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. Art of Motion: Tango, 7 p.m. today, $10. Delta Exhibition, through Sept. 20. “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 Sunday. “Foundation Collection” and “Masterworks,” continuing. Museum School art classes and workshops for children and adults; call or visit website for schedule and costs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. arkansasartscenter.org or (501) 372-4000.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Indoor sidewalk sale, today-Saturday. 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.
ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 779-1475.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. “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. “A Range of Options,” Eric Spann, Friday-Sept. 4; reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. 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.
CO-OP ART STUDIO OPEN HOUSE 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Tanglewood Shopping Center, Suite 97, Cantrell Road and Mississippi Street. Third anniversary celebration. (501) 940-9956.
COX CREATIVE CENTER 120 River Market Ave. “Light Through the Pines,” through Aug. 31; meet the photographers, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 14. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 918-3093.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. Creative Sundays at Esse, writing, drawing and crafting workshops for children 8-12, 11 a.m. Aug. 2, $15. “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. K-9 Hero noon today, meet the Jacksonville Police Department’s K-9 officer, all ages. 5 p.m. today, showing of movie Batman. 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Learn to Knit, ages 13+, registration required, bring size 9 needles, yarn provided. Adult Game Day, noon every Wednesday in July, ages 18+. “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 221 Second and Center streets. “For the Beauty of the Earth,” Mary Ann Stafford, through Aug. 11. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. “Southern Abstraction,” Friday-Sept. 12. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. “(Everyday) Interpretations: Cindy Arsaga, Joe Morzuch and Adam Posnak,” through 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. today. 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. “First Call: American Posters of World War I,” through Nov. 30. “By the President in the Name of Congress,” “From Turbulence to Tranquility: The Little Rock Arsenal,” “The Sun Never Sets on the Mighty Jeep,” “War and Remembrance: The 1911 United Confederate Veterans Reunion,” “Through the Camera’s Eye: The Allison Collection of World War II Photographs,” continuing. Alger Cadet Gun exhibit, continuing. Vintage Military Vehicle Show 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 25. 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. “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. 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.
SCOTT PLANTATION SETTLEMENT 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Tours of historic buildings. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday through third weekend of November. Tours: $3, children under 12 $2. (501) 351-5737.
THE SHOWROOM 2313 Cantrell Road. “Summer Celebration of Art,” works by Caton and Jan Gartrell, through Aug. 14. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 372-7373.
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 AIR AND MILITARY MUSEUM Drake Field, 4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. Airport Days, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. third Saturday of the month through August. (479) 521-4947.
ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL 110 E. Main St., Mountain View. Assortment of craft and visual arts workshops through Aug. 31. Visit arkansascraftschool.org for list of events. (870) 269-8397.
ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Art camp, 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.
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. Dancing into the Future, presented by Alice Bloch, 7 p.m. today. Eleven’s Riedel Comparative Glass Seminar, 6 p.m. Sunday, $90. Art Talk with Director of Curatorial Affairs Margi Conrads, 1 p.m. Monday. Art Book Club: The Philosophy of Andy Warhol, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Ozarkumentaries 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; Conversation with artist Jamie Wyeth, 7 p.m. July 24, $10. Anitmated Animals!, 1 p.m. July 25; Drop-In Drawing, 1 p.m. July 26. Demonstrations, classes, art talks.“Jamie Wyeth,” July 25-Oct. 5. “Warhol’s Nature,” through Oct. 5. “The Simple Pleasures of Still Life,” through Sept. 14. “Fish Stories: Early Images of American Game Fish,” through Sept. 21. “Changing Perspectives of Native Americans,” through Aug. 3. 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, through Saturday; $10 per day/session. “Dawn Holder: New Work,” 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.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. “Brush Strokes,” through July 31. “Herbal Gifts and Seasonal Decor” 1:30 p.m. Sunday, $35; “Adenium, Anyone? Gardening on the Dry Side” 10:30 a.m. July 24, $15; “Less Is More! Secrets of Keyhole Gardening” 1 p.m. July 24, $15. Culinary Series: “Gourmet on a Budget” 1:30 p.m. July 26, $45. (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.
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. Stage Makeup for ages 12 and up, through Friday. Photography for ages 8 and older, Monday-July 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
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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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. 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
MOVIES IN THE PARK sundown Wednesdays through July, First Security Amphitheater. The Goonies, Wednesday. Iron Man 3, July 29.Picnics and pets welcome. (501) 375-2552.
RON ROBINSON THEATER 100 River Market Ave. Harry Potter series, July 26-Aug. 1. Tickets: Harry Potter $7, others $5. (501) 918-3086.
Letters
Central Arkansas
FICTION WRITERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon fourth Saturday of every month, Dining Room 3, Baptist Medical Center, 9601 Interstate 630, Exit 7. All interested parties welcome. Membership: $20. fwca.org or (501) 982-1793.
FRIENDS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARIES 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, The Main Library, 100 S Rock St. Used book sale. (501) 918-3000.
OXFORD AMERICAN 1300 Main St. Book reading: The World’s Largest Man by Harrison Scott Key, 4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 374-0001.
PENPOINT WRITERS GROUP 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month , Amy Sanders Library, 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood. Discussions, readings, critiques. First three visits free, $15 per year. (501) 982-1793.
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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 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 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, listeners welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.
AN EVENING OF JAZZ 6 p.m. every second Sunday, 7:30 p.m. every fourth Friday, Hall of Stars, 5001 W. 34th St. With Lorenzo “Ren” Smith and friend. Admission: $10. (501) 590-0177 or (501) 838-0205.
THE EAGLES 8 p.m. July 27, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $54.50-$176.50. (800) 745-3000.
IRON TONGUE AND ADAM FAUCETT & THE TALL GRASS 7 p.m. Friday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $10. arkansassounds.org or (501) 320-5715.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 Main St. Local Live: Nan Maureen, 7:30 p.m. July 29. (501) 244-9660.
WILDWOOD ACADEMY OF MUSIC & THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. WAMA Vocal Faculty & Friends, 7:30 p.m. today; WildMusic Singers Student Presentation, 3 p.m. Friday; Master Class with Maria Natale and Kyung-Neun Na, Wednesday Maria Natale with Kyung-Neun Na, 7:30 p.m. July 23; Intermediate and Advanced Singers Student Presentation, 3 p.m. July 24; WAMA Vocalist at Dickie-Stephens Park, 7 p.m. July 28; Intermediate and Advanced Singers Student Presentation, 3 p.m. July 31.(501) 821-7275.
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HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK U.S. 278, 9 miles northwest of Hope. Nighthawk Band, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Historic building tours: $8, children 6-12 $4. (870) 983-2684.
FINISH LINE THEATER Oaklawn, 2705 Central Ave., Hot Springs. KC and The Sunshine Band, 7 p.m. July 24, $40, $55. (501) 623-4411, Extension 497.
MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Loverboy and Lita Ford, 8 p.m. July 25. Bret Michaels, 8 p.m. Aug. 1. 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.
MURPHY USA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Union Square, 100 N. Washington Ave., El Dorado. Brothers Osborne, 7 p.m. July 25. (870) 862-4747.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS through Wednesday, 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.
PLAY IT FORWARD 6:30 p.m. Saturday, The Walmart Museum, 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. With David Starr. Benefits Open Avenues. Tickets: $5. (479) 277-8923.
STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. July 26, Arlington Resort Hotel, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Tickets: $10. (501) 767-5482.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Widespread Panic, 7:30 p.m. Friday, $31. Fifth Harmony, 7 p.m. July 24, $15. (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.
CALS RON ROBINSON THEATER 100 River Market Ave. Genealogy Conference featuring Lisa Louise Cooke, 9 a.m- 4 p.m. July 25. (501) 918-3033.
CASINO NIGHT 3 p.m. Saturday, 1400 W. Markham St., Suite 104. Variety of casino games and Texas Hold ’em Tournament. Tickets: $40, $50 buy-in for tournament. (501) 821-5500.
CENTERS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES FOUNDATION FAMILY FUN FEST 11-2 p.m. July 25, Big Rock Mini Golf & Fun Park, 11411 Baseline Road. foundation@cfyf.org. (501) 666-9436.
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.
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 327-9222.
COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS 10 a.m.-noon Mondays and Wednesdays in July, 1-3 p.m. today, Monday, Wednesday and July 24, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. Cost: class $20-$45. (501) 603-1262.
FAMILIES ARE SPECIAL BBQ BASH 11 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, 6701 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Auctions, raffles and barbecue lunch provided by local restaurants. $10, $5 for children. (501) 758-9184.
FLYING SAUCER, 323 President Clinton Ave., 5-8 p.m. July 23, Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser, $1 of every glass purchased donated to cystic fibrosis. 7-10 p.m. July 30, Marshall Beer Dinner, $30 for UFO members, $35 for nonmembers. Admission includes a four-course dinner paired with five different beers. (501) 372-8032.
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.
LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31,Tuesdays through Aug. 25, River Market Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave. (501) 375-2552.
LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $10, ages 60 and older and children 1-12 $8. (501) 666-2406.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART MEETING 1 p.m. third Thursday of the month, 315 E. Capitol Ave. (501) 455-6200.
MIRACLE CHASERS TRIATHLON 8 a.m. July 25, University of Arkansas of Little Rock, 2801 S University Ave. Triathlon for children ages 6-15. $20. (501) 364-2094.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Craft workshops and lessons, call for schedule and prices. Exhibits of past agricultural equipment, continuing. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $4, children 6-12 $3, plus tax. (501) 961-1409.
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ARKANSAS STEAK COOK-OFF CHAMPIONSHIP 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Benton Event Center, 17322 Interstate 30, Benton. Tickets: appetizers $5, dinner $20. (501) 860-7002.
CADDO CREEK GOLF TOURNAMENT 10 a.m. every third Saturday of the month, 4009 Arkansas 7, Bismarck. Tickets: $50, includes catered lunch. (501) 865-3666.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY 10 a.m. Saturday, Vilonia Military Museum, 53 N. Mt. Olive, Vilonia. Motorcycle Run to raise money for the purchase of wreaths for Wreaths Across America Ceremony. (501) 257-0040.
5 TO THRIVE 6 p.m. Friday, Thrive Christian Church, 2857 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. Water works and ice cream. (314) 591-0091.
LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. July Programs: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday; 3 p.m. Tuesday; 4 p.m. Wednesday; 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 24; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. July 25; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 26; 10 a.m. July 28. (479) 890-7477.
NWA ROLLER DERBY 5 p.m. Saturday, Starlight Skatium, 612 N College Ave., Fayetteville. “United We Skate” Co-Ed Roller Derby Mash-up. Tickets: $10. (850) 443-6097.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Acclaimed finger-style guitarist Muriel Anderson, 2-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday; per show $12, both $19.50. Admission unless otherwise indicated: $12, children ages 6-12 $7. (870) 269-3851.
SHOWDOWN AT SUNSET 6:30 p.m. July 26, Aug. 30, 101 W. Main St., El Dorado. (870) 862-4747.
SUNDAYS AT THE WALMART MUSEUM 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. Musical performance and education with School of Rock, 2 p.m. July 26. (479) 277-8923.
Theater
Central Arkansas
AMERICAN IDIOT Friday-Aug. 9, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 7 show, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20, ages 65 and older and students $16. (501) 374-3761.
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.
MRS. MINIVER Tuesday-Aug.1, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Show times: 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10-$60. (501) 353-1443.
THE STAR-SPANGLED GIRL through Saturday, 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 Through Sunday, 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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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! Today-Sunday, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Show times: 7 p.m. through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12, ages 65 and older $10, students $5. (501) 315-5483.
SHREK THE MUSICAL July 24-26, July 30- Aug. 2, Aug. 6-9, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Show times: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $48 dinner theater, $60 cabaret tables, $17 balcony seats. (479) 631-8988.
THE WIZARD OF OZ 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday , Monday and Wednesday-July 25, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and July 26, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Spirit of Oz matinee with costume contest Sunday. Tickets: $20, members $15, children $10. (870) 862-5474.
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. Jocko, Pamela K. Ward, today. Ramona & The Soul Rhythms, Friday. Some Guy Named Robb, Raising Grey, Saturday. 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. Irenka, 7 p.m. today. Hydrogen Child, 7 p.m. Friday. Here Come the Mummies, Laura Reed, The Big Dam Horns, 9 p.m. Saturday, $15. 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. 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. Juvenile, Young Freq, Yung 2, Errol Westbrook, Eason 550, Country Boyz, Eside Shawty, 9 p.m. today; advance $20, day of show $25, VIP $50. Four on the Floor, 9 p.m. Saturday, $5. Eve to Adam, Nomara, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, $10. Mickey Avalon, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $10-$15. Karaoke with DJ Greg, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Quaker City Night Hawks, 9 p.m. Friday, $7. Mountain Sprout with The Honeycutters, 9 p.m. Saturday; advance $8, day of show $10. Karaoke and dance with DJ Greg, 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays. (501) 372-7707.
WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Pamela K. Ward and the Last Call Orchestra, 10 p.m. Friday, $7. Dirty White Boys, 10 p.m. Saturday, $7. Big Stack, 10 p.m. July 31, $7. (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.