Weekend Calendar

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Daniel Dugar, 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 LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Daniel Dugar, 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.

Events are free unless otherwise noted.

Art & Exhibits

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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

In consideration of the July Fourth holiday, the Little Rock Farmers Market will open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. today instead of Saturday. Regular hours resume Tuesday.

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ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. “The Mom Series,” Lali Khalid, through July 10. Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 225-5600.

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ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. "The Mom Series," Lali Khalid, through July 10. Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 225-5600.

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "Inspired by Nature," David Paul Cook, Victoria Harvey, through Oct. 18. "54th Annual Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition," through July 26. "Paul Signac: Drawings and Watercolors: The James T. Dyke Collection," through July 19. "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.

ARTS IN EDUCATION CALL FOR APPLICATIONS through July 10. For performing, literary, visual artists to work with teachers and students in schools and programs. arkansasarts.org or (501) 324-9766.

BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. Second Friday Art Night with Caren Garner, music by Gregg and Asha McGowan, 5-8 p.m. July 10. "Arkansas Arts Educators State Youth Art Show," through Aug. 29. "Human Faces and Landscapes: Paintings by Sui Hoe Khoo" and "White River Memoirs," through July 25. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. John Wooldridge, through July 10. 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. 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. "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," July 10-Aug. 31; meet the photographers, 5-8 p.m. July 10 and Aug. 14. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 918-3093.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. Creative Sundays at Esse, writing, drawing and crafting workshops for children 8-12, 11 a.m. July 12, Aug. 2. "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.

ESTHER DEWITT NIXON LIBRARY 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. "Prehistory of the Jacksonville Area," continuing. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. (501) 457-5038.

GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. "Morning Tides," Robert Bean, and "Recent Musings," Stephen Cefalo, through July 11. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.

GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. "Zeitgeist," group exhibition, through Saturday. 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. "Magic Realism," through July 11. "Southern Abstraction," July 17-Sept. 12; reception, 5-8 p.m. July 17. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "(Everyday) Interpretations: Cindy Arsaga, Joe Morzuch and Adam Posnak," through Aug. 9. "Suggin Territory: The Marvelous World of Folklorist Josephine Graham," through Nov. 29. "Recent Acquisitions," through Aug. 23. Knife Gallery, "We Walk in Two Worlds: The Caddo, Osage and Quapaw in Arkansas," Arkansas Made Gallery, continuing. Hourly tours (except noon) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Store hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $2.50, ages 65 and over $1.50, children 17 and under $1. (501) 324-9351.

L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. July exhibit: "The Wild Ones" giclee drawing, 7 p.m. July 16. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. landlbeckartgallery.com or (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.

M2 GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. "Mikesell & Emile," Michele Mikesell and Jennifer Emile Freeman, new works by Dan Thornhill, Bryan Frazier, V.L. Cox, Spencer Zahm, through July. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 225-6257.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. World record Tesla coil, Saturday. "Mindbender Mansion," through Sept. 7. Regular hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $10, children 1-12 $8. museumofdiscovery.org or (501) 396-7050.

OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. "Lights! Camera! Arkansas!" through July. "Different Spokes," through February 2016. 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. Works by Sister Maria Liebeck, through Monday. 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.

WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. "Inspired by Wildwood," through Aug. 2. 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. "American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition," through Aug. 11. 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 CRAFT SCHOOL 110 E. Main St., Mountain View. Classes in papermaking, painting, beading, wood turning, clay, more. Call for schedule and tuition. arkansascraftschool.org or (870) 269-8397.

ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Local art exhibit reception, 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Art camp, July 13-17, Aug. 3-6. Classes for all ages; call for schedule and costs. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE England Center Art Gallery, Center and Orange streets, Beebe. Works by James W. Schneider, through August. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 882-4495.

ART ON THE GREEN 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Conway. Oil painting with Bonnie McKay, take canvas, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 2 p.m. Wednesdays, $25-$100. (501) 205-1922.

THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. "Exploring the Frontier: Arkansas 1540-1840," through Sept. 26. Education and art programs for adults and children; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 536-3375.

CALICO ROCK MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 104 Main St., Calico Rock. "The Jot 'Em Down Store" and "One-Room School," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 297-4129.

CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM 930 Clinton Drive, Fayetteville. "Clinton Meets Kennedy," continuing. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission $8. (479) 444-0066.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. "Warhol's Nature," Saturday-Oct. 5. "The Simple Pleasures of Still Life," through Sept. 14. "Fish Stories: Early Images of American Game Fish," through Sept. 21. "Changing Perspectives of Native Americans," through Aug. 3. 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. "The Arkansas Delta Duo: The Art of Tim Jacob and the Art of Norwood Creech," through Aug. 22. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 338-4350 or (800) 358-0972.

FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by Yun Kim, through August. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-6476.

FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Motorcycle Memories," through Aug. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 783-7841.

FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "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. Art Camp for ages 3-6, July 14-18; $10 per day/session. "Dawn Holder: New Work," through July 19. 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. "Brush Strokes," through July 31. "Gardening with Heirlooms" workshop with Janet Carson, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 13, $60. (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.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. Summer exhibit with Taimur Cleary, Dolores Justus, Emily Wood, Michael Ashley, Robyn Horn, Rebecca Thompson, through July 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.

MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-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.

QUILTFEST: INSPIRATION IS EVERYWHERE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 10-11, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Vendors, quilt show. Admission: $5. hsaquiltguild.com or (501) 318-0947.

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.

SMALL WORKS ON PAPER EXHIBITION CALL FOR ENTRIES, Arkansas Arts Council, call for 2016 submissions, deadline July 24. arkansasarts.org or (501) 324-9766.

SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Juried art competition, through July 30. 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.

SUMMER WORKSHOPS Ritz Civic Center, 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. For children and youth. Theatrical Character Development for ages 10 and older, Monday-July 9. Stage Makeup for ages 12 and up, July 13-17. Photography for ages 8 and older, July 20-24. (870) 762-1744.

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.

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.

LET'S DANCE STUDIO Tanglewood Center, 7509 Cantrell Road. Ballroom dance, 7-10 p.m. second Saturday of the month, $12, first visit $5. Latin and swing dance, lesson 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. third and fifth Fridays, $13. Group classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $10. (501) 663-7724.

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SPA CITY BOP AND SWING DANCE CLUB 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Friday of the month, VFW, 2231 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Social dancing. Free lessons with $20 membership, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Friday admission: $2. spacitydanceclub.com or (501) 760-7375.

WARD COUNTRY DANCE Hickory Street and Arkansas 319, off U.S. 67/167, Ward. Ward Country Playboys, 7 p.m. Fridays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.

Film

Central Arkansas

FLIX ON THE BRICKS sundown July 9, Esther DeWitt Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Red Tails. (501) 982-1511.

48 HOUR FILM PROJECT COMPETITION KICKOFF 6-7 p.m. July 10, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. (501) 320-5715 or48hourfilm.com/en/littlerock.

THE MET: SUMMER ENCORE SCREENINGS Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. La Traviata, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets: $13.63. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.

MOVIES IN THE PARK sundown Wednesdays through July, First Security Amphitheater. Despicable Me, Wednesday. Picnics and pets welcome. (501) 375-2552.

RON ROBINSON THEATER 100 River Market Ave. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, 10 p.m. July 10. Song of the Sea, 2 p.m. July 11. The Harry Potter series, July 26- Aug. 1. Tickets: Harry Potter $7, others $5. (501) 918-3086.

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MOVIES AT THE MARKET 7:30 p.m. today, Hot Springs Farmers Market, Broadway and Orange Street. Raiders of the Lost Ark. (501) 321-2027.

Letters

Central Arkansas

RIVER MARKET POETS 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 603-0290.

ROCKTOWN SLAM 7:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Poetry slam. Cover: $5. Competition fee: $10. (501) 541-0681.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.

Music

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.

CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL PARK 200 President Clinton Ave. Old Crow Medicine Show, 7:30 p.m. July 16, $40. (800) 745-3000.

RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131.

SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 Main St. Local Live: The Brenda and Ellis Band, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; QNote, 7:30 p.m. July 15. Rosen Music Big Band, 7 p.m. July 14, $10. (501) 244-9660.

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COURT SQUARE CONCERT SERIES 2-4 p.m. Sunday, downtown Mountain View. Lazy Goat String Band. (870) 269-3851.

AN EVENING OF OPERA SCENES 7:30-9 p.m. July 14, Inspiration Point, 16311 U.S. 62 W., Eureka Springs. Opera in the Ozarks presentation. Tickets: $20 and $25. (479) 253-8595.

HOT SPRINGS CONCERT BAND 6:30 p.m. Monday, Whittington Park, Hot Springs. Music of the 1960s. (501) 984-1678.

LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Admission: members $5, nonmembers $10. (870) 536-3375.

MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES 1701 E. Grand Ave. (U.S. 70 East), Hot Springs. The Charlie Daniels Band, 8 p.m. Saturday. Sidewalk Prophets, 8 p.m. July 10. Newsboys, 8 p.m. July 11. Park tickets: $59.99; ages 55 and older and children under 4 feet $36.99. Reserved seating: online $8, at the door $10. (501) 624-0100.

OPERA IN THE OZARKS through July 22, Inspiration Point, 16311 U.S. 62, Eureka Springs, and Arend Arts Center, 901 S.E. J St., Bentonville. Verdi's La Traviata, Rossini's La Cenerentola and Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann. Tickets: $20, $25. opera.org or (479) 253-8595.

SPENCER'S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976.

WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Widespread Panic, 7:30 p.m. July 17, $31. (479) 443-5600.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

BERNICE GARDEN FARMERS MARKET 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25, Bernice Gardens, 1401 S. Main St. (501) 410-3938.

BIG BANG ON THE RANGE 6 p.m. Saturday, Jacksonville Shooting Sports Complex, 2800 Graham Road, Jacksonville. Inflatables, fireworks display. Fireworks begin 9:30 p.m. (501) 241-2441.

FIRECRACKER FAST 5K 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Kavanaugh Boulevard and University Avenue to War Memorial Stadium. Presented by Fleet Feet Sports Easy Runner. Registration: advance $25, day of race $30. (501) 221-0017.

FIREWORKS FRENZY 8 p.m. Saturday, Little Rock Marriott, 3 Statehouse Plaza. Views of fireworks, music. Benefits The Easter Seals Guardians. Tickets: $25, children 12 and under $10. (501) 227-3706.

HEIFER HOUR 11 a.m.-noon second Saturday of the month and every Tuesday in July, Heifer Village, World Ave. Interactive family fun with a take-home craft. (501) 907-2697.

ICE CREAM HAPPY HOUR 5-7 p.m. July 9, The Green Corner Store, 1423 Main St. Loblolly Creamery ice cream, boozy floats, sidewalk chalk art. Benefits Thea Foundation. (501) 379-9512.

LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31,Tuesdays through Aug. 25, River Market Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave. Special market, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. today. (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. (501) 666-2406.

MAUMELLE GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Maumelle Senior Services Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle. Topics and speakers. (501) 349-7212.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK FRIENDS OF ANIMALS 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $25. (501) 758-5482.

PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Homegoods Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 11. 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.

POPS ON THE RIVER noon-9 p.m. Saturday, River Market. Children's activities, car show, shopping, food trucks, bands, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, fireworks. (501) 378-3807.

PRACTICAL SELF-DEFENSE CLASS 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Pulaski Technical College Business and Industry Center, 3303 E. Roosevelt Road. Cost: $25. (501) 907-6670.

A VERY VEGGIE FOURTH OF JULY 4-8 p.m. today, Bernice Sculpture Garden, South Main Street and Daisy L. Gatson Bates Avenue. Vegetarian dish and drink showcase. (504) 232-8098.

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COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS 10 a.m.-noon Mondays and Wednesdays in July, 1-3 p.m. July 14 and 16, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. Cost: class $20-$45. (501) 603-1262.

CROSSROADS CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT 10:30 a.m. July 13, The Ridges at Village Creek, 4144 Arkansas 284, Wynne. Four person scramble. Cost: $125 per golfer or $500 per team. (870) 238-5300.

CURE HHT ARKANSAS WALK 5:30 p.m. July 11, Centerpoint Public School, 755 Arkansas 8 East, Amity. Fundraiser to fight hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. (410) 357-9932.

FLEUR DELICIOUS WEEKEND Tuesday-July 12, Eureka Springs. French-themed celebration and indulgences. fleurdeliciousweekend.com or (479) 253-6807.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CHUCKWAGON RACES Friday-Sunday, Posey Hollow Horsecamp, Mena. Race, Dutch oven cooking contest, trail rides, music, camping. Cost: $10-$40. (479) 216-7552.

INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Super Duty Docks and Lift, 47 Carter Dairy Road, Hot Springs. (501) 321-2027.

OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Fourth of July celebration with games, music, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Traditional Shape-note Singing, July 9-11. Handcrafted Evening in the Park free open house in the Craft Village, 7-10 p.m. July 10. Ozark Summer Day Camp for ages 8-12: July 13-17, deadline July 6; $60. Admission unless otherwise indicated: $12, children ages 6-12 $7. (870) 269-3851.

POWHATAN HISTORIC STATE PARK 31 S. Second St., Powhatan. History Detective Day Camp, children ages 7-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-July 9, $75 includes lunches, snacks, materials, equipment. (870) 878-6765.

RUN FOR VETS 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Veterans Memorial Park, 112 E. Center St., Fayetteville. Race, music by Eben Jones, snacks. Registration: $25. (479) 444-5028.

SPA BLAST 4 p.m. to dark Friday, Oaklawn, Hot Springs. Family friendly, live music, food and fireworks. oaklawn.com or (501) 623-4411.

Theater

Central Arkansas

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.

THE STAR SPANGLED GIRL through July 18, 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.

XANADU July 9-19, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15-$20. (501) 374-2615.

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AS YOU LIKE IT 7 p.m. Friday, Ozark Heritage Arts Center, 410 Oak St., Leslie. Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre performance for families. Tickets: $5. (870) 448-2557.

THE GREAT PASSION PLAY 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs. Show times: 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through July 25, Tuesdays through Aug. 11. Tickets: $26.50, ages 12-16 $16.50, children 4-11 $12.50. (800) 882-7529.

OKLAHOMA! July 9-12, 16-19, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Show times: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12, ages 65 and older $10, students $5. (501) 315-5483.

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. Chris DeClerk, Mayday by Midnight, today. Alex Summerlin, Nerd Eye Blind, Friday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. 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. Seth Walker, 9 p.m. today, $5. 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. Daniel Dugar, 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. One More Time: A Tribute to Daft Punk, 9 p.m. today, $10-$15. Drummers in the House, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, $10. Karaoke with DJ Greg, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.

STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Mingo Fishtrap, 9 p.m. today, $10. Mothwind Music Video Wrap Party with Stephen Neeper & The Wild Hearts and Becoming Elephants, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. Carolyn Wonderland, 9 p.m. Saturday, $5. Lushes with The Casual Pleasures and The Uh Huhs, 8 p.m. Sunday, $5. Karaoke and dance with DJ Greg, 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays. (501) 372-7707.

VINO'S Seventh and Chester streets. I Was Afraid, Headcold, 7 p.m. Friday, $5. (501) 375-8466.

WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Mayday by Midnight, Friday. All shows start at 10 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. Cover: $7 unless otherwise indicated. (501) 224-7665.

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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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