Weekend Calendar

Events are free unless otherwise noted.

Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. Arkansas League of Artists Spring Members Show, Tuesday-June 30; reception, 6-8 p.m. June 5. 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. Films for a Sunday Afternoon: Jean-Michel Basquiat: Radiant Child, 2 p.m. Sunday. Art on Art: An Ekphrastic Slam, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Film: Carrie Mae Weems: Speaking of Art, noon June 5. Film Series: Through a Lens Darkly: Carrie Mae Weems, Lyle Ashton Harris, Deborah Willis, Hank Willis Thomas, 2 p.m. June 7. "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 June 21. "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 Bob Snider, Ron Almond, Seth Bailey, Loren Bartnicke and Louise Harris, Saturday-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. "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.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "Common Threads," through Sunday. "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. Works by Greg Lahti, and "WPA & Art From the Great Depression," today. "Zeitgeist," group exhibition, June 4-July 4; reception, 5-8 p.m. June 4. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211.

GALLERY 360 900 S. Rodney Parham Road. "Flora & Fauna," Rachel Trusty and Beth Whitlow, through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 993-0012.

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. "Page Turners," collages by Bryan Collier, through June 13. 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. "Suyao Tian: Entangled Beauty," through June 7. "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. May exhibit: "Backyard Birds." June exhibit: "Go West, Young Man!" Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. June 18. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.

LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5813 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Summer Color," Rosemary Parker and Sharon Franke, through Saturday. 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. Laughter & Lyrics: Phyllis Stickney, 7 p.m. Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.

M2 GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. Works by Lisa Krannichfeld, through June 12. 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 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.

PAINT NITE 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Zin Wine Bar, 300 River Market Ave. Painting class with Adam Crockett. Cost: $25-$45. (501) 410-3252.

PYRAMID ART, BOOKS & CUSTOM FRAMING 1001 Wright Ave. "Page Turners: Original Illustrations by Bryan Collier," through June 13. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, by appointment Sunday. (501) 372-5824.

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. Works by Tony Dow and Maryam Moeeni. (501) 563-4218.

THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "Rivers, Buildings, Streets, Bridge," John Kushmaul, through Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.

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.

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ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL 110 E. Main St., Mountain View. Sustainability Week with special workshops and lectures, through Saturday. 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. Call for artists: for display monthly at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Amateur Photography/Video Competition and Exhibition, deadline today; exhibit, June 7-30; reception, 1-3 p.m. June 7. Art camp, June 8-12, 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-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. Art camp for ages 10-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 8-12, $50. Works by Ava Jane Newell, through June. Watercolor workshop with Sheila Parsons, 1 p.m. Friday, potluck lunch. 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 June 20. "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. "The Simple Pleasures of Still Life," through Sept. 14. "Fish Stories: Early Images of American Game Fish," through Sept. 21. "Van Gogh to Rothko: Masterworks From the Albright-Knox Art Gallery," through Monday; $10, children 17 and under and members free. "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.

FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by Diana Foote and Joan Bland, through May. 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 REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. 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. "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. May exhibit: Rebecca Thompson and Michael Ashley. Summer exhibit with Taimur Cleary, Dolores Justus, Emily Wood, Michael Ashley, Robyn Horn, Rebecca Thompson, June 5-July 31; reception, 5-9 p.m. June 5. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment; closed June 7-20. (501) 321-2335.

MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 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. "Federals, Rebels & Bushwhackers," through Dec. 6. "Here Comes the Bride," through Sunday. County Fair Family Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 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.

SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "Health Impressions: A Selection of Artwork for El Dorado's School Based Health Center," through Friday. "The Viewfinder," through Monday. Call for entries: juried art competition, deadline Saturday. 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. Beginning Acting for ages 8-14, June 15-19. 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.

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. "Sue Johnson: Ready-Made Dream" and "Jennifer Levonian: Her Slip Is Showing and Other Stories," through Monday. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and before performances. (479) 443-5600.

Dance

Central Arkansas

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1 DANCES 315 E. Capitol Ave. Music and dances, 7 p.m. first and third Friday, 6:30 p.m. every Sunday. Admission $5. (501) 372-2608.

ARKANSAS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY every Monday, Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Beginners class, 7-8 p.m. Intermediate and advanced class, 8-9 p.m. No partner or experience required. Cost: $5 per night. (501) 821-4746.

BESS CHISUM STEPHENS COMMUNITY CENTER 12th and Cleveland streets. Little Rock Country Dancers, 7-9 p.m. first, second and third Sundays; lessons 6-7 p.m.; $5; (501) 821-9353. Ballroom, Latin and Swing Social Dance Association, 7-11 p.m. first, second and fourth Fridays; free dance lessons with admission, 7-8 p.m.; members $10, guests $13; blsdance.org, (501) 221-7568. Little Rock Bop Club, 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday; beginning swing-dance lessons (free with admission), 7-8 p.m.; members $4, guests $7; littlerockbopclub.com or (501) 350-4712. Square Dance, 2-4 p.m. every Thursday, $4. (501) 255-2045.

COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Dance 7:30-9:30 p.m. every first, third and fifth Friday of the month. Admission: society members $4, nonmembers $5. All ages, no experience needed. (501) 603-5305.

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.

DANCE FUSION 7:30 p.m. June 6, Breedlove Auditorium, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Western Arkansas Ballet Pre-Professional Company performance. Admission: $5. (479) 785-0152.

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.

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. Southwind, Saturday. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.

WESTERN ARKANSAS BALLET 4701 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Company open auditions ages 11-13 at 4-5:30 p.m. and ages 14 and up 6-8 p.m. today; registration 30 minutes prior; audition fee: $25. Dance Camps, June 15-19 and 22-26; $50-$75. (479) 785-0152 or waballet.org.

Film

Central Arkansas

MOVIES IN THE PARK sundown Wednesdays through July, First Security Amphitheater. Divergent, Wednesday. Ghostbusters, June 10. Picnics and pets welcome. (501) 375-2552.

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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

ARKANSAS AUTHOR ROUNDUP 10 a.m. June 6, Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library & Learning Center, 4800 W. 10th St. With Carol Dabney, Sharrol Frederick, Misti Kenison, Erica Taylor, Ebony White. (501) 978-3870.

ARKANSAS WRITERS CONFERENCE June 5-6, Pulaski Technical College, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Keynote speakers T.J. Mackay and Linda Apple, workshops, sales. Cost: $25-$60. (501) 833-2756.

WORDSWORTH BOOKS 5920 R St. Book signing: Ring of Five: A Novella and Four Stories, Frank H. Thurmond, 1-3 p.m. June 6. (501) 663-9198.

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CARLISLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 105 E. Fifth St., Carlisle. Author Roger Bishop signing and reading Remembrances of My Carlisle Days, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (501) 519-1202.

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. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.

ARKANSAS SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES 7 p.m. Friday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Music by The Wildflowers (Amy Garland, Bonnie Montgomery, Mandy McBryde). Tickets: $10. (501) 918-3033.

BRIT FLOYD 8 p.m. June 6, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Space & Time World Tour. Tickets: $56-$66.50. (800) 745-3000.

CHARLIE WILSON 8 p.m. Friday, Verizon Arena. Forever Charlie Tour with Kem and Joe. Tickets: $49.50-$104.50. (501) 975-9000.

DOZE GUISE 7:30 p.m. Saturday, The Oyster Bar, 3000 W. Markham St. Cover: $5. (501) 231-7179.

GUITAR SHOW & SWAP MEET 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Another Round Pub, 12111 W. Markham St. Arkansas River Blues Society event. Jam session follows, 4-6 p.m. Admission: $1. (501) 353-7341.

LITTLE ROCK WIND SYMPHONY CHAMBER PLAYERS 3 p.m. June 7, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Road. "Out and Back Again." Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older $8, students free. (501) 666-0777.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY BAND 7:30 p.m. June 5, Lakewood Village, Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock. Music by composers with Arkansas connections. (501) 758-2576.

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

TIM MCGRAW SHOTGUN RIDER TOUR 7 p.m. June 5, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. With Billy Currington and Chase Bryant. Tickets: $43-$74.50. (800) 745-3000.

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COURT SQUARE CONCERT SERIES 2-3 p.m. June 7, Harmony; Courthouse Square, downtown Mountain View. Classic pickin' session, 3-4 p.m. (870) 269-3851.

FRONT PORCH STAGE 7 p.m. Saturday, courthouse lawn, downtown Mount Ida. The Davanzo Family Band and Shelley King. (870) 867-2761.

THE GRAND PRAIRIE CENTER 2709 U.S. 165, Stuttgart. The Remedy, 7 p.m. Saturday, $15. (870) 673-4201, Extension 1896.

HOT SPRINGS FLUTE ENSEMBLE 3 p.m. Sunday, Anthony Chapel, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Patriotic concert. (501) 520-0306.

HOT SPRINGS MUSIC FESTIVAL Sunday-June 13, Hot Springs. Concerts, performances for all ages. hotmusic.org or (501) 623-4763.

MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Randy Houser, 8 p.m. Saturday. Joe Nichols, 8 p.m. June 6. 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.

PLAY IT FORWARD SERIES 6:30 p.m. Saturday, The Walmart Museum, 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. The 4TET. Tickets: $5. (479) 204-4773.

WAKARUSA MUSIC FESTIVAL June 4-7, Mulberry Mountain, 4117 Mulberry Mountain Loop, Ozark. Passes: general $69-$204, VIP $505-$705. wakarusa.com or (785) 749-3434.

WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional, 7 p.m. Tuesday, $30-$175. (479) 443-5600.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS HOSPICE FUNDRAISER 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Apostolic Church, 4314 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Bargain Bazaar benefiting Seke Rural Hospice in Zimbabwe. (501) 748-3333.

BLACK HISTORY SYMPOSIUM 10 a.m.-3:15 p.m. June 6, Pulaski Technical College, 3000 Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. "The Roots of African American Foodways," with Toni Tipton-Martin, Cindy Grisham, Evette Brady, Tim Morton and Joyce Gibson. Registration deadline Monday. (501) 682-6892.

BREWS AND BARKS 2-6 p.m. June 6, Diamond Bear Brewing Company, 600 N. Broadway, North Little Rock. Benefits Humane Society of Pulaski County. Tickets: advance $30, at the door $35. (501) 590-7361.

CALS CON 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 918-3000.

CURTAIN CALL FOR A CAUSE 6 p.m. June 4, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Cocktails, dinner and performance. Benefits Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled. Tickets: $100. (501) 801-3646 or (501) 681-6644.

FEAST IN THE FIELD 6 p.m. Saturday, Heifer Village, 1 World Ave. Farm to fork dinner celebrating family farming around the world and raising funds to benefit Heifer Project. Tickets: $150. (501) 907-8800 or feastinthefield.org.

GARDEN PARTY 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 4, 1700 Winslow Drive. Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance event. Tickets: $75. (501) 399-9999.

LADIES OF THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS ALUMNAE CHAPTER 6-10 p.m. Saturday, 1111 W. Maryland Ave., Sherwood. Dads Are Dynamic Part II: Etiquette Class and Dinner. $30 per couple, $5 each additional young lady. (501) 425-5797.

LEGENDS IN ARGENTA 5-11 p.m. Saturday, The Plaza in Argenta Arts District, 520 Main St., North Little Rock. Performers include Runaway Planet, ReCreation Studios & Cirque Arts. Food trucks, arts and crafts. (870) 540-9867.

LITTLE ROCK COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 663-7515.

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.

OZARK WATER PROJECTS SHOE COLLECTION 1 p.m. Sunday, Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock. $3 off admission to Arkansas Travelers game with donation of two pairs of old shoes. Game begins 2:10 p.m. (501) 920-6287.

POVERTY AND HEALTHCARE 7 p.m. June 5, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1818 Reservoir Road. Speakers Jodianne Tritt, Ron Bara, Dr. Jennifer Dillaha. (501) 225-1503.

PRESERVATION CONVERSATIONS 5:30 p.m. Monday, 144 Melrose Circle, North Little Rock. Wood window repair workshop. Quapaw Quarter Association event. (501) 371-0075.

ROCK RUN 8K 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Murray Park Pavilion 1. Race benefits Easter Seals Arkansas. Part of Grand Prix series for Road Runners Club of America. Registration: online $25, day of race $30, children $15. (501) 227-3709.

STEPSY MARKET 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Arts and crafts fair benefits Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. (501) 909-1167.

TAKE STEPS FOR CROHN'S & COLITIS 2 p.m. Saturday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. An evening fundraising walk that begins with a festival and ends with a stroll with family and friends. (501) 590-8948.

VESTIDO ROJO 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Hosted by Central Arkansas American Heart Association. Luncheon, survivor message, heart health information, free screenings, a Zumba workout and live Mariachi music. (501) 707-6600.

WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL 6:30 p.m. Friday, Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts, 20919 Denny Road. Taste wines from around the world with food by Little Rock chefs. Tickets: $75. (501) 821-7275.

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CHEROKEE VILLAGE DIAMOND JUBILEE June 12-14, Cherokee Village. Parade, music, boat tours, children's activities, dancing, tournaments, wine and beer garden, art show, tour of homes, treasure hunt. (870) 257-5522.

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO HEALTHIER HAIR June 6, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Part 1, 10 a.m.-noon. Part 2, 1-2:30 p.m. Cost: $20 each session. (501) 450-3118.

EUREKA SPRINGS PRESERVATION SOCIETY 6:30 p.m. today, 95 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. Preservation Rejuvenation Celebration. (479) 253-9703.

HAVANA NIGHTS 7 p.m. June 5, Fort Smith River Park and Amphitheater, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith. Benefits Fort Smith Children's Emergency Shelter. Tickets: $100. (479) 242-5771.

LINE DANCING RECORD ATTEMPT 7 p.m. Tuesday, Union Square, El Dorado. Music by New Cupid. Attempt to break record for most people in a line dance. (870) 862-4747.

MAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS through May, Eureka Springs. Parades, performances, displays, dinners. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.com or (479) 253-7333.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS ROLLER DERBY 6 and 8 p.m. June 6, Starlight Skatium, 612 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. Doubleheader with NWA Roller Derby Natural Disasters vs. Central Arkansas Roller Derby Queens and NWA Roller Derby All Stars vs. Oklahoma Victory Dolls Roller Derby All Star Squad. Admission: $10. (850) 443-6097.

SUNDAYS AT THE WALMART MUSEUM 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. Sword-fighting demonstrations and practice, 2-5 p.m. June 7. (479) 277-8923.

TASTE OF OPERA 6 p.m. today, 1886 Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs. Music performances, wine tasting, dinner. Tickets: $55. (479) 253-8595.

Theater

Central Arkansas

I LOVE YOU, BUT YOU'RE SITTING ON MY CAT through June 5, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy company. Show times: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $22. (501) 372-0205.

THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $16, ages 65 and older and students $12. (501) 374-3761.

A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR BASEMENT through June 20, 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. June 5-6, 11-13 and 18-20, 2 p.m. June 7, 14 and 21, 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. Pocket preview: 7:30 p.m. June 4, pay what you can. (501) 410-2283.

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ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE June 4-28, Conway and North Little Rock. The Merry Wives of Windsor, 7:30 p.m. June 4-6, 11, 13, Village at Hendrix, Conway; 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. June 10, 12, 21, 24, 27, 2 p.m. June 14, 21, 24; The Merchant of Venice, 7:30 p.m. June 19-20, 23, 2 p.m. June 20, 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. June 23, 25-26, 10 a.m. June 27, Reynolds Performance Hall, $10. (866) 810-0012.

THE BEST OF EVERYTHING 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Wednesday-June 6, 2 p.m. Sunday and June 7, Fort Smith Little Theatre, 401 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. Tickets: gala opening $25, other shows $10. (479) 783-2966.

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.

THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION) 7:30 p.m. June 5-6 and 12-13, 2:30 p.m. June 7 and 14, The Pocket Community Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. Tickets: $10, children $5. (501) 623-8585.

THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF Friday-June 7, Trike Theatre, 209 N.E. Second St., Bentonville. Showtimes: 10 a.m. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5. (479) 464-5084.

YOUTH THEATRE OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM Monday-June 27, Snow Fine Arts Center, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Registration: $350. Performances, 7 p.m. June 25-26 and 2 p.m. June 27. uca.edu/theatre or (501) 450-5092.

Auditions

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ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN 5 p.m. June 7, 7 p.m. June 8, The Pocket Community Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. Performances: July 31-Aug. 9. Cold reading from script, prepared song. (501) 802-3463.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 6-8 p.m. June 4, 7-9 p.m. June 5, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Production: July 29-Aug. 1. (870) 536-3375.

THE WIZARD OF OZ South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Production: July 16-26. Children ages 7-16 ensemble, 10 a.m. Saturday. Adults and principal roles 13 and up, 5:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday. Readings from script, learn dance, sing one verse and chorus from song not from this show. (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. Byron, Tragikly White, today. Earl & Them, Friday. Canvas, 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.

JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. Black Stone Cherry, Shaman's Harvest, 8 p.m. Sunday; advance $15, day of show $17. (501) 372-1228.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Frankie Morrell, 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. Ralphie May, 7:30 p.m. today, $20. Houndmouth, Clear Plastic Masks, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $15. (501) 823-0090.

STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Col. Bruce Hampton, 9 p.m. Friday. Cody Canada & The Departed, Radio Birds, 8:30 p.m. Saturday; advance $10, day of show $12. The Zoltars, Open Fields, 8 p.m. Sunday, $6. Karaoke and dance with DJ Greg, 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays. (501) 372-7707.

TOWN PUMP 1321 Rebsamen Park Road. Two Lane Blacktop, 9 p.m. Friday. (501) 663-9802.

WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Tragikly White, Friday. Mayday by Midnight, 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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