Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. "Tell Your Secrets" by Katherine Strause, through Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. argentagallery.com or (501) 258-8991.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Art Together for early-stage Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, 10 a.m. third Monday of each month. Open Studio Tour with Friends of Contemporary Craft, 9 a.m.-7 .m. Saturday. Lecture: "Building a Legacy: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Bachman-Wilson House," Niki Ciccotelli, 6 p.m. Tuesday; reception, 5:30 p.m. William-Adolphe Bouguereau's Admiration, through May 15. Mid-Southern Watercolorists 46th Annual Juried Exhibition, through April 17. "Dorothea Lange's America," through May 8. "Industrial Beauty: Charles Burchfield's Black Iron," through May 8. "Paul Signac Drawings and Watercolors, the James T. Dyke Collection," through July 17. "Nathalia Edenmont: Force of Nature," through May 1. "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. arkarts.com or (501) 372-4000.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. "Spring in Arkansas," 5-8 p.m. Friday. Works by Holly Tilley, Ron Almond, Patricia Wilkes, Ned Perme, Diana Shearon, Loren Bartnicke. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Survey: Space and Form," Sheila Cotton, Winston Taylor, LaDawna Whiteside, through Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-0030.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Culture Shock: Shine Your Rubies, Hide Your Diamonds," Melissa Cowper-Smith and others, Friday-Aug. 27; opening, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. Spring Regalia Trunk Show; preview, 6-8 p.m. Friday; show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. "Beyond the Photographs," Daniel Coston, through May 7. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Interconnections," Maria and Jorge Villegas, through June 30; reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Friday. 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. "American Champions: The Quest for Olympic Glory," through Sept. 11. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; retired military, college students and ages 62 and over, $8; children 6-17, $6; active military and children under 6, free. (501) 374-4242.
COX CREATIVE CENTER 120 River Market Ave. Arkansas League of Artists Spring Members Show, through April 29; reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 918-3093.
DRAWL SOUTHERN CONTEMPORARY ART 5208 Kavanaugh Blvd. New work by Sam King, through April 29. Hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 240-7446.
GOOD WEATHER 4400 Edgemore, North Little Rock. "netherrrrrr," Sondra Perry, 6-10 p.m. Saturday. By appointment. desk@goodweathergallery.com or (501) 680-3763.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. 21st Anniversary Exhibition, through Saturday. 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. Film screening: Audubon: The Film, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. "A Diamond in the Rough: 75 Years of Historic Arkansas Museum," through February 2017. "Arkansas Contemporaries: Then, Now, Next," through May 8. 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.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. Sexual Assault Awareness Month with T-shirts from the "Clothesline Project," Monday-May 7. "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" and 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.
MATT McLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St., Suite A. "New, Fresh, Vibrant," David Clemons, Jude Harzer, Wayne Salge, Jeremy Couch, today-May 26; reception, 5-8 p.m. today; art night, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 725-8508.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. Screening: Jackie Robinson, 1 p.m. Saturday; panel discussion follows. mosaictemplarscenter.com.Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Building Buddies," through May 15. 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. "Different Spokes: Bicycling in Arkansas," through July 31. 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"; 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.
PRISON ART EXHIBIT AND SALE through April 19, River City Coffee, 2913 Kavanaugh Blvd. Art from prisoners across the country. Proceeds from any sales benefit Compassion Works for All. Hours: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. compassionworksforall.org or (501) 773-1495.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. UALR Student Competitive, through April 19. Carey Roberson, through April 26. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "In the Garden" paintings by Susan Chambers, through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 687-1061.
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CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. "The Open Road: Photography and the American Road Trip," through May 30. "Samuel F.B. Morse's Gallery of the Louvre and the Art of Invention," through April 18. Demonstrations, classes, art talks. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Saturday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. crystalbridges.org or (479) 418-5700.
DESIGN THINKATHON Friday-Sunday, Plus Designer, University of Central Arkansas Art Department, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. (501) 852-2947.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. "Fabulous Fibers," Darlene Garstecki, through April 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $15, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. Works by Taimur Cleary, Beverly Buys, Rebecca Thompson, through April 25. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Senior art exhibit for Emily Grigsby, through April 15; reception, 6:30 p.m. Friday. Senior exhibits for Melanie Herring and Devin Jones, through April 15. Sophomore portfolio exhibit, through April 15; reception, 6 p.m. today. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Hailey Ford building groundbreaking, 10 a.m. today. Museum expansion kickoff event, 4-7 p.m. today. "Discovering Don Draper," Sunday. "Crazy Quilts," through July 10. "Historic Millscapes, Paintings of the Past: Selected Works by Don Draper," through April 17. 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. "The Polaroid Show," Lisa Burton Tarver, today and April 22-30. Visual and performing arts classes for grades K-12; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. saac-arts.org or (870) 862-5474.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO Taylor Library and Technology Center, 514 University Drive, Monticello. Artist's talk with Thomas Fernandez, 1 p.m. today in design lab of the Visual and Performing Arts Building. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday.(870) 460-1338.
Dance
Central Arkansas
DANCE IMPACT 8 p.m. Saturday, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Featuring Ballet Arkansas, Untapped, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Hendrix College, and Henderson State University. Tickets: $15, students $10. (501) 353-1443.
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HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO 8 p.m. Saturday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $10. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
Film
Central Arkansas
JACKIE ROBINSON 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dickey-Stephens Park, 400 W. Broadway, North Little Rock. By Ken Burns. Free with purchase of ticket to Travelers game. Presented by AETN. aetn.org or (800) 662-2386.
RON ROBINSON THEATER 100 River Market Ave. A Streetcar Named Desire, 7 p.m. today. Where the Red Fern Grows, 7 p.m. Saturday, $5. ronrobinsontheater.org or (501) 320-5715.
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DELTA FLIX FILM AND MEDIA FESTIVAL Wednesday-April 16, Arkansas State University, Reng Student Union 101 N. Caraway Road, Jonesboro. Keynote speaker Marjorie Hunt. mbowman@astate.edu or (870) 972-3070.
OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST Friday-Saturday, various locations, Batesville. Screenings: $5, students and ages 55 and older $4. Red Eye pass: $25, students and ages 55 and older $20. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or (870) 251-1189.
WHY WE LAUGH: BLACK COMEDIANS ON BLACK COMEDY 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Arkansas Tech University, 1605 Coliseum Drive, Russellville. (479) 968-0265.
Letters
Central Arkansas
LITTLE READERS ROCK 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library and Learning Center, 4800 W. 10th St. Storytellers, puppeteers, crafts and snacks. (501) 375-5557.
TEEN POETRY WORKSHOPS AND SLAMS 4 p.m. today, Millie M. Brooks Library, 13024 U.S. 365 S., Wrightsville; 7 p.m. April 14, Thompson Library, 38 Rahling Circle. Winners compete April 16. (501) 918-3086.
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"A RHAPSODY OF INDEPENDENCE: ON RACE, REPETITION AND AMERICA" BY JEFFREY W. ROBBINS 7 p.m. Monday, University of Central Arkansas College of Business Auditorium, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. (501) 450-5591.
ROCK MUSIC AUTHOR PETER GURALNICK 7 p.m. today, Walton Fine Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. (479) 979-1433.
Music
Central Arkansas
JAZZ IN THE PARK 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday in April, History Pavilion in Riverfront Park. Bijoux Pighee and Band, Wednesday. Off the Cuff, April 20. SynRG, April 27. Refreshments and adult beverages available for purchase. rivermarket.info or (501) 375-2552.
LITTLE ROCK MUSICAL COTERIE 11 a.m. Friday, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Ave. Performances presented by Naoki Hakutani.ualr.edu or (870) 403-2350.
RIVER RHAPSODIES CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES: BRAHMS AND DVORAK 7 p.m. Tuesday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Tickets: $23, active military and students $10. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761, Extension 100.
STILL ON THE HILL 6 p.m. Friday, Esther D. Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. (501) 457-5038.
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HARDING UNIVERSITY 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. U.S. Air Force Band and the Singing Sergeants, 7 p.m. Friday, Benson Auditorium, 900 Center St., Searcy, free. Pianist Ron Chiodi, 7 p.m. April 14, Reynolds Recital Hall. (501) 279-4343.
MUSIC FROM THE NEW WORLD 3 p.m. Sunday, Breedlove Auditorium, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. The Academy of the Arts Youth Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: $7; children 10 and under $5. uafs.universitytickets.com or (479) 788-7300.
OZARK FOLK CENTER 2016 MUSIC SEASON KICK OFF 6:30 p.m. April 14, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Performances from Stone County's Music Roots students. (870) 269-3851.
SECOND SATURDAY MUSIC SERIES 5 p.m. Saturday, Basin Spring Park, 12 Spring St., Eureka Springs. Blues musician John Hammond. (479) 253-7333.
STARDUST BIG BAND BIRTHDAY TRADITION 3 p.m. Sunday, Crystal Ballroom of Arlington Resort Hotel, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Music and ballroom dancing. stardustband.net or (501) 767-5482.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ANIMECON ARKANSAS HEROES AND VILLAINS Friday-Sunday, Holiday Inn Airport Conference Center, 3201 Bankhead Drive. Cosplay, gaming, music, rave, charity auction. animeconarkansas.com or (501) 288-3161.
ARKANSASGIVES 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Parade by the Little Rock Central High School Band, noon. From 8 a.m.-8 p.m., minimum donations of $25 at arkansasgives.org on behalf of Central Arkansas Library System Foundation can earn bonus dollars. (501) 918-3025.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5-7 p.m. today, Pulaski Technical College, Center for Humanities & Arts, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Hors d'oeuvres, door prizes, business opportunities. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $15. nlrchamber@nlrchamber.org or (501) 372-5959.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS GUITAR SHOW 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Buy, sell, trade, and hang out with guitar pickers. $7, $5 for sellers and traders, children under 12 free. (501) 982-4171.
CONTEMPORARY EMBROIDERY AS AN ART FORM 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday-May 25, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Fee: $45. (501) 918-3086.
HUBX-LIFESCIENCES 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, The Innovation Hub, 201 E. Broadway, North Little Rock. Public reception. (501) 907-6570.
JEWISH FOOD AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, War Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive. jewisharkansas.org/jewish-food-and-cultural-festival or (501) 663-3571.
LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Zookeeper Career Day, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, $30-$35. 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.
MEDITATION RETREAT WITH ANAM THUBTEN RINPOCHE 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Ecumenical Buddhist Society, 1516 W. Third St. Tickets: per day $75, both days $150. (501) 551-5135.
A NIGHT WITH KAREN KINGSBURY AND FAMILY 7 p.m. today, Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, 12400 Interstate 30. (501) 455-3474.
NUTRITION CLASS 10 a.m. today, Sanders Library, 31 Shelby Road, Sherwood. (501) 835-7756.
PARKINSON'S FORUM 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Fred W. Smith Auditorium, Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute, 501 Jack Stephens Drive. (501) 686-5270.
PEDALPALOOZA 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Little Rock River Market, 400 President Clinton Ave. All things cycling, local bike shops and biking clubs. (501) 376-4781.
PORTFOLIO HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. Friday, The Innovation Hub, 201 E. Broadway St., North Little Rock. A portfolio review and happy hour for senior design students in colleges around Arkansas. plusdesigner.org or (501) 907-6570.
RHEA LANA'S CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 15400 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock. (501) 499-4423.
ROCK CITY RAMBLE BIKE SCAVENGER HUNT 11 a.m. Sunday, Bobby's Bike Hike, 400 President Clinton Ave. Cost: $7 individual, $20 team. bobbysbikehike.com/littlerock or (501) 613-7001.
SOUTH MAIN VINTAGE MARKET 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Bernice Garden, 1401 S. Main St. (501) 410-3938.
SUPERHERO COMMUNITY FAIR 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Hearts & Hooves, 2308 Kellogg Acres Road, Sherwood. Games, concessions and superhero photo ops. Tickets: $5-$20. (501) 834-8509.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Bridges of Madison County panel discussion, noon today; Sherece West-Scantlebury, president and CEO of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, noon Friday; Yusel Arias,Advisor to Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment for the Republic of Cuba, noon Monday; Melanne Verveer, executive director of the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, 6 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 683-5239.
WALK MS CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, First Security Amphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave. Noncompetitive walk for all ages and abilities. Lunch, live music, and kids activities. MS Expo opens at 8 a.m. (501) 663-8104.
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ANTIQUE POWER SHOW 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Grant County Courthouse Square, 101 W. Center St., Sheridan. Tractors and antique engines, bake sale and swap meet. (870) 917-0141.
THE ARKANSAS DELTA: WHY IT STILL MATTERS 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Pine Bluff Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Drive, Pine Bluff. Sponsored by Simmons Bank. Register in advance. simmonsfirst.com/delta or (800) 527-1625.
ARKANSAS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL Friday-Sunday, Lyon College, 2300 Highland Road, Batesville. Celtic concert on Friday. Relay race, Scottish-themed costume events and traditional Highland games including Highland dancing, sheaf toss, asparagus toss and the caber toss. Entry fee: $20 for competitions. lyon.edu/scotfest or (870) 307-7473.
BELLA RUSTINA MODERN VINTAGE MARKET 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Conway Expo Center, 2505 E. Oak St., Conway. Featuring vendors from several states. Admission: $5, children under 12 $1. (501) 230-5728.
BLACK APPLE AWARDS SHOWCASE 7 p.m. Friday, Garden Room, 215 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Fashion show and live music hosted by The Idle Class magazine and Art Amiss. Tickets: $10, VIP $25. idleclassmag.com/blackapple2016 or (479) 225-2152.
CINNAMON ROLL SALE FUNDRAISER 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through April 27, Siloam Springs Senior Activity & Wellness Center, 750 Heritage Court, Siloam Springs. Benefits Home Delivered Meals program. Half dozen: $6, dozen: $10. (479) 524-5735.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Spring Tea, 3 p.m. Tuesday; members $27, nonmembers $32. (501) 262-9606 or (800) 366-4664.
GIRLFRIENDS GIGGLE 6-10 p.m. Friday, El Dorado Conference Center, 311 S. West Ave., El Dorado. Presented by Healthy Woman. Indulgences such as manicures, pedicures, massages and hair styling. Health fair, speaker, fashion show, hors d'oeuvres. Admission: $35. (870) 864-3245.
HER HONOR WOMEN'S HEALTH FAIR 7:30 a.m.- noon Friday, Conway Regional Health & Fitness Center, 700 Salem Road, Conway. Free health screenings, fitness classes, child-friendly activity center, self-defense demonstrations, and continental breakfast. (501) 513-5191.
LIVING YOUR PURPOSE: ARKANSAS 1 p.m. Saturday, 739 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch. Trail ride through the Arkansas countryside. Live music, motivational speaker and BBQ to follow. Tickets: $35. (855) 687-7273.
MISSION 241 6-8 p.m. today, Simon Park, Front Street, Conway. Music by Adam Hambrick, hot dogs by Nate's Hotdog Haven. Donations benefit The Zambia Project and Life Child. (501) 282-3827.
OZARK MOUNTAIN TRANSFORMATION CONFERENCE 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today, Best Western Inn of the Ozarks, 207 W. Van Buren St., Eureka Springs. Tarot, guides and guardian angels, lifelines, spiritual masters, messages from the other side, unsolved mysteries of the past, and the wise woman tradition of healing. Vendors open to the public. (479) 738-2348.
OZARK MOUNTAIN UFO CONFERENCE 6-8 p.m. today, 8-11 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Best Western Inn of the Ozarks, 207 W. Van Buren St., Eureka Springs. Unsolved mysteries of the past, symbols and binary code, UFO mysteries, extraterrestrial hypothesis, extraterrestrial ambassadors on Earth, flying saucer invasion, remote viewing aliens. Vendors open to the public. (479) 738-2348.
THE SHERYL UNDERWOOD & FRIENDS COMEDY SHOW 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, 1500 S. 48th St., Springdale. Tickets: $25; includes Regional Step Show Competition beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets available at Trendsetter Barber Shop, 1617 N. College Ave., Suite B, Fayetteville. (479) 841-1178.
SILOAM SPRINGS COMMUNITY FUN RUN 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, City Park, corner of Mount Olive and University streets, Siloam Springs. Benefits the Siloam Springs Museum. Registration online at register-wizard.com/events/siloamspringsfunrun/register or 8 a.m. day of. Fee: $25, includes T-shirt and swag bag. (479) 524-4011.
SPRING FAIRGROUNDS FLEA MARKET 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Fulton County Fairgrounds, Hickinbotham-Miller Building, 124 Arena Lane, Salem. fultoncountyfair.org or (870) 895-5565.
Theater
Central Arkansas
DRIVING MISS DAISY through April 17, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12-$16. weekendtheater.org or (501) 374-3761.
LEADING LADIES through April 16, 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.
MAKE SPRING GREAT AGAIN 8 p.m. through Saturday, The Public Theatre, 616 Center St. New sketch comedy show by Red Octopus Theater. Tickets: $10; senior citizens, military and students $8. Show is recommended for mature audiences. redoctopustheater.com or (501) 291-3896.
REDNECKS IN SPANDEX through June 18, The Joint Theater, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
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CRIMES OF THE HEART 7:30 p.m. through Saturday, Fort Smith Little Theatre, 401 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. Tickets: Gala on Friday, $25; all other shows $10. (479) 783-2966.
OTHER DESERT CITIES 8 p.m. through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Arkansas Public Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Tickets: $10 students, $17 balcony, $30 cabaret, $50 cabaret table (two seats). (479) 631-8988.
RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN through April 24, Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Center St., Fayetteville. TheatreSquared production. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $15-$45. theatre2.org or (479) 443-5600.
VICTORY VOLUNTEER FAIR 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Information on volunteer and audition opportunities. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
WEEKEND THEATER AUDITIONS 10 a.m. Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Grey Gardens, June 10-26, and The Drowsy Chaperone, July 15-31. Singing and cold readings of the script. weekendtheater.org or (501) 374-3761.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. The Frontier Circus with Jim Mize, 9 p.m. Friday, $7. Carl Mouton, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Open Mike Acoustic Showcase, Wednesdays. afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196.
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Smokey, Mayday by Midnight, today. Richie Johnson, Funk Yeah, Friday. Greg Madden, Shannon Boshears, Saturday. Brian & Nick, Wednesday. Happy hour bands start at 5 or 5:30 p.m., headline bands at 9. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.
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.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. John Crist, through Saturday. Carlos Mencia, Monday. Skip Clark, Wednesday-April 16. 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.
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