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It’s Friday, Little Rock! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Sonny Williams’ Steak Room sold, The Pirates of Penzance, and St. Patrick’s Day Parade + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Major milestones statewide: March nonprofit news features Arkansas Community Foundation grants over $1 million, Teen Health Arkansas launched, arts honorees announced, UA Pulaski Tech endowment, and CDC funding to boost colorectal cancer screening — read the full roundup.
Heart program leadership shift: UAMS in Little Rock has appointed Dr. Srikanth Vallurupalli as director of cardiovascular medicine, after leading fellowship program and noninvasive cardiac lab since 2020, according to a March 2 announcement — read the full story.
Fine-dining landmark enters new era: Little Rock’s Sonny Williams’ Steak Room has been purchased by Keet Restaurant Group. New owners include Jim Keet and his sons, while the core menu of steaks and seafood stays — meet the full ownership team.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Supplies without the chaos: Whether you’re restocking brushes, hunting the perfect sketchbook, or eyeing gloriously odd decorative papers, Art Outfitters keeps Little Rock makers moving with deep shelves and real human advice. When ideas spark, expect to leave with exactly what your project needs, plus the lift your mood was after.
Backyard hangouts, unlocked: If your porch steps wobble or you’re dreaming of a bigger grilling zone, Little Rock Fence & Deck designs and builds custom wood or composite decks, plus repairs, so you can enjoy your yard this week… no more ‘we should fix that’ talks.
Shuck-and-smile time: Craving something unfussy and spot-on? The Oyster Bar serves briny oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp, fried catfish, and po’boys in a lively Cajun setting. A Little Rock go-to for midweek catch-ups that often become one more round.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎨 2nd Friday Art Night @ Historic Arkansas Museum | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Grab your jacket and swing by 2nd Friday Art Night at HAM for Harrisong’s live set, a crisp cucumber mocktail, and Arkansas Made beer from New Province. Roam the historic grounds, swap seeds with CALS and ROOST, and enjoy a free night out you’ll remember.
🎉 River Market Grand Reopening Party @ Puppy Community | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – River Market’s throwing a Puppy Community reopening, and your four-legged dictator is invited. Grab up to 50% off treats and toys, raid the dog snack bar, browse Whimsy and Wonder’s cat art, and nab a swag bag if you’re one of the first 50.
🏴 The Pirates of Penzance @ Wildwood Park for the Arts | Friday (3/13) at 7:30 PM – At the theater, it means pirates, patter, and an ingenious loophole only Gilbert and Sullivan could love. The Pirates of Penzance sails in with a lovestruck tenor, a fibbing Major-General, and that famous tongue-twister. You know the song, try not to sing along, or do.
♻ 2026 Keep Little Rock Beautiful Cleanup @ Clinton School of Public Service | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Grab your gloves and meet at the Clinton School for the 17th annual citywide cleanup, where you’ll check in, grab supplies and snacks, then fan out to tidy up downtown with your neighbors. Civic pride, fresh air, and a hot dog for your trouble.
🏋 Lift, Sip & Snack @ Club Fit | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Think you can earn your brie with a few squats? Club Fit in Riverdale is hosting an all-levels bootcamp followed by charcuterie, mimosas, and mingling, with kid activities so yours can jump while you sip. Perks, raffles, and zero intimidation, just neighbors and good vibes.
☘ 25th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Little Rock-North Little Rock, Arkansas metropolitan area | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Join the 25th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, rolling from downtown North Little Rock to downtown Little Rock. Bring the family, wear some green you actually own, and wave at every bagpiper like they’re Cousin Sean. Want in on the lineup? irisharkansas.org.
🛠 Repair Cafe @ Dee Brown Library | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Skip the landfill guilt and bring that wobbly lamp, sputtering blender, split seam, or bike with opinions to the Repair Café at Dee Brown Library. Monthly, it’s free, one item per person, tools included, and handy folks can volunteer too.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Little Rock report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 70°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 75°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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