CALENDAR

— Art & Exhibits

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ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER

MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. “The New Materiality: Digital Dialogues at the Boundaries of Comtemporary Craft,” Friday-Aug. 5. “Mind’s Eye: Still Lifes of G. Daniel Massad,” Friday-June 10. 51st Young Arkansas Artists, April 20-May 27. 11th National Drawing Invitational: New York, Singular Drawings, April 20-Sept. 9. “Building the Collection: Art Acquired in the 1990s,” through May 13. “Foundation Collection,” “Masterworks” and Paul Signac, continuing. Digital Dialogues Family Festival, 1-4 p.m. April 21; $5, family $20. Art Travel: Art Trip to Italy, question and answer session, 2-4 p.m. April 21. Museum School art classes and workshops for children and adults; call or visit website for schedule and costs. 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 AWARDS through April 20. For Individual Artist Fellowships in literature, visual art, music composition. arkansasarts.org or (501) 324-9766. LOCAL COLOR 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. Works by Pat Mathews, through April 21. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422. FREE MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. “A Splendid Little War: Arkansas and the Spanish-American War,” through April. 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 MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. Spoken Word Live, night of poetry and entertainment, 7-9 p.m. today. Author discussion and book signings with Mary Monroe, Michael Vinson Williams, David Margolick, W. Ralph Eubanks, Bobby Ray Sanders, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. From Here to Timbuktu: A Journey Through West Africa, through June 16. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593. FREE M2 GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. Five-year anniversary show, through April 20. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 225-6257. 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 THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. Parkview High School senior show, through Wednesday; reception, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday. “Metal Art,” Carolyn Hendrix and Amanda Wyman, April 19-May 4; reception, 5:30-8 p.m. April 20. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512. FREE

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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. April exhibit: works by Pottsville Junior High School; reception, 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452. THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. “Pine Bluff High School Art Exhibition” reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. today. Arts & Science Saturdays: Fear of Foliage: Poison Ivy and Other Leaves, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. “Jazz Party: The Photographs of Al White,” “Shaw: Constellations & Night Stars,” through June 30. Photography 2 with Eric Maynard, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through May 3, $105. “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 CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Gallery Talk: The Frame, Kevin Murphy, 1-1:45 p.m. today. Film series: The Cowboy and the Eclipse, 6:30 p.m. Friday. spotlight Talk: Theatre in 1900 Through the Eyes of Artist Everett Shinn, 1-1:45 p.m. Monday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Saturday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. crystalbridges.org or (479) 418-5700. FREE FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by Mary Shelton, through May 1. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-6476. FREE INDIAN ROCK VILLAGE 265 Dave Creek Drive, Fairfield Bay. North Central Arkansas Artist League, through April 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. (501) 884-6652. FREE LYON COLLEGE 2300 Highland Road, Batesville. Kresge Gallery: Senior art exhibitions, through April 27. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 307-7488. FREE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Peterson Auditorium, 900 S.E. Eagle Way, Bentonville. “I Thought I Would Find You Here,” works by Megan Chapman and Stewart Bremner, through April 30. Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. (479) 619-4263 OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. “Confluence, Divergence, Concurrence,” by Veda and Meda Rives, through Wednesday. Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. (870) 245-5129. FREE. SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. “The Viewfinder” photography competition exhibit through April 27; reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. 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. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO Taylor Library, 514 University Drive, Monticello. “Civil War in Arkansas, 1861-1865,” today. Hours: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, 2-10 p.m. Sunday. (870) 460-1080. FREE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Baum Gallery, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. BA/BFA Senior Exhibition, through April 21; reception, 2-4 p.m. April 21. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793. WALTON ARTS CENTER 405 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. “Made in the USA,” Jeannie Hulen, through April 22. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and during performances. (479) 443-5600. FREE

Dance

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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK 2801 S. University Ave. “Body Works,” UALR Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, 8 p.m. April 19-21, 2:30 p.m. April 22; $7, students and ages 65 and older $5. (501) 569-3456.

Film

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WHAT IS THE POWER OF SENSATION? 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Fletcher Library, 821 N. Buchanan St. “Finding Our Ancient Wisdom (Parts 3 & 4).” (870) 460-0838 or (870) 460-1738.

Letters

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BIG ROCK READING SERIES 11 a.m. today, R.J. Wills Lecture Hall, Campus Center, Pulaski Technical College, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Readings, 11 a.m.-noon. Panel discussion, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (501) 812-2302. BOOK SIGNING noon-2 p.m. Saturday, The Comic Book Store, 9307 Treasure Hill Road. Graphic novelist Nate Powell. (501) 227-9777.

Music

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AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS RECITAL Friday, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Violist Carol Rodland and organist Catherine Rodland perform. (501) 920-4499. GUITAR STUDENT SHOWCASE 8 p.m. Saturday, Downtown Music Hall, 215 W. Capitol Ave. Guitar Lessons with Compton, Little Rock Jams School of Music presentation. Open mic followed by featured acts. Admission: $5. (501) 658-5080.

IMPENDING DOOM METAL ALLIANCE TOUR 5 p.m. Saturday, Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Tickets: $25. (501) 217-5113. RIVER RHAPSODIES CHAMBER SERIES 7 p.m. Monday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. “Grand Finale.” Tickets: $22. (501) 666-1761.

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INSPIRATION COLLABORATION 6 p.m. Friday, Hale Bathhouse, downtown Hot Springs. The Muses Creative Artistry Project event with refreshments, music performances and art creations. Tickets: $10. (501) 463-4514. LIVE ON THE LEVEE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 4-9 p.m. Saturday, downtown Helena-West Helena. With 2 Mule Plow, Lisa Haley and the Zydekats. Tickets: $10. kingbiscuitfestival.com, (870) 572-5223 or (870) 995-2698. LOW KEY ARTS 118 Arbor St., Hot Springs. Point Reyes and Nini Julia Bang with art show and potluck, 5 p.m. Sunday, $5-$7. (501) 282-9057. OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Piano recital with Naoki Hakutani, 7:30 p.m. Monday. (870) 245-5140. TAKE ME HOME: THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER 2 p.m. Sunday, Arend Arts Center, 1901 SE J St., Bentonville. With Jim Curry. Tickets: $30, students $5. (479) 855-9997. UKULELE BILL AND THE GREAT UKE SALUTE 2 p.m. Saturday, Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs. Reservations recommended. (501) 623-4161 or (501) 922-4483. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. UCA Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. today, free. (501) 450-5263. The Oak Ridge Boys, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Tickets $30-40. (501) 450-3265. UCA Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m. April 19. (501) 450-5751. UCA Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. April 19. (501) 450-5018.

Special Events

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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER EVENTS 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, 4301 W. Markham St. Beauty techniques for female cancer patients. (800) 227-2345. FREE CENTRAL ARKANSAS GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 6 p.m. today, Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, 100 S. Rock St. Video and live demonstrations for indexing 1940 census. (501) 912-3587. FREE COOKS TOUR 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Chenal Downs neighborhood. Benefits Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Tickets: advance $20, at the door $25. cancer.uams. edu/cookstour or (501) 686-8286. DESIGNING WOMEN 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Drinks, hors d’oeuvres and designer bazaar. Governor’s Mansion. Reservations: $50. (501) 537-0918. FAMILY HEALTH FEST 10 a.m. Saturday, Promenade at Chenal, 17711 Chenal Pkwy. Screenings, family activities. (501) 821-5552. FREE FIRST ANNUAL SPRING DING 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Elmcroft of Maumelle, 100 Bringler Drive, Maumelle. Hayrides, petting zoo, square dancers. $5 (501) 851-0400. JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION GALA 6 p.m. Saturday, Statehouse Convention Center. Tickets: $200. (501) 217-0321.

ROCK & MINERAL SWAP MEET 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Elder Johnson Pavilion, Burns Park, North Little Rock. Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society event. (501) 868-4553. FREE STARTUP PITCH CONTEST 6 p.m. Monday, The Rev Room, 300 President Clinton Ave. Business pitch competition. (501) 823-2368 or (479) 575-2995. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Lecture and book signing: Southern comfort food, John T. Edge, 6 p.m. today. Lectures: “Confronting the Reality of Sexual Violence” David Lisak, noon Monday; “Are You a Change Agent? How Everyday People are Changing the World,” Alex Hoffman, noon Tuesday; “Re-imagining Rural Education in East Africa,” 6 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 683-5239. FREE WALK FOR THOUGHT 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Brain Injury Association of Arkansas awareness event. (501) 772-6231. FREE WALK MS LITTLE ROCK Saturday, Riverfest Amphitheatre. Registration, 10 a.m. Walk, 11 a.m. Donations and pledges. (800) 344-4867. WALK TO DEFEAT ALS 10 a.m. Saturday, Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock. Donations and pledges. (501) 773-3832. WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Prom Prep and Safety, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 758-1720. FREE

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ANTIQUE APPRAISAL LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. Saturday, River Valley Arts Center, 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Cost: $35. (479) 968-2452. CANE CREEK STATE PARK 50 State Park Road, Star City. Kayak tour, Saturday. Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for ages 12 and under. (870) 628-4714. CROWLEY’S RIDGE STATE PARK Arkansas 168, Paragould. Dutch oven cooking workshop, Saturday, $15. (870) 573-6751. CULINARY CLASSES Eureka Springs. Demonstration class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday; $30, with wine $35. Hands-on class, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; $40, with wine $45. (479) 253-7461. DAVIDSONVILLE HISTORIC STATE PARK 7953 U.S. 166 S., Pocahontas. Survival workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, $10. (870) 892-4708. HENDRIX COLLEGE 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. John and Marjem Gill Preaching Workshop, Monday-Tuesday, $75. (501) 450-1263. Lecture: Crossings: Study of the Mind, Carl Craver, 6 p.m. today. (501) 450-1232. HILL ’N HOLLOW QUILTERS GUILD

through Friday, Mountain Home. Lecture: “Great Color — Without Fear,” 9:30 a.m. Friday, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 312 W. North St. Nonmembers $5. (870) 404-2039. HOGSKIN HOLIDAYS FESTIVAL & COOK-OFF Friday-Saturday, Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Hampton. Pork barbecue cook-off, racing pigs, arts and crafts, car and tractor shows, parade. (870) 798-2100. HORSE FESTIVAL 7 p.m. Friday, noon and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Arena, Fayetteville. Clinics, exhibition. Tickets: $5-$10. horsefestival.org or (479) 575-8423. JACKSONPORT STATE PARK Newport. Steamboats of the White River, 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Arkansas Wildlife — Owls, 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Pearling and Shelling 2:30 p.m. Sunday. “Earth, Wind, Water, Fire: Elements of Disaster,” through Feb. 1. (870) 523-2143. LAKE CATHERINE STATE PARK 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs. Birds and Blooms weekend, Friday-Sunday, free. Kayak Cover Adventure, Wednesday, $15. (501) 844-4176. LOWER WHITE RIVER STATE PARK 2009 Main St., Des Arc. Beginner Gourd Workshop, Saturday. Learn to decorate and shape gourds, $10. (870) 256-3711. OZARK FOLK CENTER 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Sweep In, Friday-Sunday, $15. Craft Village admission unless otherwise indicated: $10, children ages 6-12 $6. (870) 269-3851. RAPE DEFENSE SEMINAR 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Krav Fit, 3911 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 664-5728. FREE SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL TRAPPING AND OUTDOOR EXPO 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, Pope County Fairgrounds, 517 Knoxville St., Russellville. Vendors, contests, games. Entry: $10, children under 12 free. (501) 843-5470 or (501) 939-2325. SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY 100 E. University Road, Magnolia. Lecture: physics Nobel laureate David Gross, 6 p.m. Friday, free. (870) 235-4278. Get Up and Glow 5K, benefits The Playground Project, 7:30 p.m. April 20; advance $25, race day $30. (870) 235-4047. SPRING FAIRGROUNDS FLEA MARKET 1-7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Hickinbotham-Miller Exhibit Building, Fulton County Fairgrounds, Salem. (870) 895-5565. SUNDAY NIGHT STAND-UP COMEDY SERIES 7:30 p.m. Sundays, UARK Bowl, 644 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Charlie Wiener, Sunday. Tim Kidd, April 22. Admission: $7, students $5. (479) 283-5282. SWING INTO SPRING 7-9 p.m. today, Robbins-Sanford Grand Hall, downtown Searcy. Auctions, music, refreshments. Tickets: $25. (501) 279-9007. TOLTEC MOUNDS ARCHEOLOGICAL STATE PARK 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott. Guided canoe tour of Mound Pond, 1-3 p.m. Saturday; reservations required, $7.50 adult, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. (501) 961-9442.

WALKS THROUGH HISTORY TOURS 11 a.m. Saturday, Harrison Courthouse Square, Harrison. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program event. (501) 324-9880. FREE WALNUT RIDGE ARMY FLYING SCHOOL MUSEUM 70 South Beacon Road, Walnut Ridge. 14th annual Air Field Reunion with tours, movies, memorial service, Friday-Saturday. (800) 584-5575. WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE 1 Rockefeller Drive, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Making Nutritious Delicious: Rice, Grains & Beans, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, $35. (501) 727-5435.

Theater

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BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE RED OCTOPUS 8 p.m. today-Saturday. The Public Theatre, 616 Center St. Red Octopus production. Tickets: $10 adults, $8 students and senior citizens. (501) 291-3896. IMPROVLITTLEROCK WORKSHOPS 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays through April 25, Public Theatre, 616 Center St. Cost: per session $20, eight-session series, $120 in advance. josh@improvlittlerock.com or (501) 350-6340. NEXT FALL through April 21, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $16, ages 65 and older and students $12. (501) 374-3761. THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR through April 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, $23; show only $25, children 15 and under $15. murrysdinnerplayhouse.com or (501) 562-3131.

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COUNTRY CLUB 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-April 21, 2 p.m. April 21, Cabe Theatre, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. (501) 450-1343. FREE ED ASNER AS FDR 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana. Tickets: $26-$42. (903) 792-4992. THE FALL OF THE HOUSE Friday-May 6, Studio Theatre, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. TheatreSquared production. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $22-$28. (479) 443-5600. GOLDILOCKS & LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD 2 p.m. Saturday, Grand Prairie Center, 2807 U.S. 165 S., Stuttgart. Tickets: $13, children $9. (870) 673-4201. IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY through May 5, Imperial Dinner Theatre, 1401 Arkansas 304, Pocahontas. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Showtime one hour later. Tickets: dinner and show $24.95, students $21.95; show only $15, students $12. (870) 892-0030. NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and April 19-21, 2 p.m. Sunday and April 22, Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Tickets: dinner $45; show only $16, children $10. (479) 631-8988. OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Wednesday-April 21, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Fort Smith Little Theatre, 401 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $10. Gala opening, 8 p.m. today, $25. (479) 783-2966. THE TAMING OF THE SHREW 7:30 p.m. today-Friday, Wednesday, April 19-20, Bridges/Larson Theatre, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Tickets: $10. (501) 450-3265.

Auditions

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GOD OF CARNAGE 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Production: June 1-10. (479) 631-8988. HOW TO CARRY A. NATION 6-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Craighead County Public Library, 315 W. Oak St., Jonesboro. Film project auditions. theufos.com/moviepage. htm or (870) 275-7196.

Clubs

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THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Mayday by Midnight, today, free. Mockingbird Hillbilly Band, Friday, $7. R.V.S., Saturday, $7. Clifford Hawkins Quartet, Monday. Vieux Carre Jazz Brunch with Ted Ludwig and Joe Cripps, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Jazz @ The Afterthought, Mondays, free unless otherwise indicated. Carl Mouton, Tuesdays, free. 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. CAJUN’S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Handmade Moments, Sol Def, today. Richie Johnson, Down 2 Five, Friday. Lyle Dudley, Earl & Them, 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.

DOWNTOWN MUSIC HALL AND RECORDS 215 W. Capitol Ave. A Plea for Purging, 7 p.m. Wednesday, $10. (501) 376-1819.

THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Decadance with Michael “5000” Watts, 9 p.m. Saturday; $10, under 21 $15. Cursive, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Conduits, 8 p.m. Monday; advance $12, day of show $14. Latin Night, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; $5, under 21 $7. Missing Cats, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday; advance $12, day of show $15. (501) 823-0090.

STICKYZ ROCK ’N’ ROLL CHICKEN SHACK 107 S. Commerce St. Mountain Sprout, 9 p.m. Saturday, $7. Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, 9 p.m. Tuesday, $6. Touch: Grateful Dead Tribute, 8 p.m. Mondays, $5. (501) 372-7707. VINO’S Seventh and Chester streets. Brugh Foster, 4 p.m. Sunday, free. No Direction Tour, 7 p.m. Wednesday, $10. (501) 375-8466.

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MAXINE’S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. The Changing Colors, Joe Johnson, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, free. New Music Tuesdays, free. Paul Sammons, Wednesdays, free. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays, free. maxineslive.com or (501) 321-0909.

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