Little Rock hosts major concerts and community events this week
Former President Bill Clinton and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will speak Monday at Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock. They will discuss football and its cultural impact across the southern states.
Their talk is titled “The State of Football.” The event explores the sport’s role in Southern business and everyday life. Former President Bill Clinton and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will also address the Little Rock Touchdown Club.
Several live music acts perform on Tuesday. Breaking Benjamin and Chevelle headline a rock concert at the Walmart AMP. Starset and Kami Kehoe join the bill for that show.
Other performances take place on Tuesday night. Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy share a stage at The Momentary. Rapper Rico Nasty performs Tuesday at The Hall in Little Rock.
Classic film fans can visit the Ron Robinson Theater on Tuesday night. The venue will screen “Strangers on a Train” for HITCHCOCKTOBERFEST. The screening celebrates the film’s 75th anniversary.
Midweek activities continue on Wednesday. Rock band Alien Ant Farm plays at The Hall. Scarhaven opens the Wednesday show.
Also on Wednesday, White Water Tavern hosts the Arkansas Music Industry Meetup. Musicians, promoters, venue operators and fans will gather to discuss the local scene. Author J. Christopher McNeal holds a book signing Wednesday at Pocket Dimension Bookshoppe in North Little Rock. He will read from his novel “Tshepo’s Purgatory.”
Education leaders will gather Wednesday evening at Ron Robinson Theater. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reporter Josh Snyder leads the LEARNS Act Community Conversation. The session covers education issues in the state.
Live music wraps up Thursday with a benefit show at White Water Tavern. The lineup features Madman Morgan, .Horse Funeral. and We Do Not Belong Here. The concert raises funds for local nonprofit The Van.
Venues across central Arkansas regularly stage touring acts and community discussions. Simmons Bank Arena and local theaters provide spaces for civic speakers, concerts and public forums. These gatherings allow residents to hear artists and public figures in regional settings.
The scheduled activities take place from Oct. 12 through Oct. 15. Venues open doors throughout the week for attendees in Little Rock and surrounding areas.
