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.
ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. Arkansas League of Artists Spring Members Show, through June 30. "The Mom Series," Lali Khalid, Friday-July 10; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. 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, Catherine Rodgers, Tuesday-Oct. 18. "54th Annual Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition," through July 26. "30 Americans"and "A Humble Hum: Rhythm of the Potter's Wheel," recent work by resident artist Ashley Morrison, through Sunday. "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.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Works by Lori Weeks, Debby Hinson, Marie Weaver, Ann Presley, Ron Almond, through June 30. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
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. "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. "A Different State of Mind," Arkansas Society of Printmakers, through June 27. 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. "Plein Air Painters of Arkansas," Victoria Harvey, Clarence Cash, Tom Herrin, Greg Lahti, Sean LeCrone, John Wooldridge, Diana Shearon, through June 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday and Sunday. (501) 375-2342.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Dinosaurs Around the World," through Oct. 18. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7; retired military, college students and ages 62 and over, $5; children 6-17, $3; active military and children under 6, free. (501) 374-4242.
COX CREATIVE CENTER 120 River Market Ave. "And Then, I: Monuments to Pivotal Moments," interactive sculpture exhibit, through June 27; receptions, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 918-3093.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "Pinafores, Purses & Pigtails," through Sept. 20. "What's Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999," continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $10; military, 5-18 or 60 and older $8; under 5 free. (501) 916-9022.
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 July 4. 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. "National Silverpoint Invitational Exhibit," through June 27. "Magic Realism," through July 11. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. "National Silverpoint Invitational Exhibit," through June 27. 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. "(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. June exhibit: "Go West, Young Man!" Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. today. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5813 Kavanaugh Blvd. Works by Trey McCarley, through June 30. Original paintings for $100, 5-7 p.m. today. 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.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. Art as Activism, panel discussion, 6:30 p.m. today. (501) 683-3593.
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 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 July 6. 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.
SPRING ART SERIES 5:30-9 p.m. today, Trio's, 8201 Cantrell Road. With Stephano's Fine Art Gallery, works by Mike Gaines and Merri Chandler. (501) 563-4218.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery III: MA Thesis Exhibition with Brady Forrester, Heather Beckwith, Yihan Wang, through June 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977.
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. Amateur Photography/Video Competition and Exhibition, through June 30. 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.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME Vada Sheid Community Development Center, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Painting and design student exhibition, through July 1. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 508-6196.
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. "Bombs, Bones & Bacteria," through Saturday. "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. "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; refreshments and program, 11 a.m. June 27. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday (June-August). 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. Call for artists: "Man vs. Machine: The Art of Expression and the Wired World," through July 1. "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. Gardening 101, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. June 25, $15. Silk painting workshop, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 27-28, $165. "Iris and Orchids in the Garden," silk paintings, through June 30, free. "Mystic Creatures: Topiary Art Takes Flight," through Aug. 31; $15, children ages 6-12 $5. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. (501) 262-9300.
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; closed through Saturday. (501) 321-2335.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 Monday-Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.
"MOSTLY LOCAL" EXHIBIT First Security Bank, 112 Volunteers Parkway, Clinton. Works by Joyce Hartmann, through Sept. 1. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday. (501) 745-6615.
MUSEUM OF THE ARKANSAS GRAND PRAIRIE 921 E. Fourth St., Stuttgart. "Delta Rediscovered: Arkansas County," through August. Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 673-7001.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. "The Jim and Nancy Blair Meso-American Art Collection," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 273-2456.
NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Road, Fairfield Bay. Works by local artists, continuing. Guest artist Sheila Parsons, through June. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 680-2740.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Rogers Fun & Games," June 27-Jan. 10. "Federals, Rebels & Bushwhackers," through Dec. 6. Art with Ashley for ages 12-18, 10 a.m.-noon June 27, $10 each session. Finders Keepers, 1 p.m. last Friday of the month. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. rogersarkansas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154.
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "Small Works on Paper," through June 26. "Through Our Young Eyes," photos by Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado, through June 26. Summer camps, various dates in June. 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, July 6-9. 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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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.
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. 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 AT MACARTHUR 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, Second floor, 503 E. Ninth St. The Strange History of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. (501) 376-4602.
MOVIES IN THE PARK sundown Wednesdays through July, First Security Amphitheater. Oz the Great & Powerful, Wednesday. Picnics and pets welcome. (501) 375-2552.
RIVERDALE 10 CINEMAS 2600 Cantrell Road. Screening of Still Alice, 7 p.m. today. (501) 296-9955.
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5 TO THRIVE 10 a.m. June 30, Malco Razorback Cinema, 3956 N. Steele Blvd., Fayetteville. Thrive Christian Church event. Screening of The Croods. Admission: $2 plus juice boxes and snacks for Children's Safety Center. (314) 591-0091.
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JAZZ CHAPTER IV 7 p.m. June 25, First United Methodist Church, 307 W. Elm St., Rogers. Tickets are required, visit fumcrogers.org. (479) 631-7997.
T TAURI MOVIE CAMP July 13-25, Batesville. For ages up to 18. Workshops: Script to Screen Narrative Filmmaking, Music Video, Cut Paper Stop Motion Animation, Depicting Zombies. Cost: $60-$100. Deadline July 1. (870) 251-1189.
Letters
Central Arkansas
WORDSWORTH BOOKS 5920 R St. Book signing: Lost Little Rock, Ray Hanley, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 663-9198.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
Music
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA ARTS ACOUSTIC ARTS SERIES The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Tim and Myles Thompson, 7:30 p.m. today. Tickets: $20. (501) 372-0210.
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.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 Main St. Local Live: Sad Daddy, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 244-9660.
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.
WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. Violinist Tarn Travers, 7:30 p.m. today, $15. The Fourth Wall Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. June 25, $15. Spektral Quartet, 7:30 p.m. June 30, $15. (501) 821-7275.
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ARKANSAS ROOTS CONCERT: FROM THE OZARKS TO THE DELTA 7 p.m. Saturday, Riceland Hall, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Performers include The Arkansas Brothers, Charles Woods, Cobb Brothers, Tim Crouch. Tickets: $20, ages 65 and older $15, students $6. (870) 972-2781.
BOTANICAL GARDENS OF THE OZARKS 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band, 7 p.m. June 30. (479) 750-2620.
THE FRONTPORCH STAGE 7-9 p.m. Saturday, downtown Mount Ida. Straight Up. (870) 867-2761.
HOT SPRINGS CONCERT BAND 6:30 p.m. Monday, Whittington Park, Hot Springs. "Out of This World." (501) 984-1678.
MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, 8 p.m. Saturday. Scotty McCreery, 8 p.m. June 27. 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 Friday-July 22, Inspiration Point, 16311 U.S. 62, Eureka Springs and Arends Arts Center, 901 S.E. J St., Bentonville. Featuring Verdi's La Traviata, Rossini's La Cenerentola and Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann. Tickets: $20 or $25. opera.org or (479) 253-8595.
A THOUSAND HORSES 7 p.m. June 25, Vada Shield Community Development Center, 1600 South College St., Mountain Home. Tickets: $25.50 floor, $15.50 risers. (870) 508-6280.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ALL ARKANSAS PREPS 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Wally Allen Ballroom, Statehouse Convention Center, 7 Statehouse Plaza. Honoring top 300 high school athletes, keynote speaker Dick Vitale. Tickets: $75. (501) 378-3807.
BERNICE GARDEN FARMERS MARKET 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25, Bernice Gardens, 1401 S. Main St. (501) 410-3938.
BLACK & BROWN COMEDY GET DOWN 8 p.m. Saturday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $47.25-$72.50. (800) 745-3000.
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 7 p.m. Saturday, Skate World, 6512 Mabelvale Cutoff Road. CARD vs. Roughneck Roller Derby. Admission: $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.
CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL MARKER DEDICATION 10 a.m. Saturday, Mount Holly Cemetery, 1200 S. Broadway. (501) 529-3802.
CODE IT!, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Venture Center, 107 E. Markham St. Technical training speaker series: Stellus Pereira on cyber security. (501) 404-9875.
FASHION ARENA EXPO 2 p.m. June 27, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Fashion shows, forums, photo shoots. Tickets: $10, $25 full access pass. (214) 962-6325.
GO! MILE 7 a.m. Saturday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. National championship mile race, mini-mile for children. Registration: no T-shirt $15, with T-shirt $25, children ages 1-9 $5 plus fees, children free with adult. (501) 663-6800.
THE GREEN CORNER STORE 1423 Main St. Father's Day Ice Cream Social, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. (501) 374-1111.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 W. Ninth St. Annual commemoration of the end of slavery. Live music, children's activities, food trucks. (501) 683-3620.
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 FULL FIGURE FASHION WEEKEND 7 p.m. June 28, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Tickets: $25, VIP $40, 17 and under $15. (501) 569-8977.
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.
NATIONAL QUILT ASSOCIATION 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Saturday, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Quilt show with vendors, workshops and lectures. Tickets: $10 per day. (614) 488-8520.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK AIR AND CUSTOM CAR SHOW 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27, North Little Rock Municipal Airport, 8200 Remount Road, North Little Rock. (501) 835-5654.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Trade days/swap meet, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 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.
PTC CRAFT CORNER Pulaski Technical College, 3000 Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. How Very Pinteresting, Pinterest class, 5:30-8:30 p.m. today, $10. Independence Day Wreath, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, $20. (501) 907-6670.
ROCK TOWN DISTILLERY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 11 a.m. Saturday, Rock Town Distillery, 1216 E. Sixth St. Release of limited-edition whiskey, free tours, drawings, food trucks. Cost: $10 whiskey/food pairing, 2 and 4 p.m. (501) 907-5244.
WINFEST 7 p.m. Saturday, River Market. Drinks, food, music by Goose. Benefits Winston Penn Wardlaw Scholarship Fund and Catholic High School Foundation. Tickets: advance $50, at the door $65. (501) 664-4625.
YOUTH FISHING DERBY Saturday, Dupree Park Lake, 1 Park St., Jacksonville. For ages 15 and under. Registration 7-8 a.m., Derby 8-10 a.m. (501) 982-4171.
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AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 26-27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 28, Conway Expo Center, 2505 E. Oak St., Conway. Decor, clothing, gourmet foods, upcycled furniture. Tickets: $7. (800) 755-5488.
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RODEO AND FIREWORKS SHOW 7:30 p.m. June 27, Atkins Riding Club Arena, 576 NE 14th St., Atkins. Tickets: $7, children $3. (479) 264-9358.
ARTOSPHERE through June 27, various locations in Northwest Arkansas. Performances, family events, art shows. Ticket prices vary. (479) 443-5600.
HELPING OUR PEOPLE EVOLVE HELP THE HOMELESS MEETING 7 p.m. today, 321 Edison St., Benton. (501) 200-2530.
HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK U.S. 278, nine miles northwest of Hope. Family Fun Day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Cowboy Jim Garling, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Historic building tours: $8, children 6-12 $4. (870) 983-2684.
LAKE GREESON DAYS 8 a.m. Friday-Sunday, Daisy State Park, 103 E. Park, Kirby. 26th Annual Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, contests, programs, tours. (870) 398-4487.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. 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.
PETIT JEAN CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET 8 a.m.-7 p.m. through Saturday, Museum of Automobiles, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. (501) 727-5427.
SMACKOVER OIL TOWN FESTIVAL through Saturday, Smackover. Tournaments, cook-offs, games. Performers include Cummins Prison Band, The McMillans, Riverbilly, Terry Lyne Moore, Lainey Wilson, Windstorm. (870) 725-3521.
SURF THE BAY WATER SPORTS FESTIVAL noon-sunset Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Fairfield Bay Marina, North Shore, Greer's Ferry Lake, Fairfield Bay. Wakesurfing, flyboarding, paddle boarding, kayaking, slides, music, races, vendors. (501) 884-4202.
THRIVE COMMUNITY COOKOUT noon June 28, Veterans Park, Fayetteville. Thrive Christian Church event. Games, children's activities. Take side dish. (314) 591-0091.
UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY noon Saturday, 4233 Arkansas 60 E., Bigelow. Food, games, and music. (501) 908-2732.
Theater
Central Arkansas
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A NEW MUSICALthrough June 28, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. this Friday. Tickets: $20, students and ages 65 and older $16. (501) 374-3761.
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY through Sunday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Show times: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. The After-Party, 11 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $30-$40. (501) 378-0405.
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.
LORD WHY CAN'T I DO RIGHT? 6 p.m. June 28, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Show time: 6 p.m. Tickets: advance $25, day of show $30. makeyoufamousentertainment.com or (229) 588-2323.
A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR BASEMENT through Saturday, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. A Church Basement Ladies musical. 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.
9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Community Theatre of Little Rock production. Tickets: $18; ages 65 and older, students, military $16; children 4-9 $8; $1 off with donation of gently used running shoes. (501) 410-2283.
THE STAR SPANGLED GIRL Tuesday-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.
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ANNIE JR. 7 p.m. June 25-27, 2 p.m. June 27-28, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave., Searcy. Tickets: $12. (501) 368-0111.
ARKANSAS NEW PLAY FESTIVAL today-June 28, Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. TheatreSquared event. Fault, 7:30 p.m. Friday. Dust, 2 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. June 28. The Dingdong, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 5:30 p.m. June 26. Uncle, 2 p.m. Sunday, 5 p.m. June 28. 24-Hour Play-off, 6 p.m. Sunday. The Quest for Don Quixote, 8 p.m. June 25, 8 p.m. June 26, 2 and 8 p.m. June 27, 2 p.m. June 28. Young Playwrights Showcase, 5:30 p.m. June 27. Passes: $40. Single tickets: $7-$15. (479) 443-5600.
ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE through June 28, Conway and North Little Rock. The Merry Wives of Windsor, 7:30 p.m. June 25-26 and 28, Argenta Farmers Market, North Little Rock; pay what you can. Fiddler on the Roof, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday, June 27, 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24; The Merchant of Venice, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Tuesday, 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27-28; Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, Conway; $28, students, military and ages 65 and older $23. As You Like It, 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25-26, 10 a.m. June 27, Reynolds Performance Hall, $10. (866) 810-0012.
AS YOU LIKE IT 6 p.m. Saturday, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, 1 Rockefeller Drive, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Condensed, outdoor performance by Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre. (501) 727-6255.
DOUBLEWIDE, TEXAS 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Lyric Theater, 115 W. Rush Ave., Harrison. Tickets: $12, $10 senior citizens /students, $8 children. (870) 391-3504.
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.
MAGIC/BIRD today-Sunday, Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Show time: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Dinner seating 90 minutes before curtain. Tickets: dinner theater $48, cabaret tables (two seats, no dinner) $60, balcony $17. (479) 631-8988.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
DEATHTRAP 2 p.m. June 27-28, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral's Mitchell House, 310 W. 17th St. Community Theatre of Little Rock production, Sept. 3-13. Cold readings from script. (501) 410-2283.
DOGFIGHT 1-4 p.m. Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Prepare 32-bar selection. Production: Aug. 20-23. Must be 16 by July 13. (501) 374-2615.
THE WEEKEND THEATER 10 a.m. Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Productions: Two Trains Running, Aug. 21-Sept. 5. The Shape of Things, Sept. 25-Oct. 10. God's Man in Texas, Nov. 6-22. Cold readings from scripts. Take 4-by-4 or smaller head shot. (501) 374-3761.
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SNOW WHITE 2 p.m. June 28, Rialto Theatre, 215 E. Broadway, Morrilton. For children 7-13. Production: July 30-Aug. 2. (501) 772-3627.
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. Byron, Even Odds, today. Brian Ramsey, Donna Massey & Blue-Eyed Soul, Friday. Greg Madden, Shari Bales, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Parker Francis, Wednesday. Happy hour bands start at 5 or 5:30 p.m., headline bands at 9. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.
THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Hogging the Mic, 8 p.m. Tuesday and June 30, $5. (501) 372-0210.
JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. One Less Reason, Prosevere, Synphormi, 9 p.m. Saturday, $10. Dizzy Wright, Jahni Denver, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $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. John Roy, through Saturday. John Morgan, Wednesday-June 27. 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. Karaoke with DJ Greg, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Guy Forsyth Band, 8 p.m. Wednesday; advance $8, day of show $10. Who's Your Daddy? Challenge, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today. Karaoke and dance with DJ Greg, 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays. (501) 372-7707.
WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Splendid Chaos, Friday-Saturday. 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, free. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays, free. 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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