LITTLE ROCK — 1 SAIL
Elaborate vessels of corrugated cardboard will sail around Greers Ferry Lake at the annual Cardboard Boat Races, 10 a.m. Saturday at Sandy Beach, Heber Springs. In addition to the races, there will be a volleyball tournament, sand-sculpting contest, treasure dig, tug of war and, of course, the boat demolition derby. Registration in the boat race is $45-$50 in advance, $50-$55 the day of the race. Call (800) 774-3237 or visit heber-springs.com.
2 SWOON Teen sensation Justin Bieber will perform at 7 p.m. today, Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Way, North Little Rock. He’ll be joined by opening acts Sean Kingston, Jessica Jurrel and The Stunners. Tickets are $31.30-$51.50. Call (800) 745-3000 or visit ticketmaster. com.
3 SERENADE
Call it “hot young country” and all three words — especially the “hot,” given recent weather conditions — should be correct, with a four-act country concert Friday night at Riverfest Amphitheatre in Little Rock. Eric Church and Luke Bryan are co-billed as headliners, with Randy Houser not far behind them, plus a “new” opening act, Whiskey Meyers. The show starts at 6:30 p.m., with the gates opening at 5. Lawn seats are $25 today, $29.50 Friday; with reserved seating and the general admission pit area $35; on sale in advance at Ticketmaster outlets, the amphitheater box office starting at 5 p.m. Friday or by calling (800) 745-3000 or visiting ticketmaster.com.
4 SWIM
Wild River Country celebrates 25 years of splashing and tubing with a birthday party, 3-10 p.m. Saturday. The 25th Birthday Celebration will include carnival games, a DJ and birthday cake. During the party, admission will drop to its 1985 rate of $8.99. The park is at 6820 Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock. Call (501) 753-8600 or visit wildrivercountry.com.
5 SIP
Get in on some Wonderland games at Alice’s Tea Party at the Museum of Discovery. A part of the “Alice’s Wonderland” exhibit, the party will include a caucus race, some very odd croquet and the science behind pouring tea. Showtimes are 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. today-Friday and 11:30 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday. Museum admission is $8, $7 for ages 65 and older and 1-12. Call (501) 396-7050 or visit amod.org.
6 STAY
It has been 10 years since the Humane Society of Pulaski County moved into its current shelter building, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road. Now, they’re inviting everyone to help celebrate with a birthday party, 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments and tours will be offered and people are invited to bring their adopted pets. Admission is free, but guests are requested to bring a toy for a dog or cat. Call (501) 227-6166.
7 SWILL Arkansas Celtic Music Society
presents an evening of traditional Irish music with accordionist Paddy O’Brien and guitarist/vocalist Pat Egan, 7 p.m. Saturday at Khalil’s Pub and Grill, 110 S. Shackleford Road. Admission is $10 and attendees must be 21 or older. Reservations are recommended. Call (501) 602-5508 or visit arcelts.com.
8 SNICKER Comedian-singer-songwriter Lulu Roman, best known as one of the regulars on the television show Hee Haw, will headline a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Rialto Theatre, 215 E. Broadway, Morrilton. Local gospel group Heaven’s Echoes will open. Tickets are $10, $12 for reserved seating. Call (501) 477-9955 or visit rialtoartscenter.com.
9 SNIFF
Conway Community Arts opens its production of Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher on a Thursday — at 7:30 p.m. today — with additional performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Aug. 5-7 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday and Aug. 8 in McCastlain Hall at the University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Len Schlientz plays Morrie and Tom McLeod plays Mitch. Tickets are $10, $5 for students; all proceeds go to the ALS Association. Call (501) 733-6220 or visit conwayarts.org.
10 SWAY
Wendy’s, Stamp Out Smoking, Cricket Communications, Street Jam Events and Power 92 Jamz brings you the Statewide Summer Jam, 9 p.m. (doors open at 8) Saturday at The Metroplex, Interstate 430 and Colonel Glenn Road. The bill includes Dorrough, Rich Boy, Propane, Jigg, Bertell, Kane & Abel and Swazy Baby; a number of unsigned bands will also perform. Tickets are $20 in advance at Ugly Mike’s, Uncle T’s and Goodfellas Barbershop in Little Rock and Dimeone Lifestyles in Pine Bluff; $30 at the door. Call (501) 246-3708 or visit streetjamevents.com.
Weekend, Pages 29 on 07/29/2010