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. Images to Ponder, First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and Maple streets. A combination art and photo show featuring mixed media (501) 993-1234.
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.
ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 779-1475.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. New paintings by Doug Gorrell, Aug. 27-30; reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Summer works by Holly Tilley, Ann Presley, Ron Almond, Doug Gorrell. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
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. 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. 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. "Round Robin," through Aug. 31. "Satirical Specs," multiple artists, through Sept. 9. 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. Trinity Gallery for Arkansas Artists: Contemporary works by Katherine Rutter and Ginny Sims, through Nov. 8. Second Floor Gallery: "PopUp in the Rock: The Exhibit," through Oct. 4. "Suggin Territory: The Marvelous World of Folklorist Josephine Graham," through Nov. 29. "Recent Acquisitions," through Sunday. 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.
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.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK HERITAGE CENTER 506 Main St., North Little Rock. "The Great War: Arkansas in World War I," Aug. 31-Oct. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 371-0755.
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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery I: Kate Breakey, Beth Dow, Carol Golemboski, Jamie Johnson, through Sept. 27. Maners/Pappas Gallery: "Recollections," Heidi Hogden, through Sept. 27. Gallery III: "Learning to Fish," Rusty Scruby, through Oct. 2. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "Windows Within," paintings and poetry by Elizabeth Weber, Friday-Sept. 11; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 687-1061.
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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 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. 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."Perceptual Paintings," Matthew Lopas, Aug. 27-Dec. 5; reception, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 27. "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.
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."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 Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 338-4350 or (800) 358-0972.
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. "Southern Country Scenes," Ron Taegtmeyer, through Sept. 25. 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 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. "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. "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.
REGIONAL ARTS CENTER 321 W. Fourth St., Texarkana. "Art for Everyday: A Celebration of Functional Pottery," through Oct. 24. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. trahc.org or (903) 792-8681.
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.
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.
VISIONS CHOREOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 7 p.m. Saturday, University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Theatre for Performing Arts, 2801 S University Ave. Choreographers compete to receive contract with Ballet Arkansas. Tickets: $40, students $30. (501) 223-5150.
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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
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REELS AND GRILLS Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd. Hot Springs Village. Where the Trail Ends documentary by Jeremy Grant, 8 p.m. Friday. (501) 922-5556.
Letters
Central Arkansas
ESTHER DEWITT NIXON LIBRARY 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Sewing and More, 4 p.m. today and Aug. 27. Back to School Bingo Bash, noon Wednesday. (501) 457-5038.
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.
WORDSWORTH BOOKS & CO. 5920 R St. Book signing by Collins Hemingway, 1-2:30 p.m. Aug. 29. (501) 663-9198.
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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
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.
THE DIAMOND STATE CHORUS PRESENTS JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $20, online $15, ages 60 and older and children 12 and under $15, in advance $12.50. (501) 353-1443.
RURAL WAR ROOM 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 7-9 p.m. Aug. 27, Mid America Science Museum, 500 Mid America Blvd., Hot Springs. Radio launch and CD release party. (501) 627-0711.
ST. LUKE'S FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES 7 p.m. Aug. 31, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. "Mozart in A" chamber music. (501) 753-4281.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 Main St. Oxford American presents "Jazz: Integrated Art in Segregated America," 6 p.m. Monday. (501) 244-9660.
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ARKANSAS STATE FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIPS 10 a.m. today-Saturday, Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. (870) 269-3851.
THE ARTS at 311 MEMPHIS AMERICANA TROUBADOURS 7 p.m. today, 311 S. Church St., Jonesboro. Nancy Apple, Rob McNurlin, and Robert Mache. Admission: $10. (870) 932-5043.
BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. Still on the Hill, 7 p.m. Tuesday. (479) 750-2620.
JUSTIN MOORE 4 p.m. Sunday, Bank of the Ozarks Arena, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. FLWFishing.com or (501) 620-5001.
MALCOLM ALLEN 7 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant View Ministries, 1117 N. Palm St., Pine Bluff. Gospel music. (870) 850-7094.
MATTHEW HUFF CONCERT 2 p.m. Saturday, Cotham Field, Mammoth Spring. With Big Chuk, Jenn Bostic, Ray Fulcher, Heath DeLoach, Lance Carpenter, Stuart Thomas, Maybe April. Tickets: advance $15, day of show $20. (870) 625-7423.
SOUTHERN RAISED 7 p.m. Monday, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. Bluegrass Monday concert series presented by KASU. Suggested donation: $5. (870) 972-2367.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Hank Williams Jr., 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $41. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
BACK-TO-SCHOOL "SPLASH" 6-9 p.m. Friday, Splash Zone, 201 Martin St., Jacksonville. Admission: $5. (501) 982-7946.
BERNICE GARDENS FARMERS MARKET 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25, Bernice Gardens, 1401 S. Main St. (501) 410-3938.
BIG ROCK MINI GOLF AND FUN PARK 8-11 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 30, 11411 Baseline Road. Glow/Blacklight Outdoor mini golf, face painting. Admission: $12.50-$18.50. (501) 455-3750.
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.
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 327-9222.
EASTER SEALS ROLLIN' ON THE RIVER 5K 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Clinton Presidential Library, 1200 President Clinton Ave. $25. (501) 227-3706.
FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER FOR ALZHEIMER'S ARKANSAS 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Applebee's, 12110 Chenal Parkway. Hosted by The Little Rock Parrothead Club. Tickets: $7, $5 from each ticket sold going to Alzheimer's Arkansas. (501) 425-5812.
KIMI MAEDA'S BEND 7-9 p.m. Aug. 27, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 Rock St. Tickets: $10. (870) 460-1290.
LEARN BRIDGE IN A DAY 12-5 p.m. Aug. 29, Curtis Finch Bridge House, 7415 Indiana Ave. Cost: $19.99 includes instructional materials and snacks. littlerockbridgehouse.org or (501) 993-5823.
LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31, 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.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART MEETING 1 p.m. third Thursday of the month, 315 E. Capitol Ave. (501) 455-6200.
PATRICK HENRY HAYS SENIOR CENTER 401 W. Pershing Blvd., North Little Rock. Symposium: "The Great War: Service on All Fronts," 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 29. Registration limited. (501) 682-6900.
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.
PRESERVING BEEBE 11 a.m. Saturday, The Goal Post, 7607 John Harden Drive, Jacksonville. Car show, live music, sideshow. Tickets: $20. (501) 209-6439.
RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS 6 p.m. today-Saturday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. "Built to Amaze!" Tickets: $21-$51. (501) 975-9000.
RIVER CITY COMIC EXPO 10 a.m. Aug. 29, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Comic book convention. Tickets: $5. (501) 492-9007.
STEAK AND EGGS BREAKFAST 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Friday, The Butcher Shop Steakhouse, 10825 Hermitage Road. $10 donation to Youth Home for school supplies. youthhome.org or (501) 821-5500, Extension 209.
WESTOVER HILLS FARMERS MARKET 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday through September, Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, south parking lot, 6400 Richard B. Hardie Drive. (501) 663-6383.
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AMERICAN GIRL FASHION SHOW OPEN MODEL CALL 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main, Springdale. All models must wear either a girls' clothing size 6x or 10 to be included. (479) 751-5441.
DAISY STATE PARK 60TH ANNIVERSARY Aug. 28-30, Daisy State Park, 103 E. Park, Kirby. Outdoor movie night, scenic lake cruise, '50s themed party, cast iron cooking workshop. (870) 398-4487.
FLW EXPO 10 a.m. Friday-Sunday, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Bass fishing expo and barbecue competition. (270) 252-1000.
FRISCO FESTIVAL 5-11 p.m. Aug. 28, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 29, 201 S. First St., Rogers. Cook-offs, 5K, music, vendors. (479) 936-5487.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Artful Gardens: "Pieces in Time," 9 a.m. Saturday, $60. Culinary Series: "I Grew All These Beautiful Herbs ... Now What?" 3:30 p.m. Sunday, $15 nonmembers. (501) 262-9300.
GONE TO THE GRAVE: BURIAL CUSTOMS IN THE ARKANSAS OZARKS 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boone County Library, 221 W. Stephenson Ave., Harrison. Speaker Abby Burnett. (870) 741-5913.
KIMI MAEDA'S BEND 7-9 p.m. Aug. 28, McGehee High School Auditorium, 1902 E. Ash St., McGehee. (870) 460-1290.
PLEASANT RIDGE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION CEMETERY HOMECOMING 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Ridge Community Church, 108 Pleasant Ridge Road, Poughkeepsie. Business meeting with a potluck following. (870) 856-3983.
Theater
Central Arkansas
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.
SUMMER OVEN 8 p.m. today-Saturday, The Public Theater, 616 Center St. Red Octopus Theater production. Tickets: $10, senior citizens, militaryand students $8. (501) 291-3896.
TWO TRAINS RUNNING Friday-Sept. 5, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $16. (501) 374-3761.
THE UGLY DUCKLING Aug. 28-Sept. 6, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $8-$10. (501) 372-4000.
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AMADEUS Aug. 27-Sept. 20, TheatreSquared, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $15-$40. (479) 443-5600.
A TIME TO KILL 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 29, The Downtown Playhouse, 302 N. Marr St., Pocahontas. Dessert theater. Tickets: $19.60. thedowntownplayhouse.com or (870) 758-2282.
Auditions
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MURDER'S IN THE HEIR! 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market, Benton. Show: Oct. 29. (501) 249-3169.
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. Parker Francis, Ace's Wild, today. Third Degree, Friday. Greg Madden, QAR, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Karen Jr., 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. 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. Katie Johnson, 6 p.m. Saturday. Canopy Climbers, 9 p.m. Saturday, $8. Gemini Syndrome, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $10. 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. John Wesley Austin, through Saturday. Robert Hawkins, Wednesday-Aug. 29. 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. Diarrhea Planet, 9 p.m. Friday; advance $10, day of show $12. Dubtonic KRU, Tricia Reed, Changus B, 9 p.m. Saturday; advance $12, day of show $15. He Is Legend, Sleepwave, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; advance $10, day of show $12. Karaoke with DJ Greg, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Barrett Baber, Adam Hambrick, 9 p.m. Friday, $10. Jim Suhler and Monkey Beat, Steve Hester & Deja Voodoo, 9 p.m. Saturday; advance $12, day of show $15. On An On, Dosh and Eliot Sumner, 8:30 p.m. Monday; advance $8, day of show $10. Karaoke and dance with DJ Greg, 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays. (501) 372-7707.
VINO'S Seventh and Chester streets. The Death of Michael Goodrich with John Mcintyre and Gentleman Firesnake and Brian Nahlen, 8 p.m. Saturday. Advocate of Ruin with All Is at an End, 7 p.m. Sunday. (501) 375-8466.
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.
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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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