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. Architecture and Design Network Lecture Series: "Out of the Ordinary," Deborah Berke, 5:30 p.m. March 3. Mid-Southern Watercolorists 45th annual Juried Exhibition, through April 12. "A Humble Hum: Rhythm of the Potter's Wheel," recent work by resident artist Ashley Morrison, Tuesday-June 21. "How to Kill: World War II Watercolors by Robert Andrew Parker," through March 8. "Paul Signac: Drawings and Watercolors: The James T. Dyke Collection," through July 19. "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 CAPITAL CORP. 200 River Market Ave., Suite 400. Group exhibition with Ashley Saer, Dan Thornhill, Elizabeth Weber, through March 1. (501) 374-9247.
ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Demonstration artist: Lisa Krannichfeld, Tuesday. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 779-1475.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Works by Loren Bartnicke, Lori Weeks, Marie Weaver and Louise Harris, through Feb. 28. 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. "Of the Soil: Photographs of Geoff Winningham," through Feb. 28. "Echoes of the Ancestors: Native American Objects From the University of Arkansas Museum," through March 15. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. 45th Birthday Party/Big Group Show, through Feb. 28. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. Works by Sandra Marson, through March 31. 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. 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. "rhwhlwithandwithoutrhwhl," by Kwendeche, contemporary tribal mask exhibit, through March 1; artist talks, 1:30 p.m. Sunday. "What's Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999," continuing. Hours: 10 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.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 201 W. Fourth St., North Little Rock. "Music Is a Verb," Rex DeLoney, through February; open house, 5-7:30 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 837-1342.
GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. Recent works by Amy Edgington and Sulac, through March 14. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. "Politics in Art," through Feb. 28. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. 20th Anniversary Exhibition, through March 21. 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. Log cabin repair workshop, March 9-13, $500. "John Harlan Norris: Public Face," through May 3. "Lisa Krannichfeld: She," through April 5. "Capturing Early Arkansas in Depth," through April 5. "Great Arkansas Quilt Show," through May 3. 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. February exhibit: "Ducks in Arkansas." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. today. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "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. Build It Lab, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. "Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed," through April 26. 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. 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.
RED DOOR GALLERY 3715 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Reflections & Roots of the South, Feb. 28-April 30; reception with demonstrations, refreshments, artists Theresa Cates, Morris Howard, Jerry Lynn, Terry Lynn, 3-6 p.m. Feb. 28. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 753-5227.
STUDIO ARGENTA DRAW-A-THON 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Argenta Gallery and B Side Gallery, 413 and 413 B Main St., North Little Rock. Admission: $10. (501) 225-5600.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. February artist: Guy W. Bell. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery I: "The Penland Experience," Penland School of Crafts, through March 2; guest lecture with Jean McLaughlin and Steve Miller, 6 p.m. Wednesday. Maners/Pappas Gallery: "Revere," metal works by Jeffrey Clancy, through Feb. 26. Gallery III: works by Taimur Cleary, through Feb. 26. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Collegiate Art Exhibit, through Feb. 27. 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 Bradbury Gallery, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Delta National Small Prints Exhibition, through Feb. 27. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE Center and Orange streets, Beebe. England Center Art Gallery: "Delta in Blue," Beverly Buys, through March 6; lecture, noon Feb. 26. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 882
4495.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 320 University Loop West Circle, Jonesboro. Black History Month: screenings of Hoxie: The First Stand, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday. (870) 972-2074.
ART CLASSES Littleton Park, 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Conway. Oil and watercolor by Bonnie McKay, 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday. Cost: $25-$100. (501) 205-1922.
THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Volunteer Night, 7 p.m. today. "Bombs, Bones & Bacteria," through June 20. "Heritage Detectives: Discovering Arkansas' Hidden Heritage," through May 2. "Exploring the Frontier: Arkansas 1540-1840," through Sept. 26. "Familiar Figures: Drawings by Alonzo Ford," through May 16. 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. "Van Gogh to Rothko: Masterworks From the Albright-Knox Art Gallery," Saturday-June. "Changing Perspectives of Native Americans," through Aug. 3. "Art in a Day's Work," through April 5. Demonstrations, classes, workshops, 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. "A House of Light: The Art and Photography of Hugo and Gayne Preller, 1895-1950," through April 4. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (800) 358-0972.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Niloak Pottery: An Arkansas Craft," through March 28. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 783-7841.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Discovering Nature's Visual Treasures en Plein Air: Workshop by Ron Rencher," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 4-6, $400. 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.
GUACHOYA CULTURAL ART CENTER 1652 U.S. 65, Lake Village. Works by Laura Miller, through Wednesday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday. (870) 265-5978.
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.
HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY 1100 Henderson St., Arkadelphia. Russell Fine Arts Gallery: "Hot Off the Press," student printmakers exhibition, through Wednesday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 230-5036.
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.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Pattern and Form," Dustyn Bork, Donnie Copeland, Carly Dahl, Robert Fogel, Tony Saladino, Dan Thornhill, through Feb. 27. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Arkansas River Valley Arts Center exhibitions: works by Marion Hotz, through Feb. 27. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 890-7479.
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.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. New to the permanent collection: "The Winter Count of the Wajaje Lakota 1758-59 to 1885-86." Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 273-2456.
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.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. OBU Art Club Student Juried Art Exhibit; "Whole," ceramics by David Hill, through Feb. 26. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.
REGIONAL ARTS CENTER 321 W. Fourth St., Texarkana. "African-American Athletes Who Changed Sports & the World," through Feb. 28. Works by Markeith Woods, through March 7. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (903) 792-8681.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Here Comes the Bride," through May 31. "A Victorian Wedding," Feb. 28-April 26. 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. "Delta Landscapes by Norwood Creech," and "Line and Form," Mike Spain, through Feb. 28; reception, 6-8 p.m. Saturday. 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.
21C MUSEUM HOTEL 200 N.E. A St., Bentonville. "Duke Riley: See You at the Finish Line," and "Blue: Matter, Mood and Melancholy," through July. Hours: 24 hours daily; docent tours 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. (479) 286-6500.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO Fine Arts Center 514 University Drive, Monticello. "Small Works on Paper," through Wednesday. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 460-1338.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Baum Gallery, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. "Practice What You Preach: New Work by the UCA Art Faculty," through Sunday. Student Art Competitive, submissions through Friday; exhibit, March 5-19; reception, 4-6 p.m. March 5. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 450-5793.
UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS 415 N. College Ave., Clarksville. "Breach: Log 15," Monday-March 20; lecture, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 979-1349.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. "Our Fragile Home," Pat Musick and Jerry Carr, through March 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and before performances. (479) 443-5600.
Dance
Central Arkansas
AMERICAN LEGION POST 1 DANCES 315 E. Capitol Ave. Music and dances, 7 p.m. first and third Friday, 6:30 p.m. every Sunday. Admission $5. (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) 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.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES 6200 Aerie St. Dances with Gray Ghost, 7 p.m.-midnight Feb. 28, $5. (501) 562-0876.
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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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.
COMMUNITY SQUARE DANCES 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through April 14, Ozark Folk Center State Park, Mountain View. Open dancing, 7-8 p.m. OFC dancers practice, 8-9 p.m. (870) 269-3851.
DIAMOND SQUARES WESTERN DANCE CLUB Mondays, Lake Hamilton Church, 2891 Airport Road, Hot Springs. New dancer program, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Mainstream, 8-9:30 p.m. Cost: $4. (501) 922-0803.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Hot Springs Village Big Band, 7 p.m. Saturday. First Saturday $7.50, second Saturday $10. (501) 915-8111.
RHYTHM OF THE DANCE 4 p.m. Sunday, Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Tickets: $20 and $30; ages 65 and older and students $15 and $23. (870) 972-3471.
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. Warren Crow and the Classics, Saturday. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.
Film
Central Arkansas
THE DROP BOX 7 p.m. March 3-5, Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Tickets: $12.50. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.
THE MARINES OF MONTFORD POINT: FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 East Ninth St. (501) 376-4602.
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AEROSMITH ROCKS DONINGTON 2014 7 p.m. Feb. 26, Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. Tickets: $14, ages 65 and older and students $13, children $12. (501) 776-2282 or fathomevents.com.
AETN STUDENT SELECTS through March 27, AETN, 350 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Call for film entries by students through 12th grade. (501) 682-4190.
ARKANSAS HISTORIC FILM PRIZE through March 27. Film competition on historic properties. Presented by Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. (501) 324-9786 or aetn.org/studentselects.
THE DROP BOX 7 p.m. March 3-5, Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. Tickets: $11.50, ages 65 and older and students $10.50, children $9.50. (501) 776-2282 or fathomevents.com.
PITCH PERFECT SING-ALONG 8 p.m. Feb. 28, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $12. (479) 443-5600.
Letters
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BOOK SIGNING 10:30 a.m. Feb. 28, Barnes & Noble, 4144 College Ave., Fayetteville. Misti Kenison, author and illustrator of The Tiny Traveler: France, A Book of Colors and The Tiny Traveler: Egypt, A Book of Shapes. (479) 582-0045.
HENDRIX COLLEGE 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Reading, reception and signing with Kevin Brockmeier, 7:30 p.m. today, Reves Recital Hall. (501) 450-4597.
PBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST through April 10. For children kindergarten-third grade. aetn.org/writerscontest or (501) 682-2386.
Music
Central Arkansas
AIRLIFTER BRASS AT THE ARSENAL 7 p.m. Feb. 27, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 East Ninth St. (501) 376-4602.
ARKANSAS ACCORDION ASSOCIATION 2-5 p.m. last Sunday of the month, Franke's Cafeteria, 11121 N. Rodney Parham Road. (501) 228-7166.
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 7 p.m. Monday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Bill Frisell and Kenny Wollesen, $20. (501) 320-5707.
DIABOLICAL 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Concert by Little Rock Wind Symphony including premiere of work by Conway composer Blake Tyson. Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older $8. (501) 666-0777.
MIRANDA LAMBERT 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Verizon Area, North Little Rock. Tickets $52.50-$69.50 (501) 975-9000.
ST. JUDE ACOUSTIC JAM 7 p.m. Friday, The Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. With Hunter Hayes, Scotty McCreery, Parmalee, The Railers, The Josh Abbott Band, Chase Bryant, Kelsea Ballerini. Tickets: advance $10, day of show $15. (501) 778-9600 or (501) 329-6860.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 Main St. Local Live: Sea Nanners, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Tony Furtado with Smokey & the Mirror, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, $17. (501) 244-9660.
TRINITY PRESENTS 6 p.m. Sunday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Mississippi and Evergreen streets. Pinnacle Brass and organist David Glaze. (501) 666-2813.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK 2801 S. University Ave. Faculty concert with pianist Linda Holzer, 3 p.m. Sunday, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. (501) 569-3264.
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BAND BLAST CELEBRATION CONCERT 3 p.m. Sunday, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Featuring the Hot Springs Concert Band, the New Horizons Band and the Village Big Band. Tickets: $8, students $5. (501) 984-1678.
BLUEGRASS MONDAY 7 p.m. Monday, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. KASU-FM, 91.9, concert series. Nothin' Fancy performs. Suggested donation: $5. (870) 972-2367.
HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR 7:30 p.m. today, Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Tickets: $30-$40. (501) 450-3265.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Black Bayou Brass, 7:30 p.m. today, McBeth Recital Hall. (870) 245-5144.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Musician auditions, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 27 and 11 a.m. March 21. (870) 269-3851.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. The Australian Bee Gees Show, 8 p.m. Feb. 27, $22-$52. (479) 443-5600.
WINTER BLUEGRASS SHOW noon-8 p.m. Saturday, Fair Park, Hope. With the Gaylon Harper Family, the Hartley Family. (870) 826-6737.
WOMEN OF IRELAND 7:30 p.m. March 3, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Tickets: $30-$40. (501) 450-3265.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS PEN AND WATCH SHOW 10 a.m.-7 p.m Feb. 27, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 28, Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, 2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock. Vendors, repairs, seminars. Admission $5. (501) 951-0904.
CANCER TREATMENT LEGAL ASSISTANCE 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Patient Support Pavilion, Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Clinic for patients and survivors. Reservations required. (501) 868-2985.
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.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS ROLLER DERBY 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Skate World, 6512 Mabelvale Cut Off. CARD vs. Cape Girardeau Roller Girls. Benefits the Arkansas Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Tickets: $10, children 10 and under free. (501) 758-9269.
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 327-9222.
FERMENTATION CLASS AND BOOK SIGNING 6-8 p.m. March 2, Eggshells Kitchen Co., 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. With Fermented Vegetables authors Kirsten and Christopher Shockey. Cost: $50, includes book copy and jar of vegetables. (501)664-6900.
FUEL UP FOR THE LITTLE ROCK MARATHON 5-7 p.m. Feb. 28, First Presbyterian Church, 201 W. Fourth St., North Little Rock. Spaghetti dinner. Tickets: $15, two for $20. (501) 374-7677.
GATHERING OF FRIENDS/FATHER JOSEPH H. BILTZ AWARDS 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Darragh Center, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Tickets: $50. (501) 372-5129.
GIRLS FAST-PITCH SOFTBALL REGISTRATION 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 28, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. For ages 5-16. Cost: $65. (501) 749-8705.
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE CAREGIVER SYMPOSIUM 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, 12400 Interstate 30. Presented by Alzheimer's Arkansas for family and professional caregivers. (501) 224-0021.
INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through April 8,Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Central Arkansas Library System's Community Learning Course. Cost: $75. cals.org or (501) 918-3016.
LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 2125 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. "Phase II: The Desegregation of Little Rock Public Schools," 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. (501) 374-1957.
LITTLE ROCKERS KIDS MARATHON FINAL MILE 8 a.m. Feb. 28, East Capitol Avenue and Scott Street. Cost: $20-$35. (501) 371-4639.
LITTLE ROCK MARATHON 8 a.m. March 1, Little Rock. Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K. Cost: $25-$100. (501) 371-4639.
LITTLE ROCK MARATHON HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 27-28, Statehouse Convention Center. Vendors in health, beauty, fitness, apparel and nutrition. (501) 371-4639.
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.
MARDI GRAS IN ARKANSAS 8 p.m. Friday, Next Level Events, 1400 Markham St. Music by Boom Kinetic, wine, beer and beads. Benefits Boys and Girls Club of Central Arkansas. Tickets: $25, at the door $30. (501) 666-8816.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. Black History Quiz Bowl, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Voices without Borders Concert 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. 2015 Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Distinguished Laureate Series with Dr. Robert L. Williams, 10 a.m. Feb. 27. (501) 683-3593.
NORMANDY TO EAGLES NEST: A WORLD WAR II SERIES 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, March 2 and 9, Pulaski Technical College, 3000 Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Discussions about World War II, including pivotal battles, milestone events and cultural figures with Lt. Col. Ben Story. (501) 907-6670, Extension 3407.
THE NORTH LITTLE ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL BANQUET Tuesday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Cocktail reception, 5:15 p.m. Dinner and program, 6:45 p.m. Keynote speaker Asa Hutchinson. Tickets: $75. (501) 372-5959.
PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS 7 p.m. Saturday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Showcases world's top cowboys. Tickets: $12.50-$54.50. (501) 975-9000.
PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE BLACK HISTORY BANQUET 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Pulaski Technical College, 3000 Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Sybil Jordan Hampton, president of Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, will speak about "Celebrating Diversity: Finding our Common Ground." Tickets: $20. (501) 812-2284.
PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE CLASSES 3000 Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Wine and Food Pairings, 6-8 p.m. March 3, $75, deadline Monday. Wine Tasting 101, 6-8 p.m. March 10, $50, deadline March 2. Beginning Frosting and Fondant Decor, 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 10, $75, deadline March 3. Lego Mania, 1-4 p.m. March 14, $99, deadline March 2. (501) 907-6670, Extension 3407.
REAL TALK SYMPOSIUM: DADS ARE DYNAMIC 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 28, Willie L. Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center, 3805 W. 12th St. Presented by Central Arkansas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (501) 425-5797.
SENIORNET COMPUTER CLASSES University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, UAMS. For ages 50 and older. Fundamentals for Beginners: Windows 7, 10 a.m.-noon Monday and Wednesday in February; $45, materials $15. Navigating the Internet, 1-3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday in February; $45, materials $15. (501) 603-1262.
SNACKS AND SUPPERS 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-1:30 p.m. Saturday through May 16, Arkansas Dream Center, 1116 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. For ages 5-18. (501) 232-0630.
SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT March 4-8, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: package $100. (800) 745-3000.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF LITTLE ROCK PRESENTS 7 p.m. Feb. 27, Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock, 1818 Reservoir Road. A panel discussion on poverty and food insecurity. (501) 225-1503.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Lecture: "The Benefits of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership," Lilianne Ploumen, noon today; Dan Schnur, executive director of Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, 6 p.m. today; "Pathways to Public Service for Young Women," 6 p.m. Saturday. (501) 683-5239.
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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-NEWPORT CONCERT/LECTURE SERIES 7 p.m. March 3, ASU-Newport, 7648 Victory Blvd., Newport. The Rhodes Show. (870) 512-7800.
THE BARD BALL: THE TAMING OF THE BREW 7 p.m. Feb. 28, The Venue, 1069 Markham St., Conway. Beer and wine, buffet, auctions, sneak peek at Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre season. Tickets: advance $40, at the door $50. (501) 428-4165.
CLAYTON CONVERSATIONS: FAMILY HISTORY SHARE SERIES Clayton House, 514 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. With Thomas B. Pryor III, 1 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10. (479) 783-3000.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University St., Magnolia. Aquacize, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 7, $60. Water Yoga, 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays through May 6, $60. English as a Second Language, 6-7 p.m. Mondays through May 4, $40. Introduction to Spanish, 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays through May 6, $40. (870) 235-4006.
COOKING CLASSES Eureka Springs. Demonstration, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, $35. Hands-on, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, $45. Wine pairing, $5. (479) 253-7461.
DAISY STATE PARK 103 E. Park St., Kirby. Survival Skills Weekend, Friday-Sunday, $10, survival pack $5. (870) 398-4487.
EDUCATION CAN MAKE A HEALTHIER YOU HEALTH FAIR 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 26, National Park Medical Center, 1910 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs. Health screening, educational materials. (501) 525-9380.
FLOWER, GARDEN AND NATURE SOCIETY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Northwest Technical Institute Student Center, 709 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale. "Putting Back the Layers in the Living Landscape," Rick Darke. Cost: nonmembers $15. (479) 466-7265 or (479) 361-2198.
HAND BUILDING IN CLAY: ART AND NATURE WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Illinois River Watershed Learning Center, 221 S. Main St. in Cave Springs. Cost: $25. (479) 220-8194.
HARDING UNIVERSITY 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series: Archie Manning, 7:30 p.m. today, Benson Auditorium. (501) 279-4497.
HEALTH FAIR 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 27, National Park Medical Center, 1910 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 525-9380.
JOHNNY CASH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Historic Dyess Colony: Boyhood Home of Johnny Cash, 110 Center Drive, Dyess. Conversation with Cash siblings, 10-11 a.m. Panel discussion with classmates, 1-2 p.m. Tours. Donations accepted. (870) 764-2274.
LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Frog Listening Workshop, 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 27. (479) 890-7479.
LAUGHTER & LIBATIONS 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Avondale Chapel and Gardens, 2005 E. Central Ave., Bentonville. Trike Theatre fundraiser with games, food, drinks and improv. Benefits Trike Theatre's education programs. Tickets: $75. Triketheatre.org or (479) 464-5084.
MARDI GRAS 5 p.m. Saturday, Balboa Club Lounge, 111 Balboa Way, Hot Springs Village. Music by Every Buddies Brother, gumbo cook-off. Tickets: $10. (501) 922-2909.
MOUNT NEBO STATE PARK 16728 W. Arkansas 155, Dardanelle. Frog Listening Workshop with Tom Krohn, 9-11 a.m. Feb. 28. (479) 229-3655.
NEBCO FIRE-EMS CHILI COOK-OFF 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, NEBCO Community Center, U.S. 62 at South Wimpy Jones Road, Garfield. Tickets: $6, ages 5-12 $3. (479) 359-3134.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS ROLLER DERBY DOUBLE HEADER 5 p.m. Sunday, Starlight Skatium, 612 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. NWA All-Stars vs. Mo-Kan Roller Girlz AllStarz and NWA Natural Disasters vs. Mo-Kan Roller Girlz Blockade. Tickets: $10. (850) 443-6097.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Ozark Seed Swap, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 28. Admission unless otherwise indicated: $12, children ages 6-12 $7. (870) 269-3851.
RHEA LANA'S OF CONWAY noon-7 p.m. March 1, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. March 2-4 and 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 5, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. March 6, Conway Expo Center, Faulkner County Fairgrounds, Conway. Consignment sale. (501) 499-0009.
TAPAS AND TINIS 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Embassy Suites Hotel, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers. Silent and live auctions, raffle, music and dancing. Benefits St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School. Tickets: $75. (479) 636-4421.
WILDFLOWERS OF THE OZARKS 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boone County Library, 221 W. Stephenson St., Harrison. Linda Glass discusses common flowers of the Ozarks. Presented by the library and Buffalo National River Partners. (870) 704-9114.
WIG OUT TO DEFEAT OVARIAN CANCER 7-10 p.m. Feb. 28, The Chancellor Hotel, 70 N. Ave., Fayetteville. Music by Boon Kinetic, silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit ovarian cancer research and wig shop at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. (501) 526-2277.
Theater
Central Arkansas
ALONE TOGETHER through March 7, 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.
DIDO AND AENEAS 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27-28, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. With Praeclara, UALR Concert Choir, Arkansas Festival Ballet. Tickets: $10. (501) 569-8993.
FROST BITE ME! 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through March 14, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy revue. Tickets: $22. (501) 372-0205.
I'LL BE SINGLE BEFORE I SETTLE 3 and 7 p.m. Feb. 28, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $25, VIP $35. (501) 353-1443.
REHEARSAL FOR MURDER through March 1, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $16; military, ages 65 and older and student $14; children 4-9 $6. (501) 410-2283.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC through March 1, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20, ages 65 and older and students $16. (501) 374-3761.
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ARSENIC AND OLD LACE 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27-28, March 2, Owen Center Auditorium, Arkansas State University-Beebe, 910 Pecan St., Beebe. Tickets: $5, students and children 12 and under $2.50. (501) 882-4493.
CAMELOT 7 p.m. today, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $36-$74. (479) 443-5600.
CINDERELLA: THE REMIX 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Hathaway Fine Arts Center, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 1200 N. University Drive, Pine Bluff. Tickets: $10, children $5. (870) 575-8428.
DOUBT: A PARABLE 7:30 p.m. today-Friday, Snow Fine Arts Center, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Tickets: $10. (501) 450-3265.
THE GREAT GATSBY 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Tickets: $30-$40. (501) 450-3265.
LEGALLY BLONDE through March 1, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Show times: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: dinner theater $48, cabaret table $60, balcony $17. (479) 631-8988.
LOOK AWAY through Sunday, Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. TheatreSquared production. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $15-$40. (479) 443-5600.
LOVE LETTERS Friday-Sunday, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave., Searcy. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Curtain: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Meal reservations required 48 hours in advance. (501) 368-0111.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE 7:30 p.m. through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Fort Smith Little Theatre, 401 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $10. (479) 783-2966.
SECOND STAR TO THE RIGHT 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday and Monday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Verser Theatre, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Tickets: $10. (870) 245-5555.
TWELFTH NIGHT 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27-28, March 5-7; 2:30 p.m. March 1 and 8, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Tickets: members $10, nonmembers $15, students $5. (870) 862-5474.
YOUTH THEATRE OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS MASK WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 28, Snow Fine Arts Center, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. For ages 8-13. Public performance, 1 p.m. Feb. 28. Registration: $60, two or more children $50 per child. Deadline Friday. (501) 450-5092.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
RED OCTOPUS THEATER 7-9 p.m. Monday and Feb. 27, The Public Theater, 616 Center St. Sketch comedy troupe. (501) 291-3896.
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DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER 7 p.m. March 2-3, Fort Smith Little Theatre, 401 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. Production: April 9-19. (479) 783-2966.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Karaoke, 9 p.m. today, $5. Jim Mize, Friday, $7. Cons of Formant, 9 p.m. Saturday, $7. Jazz Brunch with Lucas Murray, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Tiko Brooks & Philip Mouton, 8 p.m. Monday, $5. Karaoke with Larry the Table Guy, 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. Brian Ramsey, 7 Toed Pete, today. Richie Johnson, Donna Massey & Blue-Eyed Soul, Friday. Gregg Madden, Crisis, Saturday. Brian & Nick, 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. Mike Dowling, 7:30 p.m. today, $20. (501) 372-0210.
JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. Salsa dancing, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. Beer Pong Tournament, 4 and 5 p.m. Saturday, $25. A-State Boys MC Club Event, 10 p.m. Saturday, $10. Rocco Deluca, Old Man, 8 p.m. Sunday, $10. Salsa, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $7. Little Ozzy, Red, White & Crue, 9 p.m. Tuesday, $8. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOBBY BAR 320 W. Seventh St. Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. Monday. Mark Binns Trio, 8 p.m. Tuesday. Happy Hour Game Night, Wednesday. (501) 940-4646.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Kristen Key, through Saturday. 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. Jason Boland & The Stragglers, John D. Hale, 9 p.m. Friday; advance $12, day of show $15. Pallbearer, Beneath Oblivion, Sumokem, Apothecary, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, $12. Zoogma & Earphunk, Modern Measure, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; advance $10, day of show $12. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Arkansas Times Musicians Showcase Semifinals Round 4, 9 p.m. today; $5, under 21 $10. Amasa Hines, Bad Match, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $8. LouDog: A Tribute to the Music of Sublime, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, $8. Karaoke and dance with DJ Greg, 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays. (501) 372-7707.
TOWN PUMP 1321 Rebsamen Park Road. Two Lane Blacktop, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, $5. (501) 663-9802.
VINO'S Seventh and Chester streets. Angwish, System Avenue, My Brother, My Friend, 9 p.m. Friday, $7. John Neal, Four West, 9 p.m. Saturday, $7. Otis the Destroyer, Whale Fire, Open Fields, 9 p.m. Sunday, $5. Vino's Brewpub Cinema: Beast of Haunted Cave, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 375-8466.
WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Crisis, Friday. Dirty Lindsey, Saturday. Cover: $5 unless otherwise indicated. (501) 224-7665.
ZACK'S PLACE 1400 S. University Ave. Karaoke and Dance with DJ Greg, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thursday-Friday, 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday. (501) 664-6444.
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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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