FRIDAY 12/9
Rodney Block & The Real Music Lovers headline “A Soulful Christmas,” with singing from Jeron, Mia McNeal, Dee Davis and Bijoux, Twelve Modern Lounge, 9 p.m., $10-$20.
The Arkansas Chamber Singers present a “Holiday Concert,” including performances of Respighi’s “Laud to the Nativity” and the premiere of a new work by Scottish composer Cecilia McDowell, Covenant Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m., $10-$18.
It’s 2nd Friday Art Night and at the Historic Arkansas Museum, there will be an eggnog competition, music from The Meshugga Klezmer Band and a new exhibit, “Found—Fired—Formed: Sarah May Leflar, Donna Uptigrove and Amber Uptigrove,” 5 p.m.
Over at Arkansas Studies Institute, they’re unveiling “Ark in the Dark: An Exhibition of Vintage Movie Posters,” which includes 35 posters that feature films from the years 1926 to 2009, as well as Arkansas- and movie-related memorabilia, such as programs, tickets, photos, lobby cards, books and other items, 5 p.m.
SATURDAY 12/10
The Elise Davis Band and Amy Garland play White Water Tavern, 9 p.m.
Over at Shooter’s Sports Bar & Grill, Ed Bowman & The Rock City Players bring the blues, R&B and rock ‘n’ roll, 9 p.m., $5.
Check out a double feature of productions from Independent Guerilla: “Tuckerman” and “The Devil Lives in Hot Springs” screen at Market Street Cinema, starting at 7 p.m., and including a Q&A with the filmmakers, $10.
It’s time to start a dance party over at Revolution, with Tragikly White, 18 and older, 9:30 p.m., $7.