Upcoming Events
Used Book Sale
The Central Arkansas Library System is kicking off its first used book sale of 2025! Join us from 2-5 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Port Industrial Hub, located at 7773 Sloane Drive, Little Rock. Get paperbacks for just $1 and hardbacks for $2. You can also grab “bargain boxes” filled with books on a specific topic for just $2. All proceeds support the CALS Foundation, funding events like the Six Bridges Book Festival and various library programs. You can donate books at any CALS branch, excluding the Main and Roberts libraries during their renovations.
Vintage Military Gear Show
Visit the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History at 503 E. Ninth St., Little Rock, for the second Vintage Military Gear Show this Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Explore a collection of uniforms, helmets, and weapons, displayed by Arthur Eschenburg and Hayden Lang. Entry is free! For more details, call (501) 376-4602.
Theater Performances
A Year With Frog & Toad
The Actors Theatre of Little Rock presents “A Year With Frog & Toad,” a charming musical based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved books. Performances run through March 1 at Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets cost $25, with discounts available for students and seniors. Check out actorstheatrelr.org for more information.
School of Rock
Catch “School of Rock the Musical” at Argenta Contemporary Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. This lively show, based on the hit film, runs until February 23, featuring a group of students who transform into a rock band under the guidance of a substitute teacher. Tickets range from $10 to $88. Note that all performances are sold out, but a waiting list is available at argentacontemporarytheatre.org.
Seussical Jr.
The Royal Theatre Young Players turn the stage into the Jungle of Nool with “Seussical Jr.” Performances are set for 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, with weekend matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20, with discounts for seniors and students. Visit ticketleap.events for tickets.
Stuck on a Train to Nowhere
Arkansas State University’s theater department presents “Stuck on a Train to Nowhere,” a unique play created through improvisation. Performances are on February 21-23, exploring the life of passengers trapped on a mysterious, never-ending train. This show contains mature themes. Tickets cost $15, or $10 for seniors and faculty. Students with an ID get in for free. More details can be found at AState.edu/tickets.
Auditions
Auditions for The Sound of Music
The Royal Theater is holding auditions for “The Sound of Music” on February 22. Prepare 32 bars of a song, and remember to bring your own instrumental track for accompaniment. Callbacks will take place the following evening. Fill out the audition form and secure a time slot at signupgenius.com.
Additional Opportunities
Nominations for Six Bridges Book Festival
The Central Arkansas Library System is looking for nominations for authors with new books in 2025 for the Six Bridges Book Festival. Nominations are open until March 7. The festival takes place from September 28 to October 5, featuring free discussions, readings, and more. For more info, visit sixbridgesbookfestival.org or call (501) 918-3000.
