Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. Music, art, food. (501) 993-1234.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "William Beckman: Drawings, 1967-2013," through Feb. 1. "The Sculpture of Stoney Lamar," through Sunday. "Color, an Artist's Tale: Paintings by Virmarie DePoyster," through Feb. 15. "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.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Works by Matt Coburn, Seth Bailey, Louise Harris, Ann Presley, through Jan. 31. 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. "Johnny Cash: Arkansas Icon," through Jan. 24. "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. "What's Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999," continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $10; military, 5-18 or 60 and older $8; under 5 free. (501) 916-9022.
ESTHER DEWITT NIXON LIBRARY 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. "Prehistory of the Jacksonville Area," continuing. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. (501) 457-5038.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 201 W. Fourth St., North Little Rock. "Two Steps Back, One Step Forward," Friday-Jan. 30; reception, 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, Saturday-March 14; reception, 7-10 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GALLERY 360 900 S. Rodney Parham Road. "Icebox," Jordan Wolf, Brian Wolf, Ike Plumlee, Matthew Castellano, Nathan Fellhauer, Elgin Venable, Leo and Robot Blood, through Feb. 7. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 993-0012.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. "Bitter Medicines & Sweet Poisons: An Exhibition of Mixed Media Assemblages," Alfred Conteh and Charly Palmer, through Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, by appointment Sunday. (501) 372-6822.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "This Is the Garden: Colors Come and Go," Rachel Trusty, through Feb. 1. "Capturing Early Arkansas in Depth," through April 5. "Under Pressure: The Arkansas Society of Printmakers Exhibition," through Feb. 4. "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. January exhibit: "Landscapes." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. today. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5813 Kavanaugh Blvd. "New Beginnings," Brenda Hogan, Mari Eilbott, Cappy Whiteside, Richard Stephens, through Jan. 31. Featured artist Bob Snider, through Jan. 31. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.
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.
MID-SOUTHERN WATERCOLORISTS 7-9 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Visitors welcome. midsouthernwatercolorists.com or (501) 941-0430.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. MLK Challenge, service projects program for ages 12-18, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "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.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK HISTORY COMMISSION 506 Main St., North Little Rock. "Fought in Earnest: Civil War Arkansas," through Jan. 23. 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 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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery I: "The Penland Experience," Penland School of Crafts, through March 2; guest artist Ken Baskin, 6 p.m. Wednesday. Maners/Pappas Gallery: "Revere," metalworks 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.
WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. "Art in the Park," through Feb. 15; reception, 6-8 p.m. today. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. (501) 821-7275.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Small Works on Paper, through Jan. 27. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 758-1720.
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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Works by Jessica Stevens, through Jan. 30. 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.
THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. "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. "SUB|URBAN: Work by Dennis and Jason McCann," through today. "Nanotechnology: What's the Big Deal?" through Feb. 28. "Expressions From the Permanent Collection," continuing. Education and art programs for adults and children; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 536-3375.
CALICO ROCK MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 104 Main St., Calico Rock. "The Jot 'Em Down Store" and "One-Room School," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 297-4129.
CALL FOR ENTRIES Monday-Feb. 13, Integrity First Bank locations in Mountain Home, Flippin, Gassville, Lakeview. Amateur Digital Photography Contest by Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. asumh.edu or (870) 508-6149.
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. "State of the Art," through Sunday. Electronic Lab Dance Party, 8-10:30 p.m. Friday. Electric Art Forum, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. 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. "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.
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. "From Trails to Tales," Erin Roland Haynes, through Jan. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. (870) 633-4480.
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. "Loosen Up With Aquamedia Painting: It's Like Four Years of Art School!," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Jan. 23. "Vivid: Works by Liz Whitney Quisgard," through Sunday. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; live models and studio space provided, take materials. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 784-2787.
HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. "Into the Wild," "The Piggott Connection," "Celebrating the Hemingways: Best Wishes From Piggott," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $5, groups and ages 65 and older $3. (870) 598-3487.
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK CULTURAL CENTER Ozark Bathhouse, Bathhouse Row. "Arkansas Champion Trees: An Artist's Journey," through August; panel discussion, documentary screening, 3-7 p.m. Saturday. 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.-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.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Here Comes the Bride," Jan. 24-May 31. 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.
21C MUSEUM HOTEL 200 N.E. A St., Bentonville. "Dis-semblance: Perceiving and Projecting Identity Today," through January. Hours: 24 hours daily. (479) 286-6500.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Baum Gallery, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. "Practice What You Preach: New Work by the UCA Art Faculty," Jan. 22-Feb. 22; reception, 4-6 p.m. Jan. 22. 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.
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) 490-1197.
COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Dance 7:30-9:30 p.m. every first, third and fifth Friday of the month. Admission: society members $4, nonmembers $5. All ages, no experience needed. (501) 603-5305.
LET'S DANCE STUDIO Tanglewood Center, 7509 Cantrell Road. Ballroom dance, 7-10 p.m. second Saturday of the month, $12, first visit $5. Latin and swing dance, lesson 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. third and fifth Fridays, $13. Group classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $10. (501) 663-7724.
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BALLROOM WITH A TWIST 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Walton Arts Center, 495 Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $26-$56. (479) 443-5600.
COMMUNITY DANCE first and third Fridays of the month, Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave., Hot Springs. Lessons, 7 p.m. Dancing, 8 p.m. (501) 617-6042.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Blue Velvet Band, Saturday. First Saturday $7.50, second Saturday $10. (501) 915-8111.
SPA CITY BOP AND SWING DANCE CLUB 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Friday of the month, VFW, 2231 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Social dancing. Free lessons with $20 membership, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Friday admission: $2. spacitydanceclub.com or (501) 760-7375.
WARD COUNTRY DANCE Hickory Street and Arkansas 319, off U.S. 67/167, Ward. Ward Country Playboys, 7 p.m. Fridays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.
Film
Central Arkansas
EARTH A NEW WILD 6 p.m. Wednesday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Screening, panel discussion. Presented by AETN, The Nature Conservancy of Arkansas, Museum of Discovery. (501) 537-3081.
THE MET: LIVE IN HD Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. The Merry Widow, 11:55 a.m. Saturday. The Merry Widow, encore: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets: $24, ages 65 and older $22, children $18. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.
PATTERNS OF EVIDENCE: EXODUS 7 p.m. Monday, Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Tickets: $11.50, ages 65 and older $10.50, children $9.50. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.
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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.
DELTA FLIX FILM AND MEDIA FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES deadline Jan. 31. Festival, April 7-11 at Arkansas State University at Jonesboro. (870) 972-3429.
THE MET: LIVE IN HD Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. The Merry Widow, 11:55 a.m. Saturday. The Merry Widow, encore: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets: $22, ages 65 and older $20, children $15. (501) 776-2282 or fathomevents.com.
PATTERNS OF EVIDENCE: EXODUS 7 p.m. Monday, Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. Tickets: $11.50, ages 65 and older $10.50, children $9.50. (501) 776-2282 or fathomevents.com.
Music
Central Arkansas
FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE ANYTHING GOES TOUR 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. With Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard. Tickets: $45-$71.50. (800) 745-3000.
MET AUDITION 1 p.m. Saturday, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Competition for Metropolitan Opera. (501) 655-1940.
MOZART'S MAGIC FLUTE 7 p.m. Jan. 22-23, Albert Pike Memorial Temple, 712 Scott St. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra with Opera In The Rock. Tickets: $25; active duty military and students $10. (501) 666-1761, Extension 100.
ORGAN CONCERT 8 p.m. Friday, Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott St. With Jens Korndorfer. (501) 375-2342.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 Main St. Big Piph & Tomorrow Maybe project: Cell Therapy, 10 p.m. Saturday, $20. Local Live: YTOG featuring Matt Dickson, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 244-9660.
TOP OF THE ROCK CHORUS' OPEN HOUSE 6:45-8 p.m. Tuesday, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship, 7315 Warden Road, Sherwood. (501) 436-9030.
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION 2:30-5 p.m. first and third Sundays of the month, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. (501) 246-4340.
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BLUEGRASS MONDAY 7 p.m. Jan. 26, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. KASU-FM, 91.9, concert series. Monroe Crossing performs. Suggested donation: $5. (870) 972-2367.
CLAUDIA BURSON 6 p.m. Jan. 24, Walmart Museum, 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. Benefits Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society. Tickets: $5. (479) 204-4773.
STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. Jan. 25, Arlington Resort Hotel, downtown Hot Springs. Admission: $10, children free. (501) 767-5482.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Randy Newman and Conway Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $30-$40. An Evening with Ricky Skaggs, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, $30-$40. (501) 450-3265.
WARFIELD CONCERT SERIES 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Lily Peter Auditorium, Phillips Community College, 1000 Campus Road, Helena-West Helena. 7 Bridges, Eagles experience band. (870) 338-8327.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE BRIDAL SHOW 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Statehouse Convention Center. Vendors, contests, do-it-yourself workshops. Tickets: $10-$35. (501) 378-3807.
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.
DUCKS UNLIMITED 10TH ANNUAL JERRY JONES SPORTSMAN'S AWARD DINNER 6 p.m. today, Chenal Country Club, 10 Chenal Club Blvd. Tickets: $125-$350. (501) 428-0004.
ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 27, Trio's, 8201 Cantrell Road. (866) 252-8721.
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.
MONSTER JAM 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Verizon Arena. Tickets $5-$45. (800) 745-3000.
PRIVATE VIEWING OF THE WHIPPING MAN Tuesday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Central Arkansas Alumnae chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority event. Silent auction, 6 p.m. Play, 7 p.m. Tickets: $35. (501) 221-1679.
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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Panel discussion: "Young and African-American in 2015," 6 p.m. Monday. Lecture: "Energy Infrastructure and Energy Security," Susan Eisenhower, 6 p.m. Tuesday. Lecture and book signing: "Outpost: Life on the Frontlines of American Diplomacy," Christopher Hill, noon Wednesday. Panel discussion: The Whipping Man, noon Jan. 22. (501) 683-5239.
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AFTERNOON OF FAIRYTALES 1-4 p.m. Saturday, The Grand, 117 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Magic show, face painting, balloon art. Tickets: $10. (479) 631-7345.
CHILLY CHEEKS 10K 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Camden Municipal Airport, Camden. Registration: $30. (870) 836-6462 or (870) 231-5913.
DAISY STATE PARK 103 E. Park St., Kirby. Cast Iron Cookware Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 31, $15; deadline, noon day before event. (870) 398-4487.
DEVIL'S DEN STATE PARK 11333 W. Arkansas 74, West Fork. Frog Watch USA Listening Workshop, 6:30-9 p.m. Jan. 23 and 9-11:30 a.m. Jan. 24; must participate in both sessions. (479) 761-3325.
ERASING BOUNDARIES: LAWRENCE COUNTY AT 200 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. today, Powhatan Historic State Park, Arkansas 25, Powhatan. History Symposium. Registration required. (870) 878-6765.
ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Magnuson Grand Hotel, 1255 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville. Information for senior citizens on estate and retirement planning by CLA Estate Services. (866) 252-8721.
FLOWER GARDEN & NATURE SOCIETY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS 9 a.m. Saturday, Student Center, Northwest Technical Institute, 709 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale. (479) 361-2198 or (479) 466-7265.
HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Astronomy programs: class, 4:30 p.m., night viewing, 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Friends of Hobbs State Park Speaker Series with Susan Young: "Down By the Old Mill Stream," 2 p.m. Jan. 25. (479) 789-5000.
JACKSONPORT STATE PARK Newport. Pearling & Shelling on the White River, 2:30 p.m. Friday. Winter Bird Feeding & Spring Butterfly Gardening Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; $15, deadline today. (870) 523-2143.
KING HOLIDAY 2015 A DAY OF SERVICE 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Benton Events Center, 17322 Interstate 30, Benton. Hosted by the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission. Health screenings, job counseling and hygiene kits. (501) 776-8068.
LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Tours, programs, crafts. (479) 890-7479.
MAGNOLIA HOLD 'EM Jan. 31, Magnolia Country Club, Magnolia. Poker tournament benefits Leadership Magnolia Class of 2015. Entry: $75. Gallery tickets: $15. (870) 235-7073.
SCRABBLE WARS 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 24, Doubletree Hotel and Suites, 301 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. Tickets: $60. (479) 273-3486.
WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE 1 Rockefeller Drive, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Social Entrepreneurship Boot Camp, July 17-19; applications through Jan. 31, rockefellerinstitute.org/SEbootcamp. (501) 727-5435.
Theater
Central Arkansas
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22-24, 29-31; 2 p.m. Jan. 25 and Feb. 1, The Public Theater, 616 Center St. Tickets: $14; students/senior citizens $11. A portion of all proceeds to benefit The Wolfe Street Foundation. (501) 224-4256.
THE LAST 5 YEARS 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 23-24, 2 p.m. Jan. 25, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $20, students and ages 65 and older $15. (501) 940-4646.
NANA'S NAUGHTY KNICKERS through Feb. 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.
NO EXIT 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 31, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $16, ages 65 and older and students $12. (501) 374-3761.
RUMPLESTILTSKIN Jan. 23-Feb. 8, Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre, Ninth and Commerce streets. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $12.50, members $10. Pay What You Can Night, 7 p.m. Jan. 22. (501) 372-4000.
THE WHIPPING MAN Jan. 23-Feb. 8, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Opening night champagne reception, 8 p.m. Jan. 23. Talk-Back Series, 9:30 p.m. Jan. 29 and Feb. 5. Sign interpreter night, 7 p.m. Feb. 4. Live from Foster's With Crossroads, 6 p.m. Feb. 6. The After-Party, 10:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Show times: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Previews, 7 p.m. Wednesday-Jan. 22; pre-show talks, 6:15 p.m. Tickets: $30-$40, students $20; Pay What You Can Night, 7 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 378-0405.
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LEGALLY BLONDE through Sunday, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Young Players Second Stage production. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $12, ages 65 and older $10, students $5. (501) 315-5483.
RUMORS through Sunday, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch St., Searcy. Actor's Showcase performance. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15. (501) 368-0111.
SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS 7:30 p.m. Friday, Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Tickets: $30-$40, students and children $10. (866) 810-0012.
SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW 7 p.m. Tuesday-Jan. 22, 8 p.m. Jan. 23-24, 2 p.m. Jan. 24-25, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Clowning arts show. Tickets: $30-$60. (479) 443-5600.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Sunday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. By appointment only. Bring picture and resume. Audition sides online one week before. Email pmensky@therep.org with August Local Request in subject. (501) 378-0405 or therep.org.
MURRY'S DINNER PLAYHOUSE 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Road. For 2015 season. Bring head shot, resume, 30-second monologue, 16 measures of song for musicals. (501) 562-3131.
THIRD IN THE HOUSE OF DIDYMUS 1 p.m. Tuesday, Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church, 1601 S. Louisiana St. Roles in feature film project. (501) 993-1288.
THE WEEKEND THEATER 10 a.m. Jan. 24, 6 p.m. Jan. 25, 1001 W. Seventh St. Last Summer at Bluefish Cove, March 13-28. Karski's Message, April 10-25. The Member of the Wedding, May 15-30. Bring photo. (501) 374-3761.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Karaoke with Larry the TableGuy, Thursdays. Jazz @ The Afterthought, Mondays, $5. Carl Mouton, Tuesdays. Open Mike Acoustic Showcase, Wednesdays. Shows at 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196.
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Josh Green, Mayday by Midnight, today. Some Guy Named Robb, Big John Miller, Friday. Trey Johnson, Just Sayin, 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.
JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. Beer pong tournament, 4 p.m. Saturday, $25. Todd Barry, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $15. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOBBY BAR 320 W. Seventh St. Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. Monday. Happy Hour Game Night, Wednesday. (501) 940-4646.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Ms. Pat, through Saturday. Will Marfori, Wednesday-Jan. 24. 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. Aaron Watson, Curtis Grimes, 8:30 p.m. today; advance $10, day of show $15. Norma Jean, 8 p.m. Friday; advance $12, day of show $14. Jaye Hammer, 8:30 p.m. Sunday; advance $15, day of show $20. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Yard Squad, Richy Rych, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $7. 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 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.
Weekend on 01/15/2015