Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. 53rd Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition, through July 27. “In-Citeful Clay,” through June 29. “The Crossroads of Memory: Carroll Cloar and the American South,” through June 1. “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.
ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS Spring Members’ Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through May 31, Cox Creative Center, 120 River Market Ave. Monthly meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock; demonstration by Endia Bumgarner. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 779-1475.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. New works by Marsha Hinson, Marie Weaver, Diana Shearon, Louise Harris and Ann Presley. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. “Drawn In: New Art From the WWII Camps at Rohwer and Jerome,” through Aug. 23; “Detachment: An Exhibition of Robert Reep,” through June 28. “Southern Voices,” textile works by the Studio Art Quilt Association, through Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. “Painting Arkansas-Finale,” by John Wooldridge, through June 21. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission this weekend: $5 Friday-Monday, regular 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. “The Milliner’s Art,” vintage hats from the collections of Anita Davis and Catherine Nugent, through June 8. “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.
GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. Recent works by the Arkansas Society of Printmakers, through July 12. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GALLERY 360 900 S. Rodney Parham Road. “Turnings: The Art and Function of Turned Wood,” through May 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 993-0012.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. “Southern Women Artists,” through June 14. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. “Words and Pictures: Illustrated Works by Kadir Nelson,” through June 7. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, by appointment Sunday. (501) 372-6822.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. Presentation and book lecture: Charles Witsell and Gordon Wittenberg, Architects of Little Rock, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; reception and book signing at 6:15. “Co-Opt: Taimur Cleary, Jennifer Perren and Mesilla Smith,” through July 6. “Patterns From the Ozarks: Contemporary Ceramics, Quilts and Folk Art Painting,” through June 8. “A Sure Defense: The Bowie Knife in America,” through June 22. “Heeding the Call: The Firefighter Collection of Johnny Reep,” through June 8. 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. “Backyard Birds, through May 31. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5813 Kavanaugh Blvd. “The Art of Spring,” featuring the work of Lisa Rowland, through May 31. Exhibit of 26 local artists, continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. Combat Paper Project Workshop with Drew Cameron, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, noon-4 p.m Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. “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. “Strangers Now and Then,” works by Robert Bean, through June 17. (501) 442-7778.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Hours this weekend: closed Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday. Regular hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission this weekend: $5 Saturday-Monday, regular 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.
PARK PLAZA MALL 6000 Markham St. “American Presidents: Life Portraits,” through July 6. Presidential oil portraits by artist Chas Fagan. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 664-4956.
RIVER CITY COFFEE 2913 Kavana ugh Blvd. Works by Byron Taylor, through June 15. (501) 661-1496.
ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Mississippi St. “Icons in Transformation,” works by Ludmila Pawlowska, through Aug. 17. (501) 225-4203.
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 actor/ sculptor Tony Dow and painter Stephano Sutherlin, through June 1. Tail Waggin’ and Tail Gatin’ for Kathy’s Cause, 2-5 p.m. June 1; music, silent auction, barbecue, wine pull; benefits Out of the Woods Animal Rescue. Works by various artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 563-4218.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery I: recent work by Laura Raborn and Sandra Sell, through June 26. Gallery II: “Revision, Missing, Listen, Light, Fly,” drawings by David Bailin, through May 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. American Stories: “A Piece of My Mind,” through June 8. (501) 758-1720.
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ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL Donald W. Reynolds Library, 300 Library Hill, Mountain View. Sustainability Weekend, May 30-June 1, with classes, artisan lunches, and a farm-to-table candlelight dinner; class fees vary. Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 269-8397.
ARKANSAS RAILROAD MUSEUM 1700 Port Road, Pine Bluff. “Preserving Food Along the Railroad,” 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through May 31. (870) 535-8819.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME Vada Sheid Community Development Center, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Graphic Design Show, through June 11. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (870) 508-6196.
THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. “I Come from Women Who Could Fly,” new work from Delita Martin, May 29-Aug. 28; reception, 5-7 p.m. May 29. 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.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. “American Encounters: Anglo-American Portraiture in an Age of Revolution,” through Sept. 15. “The William S. Paley Collection: A Taste for Modernism,” through July 7. 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.
EMERGENT ARTS 341 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs. “Tohoku: Through the Eyes of Japanese Photographers,” through May 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. (501) 655-0836 or artchurch.org.
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.
FINE ARTS CENTER OF HOT SPRINGS 626 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Call for artists for 2014 Regional Art Competition. Ages 16 or older and native to or living in Arkansas. All mediums accepted. Deadline June 6; will show July 4-Aug. 9. (501) 545-0534.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. “Ready to Rodeo,” through Sept. 1. “Building a Region: A Century of Local Architecture,” through May 31. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 783-7841.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. “Carol Dickie: An Artist’s Journey,” through Aug. 10; cost: members free, nonmembers $5. “Coin,” an installation by Dayton Castleman, through Sunday. 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.
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. Works by Tony Saladino and Taimur Cleary, through May 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. 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.
OLD INDEPENDENCE REGIONAL MUSEUM 380 S. Ninth St., Batesville. “Hugo and Gayne Preller’s House of Light,” through May 31. “Making a Living,” continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $3, over age 65 or under age 12 $1. (870) 793-2121.
THE RITZ CIVIC CENTER 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. “Small Works on Paper,” through May 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 762-1744.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. “Regional Foodways,” through May 31. “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. rogersarkansas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154.
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.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. “Translating Earth, Transforming Sea,” through June 21. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. (479) 443-5600.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Compagnia TPO’s Bleu!, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $6. (479) 443-5600.
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
ARKANSAS LIVING TREASURE FILMS 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Documentary short films about the recipients of the Arkansas Living Treasure Award. Reception 5:30. (501) 324-9351.
THE GRANDMASTER 7 p.m. May 30, Ron Robinson Theater, One Count Pulaski Way. Tickets: $5. (501) 320-5715.
Letters
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSELLERS 11500 Financial Centre Parkway. Book signing: Webb Hubbell, When Men Betray, 7-9 p.m. today. (501) 954-7646.
FICTION WRITERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon fourth Saturday of every month, Dining Room 3, 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. WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. A Conversation with Webb Hubbell: Discussion of When Men Betray, 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 758-1720.
Music
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
ESTHER RADA 8 p.m. June 3, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Ethiopian-Israeli soul singer. Tickets: $15. (501) 244-9660.
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.
LEGENDS OF ARKANSAS MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL noon-11 p.m. May 31, Riverfront Park and First Security Amphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave. All-Arkansas music and arts, crafts, and food vendors. (870) 540-9867.
LOCAL LIVE 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, South on Main, 1304 Main St. That Arkansas Weather, Wednesday. (501) 244-9660.
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DEDRIC JONES AND CHOSEN PRAISE 7 p.m. May 30, Family Church, 2500 Arkansas 104, White Hall. Living Live CD release concert. (870) 850-6818.
GRAND PRAIRIE CENTER 2807 U.S. 165 S., Stuttgart. Rockabilly Reunion, 6 p.m. May 31, with Ace Cannon, Stan Perkins and Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers. Tickets: $15-$20. (870) 673-4201.
LEVON HELM TRIBUTE CONCERT 7 p.m. May 31, The Forum, 115 E. Monroe Ave., Jonesboro. Tickets: $8. (870) 935-2726.
SIDEWALK PROPHETS AND RESTORED IN CONCERT 7:30 p.m. May 30, B.C. Lloyd Building, 1108 U.S. 49, Paragould. Tickets: $20. (870) 240-0569.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Time for Three with the Artosphere Festival Orchestra, 8 p.m. May 31. Tickets: $10-$25. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
BRING BACK OUR GIRLS SOLIDARITY RALLY 11 a.m. May 31, state Capitol. Rally for kidnapped Nigerian girls. (501) 838-3716 or (501) 266-1019.
CALS CON 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 31, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 Rock St. Panels, workshops, contests based on popular fandoms; board and video game tournaments. (501) 918-3000.
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Brian Brown will speak on the Battle of Shiloh. (501) 327-9222.
CURTAIN CALL FOR A CAUSE 6 p.m. May 29, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Benefit for Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled; cocktail reception, dinner and show. Tickets: $100. (501) 666-0246.
JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 25, 9 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. (501) 982-4171.
LEGACIES AND LUNCH noon-1 p.m. June 4, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 Rock St. Charles Witsell and Gordon Wittenberg, co-authors of Architects of Little Rock: 1833-1950. Take sack lunch, drinks provided. (501) 918-3033.
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 FASHION WEEK MODEL SEARCH 3-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, La Quinta Inn and Suites, 617 S. Broadway. (501) 240-7004.
LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. 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.
PINNACLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road. Spring kayak fl oat, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; advance payment and registration required, $40. Canoe fl oat, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday; advance payment and registration required, $40. Hikes, nature programs, games. (501) 868-5806.
RIVERFEST Friday-Sunday, River Market District, downtown. Tickets: advance three-day admission $20, at the gate $40, age 10 and younger free. (501) 255-3378.
RUN OR DYE 5K 9 a.m. May 31, State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard St. Multiple dye stations; custom color showers. Registration: $47, team of 4 or more $42 per person. info@runordye.com or (312) 670-8951.
SCHOOL’S OUT CELEBRATION 6-9 p.m. Friday, Splash Zone, 201 Martin St., Jacksonville. Admission: $5. Concessions available. (501) 982-4171.
SCIENCE CAFE 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Afterthought Bistro and Bar, 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. “Glowing in the Dark: Radiation and You.” (501) 686-8998 or (501) 686-8995.
SENIORNET COMPUTER CLASSES June 2-26, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. Fundamentals for Beginners: Win 7, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays and Wednesdays; Digital Photography Utilizing Picasa, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Course fee: $45, manual $15. (501) 603-1262.
S.T.O.P. FUNDRAISER PARTY AND DANCE 6-11 p.m. May 30, AEDD Center, 105 Roosevelt Road. Students That Offi cially Patrol fundraiser for summer tutorial and creative arts program. Concessions available. Admission: $10 donation. (501) 374-5393.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. “The Jennifer Schuett Case Study,” 6 p.m. May 29. (501) 683-5239.
WEDNESDAYS OUT WEST 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays in May, Pleasant Ridge Town Center, 11525 Cantrell Road. Music, silent auction, cash bar. Proceeds benefit ALS Association of Arkansas. (501) 661-1037.
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AARP DINNER 6 p.m. Monday, Cabot Senior Center, 600 N. Grant St., Cabot. Potluck dinner and presentation by Jean Davenport. (501) 492-1456.
BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER PARTNERS PRESENTS 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Buffalo Point, 2229 Arkansas 268 E., Yellville. Furniture caning demonstration by Linda Glass. (870) 704-9114.
CHAMPIONSHIP BULL RIDING 8 p.m. May 31, Fulton County Fairgrounds Arena, Salem. Kids calf scramble and mutton busting at 7:30. Admission: $12, ages 6-12 $5, age 6 and younger free. (870) 895-5565.
CROWLEY’S RIDGE STATE PARK Arkansas 168, Paragould. Fishing on the Ridge Derby, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday; ages 15 and younger; poles, tackle and bait not provided. (870) 573-6751.
DINOSAUR FESTIVAL Friday-Saturday, Nashville City Park, 1301 W. Johnson St., Nashville. Vendors, music, children’s baseball and softball tournaments, craft area. Making Trax 5K Glow Run, 9 p.m. Friday; registration fee: advance $25, age 12 and younger $15; day of event $30, age 12 and younger $20. (870) 845-7405.
FILL A BOWL 5K 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Calico Rock High School, One Pirate Place, Calico Rock. Registration: 5K run/walk $30, spirit runner $30, one-mile fun run $20. (870) 297-6100.
FULTON COUNTY HOMECOMING FESTIVAL Saturday, Courthouse Square, Salem. Bank of Salem Mark Thomas Memorial Apple Pie 5K Run, 8 a.m.; registration 6:45-7:30 a.m. (870) 895-6226. Parade 1 p.m. (870) 895-2491.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NATIONAL PARKS 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boone County Library, 221 W. Stephenson Ave., Harrison. Central High School and William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home. (870) 704-9114.
GOLF TOURNAMENT noon June 1, Glenwood Country Club, 584 U.S. 70, Glenwood. Sponsored by Piney Grove United Methodist Church. Four-person scramble. Registration fee: $50; includes cart and burger buffet. (501) 767-4765.
GOOD OLD DAYS FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Montgomery County Courthouse Square, Mount Ida. Car show with pre-1949 vehicles to 2014 models, antique motorcycles. Registration: $20; check-in 8-10 a.m. Admission is free. (870) 867-2311.
HAVANA NIGHTS “PARTY WITH A PURPOSE” 7 p.m. May 31, Fort Smith Riverfront Pavilion, 100 N. B St., Fort Smith. Benefit for Children’s Emergency Shelter, with hand-rolled cigars, rum tasting, Cuban-inspired food, music by Calle Soul, live and silent auction. Tickets: $75. (479) 242-5771.
HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Friends of Hobbs Speaker Series: Denis Dean, “Arkansas Bears,” 2 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 CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 6-9 p.m. May 31, Hill Wheatley Plaza, downtown Hot Springs. Admission: advance $30, at the gate $35. (501) 321-2027.
LAKEPORT PLANTATION 601 Arkansas 142, Lake Village. Lakeport Legacies history talk: Clinton Bagley, “Truths and Reinterpreting the Past: Examples from the Lower Mississippi Valley,” 6 p.m. May 29; refreshments at 5:30. (870) 265-6031.
MEMORIAL DAY MOTORCYCLE PROCESSIONAL 9:45 a.m. Bank of Star City, 7101 Dollarway Road, White Hall. Motorcycles, trikes and scooters proceed to White Hall Museum for Memorial Day ceremony. (870) 247-2522.
MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY RUMMAGE SALE 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 30-31, 127 E. Third St., Russellville. Proceeds benefit the museum. (479) 970-8028.
MUSTANGS ON THE MOUNTAIN SHOW AND SHINE 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Museum of Automobiles, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Entry fee: $20, includes museum admission. (479) 489-5874.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Cooking classes, 10 a.m. Wednesday; cost: $30, includes admission. (870) 269-3851.
REUNION AND CELEBRATION noon-7 p.m. Saturday, downtown Sherrill. Vintage car show, kiddie carnival, food vendors, Gospel Fest. (870) 719-0505.
TASTE OF THE TWIN LAKES 6-9 p.m. June 3, Baxter County Fairgrounds, 1507 Fairgrounds Drive, Mountain Home. Food from Twin Lakes region restaurants, live and silent auctions. Fundraiser for Serenity, providing domestic violence shelter and services. Tickets: $35. (870) 424-7576.
UNITY FEST 3 p.m. May 31, Riverside Park, Batesville. Catfish dinner, entertainment, children’s activities. Tickets: $10. (870) 799-2525.
WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE 1 Rockefeller Drive, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Basic Training: Baking, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays through July 2. Cost: per class $15. Advance registration required. (501) 727-5435.
Theater
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RIPPED AND WRINKLED through May 31, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Show times: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. An original rock musical, presented by The Main Thing. Tickets: $20, reservations recommended. (501) 372-0210.
A SECOND HELPING: THE CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES SEQUEL through June 21, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday matinee, 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Show times: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Sunday matinee, 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Wednesday matinees May 28, June 4 and 11. Tickets: $31-$35, children 15 and under $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.
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BULL IN A CHINA SHOP through June 1, Performing Arts Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch St., Searcy. Dinner theater, 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Dessert theater, 6:30 p.m. today. Brunch matinee, 12:30 p.m. June 1. Tickets: dinner theater $29, ages 55 and older or students $24; show only $15; dessert theater $18; brunch matinee $27, ages 55 and older or students $21. (501) 368-01111.
Auditions
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DERIUS CARTER ALL MALE TALENT SHOW 10 a.m. Saturday, Anderson’s Taekwondo Center, 6404 W. 53rd St. Ages 10-20. Audition fee: $25, time limit two minutes. Performance date Aug. 23. (501) 551-0059.
Clubs
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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. Alex Sumerlin, Mr. Lucky, today. Lance Daniels, Hazy Nation, Friday. Bass & Brown, Shannon Boshears, Saturday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Karen Jr., Wednesday. Happy hour bands start at 5:30 p.m. Friday-Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursday; headline bands at 8:30 or 9 p.m. Friday-Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.
JUANITA’S 614 President Clinton Ave. Indie Music Night, 9 p.m. today, $10. Salsa dancing, 9 p.m. Fridays, $8. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Christine Stedman, through Saturday. Open Mike Night, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Ladies Night, first Thursday of the month, free for women. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $7, Friday-Saturday $10. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.
THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. The Pretty Reckless, Heaven’s Basement, 8:30 p.m. today, $15-$50. Tragikly White Band, 10 p.m. Friday, $7 with Riverfest wristband. Don’t Stop Please, Stiff Necked Fools, 9 p.m. Saturday, $7. The Supersuckers, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; advance $10, day of show $13. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Stephen Neeper & The Wild Hearts, 9:30 p.m. Saturday; with Riverfest wristband $5, without band $10. Andy Frasco, 10 p.m. Sunday; with band $5, without $10. (501) 372-7707.
THIRST N HOWL BAR & GRILL 14710 Cantrell Road. Open-mike blues jam session, 7-11 p.m. each Tuesday. (501) 379-8189.
WT BUBBA’S 500 President Clinton Ave. J.D. Eckert and Dan Wagner, today. Steve Hester and DejaVoodoo, Friday. Just Sayin, Saturday. Karaoke, Sunday. Cover charge: Friday-Sunday $10. (501) 244-2528.
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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.