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. Tabriz: silent auctions, 6:30 p.m. March 3, $50; gala and auctions for members only, 6 p.m. March 5, $400; studio party, 9 p.m. March 5, $100. Museum School Faculty Exhibition: Past and Present, through Sunday. 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 ARTS COUNCIL INDIVIDUAL ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS through April 22. For artists in poetry, music composition of folk/jazz/pop, sculpture/installation. arkansasarts.org or (501) 324-9766.

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

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

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

ARKANSAS PASTEL SOCIETY MEETING 6-8 p.m. first Tuesday of every month, St. Vincent Doctors Hospital, Sister Janis Campbell Conference Room, 6601 St. Vincent Circle. Demonstrations, shows, workshops, meetings. Demonstration on “Color in the Landscape” with Charles Peer, Tuesday. 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 April 30. Rotating exhibits from Central Arkansas Library System’s art program with works by Arkansas artists and works related to the state. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 320-5791. FREE

ARKANSAS TREASURER’S OFFICE Room 220, state Capitol. Works by Amber and Allie Maxwell-Nottingham, through Monday. 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. “People, Places & Things,” Doug Gorrell, through March 5. Arts and Culture Commission accent program party, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335. FREE

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. Works by Kathy Thompson, through April 4. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Sunday. (501) 375-2342. 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. Parkview Arts and Science Magnet School: 1861, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 7 p.m. today; 9:30 and 11 a.m. Friday. 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.

Dr. J.W. Wiggins Native American Art Gallery Sequoyah National Research Center, 500 University Plaza, University and Asher avenues. University of Arkansas at Little Rock gallery. “Oklahoma Clay: Northeast Oklahoma Native American Pottery,” through March 25. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (501) 569-8336. FREE

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 Julie Holt, Susanna Kirk, Fred Nash, Jason Smith, through March 12. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996. FREE

GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. 15th Anniversary Exhibition, through March 12. 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

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. “Signs and Signals: Claire Coppola, Michael Davis Guitierrez and Marilyn Nelson,” through May 8. “Liz Noble: Game Face Rituals,” through April 3. “Eclectic Collector: The Model Trains of Bill Albright,” through March 14. “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. Works by local artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 529-6330. FREE

LAMAN LIBRARY EXHIBIT HALL 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. “The Painted Word: Calligraphic Paintings by Charles Pearce,” through March 13. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 758-1720. FREE

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

L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. February exhibit: “The Seven Faces of Mary.” Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006. FREE

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

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

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. African-American Pioneers in Razorback Athletics, 11 a.m. Friday. Living history re-enactment, 1 p.m. Saturday. “Southern Journeys: African American Artists of the South,” through Aug. 11. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593. FREE

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Saturday Discoveries for grades K-6, 1-4 p.m. second Saturday of each month, $20. Apollo 11 exhibit and moon rock, through April 2. “Illusion Confusion,” through March. “Tech Lab,” “Imagination Station,” “Room to Grow,” animal shows, electric shows continuing. Paws, Claws and Tails, first Saturday of the month. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $8, ages 65 and older and ages 1-12 $7, children under 1 admitted free. Pay What You Can Second Sundays. amod.org or (501) 396-7050.

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

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

PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. “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.

PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE OTTENHEIMER LIBRARY 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Bank of the Ozarks Gallery: “Otherness and American Values: How Negative Stereotypes Against Blacks Have Shaped Western Culture,” Katrina Andry, through March 17; reception and gallery talk, 9:45 a.m. today. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 812-2324.

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

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

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

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

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. “Home Girl,” Liz Noble, through March 18. “Women Call for Peace: Global Vistas,” through March 10. Works by graduate students, through March 18. Arkansas College Art History Symposium, 7:30 p.m. March 3, Fine Arts 161. Visiting illustrator Terry Shoffner: lecture, 7 p.m. March 3, Fine Arts 157; demonstration, 9 a.m.-noon March 4, Fine Arts 162. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977. FREE

Around Arkansas

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

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

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

ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. February exhibit: CenturyLink Collegiate Art Exhibition and Competition. 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. 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.

THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. “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.

BLACK BOX GALLERY Schichtle Studio Arts, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. “Imperfectly Remembered,” Mark Monroe, today. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. (501) 351-7339.

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

CROSS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL Cross County Library, 410 E. Merriman St., Wynne. Art show by Pat Crase, 5-7 p.m. March 15. (870) 238-9669.

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

DELTA VISUAL ARTS SHOW 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Iron Mountain Train Depot, Front Street; Newport Business Resource Center, Hazel Street; Post Office, Hazel Street, Newport. Works by 70 artists, workshops. Reception, 4:30-7 p.m. (870) 523-1009.

EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. “George Fisher: Presidential Cartoons,” through Monday. Hours: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (870) 633-4480.

fairfield bay library 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Pastels by Rosalie Musial, through April 5. 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. February exhibits: works by Lisa Jo Outlaw, Jon Pevin, Henry Turner, Drew Gentle. 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. Windsor chair demonstration with Duane Hidelberg and discussion of woodworking tools with Calvin Alley, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. “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. Daffodil Days, through March 20. 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. 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

JAMES HAYES GLASS SIGNING noon-3 p.m. March 4, Village Books, Hendrix College, 1700 Altus St., Conway. (501) 450-1228 or (870) 540-9080. FREE

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827 A Central Ave., Hot Springs. February exhibit: works by Dolores Justus, Steve Griffith, Robin Hazard-Bishop, Mike Elass, Rebecca Thompson, Tony Saladino, Michael Ashley, Kari Albright, Donnie Copeland, JoAnne Oliver, Cynthia Bowers, Robyn Horn. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.

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

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

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

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

THE MUSEUM OF AUTOMOBILES Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. 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.

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

RITZ CIVIC CENTER 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. March exhibit: “Whispers of Lincoln: 26 Days, Two Rivers, One Photographer and a Flatboat,” photographic exhibit; opening, 5 p.m. Monday. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 762-1744. FREE

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. “Roots of Rockabilly: Ronald ‘Slim’ Wallace,” through March 12. “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. “Shadows on the Road,” John Bridges; SAAC Executive Board private collections exhibit, through Monday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, weekends by appointment. saac-arts.org or (870) 862-5474.

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

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

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

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

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

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Baum Gallery: Student Competitive Art Exhibition, March 10-31; receptions, 4-6 p.m. March 10, 2-4 p.m. March 13. 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. “Watermarks,” Bethany Springer, through April 13. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (479) 443-5600.

Dance

Central Arkansas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARTS & LETTERS CHOREOGRAPHY COMPETITION 1 p.m. Sunday, Arkansas Academy of Dance, 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. arts-nsal.org or (501) 686-5720.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

DANCING WITH THE STARS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS 6 p.m. March 12, John Q. Hammons Convention Center, 3201 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers. Benefits Children’s Museum of Northwest Arkansas. Dance competition. Tickets: $60, couples $100. (479) 696-9280.

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. Admission: $5, children under 12 free. (501) 312-8900.

DIGITAL SHORTS WEBCAST COMPETITION through Monday, Old State House Museum. Webcast entries accepted for students grades 5-12 and adults. ardigitalshorts.com or (501) 324-9685.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA Breckenridge Village, 1200 Breckenridge Drive; Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. Nixon in China, encore, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Iphigenie en Tauride, noon Saturday; encore, 6:30 p.m. March 16. 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: Iphigenie en Tauride, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15, students $5. (501) 450-3265.

Letters

Central Arkansas

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

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

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

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

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

THEA FOUNDATION CREATIVE WRITING SCHOLARSHIP through Friday, Thea Foundation, 401 Main St., North Little Rock. For Arkansas high school students. theafoundation.org or (501) 379-9512.

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ARKLATEXT Tuesday-March 4, Conway. Literary festival presented by University of Central Arkansas Department of Writing. Faculty reading, 1:40-2:40 p.m. Tuesday, Thompson Hall Grand Foyer. Tyrone Jaeger on writing residencies and literary awards, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Thompson Hall. Jaeger reading, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Thompson Hall. Student exchange, 3 p.m. March 3, Thompson Hall. Writer gathering, 7:30-9 p.m. March 3, Conway Country Club, 555 N. Country Club Road. Toad Suck Review launch party, 8 p.m. March 4, Michelangelo’s, 1117 W. Oak St. (501) 450-5108. FREE

BOOK SALE 6-8 p.m. March 10, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 11, 9 a.m.-noon March 12, Hughes Center, 1000 E. Parkway, Russellville. Benefits Friends of the Pope County Library. (479) 970-8048.

BOOK SIGNINGS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Saline County Public Library, 1800 Smithers Drive, Benton. Webstalker, Denaz Suits. Honesty vs. Customer Service and The Life of a Book, Danial Suits. (501) 766-6011.

HARDING UNIVERSITY 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. Visiting writers series: Craig Detweiler, 7 p.m. March 3. (501) 279-4421. Picture Book Author Series: with Eric Rohmann and Candace Fleming, March 4-5. Cost: $75-$125. (501) 279-5107.

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 May 1. (501) 320-5730.

SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 25, Landers Theater, 325 E. Main St., Batesville. Ozark Foothills FilmFest event. Deadline, Tuesday. Tuition: $50, Ozark Foothills FilmFest Screenplay Competition Entrants $35. (870) 251-1189.

TALES FROM THE SOUTH WRITING CONTEST through 10 p.m. Tuesday. True, first-person stories by breast cancer survivors. Winners will read stories on radio show. talesfromthesouth@hotmail.com, talesfromthesouth.com or (501) 772-7602.

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

AEOLUS RECORDER KONSORT WORKSHOP 3:30-8:30 p.m. March 4, Grace Presbyterian Church, 9301 N. Rodney Parham Road; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 5, Cox Creative Center, 100 Rock St. “Music Around the North Sea: England, Germany and the Low Countries,” with Frances Blaker. Registration: $50, students $25. (501) 666-2787.

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 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Robinson Center Music Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. “Incredible Beethoven,” 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; tickets: $14-$48, students $10, children free Sunday with paying adult. (501) 666-1761.

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

BRIAN FREE & ASSURANCE 6 p.m. March 6, Little Rock Church of God, 7204 W. 65th St. (501) 729-0474. FREE

BROADWAY JOE’S WEEKEND CELEBRATION Friday-Saturday, Doubletree Hotel, 424 W. Markham St. Old School Dance Party, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday; advance $15, day of show $25. Concert, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday; advance $20, day of show $30. (501) 375-2711.

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LITTLE ROCK 7:30 p.m. today, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi St. Pianist Lara Downes. Tickets: $25, students $10. chambermusiclr.com or (501) 664-0520.

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.

FIRE & BRIMSTONE 10 p.m. Monday, Union Bistro, 3421 Old Cantrell Road. Reggae and contemporary music. (501) 353-0360. FREE

LITTLE ROCK WIND SYMPHONY 3 p.m. Sunday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older $8, students $5. (501) 666-0777.

LIVE AT LAMAN 7 p.m. second Thursday of the month, William F. Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Rodney Block and the Real Music Lovers, March 10. (501) 758-1720. FREE

MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION 7 p.m. Saturday, Dreamland Ballroom, 800 W. Ninth St. 101 Runners Mardi Gras Indian Funk Band party. Tickets: $35. (501) 993-7502.

THE POINT 94.1 YOUTH ROCK ORCHESTRA 7 p.m. March 10, Robinson Center Music Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. Tickets: $25. (501) 244-8800.

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

SUGARLAND 7:30 p.m. March 4, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. With Little Big Town and Casey James. Tickets: $25.75-$55.75. (800) 745-3000.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall 2801 S. University Ave. UALR Percussion Ensemble Benefit Concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, donations accepted. (501) 569-8993. Artspree concert: Classical guitarist Florian Larousse, 7:30 p.m. Monday; $20, students $10. (501) 569-3288.

WINTER JAM TOUR SPECTACULAR 6 p.m. March 5, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Performers include Newsboys, David Crowder Band, Kutless. Tickets: $10. (501) 975-9000.

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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.

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

BLUEGRASS MONDAY Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. Presented by KASU-FM, 91.9. The Tennessee Gentlemen, 7 p.m. Monday, $5. Open jam session, 7 p.m. Monday, Terry’s Cafe, 201 S. Pruett St. (870) 972-2367.

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

THE BUCKINGHAMS AND BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS 7:30 p.m. March 4, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Tickets: $30-$40, ages 65 and older $27-$37, alumni $25-$35. (501) 450-3265.

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.

CELTIC SPRING 3 p.m. March 13, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Part of The Muses Creative Artistry Project concert series. Tickets: $25. (501) 463-4514.

CONWAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. “Songs of the American West,” 7:30 p.m. March 12, $6-$38. (501) 269-1066.

EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Harlem Gospel Choir, 7 p.m. Saturday, $30. (870) 633-4480.

GEORGE’S MAJESTIC LOUNGE 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. 101 Runners Mardi Gras Indians, 7 p.m. today, $10. Blues Jam with Oreo Blue, 8 p.m.-midnight first Wednesday of every month, $3. (479) 527-6618.

GREEK SING 7 p.m. Friday, Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, 1500 S. 48th St., Springdale. Music competition for University of Arkansas Greek chapters. Tickets: advance $8; at the door with two canned goods $10, at the door without canned goods $12. (901) 574-2121.

HENDRIX COLLEGE 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Talent Show, 7:30 p.m. March 3, Worsham Performance Hall. (501) 450-1248. “Something New, Old, Borrowed and Blue,” Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. March 7, Staples Auditorium. (501) 450-1422. FREE

HOMETOWN MOTOWN 2 7 p.m. March 5, 2 p.m. March 6, The Ken Theatre, 103 W. Second St., McCrory. Variety show. Tickets: $10. (870) 919-6242 or (870) 731-2521.

IVAN PARKER 6 p.m. Sunday, Sherwood First Church of the Nazarene, 8800 Arkansas 107, Sherwood. Gospel concert. (501) 729-0474. FREE

THE JUMPOFF IN FAYETTENAM 10 p.m. Saturday, Dickson Theater, 227 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. With DJ D. Sewell. Cost: $5. (501) 733-0299.

KAREN PECK & NEW RIVER 7 p.m. today, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, 2005 White Drive, Batesville. Gospel concert. (501) 729-0474. FREE

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. Admission: members $5, nonmembers $10. (870) 536-3375.

MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION 7 p.m. Friday, Arlington Hotel Resort & Spa, 413 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 101 Runners Mardi Gras Indian Funk Band party. Tickets: $30. (501) 993-7502.

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

NUFUSION 7:30 p.m. March 3, Woodlands Auditorium, 1101 DeSoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. Henderson State University student jazz ensemble. Tickets: $10. (501) 922-2567.

SOUL’D OUT QUARTET 7 p.m. Saturday, Harmony FreeWill Baptist Church, 3580 Arkansas 124, Russellville. Gospel concert. (501) 729-0474. 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

THE SWINGLE SINGERS 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Woodlands Auditorium, 1101 DeSoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. Benefits Hot Springs Village Community Foundation Endowment for the Veterans Memorial and Veterans Assistance. Tickets: $25. (501) 915-8022.

TRAVIS TRITT 7:30 p.m. Saturday, El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, 100 W. Eighth St., El Dorado. Tickets: $35-$45. (870) 862-4747.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. UCA Percussion Festival, clinics, lessons, performances, March 5, Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall. (501) 450-5263. “Season of Light,” UCA Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m. March 7, Reynolds Performance Hall. (501) 450-5751.

VELVET RIDGE SINGERS 6 p.m. March 5, Rocky Point Baptist Church, Rocky Point Road, Judsonia. (501) 729-0474. FREE

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Beakman on the Brain, 7 p.m. today, $9-$17. The Chieftains, 7 p.m. Sunday, $46-$72. Vienna Boys Choir, 7 p.m. Tuesday, $18-$32. Tango Inferno: The Fire Within, 7 p.m. March 3, $24-$38. (479) 443-5600.

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. March 8, Dillon International, 4702 W. Commercial Drive, Suite B-1, North Little Rock. (501) 791-9300.

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

ARKANSAS FLAVORS FARM TO TABLE DINNER 5:30 p.m. Friday, Peabody Little Rock hotel, 3 Statehouse Plaza. With chef and author Deborah Madison. Tickets: $60. arflowerandgardenshow.org or (501) 821-4000.

ARKANSAS FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Statehouse Convention Center. Speakers, activities, silent auction. Admission: $8, ages 60 and older $6, children under 12 free; three-day pass $12. arflowerandgardenshow.org or (501) 821-4000.

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

BARE BONES PARTY 7 p.m. today, 23 Edgehill Road. Symphony Designer House kick-off event. Wine, food, music by Tom Cox. Tickets: $50. (501) 666-1761.

BLACK HISTORY BANQUET 6 p.m. Friday, Campus Center Grand Hall, Pulaski Technical College, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Tickets: $12. (501) 812-2284.

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

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

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

CUSTOMER SERVICE SEMINAR 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, Student Guaranteed Loan Foundation of Arkansas, 10 Turtle Creek Drive. Dale Carnegie class. Cost: $199. (501) 224-5000, Ext. 13.

DEPRESSION ERA GLASS SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Hall of Industry, State Fairgrounds, Roosevelt and Howard streets. Arkansas Glasshoppers show and sale. Admission: $5 both days. (501) 868-4969.

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, March 12-May 21, War Memorial Park, Markham Street and Fair Park Boulevard and other locations. Group and individual training. Cost: $120. (888) 335-4041.

DUCK DUCK GOOSE CONSIGNMENT SALE 7 a.m.-6 p.m. March 10, State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard St. (501) 804-6762. FREE

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.

EAT CHOCOLATE FOR CHARITY Sunday, private residence in west Little Rock. Benefits Wildwood Park for the Arts’ arts and education programming. Sponsored by Kids Cook! of Arkansas. Cost: $50, space limited. (501) 766-7629.

EGGSHIBITION KICK-OFF PARTY 7 p.m. today, Argenta Community Theatre, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: (501) 821-5500. 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. High Tea, 3 p.m. Sundays, $35. Reservations required. (501) 374-7966.

AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT — A BLACK TIE AFFAIR 6:30 p.m. March 5, Doubletree Hotel, 424 W. Markham St. Music, photographs. Benefits scholarships. Presented by Scipio A. Jones High School Alumni Association. Tickets: $50. (501) 835-5003.

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.

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

HEIFER VILLAGE 1 World Ave. Heifer Discussion Course: “Voluntary Simplicity,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 17, $40. “Discovering a Sense of Place,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 8-April 26, $40. (501) 907-2697.

HOME SHOW 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Home Builders Association of Greater Little Rock event. Admission: $8, children under 12 free. (501) 758-3646.

HUMANITARIAN AWARDS DINNER 6 p.m. March 8, Peabody Little Rock hotel, 3 Statehouse Plaza. Just Communities of Arkansas event. Tickets: $200. (501) 372-5129.

HUNGER DAY AT THE CAPITOL 8 a.m.-4 p.m. March 8, state Capitol and Capitol View Apartments. Breakfast, committee meetings, programs. Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance event. Breakfast: members $8, nonmembers $25. (501) 399-9999.

KREWE OF HOGS MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE BALL 8 p.m. Saturday, Vino’s, Seventh and Chester streets. “Hillbillies and Po’Boys” theme. Music by Rip Van Shizzle. Benefits Community Theatre of Little Rock. Tickets: advance $5, at the door $10. (501) 626-0049.

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 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. Laura P. Nichols Penguin Pointe grand opening, 10 a.m. March 5. Giraffe Encounter, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; $10, children 1-12 $5. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Naked mole rat colony on display. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $10; ages 65 and older and children 1-12, $8. (501) 666-2406.

MARDI GRAS 6:30 p.m. March 8, Governor’s Mansion, 1800 Center St. Music by Louis Heard. Arkansas Chamber Singers event. Tickets: $75. (501) 377-1121.

MASQUERADE PARTY 7:30 p.m. Friday, Hall of Stars/TriState Building, 5001 W. 34th St. Jazz with Lorenzo “Ren” Smith & Friends, DJ Mr. Magic, Cajun food. Admission: $10. (501) 225-6962 or (501) 590-0177.

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

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

MIDSOUTH BLACK EXPO 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, The Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. (501) 804-3212. 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. Team trivia challenges, competing for League Championship. (501) 766-2330. FREE

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

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

OSCAR NIGHT AMERICA 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Peabody Little Rock hotel, 3 Statehouse Plaza. Auctions, dinner, Oscar viewing. Benefits The Wolfe Street Foundation. Tickets: $150. wolfestreet.org or (501) 231-3557.

PARENT WORKSHOP 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Christ Church, 11800 Vimy Ridge Road. Heart, Soul, Mind, Strength Parent “Brain” Workshop to maximize child potential. (501) 663-5212. FREE

PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 5, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. March 6, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Cost: $399. (800) 237-6242.

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

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

RELAY FOR LIFE SCRAPBOOKING CROP 10 a.m.-noon March 11, American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave. Scrapbooking team event. Benefits American Cancer Society. Cost: survivors $80, others $90. (501) 952-1153 or (501) 664-6018.

RHEA LANA CONSIGNMENT SALE through Saturday, McCain Plaza, 4124 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today. Half-price sales, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. rhealana.com or (501) 499-0009.

sandwiching in history tours noon March 4, Daisy Bates House, 1207 W. 28th St. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program event. (501) 324-9880. FREE

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 CRAFT SHOW 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 5, Grace Lutheran Church, 5124 Hillcrest Ave. glclr.org or (501) 954-9281. FREE

TALES FROM THE SOUTH Tuesdays, Starving Artist Cafe, 411 Main St., North Little Rock. True stories told by Southerners. Dinner, 5-6:45 p.m.; radio show taping, 7 p.m. Jerry McKinnis, Tuesday. (501) 749-6538. FREE

TRASH TO TREASURES COMMUNITY YARD SALE 7 a.m.-noon March 5, Jacksonville Farmers’ Market, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. (501) 982-0818. FREE

TRIVIA NIGHT FOR EDUCATION 6-10 p.m. March 4, Thomas Community Activities Center, Little Rock Air Force Base, Jacksonville. Trivia games, desserts, costumes, auction. Benefits Little Rock Spouses’ Club Scholarship & Education Fund. Tickets: $20, table of 10 $150. (501) 366-6241 or (910) 494-9774.

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. Lecture: political polarization with Jonathan Weiler, 6 p.m. today; Kevin Johnson and Michelle Rhee, 6 p.m. Friday. Lecture and book signing: Guerrilla Diplomacy: Rethinking International Relations, Daryl Copeland, noon Monday. (501) 683-5239. FREE

WHERE’S THE LOVE? ALBUM/BOOK RELEASE PARTY AND CHARITY EXTRAVAGANZA 7 p.m. Sunday, Lulav, 220A W. Sixth St. Presented by Roni Poet. Benefits Simone’s Home Inc. and Jazzy Xpressions dance team. Fashion show, dance, poetry, music, art. Tickets: $10-$25. (501) 563-1607.

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. Good Gardens gardening series, 10 a.m. second Saturday of the month; “The Buzz on Bees,” Allison Wallace, March 12. Movie Mondays, 6 p.m. second Monday of every month. (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.

YOUTH SOFTBALL REGISTRATION 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. (501) 982-4171.

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.

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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 HIV/AIDS ADVOCACY CONFERENCE 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 12, The Cosmopolitan Hotel, 70 N. East Ave., Fayetteville. (888) 802-3332. FREE

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE 1000 Iowa St., Beebe. Seminar: “Facebook: Profiles, Pages and Privacy,” 2:30-4:30 p.m. today, $30. (501) 683-7700.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME College Street, Mountain Home. Gaston Lecture: author Neil White, 7 p.m. March 8, Vada Sheid Community Development Center. (870) 508-6105. FREE

BABYSITTER TRAINING COURSE 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 12, American Red Cross, 1709 Greenwood Ave., Fort Smith. Cost: $40. (479) 782-1056.

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.

CULINARY CLASSES Eureka Springs. Hands-on class, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 4; $40, with wine $45. Demonstration class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 5; $30, with wine $35. (479) 253-7461.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SEMINAR 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 4, University of Arkansas global campus, 3300 Market St., Suite 402, Rogers. Dale Carnegie class. Cost: $199. (501) 224-5000, Extension 13.

DAVIDSONVILLE HISTORIC STATE PARK 7953 U.S. 166 S., Pocahontas. Historic Townsite Tour, 1-2 p.m. Saturday, reservations required. (870) 892-4708.

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.

EAST CONFERENCE 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 3, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Exhibitions, technology sessions presented by Environmental and Spatial Technology Initiative. (501) 371-5016. FREE

EUREKA GRAS MARDI GRAS March 3-12, Eureka Springs. Parades, ball, dinners. krazo.ureeka.org or (479) 981-9551.

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

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

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

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

GARDENING SEMINAR 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 5, Redeemer Lutheran Church Family Life Center, 312 W. North St., Mountain Home. “Developing an Ozarks Green Thumb,” various speakers. Baxter County Master Gardeners event. Registration: $15, lunch $5. (870) 488-8081.

HOBBS STATE PARK — CONSERVATION AREA 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Friends of Hobbs Speaker Series: “Reptiles of Northwest Arkansas,” Devin Hummel, 3 p.m. Saturday. 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 BOAT TACKLE & RV SHOW 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Admission: $5, children 12 and under free. (501) 765-1423.

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.

IPAD CLASS 2-3 p.m. March 4, Knox Conference Room, Donald W. Reynolds Library, 300 Library Hill, Mountain Home. Presented by library and Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Continuing Education Department. (870) 508-6106. FREE

JACKSONPORT STATE PARK 205 Avenue St., Newport. Civil War Soldier, children’s event, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Sunday. (870) 523-2143.

KISS A PIG GALA 6 p.m. Saturday, John Q. Hammons Convention Center, 3201 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers. Benefits American Diabetes Association of Northwest Arkansas. Food, auctions, Cirque Le Masque performance. Tickets: $150. (479) 464-4121.

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. Eagle Tours, through February. Educational and nature programs. Nature tales, 2 p.m. Saturdays. (479) 967-5516.

LYON COLLEGE Batesville. Patterson Lecture: writer David Waters, 7:30 p.m. today. Mystical Arts of Tibet: Mandala Sand Painting, demonstrations by Tibetan Buddhist monks, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today-Friday, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. (870) 307-7242.

MARDI GRAS MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. Friday, Bentonville Plaza, 609 SW Eighth St., Bentonville. Cajun food, music by Snake Eyes and the Bug Band. Downtown Bentonville Inc. event. Tickets: $25. (479) 254-0254.

MARDI GRAS OF FAYETTEVILLE Dickson Street and Fayetteville Square, Fayetteville. Fat Saturday Parade of Fools, downtown, March 5. Masquerade of Fools: Funkytown Ball, 7 p.m. March 5, $10. Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration with The Demented Krewe, 7:30 p.m. March 8. fayettevillemardigras.com or (479) 236-4794.

MILLENNIUM LIFE CENTER 2863 Millennium Drive, Fayetteville. Four-week Introduction to Vinyasa Yoga Workshop, 2-3:30 p.m. Sundays through March 6; per class $15, whole workshop $40. (479) 466-1998.

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

MOMCATION April 29-May 1, Heifer Ranch, 55 Heifer Road, Perryville. Weekend retreat for moms. Registration: through April 3 $180. (417) 234-2462.

OAKLAWN Hot Springs. Music in Pop’s Lounge, after races Fridays and Saturdays, free. Live racing, through April 16. (800) 625-5296.

POWHATAN HISTORIC STATE PARK Arkansas 25, Powhatan. Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives grand opening, 1 p.m. March 3. (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.

SOUPER SOUP 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 12, Eureka Springs High School cafeteria, U.S. 62 W, Eureka Springs. Soup tasting event. Benefits Eureka Springs Historical Museum. Tickets: $6, children under 12 $3. (479) 253-9417.

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

SUN BELT BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP March 5-8, Summit Arena and Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Ticket books: $128. (501) 620-5001.

TWAIN ON THE PLANTATION 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Lakeport Plantation, 601 Arkansas 142, Lake Village. Tour of home, entertainment by Mark Twain. Reservations required. (870) 265-6031. FREE

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Cervical Cancer Awareness, 6 p.m. today, Student Center. (501) 450-3135. Reading with poet Anne Waldman, 7:30 p.m. today, College of Business. (501) 450-5108. Screening of For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism with film critic Gerald Peary and film producer Amy Geller, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Reynolds Performance Hall. (501) 450-3293.

walks through history tours 11 a.m. March 12, Prescott Commercial Historic District, Prescott. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program event. (501) 324-9880. FREE

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

YOGA WORKSHOP 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 11, 9 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. March 12, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 13, Millennium Life Center, 2863 Millennium Drive, Fayetteville. With Matthew and Holly Krepps. Cost: $45-$175. (479) 466-1998.

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

Theater

Central Arkansas

ABIE’S IRISH ROSE through March 13, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtime: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $28-$32; children 15 and under, $22. murrysdinnerplayhouse.com or (501) 562-3131.

A FEW GOOD MEN through March 6, Public Theatre, 616 Center St. Community Theatre of Little Rock production. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $14; ages 65 and older, students and military $12; children 6 and under free. (501) 410-2283.

THE HANGING OF DAVID O. DODD March 11-26, 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.

IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE March 11-27, 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.

MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM through Saturday, 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.

REVIEW THE REVUE AT THE REP Wednesday-March 12, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Summer Musical Theater Intensive production. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Previews with pre-show discussion 6:15 p.m., curtain 7 p.m. Wednesday-March 3. Tickets: $20. (501) 378-0405.

SHEN YUN 7 p.m. Monday, Robinson Center Music Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. Chinese dance and music production. Tickets: $60-$120. (800) 745-3000.

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THE BUTLER DID IT 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Monday, Tuesday-Wednesday, Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Tickets: advance $8, at the door $10. (870) 972-2781.

CALL FOR SCRIPTS AND DIRECTORS through Tuesday, Center on the Square, 111 W. Arch St., Searcy. For 2011-2012 season. (501) 368-0111.

A CHORUS LINE 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Arkansas Best Corp. Performing Arts Center, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $37-$40. (479) 788-7300.

A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE 7 p.m. Tuesday, The Ritz Civic Center, 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. Tickets: $15, children 12 and under free with adult. (870) 762-1744.

CRIMES OF THE HEART March 3-13, Pocket Community Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. (501) 623-8585.

GODSPELL March 10-20, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12, ages 65 and older $10, students $5. (501) 315-5483.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT through Sunday, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtime: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: dinner and show $42, balcony $15. (479) 631-8988.

LAND O’ FROST KIDSTAGE through April 16, Center on the Square, 111 W. Arch St., Searcy. Theater workshop for children grades 2-12. Cost: $60. (501) 368-0111.

RHYTHMIC CIRCUS 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Perot Theatre, 219 Main St., Texarkana. Tickets: $28-$44. (903) 792-4992.

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.

SUNDOWN TOWN through Sunday, Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. TheatreSquared production with 3 Penny Acre. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $22-$24. theatre2.org or (479) 571-2728.

THEATRE Friday-Sunday, Ouachita Little Theatre, 610 Mena St., Mena. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $8, ages 60 and older and students $5. (479) 243-0186.

THEATRESQUARED ADULT ACTING CLASSES E.J. Ball Building, Suite 440, downtown square, Fayetteville. Intermediate Acting, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays through March 9. Intermediate Comedy Improv, 6-8 p.m. Mondays through March 7. Cost: $150 per course. (479) 445-6333.

VIOLET 7:30 p.m. through Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Cabe Theatre, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. (501) 450-1343. FREE

Auditions

Central Arkansas

SUMMER THEATER ACADEMY AUDITIONS 5 p.m. March 12 and April 2, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. For ages 10-18, AAC Children’s Theatre academy, June 20-July 29. Tuition: $450-$750. (501) 372-4000.

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WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION 10 a.m. March 12, 7 p.m. March 14, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Cold readings from script. Production dates: May 12-15, 19-22. (501) 315-5483.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Tango lessons, 7 p.m. today. Nemanja Bogunovic, today, $7. Salsa lessons, 10 p.m. Friday. Sean Fresh & Epiphany, Friday, $7. Genine Perez & Co., Saturday, $7. Jam session, Monday, jammers $1. 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. Rob & Tyndall, White Noise Theory, today. Kirk Anderton, Shannon Boshears, Friday. Richie Johnson, Wes Hart Band, Saturday. Brian & Nick, 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., Little Rock. A Skylit Drive, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; advance $11, at the door $13. Call for times and cover charges. (501) 376-1819.

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

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

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

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

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

JUANITA’S 1300 S. Main St. Damon Johnson, 9 p.m. today; advance $12, at the door $15. Friday Night Electronic Dance Music Club, Quarterfly, 8 p.m. Friday. Monster Energy Outbreak Tour, Rev Theory, 9 p.m. Saturday; advance $3, at the door $5. (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. “The Rajun Cajun” John Morgan with Warren Hall, through Saturday. Open Mic 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, Saturdays. (501) 803-4898. FREE

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

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

REVOLUTION ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Josh Abbott Band, Whiskey Myers, 9 p.m. today; advance $8, day of show $10. Lord T & Eloise, Free Sol, 9 p.m. Friday, $10. Charlie Robison, Salty Dogs, 9 p.m. Saturday; advance $12, day of show $15. (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. Shuffleboard tournaments, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, $10. Karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Sundays, free. (501) 945-4116.

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

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

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

STICKYZ CHICKEN SHACK 107 S. Commerce St. Arkansas Times Musician’s Showcase, 8:30 p.m. today, $5. George McConnell, 9 p.m. Friday, $8. Pinetop Perkins, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Voodoo Sauce, 9 p.m. Saturday, $20. Mountain Sprout, Dirtfood, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, $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. BushDog, Friday. The Gettys, Saturday. Call for times and cover charges. (501) 224-7665.

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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 Mic 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. Super Water Sympathy, Friday. Sychosys, Drop Dead Syndicate, The Vail, 8 p.m. Saturday, $5. New Music Tuesdays, free. Paul Sammons, Wednesdays, free. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays, free. (501) 321-0909.

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

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

ODIE’S HOUSE OF BLUES 3413 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 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.