Things to do next week and next month
Next week
Running: The fastest horses in Arkansas break out of the gate as Oaklawn starts its 2016 season on Jan. 15. The park opens at 11 a.m. and the first race starts at 12:30 p.m. The season continues on weekends through the Arkansas Derby on April 16. Reserved seats are $2.50 weekdays, $4.50 Saturday-Sunday. Call (800) 625-5296 or visit oaklawn.com.
Next month
Rocking: Def Leppard, rockers with a string of hits including "Love Bites," "Pour Some Sugar on Me" and "Animal," hits the stage with Styx and Tesla at North Little Rock's Verizon Arena, 7 p.m. Feb. 9. Tickets are $53.50-$119. Call (800) 745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com.
Weekend on 01/07/2016