Argenta Arts District

The Main Thing's "A Fertle Holiday"
2024-12-21 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-20 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-13 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-06 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-30 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-29 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The Joint, 301 Main St #102, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
November 29th thru December 28th
This original two-act comedy chronicles the Fertle Family’s trouble-ridden reunion in the tiny town of Dumpster, Arkansas, as they attempt to entertain their rich relatives from San Diego. The Main Thing comedy trio brings the quirky family to life by portraying all the relatives and townspeople needed to create the illusion of a bustling Christmas get-together.

Third Friday Night Art Walk
2024-12-20 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-15 17:00 - 20:00 | 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

Arkansas Razorbacks vs. UCA Bears
2024-12-14 15:00 | Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States

Make It Merry Market
2024-12-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-13 17:00 - 20:00 | The Innovation Hub, 204 E 4th St, North Little Rock, 72114, United States
The Make It Merry Market is a two-day event filled with festive spirit and creative energy. Held at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, this market offers a unique opportunity for makers to display their talents and for visitors to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. From handcrafted jewelry to custom woodwork, our market celebrates the diverse skills of our local artisans. Join us for a weekend of shopping, entertainment, and holiday fun!

Justin Timberlake - The Forget Tomorrow World Tour
2024-12-10 19:30 | Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Justin Timberlake is a multi-talented entertainer, recording artist, record producer, songwriter and actor. Throughout his career, he’s sold over 54 million albums and 63 million singles globally, and a further 70 million records as the lead vocalist of *NSYNC. Justin has won ten GRAMMY Awards across the pop, dance and R&B genres, including his successful solo albums Man of the Woods, The 20/20 Experience, FutureSex/LoveSounds, and his debut solo album, Justified – as well as his collaborations with Jay-Z. He’s garnered over 23 billion audio and video streams globally and won four Emmy Awards for his memorable stints on “Saturday Night Live.” On the big screen, he’s lent his voice to DreamWorks’ animated franchise phenomena TROLLS, including the third installment, 2023’s TROLLS BAND TOGETHER. His hit record “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” from TROLLS was nominated for “Best Original Song” at the 2017 Academy Awards.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra-The Lost Christmas Eve
2024-12-08 19:30, 2024-12-08 15:00 | Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is a progressive rock band founded as an outlet for the many rock operas late rock industry veteran, producer, composer, and musician Paul O’Neill was writing.
TSO was created to push the boundaries of what was possible for a band to create – both musically and visually. Paul O’Neill dreamed of a different kind of “band” that is not limited by the confines of traditional rock acts and instead established one with multiple singers who could inhabit the various characters he was writing into his rock operas.
Although TSO is best known for their Capra-esque trilogy of holiday records – Christmas Eve & Other Stories, The Christmas Attic, and The Lost Christmas Eve – they have also released several other rock operas. Beethoven’s Last Night (2000) was the first of these non-holiday rock operas and tells a compelling tale of a battle for Beethoven’s soul between good and evil. It features instrumental crossovers between classical composers and contemporary rock, along with original vocal tracks featuring Patti Russo (Meatloaf) as the character Teresa, Beethoven’s love. Later albums take on great themes such as war and redemption, namely Night Castle (2009). Night Castle was TSO’s first Top 5 album debut and included a bonus track featuring Greg Lake (Emerson, Lake & Palmer, King Crimson), who was one of TSO’s greatest influences. Letters From The Labyrinth (2015) was another Top 10 release for TSO. In total, TSO has sold in excess of 12 million albums and DVDs.
Consistently one of the Top 25 touring acts in the country, TSO shows no signs of slowing down. Since its touring debut in 1999, TSO has played over 2,000 Winter Tour shows for more than 18 million fans. So far TSO has also donated over $18 million from these tours to local charities.
At the time of his passing, O’Neill had several TSO projects in various stages of completion at his recording studio in Florida. He also had two finalized rock operas: Romanov: When Kings Must Whisper, about the 1917 Russian Revolution, along with a live concert adaptation of Night Castle. O’Neill also planned to eventually bring the TSO experience to Broadway. Nearly 25 years after the release of their first album, Trans-Siberian Orchestra continues to create and live on.

North Little Rock Christmas Parade
2024-12-08 14:00 | Argenta Arts District
Join us in the Argenta Arts District for the annual North Little Rock Christmas Parade! The festivities kick off at 2 PM—grab your friends and family, and let’s make holiday memories together! 🎄✨
Don’t miss the lights, music, and all the joyful cheer along Main Street. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Gabriel Iglesias: Don't Worry Be Fluffy
2024-12-06 20:00 | Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of the world’s most successful stand-up comedians. He recently became the second highest grossing touring comedian and is one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over 1.1 billion views and over 25 million fans on social media.
Iglesias has been included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 40 Comedy Players” issue alongside comedy giants Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Lorne Michaels. He was also recently honored with the cover of Variety’s comedy issue. The comedian has had the distinct honor of being one of the few to headline and sell-out Madison Square Garden in New York, Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and The Sydney Opera House in Australia.
Gabriel Iglesias is the youngest of six children, raised by a single mother in Long Beach, CA. It was during his childhood that he developed a strong sense of humor to deal with the obstacles he faced. In 1997, he set out to hone his comedic skills, and performed stand-up anywhere he could find an audience; including biker bars and hole-in the-wall joints. Gabriel’s stand-up comedy is a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring his personal experiences to life. His unique and animated comedy style has made him popular among fans of all ages.

A Christmas Story: The Musical
2024-12-04 - 2024-12-22 | Argenta Contemporary Theater, 405 Main St, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun.
This musical, which received rave reviews on its Broadway run, is based on the movie classic that runs round-the-clock on television every Christmas. All the iconic scenes from the movie are here: Ralphie’s friend, Flick, getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole; his brother, Randy, getting dressed in his snowsuit; the bullies, Farkus and Dill; the leg lamp award; the bunny suit; Christmas dinner; and many others.

Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let's Play
2024-12-01 16:00 | Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
In “Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play” presented by Walmart, Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from “SuperKitties” and Ariel from “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can Team Spidey from “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” find out who is behind this and help save the playdate?

Northern Lights Festival
2024-11-23 15:00 - 19:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 N. Main St., North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
North Little Rock’s annual holiday festival returns to Argenta Plaza November 23, 2024! Free, family-friendly holiday fun includes photos with Santa (Black Santa ARK LLC), live entertainment and kids’ holiday activities from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the Piccolo Zoppé Winter Circus opening performances at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Piccolo Zoppé Winter Circus
2024-11-23 - 2024-12-08 | Argenta Green Park, 100 Bishop Lindsey Ave., North Little Rock, United States
What better time than the Christmas season to gather your family and indulge in live entertainment at its finest.
Piccolo Zoppé Winter Circus, is a magical European circus that is sure to capture your heart. The Zoppé family has been performing since 1842. 181 years have passed and we would like for you to meet our family under our beautiful intimate theater tent.
When you arrive you’ll be greeted by some of our performers in our gathering tent where you’ll be entertained by them and invited to emerge in the surroundings, stepping back in time, and indulging in European pastries, popcorn, cotton candy, and other delectable delights.
As you enter the main tent you will soon become aware that our circus is ardently different. Petite and unique. You will become enchanted with our performance and before you leave you will be part of our family.
Please join us for a most unforgettable experience.
Piccolo Zoppé is now in it’s Winter Season.
​We hope to see you this Holiday.

Argenta Acoustic Music Series: Ethan Case ft. The Photon Symphony
2024-11-21 19:30 | The Joint, 301 Main St #102, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Acoustic double-neck guitarist and Candyrat recording artist Ian Ethan Case (Boston, USA) is quickly becoming recognized as “one of the most creative and engaging fingerstyle guitarists in the world” (International Center for Creativity.)
His unmistakable, one-of-a-kind playing style and compositional voice have drawn praise from icons like guitarist John McLaughlin (Mahavishnu Orchestra), bassist Lee Sklar (James Taylor), Windham Hill Records founder Will Ackermann, and Fingerstyle guitar legend Don Ross, who declared his live performance “some of the most massively inventive musicianship I’ve ever heard/seen.” Other listeners have described his music as a cross between Michael Hedges, Steve Reich, and Pat Metheny.

The Blues Is Alright Tour
2024-11-16 19:00 | Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
ABOUT KING GEORGE
Bursting onto the Southern Soul scene with his signature party-centric sound filled with R&B flair, King George has quickly become a fan-favorite. Based out of Hopkins, South Carolina, King George exploded on the Southern Soul scene and rose quickly to headliner status on The Blues Is Alright Tour this past Spring 2023. His highly anticipated album, Juke Joint Music was released in 2022 after launching onto the music scene via YouTube in 2020. For old-school music lovers, King George’s music is the perfect combination of R&B, soul and funk that is sure to get anyone to do a little two-step. With his rich tone and satin-smooth vocals, his songs, “Keep on Rollin,” “Too Long,” “Friday Night” and “Leave & Party” are his top hits. There can only be one king: King George. For more information on King George, visit www.803kinggeorge.com and follow @King George on Facebook and @803kinggeorge on Instagram.

ABOUT TUCKA
Equally influenced by R. Kelly and Barry White, Louisiana’s Tucka James is an R&B singer who can deliver “pillow talk” songs that recall the grooves of the ‘70s, ‘80s and 2010’s. He kicked off his career in 2007, singing lead vocals with Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band. He introduced his solo career in 2008, along with his nickname “the King of Swing.” He soon became a regional Louisiana favorite and opened gigs for Mystikal and Lenny Williams. His Love Rehab album landed in 2009 with songs like “Sex on My Mind” and “Myspace Love.” Forever King followed in 2011, then in 2015 he released Love Rehab 2. For more information on Tucka, visit www.tuckajames.com and follow @TUCKA on Facebook and @tuckakingofswing on Instagram.

ABOUT POKEY BEAR
Wardell “Pokey Bear” Brown was born on February 2, 1970 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is known for his soulful sound of music in the Blues/Southern Soul genre; however, he did not start out that way. Pokey Bear began his career as a rap music artist, but after doing it for a while decided to try other styles. His venture off into other styles of music would lead him to be the soulful singer that he is today. He was first recognized in music for his first two projects produced by Beat Flippa. Particularly his songs entitled “They Call me Pokey” and “Side Piece,” The song “Side Piece” happened as a result of a hook that was written by Heavy in which he asked Pokey to write lyrics to. He has worked with artists such as Tyree Neal, Adrian Bagher, Ms. Pat, Veronica Raelle and Cupid. For more information on Pokey Bear, follow @Big Pokey Bear-JSP on Facebook and @bigpokeybearjsp on Instagram.

ABOUT THEODIS EALEY
Blues guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, producer and entertainer are just a few of the titles that describe the phenomenon of Theodis Ealey. This Mississippi native first picked up an instrument when his older brother, “Y” “Z” Ealey first taught him how to play at the age of four. Ichiban Records, a respected blues label in Atlanta, recognized Theodis’ multiple talents and immediately signed him to a deal in 1991. Over the next six years, Theodis and Ichiban Records would enjoy four very successful albums. The “Bluesman Lover” made lemonade out of lemons when Ichiban Records eventually closed its doors. Seizing the moment, Theodis Ealey used this opportunity to create his new label home, IFGAM Records. The 2004 “Stand Up In It” project was a runaway success as the No. 1 Single on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles Sales Chart for five consecutive weeks, debuting at No. 5 on Billboard’s Blues Album Chart and No. 69 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop Charts. For more information on Theodis Ealey, visit www.Theodis Ealey.com and follow @Theodis Ealey Official on Facebook, @theodisealey on Instagram and @theodisealey on Twitter.

ABOUT J-WONN
Jawonn Smith, better known by his stage name J-Wonn, is a soul singer that hails from Jackson, Mississippi and has built a name for himself following the release of his hit single “I Got This Record”. His love of Blues came from growing up around his mother and grandmother, who would often sing around the house. At the age of 13, J-Wonn began writing music of his own and went on to write for many Blues and Soul singers. One of his proudest writing credits came from penning a track for the legendary soul artist Lenny Williams. During high school, he was a member of a hip-hop group that also included elements of R&B. The group gained an artist development deal, and it helped Smith to learn a lot about navigating the music industry. It also gave him an opportunity to grow as an artist. J-Wonn’s latest single entitled “Move On” is available on all digital & video platforms.” J-Wonn followed up “I Got This Record” with several other hits that were in continuous rotation on Southern Soul radio stations across the Southeast region. He has also won several awards from various outlets including Best Entertainer, Artist of the Year and Best New Single. He finished working on his second full-length album The Legacy which had led to collaborations with a wide range of different artists and an expansion of his brand of J-Wonn’s world to new ears. His latest single entitled “Move On” is doing great J-Wonn also released the video on his VEVO channel. For more information on J-Wonn, please visit www.J-WONN.com and follow @jwonn on Facebook.

ABOUT WEST LOVE
Hailing from the Mississippi Delta, West’s voice carries the weight of generations of blues legends and the passion of her own experiences. With a mesmerizing stage presence and a voice that’s equal parts gravel and honey, West Love has earned a reputation as a modern-day blues torchbearer. She weaves tales of love, loss, and life’s struggles into every note, evoking raw emotions that resonate deep within the listener’s soul. West’s distinctive guitar skills, inspired by the greats like Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters, complement her evocative vocals, creating a sound that’s both timeless and contemporary. She has graced stages worldwide, leaving audiences enchanted with his authentic blues sound. West Love is a true testament to the enduring power of the blues and a reminder that its heartbeat continues to thrive in the hands of exceptional artists like her.

Jazz at The Joint: Rex Gregory
2024-11-14 19:30 | The Joint, 301 Main St #102, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
A New Orleans based saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, Rex Gregory has performed and/or recorded with a diverse array of luminaries such as Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Rickie Lee Jones, Jason Marsalis, Dr. John, Derek Smith aka Pretty Lights, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Stanton Moore, Herlin Riley, and many others.

For KING + COUNTRY LIVE: Unsung Hero Tour 2024
2024-11-07 19:00 | Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
KING + COUNTRY is one of the music industry’s most respected and decorated duos, and was recently nominated for a 2024 GRAMMY® Award with multi-Platinum recording artist Jordin Sparks for ” LOVE ME LIKE I AM,” marking the eighth GRAMMY® nomination of the duo’s career (with four wins). “ LOVE ME LIKE I AM (feat. Jordin Sparks),” was the duo’s 13th #1 hit single on Billboard’s Christian Airplay Chart, followed by their recent single “What Are We Waiting For?,” which marks their 14th #1 track (and 9th consecutive #1 hit single) on Billboard airplay. Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone have been awarded four GRAMMY® Awards, an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, 10 GMA Dove Awards, and 17 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Their 13 No.1 songs have produced an astonishing 2 billion career streams.

The RIAA Platinum-selling act’s live show has been hailed as a must-see concert event that continues to wow sold-out crowds whether in the U.S., Australia, Germany, Netherlands, or New Zealand. for KING + COUNTRY’s WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?, released this year, became the duo’s second Top 10 album on the Billboard 200; following their RIAA Gold certified album, BURN THE SHIPS, which also debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. The duo has had seven consecutive No. 1 songs including “For God Is With Us,” “joy.,” “TOGETHER” (feat. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly),” and the 11-week Platinum smash, “God Only Knows.” The global hitmakers have collaborated with a diverse list of artists including Jordin Sparks, Hillary Scott, Dolly Parton, NEEDTOBREATHE and Timbaland, amongst others.

Joel and Luke Smallbone are committed to various philanthropic efforts focused on human trafficking, children in need, as well as numerous programs in support of the arts. In addition, “UNSUNG HERO” Joel Smallbone’s directorial debut film from for KING + COUNTRY Entertainment has been picked up by Lionsgate with a theatrical release date of April 26, 2024. Titled from the duo’s song of the same name that was dedicated to their parents, the biopic follows the Smallbone family’s immigration from Australia to the United States.

Creed - Are You Ready? Tour
2024-11-03 19:00 | Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
The GRAMMY® and American Music Award-winning CREED formed in Tallahassee, Florida, in 1994. The more than one billion streams between “Higher,” “My Sacrifice,” “One Last Breath,” “With Arms Wide Open,” and “My Own Prison” on Spotify alone is a testament to the band’s enduring power. Nearly 30 years after CREED’s formation, the ubiquitous anthems composed by singer Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti, performed for millions of fans around the world together with drummer Scott Phillips and bassist Brian Marshall, are part of modern rock and alternative’s DNA.

My Own Prison (1997) is one of the late 20th century’s biggest debuts. Human Clay (1999) and Weathered (2001) both entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 1. Full Circle (2009), released after a hiatus, bowed at No. 1 on the Top Rock, Hard Rock, and Alternative charts and No. 2 on the Billboard 200. With more than 53 million albums sold worldwide, CREED stands alongside iconic bands like Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, and Metallica as one of an elite few hard rock outfits to earn RIAA Diamond-certified status, for more than 11 million sales of Human Clay in the United States. After an eleven-year hiatus, Creed officially reunited in July 2023 and announced that they would be headlining two different Summer of ’99 cruise festivals in April 2024 which resulted in immediate sell-outs.

CHANGE OF DATE! Tulip Planting
2024-11-03 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!

Lainey Wilson: Country's Cool Again
2024-11-01 19:00 | Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
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“Nothing gets me buzzin’ like putting on a show and singing along with the crowd,” said Wilson. “I want to give a big thank you to all of the fans who have continuously showed up and showed out this year. We can’t wait to see you nationwide on the “Country’s Cool Again Tour!”

As the leading female nominee and winner at the 2023 ACM awards with, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of The Year, Visual Media and Musical Event of the Year and reigning CMA 2022 Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm of the industry. Critically acclaimed and touted as a top “artist to watch,” to being crowned the most nominated artist at both the 2023 CMA Awards (with a record breaking nine nominations) and CMT Music Awards, the Louisiana native has made a name for herself in the industry as one of music’s hottest and most buzzed-about new artists.
Landing her first No. 1 with her PLATINUM Certified ACM Song of the Year, “Things A Man Oughta Know,” nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams, she has won over legions of fans with her signature Bell Bottom Country sound and aesthetic, which blends traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare. A prolific and sought-after songwriter (having co-writer credits on songs by artists including Luke Combs, Flatland Calvary, and more), Lainey is a fresh, fierce voice in Nashville, delivering CMA-nominated album of the year with her label debut, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’. With a rockstar stage presence, her artistry has taken her across the globe, performing for sold-out crowds throughout the US, UK, and Germany with notable names like Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Ashley McBryde, and more.
Adding to her growing list of endeavors, Wilson was recently named “Tractor Supply Brand Ambassador,” was honored at Billboard’s Women in Music Awards with the Rulebreaker Award, and most recently joined forces with Wrangler as the face of their 2023 fall/winter women’s collection.
For more information and upcoming tour dates, visit www.laineywilson.com or follow on Instagram @laineywilson / Twitter @laineywilson / Facebook.com/laineywilsonmusic.

Argenta Fright Night
2024-10-26 19:00 - 22:00 | E.O. Manees House, 216 W 4th St, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114
Get Spooky for a Cause: Halloween Bash to Benefit North Little Rock Animal Shelter!
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BOO! Are you ready for the spookiest night of the year?
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Join us for a fangtastic Halloween Costume Party at the E.O. Manees House, North Little Rock’s premiere event venue! Get ready for a night of ghostly fun, devilish drinks, and bone-chilling beats!
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Date: October 26th
Time: 7 pm – 10 pm

GET TICKETS HERETickets include light hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and spooktacular Tito’s cocktails. Must be 21+ to attend.

Best part? It’s all for a good cause! This event will benefit the North Little Rock Animal Shelter, so come dressed in your Halloween best and support our furry friends.
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Don’t forget to pull out all the stops on your costume!
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So, mark your calendars, grab your capes and wands, and let’s make it a night to remember!
