THE WEEKEND TEN

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Paul McCartney illustration.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Paul McCartney illustration.

1 'GET BACK'

Sir Paul McCartney will give his first performance in Arkansas -- and supposedly make his first visit since The Beatles landed in Walnut Ridge in 1̶9̶6̶7̶ 1964* -- as his One on One Tour lands at North Little Rock's Verizon Arena at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $42.50-$280; call (800) 745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com. See story on Page 4E.

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Carrie Underwood comes to North Little Rock’s Verizon Arena

2 'AIN'T SHE SWEET'

Country superstar Carrie Underwood's The Storyteller Tour comes to North Little Rock's Verizon Arena, 7 p.m. today. Easton Corbin and The Swon Brothers will join the "Heartbeat" singer. Tickets are $62-$93.50. Call (800) 745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com. See Music Scene on Page 5E.

3 'HERE COMES THE SUN'

The annual gathering of hopping amphibians returns to downtown Conway with Toad Suck Daze, Friday-Sunday. Activities will include music, the Toadal Kids Zone, parade, midway and, of course, the toad races. General admission is free. Call (501) 327-7788 or visit toadsuck.org.

4 'ALL TOGETHER NOW'

The Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, helps families with planning and preparing at its annual Bridge to the Future Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. S̶a̶t̶u̶r̶d̶a̶y̶ May 21*. The event combines information on early learning, health and safety for young children with kid-friendly activities. Admission is free. Call (501) 374-4242 or visit clintonfoundation.org.

5 'A TASTE OF HONEY'

The 2016 Turkish Food Festival will feature food -- appetizers, kebabs, salads and olive oil dishes, vegetarian options, desserts and pastries -- plus cultural exhibits, folk dances, music, a whirling dervish, a children's area, crafts and more, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday at the Raindrop Foundation, 1501 Market St., Little Rock. Admission is free. Call (501) 223-2155 or visit turkishfoodfest.com.

6 'LET IT BE'

The Bible Tour concert series brings Matthew West, Sidewalk Prophets, Aaron Shust and a lineup of other Christian musicians to First Baptist Church of Benton, 211 S. Market St. 7 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $29.99, $59 for premium, $129 for VIP and $199 for "ultimate experience." Call (888) 483-0018 or visit thebibletour2016.com.

7 'HELTER SKELTER'

Pipes & Tails rolls a motorcycle show, music and a crawfish boil into one big party, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the River Market pavilions in Little Rock. Admission is $5. Call (501) 265-0568 or visit point941.com/events.

8 'DRIVE MY CAR'

The Promenade at Chenal, 17711 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, will be the site of the second annual Cruzin' at Chenal Car Show, showcasing antique vehicles from all over the state, 2-5 p.m. Sunday, along the shopping center's main street. There wil be music and special offers from merchants; visitors may vote for the "People's Choice" Best in Show. Co-sponsors are Everett Buick GMC and Everett Infiniti of Little Rock. Admission is free. Call (501) 821-5552.

9 'BACK IN THE U.S.S.R.'

The Moscow Festival Ballet will perform two ballets -- Chopiniana, originally choreographed by Michel Fokine to music by Frederic Chopin, orchestrated by Alexander Glazunov, and Romeo and Juliet, choreographed by Elena Radchenko to the fantasy-overture by Peter Tchaikovsky -- at 7:30 p.m. today in the Lily Peter Auditorium, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, 1000 Campus Road, Helena-West Helena. The performance is part of the Warfield Concert series. Sponsors are Walter and Louise Smith. Admission is by free ticket, which you can download at warfieldconcerts.com. Call (870) 338-8327.

10 'COME TOGETHER'

The Hendrix College Choir and the newly formed Hendrix Chorale (which includes students, staff, faculty and community members), and soloists Maura Caldwell, soprano; Daniel Foltz-Morrison, tenor; and Ferris Allen, baritone, will perform Carmina Burana by Carl Orff in an arrangement for two pianos (John Krebs and Timothy Allen) and percussion (an ensemble that includes students from Hendrix and the University of Central Arkansas), 7:30 p.m. today in Staples Auditorium at Hendrix, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Andrew Morgan conducts. Admission is free. Call (501) 450-1248 or email morgan@hendrix.edu.

Weekend on 04/28/2016

*CORRECTION: The Bridge to the Future Festival will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21 at the Clinton Presidential Center. Organizers rescheduled the event after publication of the Weekend Ten feature. The Beatles passed through Walnut Ridge in 1964. An item in the Weekend Ten incorrectly identified the year.

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