Events are free unless
otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Delta Exhibition, through Sept. 20. "Inspired by Nature," David Paul Cook, Victoria Harvey, through Oct. 18. "Foundation Collection" and "Masterworks,"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.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Summer works by Holly Tilley, Ann Presley, Ron Almond, Doug Gorrell. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. Works by Louis Watts, through Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-0030.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Arkansas Arts Educators State Youth Art Show," through Aug. 29. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "A Range of Options," Eric Spann, through Sept. 4. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Reflections in Abstraction," Judy and John Honey, through Sept. 30; reception, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 14. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday and Sunday. (501) 375-2342.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Dinosaurs Around the World," through Oct. 18. 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.
COX CREATIVE CENTER 120 River Market Ave. "Light Through the Pines," through Aug. 31; meet the photographers, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 14. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 918-3093.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "Pinafores, Purses & Pigtails," through Sept. 20. "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.
GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. Works by James Hayes, Julie Holt, John Kushmaul, through Sept. 12. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. "Face Front," "For the Beauty of the Earth," Mary Ann Stafford, through Tuesday. "Round Robin," Aug. 14-31; reception and event, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 14. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. "Southern Abstraction," through Sept. 12. 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. "(Everyday) Interpretations: Cindy Arsaga, Joe Morzuch and Adam Posnak," through Sunday. "Suggin Territory: The Marvelous World of Folklorist Josephine Graham," through Nov. 29. "Recent Acquisitions," through Aug. 23. 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.
LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5813 Kavanaugh Blvd. "In Living Color," Emily Cobb, Clarence Cash, Rosemary Parker, through Aug. 15. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "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.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Mindbender Mansion," through Sept. 7. 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. Permanent exhibits: 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.
ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GALLERY 321 Pleasant Valley Drive. Oil and acrylic paintings by Co-Op Art Studio artists including Susie Henley, Dee Schulten, Patty Monoson, Herb Monoson, Maka Parnell, through Sept. 8. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, before and after worship services Sunday. (501) 221-3559.
SCOTT PLANTATION SETTLEMENT 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Tours of historic buildings. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday through third weekend of November. Tours: $3, children under 12 $2. (501) 351-5737.
THE SHOWROOM 2313 Cantrell Road. "Summer Celebration of Art," works by Catron and Jan Gartrell, through Aug. 14. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 372-7373.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery I: Kate Breakey, Beth Dow, Carol Golemboski, Jamie Johnson, Wednesday-Sept. 27. Maners/Pappas Gallery: "Recollections," Heidi Hogden, Monday-Sept. 27. Gallery III: "Learning to Fish," Rusty Scruby, Wednesday-Oct. 2. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday(501) 569-8977.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. "American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition," through Tuesday. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 758-1720.
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ARKADELPHIA ARTS CENTER 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. "Folk Art Show and Sale," through Aug. 29. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (870) 403-8216.
ARKANSAS AIR AND MILITARY MUSEUM Drake Field, 4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. Airport Days, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 15. (479) 521-4947.
ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL 110 E. Main St., Mountain View. Assortment of craft and visual arts workshops through Aug. 31. Visit arkansascraftschool.org for list of events. (870) 269-8397.
ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. August exhibit: Boyd Osborne; reception, 5-7 p.m. today. Classes for all ages; call for schedule and costs. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE England Center Art Gallery, Center and Orange streets, Beebe. Works by James W. Schneider, through August. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 882-4495.
ART ON THE GREEN 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Conway. Oil painting with Bonnie McKay, take canvas, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 2 p.m. Wednesdays, $25-$100. (501) 205-1922.
THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff."Exploring the Frontier: Arkansas 1540-1840," through Sept. 26. Education and art programs for adults and children; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-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."Jamie Wyeth," through Oct. 5. "Warhol's Nature," through Oct. 5. "The Simple Pleasures of Still Life," through Sept. 14. "Fish Stories: Early Images of American Game Fish," through Sept. 21. Demonstrations, classes, art talks. 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.
DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. "The Arkansas Delta Duo: The Art of Tim Jacob and the Art of Norwood Creech," through Aug. 22. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 338-4350 or (800) 358-0972.
FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by Yun Kim, through August. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-6476.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Motorcycle Memories," through Aug. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 783-7841.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Gilcrease on Wheels," noon-4 p.m. today and Friday. "Man vs. Machine: The Art of Expression and the Wired World," River Valley Invitational, through Nov. 1. "Through the Eyes of a Child: Works From the Montessori School of Fort Smith," through Aug. 31. "Selections From the Permanent Collection," through Sept. 6. 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. "Dedication of the Fairy Garden" 10 a.m. Tuesday. "Three Rivers Art Guild" through Aug. 31. "Mystic Creatures: Topiary Art Takes Flight" through Aug. 31. $15 adults, $5 ages 6-12, kids under 5 free. (501) 262-9606.
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.
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK CULTURAL CENTER Ozark Bathhouse, Bathhouse Row. "Arkansas Champion Trees: An Artist's Journey," through August. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. (501) 623-2824.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.
"MOSTLY LOCAL" EXHIBIT First Security Bank, 112 Volunteers Parkway, Clinton. Works by Joyce Hartmann, through Sept. 1. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday. (501) 745-6615.
MUSEUM OF THE ARKANSAS GRAND PRAIRIE 921 E. Fourth St., Stuttgart. "Delta Rediscovered: Arkansas County," through August. Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 673-7001.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. "The Jim and Nancy Blair Meso-American Art Collection," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 273-2456.
NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek, Fairfield Bay. New works by artists, guest artist Cynthia Shanink, through September. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2740.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Rogers Fun & Games," through Jan. 10. "Federals, Rebels & Bushwhackers," through Dec. 6. Finders Keepers, 1 p.m. last Friday of the month. 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.
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Visual and performing arts classes for grades K-12; call for schedule and tuition. 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.
SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY 112-B 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.
WALMART MUSEUM 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. "Sidewalk Sundays" 2-5 p.m. every Sunday in August. walmartmuseum.com or (479) 273-1329.
Dance
Central Arkansas
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.
BALLET ARKANSAS 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 15, Shuffles and Ballet II Studio on Merrill Drive. Preparatory Program Auditions. Parent-student meeting, 6:30 p.m. today. Audition fee: $15. (501) 223-5150.
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) 255-2045.
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.
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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
RON ROBINSON THEATER 100 River Market Ave. Beetlejuice, 10 p.m. Aug. 14. Dr. Strangelove, 7 p.m. Aug. 15. Good Will Hunting, 10 p.m. Aug. 15. Tickets $5. (501) 918-3086.
Letters
Central Arkansas
RIVER MARKET POETS 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 603-0290.
ROCKTOWN SLAM 7:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Poetry slam. Cover: $5. Competition fee: $10. (501) 541-0681.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
Music
Central Arkansas
AMERICAN IDOL XV AUDITIONS Saturday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Open call ages 15-28. (501) 340-5660.
ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, listeners welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.
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.
FAULKNER CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL through Saturday, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Faculty recital, 7 p.m. today. (773) 251-4719.
GRADY NICHOLS SMOOTH JAZZ CONCERT 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Tickets: $30. (501) 525-9380.
RON ROBINSON THEATER 100 River Market Ave. The John Bush Quintet, 7 p.m. Friday, $10. (501) 918-3033.
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ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST DONNY EDWARDS 7-9 p.m. Saturday, 2209 S. Knoxville Road, Russellville. Tickets: $25-$30. (832) 312-0074.
EUREKA SPRINGS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Aug. 13-15, Eureka Springs. eurekasprings.org or (479) 253-7333.
EXIT 241 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, The Ken Theatre, 103 E. Second St., McCrory. Tickets: $10. (870) 919-6242.
FAULKNER CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL through Saturday, Snow Fine Arts Center, University of Central Arkansas, 2801 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Student recital, 3 p.m. Saturday. (773) 251-4719.
JASON HELMS CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, 1874 Courthouse, Washington. (870) 983-2684.
LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Admission: members $5, nonmembers $10. (870) 536-3375.
MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Extreme, 8 p.m. Saturday. Red and Thousand Foot Krutch, 8 p.m. Aug. 15. Park tickets: $59.99; ages 55 and older and children under 4 feet $36.99. Reserved seating: online $8, at the door $10. (501) 624-0100.
MUSIC IN THE PARK 5 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Basin Spring Park, 3 Spring St., Eureka Springs. With The Cate Brothers. (479) 253-7333.
SPENCER'S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Whitesnake, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, $31. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE BRIDAL SHOW 5 p.m. Aug. 16, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Tickets: online $10, at the door $12, VIB $35. arkansasbridalcommunity.com or (501) 378-3807.
BERNICE GARDEN FARMERS MARKET 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25, Bernice Gardens, 1401 S. Main St. (501) 410-3938.
FIND YOUR FIERCE MODEL BOOT CAMP 5-9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Romas by Linda Rowe Thomas Showroom, 310 Center St. Registration: advance $100, on-site $150. romasbylrt.com or (501) 301-4913.
LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31,Tuesdays through Aug. 25, River Market Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave. (501) 375-2552.
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; Wednesdays and Fridays through Sept. 7 $6. (501) 666-2406.
MASCHERA: DECEPTION, MYSTERY AND THE UNKNOWN 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 23, 109 & Co., 109 Main St. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $13. paulprater.com or (870) 543-9064.
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.
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.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Craft workshops and lessons; call for schedule and prices. 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.
QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 9 a.m. second Monday of the month, Darragh Room, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 S. Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 318-0947.
RUN WITH THE SON 5K 8 a.m. Saturday, 12400 Interstate 30. Hosted by Geyer Springs First Baptist Church. 100-yard "tot trot" for ages 2-5. Registration: advance $20, race day $25, one-mile fun run $15, tot trot $10. gsfbc.org/rwts or (501) 455-3474.
SANDWICHING IN HISTORY noon Aug. 15, Oak Forest United Methodist Church, 2415 Fair Park Blvd. A brief lecture and tour by Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, participants encouraged to bring lunch. (501) 324-9880.
SOUTH MAIN VINTAGE MARKET 9 a.m.-3 p.m. second Saturday of the month through October, Bernice Garden, 1401 S. Main St. (501) 916-9022.
WATERMELON CRAWL 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Scott Melons and More, Colonel Maynard Road, Scott. Games, music, food, harvest for Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. (501) 399-9999.
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CAVE CITY WATERMELON FESTIVAL today-Saturday, Cave City. Watermelon judging, music, rodeo. (870) 283-5301.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FUNDRAISER AT CHUCK E. CHEESE'S 3-10 p.m. Aug. 14, 1400 S. Waldron Road, Fort Smith. (870) 365-6641.
DIVERSITY IN THE PARK 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Basin Spring Park, Eureka Springs. (479) 253-7333.
HOPE WATERMELON FESTIVAL today-Saturday, Fair Park, Hope. Concerts: Saturday advance $12, day of show $20; children $6; Friday and Saturday $15. hopemelonfest.com or (870) 777-3640.
LAS FAYGAS TEXAS HOLD 'EM TOURNAMENT AND CASINO NIGHT 6 p.m. Aug. 15, The Chancellor Hotel, 70 N. East Ave., Fayetteville. Benefiting children and families of Northwest Arkansas. Entry: tournament entry and casino games $75, tournament entry $50, casino games $40, nonplayer entry $20. thecareinitiative.com/lasfaygas or (479) 531-2057.
MAMMOTH SPRING STATE PARK 17 U.S. 63, Mammoth Spring. Old Soldiers, Sailors, Marines & Air Force Reunion with midway and carnival, 6-10 p.m. through Saturday. (870) 625-7364.
PEDALING FOR NICA 6-9 p.m. Monday, Peddler's Pub, 410 S.W. A St., Bentonville. Auction, pizza, beer, benefits National Interscholastic Cycling Association. Tickets: $70. (719) 359-7071.
PINE BLUFF ARSENAL FIREFIGHTERS WOUNDED WARRIOR CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT 8 a.m. Aug. 14 through Aug. 15, Harbor Oaks Golf Course, Pine Bluff. Registration: $65. pbaffassociation.com or (405) 317-1373.
RHEA LANA'S CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Conway Expo Center, 2505 E. Oak St., Conway. (501) 499-0009.
SUPERFOOD FOR SUPER SENIORS 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today, Country Club Village Retirement Community, 1925 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 566-1950.
Theater
Central Arkansas
AMERICAN IDIOT through Sunday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Show times: 8 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20, ages 65 and older and students $16. (501) 374-3761.
HAIRSPRAY through Aug. 29, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday matinee, 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Show times: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Sunday matinee, 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $31-$35, children 15 and under $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.
HOGNADO! 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Aug. 29, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy company. Tickets: $22. (501) 372-0205.
SHAKESPEARE AT THE SHELTER 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Our House, 302 E. Roosevelt Road. Scenes from Shakespeare. Q&A session with cast after performances. Admission: $20. (501) 374-7383.
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THE LITTLE MERMAID JUNIOR The Young Players at The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Show times: 7 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinee. Tickets: $12, senior citizens $10, students $5. (501) 315-5483.
SHREK THE MUSICAL through Sunday, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Show times: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $48 dinner theater, $60 cabaret tables, $17 balcony seats. (479) 631-8988.
A TIME TO KILL 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 29, 2 p.m. Sunday and Aug. 16, The Downtown Playhouse, 302 N. Marr St., Pocahontas. Dessert theater. Tickets: $19.60. thedowntownplayhouse.com or (870) 758-2282.
THE WIZARD OF OZ 7:30 p.m. through Saturday, Fort Smith Little Theatre, 401 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $15. (479) 783-2966.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
THE LITTLE MERMAID Sunday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. By appointment only, email pmensky@therep.org, subject line "Mermaid Local Request" to schedule. Rehearsals begin Nov. 10. Production Dec. 4-Jan. 3. Audition sides available at therep.org. (501) 378-0405.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Karaoke with Larry the TableGuy, Thursdays. Jazz @ The Afterthought, Mondays, $5. Carl Mouton, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Open Mike Acoustic Showcase, Wednesdays. afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196.
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Alex Summerlin, Mayday by Midnight, today. Lauryn & Matt, The Woodpeckers, Friday. R&R, Just Sayin', Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Jason, Wednesday. 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. Music Innovator Cameron Ross, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13, $1-$20. Hogging the Mic (stand-up comedy), 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $5. The Joint Venture comedy improv, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, $8. Artist Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 372-0210.
JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. D.On Darox & The Melody Joy Bakers, 8 p.m. today. School of Rock, Jet 420, 6:30 p.m. Friday, $7. The Icarus Account, The House on Cliff, Deleasa, Clay Borrell, Run 2 Cover, Ali Isabella, 7:30 p.m. Monday, $12-$30. Lucas Jack, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Salsa dancing, 9 p.m. Fridays, $5. Karaoke with DJ Greg, 6-9 p.m. Fridays. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Tony Tone, through Saturday. Mike Speenberg, Wednesday-Aug. 15. 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. Trapt, Sons of Texas, Divot, Poynte, 8 p.m. today, $15. Whiskey Myers, Stephen Neeper & The Wild Hearts, 8:30 p.m. Friday; advance $15, day of show $18. Karaoke with DJ Greg, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Reeves Gabrels, 8:30 p.m. Friday, $8. Grace Askew, 9 p.m. Saturday, $7. Kim Lenz & The Jaguars, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $10. Karaoke and dance with DJ Greg, 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays. (501) 372-7707.
ZACK'S PLACE 1400 S. University Ave. Karaoke and Dance with DJ Debbi T, 8 p.m. Friday-1:30 a.m. Saturday. (501) 664-6444.
Around Arkansas
MAXINE'S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. New Music Tuesdays. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays. maxineslive.com or (501) 321-0909.
1929 SEVILLE BAR 302 N. Main St., Harrison. Jerry Yester, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays. (870) 741-2321.
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