The inaugural Block Street Block Party took place on May 22, 2011.

Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer Staff

Arts & Events

George’s has Trapt, Full House, Mountain Sprout, Chasing Pictures, a free Andy Frasco show, and more this week.

Greenhouse Grille hosts a sustainable wine dinner and local food tasting on May 21. Check out the menu.

JJ’s has free live music with Jeff Fox, Jamie Wolfe, Russ Hutchison, Joe Giles, Jovan Arellano, and more!

Kingfish has Joe Mack & Cody Russell, Charliehorse featuring Mark Bilyeu, and Guta this week!

Ozark Natural Foods has a cooking demo with Chef G.W. Chew, and a Diamond Bear beer and cheese tasting this week!

Riffraff hosts a neon dance party with music from DJ EJ during the Block Street Block Party on Sunday!

Smoke & Barrel has a video game tournament, Matt & Gus, Sarah Hughes, and Filthy Still this week.

La Leche League (a breastfeeding advice/support group) meets at Terra Tots this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Bring your baby.

Walton Arts Center has Polyglot Theatre’s We Built This City, and a meet and greet with artist Massey Burke this week.

UARK Bowl has stand-up comedy open mic (and $1 PBR) on Thursday, and comic LaVantor on Sunday this week.

Drink Specials

Bobbisox has some new theme nights. Tuesday and Friday are ladies night. Thursday is Classic R&B night. More.

Any beer, well drink, margarita, or summer brew is just $2 from 4-7 p.m. daily at Buster Belly’s. Happy hour!

“Wine down” at Emelia’s Kitchen Wednesday nights, with select glasses of wine for $5.

All well drinks and bottle beers are $2.50 every Thursday night at Mickey Finn’s.

Food & Dining

Lucky Luke’s has the best smoked wings in town, and they’re only 45¢ every Wednesday night. Wash ‘em down with $1 drafts.

Like Indian Food? Try the Indian Buffet, every Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Ella’s Restaurant.

Some burrito places have $1 tacos some of the time. Flying Burrito Co. has $1 tacos all day, every day.

Looking for something fresh? Try the Saturday Farmers’ Market specials at Hugo’s. New each week, featuring market produce.

Get ready to rock out at the Little Bread Co. stage during the Block Street Block Party on May 20!

Penguin Ed’s has a contest to name their new baby penguin. Stop by any location this week to enter to win $100!

Need some ribs? They’re all you can eat every Thursday night at Sassy’s Red House.

Cool off this week with the new and improved frozen lemonade from Slim Chickens!

Health & Beauty

Austin Vision Care is now on Pinterest! Give them a follow here.

Try a complimentary session at b•fit. Movement for everyone; specialized for you!

The Eye Center offers a full range of cosmetic services, from BOTOX, chemical peels, micro-dermabrasion, and more.

Metropolis is a Bumble and Bumble salon! They carry the full range of products, and can design a custom package for you!

Need a doctor? No insurance? Simple visits to Ozark Urgent Care are only $60.

Shopping

New at The Mustache this week: Osborn hand-patterned ballerina flats, “I Climbed Mt. Sequoyah” t-shirts, and more.

The girls from Savoir-Faire did an adorable fashion shoot at Dickson Street Bookstore recently. Check out what’s new.

Something Urban received a new shipment of racerback tanks! A whole rainbow of colors are available, all for only $12.99.

News

The new Adventure Subaru location will be open on I-540 in June!

No need for a mad dash to the bank. Use XpressDeposit from Signature Bank and deposits checks from anywhere using your smartphone.

Look at all the cute pups that have been groomed at The Whole Pet recently!

UA Computer Store has Adobe Creative Suite 6 in stock, featuring design premium and web premium in one package!

Real Estate

Reduce your rent. Templeton Place Apartments from BR Management are only $400/mo.