Weekend Calendar

— The Weekend Calendar lists events from around the state that are occurring the weekend after publication. To submit an event for publication please use our calendar form at www.arkansasonline.com/events/submit. For more event check our searchable events database at www.arkansasonline.com/events/.

Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ANTIQUES ON KAVANAUGH AND CABBAGE ROSE 5701 Kavanaugh Blvd. Barry Thomas exhibit, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 664-7746. FREE

ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. (501) 340-5305. FREE

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Family Fiesta, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, $5, families $20. Art on Tap, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 14; members $15, nonmembers $25. Museum School classes and workshops, $20-$220; Museum School workshops available for children and adults; call for schedule. “Bigger, Better, More: The Art of Viola Frey,” through Nov. 28; $7, children $4. “A Century of Revolution: Mexican Art Since 1910,” through Nov. 21. “Foundation Collection,” “Masterworks,” “Currents in Contemporary Art,” Paul Signac, continuing. Mexican Film Festival, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Nov. 10. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. arkarts.com or call (501) 372-4000.

ARKANSAS INLAND MARITIME MUSEUM 120 Riverfront Park Drive, North Little Rock. Tours of USS Razorback, exhibits on naval and submarine history, Pearl Harbor. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Tours: $6; ages 62 and older, children 12 and under, active military $4. Museum: $2. (501) 371-8320.

ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Monthly meeting. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 833-8062.

ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM Camp Robinson, Sixth and Missouri streets, North Little Rock. Exhibits on history of Arkansas National Guard and Camp Robinson, continuing. Hours: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. first weekend of the month. (501) 212-5215. FREE

ARKANSAS PASTEL SOCIETY MEETING 6-8 p.m. first Tuesday of every month, St. Vincent Doctors Hospital, Sister Janis Campbell Conference Room, 6601 St. Vincent Circle. Demonstrations, shows, workshops, meetings. Yearly membership: $25. Visitors free. (501) 221-3559.

ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF HISTORICAL MUSEUM 2400 W. Markham St. Exhibits and artifacts relating to deaf culture and the school’s history, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (501) 324-9530. FREE

ARKANSAS STUDIES INSTITUTE 401 President Clinton Ave. “Raices,” by x3mex, through Nov. 30. Rotating exhibits from Central Arkansas Library System’s art program with works by Arkansas artists and works related to the state. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 320-5791. FREE

ARKANSAS TREASURER’S OFFICE Room 220, state Capitol. Pottery by Judy Henderson and paintings by Laura Adkins Jones, through Oct. 31. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 682-1423. FREE

THE ART GROUP 10840 Maumelle Blvd., North Little Rock. Artist co-op studio and gallery. Works by local artists, continuing. Painting classes available. Call for appointment. (501) 690-2193.

Artistic Edge 10020 N. Rodney Parham Road. Art classes for children and adults. Works by Joan Crews and Vicki Kovaleski. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 975-2515 or (501) 554-3950. free

BERNICE GARDEN ARTIST COMMUNITY AND MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, The Bernice Garden, Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive and South Main Street. (501) 350-4055.

BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. Works by Tonya McNair, Kyle Boswell, Eric Freeman, through Sept. 30. Works by local, national and international artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 664-0030.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. “L’esprit de la Fleurs and the People I Have Known,” Rhonda Hicks and Sarah Noebels, through Oct. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335. FREE

CHROMA GALLERY 5707 Kavanaugh Blvd. Works by Robin Roberts, Robert Reep, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-0880. FREE

CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. Worldfest, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. Headed to the White House, through Nov. 21. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7; retired military, college students and ages 62 and over $5; children ages 6-17 $3; active military and children under 6 free. (501) 374-4242.

GALAXY OFFICE FURNITURE AND INTERIORS 304 Main St., North Little Rock. “Art for You” with works by 25 Arkansas artists, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 375-3375. FREE

GALERIE BAILEY 27 Rahling Circle. More than 30 artists featured. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 804-0194. free

GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. “95% in the Moment,” Adrienne Taylor, Rita Henry, Nancy Nolan, through Oct. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996. FREE

GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. “Arkansas Landscapes,” Barry Thomas, through Nov. 13. Southern Regionalists: Carroll Cloar, William Dunlap, Glennray Tutor, Donald Roller Wilson, Louis Freund. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.

GUITAR MUSEUM Jacksonville Guitar Center, 1105 Burman Drive, Jacksonville. Vintage guitars, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 982-4933. FREE

THE HEIGHTS GALLERY 5801 Kavanaugh Blvd. “Three Women Who Paint,” through Oct. 15. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-2772. FREE

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. “Natural Wonders: Paintings and Drawings by Laura Terry,” through Dec. 5. “Aspects of Abstraction: Donnie Copeland and Gene Sparling,” through Oct. 31. “We Walk in Two Worlds: The Caddo, Osage and Quapaw in Arkansas,” “The Arkansas-Born Bowie Knife and Modern Bladesmithing”; interactive children’s exhibits, puppet theater and more, all continuing. Hourly tours (except noon) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Store hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $2.50, ages 65 and older $1.50, children 17 and under $1. (501) 324-9351.

JACKSONVILLE MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY 100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville. Exhibits on the military from Civil War to present. Based on Jacksonville’s Arkansas Ordnance Plant from World War II. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission: $3, current and retired military $2, ages 5-18 $1. (501) 241-1943.

JETTY BONES GALLERY 16928 Colonel Glenn Road. “The Old West.” Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays. (501) 821-3448. FREE

THE KAVANAUGH CO. 2017 Kavanaugh Blvd. American Art by 10 local artists. Art classes offered. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 372-3270.

THE KETZ GALLERY 705 Main St., North Little Rock. Recent works by Rene Hein, through Nov. 1. Works by local artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 529-6330. FREE

LAMAN LIBRARY EXHIBIT HALL 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. “Small Works on Paper: Retro Works,” through Oct. 11. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 758-1720. FREE

LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 2125 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (501) 374-1957. FREE

LOCAL COLOUR 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. September artist: Tracee Gentry. Artist co-op studio gallery. Exhibit of 27 local artists, continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422. FREE

LOUIE’s UNIQUE FRAMING AND GALLERY 1509 Mart Drive, Suite A. Works by Doris Williamson Mapes and landscapes by Harry Buckley, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 907-6240. FREE

M2 GALLERY Pleasant Ridge Town Center, 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. Works by Danny Broadway, Lauren Embree jewelry, Todd Williams, David Walker, Chad Demoro and Morgan McMurry. Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and by appointment. m2lr.com or (501) 225-6257.

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. “In Search of Pancho Villa,” through Dec. 31. “By the President in the Name of Congress,” “From Turbulence to Tranquility: The Little Rock Arsenal,” “The Sun Never Sets on the Mighty Jeep,” “War and Remembrance: The 1911 United Confederate Veterans Reunion,” “Through the Camera’s Eye: The Allison Collection of World War II Photographs,” continuing. Alger Cadet Gun exhibit, continuing. Ongoing exhibits depict Arkansas’ military heritage. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (501) 376-4602. FREE

MID-SOUTHERN WATERCOLORISTS 7-9 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Membership: $35. midsouthernwatercolorists.com, watercolorist03@yahoo.com or (501) 224-2730. FREE

MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. “The Fine Art of Jazz,” through Jan. 7. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593. FREE

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Saturday Discoveries for grades K-6, 1-4 p.m. second Saturday of each month, $20. “Harry’s Big Adventure: My Bug World!” through Jan. 9. Harry’s Big Buggy World event, today-Saturday. “Illusion Confusion,” Oct. 2-March. “Exploring Frontiers,” through Sunday. “Tech Lab,” “Imagination Station,” “Room to Grow,” animal shows, electric shows continuing. “Wiggle Worm Discoveries,” 10 a.m. Tuesday. Paws, Claws and Tails, first Saturday of the month. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $8, ages 65 and older and ages 1-12 $7, children under 1 admitted free. Pay What You Can Second Sundays. amod.org or (501) 396-7050.

OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. “Early Arkansas Medicine,” with speaker E. Mitchell Singleton. “Arkansas/Arkansaw: A State and Its Reputation,” through March 4, 2012. “Badges, Bandits and Bars: Arkansas Law & Justice,” through March 6. Permanent exhibits: “Arkansas’ First Ladies Gowns”; 1836 House of Representatives Chamber; “Pillars of Power,” history of the Old State House; “On the Stump: Arkansas Politics, 1819-1919”; “First Families of Arkansas”; “As Long as Life Shall Last: The Legacy of Arkansas Women.” Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 324-9685. FREE

PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE DONALD W. REYNOLDS LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER Chester Street and Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Permanent collection of works by black artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 370-5281. FREE

PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Exhibits of past agricultural equipment, continuing. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $3, children ages 6-12 $2, plus tax. (501) 961-1409.

REED’S BRIDGE BATTLEFIELD Arkansas 161 and South First Street, Jacksonville. Replica 1850s homestead, battlefield tours. Hours: daylight, daily. (501) 241-1943. FREE

SANDY HUBLER ANNUAL ART SHOW 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Chenal Country Club, 10 Chenal Club Blvd. Sale benefits Rice Depot for Kids Backpack Program. (501) 416-0533.

SCOTT PLANTATION SETTLEMENT Alexander Road, Scott. High Cotton on the Bayou, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 2. Settlement tours, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, including log cabins, tenant houses, artifacts from early Arkansas farm life and more. Admission: $3; children $1; children under 6 free. (501) 351-5737.

SECOND FRIDAY ART NIGHT 5-8 p.m. second Friday of the month, downtown art galleries and museums. Open house, new exhibits, entertainment. (501) 324-9351. FREE

THE SHOWROOM 2313 Cantrell Road. Local artists: Cathy Burge, Jan Gartrell, Maryam Moeeni, Wayne Fowler, Sandy Hubler, Lyle Cogbill, Doug Gorrell and international artist Gino Hollander. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 372-7373. FREE

STATE CAPITOL GALLERIES “Call of Duty: Arkansans at War,” continuing. Hours: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. (501) 683-3187.

STEPHANO’S FINE ART GALLERY 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite C. Works by various artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 563-4218. FREE

STUDIO 51 ART GALLERY 17501 Arch Street Pike. Art for sale by Trudy Kaye Lynch, continuing. En Plein Air with free vendor space. Hours: Thursday-Saturday by appointment. (501) 888-3842. FREE

THEA FOUNDATION Fourth and Main streets, North Little Rock. “Images of the American South Exhibition and Sale: The Art of V.L. Cox,” 6-9 p.m. Oct. 7. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512. FREE

THEA PAVES THE WAY 8:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 9, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Sidewalk chalk art event. (501) 379-9512.

UNDERDOG ART 1816 Arkansas 161 S., Jacksonville. Gallery and gift shop featuring local art. Featured artists: John Heavrin, Tim Byrnz, Christi Jacobs. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 838-6418. FREE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. “El Grito (The Cry for Independence),” through Oct. 10. Speakers: Delilah Montoya, 6 p.m. today; Benito Huerta, 12:15-1:20 p.m. Sept. 30; Hugo Crosthwaite, 6 p.m. Oct. 4. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977. FREE

Around Arkansas

1875 PEEL MANSION AND HISTORIC GARDENS 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Mansion tours: $3. (479) 273-9664.

ALLISON PARSONS GALLERY 802 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Works by Parsons, continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 625-3001. FREE

ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF NATURAL RESOURCES Arkansas 7, south of Smackover. Exhibits and displays on oil and the south Arkansas oil boom. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 725-2877. FREE

ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. September exhibit: works by Angela Teeter. October exhibit: The Porcelain Club of Russellville; reception, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 3. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 320 University Loop West Circle, Jonesboro. “Illusion Confusion,” through Sunday. “Portals of the Soul,” through July 2011. Crowley’s Ridge mastodon, “Living Off the Land,” “Ancient Arkansas Ancestors,” Mary E. Stack collection, “Mother Goose Revisited,” “Old Town Arkansas,” “Earthquake!” Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Donations accepted. (870) 972-2074.

ART CHURCH STUDIOS 301 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs. Knitter group, 6-8 p.m. Mondays. Art in Motion Art classes for all ages and skill levels, call for schedules and prices. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 5-9 p.m. first and third Fridays of the month. (501) 282-8342 or (501) 282-8343. FREE

THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Autumn Adult Cooking Classes, call for schedule and location; per class, members $25, nonmembers $60. GPS Adventures Arkansas, through Monday. “Expressions From the Permanent Collection,” continuing. Education programs for adults and children; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 536-3375. FREE

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Art, dance, acting classes for all ages. Call for schedules, costs. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 751-5441. FREE

ART WALK 6-9 p.m. each first and third Saturday, historic district, Van Buren. Displays, demonstrations and discussions. (479) 474-4114. FREE

BATESVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL ART GALLERY 246 E. Main St., Batesville. Paintings, pottery, photography and woodcarvings by local artists, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 793-3382.

BAUM GALLERY OF FINE ART University of Central Arkansas, McCastlain Hall, Room 145, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. “Baum MFA Biennial Competitive Exhibition: Paintings by Balingit-Lefils and McFarlane,” through Oct. 28. “Fatalistic Realities: Photography by Julie Blackmon,” through Oct. 28; lecture, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30. “Aqua Bomb,” Sandra Luckett, through Oct. 28. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793. FREE

BAUXITE MUSEUM 6707 Benton Road, Bauxite. Domestic and industrial exhibits on company-owned town and industry. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday. (501) 557-9858. FREE

BAYSIDE ART GALLERY Arkansas 330 and Greenwood Road, Fairfield Bay. Works by 30 local artists. Watch North Central Arkansas Artist League members at work. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday. (501) 825-7084.

BRADBURY GALLERY Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. “True Grit,” featuring work of five artists with exceptionally long and productive careers. Through Oct. 3. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567. FREE

CHAFFEE CROSSING MUSEUM DISTRICT 803 Terry Road, Fort Chaffee, near Fort Smith. District includes Fort Chaffee Barbershop Museum, Vietnam Veterans Museum and Enchanted Doll Museum. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday and Friday. (479) 783-8888. free

CLARK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 750 S. Fifth St., Arkadelphia. Permanent displays on county history including Caddo Indian canoe and artifacts. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. (870) 230-1360. FREE

CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM 930 California Drive, Fayetteville. Bill Clinton photographs, displays, memorabilia, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. Admission: $5. (479) 444-0066.

CONWAY ARTWALK 5-8 p.m. third Thursday of the month, downtown Conway. (501) 329-8249. FREE

CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. “Danny Lyon: The Bikeriders,” through Oct. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 418-5700. FREE

DALLAS COUNTY MUSEUM 221 N. Main St., Fordyce. Exhibits include T.E. Rhine, Paul “Bear” Bryant and the Fordyce Redbugs, the War Room, geology, forestry, pioneer days. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 352-5262. FREE

DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. “Rising High Water Blues: The 1927 Flood in the Arkansas Delta,” “Rhythm and Roots: Items and Images for the Delta Cultural Center Permanent Collection,” continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 338-4350 or (800) 358-0972. FREE

DELTA CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM DEPOT 95 Missouri St., Helena-West Helena. “Helena and Beyond: The Civil War in the Arkansas Delta,” permanent exhibit. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 338-4350 or (800) 358-0972. FREE

EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FORREST CITY 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. “Urban Sight,” Susan Maakestad and Beth Edwards, through Friday. Works by Jim Gatling, Oct. 1-Dec. 18. Hours: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (870) 633-4480.

EUREKA SPRINGS FALL ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, studios in Eureka Springs. eurekaspringsstudiotour.com or (479) 363-9402.

fairfield bay library 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by Anne Strawn through Oct. 7. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-6476. FREE

FINE ARTS CENTER 610 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Art Jam, 6-9 p.m. third Tuesday of each month. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 624-0489. FREE

FIRE OM EARTH STUDIO 872 Mill Hollow Road, Eureka Springs. Tai chi, bellyogachi, drumming, shoemaking, raku classes; call for prices and schedules. (479) 363-9402.

FORT SMITH ART CENTER 423 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. Artistry in America discussion group, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (479) 784-2787. FREE

fort smith museum of history 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. “Boom and Slash!: Weapons From the Museum’s Collection,” through Oct. 14. Admission: adults $5, ages 6-15 $2, ages 6 and under free. (479) 783-7841.

GALLERY DRIVE 5-8 p.m. last Saturday of the month, galleries around Heber Springs. Call for details. Maps available at Chamber of Commerce, 1001 W. Main St., Heber Springs. (870) 251-1189 or (501) 206-2233. FREE

GANN MUSEUM 218 S. Market St., Benton. Early Saline County exhibit, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday or by appointment. (501) 778-5513. FREE

GARLAND COUNTY LIBRARY 1427 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs. “Darfur: Photojournalists Respond,” through Oct. 10. Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday, Friday, Saturday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 12:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday. (501) 623-4161 or (501) 922-4483. FREE

GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $8.75, ages 55 and older $7.75, children 6-12 $4.50. garvangardens.org or (800) 366-4664.

GEORGE DOMBEK OPEN STUDIO 2-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 2-3, 9-10, 844 Blue Springs Road, Goshen. georgedombek.com or (479) 442-8976.

GOOD OLD DAYS VINTAGE MOTORCAR MUSEUM 501 W. Main St., Hardy. Antique, classic and collectible cars. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5, children 12 and under $2.50. (870) 856-4884.

GRANT COUNTY MUSEUM 521 Shackleford Road, Sheridan. Civil War Red River Expedition gallery, World War II gallery, Arkla Gas gallery, Vietnam War exhibit, Grant County History exhibit, antique cars. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $3, students $1. (870) 942-4496.

GUACHOYA CULTURAL ART CENTER 1625 U.S. 65 at the intersection of U.S. 82 south, Lake Village. Student art exhibit, Oct. 3-Nov. 30; reception, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 3. Yoga classes: ages 10-15, 3:45-4:45 p.m.; ages 16 and up, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday through Nov. 4. Guitar and bass lessons: ages 10-16, 3:45-4:45 p.m.; ages 16 and up, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday through Nov. 4. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 265-6077. FREE

HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. “The Piggott Connection,” “Celebrating the Hemingways: Best Wishes From Piggott,” continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $5, groups and ages 65 and older $3. (870) 598-3487.

HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY Arkadelphia. Huie Library: Hours: 7:30 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m.-midnight Sunday. (870) 230-5036. FREE

HOMESTEAD FINE ART GALLERY 8475 Edgemont Road, Greers Ferry. Works by Sandra Seaton, Vernon and Alice Driskill, Keith Conaway, Charlotte Rierson, Sheila Parsons, Colin Wetherelt, Mary Ann Stafford and Richard Scarbourgh, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. (501) 825-7944. FREE

HOPE VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM South Main and Division streets, Hope. Restored 1912 train depot and railroad memorabilia, President Clinton memorabilia and Hope’s famous watermelons. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (870) 722-2580. FREE

INDIAN ROCK VILLAGE 265 Dave Creek Drive, Fairfield Bay. Exhibit by Charlotte Rierson and Melva King, through October; reception, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 17. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. (501) 884-3283. FREE

LINDA PALMER GALLERY 800 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Works by Doyle Young, Peter Lippincott, Ellen Alderson, Sara Tole, Jan Leek and Linda Palmer. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 620-3063. FREE

MATILDA AND KARL PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND STUDY CENTER 1071 Heritage Park Drive, Piggott. Tours include early 1930s Tudor Revival home, natural gardens, American Indian artifacts and mineral collection, library, A Face in the Crowd storyboard, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 598-3228. FREE

MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $8; ages 62 and older and children ages 2-12, $7. (501) 767-3461.

MITCHELL’S FOLLY 130 Spring St., Eureka Springs. Drawings, prints, paintings and sculpture by Arkansas artists and more, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Sunday. (479) 253-7030. FREE

THE MUSEUM OF AUTOMOBILES Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Fall Antique Swap Meet and Military Vehicle Rally, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. through Saturday. Antique, classic and collectible automobiles. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $7, ages 65 and over $6.50, students ages 6-17 $3.50, children age 5 and under free with adult. (501) 727-5427.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART 425 Central Ave., Hot Springs. “Living in Three Centuries,” Mark Story, through November. Works by Hessam Abrishami, through October. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $5, 12 and under free. (501) 609-9966.

MUSEUM OF REGIONAL HISTORY 219 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana. Scott Joplin exhibit, permanent. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $5, ages 65 and older $4, students $3.50. (903) 793-4831.

NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Indian Hills Country Club, 337 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay. North Central Arkansas Artist League, through October. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 884-6100. FREE

OUACHITA ART TRAILS STUDIO TOUR 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 8-9, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 10, around Mena. Register at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St., Mena. (479) 394-3880. FREE

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. “The Logo Show!” through Monday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5000. FREE

OZARK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER U.S. 65, Clinton. North Central Arkansas Artist League, through Nov. 7. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. (501) 745-6615.

PINE BLUFF ART LEAGUE GALLERY Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center, 300 W. Second Ave., Pine Bluff. Works by Pine Bluff Art League members, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 534-1699. FREE

PINE BLUFF/JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 201 E. Fourth St., Pine Bluff. Exhibits on the Civil War, World Wars I and II, waterfowl, the Victorian era, pioneer days, American Indians, black history and dolls. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (870) 541-5402. FREE

QUEEN ANNE MANSION HOUSE MUSEUM 115 W. Van Buren St., Eureka Springs. Decorative arts, art gallery, architecture. Tours: self-guided $15, docent-led $25. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Monday, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. (479) 363-6291.

RICIANO ART GALLERY 833 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Paintings, drawings, photographs and sculpture by local, national and international artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. (501) 339-3751. free

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. “Honky Tonk: Portraits of Country Music 1972-1981,” through Nov. 6; gallery talk with Robert Cochran, 4 p.m. Saturday. “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers,” “Buried Dreams,” through 2011. “Building Rogers,” through December 2011. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children, guided tours of 1895 Hawkins House, research library. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. rogersarkansas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154. FREE

ST. FRANCIS COUNTY MUSEUM 603 Front St., Forrest City. American Indian pottery, prehistoric artifacts, black history, military history. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (870) 261-1744. FREE

SEVIER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 717 N. Maple St., De Queen. Historic artifacts and crafts from Arkansas, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Sunday; groups by appointment only. (870) 642-6642. FREE

SHILOH MUSEUM OF OZARK HISTORY 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. “All Dressed Up,” through Jan. 22. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 750-8165. FREE

SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. “The Viewfinder” photography competition exhibit and Small Works on Paper, through Wednesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, weekends by appointment. saac-arts.org or (870) 862-5474.

SOUTHERN TENANT FARMERS UNION MUSEUM Chicago and Frisco streets, Tyronza. Exhibits on tenant farming. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $5, ages 65 and older $3. (870) 972-2803.

SOUTH WEST ARTISTS INC. Studio Gallery 607 Mena St., Mena. Continuing display of paintings, photography, woodcarving, pottery and other art. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 394-3880. FREE

STUTTGART AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM 921 Fourth St., Stuttgart. Exhibits on the history of agriculture on the prairie. Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 673-7001. FREE

SUDS GALLERY 312 Aplin Ave., Perryville. Works by local artists. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. (501) 766-7584.

TEX-ARK ANTIQUE AUTO MUSEUM 217 Laurel St., Texarkana. Display of vehicles. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, or by appointment. (870) 772-2886 or (870) 542-7725. FREE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FORT SMITH Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Political cartoons by George Fisher, through September. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 788-7300.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO 514 University Drive, Monticello. “Lewis and Clark and the Indian Country,” through Oct. 5. Hours: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, 2-10 p.m. Sunday. (870) 460-1080.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF Fine Arts Center, University Drive and Reeker Street, Pine Bluff. Works by Maritza Davila and Rex DeLoney, through Oct. 4; reception, 6-8 p.m. today. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 575-8236.

Dance

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS CHAPTER PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS 4521 W. 65th St. Weekly dance, 8-11 p.m. every Saturday. Dance instruction and social hour, 7 p.m. Cost: members $5, nonmembers $6. (501) 568-4476.

ARKANSAS FESTIVAL BALLET STUDIOS Breckenridge Village, 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Pre-professional and professional classical ballet training, auditions free; 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. Saturday, $10 per class. (501) 227-5320.

BALLROOM DANCE 7-10 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, Senior Citizen Center, 401 Pershing Road, North Little Rock. Warren Crow Band. Admission: $7. (501) 753-5202.

BELLY DANCE CLASSES Unity Church, 2610 Reservoir Road. Beginner belly dance with Raye, 6-7 p.m. $10 an hour for six weeks. captivegoddess@yahoo.com or (501) 554-1200.

BESS CHISUM STEPHENS COMMUNITY CENTER 12th and Cleveland streets. Little Rock Country Dancers, 7-9 p.m. first, second and third Sundays; lessons 6-7 p.m.; $5; (501) 821-9353. Ballroom, Latin and Swing Social Dance Association, 7-11 p.m. first, second and fourth Fridays; free dance lessons with admission, 7-8 p.m.; members $10, guests $13; blsdance.org, (501) 664-4268. Little Rock Bop Club, 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday; beginning swing-dance lessons (free with admission), 7-8 p.m.; members $2, guests $5; (501) 690-0864. Square Dance, 1:30-3:30 p.m. every Thursday, $3. (501) 490-1197.

BURNS PARK DANCING 7-10 p.m. third Saturday of the month, Burns Park Hospitality House, Burns Park, North Little Rock. Polka, waltz and potluck supper. Admission: $10. (501) 680-2994.

COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Dance 7:30-9:30 p.m. every first, third and fifth Friday of the month. Admission: society members $4, nonmembers $5. All ages, no experience needed. (501) 603-5305.

THE COUNTRY PLACE 101 Hudson St., Jacksonville. Dancing, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Family entertainment, no alcohol. Admission: $3. (501) 539-0448 or (501) 680-9415.

GERMAN AMERICAN DANCE CLUB 7:30 p.m. every third Saturday of the month, Burns Park Hospitality House, Military Road, North Little Rock. Meeting and dance. Admission: members $5, guests $8. (501) 562-3388.

GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS 6 p.m. Sept. 30, Little Rock School of Dance, 8620 Cunningham Lake Road. For ages 7-16, with dance experience. (501) 225-6232.

HANK’S STATION COUNTRY HALL 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Arkansas 107, across from Little Rock Air Force Base. Family entertainment, line dancing. No alcohol. Call for directions. Admission: $4. (501) 397-5583 or (501) 730-5013.

IRISH DANCE CLASSES every Wednesday and Thursday, Parkwood Center, 6805 W. 12th St., Suite C. Beginning to advanced, hard and soft shoe; children, adults. Instructor: Judy McCafferty. Cost: $10 per week. (501) 851-3979.

IRISH DANCE CLASSES 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, 3411 Idlewild Ave., North Little Rock; 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. every Saturday, 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Dancers’ Studio, 3515 Old Cantrell Road; 6 p.m. every Thursday, 11:30 a.m. every Saturday, 22 Campden Hill Road, Sherwood. Beginning to advanced adults, teens, children, soft shoe, hard shoe, group. Country set dancing for adults Tuesday nights, $10 per class. Instructor: Mary Rose O’Donovan Fansler. Cost: $40 per month. (501) 834-1479.

JACKSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER 100 Victory Circle, Jacksonville. Weekly dance, 7-9:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Cost: $4. (501) 982-7532.

JAZZ DANCE WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 9, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Dance Studios, 2801 S. University Ave. Thea Foundation, Dance Coalition and Arkansas Dance Network event. With Broadway star Bill Hastings. Cost: $20. theafoundation.org or (501) 379-9512.

THE LEGION 315 E. Capitol Ave. Dance with Warren Crow, 7-11 p.m. every Sunday. Karaoke with Richard Estes, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, free. Ballroom dancing with Lisa Kirkpatrick; lessons 7-8 p.m. and dancing 8-10 p.m. Mondays, $7. Smoke-free. Parking-lot attendant on duty. All events $5 unless otherwise indicated. (501) 372-8762.

LET’S DANCE 7509 Cantrell Road. Beginner Country Western Two-Step Class, 7 p.m. Mondays. Silver Waltz for couples, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. (501) 663-7724. Arkansas Ballroom Dance Association, 8-11 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays. Latin dancing, third and fifth Fridays. Admission: members $7, guests $10. (501) 227-7858 or (501) 821-2086. Beginner ballroom class, 7-8 p.m. every Monday, intermediate class 8-9 p.m. Mondays. (501) 663-7724.

OAK GROVE JAMBOREE 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, 10502 MacArthur Drive, North Little Rock. Uptown country and old-time rock ‘n’ roll. No drinking or smoking. Admission $4. (501) 690-4190.

POLKAS AND WALTZES 7-10 p.m. third Saturday of the month, Hospitality House, Burns Park, North Little Rock. German American Club event. Dancing and potluck supper. Admission: $10. (501) 680-2994.

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BENTON SENIOR ADULT CENTER South and Jefferson streets, Benton. Dance 7-10 p.m. every Tuesday. Admission: $5; no alcohol. (501) 776-0255.

BILL’S COUNTRY DANCE U.S. 67, Exit 25, to Arkansas 319, Ward. CMC Band, 7-10 p.m. Fridays, $5. Alcohol-free. (501) 726-3657 or (501) 327-2396.

COMMUNITY DANCE first and third Fridays of the month, Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave., Hot Springs. Lessons, 7 p.m. Dancing, 8 p.m. (501) 617-6042.

CORONADO CENTER Hot Springs Village. Village A-Team square dancers, 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday. Level: advanced. Cost: $5. DeSoto Square Dance Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday. Level: Mainstream/Plus. Cost: $5. Both with caller Dave Towry. hsvsquaredance.org or (501) 922-3513.

COUNTRY DANCE 7 p.m. Fridays, American Legion, Olive Street, Malvern. Classic country and early rock music. No alcohol, drugs, smoking. (870) 718-9440.

COUNTRY MUSIC CONNECTION 173 Arkansas 11, between Morning Sun and Higginson. Dancing, 7-10 p.m. Saturdays. Cost: $5. (501) 593-5372.

DANCE LESSONS 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Friday, North Forty Club, Interstate 40 and Arkansas 7, Russellville. Swing, ballroom, Cajun, line, circle and couples dances. Bands follow at 9:30 p.m. for open dancing. Taught by Joy Murphy. Admission: $4. (479) 968-1620.

FAULKNER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 1620 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Country dance, 6:30-9 p.m. Fridays. Family atmosphere. Country and rockabilly music by Route 66. Potluck dinner third Friday of the month. Admission: $4. (501) 327-2895.

HAPPY FEET DANCE CLUB 7-10 p.m. every Friday, Senior Center, Dave Creek Parkway and Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay. For singles, families, senior citizens. Donations accepted. (501) 884-6662. FREE

HOME FOLKS’ JAMBOREE 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, 1410 N. Beech St., Beebe. Country music, two-step, waltz, 1950s rock ‘n’ roll. Cover: $4, children under 12 $1.50. (501) 882-3597.

HOUSTON COUNTRY DANCE 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, Houston Country, 2268 Arkansas 60 E., Houston. Dance with Houston Country Band. Admission: $5. (501) 759-2056.

HULA DANCE 11 a.m. Saturdays, outside Lost Springs golf area, 2501 N. 22nd St., Rogers. For active adults. (941) 323-6565.

JAZZ DANCE WORKSHOP 1:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 10, University of Arkansas HPER Building, Room 220, 155 Stadium Drive, Fayetteville. Thea Foundation, Dance Coalition and Arkansas Dance Network event. With Broadway star Bill Hastings. Cost: $20. theafoundation.org or (501) 379-9512.

NEW HOT SPRINGS SINGLES CLUB 6 p.m. every Friday, Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant, 1607 Albert Pike, Hot Springs. Dinner followed by socializing and dancing. (501) 922-9221. FREE

NORTH PLAZA DANCE 1515 N. Business 9, Morrilton. Farris Holliman and the Rhythm Masters, 7-10 p.m. every Saturday. No smoking or alcohol. Admission: $4. (501) 354-1667.

THE NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS Saturday, Western Arkansas Ballet Studio, 4701 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Ages 6-8 10:30 a.m.-noon, boys 6-12 11:30 a.m.-noon, girls ages 9-10 12:30-2 p.m., ages 11 and up 2:30-3:30 p.m. Production, Dec. 11. (479) 785-0152.

SOPHISTICATED LADIES TAP AND JAZZ Mondays and Wednesdays, Riordan Hall, Bella Vista. Men and women of all skill levels. Call for class schedules. (479) 876-1324, (479) 876-5654 or (479) 876-1355.

SOUTHERN FRIED SWING Friday-Sunday, venues in Fort Smith and Van Buren. Workshops, competitions, performances. Cost: full weekend $109, one-day pass $35-$60, classes $15 each, dances $10-$30. southernfriedswing.com or (479) 285-9090.

SPA CITY BOP AND SWING DANCE CLUB 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Friday of the month, VFW, 2231 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Social dancing. Free lessons with $20 membership, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Friday admission: $2. spacitydanceclub.com or (501) 760-7375.

SUGARLOAF DANCE CENTER 7-10 p.m. every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, Arkansas 110 East, Heber Springs. Country and rock music. Family atmosphere. No drinking or smoking. Donations accepted. (501) 206-0826. FREE

Film

Central Arkansas

IMAX AEROSPACE EDUCATION CENTER AND EPISPHERE PLANETARIUM 3301 E. Roosevelt Road (near Little Rock National Airport). Family Night, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. shows Fridays, $5.50, popcorn and soda free. Center hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: IMAX $5.50-$7.50; EpiSphere $5.50. (501) 376-4629.

Letters

Central Arkansas

BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS 11500 Financial Centre Parkway. Storytime, 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Orient Express Club, 6 p.m. first Sunday of every month. Churlish Knaves Book Club, 7 p.m. last Monday of every month. The Reel Bookclub, 7:30 p.m. last Wednesday of every month. (501) 954-7646. FREE

CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM’S MAIN LIBRARY 100 Rock St. It’s Always Something Tuesday lunch series, noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays. Family Fun Night, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. After-School Antics, 4 p.m. Thursdays. Toddler Storytime, 9:30 a.m. Fridays. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Saturday Afternoon Fun, 3 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 918-3000. FREE

FICTION WRITERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon fourth Saturday of every month, Gilbreath Conference Center, Baptist Medical Center, 9601 Interstate 630, Exit 7. All interested parties welcome. Membership: $20. fwca.org or (501) 982-1793.

PENPOINT WRITERS GROUP 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month, Amy Sanders Library, 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood. Discussions, readings, critiques. First three visits free, $15 per year. (501) 982-1793.

RIVER MARKET POETS 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 603-0290. FREE

WORDSWORTH BOOKS & CO. 5920 R St. Storytime for children age 2-5, 10-10:30 a.m. Saturdays in September. (501) 663-9198. FREE

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BOOK SIGNING Something Brewing Cafe, 1156 Front St., Conway. Book signing: A Reconciled Heart, Jo Ann Snapp, 5-7 p.m. Friday. (888) 361-9473.

JITTERBUG COFFEEHOUSE 111 W. Main St., Heber Springs. Poetry readings, 7 p.m. second Friday of the month. (501) 827-0363. FREE

ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 19, University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, University Boulevard, Morrilton. Book discussion groups about Belle in the Slouch Hat, by Mimi Mathis. (501) 977-2033.

THAT BOOKSTORE IN BLYTHEVILLE 316 W. Main St., Blytheville. Uplifting Book Club meeting, 2 p.m. every second Sunday. (870) 763-3333. FREE

Music

Central Arkansas

AMERICAN FREEDOM FESTIVAL 7 p.m. Oct. 2, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. With Hank Williams Jr., Jamey Johnson, Colt Ford, Josh Thompson and The Grascals. Tickets: $27-$131.50. (800) 745-3000.

ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Mondays of the month, Khalil’s Pub, 110 S. Shackleford Road. Musicians welcome. Must be 21. arcelts.com or (501) 602-5508. FREE

ARKANSAS DULCIMER SOCIETY 2-4 p.m. first Saturday of the month, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. Mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer and autoharp players. Annual membership: $12. Meeting free. (501) 661-1129.

ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8 p.m. Oct. 2, 3 p.m. Oct. 3, Robinson Center Music Hall. “From the New World.” Tickets: $14-$48, students $10; children kindergarten-12th grade free with paying adult Sunday. (501) 666-1761.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD 7 p.m. Oct. 12, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $45.55-$67.15. (800) 745-3000.

CONCERT IN THE PARK 7 p.m. Saturday, Burns Park, North Little Rock. Fenix performs. (501) 753-7307. FREE

JAZZ LOVERS 6 p.m. every second Sunday, 7:30 p.m. every fourth Friday, Hall of Stars, Tri-State International Building, 5001 W. 34th St. With Lorenza “Ren” Smith. (501) 838-0205 or (501) 590-0177.

NICK CHARLES 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1, Thomson Hall, Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock, 1818 Reservoir Road. Little Rock Folk Club event. Tickets: $10, students $5, children 12 and under free. (501) 663-0634.

NICKELBACK 6 p.m. Oct. 10, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. With Buckcherry. Tickets: $55.95-$80.35. (800) 745-3000.

A NIGHT WITH THE CHAPMANS 7 p.m. Sept. 30, Church at Rock Creek, 11500 W. 36th St. With Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman. Tickets: $20-$45. (800) 965-9324.

PAZZO PER GILBERT AND SULLIVAN 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Opera dinner with wine and song. Tickets: $50. Space limited. (501) 569-3294.

RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131. FREE

RIVER CITY MEN’S CHORUS 7 p.m. today, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1101 N. Mississippi St. “One World.” (501) 377-1080. FREE

ROCKSTAR LOUNGE 6:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Music by Aerosmith tribute band Draw the Line, food, drinks. Benefits Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Tickets: $75. (501) 526-2277.

TOP OF THE ROCK CHORUS AUDITIONS 7 p.m. Tuesday, Pulaski Academy, 12700 Hinson Road. For women’s a cappella chorus. (501) 868-7661.

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ARKANSAS BLUES AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL Oct. 7-9, downtown Helena. Performers include B.B. King, Dr. John and Taj Mahal. General admission: $25. bluesandheritagefest.com or (870) 338-8327.

ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 7-9 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Something Brewing, 1156 Front St., Conway; 7-9 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, Mickie’s Bluefish Grill, 755 Club Lane, Conway. Musicians welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 602-5508. FREE

ARKANSAS JAZZ EXPERIENCE 6-8:15 p.m. fourth Friday of every month, Quapaw Bathhouse, downtown Hot Springs. Admission: $10. (501) 767-5482.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Faculty recital with Neale Bartee, Sherri Caraway, Lauren Schack Clark, Robin Dauer, Ed Owen and Chris Wilson, 7:30 p.m. today, Riceland Hall. The Music of India with Jim Palmer, Samir Chatterjee, Rebecca Dunnell, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Fine Arts Recital Hall. (870) 972-2094. FREE

B.B. KING 7 p.m. today, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $58-$100. (479) 443-5600.

BEN COULTER 5-9 p.m. Fridays, Crosswalk, 2714 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (870) 918-4166. FREE

BLUESDAY TUESDAYS 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Newport Country Club, 703 Walker Drive, Newport. (870) 972-3486. FREE

BRIAN FREE & ASSURANCE 7 p.m. Oct. 2, Independence Hall, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, Arkansas 25 and White Drive, Batesville. (501) 729-0474. FREE

CALL FOR MEMBERS Pine Bluff Community Band. Rehearsals 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Chestnut streets, Pine Bluff. pbcb.org or (870) 543-9917 or (870) 718-7087.

CALL FOR MEMBERS Van Buren County Community Band. Rehearsals every Monday, Clinton High School band room, 851 Yellowjacket Lane, Clinton. (501) 745-3633.

CHRIS ISAAK 7 p.m. Oct. 12, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $48-$88. (479) 443-5600.

COLLINFEST 7 p.m. Oct. 2, Cossatot Community College University of Arkansas De Queen Amphitheater, De Queen. Collin Raye performs. Doors open 5:30. With guest Jamie O’Neal. Tickets: reserved $20, general admission $10, children 5 and under free with general admission adult. (870) 642-2446 or (870) 898-3624.

DAVID BURGESS 2-4 p.m. Oct. 3, Clinton School Auditorium, Joe Bowling Road, Fraser and Hall streets, Clinton. Presented by North Central Arkansas Foundation for Arts & Education. (501) 253-7909. FREE

GEORGE’S MAJESTIC LOUNGE 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Blues Jam with Oreo Blue, 8 p.m.-midnight first Wednesday of every month, $3. (479) 527-6618.

GRAND PRAIRIE 7 p.m. Monday, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. Bluegrass concert. Suggested donation: $5. (870) 972-2367.

HOT SPRINGS FLUTE ENSEMBLE 3 p.m. Sunday, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Western music concert. Garden admission: $8.75, ages 55 and older $7.75, children 6-12 $4.50. hotspringsflutes.com or (501) 520-0306.

JASON MRAZ 8 p.m. Saturday, Benson Auditorium, Harding University, 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. Tickets: $18-$38. (501) 279-4106.

JAZZ CABARET 6 p.m. Oct. 8, Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave., Hot Springs. Silent auction. Performers Jay Payette Trio featuring Fedett “Lady J” Johnson. Cost: advance $15, at the door $20. (501) 623-9922.

JEFF & SHERI EASTER 7:30 p.m. today, Northeast Arkansas District Fair, 3609 Leslie Ann St., Jonesboro. (501) 729-0474. FREE

KASU BLUE MONDAY CONCERTS 7 p.m. first Monday of the month, Sheffield’s Restaurant, Main Street, downtown Jonesboro. (870) 972-2200. FREE

KORNER KAFE 20204 U.S. 62, Gateway. Jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays. (479) 721-5370. FREE

LEANN RIMES 4 p.m. Sunday, Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Tickets: $40-$50; ages 65 and older $37-$47; UCA alumni $35-$45; UCA faculty and staff $33-$43; UCA students $10-$20. (501) 450-3265 or (866) 810-0012.

LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Admission: members $5, nonmembers $10. (870) 536-3375.

MENA COMMUNITY CHOIR 6:30-8 p.m. every Monday, First Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Church streets, Mena. Call for members. (479) 243-0042.

MUSICFEST 5 p.m. Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 2, downtown El Dorado. Performers include Uncle Kracker, Pat Green, Marty Stuart. Stages at 116 Elm St., 101 E. Main St and 200 E. Main St. Tickets: weekend pass online $18; at the gate Friday $10, at the gate Saturday $18. musicfesteldorado.com or (870) 862-4747.

ST. JUDE’S BENEFIT CONCERT 5 p.m. Saturday, The Bayou, 115 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers. Performers include F.O.S. Project and The Kory Montgomery Band. Cost: $5. (479) 246-9337.

SPENCER’S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976. FREE

10 X 10 ARTS SERIES Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Great Quintets, 8 p.m. Oct. 8. Omara Portuondo: 80th Birthday Celebration, 8 p.m. Oct. 9. Tickets: $10-$25. (479) 443-5600.

TEXARKANA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Perot Theatre, 219 Main St., Texarkana. “Sounds of the Cinema.” Concert preview, 6:45 p.m. Tickets: $25-$47. (903) 792-4992.

THE THREE PHANTOMS IN CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. With Conway Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: $30-$40, ages 65 and older $27-$37, UCA alumni $25-$35, UCA faculty and staff $23-$33, students $10. (501) 450-3265 or (866) 810-0012. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Arkansas Best Corp. Performing Arts Center, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $19-$22. (479) 788-7300.

TIERNEY SUTTON BAND 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 8, Starr Theater, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson Ave., Fayetteville. Tickets: $16-$30. (479) 443-5600.

WOODSONGS 6:30 p.m. second Saturday each month, Red Goose Deli, 117 N. Pruett St., Paragould. Original blues and jazz performers. (870) 240-0544. FREE

Special Events

Central Arkansas

AARP cHAPTER 34, 5505 W. Markham St. Contract bridge, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Bridge games, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Duplicate bridge, 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m. third Friday of the month and fourth Thursday of the month. Canasta, 1:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays of the month. Newcomers 50 and older welcome. Cost: national AARP dues $12.50, local dues $8. First two visits free. (501) 661-0274 or (501) 851-6828.

ALL THAT JAZZ 6 p.m. Oct. 3, Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham St. Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute Kids Golf Classic launch party with food, drink, dancing, auctions. Tickets: $50. (501) 296-3429.

ARGENTA MARKET 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 521 N. Main St., North Little Rock. argentamarket.com or (501) 379-9980.

ARKANSAS STATE FAIR Oct. 8-17, State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard St. Performers include The Guess Who, Joe Diffie, Bucky Covington, Easton Corbin and Loverboy. Tickets: advance $7; advance parking $4. arkansasstatefair.com or (501) 372-8341.

ARKANSAS WALK NOW FOR AUTISM 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 2, Clinton Presidential Center. (501) 821-4808. FREE

ARKANSAS WOMEN’S NETWORK 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Hampton Inn, 1301 S. Shackleford Road. Coffee and networking opportunities for professionals. (501) 455-8538. FREE

ARKANSAS WOMEN’S NETWORK-NORTH 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Starbucks, 4824 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Coffee and networking for professional women. (501) 771-6838. FREE

BARK IN THE PARK 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 2, Burns Park Dog Park, Tournament Drive, North Little Rock. North Little Rock Friends of Animals event. Pet psychic readings, photos, microchipping, demonstrations. (501) 791-8577 or (501) 607-4887. FREE

BEYOND BOUNDARIES ANNUAL MANE EVENT: TAKING IT BACK TO THE COUNTRY 7 p.m. Saturday, River Market pavilion. Benefits equine-assisted therapy for children with special needs. Music, food, drinks, auctions. Tickets: $50, couples $75. beyondboundariesar.com or (501) 941-1522.

BIG DAM BRIDGE 100 7:30 a.m. Saturday, under Broadway Bridge, La Harpe Boulevard. Registration: $30-$85. Finale Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Main Street, North Little Rock, free. bigdambridge.org or (870) 246-6686.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS COIN CLUB 6:15 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Parkway Place Baptist Church, 303 Parkway Place. (501) 372-3686. FREE

CENTRAL ARKANSAS FREETHINKERS DISCUSSION GROUP 1-5 p.m. third Saturday of each month, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 351-4980. FREE

CENTRAL ARKANSAS GEM & MINERAL SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2-3, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. (501) 821-2346 or (501) 868-4553.

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 843-9090. FREE

DIAMOND BEAR BREWING CO. TOURS 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, 323 Cross St. (501) 708-2739 or (877) 642-2739. -FREE

DINING WITH THE STARS 7 p.m. today, Arkansas Community Arts Cooperative, 608 Main St. Dinner with artists, silent auction, performances. Tickets: $75. acacarkansas.org or (501) 244-2979.

DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOT CLINIC AND HEALTH SCREENING 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 2, Cornerstone Pharmacy, 4220 N. Rodney Parham Road. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences event. Cost: $25. (501) 223-2224.

EAST ARKANSAS HARVEST RAMBLE 8 a.m. Oct. 2, Curran Hall, 615 E. Capitol Ave. Historic Preservation Alliance trip to historic locations in east Arkansas. Tickets: members $110, nonmembers $135. (501) 372-4757.

FAMILY FUN FEST 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 2, Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock. Music, Kids & Teen Zone, vendor booths. Tickets: $3, children 12 and under free. nlrfamilyfunfest.org or (501) 372-5959.

FIRE DOGS AND HOT DOGS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 2, Little Rock Fire Department Support Services & Training Center, 7000 Murray St. Fire education, demonstrations, climb on firetrucks and more. misty@jacksonbrownking.com or (501) 664-8700. FREE

FIRST CLASS TOASTMASTERS 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, DeSoto Room (Terrace Room, first Tuesday of the month), St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center, University Avenue and Markham Street. Group teaches public speaking and leadership skills. (501) 604-5234. FREE

GREATER LITTLE ROCK CAMERA CLUB 6 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 Rock St. Speakers, discussions. Digital and film cameras. (501) 614-9098. FREE

HAUNTED EVENING TOUR dusk Fridays through Oct. 30, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 E. Ninth St. Tour of sites in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Tickets: $25, reservations required. (501) 681-3857.

HEALING FARMS GATHERING 5-9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 201 S. Shackleford Road. “Creating Community for Wellness.” With presentations and speakers from healers and teachers. Cost: members $75, nonmembers $85. healingfarms.org or (501) 830-3331.

HEIFER VILLAGE 1 World Ave. Heifer Village Family Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. “Art Beyond Borders,” Teacher’s Discovery Travel Exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Saturday. (501) 907-2697.

HIGH TEA 3 p.m. Sundays, The Empress of Little Rock, 2120 S. Louisiana St. Cost: $35. Reservations required. (501) 374-7966.

HUNGER ACTION MONTH BREAKFAST 7:30 a.m. Oct. 1, Arkansas Governor’s Mansion, 1800 Center St. Tickets: $50. (501) 399-9999.

INVISIBLE CHILDREN AND CARTI FUNDRAISER Friday-Saturday, Juanita’s, 1300 S. Main St. Screening of Go: The Schools for Schools Movie and concert, benefits Invisible Children, 7:30 p.m. Friday. Concert benefits Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute Kids, 8 p.m. Saturday. Donations accepted. (501) 765-3833.

INVISIBLE CHILDREN EVENT 5:30 p.m. Saturday, canvascommunity, 1111 W. Seventh St. Screening of two documentaries. (501) 412-0498. FREE

JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 30, 9 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. (501) 982-4171.

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE AIR SHOW 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 9-10, Little Rock Air Force Base, Jacksonville. Air show performers include the Thunderbirds, the Golden Knights, Canadian Skyhawks, The Alabama Boys. littlerockairshow.com or (501) 987-3601.

LITTLE ROCK COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 663-7515. FREE

LITTLE ROCKERS KIDS MARATHON KICK-OFF 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 9, War Memorial Stadium. Healthy snacks, music, obstacle course activities. littlerockmarathon.com or (501) 371-4639.

LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays through October, River Market. rivermarket.info or (501) 375-2552.

LITTLE ROCK TOASTMASTERS CLUB 6:30 p.m. Mondays, DeSoto Room, St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center, 2 St. Vincent Circle. The art of speaking, listening and thinking. (501) 224-3064. FREE

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Wild Wonders Animal Show, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday through Oct. 31. Giraffe Encounter, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; $10, children 1-12 $5. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Naked mole rat colony on display. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $10; ages 65 and older and children 1-12, $8. (501) 666-2406.

MAUMELLE GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Maumelle Senior Services Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle. Topics and speakers. (501) 349-7212. FREE

MCCAIN MALL 3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. Baptist Health Medical Center health screenings, 7:30-9:30 a.m. first Friday of the month. (501) 758-6317. FREE

MEXICAN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION CONVENTION Monday-Wednesday, Wyndham Riverfront North Little Rock. Cost: $150. mexmera.org or (315) 220-0040.

MID-SOUTH TRIVIA LEAGUE 7 p.m. Mondays, Zack’s Place, 1400 S. University Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Thirst N’ Howl, 14710 Cantrell Road; 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Touchdown Sally’s Sports Grill, 17332 Interstate 30, Benton; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Luigi’s Pizza & Pasta, 22000 Interstate 30, Bryant; 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays, Gusano’s, 313 President Clinton Ave.; 8 p.m. Mondays and 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Gusano’s, 2915 Dave Ward Drive, Conway; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Centennial Valley Country Club, 1600 Centennial Club Drive, Conway; 9 p.m. Thursdays, T.G.I. Friday’s, 2820 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock; 7 p.m. Saturdays, Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, 3201 Bankhead Drive. Team trivia challenges, competing for League Championship. (501) 766-2330. FREE

MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART MEETINGS 1 p.m. third Thursday of the month, 315 E. Capitol Ave. (501) 455-6200. FREE

NORTH LITTLE ROCK FRIENDS OF ANIMALS 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $25. (501) 758-5482.

OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK 10 a.m. Saturday, Riverfront Park. Benefits American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Registration starts at 9. (501) 765-4287. FREE

PEEK-A-BOO CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT EVENT 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday-Sept. 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 1-2, noon-4 p.m. Oct. 3, McCain Plaza, 4148 E. McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. 25% off Saturday-Sunday. Eight-hour volunteers, 75% off. (501) 472-7453 or (501) 590-5763.

PINNACLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road. Geocaching Weekend, Saturday-Sunday. Hikes, nature programs, games. (501) 868-5806. FREE

QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 10 a.m. second Monday of the month, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 835-8721. FREE

RECOVERY JAM 4 p.m. Monday, River Market. Raise awareness about substance abuse, mental disorders, treatment and recovery. Performances, food. (501) 663-6545 or (501) 663-4774..

RUNWILD 5K 8 a.m. Oct. 9, Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road. 5K race, 1K fun run. Race starts at Promenade at Chenal, shuttle service from Wildwood. Celebration after includes music, games, hayrides, pumpkins for children. Children and dogs welcome for 1K. Registration: 5K advance $25, day of race $30; 1K advance $10, day of race $15. (501) 821-7275.

SAVOR THE CITY through Sept. 30, Little Rock restaurants. Little Rock Restaurant Week. Lunch and dinner prices: $7-$35. experiencelittlerockdining.com or (501) 370-3202.

THE SCIENCE CAFE 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Vieux Carre/Afterthought Bar, 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. “Acoustics: The Science of Sound,” panel discussion. (501) 686-7418.

SCULPTURE PARTY AND FALL FEST 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, The Bernice Garden, 1401 S. Main St. Unveiling of new sculptures, music, food, art, announcements. (501) 374-1111.

SHOP-N-SIP 5-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Kavanaugh Boulevard in Hillcrest neighborhood. Music, open house events, food. (501) 231-8132.

SOUTH END CIVIL RIGHTS SUMMIT 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Reed Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 3101 S. Izard St. Speakers, discussions, community festival, gallery. (501) 661-0562. FREE

TASTE OF THE TOWN 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock. Restaurant and caterer samples. Tickets: advance $15, at the door $20. (501) 372-5959.

TOLTEC MOUNDS ARCHEOLOGICAL STATE PARK 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott. Pottery workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 9, $15. (501) 961-9442.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK SHOWCASE AND SAFETY DAY 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Chick-fil-A, 11525 Cantrell Road. Emergency vehicle display, K-9 and horse patrol officers, safety tips. (615) 631-3439.

TRIBUTE LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. Sept. 30, Clinton Presidential Center. AETN Foundation event honoring Jane Krutz. Tickets: $40. (800) 662-2386.

TWIN CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB 11:59 a.m. every Tuesday, St. Vincent Medical Center/North, 2215 Wildwood Ave., Sherwood. Public speaking, communication and leadership skills. (501) 568-5492. FREE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK 2801 S. University Ave. Hispanic Heritage Month screenings in Dickinson Auditorium: Crossing Arizona, 7 p.m. Wednesday; Pedro Paramo, 7 p.m. Oct. 6. Immigration panel: noon-1:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Donaghey Student Center. (501) 372-6933. Creative writing lecture: “How Mexico Haunts My Imagination,” Benjamin Alire Saenz, 7 p.m. Sept. 30, Ledbetter Hall. (501) 569-3161.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Lecture: “No Labels,” John Avlon, John Cowan, Kiki McClain, Mark McKinnon, 6 p.m. today. Lectures and books signings: Homer Simpson Marches on Washington, Tim Dale and Joe Foy, noon Friday; Why We Hate the Oil Companies, John Hofmeister, noon Tuesday; A Good Talk, Dan Menaker, 6 p.m. Wednesday; Carry the Rock, Jay Jennings, 6 p.m. Sept. 30. (501) 683-5239. FREE

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 10700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Gluten-Free Tasting, 1-2 p.m. last Saturday of the month. Eating Healthy on a Budget, 1 p.m. first and last Saturday of the month. Music at the Market & Grilling Time, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, 12:30-3 p.m. Sundays; hot dogs $2, burgers $5. (501) 312-2326. FREE

WITT STEPHENS JR. CENTRAL ARKANSAS NATURE CENTER 602 President Clinton Ave. National Hunting & Fishing Day, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 907-0636. FREE

WOMEN AND GIRLS ICE HOCKEY 7:15-8:15 p.m. every Monday, Arkansas Skatium, 1311 S. Bowman Road. $10 per session. (501) 666-4625.

Around Arkansas

ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL Mountain View. Classes and workshops in traditional crafts. Call for schedule and registration fees. arkansascraftschool.org or (870) 269-8397.

ARKANSAS FAMILY RIGHTS COALITION 7 p.m. second Monday of the month, IHOP, 7809 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith; 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Denny’s, 5910 Rogers Ave. Community meetings. (479) 420-5504.

ARTSFEST Tuesday-Oct. 3, venues in Conway. Readings, exhibits, performances. Dirty Dozen Brass Band, 7 p.m. Oct. 1, Simon Park. “Why White Kids Love Hip Hop,” Bakari Kitwana, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Hendrix College. ArtWalk, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 1, downtown. “Night of 1,000 Drawings,” 5 p.m. Oct. 1, City Hall Gallery. Conway Film Festival, 5 p.m. Oct. 1 and 2 p.m. Oct. 2, ThatChurch, Deer and Chestnut streets. Chili cook-off, Oct. 2, Simon Park, $5. artsinconway.org or (501) 450-6105.

BIKES, BLUES & BBQ Wednesday-Oct. 2, Fayetteville. Demo rides, music, motorcycle show, battle of the bikes, barbecue. Admission prices vary. bikesbluesandbbq.org or (479) 527-9993.

BRINKLEY FALL FEST 6 p.m. Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2, Brinkley. Kick-off dinner, Depot Museum, 100 W. Cypress St.; $15, ages 4-10 $5. Festival in Greenlee Park with music, mini-tractor pulls, skeet shooting, outhouse racing, mechanical bull, antique cars, fishing tournament, puppet show, blow-ups, rock climbing wall, backseat driver, arts and crafts; general admission free. (870) 734-2262.

BRYANT FALL FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Mills Park, Bryant. Car show, music, games, arts and crafts, parade. Performers include the.road.beyond. (501) 840-2442.

BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER PARTNERS Buffalo River cleanup, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Wild Bills, Buffalo Point National Park. Membership Drive, 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Tyler Bend Pavilion, U.S. 65 south of Harrison. Library program: “Elk of the Buffalo National River: A Closer Look at Arkansas’ Largest Mammal,” Michael Dougherty, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boone County Library, 221 W. Stephenson St., Harrison. (870) 704-9114.

BULL SHOALS-WHITE RIVER STATE PARK 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals. Women’s Outdoor Weekend, Oct. 1-3, $125. Tours of the Bull Shoals Dam, 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $2.50, $1.50 for ages 6-12. (870) 455-3629.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS SPORT FLYERS BREAKFAST 8:30-10:30 a.m. every second Saturday, 165 Country Air Lane, Lonoke. Admission: $5 donation. (501) 676-7767.

CHILDREN’S FALL/WINTER CONSIGNMENT SALE 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Hickinbotham-Miller Building, Fulton County Fairgrounds, U.S. 62, Salem. Half-off sale Saturday. birdieboosale.com or (870) 895-5565.

CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY TOWN HALL MEETING 5:30-7 p.m. today, Ivra Clark Park, 830 Viser St., Camden. Presented by Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. (501) 683-3593.

COMMUNITY REUNION 9 a.m. Saturday, Manila Airport Community Center, Manila. Lost Cane, Whistleville, Little River, Rosland gathering. Bring pot luck dish. (870) 966-4012.

CONWAY SYMPHONY DESIGNER HOUSE Friday-Oct. 16, 1105 Reynolds Ave., Conway. In The Village at Hendrix. Special events: preview party, 6 p.m. today, $50; symphony musicians’ performances Friday-Saturday; Art Happenings and Ladies Night Out, 6 p.m. Monday; The Art of Speaking, Oct. 3; Vocal Designs concert, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $15; run-of-show $30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. conwaysymphony.org or (501) 269-1066.

DAVIDSONVILLE HISTORIC STATE PARK 7953 U.S. 166 S., Pocahontas. Ghost of Davidsonville Fall Festival with music, games, costume contests, hayride, 2-9 p.m. Oct. 9; $5, ages 62 and older and children 6-12 $3. (870) 892-4708.

DEPOT DAYS 1-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Front Street, downtown Newport. Music, magic shows, mini train rides, inflatables, family activities. Performers include J.R. Rogers and the All-Star Band, Ace Cannon Band, Sonny Burgess and the Pacers. (870) 523-7428. FREE

DIXIE CAR CLUB 6 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Western Sizzlin Steak House, 1916 Congo Road, Benton. Dinner and meeting. (501) 778-9656.

FAITH AND FOOD FAIR 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 501 S. Phoenix Ave., Russellville. Workshops on cooking and gardening, book table, films for children and adults, panel discussions. (479) 968-3662. FREE

FALL FESTIVAL 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 2, Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary’s, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Build a scarecrow, live music, plant sale, food, basketball tournament. Fees for basketball registration. centerfornonprofitsnwa.org or (479) 531-2644. FREE

FALL HARVEST PARTY AND LOCAVORE POTLUCK 6-10 p.m. today, Low Key Arts, 118 Arbor St., Hot Springs. Presented by Free Greens Inc. Bring potluck dish of as many local ingredients as possible and/or donated clothing. (501) 655-6067.

FAULKNER COUNTY LIBRARY 1900 Tyler St., Conway. Banned Books Week readings, 7 p.m. Sept. 30. Charlaine Harris Book Club, 6 p.m. last Wednesday of the month through December. Beginner’s yoga group, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. (501) 327-7482. FREE

FAULKNER COUNTY PET FAIR 11 a.m. Saturday, Faulkner County Courthouse Square, 801 Locust St., Conway. (501) 470-9049 or (501) 339-3574.

FESTIVAL OF CHAIRS 6-11 p.m. Oct. 2, Centennial Valley Events Center, 1600 Centennial Club Drive, Conway. Benefits Children’s Advocacy Alliance. Tickets: advance $35, at the door $45. (501) 328-3347.

FIRST THURSDAY SHOPPING downtown Paragould. Local businesses offer extended hours, demonstrations and live music. (870) 240-0544. FREE

FLEA & FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-noon first and third Saturday of the month, Clinton City Park, downtown Clinton. (501) 745-1495.

FUN AFTER FIVE 5-7 p.m. Thursdays, Basin Spring Park, 12 Spring St., Eureka Springs. Family activities sponsored by the Eureka Springs Downtown Network. (479) 224-5074. FREE

GET DOWN DOWNTOWN Friday-Saturday, Spring Park and downtown Searcy. Music, artists. Performers include Mark Wills. (501) 279-9007. FREE

GREAT ARKANSAS CLEANUP through Oct. 30, around Arkansas. Statewide cleanup effort. (501) 682-3507.

Harding University 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. Lecture and book signing with author Gary Gildner, 7 p.m. Sept. 30. (501) 279-4421. Young American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series: Bob Beckel versus Cal Thomas, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5. (501) 279-4497. FREE

HENDRIX COLLEGE 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Lecture: “How to Laugh at Foreigners,” Simon Critchley, 7:30 p.m. today, Reves Recital Hall. (501) 450-4597. Lecture and book signing: The Glass Castle, Jeannette Walls, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Staples Auditorium. (501) 450-1263. FREE

HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK, U.S. 278, nine miles northwest of Hope. Historic building tours: $8, children 6-12 $4. (870) 983-2684.

HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Fall festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 2. Hikes and nature programs. (479) 789-5000.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE PLAYERs 7 p.m. first Tuesday of the month, Ouachita Building, Woodlands Auditorium, DeSoto Boulevard, Hot Springs Village. Monthly meeting, skits, programs. Membership: $5. (501) 922-9482 or (501) 922-6070.

JACKSONPORT STATE PARK 205 Avenue St., Newport. Tour of the Universe star-gazing program with Tillman Kennon, 6 p.m. Oct. 2. (870) 523-2143. FREE

JUNKFEST 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 1-2, downtown Bradley. Junk sale, music, antique tractor show. (870) 894-3935.

LAKE CATHERINE STATE PARK 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs. Nature programs, hikes, demonstrations. (501) 844-4205. FREE

LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Fishing workshop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 2, $25. Educational and nature programs. Nature Tales, 2 p.m. Saturdays. (479) 967-5516. free

LEGENDS BALLOON RALLY Friday-Saturday, Hot Springs Memorial Field Airport, U.S. 70 West, Hot Springs. Balloon glows, competitions. Concerts: Clint Black, 7:30 p.m. Friday; The Charlie Daniels Band, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 321-2027. FREE

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Vada Sheid Community Development Center, Arkansas State University at Mountain Home. Music and dancing. Tickets: $20. asumh.edu/calendar.php, (870) 508-6214 or (870) 508-6105.

MAGIC SPRINGS & CRYSTAL FALLS Hot Springs. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $44.99, 48 inches and under $29.99. magicsprings.com or (501) 318-5370.

MEL’S FARMERS’ MARKET 1-6 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through October, Main Street, Lake Village. (870) 265-9990.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION CLASS 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 9 Oak St., Rogers. (479) 616-8043. FREE

OAKLAWN Hot Springs. Spa City Poker Classic, Mondays and Wednesdays through Nov. 10. The Original Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band, 7:30 p.m. today, $15. Ladies Night with David Bazzel, 7 p.m. Sept. 30, $15. Octoberfest, Oct. 2. Music in Pop’s Lounge, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, free. (800) 625-5296.

OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Creasy Complex, Pine Bluff Arsenal, 10020 Kabrich Circle, White Hall. Vendors and outdoor activities. (870) 540-3778.

OZARK CORN MAZE through Nov. 14, Arkansas 112, Cave City. Corn maze, corn cannon, cow train, pumpkin patch. Hours: 4-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7, groups of 10 or more $5 each. (479) 366-6246.

OZARK FOLK CENTER 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Arkansas State Fiddle Championship, Friday-Saturday. Assembled Art Project, through September. Fourth Friday Food Day: Making Jellies & Jams, Friday, $30. Sumptuous Herb Harvest Supper, Folk Dance, Foods and Music of Greece and Turkey, Sept. 30-Oct. 2; $27.50, reservations required. Admission unless otherwise indicated: $10, children ages 6-12 $6. (870) 269-3851.

OZARK MEDIEVAL FORTRESS 1671 Arkansas 14, Lead Hill. View traditional construction methods. Admission: $12, children ages 6-12 $8. Call for times and prices. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Nov. 30. ozarkmedievalfortress.com or (870) 436-7625.

PARKIN ARCHEOLOGICAL STATE PARK U.S. 64 and Arkansas 184, Parkin. Soul Food Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 16, $25. (870) 755-2500.petit Jean state park 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton. Great Arkansas Cleanup, 8 a.m. Saturday. Take a Child Outside Week: Owl Prowl, 7:30 p.m. Saturday; Rock House Cave and Turtle Rocks for Kids, 9 a.m. Sunday; CCC History Hike, 11 a.m .Sunday. (501) 727-5441. free

POWHATAN HISTORIC STATE PARK Arkansas 25, Powhatan. Historic Games Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (870) 878-6765.

PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK 506 E. Douglas St., Prairie Grove. Spin-A-Round meetings, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first Wednesday of the month. Exhibit admission: $3, children 6-12 $2, families $10. House tours: $5, children 6-12 $3, families $15. (479) 846-2990.

SCHAEFERS’ CORN MAZE Saturday-Oct. 31, 863 Lollie Road, Mayflower. Hours: noon-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7, over 60 $6, 3-12 $5; kid’s maze $3, hayrides $3, corn maze express $3. schaeferscornmaze.com or (501) 269-7903.

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DOGS 1 p.m. first Saturday of the month, Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma St., Springdale. Service-dog demonstrations. (479) 646-0886. FREE

SPAGHETTI DINNER 4:30-7 p.m. Monday, Holiday Island Country Club, Holiday Island. Holiday Island Presbyterian Church event. Tickets: $7, children 10 and under $3.50. (479) 253-2033.

SPICE UP YOUR SOUTHERN ACCENT CHILI COOK-OFF 6-11 p.m. Oct. 2, Saracen Landing, 200 Lake Saracen Drive, Pine Bluff. Junior League of Pine Bluff event. (501) 540-9890 or (501) 692-2115.

SYMPHONY GALA 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Dance music, dinner, auctions. Benefits Delta Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: $75. (870) 761-2747.

3-D BOW TOURNAMENT 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Crowley’s Ridge Bow Range, 466 SFC 348, Forrest City. Benefits Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Entry fee: $10. (870) 261-2602 or (870) 317-0727.

360 LEADERSHIP SERIES LUNCHEON noon first Thursday of the month through December, Phoenix Expo Event Center, 4600 Towson Ave., Fort Smith. Tickets: $15. (479) 285-5233 or (479) 719-1262.

WHITE OAK LAKE STATE PARK 563 Arkansas 387, Bluff City. GPS Workshop, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, $10, registration required. (870) 685-2748.

WINEAUX FEST 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Chateau aux Arc Vineyards and Winery, 8045 Arkansas 186, Altus. Togas requested. Music, food, wine. Tickets: $10. chateauauxarc.com or (800) 588-9463.

WING DING FESTIVAL Oct. 2, Dupree Park, Jacksonville. Chicken wing cook-off, performers, games, inflatables, animals. Performers include Joey+Rory. jacksonville-arkansas.com or (501) 982-1511.

WOLF PEN GAP MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS Rich Mountain Community College, Mena. Presented by Ouachita National Forest. Presentation of Interim Management Plan, 6 p.m. Sept. 30. (501) 321-5202 or (479) 394-2382.

WOOL AND WHEEL HANDSPINNING GUILD 10 a.m.-noon third Saturday of every month, Ozark Folkways Heritage Center, Winslow. (479) 634-3791.

Theater

Central Arkansas

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER through Oct. 3, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $14, children $11. (501) 372-4000.

CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY through Saturday, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $14, ages 65 and up and students $10. (501) 374-3761.

DISNEY LIVE! MICKEY’S ROCKIN’ ROAD SHOW 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Friday, Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock. Tickets: $15.75-$52.75. (800) 745-3000.

EVITA through Oct. 3, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25-$60; advance tickets $10 off A seating, $5 off B seating. therep.org or (501) 378-0405.

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN through Oct. 10, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtime: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $28-$32, children 15 and under $22. murrysdinnerplayhouse.com or (501) 562-3131.

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ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Friday-Saturday, Oct. 1-2, Centerstage Playhouse, 204 N. First St., Cabot. Cabot Community Theatre production. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Show: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: dinner $25, children 12 and under $15; show only $15, children 12 and under $10. (501) 941-2266.

GIGGLE, GIGGLE, QUACK! 7 p.m. Oct. 5, East Arkansas Community College Forrest City, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $12, children $8. (870) 633-4480.

THE GREAT PASSION PLAy through Oct. 30, Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday through Oct. 30. Tickets: $26, children 6-15 $13. www.greatpassionplay.com or (800) 882-7529.

HOCUS POCUS Oct. 1-17, Center on the Square, 111 W. Arch St., Searcy. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Curtain one hour later. Tickets: $27, ages 65 and older $24; matinee $24, ages 65 and older $21; show-only $13.50. (501) 368-0111.

MAKE ’EM LAUGH 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Cabe Theatre, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. (501) 450-4597. FREE

NUNSENSE through Oct. 3, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $42, show-only balcony $15. (479) 631-8988.

rogers little theater Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Kidfriends 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Rogers Little Theater group for students 8-18. Lessons in theater work. Meeting times may vary. (479) 631-8988.

SORRY! WRONG CHIMNEY! Sept. 30-Oct. 10, Pocket Community Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10, students $5. (501) 623-8585.

StEEL MAGNOLIAS, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Spinelli’s Cafe, 1411 Arkansas 71 N., Mena. Ouachita Little Theatre. Tickets: $25 including prime-rib dinner. (479) 243-0186.

THEATRESQUARED ADULT ACTING CLASSES TheatreSquared, E.J. Ball Building, Suite 440, downtown square, Fayetteville. Beginning Acting: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 27, $150. Beginning Comedy Improv: 6-8 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 25, $150. (479) 445-6333.

THE 39 STEPS through Sunday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Theatre Squared production. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $22-$24, under 30 $10. theatre2.org or (479) 571-2728.

VINCENT RIVER 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Black Box Theatre, University of the Ozarks, Clarksville. Tickets: $8. (479) 979-1349.

WILEY AND THE HAIRY MAN 7 p.m. today-Saturday, Monday-Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia. Tickets: $6. Youth theatre workshop in conjunction, for children pre-K through 12th grade, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, $25. (870) 245-5563.

WILLY WONKA JR. 10 a.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Arent Art Center, 1901 SE J St., Bentonville. Friday show for school-age children. Tickets: Friday $3; Saturday $10, children $5. (479) 366-1245.

WONDER OF THE WORLD 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6-9, Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Tickets: advance $8, at the door $10. (870) 972-2781.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Photographs on Canvas by Charles W. Clogston, 6-8 p.m. today. Dave Williams and Company, today, $5. Big John Miller Band, Friday, $7. Ramona Smith and Carl Mouton, Saturday, $7. Jam session, Monday, jammers $1. Cindy Woolf, Sept. 30, $5. Free dance lessons: tango night, 7 p.m. Sept. 30. Vieux Carre Jazz brunch with Ted Ludwig, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Monday Night Jazz, every Monday, $5 unless otherwise indicated. Jam session with Carl Mouton, Tuesdays, free. Kat Hood’s Open Mike Acoustic Showcase, Wednesdays, free. Shows at 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196.

ARENA BILLIARDS BAR & GRILL 314 Maple St., North Little Rock. Karaoke contest, 8 p.m. every Saturday, free. Pool tournaments 7 p.m. every Thursday, 8 p.m. every Friday, $10 entry fee. (501) 374-7665.

ARKANSAS PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS 8-11 p.m. Saturdays, 4521 W. 65th St., quarter-block west of Patterson Street. Visitors welcome. Dance instruction and social hour, 7-8 p.m. Admission: members $5, guests $6. (501) 568-4476.

BASELINE PIT STOP BAR-B-QUE AND LOUNGE 5506 Base Line Road. Nine-ball tournament, 7 p.m. Sundays. Eight-ball tournament 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Pool league 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday. Shuffleboard various times daily. Horseshoe pit. Full bar and grill. Happy hour 4-6 p.m. daily. Entry fees vary. (501) 562-9635.

BOGIE’S 920 W. Pershing Drive, North Little Rock. Karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays, free. (501) 758-1851.

CAJUN’S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Lyle Dudley, The Gettys, today. Shannon McClung, Forty-Two, Friday. Bud Summers, Jay Jackson Band, Saturday. Brian & Nick, Wednesday. Brian & Nick, Trademark, Sept. 30. Happy-hour bands start at 5:30 p.m. Friday-Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursdays, headline bands at 8:30 or 9 Friday-Tuesday, 9:30 Thursdays. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.

CHIEFS 6708 Arkansas 161, North Little Rock. Band, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. every Friday. Pool tournament, 8 p.m. every Friday. (501) 833-9110. FREE

CLUB COUNT PULASKI New Howard Johnson Inn, T.P. White Drive, Jacksonville. Karaoke contest with the Karaoke Cowboy, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, finals Saturday. No cover. Contest entry: $10. Dance lessons with Lil, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, free. Jam session, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, free. (501) 982-2183 or (501) 606-9529.

THE COFFEE BEANERY CAFE 17200 Chenal Parkway. Open Mike Night, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 821-7747. FREE

CORNERSTONE PUB AND GRILL 312 Main St., North Little Rock. Acoustic singer and guitar, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, free. Ladies night and ’80s-retro disc jockey, Thursdays. (501) 374-1782.

COUNTERPOINT 3605 MacArthur Drive, North Little Rock. Pingpong tournament, 9 p.m. Mondays. Music, 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Karaoke with Paul, 10 p.m. Wednesdays. Open mike with Stacy Mackey, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Disc jockey, 10 p.m. Fridays. Music, 11 p.m. Saturdays. Customer appreciation, Sundays. Hours: 8 p.m.-5 a.m. daily. (501) 771-5515.

DHS STUDIOS 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Red Saturdays: reggae and world music, 10 p.m. Saturdays, $10. (501) 253-2523 or (501) 328-5248.

Downtown music Hall and records 215 W. Capitol Ave., Little Rock. Josh the Devil & The Sinners, The Weisenheimers, 8 p.m. Saturday, $6. Let’s Get It, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; advance $8, at the door $10. Call for times and cover charges. (501) 376-1819.

ELECTRIC COWBOY 9515 Interstate 30. Ladies night, Wednesdays. Rockin’ the Rock Karaoke with Chuxster, Thursday. All events start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. Call for cover charges. (501) 562-6000.

GRUMPY’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR AND GRILL 1801 Green Mountain Drive. Music, 9 p.m. every Monday. (501) 225-9650. FREE

HONEY HUT RESTAURANT 3723 MacArthur Blvd., North Little Rock. Karaoke with D&T, 8 p.m. every Friday. (501) 753-0991. FREE

JERE’S PLACE SPORTS BAR 8500 Castle Valley Road, Mabelvale. Sports, pool, golf. Music and dancing, 6 p.m. Fridays; $5, ladies free until 10. (501) 562-1814.

JIMMY DOYLE’S COUNTRY CLUB 11800 Maybelline Drive, Galloway exit, North Little Rock. Karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Thursday, free. Arkansas Riverbottom Band, 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, $5. (501) 945-9042.

JUANITA’S 1300 S. Main St. The Backsliders with Joe Pitt’s Band, 9 p.m. today, $5. Big Sean, Mickey Factz & Freesol, 9 p.m. Sunday, $15. Octopus Project, Strfkr, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $8-$10. Drowning Pool, 9 p.m. Sept. 30; advance $16, day of show $18. (501) 372-1228.

THE KARAOKE KORNER 5223 Willow Springs Road. Open 8 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, $5. Available for private parties. (501) 888-5911.

KHALIL’S PUB & GRILL 110 S. Shackleford Road. Terrific Tuesdays, 6-10 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of the month, $10, discount with work badge. (501) 246-3708.

LEVY VFW 4400 Lynn Lane, Levy. Shuffleboard, 7 p.m. Fridays, free. Steak fry, 5-7 p.m. first Saturday of the month, $6. Pool tournament, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, $6. Karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Sundays, free. (501) 753-5538.

LONG BRANCH SALOON 8419 Scott Hamilton Drive. Eight-ball tournament, 8 p.m. Monday and Thursday, $5. Ladies night, Wednesday. Band, 8 p.m. every other Saturday, $5, couples $7. (501) 568-5547.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Dan Chopin, through Saturday. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fridays, 7, 9 and 11 p.m. Saturdays unless otherwise indicated. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $6, Friday-Saturday $9 unless otherwise indicated. Thursday, ladies night with free admission. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.

LUCKY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1101 Murphy Drive, Maumelle. Ladies night every Tuesday. Eight-ball tournament, 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Karaoke, 8 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. Bands, Saturdays. (501) 803-4898. FREE

PEABODY LITTLE ROCK HOTEL 3 Statehouse Plaza. Wine and Roses, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, lobby bar, free. (501) 906-4000.

QUIET STORM SOCIAL CLUB 1724 Wright Ave. Saturday Night Rhythm & Blues with open mike and disc jockey, 9 p.m. every Saturday, $2. (501) 612-1776.

REVOLUTION ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. The Hold Steady, Wintersleep, Cotton Jones, 8:30 p.m. today, $18. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Ume, 8:30 p.m. Friday; advance $18, day of show $20. Rwake, The Unbeheld, Zucura, Pallbearer, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, $8. Latin Night, 7 p.m. Tuesday; $5, under 21 $7. (501) 823-0090.

ROSE CITY VFW POST 10442 6101 U.S. 70, North Little Rock. Shuffleboard tournaments, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, $10. Karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Sundays, free. (501) 945-4116.

RUDY’S CAFE & OYSTER BAR 2695 Pike Ave., North Little Rock. Texas hold ’em poker tournaments, 7 and 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. (501) 771-0808. FREE

ROBERTS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 7212 Geyer Springs Road. Soul Fridays with Soul on Ice, 8 p.m. Fridays, $5. (501) 568-2566.

THE SHIP 26611 Arkansas 365 N., North Little Rock. Pool tournament, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Karaoke, 7 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 803-4014. FREE

STICKY FINGERZ CHICKEN SHACK 107 S. Commerce St. Nate Hancock & The Declaration, Kory Montgomery Band, 9 p.m. today, $5. Telepath, 9:30 p.m. Friday. Mojo Depot, 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Chris Denny, Chase Pagan, 9 p.m. Tuesday. Lucious Spiller Band, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, $5. (501) 372-7707.

SU-BURBON INN Interstate 30 at Base Line Road exit. Music 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturdays. Cover: $2, couples $3. (501) 562-4863.

TON’S PLACE 18814 MacArthur Drive, Little Rock. Convertible Cowboy, 8 p.m. every Friday. (501) 851-9987. FREE

TONY’S SPORTS BAR AND STEAKHOUSE 5201 Asher Ave. Pool tables, TVs, projection screens for big games. Blues set with Walter T., 3-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Disc jockey after 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, $5. (501) 907-7757.

TROY’S IRONHORSE SALOON 9125 Mann Road. Horseshoes, pool, shuffleboard and karaoke, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday. (501) 562-4464. FREE

UNDERGROUND PUB 500 President Clinton Ave. Acoustic music 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday. Karaoke 7 p.m. every Thursday. Music 9 p.m. Friday, 8:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 707-2537. FREE

THE VILLAGE Asher and University avenues. Robert Earl Keen, 8:30 p.m. Friday; advance $21, at the door $25. Arkansas Hip-Hop Showcase, 9 p.m. Saturday, $10. thevillagelive.com or (501) 570-0300.

VINO’S Seventh and Chester streets. GrandEvolution, 8 p.m. today, $8. (501) 375-8466.

WEST END 215 N. Shackleford Road. Raising Grey, Friday. Memphis Yahoos, Saturday. Call for times and cover charges. (501) 224-7665.

Around Arkansas

THE BAY VIEW CLUB & GRILL 155 Chelsea Drive, Fairfield Bay. Steven Robb, 8-11 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday, free. (501) 884-6009.

BEEBE VFW CLUB 1405 E. Center St., Beebe. Music, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, $5. Steak night, 6-8 Fridays, $10. (501) 882-7769.

BUZZY’S BAR 210 Rhinehart Road, Pine Bluff. Jam Nite with JT Flood band and karaoke, 7 p.m. every Thursday. (870) 535-7087. FREE

THE CLUB 709 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Music, 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. (501) 624-7474. FREE

COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE Arkansas 367 N., Judsonia. Dance, music, 7-10 p.m. every Friday-Saturday, $5. Smoke- and alcohol-free. (501) 729-1212.

DYLAN’S ACOUSTIC 1021 Front St., Conway. Open mike night, 7 p.m. every Thursday. (501) 697-0841.

EDENS EDGE 2895 Bill Foster Memorial Highway, Cabot. Christian music venue. (501) 941-3997.

THE EXCHANGE 100 Exchange St., Hot Springs. The Flameing Daeth Fearies, 8 p.m. Sunday. (501) 624-9463.

GIFFORD COUNTRY MUSIC 288 Opal Road, El Paso. Karaoke, 7-10 p.m. every Friday-Saturday, donations accepted. Bingo, 6:30-11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. No alcohol or smoking; children welcome. (501) 882-3493.

THE GOAL POST 7607 John Harden Drive, Cabot. Music 9 p.m.-midnight Fridays, 8-11 p.m. Saturdays. Membership: $5 a year. (501) 982-2900.

HERO’S 409 Garrison Ave., Fort Smith. Flameing Daeth Fearies, 8 p.m. Saturday, $5. (479) 784-5055.

MAXINE’S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Quiet Company, today. Lackadaisies, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. Star & Micey, 9 p.m. Saturday, $5. Nick Charles, 9 p.m. Sept. 30, free. Bee vs. Moth, The Geri X, The Great Nostalgic, 9 p.m. Oct. 1, $5-$7. Pop Pistol, The Sound of the Mountain and Sweet Eagle, 8 p.m. Oct. 2, $5. New Music Tuesdays, free. Paul Sammons, Wednesdays, free. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays, free. (501) 321-0909.

MONTICELLO VFW 145 Veterans Drive, Monticello. Dance with Chapter 4 Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Friday. Cover: $5. (501) 367-5267.

MOOSE LODGE 2567 Saline County 11485 U.S. 67 S., Benton. Rockin’ Randy’s Karaoke, 8 p.m. Fridays, free. Dances, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturdays, $4. (501) 860-6740.

ODIE’S HOUSE OF BLUES 3413 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Mike -Chuck Dodson piano, 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Mike Dollins and the Cruize Brothers blues jam, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 815-2939. FREE

PLANET BOOGIES 421 Broadway, Hot Springs. T’s Tunes Karaoke and Dance, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. every Thursday-Monday. (501) 623-5152. FREE

2720 2720 Albert Pike, Hot Springs. Ladies Night, Thursdays. Tommy Roeck, 9 p.m. Fridays and all-request dance with DJ Debbi T, 10 p.m., after midnight $5. Retro with Diggit Johnson, 9 p.m. Saturdays, and DJ Debbi T, 10 p.m., $5. Recovery Sundays, 6 p.m. Sundays and Joel Strotman and Tommy Roeck, 9 p.m. (501) 760-2505.

VFW POST 2256 5323 Sleepy Village Road, Benton. Karaoke, 7 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays. NASCAR watching. Band, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, $4, couples $7. (501) 778-9876.

VFW POST 2278 2231 E. Grand Ave., back of KOA Campgrounds, Hot Springs. Music 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, free. Fish fry 5-7 p.m. Friday, $6. (501) 767-9362 or (501) 623-5190.

VFW POST 7769 1405 E. Center St., Beebe. Ladies night, Fridays, men $5. Saturday nights, $5. Bingo and shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Pool tournament and jam sessions, Wednesdays. Bingo, 1 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 882-7769.

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