-17 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-16 17:00 - 20:00 and 8 more dates | AR
About the Event
Take a stroll through Argenta, down Main Street, where many of our Argenta venues feature original art from local and regional artists. Be sure and stay for dinner at one of our local restaurants after!
Don’t forget! Argenta is an Entertainment District. So, grab a drink to go from one of our local restaurants and carry it with you while you take in the art.
View the list of venues for this month and learn more about participating as an artist: argentaartsdistrict.org/art-walk

Dogtown Throwdown
2025-09-12 16:00 - 2025-09-13 22:00 | AR
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!

Join us for Argenta Dogtown Throwdown! Live music, great food and lots of fun!

September’s Dogtown Throwdown is all about the Ultimate Tailgate! Throughout the weekend, local restaurants will be serving up game day favorites like nachos, wings, sliders, and drink specials. Outdoor food and drink stations from neighborhood favorites—Brood & Barley, Four Quarter Bar, Blackberry Market, Crush Wine Bar, and more—will make it easy to grab your tailgate treats and enjoy them under the tents. In the evenings, stick around for a full night of live music!

FULL SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 126 pm Yoga at the Plaza with Dogtown Yoga7 pm Chris DeClerk performing music from his new album on the steps of Argenta Library8 pm Cliff & Susan performing at Birdie’s Cabaret Theater & Lounge

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1310 am-2 pm ACANSA Arts Festival and UA-PTC Family Arts Day12-2 pm “Sparkling Saturday” Champagne brunch
12-3 pm NLR Animal Shelter Mobile Unit2 pm-6 pm Fall Market at Flyway Brewing2 pm-6 pm Walk down to Argenta Plaza for “Shop Small: A Pop-Up Market” hosted by the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce!5 pm Richard Michael Hall in front of Blackberry Market7 pm The Big Dam Horns on the stage next to Argenta Library

Be sure to stop by the Argenta Arts District table, set up on Main St. throughout the weekend, where you can grab exclusive “I Love Argenta” and “Dogtown Throwdown” t-shirts. Show your support for the neighborhood—and look good doing it!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Ben E. Keith FoodsNorth Little Rock TourismSimmons BankAlessi Keyes ConstructionFirst Security BankTaggart Architects

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:Blackberry MarketBrood & BarleyCrush Wine BarDraft + TableFlyway BrewingFour Quarter BarReno’sSkinny J’s Argenta

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR LAST DOGTOWN THROWDOWN!October 10-11

Argenta Vibe Music Series-Pura Coco
2025-09-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 N. Main St., North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly evening combining culture, rhythm, and southern charm at the Argenta Vibe Music Series—proudly presented in partnership with Seis Puentes and the ACANSA Arts Festival of the South! In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re excited to bring you TWO incredible performances this month by Pura Coco and Larry & Joe!
Pura Coco is an alternative R&B and soul artist who blends the grit and soul of her NYC upbringing with the warmth and rhythm of her Southern influence. She’ll perform backed by her full band and DJ Raquel. But before she takes the stage you’ll get to hear from Larry & Joe, the Grammy‑nominated “latingrass” duo. Both men are versatile multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters on a mission to show that music has no borders. As a duo they perform a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music on harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, maracas, guitar, upright bass, and whatever else they decide to throw in the van.
Learn More about Pura Coco
Learn More about Larry & Joe
The event is free and open to the public. Chairs and blankets encouraged. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local vendors.
PLEASE NOTE: We’ll be starting a little earlier this month!
4 pm-Hispanic Heritage Festival presented by Seis Puentes
With performances by Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli, local authentic food from Tacos Godoy and Taco Mexicano and more!
5:30 pm-Larry & Joe presented by ACANSA Arts Festival
More details from ACANSA: https://acansa.org/hispanic-heritage-festival-2025/
7:30 pm-Pura Coco with her full band and DJ Raquel
Don’t forget! Argenta is an entertainment district. Get here early, grab a drink or bite to eat from one of our amazing local restaurants, and pick out the perfect spot to watch the show.
VIP EXPERIENCE
Join us in the Argenta Vibe Music Series VIP area.
Your $50 VIP experience includes:
– Tito’s Handmade Vodka Specialty Cocktail
– Beer by Flyway Brewing
– Food by Four Quarter Bar
– Special VIP Seating
– And the best view and dance floor at the event!
Purchase VIP Tickets

Argenta Vibe Music Series-Arkansauce
2025-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 N. Main St., North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Join us for for the season-closing free concert featuring Arkansauce in their annual Argenta Vibe appearance. The Ozark-born progressive string quartet, masterfully blends newgrass, folk, country, blues, and funk for an energetic, foot-stomping experience. They’ve become a beloved Argenta staple—don’t miss their explosive finale performance!
Their sound is rooted in the traditions of string music, but takes flight with improvisational leads, complex melodies, intriguing rhythms, and deep thumping bass grooves. All four musicians sing lead and harmony vocals, crafting smart, heartfelt lyrics with hard-hitting hooks that stick with you long after the last note fades.
Learn more and sample their music!
This event is free and open to the public. Chairs and blankets encouraged. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local food trucks and Flyway Brewing. Or get there early and grab a drink or bite to eat from one of our amazing local restaurant to enjoy during the show.

EVENT SCHEDULE6:00 PM – Gates open — grab a drink, settle in with your chairs or blanket6:30 PM – Enjoy activities for the whole family and a pre-show playlist7:30 PM – Arkansauce hits the stage with a full-force set to close out the season
Food, beer, and cocktails will be available from Argenta’s best restaurants and vendors all evening.

Let’s wrap up an incredible 2025 Argenta Vibe season with an unforgettable night of rhythm, roots, and community under the stars. Don’t miss this beloved Arkansas band in their element!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Applied Technology Group, Draft + Table Argenta, NLR Tourism, 107 Liquor, Flyway Brewing, Ben E. Keith Foods, Centennial Bank, J. Chandler Historic Restoration, Alessi Keyes Construction, ACANSA Arts Festival of the South, CFO Network, CWP Productions, The City of North Little Rock and The Argenta Downtown Council.

Want the VIP treatment?Upgrade your night for $50 and enjoy:Specialty Tito’s cocktailsFlyway Brewing beerFood from Four Quarter BarPremium seating and dance floor access
Purchase VIP Tickets

Dogtown Throwdown
2025-10-10 16:00 - 2025-10-11 22:00 | AR
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!

Join us for Dogtown Throwdown: Fall Feast Edition this October! Argenta’s lively street festival celebrates the flavors of the season with hearty comfort foods, live music, and dog-friendly fun. Main Street is closed from Broadway to 5th St. from 4 pm Friday to 10 pm Saturday. This will be our last event for the year-Don’t miss it!!

FULL SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

5:30 pm & 6 pm Inaugural Argenta Mural Walk–Two guided tours through the Arts District, with artists on site to share insight into their work. More details: argentaartsdistrict.org/event/argenta-mural-walk
5 pm Live music! Kick off the weekend with DJ Dripfunk spinning in the street in front of Blackberry Market!facebook.com/technopunk6 pm Live music! Gavin Harper on the patio at Crush Wine Bar6 pm Yoga at the Plaza with Dogtown Yoga7 pm Live music! Whoa Dakota performing on the steps of Argenta Library

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1110 am-2 pm Kids Activities from First Security BankChildren’s Business Fair hosted by Argenta Libraryhttps://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122161454180606921&set=a.12210466692860692110 am-1 pm NLR Animal Shelter Mobile Adoption Unit & 12 pm Annual Blessing of the Animals by Argenta United Methodist Church https://www.facebook.com/share/17LNomrm2j/12-2 pm “Sparkling Saturday” with several Argenta restaurants offering champagne and mimosa specialshttps://www.facebook.com/share/1GqK7jnoX4/2 pm-6 pm Vintage Market at Flyway Brewing5 pm Live music! Chris “Bucket” Shelton in front of Blackberry Market7 pm Live music! Black River Pearl on the stage next to Argenta Library

Be sure to stop by the Argenta Arts District table, set up on Main St. throughout the weekend, where you can grab exclusive “I Love Argenta” and “Dogtown Throwdown” t-shirts. Show your support for the neighborhood—and look good doing it!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Ben E. Keith FoodsNorth Little Rock TourismSimmons BankAlessi Keyes ConstructionFirst Security BankTaggart Architects

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:Blackberry MarketBrood & BarleyCrush Wine BarDraft + TableFlyway BrewingFour Quarter BarReno’sSkinny J’s Argenta

CHECK OUT THESE EVENTS HAPPENING AT ARGENTA PLAZA THIS WEEKEND!
Saturday, October 11Dogtown Beer Down-registration link coming soon!https://www.facebook.com/ArgentaBeerMileLittle Rocktoberfesthttps://www.facebook.com/littlerocktoberfest

Argenta Mural Walk
2025-10-10 17:30 - 18:30 | AR
Discover the art that brings Argenta to life at our first-ever Mural Walk on Friday, October 10! Take a guided stroll through the district and hear directly from the artists about their inspiration, process, and creative journeys.
Guided Tours (beginning at Flyway Brewing):• 5:30 PM • 6:00 PM
Featured artists on site: Kevin Kresse, Robin Tucker, Emily Wood, José Hernandez, Mark Blaney, Perrion Hurd, Ed Pennebaker, Terry Bean, Theresa Gates, Tifany Hamlin and Meikel Church.
The Mural Walk is part of Dogtown Throwdown, so after your tour stick around for the neighborhood block party! Dine at your favorite Argenta restaurants, sip and stroll in the entertainment district, and cap off the night with live music from Whoa Dakota at 7 PM.
Free and family-friendly—perfect for an evening of art, food, and music in the heart of the Argenta Arts District.
Invite your friends and be part of this brand-new Argenta experience!
Brought to you by Argenta Downtown Council and ACANSA Arts Festival of the South

Annual Tulip Planting
2025-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Argenta Arts District
Volunteers will be planting tulip bulbs and pansies on Main Street from 9-11 am. If you are interested in helping, please email ecullen@argentadc.org!

Dogtown Throwdown
2026-04-10 16:00 - 2026-04-11 22:00 | AR
Join us for the first Argenta Dogtown Throwdown of 2026! We’re back with our annual Cajun-Themed event with a crawfish boil from Four Quarter Bar, live music from Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe and more.Passons un bon temps!

FULL SCHEDULE:

Join us for the first Argenta Dogtown Throwdown of 2026! We’re back with our annual Cajun-Themed event with a crawfish boil from Four Quarter Bar, live music from Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe and more.Passons un bon temps!
FULL SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, APRIL 104 pm Kick off the weekend with Happy Hour!7 pm Trey Johnson live at Argenta Library:https://www.facebook.com/events/26210893725188953
SATURDAY, APRIL 1112-2 pm “Sparkling Saturday” Champagne brunch-get here early to enjoy champagne and lunch from one of our many restaurants!12-4 pm Kids Zone sponsored by First Security Bank including outdoor activities and story time and crafts inside Argenta Library:https://www.facebook.com/events/1487511636078022Starting a 2 pm Crawfish Boil from Four Quarter Bar:https://www.facebook.com/events/14594370757897575 pm Dikki Du & The Zydeco Krewe on the main stage next to Argenta Library: https://www.facebook.com/events/2290149011581042

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Ben E. Keith FoodsNorth Little Rock TourismFirst Security BankAlessi Keyes ConstructionTaggart Architects
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARGENTA RESTAURANTS

SAVE THE DATES FOR UPCOMING DOGTOWN THROWDOWNS!May 8-9September 11-12October 9-10

Be sure and check out these events happening in the community this weekend!
VENDORFESTSaturday, April 11, 1-6 pmArgenta Plazahttps://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122187709538387469&set=a.122093446106387469
THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 100 YEAR TOURSaturday, April 11, 2 pmTickets: https://simmonsbankarena.com/…/the-harlem…/
ARKANSAS TRAVELERS GAMESFriday, April 10, 7:05 pmSaturday, April 11, 6:05 pmTickets: https://www.milb.com/arkansas/schedule/2026-04
Watch our Facebook and Instagram for more Argenta events!

Watch our Facebook and Instagram for more Argenta events!

13th Annual Arkansas Times Craft Beer Festival
2026-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 N. Main St., North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
The 13th Annual Arkansas Times Craft Beer Festival
Argenta Plaza, North Little Rock on Friday, April 17, 2026
Benefitting The Argenta Arts District of North Little Rock
100+ brews from award-winning breweries across the state with local brew favorites Lost Forty Brewing, Flyway Brewing, Moody Brews, Southern Tail Brewing, New Province Brewing, Bentonville Brewing, Vino’s Brewpub, plus nationals Left Hand Brewing, Avery Brewing, Founders Brewery, , Merchant du Vin Brewery, Urban South Brewery, Toppling Goliath, Left Hand, Monster Brewing, Merchant du Vin, Founder’s, Avery, Monster Brews, Soul and Spirits, Hoop Tea, Club Tails, Garage Beer, Shock Top, Cardinal Cider, Elysian, Kona, Golden Road, Goose Island and many more!
This promises to be the year’s biggest and brew-iest in the lovely Argenta Plaza right before the big remodel, so this is the last event before big changes. So let’s make it a reunion for all the past Craft Beer Fest partiers!
Enjoy awesome food trucks on site with their latest snacks for sale, a new playlist from legendary DJ Mike Poe and so much more! Early Bird and VIP tickets are on sale now for a limited time so round up your brew crew and purchase your tickets today!
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Craft Beer Fest is three-and-a-half hours long. Ticket price covers beer samples from all breweries present. No beer is sold on site during the event. General Admission tickets do not include food. Food trucks will be present on-site for food puchase. VIP tickets include snacks, seating, tables, early entry and private bar.
TICKETS:
General Admission: $40
VIP Tickets $100 (limited quantity)
Includes: general admission with early entry starting 30 minutes prior to festival, access to our desinated VIP area that includes table seating, a private bartender, VIP-only exclusive brew samples from speciality collections and breweries, and complementary snacks.
Refund Policy
All purchases and ticket sales are final and non-refundable. All proceeds go directly to Argenta Arts District and the Investigative Reporting Fund for the Arkansas Times newsroom.
Age Restriction
Must be 21 or older by event date.
Buy Tickets

Argenta Vibe Music Series-The Spooklights
2026-04-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 N. Main St., North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Mark your calendars for the return of the Argenta Vibe Music Series on April 18, 2026!

We’re kicking off a brand new season with The Spooklights, bringing their electrifying sound to Argenta Plaza. A genre-blending collaboration between Ozark musicians Ben Miller and Pat Kay, their sound fuses traditional mountain music, banjo-driven stompgrass, and electronic elements into an electrifying live show that pushes the boundaries of roots music. They describe their sound as hillbilly house americana-tronica. You gotta see it to believe it!
But before The Spooklights, Arkansas indie-folk artist Whoa Dakota will take the stage. Known for atmospheric melodies, layered instrumentation, and thoughtful songwriting, her sound blends folk traditions with modern indie influences, creating an intimate but powerful live performance.

Check Out The Spooklights

Check out Whoa Dakota

This event is free and open to the public.Chairs and blankets encouraged. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local vendors.
Schedule:6:30 pm – Opening Act: Whoa Dakota | Family Activities7:30 pm – Main Act: The Spooklights
Don’t forget — Argenta is an entertainment district. Come early, grab dinner or drinks from one of our amazing local restaurants, and bring your beverage to Argenta Plaza to enjoy during the show.

VIP EXPERIENCEJoin us in the Argenta Vibe Music Series VIP area.Your $50 VIP experience includes:– Tito’s Handmade Vodka Specialty Cocktail– Beer by Flyway Brewing– Food by Four Quarter Bar– Special VIP Seating– And the best view and dance floor at the event!

Buy VIP Tickets

More 2026 performers will be announced soon — and you’re going to want to see this lineup. Invite your friends, share the event, and let’s kick off another incredible season together in Argenta!
Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Applied Technology Group, Draft + Table Argenta, NLR Tourism, Ben E. Keith Foods, Centennial Bank, Alessi Keyes Construction, 107 Liquor, Flyway Brewing, ACANSA Arts Festival of the South, CFO Network, CWP Productions, The City of North Little Rock and The Argenta Downtown Council.

Dogtown Throwdown
2026-05-08 16:00 - 2026-05-09 22:00 | AR
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!

We’re turning up the heat in Dogtown for Dogtown Throwdown, May 8 & 9! Who’s serving up the best bites in town? From crave-worthy eats to creative cocktails, local restaurants are bringing their A-game for a weekend full of flavor.Live music all weekend long to keep the energy high.Browse local shops and pick up something special just in time for Mother’s Day.Sip your way through can’t-miss drink specials and refreshing favorites.
Grab your friends and come hungry—Dogtown Throwdown is your go-to weekend for great food, cold drinks, live music, and community fun!

FULL SCHEDULE: (MORE TO COME)
FRIDAY, MAY 84 pm Kick off the weekend with Happy Hour!7 pm Whoa Dakota live at Argenta Library
SATURDAY, MAY 9
12-2 pm “Sparkling Saturday” Champagne brunch-get here early to enjoy champagne and lunch from one of our many restaurants!12-4 pm Kids Zone sponsored by First Security Bank including outdoor activities and story time and crafts inside Argenta Library
2-6 pm Vintage Market at Flyway Brewing-POSTPONED UNTIL THE FALL7 pm Chris DeClerk and Band at the main stage next to Argenta Library

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Ben E. Keith FoodsNorth Little Rock TourismFirst Security BankAlessi Keyes ConstructionTaggart Architects
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARGENTA ARTS DISTRICT RESTAURANTS

SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR FALL DOGTOWN THROWDOWNS!September 11-12October 9-10

ATG Pavilion Groundbreaking
2026-05-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 N. Main St., North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States

Argenta Vibe Music Series-Lost Bayou Ramblers
2026-05-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 N. Main St., North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Join us Friday, May 16 for the Argenta Vibe Music Series featuring Lost Bayou Ramblers with opening act The Parker Unit! Due to construction at Argenta Plaza, this month’s event will take place across 6th Street at Argenta Green (Where you see the Piccolo Zoppe Circus) New location, same great vibes. SEE MAP BELOW.

Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to relax on the lawn while enjoying live music, local food vendors, and drinks in the Argenta Arts District. The event is free and open to the public.
Two-time Grammy-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers bring a high-energy, genre-bending sound rooted in Cajun traditions, blending ancient Louisiana melodies with modern rhythms, rock, and psychedelic influences for an unforgettable live show. Their electrifying performances are known to get crowds moving, whether you’re dancing a two-step or just soaking in the vibe.
Kicking off the evening, The Parker Unit, a sibling trio from Mountain View, Arkansas, brings a passion for music and entertaining that shines on stage. Their sound draws from bluegrass, country, old-time, swing, gospel, and more, creating a lively, feel-good experience. They love performing and strive to make every show fun and unforgettable for their audience.
Listen to Lost Bayou Ramblers
Listen to The Parker Unit
Schedule:
6:30 PM: Family Activities, Opening Act
7:30 PM: Main Act
Don’t forget! Argenta is an entertainment district. Get here early, grab a drink or bite to eat from one of our amazing local restaurants, and pick out the perfect spot to watch the show.
VIP EXPERIENCE
Join us in the Argenta Vibe Music Series VIP area.
Your $50 VIP experience includes:
– Tito’s Handmade Vodka Specialty Cocktail, Local Beer and Food from Four Quarter Bar
– Special VIP Seating
– And the best view and dance floor at the event!
Buy VIP Tickets

Dogtown Throwdown
2026-09-11 16:00 - 2026-09-12 22:00 | AR
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!

Join us for Argenta Dogtown Throwdown!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 114-10 pm

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 127 am-10 pm

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR FINAL DOGTOWN THROWDOWN!October 9-10
