As part of RazorRock Holiday Weekend 2019, the Argenta Downtown Council and the North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau are encouraging fans attending the doubleheader Arkansas Razorbacks basketball games at Simmons Bank Arena on Saturday December 21, to come early and stay late to dine, shop and celebrate in the Argenta Arts District.
“Argenta loves the Razorbacks basketball teams,” said Chris Kent, Executive Director of the Argenta Downtown Council. “We want to encourage all fans attending the games on Saturday to come early and stay late and enjoy all of the things downtown has to offer.”
Tickets are still available for the Arkansas Razorbacks vs. the Arkansas Little Rock Trojans women’s basketball game at 1 p.m. Saturday for $10 for adults and $5 for ages 17 and under. The Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Valparaiso Crusaders men’s basketball game starts at 7 p.m. Saturday and only has upper bowl left for $25 through Ticketmaster. Before, during and after the games, fans can enjoy a variety of events, dining and entertainment in downtown North Little Rock.
“RazorRock was started in 2009 as an opportunity to welcome the thousands of visitors coming to Central Arkansas for Razorback athletic events,” said Bob Major, North Little Rock CVB President & CEO. “We’re looking forward to the Razorback basketball games and hosting all the fans coming in this weekend.”
Schedule of Activities
Friday, December 20
- 12 p.m.: Downtown Tip Off Luncheon with Arkansas Men’s Basketball Coach Eric Musselman at Wyndham Riverfront North Little Rock at 12 p.m. SOLD-OUT
- 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Third Friday Argenta Art Walk (various locations along Main and 4th Streets)
- 8 p.m.: A Fertle Holiday at The Joint Theater & Coffeehouse
- 8 p.m.: Bree Ogden at Cregeen’s Irish Pub
- 8 p.m.: Haunted Argenta’s The Spirits of Christmas at Elks Lodge (123 E. Broadway Street)
- 10 p.m.: GOOD FOOT at Four Quarter Bar
Saturday, December 21
- All Morning: RazorRock Pre-Game at downtown restaurants
- 1 p.m.: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Little Rock Trojans Women’s Basketball, Simmons Bank Arena
- 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Central Arkansas Chapter of the Arkansas Alumni Association Happy Hour at The Joint Theater
- 3:30 p.m.: 1994 Arkansas National Championship Game to be shown at The Joint Theater
- 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Tusk V, the official live mascot of Razorback Athletics, will be outside Simmons Bank Arena in front of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. (weather permitting)
- 5:30 p.m.: Pep Rally with Razorback Spirit Squads and Hogwild Band outside Simmons Bank Arena in front of Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame of Fame
- 7 p.m.: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Valapariso Crusaders Men’s Basketball, Simmons Bank Arena
- 8 p.m.: A Fertle Holiday at The Joint Theater
- 8 p.m.: Harrisong at Cregeen’s Irish Pub
- 10 p.m.: Buh Jones Band at Four Quarter Bar
- All Evening: RazorRock Post-Game at downtown restaurants
Sunday, December 22
Downtown RazorRock Specials
- Argenta Nutrition: Red Energy Shots $2 each or free when you shoot and make a goal in the ball game inside. Gift card giveaways as well for easy stocking stuffers!
- Flyway Brewing: free sticker pack with every merch purchase (hats and shirts), free koozie with every canned beer (to go) purchase.
- Four Quarter Bar: $4 pints of Core Razorback Red beer
- PHD Day Spa: Razorback Face Tattoos $5, Red Tinsel & Extensions $10, Nail Print Decals $10
- Reno’s Argenta Cafe: $10 domestic buckets
- Skinny J’s: $5 Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s, $10 beer buckets all day
Downtown Dining
(check individual businesses for operating hours)
- Argenta Nutrition (Sa 9a-2p, Su 12p-3p)
- Benihana (F 11a-2p, 5-10p; Sa 11a-2p, 5-10p; Su 11:30a-2:30p, 5:30p-9p)
- Cregeen’s Irish Pub (F 11a-2a, Sa 11a-1a, Su 11a-12a)
- Crush Wine Bar (F 4:30-11p, Sa 7p-11p)
- Diamond Bear Brewing Company (F & Sa 11a-10p, Sun. 11a-9p)
- Flyway Brewing (F & Sa 11a-10p, Su 10a-9p)
- Four Quarter Bar (F & Sa 3p-2a, Su 12p-2a)
- KamiKaito (F & Sa 4:30p-10:30p)
- Mugs Cafe (F & Sa 7a-8p, Su 9a-2p)
- Reno’s Argenta Cafe (F 11a-2a, 11a-1a)
- Ristorante Capeo (F & Sa 5p-10p)
- Riverfront Steakhouse (F & Sa 5p-10p)
- Skinny J’s (F 11a-10p, Sa 9a-10p, Su 9a-9p)
Places to Stay
Transportation
Rock Region Metro Streetcar offers free transportation all day between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. with various stops throughout both downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock.
