Greek Food Festival
Chow
down on baklava, gyros, sourota and other Mediterranean favorites as you scope
out the performances, children’s activities, church tours and Old World Market
at the annual International Greek Food Festival. The festival is open 11 a.m.-9
p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday at Annunc iation Greek Orthodox
Church,
1100 Napa Valley Drive
.
There will be a drive-through with limite d menu, and for $10, valet parking
service. Admission, regular parking and trolley service are free. Call (501)
221-5300 or visit greekfoodfest.com
.
Dino Dash
Dinosaurs
and humans are invited to tie on their running shoes for the
Museum of Discovery
’s
annual Dino Dash Saturday in the River Market District. The 5K walk/run for
ages 5 and older begins at 8 a.m., followed by the 1K Family Fun Run for all
ages at 9 a.m. Registration before Saturday is $25, $30 at the race. Runners
and nonrunners can play and learn with the science demonstrations, games and
crafts at Discovery Fest, 7-10:30 a.m. Admission is free. Call (501) 396-7050
or visit amod.org.
Comedy Throwdown
ImprovLittleRock
will improvise its way through two shows Saturday at the Public Theatre,
616 Center St., Little
Rock
: For “The Comedy Throwdown” at 7 p.m., two
teams battle it out in shortform games, scenes and songs; Jason Pederson of
KATV, Channel 7, is the guest judge. And at 10 is a longform fantasy epic,
“Lord of the Thrones.” Tickets to each show are $8. Call (501) 374-7529 or
visit improvlittlerock.com
.
Aladdin
The
dancers with Arkansas Festival Ballet bring a touch of Middle Eastern
storytelling to Little Rock with their production of Aladdin, 7:30 p.m.
Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at the Arkansas Arts Center Children’s
Theatre, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Advance tickets are $20, $15 for
children and students, $5 more at the door. Call (501) 227-5320 or visit
arkansasdance.org.
Antique Alley Arkansas Antique Show
Those
bitten by the antique bug can indulge at the Antique Alley Arkansas Antique
Show. The
Conway
Expo
Center
,
2505 E. Oak St., Conway
, plays host to this sale of collectible
toys, furniture, jewelry, glass and war memorabilia, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and
noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission for both days is $3, $1 for children 12 and
under. Call (501) 230-5728 or visit antiquealleyarkansas.com.
Farmers Market
The
Little Rock Farmers Market has reopened for the growing season with tables full
of crafts and fresh produce, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the River Market. This year’s market, which features a “Veggie Valet” food pick-up service,
will continue Tuesdays and Saturdays through October. Call (501) 375-2552 or
visit rivermarket.info.com
Extreme Deep: Mission to the Abyss
Have
adventures on the dark ocean floor at the
Museum
of
Discovery
’s newest exhibit,
“Extreme Deep:
Mission
to the Abyss.” The interactive exhibit, which includes the chance to move a
remotely operated vehicle over a model of Titanic’s deck, opens Saturday and
continues through July 29 in
Little
Rock
. Also this weekend, the museum hosts its Nano
Days hands-on exploration of nano technology, today-Saturday. Admission is $10,
$8 for ages 1-12 and 60 and older. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday,
1-5 p.m. Sunday. Call (501) 396-7050 or visit amod.org.
Brandon's Rock Town Distillery Tour
Tour Arkansas' 1st legal distillery and taste the award winning spirits on Saturdays at 1:30p.m. and 3p.m. Admission is $7. Call 501-907-5244 or visit www.drinkbrandons.com
Saturday Morning Group Ride
A recreational ride hosted by the Bicycle Friendly Community Committee takes place every Saturday at 7a.m. starting at River Trail Rentals. Call 501-374-5505
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