Good morning, Little Rock.

Local restaurant Wing It Forward plans a mid-July opening in the former Tuesday Morning space on Cantrell Road to serve World Champion wings while supporting the Arkansas Food Bank — Mad Slice Pizza + Beer opened Tuesday on East Markham Street offering New York-style pizza and local draft beer.

Sad Daddy is set to celebrate its CD-release with live shows in Hot Springs and Little Rock this week.

The band will perform on Thursday at Maxine’s Live in Hot Springs at 9 p.m. and host a singalong on Sunday at White Water Tavern in Little Rock at 5 p.m.

Wildwood casts its all-55 and older musical with Singin’ in the Rain Sr. at Lucy Lockett Cabe Festival Theatre at Wildwood Park for the Arts, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, as director Christina Muñoz Madsen highlights Music Theatre International’s (Broadway Senior) initiative for accessible performances.

The CALS Main Library hosts Books & Beats on Saturday from 5-7 p.m. to celebrate Black Music Month with live music by DJ Ally Lynn (local social media host Deshaun Six provides commentary) while offering free admission and complimentary light bites.

Jon Claas, a champion sailboat racer and dance studio founder who built community ties in Little Rock, died Friday at age 89.

He started Dansarts and Claas Repairs — businesses that enriched local arts and mentored talent.

A recent federal report found Arkansas electric utilities disconnected 210,901 customers in 2024 out of 1.5 million, a figure that placed the state 16th nationwide on shutoffs.

The report also noted protections preventing disconnections during extreme forecasts (below 32°F or above 95°F) for vulnerable customers.

Jai Durvasula, 12, of El Dorado won the Arkansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee yesterday at the University of Central Arkansas' Windgate Center in Conway and now will compete for a top prize in Washington (D.C.) while his entry focused on improving literacy access.

UAMS will begin operating the Encore Medical Center in Bryant this fall when it assumes full control Oct.

1 from Arkansas Heart Hospital. The 108,000 sqft, 53-bed facility will expand care services and integrate existing staff — serving Saline County residents and patients from Hot Springs and Texarkana.

Arkansas track star Sanu Jallow-Lockhart was named a semifinalist for The Bowerman on Wednesday.

She set a collegiate record in the 800 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Championships and won her first SEC championship at the Razorback event.

Arkansas athletics director Hunter Yurachek discussed the CommunityAmerica Razorback Stadium naming rights deal yesterday during a press conference, marking a significant update for local sports.

The Razorbacks baseball team gained a commitment from right-handed pitcher Chris Diaz Wednesday.

The FGCU junior, known for a fastball in the 91 to 93 mph range and a sharp slider, is eligible for the MLB Draft — making him the 14th transfer this offseason.

Singin' In The Rain Sr.

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Wildwood Park for the Arts — Tickets from $32 — Experience a can't-miss live show that brings the classic musical to life.

Mike Paramore Live Comedy

8-11 p.m. — Loony Bin Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Mike Paramore's stand-up performance.

The Crème De La Crème - Little Rock

8 p.m.-1 a.m. — Little Rock Marriott — 25+ to enter — Experience a soulful and eclectic cocktail party with live performances by DON DEIGO & NICK HUD.

Louisiana Krewe vs Little Rock Rangers Soccer Match

6-8 p.m. — War Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch Louisiana Krewe take on Little Rock Rangers in an exciting USL League Two showdown.

Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Evening — Arkansas Repertory Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a dazzling musical rendition of the beloved Biblical story with diverse musical styles.

Junk Journaling Workshop

4-5 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Argenta Public Library — Free entry — Discover the joy of screen-free creativity while transforming paper scraps into unique art.

J & The Causeways Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Stickyz Rock'n'Roll Chicken Shack — $10 cover — Experience an evening of original soulful tunes with J & The Causeways.

Evanescence 2026 World Tour

7-10 p.m. — Simmons Bank Arena — Discount tickets available — Experience the haunting sounds of Evanescence alongside Spiritbox and Nova Twins on the 2026 World Tour.

Meditative Sundays

2-3 p.m. — Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts — Free entry — Experience meditation, sound baths, and yoga led by mindfulness specialists in an enriching environment.

Summer Art Club: Create Your Own Amulet

2-3 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Laman Public Library — Registration required — Craft your own amulet using metal tooling techniques for charm and protection.