Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. Music, art, food. (501) 993-1234.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. National Drawing Invitational: Outside the Lines, Friday-Oct. 5. Susan Paulsen: Wilmot Exhibition, through Sept. 28. 56th annual Delta Exhibition, through Sept. 28. "Inspiration to Illumination: Recent Work by Museum School Photography Instructors," through Oct. 26. 53rd Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition, through July 27. "Foundation Collection," "Masterworks" and "Paul Signac," continuing. 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. arkansasartscenter.org or (501) 372-4000.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Arkansas Homemakers: Home Demonstration and Extension Clubs," through Sept. 27. "Drawn In: New Art From the World War II Camps at Rohwer and Jerome," through Aug. 23. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. Chihulyexhibit, through Jan. 5. 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 6-17, $3; active military and children under 6, free. (501) 374-4242.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "What's Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999," continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $10; military, 5-18 or 60 and older $8; under 5 free. (501) 916-9022.
ESTHER DEWITT NIXON LIBRARY 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. "Prehistory of the Jacksonville Area," continuing. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. (501) 457-5038.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. Summer show, with new works by Ed Rice, Glennray Tutor, Sheila Cotton, Kendall Stallings, Joseph Piccillo, William Dunlap, Robyn Horn, Guy Bell, Sammy Peters, Donald Roller Wilson, through Aug. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "So What! It's the Least I Can Do," new paintings by Ray Wittenberg, through Sept. 7. Knife Gallery, "We Walk in Two Worlds: The Caddo, Osage and Quapaw in Arkansas," Arkansas Made Gallery, 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 over $1.50, children 17 and under $1. (501) 324-9351.
L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. "The Wild Ones," through July 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. Vintage Military Vehicle Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 26. "First Call: American Posters of World War I," through Nov. 30. "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. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (501) 376-4602.
MUGS CAFE 515 Main St., North Little Rock. Works by Quapaw Quarter Figure Drawing Group through Aug. 12. Reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. (501) 442-7778 or (501) 379-9101.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Cyberchase," 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, including screening of the PBS Kids' The Cyberchase Movie, free with paid admission, and free ice cream. Girls in S.T.E.M., 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 4-8; deadline Friday. "Mystery of the Mayan Medallion," through Sept. 12. Regular hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $10, children 1-12 $8. museumofdiscovery.org or (501) 396-7050.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. "Different Spokes," through February 2016. "Lights! Camera! Arkansas!" a celebration of Arkansas' role in Hollywood, through March 1, 2015. Permanent exhibits: "Arkansas' First Ladies' Gowns"; 1836 House of Representatives Chamber; "Pillars of Power," history of the Old State House; "On the Stump: Arkansas Politics, 1819-1919"; "First Families of Arkansas"; "As Long as Life Shall Last: The Legacy of Arkansas Women." Little Beginnings toddler program, 10:30 a.m. third Wednesday of the month. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 324-9685.
RIVER CITY COFFEE 2913 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock. "Folded, Unfolded, & Unfolding -- Cut & Paste Collage," works by Michael Church, through July. Reception 6-9 p.m. Friday . (501) 661-1496.
ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Mississippi St. "Icons in Transformation," works by Ludmila Pawlowska, through Aug. 17. (501) 225-4203.
SEQUOYAH NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 5820 Asher Ave. Dr. J.W. Wiggins Native American Art Gallery: "Buffaloes, Buffaloes & More Buffaloes," through Aug. 15. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8336.
THE SHOWROOM 2313 Cantrell Road. "Springing Forward," works by Jim Tindall, Lori Weeks and Sandra Hamilton, continuing. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 372-7373.
STEPHANO'S FINE ART GALLERY 1813 N. Grant St. Works by Ken Davis, Donal Gialanella. Works by various artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. (501) 563-4218.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "Subtractive Sculpture: Marble, Alabaster & Limestone," through Aug. 1. Gallery II: thesis exhibition of ceramic artist Julia Baugh, through Monday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. "Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow: Living With the Atomic Bomb," through Aug. 11. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 758-1720.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "The Sum of Many Parts: Quiltmakers in Contemporary America," through Aug. 16. Ficklesticks Fabric Jewels by Diana Taylor, 5-8 p.m. Friday. (501) 687-1061.
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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME Vada Sheid Community Development Center, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Works by Bonnie Heenan, through Aug. 4. (870) 508-6280.
THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Paintings along with miniature vignettes of flora and fauna, sponsored by Hoe and Hope Garden Club, through July 31. "I Come From Women Who Could Fly," new work from Delita Martin, through Aug. 28. Pine Bluff High School annual exhibition, through Aug. 8. "Shaping Our World," through Aug. 31. "A Deep Sense of Place: The Arkansas Delta," through Oct. 1. "Expressions From the Permanent Collection," continuing. Education and art 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.
CALICO ROCK MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 104 Main St., Calico Rock. "The Jot 'Em Down Store" and "One-Room School," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 297-4129.
CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM 930 Clinton Drive, Fayetteville. "Clinton Meets Kennedy," continuing. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission $8. (479) 444-0066.
CONWAY ARTWALK 5-8 p.m. third Thursday of the month, downtown Conway. (501) 329-8249.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville."Selections From Global Citizen: The Architecture of Moshe Safdie," through Sept. 1. "American Encounters: Anglo-American Portraiture in an Age of Revolution," through Sept. 15. 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.
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. "Faces, Places, and Spaces," pastels by Beatrice McEwen, through July 30. Reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday or by appointment for group tours. (870) 633-4480.
FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by Doris Sexson, through July 31. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-6476.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Imprinting the West: Manifest Destiny, Real and Imagined," through Aug. 10. "Ready to Rodeo," through Sept. 1. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 783-7841.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. 66th annual River Valley Invitational, through Sept. 14. "Carol Dickie: An Artist's Journey," through Aug. 10; cost: members free, nonmembers $5. Art camp for ages 4-13, Tuesday-July 25; $10 per hour session. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; live models and studio space provided, take materials. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 784-2787.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. "Mystic Creatures: Topiary Art Meets Imagination," 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through Aug. 31; members free, nonmembers $10, ages 55 and older $9, ages 6-12 $5, under 5 free. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. garvangardens.org or (800) 366-4664.
HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. "Into the Wild," "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.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Summer Show," works by Donnie Copeland, Dolores Justus, Rebecca Thompson and Emily Wood, through July 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. "Amazon Voyage: Vicious Fishes and Other Riches," through Aug. 10. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $9; 65 and older and children 3-12, $7. (501) 767-3461.
NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Our Towne Conference and Visitors Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by 32 artists, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2740.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Summer story time for children ages 4-8, 10 a.m. Fridays through July 25. "Up in the Air," through Sept. 1. "Hog Wild: Our Area's Love Affair With the Pig," through Aug. 9. "Benton County Crime Stories," through 2014. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Art with Ashley for teens: photography, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Education Annex, 120 W. Poplar St., $10. rogersarkansas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154.
SEARCY ART GALLERY 300 E. Race Ave., Searcy. "Art Spirit Journey," Charlotte Bailey Rierson, through July 25. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 279-1094.
SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY 112B Main St., Hardy. Works by members of the Spring River Artists Guild. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (870) 856-2507.
STORY GALLERY 1201 N.E. McCollum Drive, Bentonville. Gallery opening and show: Connecting the Dogs, Heidi Carlsen-Rogers, 6-9 p.m. Friday. (479) 464-7223.
WATERCOLOR FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP 1:30-4:30 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. Thursdays through July 24, 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Suite 1, Conway. With Sheila Parsons. (501) 205-1922.
Dance
Central Arkansas
AMERICAN LEGION POST 1 DANCES 315 E. Capitol Ave. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Band music, 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $7. (501) 372-2608.
ARKANSAS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY every Monday, Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Beginners class, 7-8 p.m. Intermediate and advanced class, 8-9 p.m. No partner or experience required. Cost: $5 per night. (501) 821-4746.
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) 221-7568. Little Rock Bop Club, 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday; beginning swing-dance lessons (free with admission), 7-8 p.m.; members $4, guests $7; littlerockbopclub.com or (501) 350-4712. Square Dance, 2-4 p.m. every Thursday, $4. (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.
LET'S DANCE STUDIO Tanglewood Center, 7509 Cantrell Road. Ballroom dance, 7-10 p.m. second Saturday of the month, $12, first visit $5. Latin and swing dance, lesson 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. third and fifth Fridays, $13. Group classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $10. (501) 663-7724.
PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS 6200 Aerie St. Line dancing 6 p.m.; Warren Crow and the Classics 7 p.m. Saturdays, $6. (501) 837-6766 or (501) 944-7194.
STUDIO ONE DANCE Indian Hills Shopping Center, 6929 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Free dance party for National Dance Day, noon-1 p.m. July 26. Includes free dance lesson. (501) 833-6000.
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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.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. First Saturday $7.50, second Saturday $10. (501) 915-8111.
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.
WARD COUNTRY DANCE Hickory Street and Arkansas 319, off U.S. 67/167, Ward. Ward Country Playboys, 7 p.m. Fridays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.
Film
Central Arkansas
BEAT CLUB 4/21/72 7:30 p.m. today, Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Tickets: $12.50. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.
GLENN BECK'S WE WILL NOT CONFORM 7 p.m. Tuesday, Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Tickets: $18. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.
MOVIES IN THE PARK sunset each Wednesday through July 30, First Security Amphitheater. Blankets and lawn chairs, pets and picnics welcome. Friday Night Lights, Wednesday. (501) 375-2552.
SPLICE MICROCINEMA Few, Sixth and Center streets (above Lulav and EJ's). 8 p.m. Wednesdays. July 30: His Girl Friday; Aug. 13: Peter Watkins Double Feature -- The War Game and Culloden; Aug. 27: The Third Man; Sept. 10: Ugetsu Monogatari; Sept. 24: M; Oct. 8: The Earrings of Madame de .... $5 donation. Email splice@splicemicrocinema.org.
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BEAT CLUB 4/21/72 7:30 p.m. today, Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies. Tickets: $11.50, students and ages 65 and older $10.50, children $9.50. (501) 776-2282.
GLENN BECK'S WE WILL NOT CONFORM 7 p.m. Tuesday,Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. Tickets: $19, students and ages 65 and older $17, children $15. (501) 776-2282.
MOVIES ON THE RIVER Fridays through July, Riverwalk Amphitheater, Camden. The Lego Movie, Friday. (870) 837-5500.
SUMMER MOVIE SERIES sunset Saturdays through Aug. 16, Bill Baker Amphitheatre, North Arkansas College south campus, Harrison. Outdoor screenings. (870) 391-3242.
Letters
Central Arkansas
FOCAL USED BOOK SALE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 25-26, 1-4 p.m. July 27, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Friends of Central Arkansas Libraries sale. (501) 918-3095.
Music
Central Arkansas
AMASA HINES 7 p.m. today, Arkansas Educational Television Network studios, 350 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway, Little Rock soul/Afro-beat/blues band taping for episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row. Arrive by 6:30. aetn.org.
ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.
ARKANSAS SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES 8 p.m. July 26, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Dave Rosen Big Band. Tickets: $10. (501) 918-3033.
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.
LOCAL LIVE 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Jeff Coleman & The Feeders, Wednesday. (501) 244-9660.
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION 2:30-5 p.m. first and third Sundays of the month, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. (501) 246-4340.
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5K TWILIGHT RUN 7 p.m. Saturday, Murray Park. Fundraiser for Arkansas Foundation for Skin Cancer. Run across Big Dam Bridge, skin cancer screenings. Registration: advance $25, day of race $30. Packet pickup, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Rock City Running, 10300 N. Rodney Parham Road. (501) 231-3730.
CLARK FAMILY TRIO 7 p.m. Saturday, Front Porch Stage, courthouse lawn, Mount Ida. (501) 313-8780.
FREEDOM EXPLOSION 6 p.m. July 26, White County Central School Auditorium, 3259 Arkansas 157, Judsonia. The Freemans, The Sneed Family, Landon Villines. (501) 388-5857.
HOT SPRINGS CONCERT BAND 6:30 p.m. Monday, Whittington Avenue Federal Park, Hot Springs. "All Through the Year" concert. hotspringsband.org.
MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES Timberwood Amphitheater, Magic Springs Water and Theme Park, 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Brigit Mendler, 8 p.m. Saturday. Free with park admission. Tickets: $49.99-$54.99; ages 55 and older and children under 48 inches $33.99. (501) 624-0100.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS through Friday, Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony, 16311 U.S. 62, Eureka Springs. Mozart's Cosi fan tutte, Puccini's Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi, Sondheim's Into the Woods. Tickets: $20-$25. opera.org or (479) 253-8595.
SHOWTIME CONCERT SERIES Union Square, downtown El Dorado. Joshua Scott Jones, 7 p.m. July 26. Showdown at Sunset performance, 6 p.m. (870) 862-4747.
WAL-MART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Steely Dan, 7:30 p.m. July 24, $30-$100. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
CENTRAL ARKANSAS COIN CLUB 6 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Parkway Place Baptist Church, 303 Parkway Place. Buying, selling, swapping, appraisals, auctions, programs. (501) 351-3114.
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.
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 327-9222.
GENEALOGY CONFERENCE 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Meet and greet, 4-6 p.m. Friday, Arkansas Studies Institute, 401 President Clinton Ave. (501) 918-3033.
JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 25, 9 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. (501) 982-4171.
LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25. Farmers "night market" 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 26, with musicians and street performers. (501) 375-2552.
LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Zoofari day camps, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Wednesday in July, ages 5-12; members $85, nonmembers $100. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $10; ages 60 and older and children 1-12, $8. (501) 666-2406.
PROSTATE HEALTH FAIR 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Road. Screenings and education. (800) 338-1383.
WYE MOUNTAIN FLOWERS & BERRIES 7 a.m.-noon Monday-Saturday through July, 20309 Arkansas 113, Roland. Blackberries and blueberries: $20 per gallon. Raspberries: $8 per quart. (501) 330-1906.
YOUTH HOME'S CASINO NIGHT AND TEXAS HOLD 'EM TOURNAMENT 4 p.m. Saturday, Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham, Suite 104. Cost: $10-$50. (501) 821-5500.
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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-NEWPORT Marked Tree Campus. STEM Camp for grades 7-8, 8-11:30 a.m. Monday-July 25. Cost: $75, each additional child $25. (870) 512-7844.
BASTILLE 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Pine Bluff Community Theatre, 207 W. Second Ave., Pine Bluff. Mentalist and hypnotist. Tickets: $35-$40. (870) 535-2646.
CEMETERY MAPPING WORKSHOP 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oak Grove Cemetery near Winchester in Drew County. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Special Projects Historian Holly Hope and Jodi Barnes and Jessica Howe of the Arkansas Archeological Survey cover how to accurately map a cemetery's historical resources, cemetery iconography, listing cemeteries on the National Register of Historic Places and potential funding sources. Limit: 20 participants. (870) 460-1290.
FELSENTHAL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 5531 U.S. 82 W., Crossett. "Northern Bobwhite Quail at Felsenthal NWR: A Preview of the Research," Jacob Doggett, 6:30 p.m. today. (870) 364-3167.
FLOWER GARDEN AND NATURE SOCIETY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Northwest Technical Institute Student Center, 709 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale. Speaker: Dolores Stamps, "Daylilies." (479) 361-2198 or (479) 466-7265.
FULTON COUNTY FAIR, July 28-Aug. 2, Fulton County Fairgrounds, Civic Center Road (U.S. 62 West), Salem. Free admission until 4 p.m., thereafter $6, $4 children 6-12, free children under 6. (870) 895-5565.
HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK U.S. 278, Washington. Summer Break Days for Kids "History Alive Day Camp," for grades 4-8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 30-Aug. 1, $30 per day, $75 three days. (870) 983-2660.
HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Friends of Hobbs Speaker Series: Dayton Steelman, "Insects that Suck": ticks, 1 p.m. Saturday; chiggers 2 p.m.; mosquitoes 3 p.m. Still on the Hill performance, 2 p.m. July 26. (479) 789-5000.
JACKSONPORT STATE PARK 205 Avenue St., Newport. "House of Light," Hugo and Gayne Preller, through Aug. 15. (870) 523-2143.
JOHNSON COUNTY PEACH FESTIVAL July 24-26, Clarksville. Children's activities, games, contests, music, 4-mile run/walk. (479) 754-9152.
LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Nature Discovery Youth Camp for ages 12-15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 29-31, $65, deadline July 25. (479) 967-5516.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Trade Days, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; booths $10. Exhibits of past agricultural equipment, continuing. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $4, children 6-12 $3, plus tax. (501) 961-1409.
PUTTING ON THE RIDGES GOLF TOURNAMENT 10 a.m. Saturday, The Ridges at Village Creek State Park, 4144 Arkansas 284, Wynne. Registration, 9:30 a.m. Two-person scramble; fee: per team $150. (870) 238-9669.
SIDEWALK SUNDAYS The Wal-Mart Museum, 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. Trike Theatre, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 273-1329.
WALKS THROUGH HISTORY 11 a.m. Saturday, McCrory Commercial Historic District. Meet at Raney Park, Second and Jackson streets. (501) 324-9880.
Theater
Central Arkansas
ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID through Saturday, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. throughSaturday, 11 a.m. Sunday matinee, 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Show times: 7:45 p.m. through Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Sunday matinee, 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Starting July 22: Oklahoma! Tickets: $31-$35, children 15 and under $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 7 p.m. Tuesday-July 24 and 27, 8 p.m. July 25, 2 and 8 p.m. July 26, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: orchestra $30, table $50. (501) 353-1571.
JUST SHUT UP & DRIVE 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Aug. 30, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Cabaret-style theater with The Main Thing. Tickets: $20. (501) 372-0205.
NEXT TO NORMAL through July 27, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $16-$20. (501) 374-3761.
RENT through July 27, The Studio Theatre, 328 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Community Theatre of Little Rock. Admission: $18, military and students or age 65 and older $16, children age 4-9 $8. (501) 410-2283.
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ALADDIN 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Central Arkansas Performing Arts Academy Playhouse Children's Theater, 2061 W. Main St., Cabot. Tickets: $8 and $10. (501) 442-8447.
FAME JR. 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Tickets: $20-$24, students $5. (870) 536-3375.
THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. 7 p.m. July 26, Ozark Heritage Arts Center, 410 Oak St., Leslie. Tickets: $10, children 12 and under $5. (501) 941-4828.
MRS. MANNERLY 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 25-26, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and July 27, The Lantern Theatre, 1021 Van Ronkle St., Conway. Tickets: $12. (501) 450-6247.
SOUTH PACIFIC through Sunday, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12, age 65 and older $10, student $5. theroyalplayers.com or (501) 315-5483.
SUPER SUMMER SATURDAYS 10 a.m. Saturdays in July, The Lantern Theatre, 1021 Van Ronkle St., Conway. Interactive performances for children. Admission: children under 12 $5, adults free with child. No reservations. (479) 601-5562.
THEATER TECH SCHOOL Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Strike, 4-6 p.m. Sunday. (870) 536-3375.
THE THREE BULLY GOATS GRIFF 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. July 30-31, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1, Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Tickets: $5. (870) 972-2781.
XANADU July 25-27, July 31-Aug. 3 and Aug. 7-10, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Curtain: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Dinner 90 minutes before curtain. Tickets: dinner $48, balcony $17. (479) 631-8988.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 7-10 p.m. Sunday, Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St., Little Rock. Casting the roles of Audrey, Urchins and Orin only. Prepare 16 bars of a song and take sheet music for the accompanist, plus cold readings from the script. Performance dates Sept. 11-27. (501) 613-1318.
A SERIES OF ONE ACTS Community Theatre of Little Rock, 2 p.m. Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St., Little Rock. Cold readings from the scripts for 30 Minutes to Charlie by Nick Zagone, Pvt. Wars by James McLure, Ways and Means by Noel Coward and The Actor's Nightmare by Christopher Durang. Performance dates Aug. 22-24. ctlr-act.org or (501) 410-2283 (ACT3).
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 7 p.m. July 28-29, Rogers Little Theater, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Closed auditions involve singing music from the show, readings from the script and dance. Audition packet available at rogerslittletheater.org. Performances will be Sept. 12-14, 18-21 and 25-28. (479) 631-8988.
SEEKING DIRECTORS The Lantern Theatre and Conway Community Arts Association. Submit resume by Monday. Interviews after 6 p.m. Aug. 4. conwaylanterntheatre@gmail.com or (501) 450-6247.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Karaoke with Larry the TableGuy, Thursdays. Jazz @ The Afterthought, Mondays, $5; Carl Mouton, Tuesdays. Open Mike Acoustic Showcase, Wednesdays. Shows at 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196.
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Happy hour bands start at 5 or 5:30 p.m., headline bands at 9. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.
THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Walter Henderson, 8:30 p.m. today. Cover: $7. (501) 372-0210.
JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. Indie Music Night, 10 p.m. Saturday, $10. Castle, 8 p.m. Monday , $8. Machine Head with Anti-Mortem, 9 p.m. Wednesday; advance $18, day of show $20. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Open Mike Night, 7 p.m. Wednesday; sign up at 6. Ladies Night, first Thursday of the month, free for women. Through Saturday: Alex "Spigger" Ortiz. Wednesday-July 27: Tracy Smith. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $7 (Thursday "2 Buck Chuckle," $2 with reservations), Friday-Saturday $10. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.
THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. A Very Feary Brony Burlesque, Flameing Daeth Fearies, The Machete With Love, 9 p.m. today, $10. Zodiac: Cancer Edition with Raydar & Shaolin, Lawler, Platinumb, Ewell, Andy Sadler, 8 p.m. Friday, $10. Surrender the Fall, Artifas, 8 p.m. Sunday; advance $8, day of show $10. Sean Michel, Listener, '68, 8:30 p.m. Monday, $10. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Stephen Neeper & The Wild Hearts, Hibbity Dibbity, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. What Made Milwaukee Famous, A. Sinclair and American Lions, 9 p.m. Saturday, $6. Pujol, 8 p.m. Monday; advance $8, day of show $10. Tales From the South with The Salty Dogs and Mark Simpson, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, $10. (501) 372-7707.
VINO'S Seventh and Chester streets. Devourment, Abandon the Artifice, Splattered in Traffic, Slamphetammine, 8 p.m. Friday, $10. Cons of Format, Oh Jeremiah, 9 p.m. Saturday, $7. Divorce Horse, The Gunshy, Crooked Roots, 8 p.m. Sunday, $6. (501) 375-8466.
WHITE WATER TAVERN Seventh and Thayer streets. Run River North, Friday. (501) 375-8400.
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MAXINE'S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. New Music Tuesdays, free. Poetry and karaoke, Wednesdays, free. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays, free. maxineslive.com or (501) 321-0909.
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