Esquire Barber

Lights, camera, action! Aspiring filmmakers and fans of cinema, get your tickets to the Little Rock Film Festival to see screenings of the latest local and Southern films. The LRFF is also known for featuring some of the best narrative, documentary, and short films from around the globe. MovieMaker Magazine ranked the film festival on its list of "The Top 25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee".

Party from dusk until dawn at the Electric Cowboy. The bar offers nightly drink specials so even ballers on a budget can get their drink on while dancing the night away. Get ready to boogie to the best in Top 40, hip-hop, pop, rock, and country - it won't take long for you to make the Electric Cowboy your weekend nightlife spot.

Tour a little piece of American history at the Little Rock High School National Historic Site. The high school was the site of forced school desegregation during the Civil Rights movement in 1957. The visitor's center hosts exhibits about the desegregation of schools and information about the Civil Rights Movement in Arkansas and throughout America.

Take a boat out for a spin, test your arm strength rowing a canoe, use the winds to your advantage on a sailboat or cast a line in the waters of Lake Maumelle. The beautiful, blue lake is a great place to spend some time outdoors, soak up some sun and enjoy your favorite water sports. Don't forget your sunscreen!