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. “A Couple Ways of Doing Something,” Friday-June 26. “Michael Peterson: Evolution/Revolution,” through July 3. “The Impressionists and Their Influence,” through June 26; $10, ages 6-17 $6. Painting demonstration with Robin Parker, 1-3 p.m. May 7. Friends of Contemporary Craft conversation with Michele Burgess, 6 p.m. Sunday; FOCC members $15, nonmembers $20. Fete du Film: The Story of Adele H., 7 p.m. May 5. Fete des meres, activities, tours 1-3 p.m. May 8. Museum School classes and workshops, $20-$220; Museum School workshops available for children and adults; call for schedule. “Foundation Collection,” “Masterworks,” “Currents in Contemporary Art,” Paul Signac, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-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) 821-4560.

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. “Anticipating the Future: American Indian Art,” through Saturday. 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. Nature and impressionistic oil paintings by Sharon Frankie and Gene Clark, through Saturday. 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.

theartgroupmaumelle.com or (501) 771-1027.

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

BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. 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. “Lee Nora Parlor’s Painted Photo Album,” through May 28. 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. “Revolution and Rebellion: Words, Wars & Figures,” through May 22. “The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss,” through May 22. 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. Works by Dominique Simmons and David Warren, through May 14. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996. FREE

GOVERNOR’S ARTS AWARDS NOMINATIONS deadline May 6. arkansasarts.org or (501) 324-9767.

GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. “Benini: The Painter’s Journey,” through May 14. 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

HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. “Synergy,” by Samella Lewis, Elizabeth Catlett, Latoya Hobbs, through Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, by appointment Sunday. (501) 372-6822.

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. Candlelight Gala with auctions and Gone With the Wind items, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, $200. “Reel to Real: Gone With the Wind and The Civil War in Arkansas,” Sunday-April 30, 2012. “Signs and Signals: Claire Coppola, Michael Davis Guitierrez and Marilyn Nelson,” through May 8. “Eclectic Collector: The Model Trains of Bill Albright,” through May 23. “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. Classes offered. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 372-3270.

THE KETZ GALLERY 705 Main St., North Little Rock. Spring Art Show by Lois Davis, Peggy Roberson, Paula Steel, through May 17. Works by local artists. Arkansas League of Artists artist of the month artworks. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 529-6330. 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

L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. April exhibit: “Spring Flowers.” May exhibit: “The Wild Ones,” Louis Beck. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006. FREE

LOCAL COLOUR 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. Artist co-op studio gallery. April artist: Robin Parker. May exhibit: “Cinco de Mayo,” new works; reception with wine, food, 5:30-8 p.m. May 5. 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, Hazel Sweeney, Alice McCallum, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 907-6240. FREE

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. “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. “Southern Journeys: African-American Artists of the South,” through Aug. 11. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593. FREE

OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. Arkansas Heritage Month kick-off with living history performances, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. “An Enduring Union,” Saturday-March 1, 2012. “Arkansas/Arkansaw: A State and Its Reputation,” through March 4, 2012. 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.” Little Beginnings toddler program, 10:30 a.m. third Wednesday of the month. 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. “Plantation Faces,” photography exhibit; 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

SCOTT PLANTATION SETTLEMENT Alexander Road, Scott. Open through Oct. 16. 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) 351-0300 or (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, Char Demoro, Wayne Fowler, Jan Gartrell, Steve Griffith, Sandy Hubler, Maryam Moeeni, Sandy Newberg, Vivian Noe. 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 401 Main St., North Little Rock. Ten Years of Thea, continuing. North Little Rock High School Art Show & Sale, through May 6. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512. FREE

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. Student competitive exhibit, through Wednesday. Senior exhibitions: through May 8; senior talk, 12:15 p.m. Tuesday. 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

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. “Visions of the Universe,” through May 20. “Our Lives, Our Stories: America’s Greatest Generation,” through May 25. 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

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. Photography by Sandra Millsap, through April. Classes and workshops for adults and children. 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. “Portals of the Soul,” through July. “Through a Child’s Eyes,” through April. 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. artchurch.org or (501) 282-8342 or (501) 282-8343. FREE

ART GALLERY & STUDIO 120 Village Place, Suite I, Fairfield Bay. Artwork and demonstrations by Charlotte Rierson, Robbie Ingle, Van Swink, Doris Sexson, Karen Gehl, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 884-6433.

ART ON THE CREEK 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 6-7, Wishing Spring Gallery, 8862 W. McNelly Road, Bella Vista. Trail walks, juried art fair. (479) 855-2064. FREE

THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. “Astronomy: It’s a Blast,” through Sept. 25. Young Arkansas Artists, through May 22. “Nature of Imagination: Pine Bluff High School Art Exhibition,” Saturday-July 2. Reception for Young Artists and PBHS exhibits, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Beginning Photography with Eric Maynard, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through May 5; $120, members $85. “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.

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.

CARMEN’S ART AND ANTIQUES 1022 Oak St., Conway. Works by artists including Weldon Ball, Kevin Bell, Andrew Dycus, Lois Girogis, Gene Hatfield, Renee James, Pat Larsen, Maryann Schigur, Gary Scroggs, Cecilia Sloat, Rand Smith. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 327-6978.

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

COSSATOT ARTS AND CRAFTS ASSOCIATION ART SHOW 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, CACA Art Center, seven miles north of De Queen, east of U.S. 71, King. (870) 642-2419 or (870) 584-4985. 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. “Nothing But the Blues: The Watercolor Portraits of Laurie Goldstein-Warren,” through May 31. “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

EUREKA SPRINGS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 95 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. May exhibit: photographs by Betty Maffei; reception, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5, students $2.50, children under 10 free. (479) 253-9417.

fairfield bay library 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by Melva King, through July 29. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-6476. FREE

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND East Square Plaza, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. April exhibits: “Always,” Steven Wise; “Theft by Finding,” Steven Heaton, Rob Edwards and John Spurgeon; works by Randy Brodnax; “30 Days in the Life,” Don House. First Thursday event, 5-8 p.m. first Thursday of every month. Hours: noon-7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. (479) 925-8862.

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. “Return to the Commissary,” through May 31. 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

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.

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. Battle of Jenkins Ferry Commemoration, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 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.

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

HOT SPRINGS INVITATIONAL SCULPTURE EXHIBITION through Aug. 22, lawns along Bathhouse Row, downtown Hot Springs. (501) 321-6811. FREE

INDIAN HILLS ARKANSAS HERITAGE ART SHOW Submissions accepted, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Greenwood Building, Arkansas 330 and Greenwood Road, Fairfield Bay. (501) 253-1715 or (501) 884-6476.

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

LYON COLLEGE 2300 Highland Road, Batesville. Kresge Gallery: Juried Student Art Exhibition, through May 6. Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 307-7242. 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. 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 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 Monday. Indian Hills Heritage Art Show, Monday-May 28. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 884-6100. FREE

OZARK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER U.S. 65, Clinton. Works by 12 artists, through May 9. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. (501) 745-6615.

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS Black Hill Road, east of Bee Branch. With Bill Ward. Level One: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 14 and 21, $125. (501) 450-2599.

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. “Draw Me a Story: A Century of Children’s Book Illustration,” through May 21. “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers,” through Sept. 3. “Buried Dreams,” through 2011. “Building Rogers,” through 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

SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. “Terra Incognita,” Richard Sexton, today. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, weekends by appointment. saacarts.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 FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY Fine Arts Building, Fayetteville. “Small Footprint,” Szilvia Kadas, through May 5. Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 575-7987.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY 114 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. “Augmenters & Interlopers,” through May 29. Hours: 2-6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 273-5305.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Baum Gallery of Fine Art: Juried Senior Exhibition, today. “Art in Architecture: Historic Homes of Conway,” 1-3 p.m. May 8. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793. FREE

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. “Garden as Muse,” through June 4. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. (479) 443-5600.

WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE 1 Rockefeller Drive, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Legacy Art Exhibition with music by Dave Rogers Trio, 6-7:30 p.m. Friday. (501) 727-5435. FREE

ZARKS GALLERY 67 Spring St., Eureka Springs. Terry Logan trunk show, 6-9 p.m. May 7. “Cats & Dogs,” May 14; reception, 6-9 p.m. May 14. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays in May. (479) 253-2626. FREE

Dance

Central Arkansas

ALICE IN WONDERLAND 7:30 p.m. May 20-21, 2 p.m. May 21-22, Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Arkansas Festival Ballet production. Tickets: advance $20, students and children $15; at the door $25 and $20. (501) 227-5320.

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.

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.

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.

THE LEGION 315 E. Capitol Ave. Dance with Warren Crow, 7-11 p.m. every Sunday. Pig & Whistle with Alex Ward, 3 p.m. every second Sunday. Bop at the Legion with Scotty Mack, 3 p.m. every fourth Sunday. 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.

LET’S DANCE TO HEALTH 5 p.m. Saturday, Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road. Celebrity dance showcase and performance by Sobers & Godley. Benefits area senior citizens centers. Tickets: advance $35, at the door $40, ages 50 and over $25. starscomeoutinc.org or (501) 993-8867.

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.

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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.

CINDERELLA 7:30 p.m. today, Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Russian National Ballet production. Tickets: $30-$40, ages 65 and older $27-$37, alumni $25-$35, students $10. (501) 450-3265.

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 FOR MS 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas Dance Connection, 180 Industrial Circle East, Springdale. Music by Jack Terry Big Band, dance lesson, snacks. Cost: $25, students $15. (479) 236-2171.

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.

ETERNAL LIGHT: A SNOW WHITE STORY 7 p.m. May 6, Arend Arts Center, 1801 S.E. J St., Bentonville; 7 p.m. May 7, Springdale Performing Arts Center, 1103 W. Emma Ave., Springdale. Adonai Ballet Academy production. Tickets: $10, children 3-11 $5. (479) 750-3193.

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.

FRIDAY DANCE 7-10 p.m. Fridays, 4-H Building, 1407 Arkansas 270 W., Malvern. With Jesse Lantz and Vintage Highway Band. Admission: $5. (501) 291-5964.

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.

MERRY MIXERS DANCE CLUB Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. The Mullens Band, 7-10 p.m. first Saturday of the month, $7.50. Third Saturday of the month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $10. (501) 922-1709.

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.

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.

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

CLASSIC FILM SERIES 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month. Market Street Cinema, 1521 Merrill Drive. Saving Private Ryan, May 10. Admission: $5, children under 12 free. (501) 312-8900.

MEMPHIS 7:30 p.m. today and Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Breckenridge Village, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Filmed live performance of Broadway show. Tickets: $20. (501) 224-0990.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA Breckenridge Village, 1200 Breckenridge Drive; Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. Capriccio, encore, 6:30 p.m. May 11. Il Trovatore, noon Saturday; encore, 6:30 p.m. May 18. Breckenridge tickets: $24, ages 65 and older $22, children $18; encores $18. Benton tickets: $22, ages 65 and older $20, children $15; encore $20, ages 65 and older $18, children $14. fathomevents.com or (501) 224-0990 (Breckenridge) or (501) 776-2282 (Benton).

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CAPTURED LIVE FROM THE MET Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Transmissions of Metropolitan Opera productions: Il Trovatore, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15, students $5. (501) 450-3265.

T TAURI FILM FESTIVAL AND MOVIE CAMP July 18-30, locations in Batesville. For grades 3-12. Cost: $40-$150. ttauri.org or (870) 251-1189.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FILM FESTIVAL 5:30 p.m. Friday, Reynolds Performance Hall, UCA, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Screening of short films. (501) 852-2377. FREE

Letters

Central Arkansas

BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS 11500 Financial Centre Parkway. Book signing: Planting Dandelions, Kyran Pittman, 2 p.m. May 7. 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. The Language of Conversation Series: poet Sandra Alcosser, 6:30 p.m. today, reservations required. (501) 918-3032. Friends of Central Arkansas Libraries 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

EKPHRASTIC POETRY SLAM AND COMPETITION 7 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Poetry competition with poetry inspired by art in Arkansas Arts Center Collection. Music by DJ Cameron Holifield. Poetry slam submission deadline, today. Spectator tickets: $3. arkarts.com or (501) 372-4000.

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

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

OXFORD AMERICAN SUMMIT FOR AMBITIOUS WRITERS June 21-26, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, Petit Jean Mountain, near Morrilton. Intensive workshop. Tuition: $1,000, scholarships available; deadline Sunday. (501) 320-5730.

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

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. second Saturday of the month, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. Mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer players. Annual membership: $12. Meeting free. (501) 661-1129.

ARKANSAS YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 3 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, Eighth and Center streets. (501) 372-2256. FREE

THE ART OF PERFORMANCE 10:30 a.m. May 9, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Lawrence Hamilton speaks about his career, performs songs. Tickets: coffee and lecture, $10; coffee, lecture and luncheon, $35. (501) 396-0322.

BREAKOUT KARAOKE & DANCE 6-9 p.m. Sundays, Shorty Small’s, 4317 Warden Road, North Little Rock. (501) 753-8111. 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Casa Mexicana, 13120 Crystal Hill Road, Maumelle. (501) 812-2074. 9 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. (501) 246-4340. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, American Pie Pizza, 4830 North Hills Blvd., North Little Rock. (501) 753-0081. FREE

CELTIC WOMAN: SONGS FROM THE HEART TOUR 7:30 p.m. May 11, Robinson Center Music Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. Tickets: $35-$150. aetnfoundation.org or (800) 662-2386.

CODY BELEW 7 p.m. May 7, Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road. Tickets: advance $15, at the door $20, VIP $50. (501) 821-7275.

DAVID SANBORN 7 p.m. May 15, Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom, 1 Statehouse Plaza. Evening of jazz. Tickets: $45. (501) 372-1446 or (501) 772-8771.

AN EVENING OF JAZZ 6 p.m. every second Sunday, 7:30 p.m. every fourth Friday, Hall of Stars, 5001 W. 34th St. With Lorenzo “Ren” Smith and friend. Admission: $10. (501) 590-0177 or (501) 838-0205.

AN EVENING OF MUSICAL COMEDY 7:30 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, 62 Pleasant Valley Drive. Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury and P.D.Q. Bach’s The Seasonings performed by Arkansas Choral Society and University of Arkansas at Monticello students. Performance and silent auction. Tickets: $15, students $10, children under 12 free. (501) 376-8484.

FIRE & BRIMSTONE 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sundays, Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, 4100 Glover Lane, North Little Rock. (501) 945-7444. FREE

FOO FIGHTERS 7 p.m. May 18, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $25-$49.50. (800) 745-3000.

THE HI-BALLS 9 p.m. Friday, The Underground, River Market. CD release show. Cover: $5. (501) 256-5150.

JAMES TAYLOR 8 p.m. Friday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $47-$71.50. (800) 745-3000.

LIL’ SPROUTS MUSIC May 16-July 15, Martin Street Youth Center, 201 Martin St., Jacksonville. Singing, movement, dancing, rhythm and instrument classes for ages 8 months to 5 years. Cost: $18 per week, $13.50 for each additional child. (870) 510-1358.

LIVE AT LAMAN 7 p.m. second Thursday of the month, William F. Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Kate Campbell, 7 p.m. May 12. (501) 758-1720. FREE

MUSIC IN THE GARDEN 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays in May, Dunbar Garden, 1800 S. Chester St. Tours, children’s activities, music, sale of garden items. The Winston Family Orchestra, May 5. Admission: $5, children $3. (501) 529-8520.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 7 p.m. May 6, Lakewood Village, 2800 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock. (501) 758-2576.

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

RED HOT PARTY 6:45 p.m. May 12, The Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. With Memphis Soul Review & Tragikly White. Benefits American Red Cross of Greater Arkansas. Tickets: $50. (501) 748-1030.

RIVER CITY MEN’S CHORUS 3 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday and May 5, Trinity United Methodist church, 1101 N. Mississippi St. Theme: “Glee Club.” Doors open one hour before performance. (501) 377-1080. FREE

TOP OF THE ROCK CHORUS AUDITIONS 7 p.m. Tuesdays through May 31, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Church, 7351 Warden Road, Sherwood. Women’s a cappella chorus. (501) 868-7661.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK 2801 S. University Ave. Performance by Naoki Hakutani, Meredith Maddox Hicks, David Gerstein, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. (501) 683-7230. FREE

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ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 7-9 p.m. first and third Thursday of the month, Something Brewing, 1156 Front St., 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 SYMPHONY ACADEMY AND ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA YOUTH ORCHESTRAS 3 p.m. May 15, Woodlands Auditorium, Hot Springs Village. (501) 922-2567. FREE

ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SIDE-BY-SIDE 3 p.m. May 8, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. ASO and Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra perform. Tickets: $20, students $6. (866) 810-0012.

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

BLAKE SHELTON 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Barnhill Arena, Fayetteville. Tickets: $29.50. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.

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.

EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. B.J. Thomas, 7 p.m. Saturday; $30, children 16 and under $20. (870) 633-4480.

THE FREEMANS ANNUAL HOMECOMING 4 p.m. May 7, Boles Freewill Baptist Church, U.S. 71, Boles. With Dixie Echoes and Chris Hester. (501) 729-0474. 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.

HENDRIX COLLEGE 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. “Music for Vespers,” Hendrix College Choir concert, 7:30 p.m. today. (501) 450-1248. FREE

JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Grand Prairie Center, Phillips Community College, 2709 U.S. 165 S., Stuttgart. Tickets: $25-$35. (870) 673-4201, Extension 1896.

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

LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Charlotte Taylor with Gypsy Rain, May 6. 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.

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and Gabriel Faure’s Requiem performed by OBU Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $5. (870) 245-5563.

PERSER MELODY 6 p.m. Sunday, His Way Fellowship, 19929 U.S. 62, Garfield. Musical worship with Doug and Lori Perser. (479) 359-0358. FREE

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

TOADZILLA 8 p.m. Friday, Bears Den Pizza, 235 Farris Road, Conway. Rock show with student bands. Presented by Toad Suck Review literary journal. Cover: $5. (501) 450-3339.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO 371 University Drive, Monticello. UAM jazz bands with Bill Watrous and Don Colquitt, 7 p.m. Friday, UAM Fine Arts Center. (870) 460-1060. 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.

ADOPTION INFORMATION MEETING 6-7:30 p.m. May 10, Dillon International, 4702 W. Commercial Drive, North Little Rock. (501) 791-9300. FREE

ARKANSAS SPRING JOB FAIR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Statehouse Convention Center. Presented by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Central Arkansas Human Resources Association. (501) 918-4539.

ARKANSAS SYMPHONY DESIGNER HOUSE through May 8, 23 Edgehill Road. Tours of house, gift shop. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20, run-of-show $35. Thirsty Thursday with Rockefeller String Quartet, 5-7 p.m. today, $25. Young Professionals Party with Cody Belew and the Big Band, 7-10 p.m. Friday, $23. Girls Night Out with Rick Dimond, 7-9 p.m. May 5, $50. Mother’s Day Tea with Becky Mitchum, 2-4 p.m. May 8, $30. (501) 666-1761.

ARKANSAS TRAILS DAY 9 a.m. May 7, Burns Park, North Little Rock. Hiking, bike rides, workshops. (501) 470-3164 or (501) 753-7578.

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

BANK OF THE OZARKS PIGSKIN PIGOUT 6 p.m. Friday, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3323 W. 12th St. Dinner, meet and greet with Razorback team members. Speakers Tyler Wilson and Reggie Johnson. Tickets: $50. (501) 416-7096.

BLOOD DRIVE 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. today, Remington College, 19 Remington Drive. Campaign to recruit blood donors among minority groups. (501) 312-0007.

BREAKING ALL THE RULES 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. Food, drinks, silent auction, music. Awards for cross-dressing. Benefits Weekend Theater. Tickets: $50. (501) 374-3761.

CAMP HEALING HEARTS May 20-21, Camp Aldersgate, 2000 Aldersgate Road. Grief camp for children and families. Organized by Kaleidoscope Grief Center. Deadline Friday. methodistfamily.org or (501) 661-0720. FREE

CENTRAL ARKANSAS COIN CLUB 6 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Parkway Place Baptist Church, 303 Parkway Place. Civil War money and artifacts Show and Tell session and auction, 6:15 p.m. today. Buying, selling, swapping, appraisals, auctions, programs. (501) 351-3114. 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

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, River Market. League of United Latin American Citizens Council. Food, crafts, games, family activities, music. Admission: 10 a.m.-noon free, noon-4 p.m. $10, 4-8 p.m. $20, children under 12 free. (870) 820-1820, (870) 584-8780 or (501) 350-5107.

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

COMMANDO CAPER 7 p.m. May 14, North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, 100 Main St., North Little Rock. Dinner, dancing, benefits Wounded Warriors of Arkansas. Cost: $150. (501) 588-1419 or (501) 588-0998.

COMPUTER CLASSES University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. For ages 50 and up. Beginner Fundamentals, 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Internet, noon Mondays and Wednesdays. Introduction to Computers, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Graphics, noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $40, couples $65. (501) 603-1262.

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

DINO DASH STROLLER 5K TRAINING PROGRAM 7 a.m. Saturdays through May 21, War Memorial Park, Markham Street and Fair Park Boulevard and other locations. Group and individual training. Cost: $120. (888) 335-4041.

EARLY RISER TOASTMASTER 7-7:50 a.m. Fridays, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 11 Children’s Way. Communication and presentation skills. Membership: up to $66 per year. (501) 835-6758.

ECUMENICAL BUDDHIST SOCIETY OF LITTLE ROCK 7 p.m. Friday, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 12415 Cantrell Road. “Awakening Your Spiritual Life,” public talk with Anam Thubten Rinpoche. (501) 664-1167. FREE

ELEVATE COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER 323 S. Cross St. Classes in yoga, acupressure, wellness, tai chi, meditation, call for schedule and costs. Healthy People Potlucks, 5 p.m. third Tuesday of the month. Radiant Gathering, 6 p.m. third Tuesday of the month. Yogi Tea Cafe, 8:30 p.m. first Friday of the month. (888) 749-6949.

THE EMPRESS OF LITTLE ROCK 2120 S. Louisiana St. Mother’s Day tea and tours, 3 p.m. May 7, $40. High Tea, 3 p.m. Sundays, $35. Reservations required. (501) 374-7966.

FIGHT FOR AIR STAIR CLIMB 8 a.m. May 14, Metropolitan Tower, 425 W. Capitol Ave. Climb 39 floors, benefiting American Lung Association. Registration: $25. (501) 975-0758.

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

FITNESS BOOT CAMP Tuesdays and Thursdays, Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackleford Road. Faith-based exercise training. Beginner class, 5 p.m. Regular class, 6 p.m. Cost: $30. (501) 416-1897.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY May 7, The Comic Book Store, 9307 Treasure Hill. (501) 227-9777; Collector’s Edition, 3217 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. (501) 791-4222. FREE

FREEDOM RIDE 1 p.m. Sunday. Staging area, War Memorial Stadium, 120 S. Monroe St. Ride to state Capitol. Arkansas Bikers Aiming Toward Education event, celebrating 26 years. (501) 835-5145.

FURR YARD SALE 7 a.m.-dark Friday-Saturday, Kavanaugh Boulevard and Cedar Street. Benefits Feline Rescue and Rehome. (501) 661-0956.

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

HEALING ON THE SPIRITUAL PATH 7 p.m. today, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 12415 Cantrell Road. Lecture on spiritual healing by W. Arends and M. Galante. (225) 751-2369. FREE

HEIFER VILLAGE 1 World Ave. Free Family Day: Time to Take Out the Trash, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 7. (501) 907-2697.

HERSHEY Track & FIELD GAMES 4:30 p.m. May 5, Jacksonville High School, 2400 Linda Lane, Jacksonville. (501) 982-0818.

HIGH HEELS AND PIGTAILS 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham St. Brunch and fashion show, women and girls. Benefits Bethany Christian Services. Tickets: $30. (501) 607-3330 or (870) 613-2718.

HOW TO RETIRE WORKSHOPS Protecting Your investments, 6:30 p.m. May 5, John Gould Fletcher Library, 823 N. Buchanan St.; 6:30 p.m. May 19 or 10 a.m. May 21, Adolphine Fletcher Terry Library, 2015 Napa Valley Drive. (479) 575-4399 or (479) 575-8617.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF PULASKI COUNTY Dog washes, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturday of the month through September, Trinity United Methodist Church, Evergreen and Mississippi streets; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. third Saturday of the month through September, Kroger, Cantrell Road and Polk Street. Benefits HSPC. Minimum donation: $15. (501) 580-2966.

INDIA FOR HARMONY BENEFIT 6-9:30 p.m. May 7, Church at Rock Creek, 11500 W. 36th St. Bollywood-themed night with Indian dance performances, fashion shows, music, silent auction. Benefits Harmony Health Clinic. Dinner: $10. General admission free. (501) 375-4400.

IRIS SHOW 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Central Arkansas Iris Society event. “Colors of Heaven Iris Show.” (501) 455-1478. FREE

JACKSONVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET 6 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays May 7-Oct. 29, 9 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. (501) 982-4171. FREE

THE KURVY EXPERIENCE RUNWAY SHOWCASE 7 p.m. Saturday, Donaghey Student Center Ballroom, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Part of Full Figure Fashion Week. Tickets: $20. (501) 541-8796.

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

LITTLE ROCK METRO ROTARY CLUB 7 a.m. Thursdays, doctor’s lounge off cafeteria, Baptist Medical Center, Exit 7 off Interstate 630. (501) 690-9699. FREE

LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 31, River Market district. Opening event, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Garden Gourmet Chef Series: greens and strawberries, 9-10 a.m. and 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 14. (501) 375-2552. FREE

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 Wines of the World & More, 7-10 p.m. May 14, $50-$85. 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 60 and older and children 1-12, $8. (501) 666-2406.

MACARTHUR PARK 5K 7 p.m. May 6, MacArthur Park, 503 E. Ninth St. Benefits MacArthur Park Master Plan. Registration: advance $25, day of race $35, children 12 and under free with paying adult. macarthurpark5k.org or (501) 375-0121.

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. Mom’s Nite Out, 5-8 p.m. May 5. Baptist Health Medical Center health screenings, 7:30-9:30 a.m. first Friday of the month. (501) 758-6317. FREE

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, Little Rock. 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

MOULIN BRUISE 4:30 p.m. May 15, Skate World, 6512 Mabelvale Cut Off. Central Arkansas Roller Derby versus team from Joplin, Missouri. Tickets: $10, children 10 and under free. Benefits Oaxaca Streetchildren Grassroots. (501) 758-9269.

MOUNT HOLLY SPRING PICNIC 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Mount Holly Cemetery, 1200 Broadway. Tours, tastings, picnic, mini-fair. Tickets: $75, children under 12 $25. (501) 376-1843.

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.

OPEN HOUSE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 2-4 p.m. Sunday, above War Memorial Golf Pro Shop, 5505 W. Markham St. For AARP Chapter 34. Quilt unveiling, visit by Little Rock Zoo penguin. (501) 455-0889.

PARTY AT PROSPECT TERRACE PARK 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Prospect Terrace Park, L and Tyler streets off Kavanaugh Boulevard. Music by Chris Michaels, face painting, bake sale, games. (501) 940-5818. FREE

PIG SPIT ROASTING 6 p.m. May 14, St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 20900 Chenal Parkway. Pig roast, music. Benefits church projects. Tickets: $20. (501) 821-1311.

PINNACLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road. Wildflower hike, 9 a.m. Saturday. Birding on the River canoe float, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, $30. Hikes, nature programs, games. (501) 868-5806.

THE POWER OF YOUR SPIRIT WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Hilton Metro Center, 925 S. University Ave. Workshop with author Sonia Choquette. Cost: $109. (580) 658-0775.

PRESERVATION CRUSTACEANS CRAWFISH BOIL 6 p.m. May 5, River Market. Benefits Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas. Tickets: $20. (501) 372-4757.

QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 9:30 a.m. second Monday of the month, Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, 100 S. Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 791-3984. FREE

QUIT SMOKING STUDY 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Sundays through June 3, 2701 W. Markham St. Call for appointment. (877) 410-6575.

RODEO IN THE ROCK 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Arkansas Fairgrounds Equestrian Center, 2600 Howard St. Tickets: $15. Barbecue and country entertainment 6 p.m. Sunday, $10-$12. dsra.org or (501) 231-8379.

sandwiching in history tours noon May 6, Rogers House, 400 W. 18th St. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program event. (501) 324-9880. FREE

SERVING UP SOLUTIONS 7 p.m. Monday, Governor’s Mansion, 1800 Center St. Arkansas Legislative Hunger Caucus dinner, auctions. Tickets: $120. (501) 399-9999.

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.

SPRING GARDEN TOUR 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, nine private gardens and the Old Mill in North Little Rock. Presented by Greater Little Rock Council of Garden Clubs. Theme: Garden Artistry. Tickets: advance $20, day of tour $25. glrcgc.net or (501) 663-7515.

SPRING PLANT SWAP 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Bernice Garden, Daisy Gatson Bates Drive and South Main Street. Plant swap, educational information, demonstrations, drum circle, displays, children’s crafts. Film on urban gardens, 3 p.m. (501) 617-2511. FREE

SPRING TOUR OF HISTORIC HOMES May 7-8, homes in Quapaw Quarter district, Center Street, W. 18th Street, Broadway. Evening Candlelight Gala, 5:30-10:30 p.m., $100. Afternoon tours, 1-5 p.m. May 8; before Sunday $18, after Sunday $20. Tickets at Curran Hall, 615 E. Capitol Ave. quapaw.com or (501) 371-0075.

TAKE STEPS FOR CROHN’S & COLITIS 5 p.m. May 14, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Benefits Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. Festival, walk. Pledges and donations encouraged. (501) 590-8948.

TALES FROM THE SOUTH Tuesdays, Starving Artist Cafe, 411 Main St., North Little Rock. True stories told by Southerners. (501) 749-6538.

TOLTEC MOUNDS ARCHEOLOGICAL STATE PARK 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott. Dream Catcher Workshop, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, $10. (501) 961-9442.

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 CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Lectures: Jim Leach from National Endowment of the Humanities, 6 p.m. today; Kiff Gallagher, founder of Music National Service, noon Friday. (501) 683-5239. FREE

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CLASS 5-10 p.m. beginning Monday, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Cost: $200. (501) 982-4171.

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

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Open Mic Night poetry event, 6 p.m. Friday. Good Gardens gardening series, 10 a.m. second Saturday of the month; Locally Grown author Larry Burton, May 14. Movie Mondays, 6 p.m. second Monday of every month; Man on Wire, May 9. (501) 758-1720. 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.

ZUMBA WITH CASA 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Juvenile Justice Complex, 3001 W. Roosevelt Road. Court Appointed Special Advocates exercise class. Cost: $5; CASA advocates free. (501) 340-6778.

Around Arkansas

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S LOOK GOOD ... FEEL BETTER EVENTS 10 a.m.-noon May 5, St. Joseph’s Mercy Cancer Treatment Center, 1455 Higdon Ferry Road, Hot Springs; 10 a.m.-noon May 7, Fayetteville Cancer Support Home, 1101 N. Woolsey Ave., Fayetteville. Beauty techniques for female cancer patients. (800) 227-2345. FREE

AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION COMPETITION 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 11, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Chef competition. (501) 978-5029. FREE

ARKANSAS AUDUBON SOCIETY CONVENTION Friday-Sunday, Holiday Inn, 3006 S. Caraway Road, Jonesboro. Field trips, speakers, presentations. Registration: $25, children under 16 free. (501) 915-0669.

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.

ARKANSAS POST NATIONAL MEMORIAL 1741 Old Post Road, Gillett. Digital Photography contest, through Sept. 5. (870) 548-2207. FREE

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Golden Dragon Acrobats, 2 p.m. May 8. Tickets: $20-$30, faculty and staff $16-$24, ages 65 and older and students $15-$23, ASU students $6-$10. (870) 972-2781.

ARKANSAS TRAILS DAY 10 a.m. May 7, Lake Sylvia Trailhead, Ouachita Trail, off Arkansas 324, north of Williams Junction. Dedications, celebration. (501) 915-8033.

BATTLE OF CHALK BLUFF COMMEMORATION 9 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Sunday, Chalk Bluff Battlefield Park, U.S. 62, 10 miles north of Piggott. Re-enactments, living history, demonstrations. (870) 926-2985.

BUGS, BANDS & BIKES FESTIVAL May 13-14, downtown El Dorado. Music, bike show, crawfish. Performers include Confederate Railroad, Motley Crue and Poison tribute bands. (870) 862-4747. FREE

BULL SHOALS-WHITE RIVER STATE PARK 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals. 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.

CENTRAL THEATRE RIBBON CUTTING 2 p.m. Tuesday, 1008 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 922-6899.

CONSCIOUS EVOLUTION RETREAT: BEING AND REVEALING 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 14-15, Open-Air Meditation Sanctuary, 268 County Road 3027, Eureka Springs. Register by May 7. Donations encouraged. (479) 363-7024.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION OPEN HOUSE 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Casco Industries, Fire Equipment Sales & Service, 21941 Interstate 30, Bryant. Barbecue lunches, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each day. RSVP required. (800) 648-5808.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS MOBILE SERVICE OFFICE PROGRAM 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 9, Crittenden County Courthouse, 100 Court St., Marion; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10, Craighead County Courthouse, 511 Union Ave., Jonesboro; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 11, Randolph County Courthouse, 107 W. Broadway, Pocahontas; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 12, VFW Hall, 2604 Brandenburg Lane, Newport; 9 a.m-4 p.m. May 13, Carmichael Community Center, 801 S. Elm St., Searcy. Benefit assistance for veterans. (501) 370-3838. 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.

EUREKA SPRINGS GRAND ILLUMINATION Sunday-May 31, around Eureka Springs. Japanese and Chinese lantern decorations. (479) 244-5074.

FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through October, Bryant Farmers Market pavilions, Commonwealth Drive and A Street, Bryant. Vendors wanted. (479) 221-1387. FREE

FAULKNER COUNTY LIBRARY 1900 Tyler St., Conway. Beginner’s yoga group, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. (501) 327-7482. FREE

FIESTA FOR A CAUSE 6 p.m. May 5, Conway Country Club, 555 Country Club Road, Conway. Cinco de Mayo celebration. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Central Arkansas. Tickets: advance $35, at the door $45. (501) 663-6545.

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

FISHING DERBY 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14, Spring Lake Campground, Lonsdale. For adults and children ages 5 and up. Presented by Crossgate Church. Lunch: $5. (501) 262-9779.

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

FOOT AND ANKLE PAIN SEMINAR 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Springdale Country Club, 608 W. Lakeview Drive, Springdale. With Jason Pleimann. Reservations required. (866) 751-2709. FREE

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

GARDEN STROLL noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 175 Harrelson Road, Tumbling Shoals. Children and pets welcome. Benefits Heber Springs Humane Society. Tickets: $5. (501) 362-7322.

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ENGLISH TEA 11:30 a.m. May 7, Grace Episcopal Church, 4101 S. Hazel St., Pine Bluff. Traditional tea, bake sale. Tickets: $7. (870) 535-3852.

Harding University 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. Sports Nutrition Clinic, 10 a.m.-noon May 7; advance $10, day of clinic $15. (501) 279-4061.

HENDRIX COLLEGE 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. The Aonian /Murphy Programs literary and visual arts contest winners’ reception, reading and exhibit, 4:30 p.m. today. (501) 340-4597. Faux Bar Mitzvah event with music by Maccabeats, 9 p.m. Saturday, Worsham Performance Hall. (501) 450-4598. FREE

HILLBILLY PORKCHOP ROUNDUP 5K MUDRUN 8 a.m. May 14, Biswell Road off Macedonia Road, north of Van Buren. Cost: $35-$55. (479) 459-4739.

HISPANIC CELEBRATION 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 14, St. Bernard’s Auditorium, 505 E. Washington St., Jonesboro. Food, games, arts and crafts. (870) 931-1884.

HOBBS STATE PARK — CONSERVATION AREA 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Friends of Hobbs Speaker Series: “Butterflies — Host Them and They Will Come,” Rita Littrell, 2 p.m. May 7. Mother Nature readings for children, 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday and third Wednesday of the month. Hikes, 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. “We Knew Nothing of War: Questions of a Civil War Soldier,” through March 5, 2012. (870) 523-2143.

KARATE FOR CHRIST GRAPPLING TOURNAMENT 9:30 a.m. May 7, Harmony Grove High School Gym, 2621 Arkansas 229, Haskell. (501) 860-5760. FREE

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT 5-7:30 p.m. today, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Entertainment, fashion, shopping. (501) 623-7711. FREE

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. Boating Education Course, 6-9 p.m. May 16-17. Reservations required. (479) 890-7477. Aquatic Conservation Experience Camp for ages 10-13, Friday-Saturday, $65. Educational and nature programs. Nature tales, 2 p.m. Saturdays. (479) 967-5516.

LAKE OUACHITA STATE PARK 5451 Mountain Pine Road, Mountain Pine. Guided kayaking adventures, Saturday-Sunday, May 14-15, $85. (501) 767-9366. FREE

MAKING THE CONNECTION DAY 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Delta Rivers Nature Center, 1400 Black Dog Road, Pine Bluff. HOPE [Help Our People Excel] Community Coalition event, training workshop. (870) 247-2535. FREE

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

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6738 Lynch’s Prairie Cove, Springdale. Classes for all levels of genealogists. gatheryourfamily.com or (479) 466-1685.

NURSING AWARDS BANQUET 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave., Springdale. For Arkansas Nurses Association District 9. Tickets: $25. (479) 631-9715.

OAKLAWN Hot Springs. Music in Pop’s Lounge, 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays, free. (800) 625-5296.

OPEN HOUSE 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, The Atrium at Serenity Pointe, 2803 Albert Pike Road, Hot Springs. Appearance by Marilyn: Forever Blonde star Sunny Thompson, music by The Fun City Chorus and Touch of Gold. (501) 760-1140.

OPEN HOUSE 5-9 p.m. today-Friday, noon-9 p.m. Saturday, 1-9 p.m. Sunday, downtown Dyess. Carnival rides, games, car show. Johnny Cash tribute performance by Jackson Cash, today and Saturday. (501) 834-8600. FREE

OZARK FOLK CENTER 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. SweepIn Gathering of Broomsquires, broom-making demonstrations, classes, displays, Friday-Sunday, classes $10-$50. Music performances, 7 p.m. today-Sunday. Rockefeller Quartet and Quapaw Quartet, 7 p.m. May 12. Admission unless otherwise indicated: $10, children ages 6-12 $6. (870) 269-3851.

OZARK MEDIEVAL FORTRESS 1671 Arkansas 14, Lead Hill. Stone-carving contest, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Medieval fortress under construction. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday in May. Admission: $18, ages 6-16 $9. (870) 436-7625.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT 6-9 p.m. May 13-14, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1021 W. Sycamore St., Fayetteville. Childcare evening for children fifth grade and younger. Cost: one child $15, two children $20, three or more $25. Reservations by May 9. fayettevillemops.yolasite.com or (501) 993-5722.

PIONEER VILLAGE SPRING FEST 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, White County Historic Museum, 1166 Higginson St., Searcy. Demonstrations, guides, music, sales, displays, games. (501) 882-5341. FREE

PLAYHOUSE PALOOZA through Friday, Northwest Arkansas Mall, 4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville. Playhouses on display for silent auction. Benefits Court Appointed Special Advocates of Northwest Arkansas. Construction Bash with additional auction items and winners announced, 6 p.m. Saturday, Northwest Arkansas Convention Center,1500 S. 48th St., Springdale; $40, couples $74. (479) 725-2213.

POWHATAN HISTORIC STATE PARK Arkansas 25, Powhatan. Victorian shopper basket weaving workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 14, $45. (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.

PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Columbia County Health Unit, 207 S. Jefferson St., Magnolia. Appointment required. (870) 235-3798. FREE

RANCH RIDE TRAINING PROGRAM 2 p.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Thursdays through June 2, Conway Regional Health and Fitness Center, Conway. Bike riding training for Ranch Ride for Soaring Wings Ranch. theranchride.com or (501) 514-0641. FREE

REMEMBER ME RIDE 10 a.m. May 7, Lander’s Toad Suck Harley-Davidson, 1110 Collier Drive, Conway. Open to motorcycle riders, cars, trucks, any transportation. (501) 858-9951. FREE

SECRET KEEPER GIRL LIVE PAJAMA PARTY TOUR 6 p.m. May 7, First Baptist Church, 2350 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Mother/daughter event with fashion shows, games, ministry. Tickets: $12-$15. (501) 624-3345.

SMOKIN’ IN THE OZARKS 4 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday, Holiday Inn Convention Center, 1500 S. 48th St., Springdale. Barbecue contest, music, car cruise-in. Taste of the town, Friday, $5. (479) 721-3584.

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

SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Ozark Research Institute, 221 S. Locust St., Fayetteville. (479) 439-0149. FREE

STUEART PENNINGTON RUNNING OF THE TUBS 8 a.m. May 14, Bathhouse Row, downtown Hot Springs. Bathtub race. (501) 321-2277.

TIBET WEEK Wednesday-May 12, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Ceremonies, presentations, performances surrounding visit of Dalai Lama. dalailama.uark.edu/events.php or (479) 575-5709.

TOAD SUCK DAZE Friday-Sunday, downtown Conway. Carnival, music, petting zoo, tournaments, World Championship Toad Races. toadsuck.org or (501) 327-7788. FREE

TOAD SUCK DAZE 5K/10K RUN 8 a.m. Saturday, Conway High School West, 2300 Prince St., Conway. Tadpole Trot for ages 4-12, 5K and 10K races. Registration: through today $20, after today $25; Tadpole Trot, $5-$8. toadsuckrun.com or (501) 450-4786.

TOUR DE HILLS RACE AND TOUR 10 a.m. Saturday, Brandon Burlsworth Youth Center, 202 S. Spring St., Harrison. Three bike rides of different skill and endurance levels. Registration, 7:30-9:15 a.m. Cost: $45, children under 17 $25. (870) 741-1789.

TRAIL OF TEARS HISTORICAL MARKER DEDICATION 11 a.m. May 14, Old Austin United Methodist Church, Arkansas 38 and Ray Sowell Road, Ward. (501) 413-9341.

TURNING SWORDS INTO PLOWSHARES PANEL DISCUSSION 9:30-11 a.m. May 11, Bud Walton Arena, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Nonviolence discussion with the Dalai Lama, Sister Helen Prejean, Vincent Harding. Tickets: $15-$18. (479) 443-5600.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PUBLIC FORUMS 10 a.m. today, Alumni House, University of Arkansas, 491 N. Razorback Road, Fayetteville; 2 p.m. today, Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Forums on presidential search. (501) 686-2951.

VOICES FROM EUREKA’S SILENT CITY 5:30-8 p.m. May 6 and 13, Eureka Springs Cemetery, U.S. 62 W., Eureka Springs. Cemetery tours. Tickets: $10, children 12 and under $5. (479) 253-9417.

VOICES FROM ROSE HILL 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Rose Hill Cemetery, West Main Street, Arkadelphia. Costumed portrayals of Civil War-era citizens. Donation: $5. (870) 230-1360.

walks through history tours 11 a.m. May 14, Siloam Springs Downtown Historic District. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program event. (501) 324-9880. FREE

“WE AIM TO BE TOBACCO FREE” WORKSHOPS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. third Saturday of the month through June, St. Mark United Methodist Church, 4229 W. Sixth St., Pine Bluff. Hope Community Coalition of Jefferson County event for ages 8-16. (870) 872-3789. FREE

WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE 1 Rockefeller Drive, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Legacy Weekend, 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 727-5435. FREE

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

WOOLLY HOLLOW STATE PARK 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier. Kid’s Fishing Derby, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. (501) 679-2098.

ZUMBA CLASSES 5 p.m. Monday and Thursday, Community Outreach Center, 400 Confederate St., Lake Village. (870) 265-2878. FREE

Theater

Central Arkansas

ARMADILLO RODEO 8 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Sunday, The Public Theatre, 616 Center St. Teen improvisational comedy troupe. Tickets: $8. (501) 374-7529.

CHAPTER TWO through May 22, 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: $29-$33; children 15 and under, $22. murrysdinnerplayhouse.com or (501) 562-3131.

GOOD BOYS AND TRUE May 6-21, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $14, ages 65 and older and students $10. (501) 374-3761.

HAIRSPRAY through May 8, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Art exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and before performances. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $30-$60; advance tickets $10 off A seating and $5 off B seating. (501) 378-0405.

MAGICAL MUSICALS ON ICE 5 p.m. May 14-15, Arkansas Skatium, 1311 Bowman Road. Diamond Edge Figure Skating Club production. Tickets: $7, children 5 and under free. (501) 960-1621.

THERE’S A BOY IN THE GIRL’S BATHROOM Friday-May 15, 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.

’TIL BETH DO US PART 7:30 p.m. May 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, 2 p.m. May 15, 22, 29, The Public Theatre, 616 Center St. Community Theatre of Little Rock production. Tickets: $14; military, ages 65 and older and students $12; children 6 and under free. (501) 410-2283.

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THE BOY FRIEND 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Ouachita Little Theatre, 610 Mena St., Mena. Tickets: $10, ages 60 and older and students $8. (479) 243-0186.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT through May 21, Imperial Dinner Theatre, Pocahontas. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Curtain one hour later. No performance May 8. Tickets: $21.95, students $19.95, show-only $12, students $10. (870) 892-0030.

MARILYN, FOREVER BLONDE Wednesday-May 15, Central Theatre, 1008 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Arkansas TheatreWorks production. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $22.50-$32.50. (501) 922-6899.

PASSION PLAY 7 p.m. today-Sunday, Third Street Baptist Church, Third and Crittenden streets, Arkadelphia. He Has Risen — Just Like He Said He Would. (870) 246-4567. FREE

REASONS TO BE PRETTY through Sunday, Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. TheatreSquared production. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $22-$24. theatre2.org or (479) 571-2728.

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.

THEATRESQUARED ADULT ACTING CLASSES E.J. Ball Building, Suite 440, downtown square, Fayetteville. Advanced Acting/Production, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays through June 1, $150. Advanced Comedy Improv, 6-8 p.m. Mondays through May 30, $150. (479) 445-6333.

THOMAS & FRIENDS LIVE 3 and 6 p.m. Friday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $19-$33. (479) 443-5600.

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION 7 p.m. May 12-14, 19-21, 2 p.m. May 15 and 22, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older $8, students $5. (501) 315-5483.

Auditions

Central Arkansas

SUMMER THEATRE ACADEMY 5 p.m. May 7, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. For ages 10-18. No preparation required. Dates: June 20-July 29. Tuition: three-week workshop $450, full six weeks $750. (501) 396-0338.

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CINDERELLA 10 a.m. May 14, 7 p.m. May 16, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Prepare one verse and chorus of song (no Wicked songs). Production: July 7-17. (501) 315-5483.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Steve Howell Trio, today. Donna Massey & Blue-Eyed Soul, Friday, $7. Smittle Band, Saturday, $7. Tuesday Jazz Project 2nd Anniversary, Monday. 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. Tiffany Christopher, Jet 420, today. Crash Meadows, Friday. Papa Grande, Wes Hart Band, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Steve Bates, Wednesday. 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. The Manscout Jamboree Tour, 7 p.m. Friday; advance $12, at the door $14. Abandon Kansas, The Wedding, Showbread, The Alexei, 6:30 p.m. Monday; advance $10, at the door $13. Joy Island, Rocky Loves Emily, The After Party, 6 p.m. Tuesday; advance $10, at the door $12. Ivoryline, 7 p.m. Wednesday; advance $8, at the door $10. (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.

THE FLYING SAUCER 323 President Clinton Ave. 13th Anniversary Party with music by Embrace the Crash, 9 p.m. May 13, $3. (501) 372-7468.

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. Kinky Friedman, 9 p.m. today; advance $25, at the door $30. Falcon Scott, 9 p.m. Friday, $7. Red, Taddy Porter, Lovers & Liars, 9 p.m. Sunday; advance $16, at the door $20. Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Boom the Wheel, Belair, 9 p.m. Monday; advance $12, at the door $15. The Whigs, Ponderosa, 9 p.m. Tuesday; advance $10, at the door $13. Aranda, Silverstone, 9 p.m. Wednesday; advance $10, at the door $15. (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.

KNIGHT PLAY COMEDY CLUB 8500 Castle Valley Road, Mabelvale. Comedy, 8 p.m. Saturday. Cover: $10. (501) 562-1814.

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. Larry Reeb, through Saturday. Tim Gaither, Wednesday-May 7. Open Mike Nite, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Ladies Night, Thursdays, free for women. 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 on Saturdays. (501) 803-4898. FREE

PEABODY LITTLE ROCK HOTEL 3 Statehouse Plaza. RiverTop Party Series, 8 p.m. Fridays through July 22, $5; Boom Kinetic and Epiphany, Friday. 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. Battery, Masters of Metallica, 9 p.m. Friday; $10, under 21 $15. 2 Live Crew, 9 p.m. Saturday, $20. (501) 823-0090.

ROCK CITY LOUNGE 8115 Arch St. Good Tymes Karaoke with Chris, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 562-3613. FREE

ROSE CITY VFW POST 10442 6101 U.S. 70, North Little Rock. Wednesday: Pool tournaments, 6 p.m., $6; ladies night, 6-8 p.m., $1.50 drinks. Friday: Gir’ Friends Karaoke, 7-11 p.m.; beer buckets, five for $7.50. Sugar Creek Band, 7-11 p.m. second Saturday of the month; $5, couples $7.50. (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

STICKYZ CHICKEN SHACK 107 S. Commerce St. Matt Stell & The Crashers, 9 p.m. today, $5. Mountain Sprout, Whiskey Folk Ramblers, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $5. Lubriphonic, Johnny & The Mule Haulers, 9 p.m. Saturday, $8. Revengeance, At War’s End, 8 p.m. Sunday, $5. Iron Tongue, Sleepy Sun, White Hills, 9 p.m. Monday, $6. (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, North 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

THE UNDERGROUND 500 President Clinton Ave. Drink and food specials, Monday-Tuesday. Way Back Wednesday with Power 92. Live music, 10 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 9 p.m. Saturday; cover Friday-Saturday $5. All-night Happy Hour, Saturdays. Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 375-2537.

WEST END 215 N. Shackleford Road. Seth Freeman, Friday. Taylor Made, Saturday. Call for times and cover charges. (501) 224-7665.

WHITE WATER TAVERN Seventh and Thayer streets. Honky Tonk Angels, 9:30 p.m. today, $5. (501) 375-8400.

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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.

BOSTON’S 211 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. Open Mike Night, 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Karaoke, 8 p.m. Fridays. Live music, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. (479) 845-1122.

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.

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.

MAXINE’S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 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. 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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