The Village has been offering eight to 10 shows a month. Juanita’s, Sticky Fingerz and Revolution have nightly music. Little Rock also has a number of smaller clubs, dance clubs and pool halls for more after-hours entertainment.
Afterthought: A variety of acts, from jazz to blues to roots-rock, 8 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation presents regional and national jazz acts at 8 p.m. Mon. Cover varies. 21 and up. No smoking. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd., 663-1196. www.vieuxcarre.com.
Aquarium: A club geared toward alternative lifestyles, mostly focusing on female clientele, open usually on weekends. 824 W. Capitol Ave., 375-8580.
Cajun’s Wharf: Local, regional and national rock, blues and funk acts. Free happy hour entertainment 4:30 p.m. Wed.-Fri. Headliners Thu.-Sat. with $5 cover after 8:30 p.m. Nightly free happy hour entertainment, and a cover charge for the acts starting at 8:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat. Headliners are local, regional and national rock and blues acts. 21 and up for bar (not restaurant). No smoking. 2400 Cantrell Road, 375-5351. www.cajunswharf.com.
Cornerstone Pub: Local and occasionally regional and national acts of all genres. Times and cover charges vary. 21 and up. Smoking allowed. 314 Main St., NLR, 374-1782. www.cstonepub.com.
Counterpoint: Local and regional acts Tue., Thu. and Sat.. Times and cover vary. 21 and up. Smoking allowed. 3605 MacArthur Dr., NLR. 771-5515.
Discovery: High-energy DJ music on Sat.; open 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sat. only. Shares space with Back Street, catering to alternative lifestyles and open 9 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Private club. 1021 Jessie Road, 664-4784 and www.latenightdisco.com for Discovery, 664-2744 and www.backstreetdanceclub.com for Backstreet.
Downtown Music and Records: Emphasis on local, regional and national heavy rock acts at 9 p.m. weekends. Cover varies. All ages. No smoking. 215 W. Capitol Ave., 376-1819. www.downtownshows.homestead.com.
Easy Street Piano Bar: Featuring pop, Broadway standards and other classics from a variety of piano players at 6 p.m. Mon., 8 p.m. Tue.-Wed. and 9 p.m. Thu.-Sat. Thu. is jazz night. No cover charge. Most weekends the back cabaret room features local, national and regional rock and alternative music, usually starting at 9:30 p.m. with a cover charge that varies. All ages. No smoking. 307 W. Seventh St., 372-3530. www.easystreetpianobar.com.
Electric Cowboy: Dance music of all genres and occasional live acts Wed.-Sun.. Open until 5 a.m. on Fri. and Sat. 21 and up. Smoking allowed. Private club. 9515 Interstate 30, 562-6000. www.electriccowboy.com/littlerock.
Ernie Biggs’ Chicago Style Piano Bar: One of two River Market area dueling piano bars. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. every day. 307 President Clinton Ave., 372-4782. www.erniebiggs.com.
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium: Selection of brews from around the world. Local singer/songwriters and bands with occasional regional and national acts usually 9 p.m. Thu.-Sat. Usually $5 cover. 21 and up. Smoking allowed. 323 President Clinton Ave., 372-7468. www.beerknurd.com.
Fox and Hound: Local and regional acts 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Open mic at 10 p.m. Sunday. Membership required. 21 and up. Smoking allowed. Lakewood Village Shopping Center, NLR, 753-8300.
Grumpy’s Too: Local bands and acoustic acts throughout the week, no cover. Pool, good selection of drinks. 1801 Green Mountain Drive, 225-3768.
Hillcrest Fountain: Neighborhood bar. Large selection of wine and beers. Occasional live music. 2809 Kavanaugh, 614-9818.
Jimmy Doyle Country Club: Occasional regional and national country and R&B acts 9 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Private club. 11800 Maybelline, 945-9042.
Juanita’s Cantina Ballroom: Rock, jazz, blues, alternative, reggae and other forms from local, regional and national acts throughout the week, with varying cover charges. All ages. No smoking. 1300 S. Main St., 374-3271. www.juanitas.com.
Loony Bin Comedy Club:National touring comedians appear Wed.-Sat., and locals can take a shot at open mic night on Wed. Cover charges $6-$9. Food and drinks available. Show times vary. Cover charge. $6-$9. 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road, 228-5555. www.loonybincomedy.com.
Midtown Billiards: Blues, rock and jam band music at 12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat., plus occasional midnight shows midweek. Usually $3 cover charge above private-club membership fee. Open daily at 3 p.m. for pool tables and other games, plus bar. 21 and up. Smoking allowed. 1316 S. Main St., 372-9990. www.midtownar.com.
On the Rocks: Local acts 8:30 p.m., live deejay 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri. and Sat. and occasionally Thu. with $5 cover. 8:30. Karaoke Tue.-Wed. 21 and up. Smoking allowed. 107 E. Markham St. 374-7625.
Revolution: Local, regional and national touring acts of all genres in a 550-person capacity room seven days a week. Times and prices vary. All ages. No smoking. 300 President Clinton Ave., 823-0090. www.rumbarevolution.com.
Rudy’s Oyster Bar: Rock or blues music at 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Karaoke Wed.-Thu. No cover. 2695 Pike Ave., NLR, 771-0808.
2nd Place Cafe: Acoustic double-bill shows every first Fri. of the month. $7 cover. Second Baptist Church, 222 E. Eighth St., 374-9286. www.2bclr.com/2ndplace2.html.
Spectators Grill and Pub: Rock or singer-songwriter music between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $3-$5 cover. 21 and up. Smoking allowed. 1012 W. 34th St.., NLR, 791-0990.
Sticky Fingerz Rock ’n’ Roll Chicken Shack: Local, regional and national rock, jam, alternative bluegrass, reggae, country rock and retro-country bands at 9-9:30 p.m. throughout the week. Cover varies. 21 and up. Smoking allowed. 107 S. Commerce St., 372-7707. www.stickyfingerz.com.
The Underground Pub: Local and regional rock or blues music 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Retro rap and funk with a DJ 9 p.m. Wed. Cover usually $5. 21 and up. Smoking allowed. 500 President Clinton Ave., 707-2537. www.theundergroundpub.com.
The Village: Former stadium-style movie theater converted into concert hall with seating for 800 people. With local, regional and national rap, rock, punk, country and comedy acts. Show times and cover vary. All ages. No smoking. 3915 S. University Ave., 570-0300. www.thevillagelive.com.
Vino’s Brewpub: Pizza joint and brewery connected to concert space. Local, regional and national modern and heavy rock, punk and alternative throughout the week, usually at 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. All ages. No smoking. 923 W. Seventh St., 375-8466. www.vinosbrewpub.com.
West End Smokehouse and Tavern: More than 50 TVs, a massive bar, pool tables and local and national touring acts on weekends. Membership required. Music starts at 10 p.m., with a $5 cover. 21 and up. Smoking allowed. 215 N. Shackleford, 224-7665. www.westendsmokehouse.net.
White Water Tavern: Longtime dive bar with pool tables and foosball upstairs. Regional and local rock, country/bluegrass and alternative acts, 9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Cover is usually $5. 21 and up. Smoking allowed. Seventh and Thayer Sts., 375-8400. www.myspace.com/whitewatertavern.
Willy D’s: River Market dueling piano bar and restaurant with dinner service. Beneath the bar is Deep, a lounge that features deejay music. 322 President Clinton Ave., 244-9550. www.willydspianobar.com.
