Weekend Calendar

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Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets."Bouguereau and the Hazards of Love," lecture by Stanton Thomas, 5:30-9 p.m. today, $10 for nonmembers. Art Together for early-stage Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, 10 a.m. third Monday of each month. "Young Arkansas Artists," Arkansas students from kindergarten-grade 12, May 6-July 24. William-Adolphe Bouguereau's Admiration, through May 15. "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 Sunday. "Foundation Collection" and "Masterworks," continuing. Museum School art classes and workshops for children and adults; call or visit website for schedule and costs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. arkarts.com or (501) 372-4000.

THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. The Bark Show "All Things Art," Southern Paws Transport, 5 p.m. today; $40, couples $70. "Art of the Horse Race," Bob Snider, May 6-8. Works by Holly Tilley, Patricia Wilkes, Debby Hinson, Doug Gorrell, Lori Weeks. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.

BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Culture Shock: Shine Your Rubies, Hide Your Diamonds," Melissa Cowper-Smith and others, through Aug. 27. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "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. 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 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 Friday. Hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 240-7446.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "Caro Nan: The Woman Behind the Baskets," 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, ages 5-18 or 60 and older $8; under 5 free. (501) 916-9022.

GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. "Edges," Rita Henry, through May 7. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.

GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. "The Literary Muse," Theodor Geisel, through May 31. Works by William McNamara, through May 21; Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211.

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HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. Territorial Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 7. "Hugo and Gayne Preller's House of Light," through October. "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.

L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. April exhibit: "Spring Flowers." May exhibit: "Backyard Birds," Louise Beck. Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. May 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. landlbeckartgallery.com or (501) 660-4006.

M2 GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. "Manscape," Charles Henry James, through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 225-6257.

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. Sexual Assault Awareness Month with T-shirts from the "Clothesline Project," through 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 AlgerCadet 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, through May 26. 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. "African American Treasures From the Kinsey Collection," through July 2. mosaictemplarscenter.com. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Imaginate," through Oct. 2. "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.

PINOT'S PALETTE 11525 Cantrell Road. Open Canvas, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Wine and painting. Variety of classes and hours. Cost: $15-$35. pinotspalette.com/pleasantridge or (501) 588-1661.

SEQUOYAH NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 5820 Asher Ave. "Return From Exile, Contemporary Southeastern Indian Art," through May 6. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8336.

THE SHOWROOM 2313 Cantrell Road. "Spring Into Art" by local watercolorist Kuhl Brown, through June 2; opening reception, 2-6 p.m. today. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 372-7373.

THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. Michael Church, May 6-31; reception, 6:30-9 p.m. May 6, $10. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Ted Grimmett exhibit, Saturday-May 12. Senior exhibition, through Wednesday. BFA Senior Exhibition, through May 12. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.

WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. "Arkansas Seen and Scenes," Jana Lovett Holt, through May 27; reception, 6 p.m. today; artist meet and greet, 2 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. wildwoodpark.org or (501) 821-7275.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "Visual Anthropology: Welcome to Our Neighborhood," Blue Eyed Knocker Photo Club, through May 14. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 687-1061.

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THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. 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.

ARTS & THE PARK Friday-May 8, downtown Hot Springs. Over 50 events at different galleries and businesses. Launch party, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Mid-America Science Museum, 500 Mid America Blvd., Hot Springs hotspringsarts.orgor (501) 321-2027.

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 Open Road: Photography and the American Road Trip," through May 30. 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.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST through May 13, First Integrity Bank, 2696 U.S. 62, Mountain Home, hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. (870) 508-6149.

FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Steel Horse Motorcycle Rally events, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. "Motorcycle Memories" exhibit, Gen. William O. Darby, Friday-Saturday. Alphonso Trent documentary Alphonso's Gold, various times Friday-Saturday."Roots, Rhythm and Rock -- Music That Moved Fort Smith: Part I 1880-1945," through May 28. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $7, ages 6-16 $2. fortsmithmuseum.org or (479) 783-7841.

FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Photographic Journeys," Beverly Conley, through June 25. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; human 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. "Fabulous Fibers," Darlene Garstecki, through Saturday. "Enchanted Forest: An Art Installation," W. Gary Smith, through Friday. "Artsy 2," Millie Steveken and Cynthia Schanink, Sunday-May 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $15, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606.

HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. "Into the Wild," "The Piggott Connection," "Celebrating the Hemingways: Best Wishes From Piggott," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $5, groups and ages 65 and older $3. (870) 598-3487.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Natural Design," Thomas Green, Robert Fogel and Tony Saladino, Saturday-May 31; artist talk with Green, 6 p.m. Saturday; Fogel and Saladino, 6 p.m. May 6. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.

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 Parkway, Fairfield Bay. New artworks by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. "It's Complicated," Perri Adcock and Lauren Scarbrough, through May 6; reception, 7 p.m. Friday. Senior exhibit by Abbey Fowler, through May 14; reception, 7 p.m. Friday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.

PAINTING BY HEART noon-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 29, Art on the Green, 1100 Bob Courtway, Suite 1, Conway. Oil and acrylic painting class. $135 for four classes. (501) 205-1922.

PAINTING LANDSCAPES WITH WATERCOLORS 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Ozark Bathhouse, 425 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Hot Springs National Park Artist-in-residence Cynthia Schanink of Dardanelle. nps.gov/hosp or (501) 620-6703.

QUILTS: ENDURING TREASURES 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6-7, Inn of the Ozarks, 207 W. Van Buren St., Eureka Springs. Admission: $5. (918) 630-8992.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Crazy Quilts," through July 10. 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.

RUSSELL FINE ARTS GALLERY Henderson State University, 604 N. 12th St., Arkadelphia. Student Competitive Exhibition, through May 5. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 230-5036.

SEARCY ART GALLERY 300 E. Race Ave., Searcy. Passion Week Interpreted in Abstract Expressionism and Other Works, through May 25. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 732-1682.

SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "Due South," William Dunlap, through Saturday; lecture, 10 a.m. Saturday; party, 6:30 p.m. Saturday. "The Polaroid Show," Lisa Burton Tarver, through Saturday. 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.

SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY 112-B Main St., Hardy. Works by members of Spring River Artists Guild. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (870) 856-2507.

21C MUSEUM HOTEL 200 N.E. A St., Bentonville. "Pop Stars! Popular Culture and Contemporary Art," through Jan. 30, 2017; reception, 6 p.m. today. Hours: 24 hours daily; docent tours 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. (479) 286-6500.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. "Layers" photography exhibit by Kat Wilson, through Friday. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday. (479) 788-7300.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH Windgate Art & Design Gallery 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. "Sammy Peters: Then & Now," through May 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and by appointment. (479) 788-7542.

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.

Dance

Central Arkansas

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

BESS CHISUM STEPHENS COMMUNITY CENTER 12th and Cleveland streets. Little Rock Country Dancers, 6-8:30 p.m. second, third and fourth Sundays most months, some exceptions; lessons 6-7 p.m.; members $5, guests $6; littlerockcountrydancers.com, lrcd.president.2016@gmail.comor (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.

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.

SCOTTISH DANCE CLASSES 10:30 a.m.-noon Mondays through May 23,Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Admission: $40. (501) 918-3086.

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ONE STEP AHEAD (A DANCE PERFORMANCE) 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Rogers High School Auditorium, 2300 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers. Rogers Public Schools Theatre Dance program. Tickets: $5, students $3, free for children 5 and under. (479) 636-2202.

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.

SWING AT THE SPRINGS FEATURING DEBORAH SZEKELY 1-11:30 p.m. Saturday, 28 Springs Restaurant and Bar, 100 E University St., Siloam Springs. West Coast swing dance and workshops. Tickets: $15-$60. ozarkswingsociety.org/Events/register/ or (479) 283-0040.

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

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BENTONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL Tuesday-May 8, Bentonville square. Various times and locations. Tickets for individual events and screenings vary. (479) 685-3001.

UCA FILM FESTIVAL 7 p.m. today, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. (501) 852-2377.

Letters

Central Arkansas

AROUND THE WORLD AT THE LIBRARY 4 p.m. today, Dee Brown Library, 6325 Baseline Roadd. (501) 568-7494.

BEYOND NOVEMBER: CIVIL RIGHTS IN POETRY AND PROSE 6-7:30 p.m. today, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, 2120 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. littlerock.com/nps or (501) 396-3006.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM'S MAIN LIBRARY 100 Rock St. Legacies and Lunch: Images of America: Little Italy, Chris Dorer, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 918-3033.

ESTHER D. NIXON LIBRARY 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Adult Game Day, noon, every Wednesday. Sign Language for Beginners, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through June 16. Sewing and More, 4 p.m. today. (501) 457-5038.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Babytime story time, 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays through May 11. Chess Club, 5:30 p.m. Mondays through May 9. Lego Lab, 4-5 p.m. Mondays through May 9. (501) 758-1720.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Story time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through May 12. Tail Waggin' Tutors, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays through May 7.(501) 687-1061.

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BOOK SIGNING noon-3 p.m. May 7, Fresh Harvest Tasting Room, 512 Village Circle, Eureka Springs. Drop a Falling Star, Ken Rundel. (479) 253-7333.

DISCOVERING YOUR STORY 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, The 1914 Schoolhouse at Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St., Washington. Registration is required. (501) 682-6900.

HOMEGROWN MUSIC AND POETRY WITH DESSERT CONTEST noon -4 p.m. May 7, 315 Park Ave., Hot Springs. Local Arkansas musicians, poets and dessert bakers competition. summerfestuptown.com or (501) 282-1872.

L'AUDIBLE ART 2-4 p.m. May 9, Coronado Community Center, 150 Ponderosa Lane, Hot Springs Village. Village Writers' Club members will read original works. villagewritersclub.com or (501) 781-5886.

MILD TO WILD: WRITING ROMANCE 10 a.m. May 7, The Writer's Colony, 515 Spring St., Eureka Springs. Workshop with best-selling author Laura Parker Castoro. writerscolony.org or (479) 253-7444.

TALES FROM THE SOUTH 5-8 p.m. May 6, Wing Spur Wild Horse Sanctuary, 36104 Arkansas 300, Bigelow. Kristyn Harris will read. Catered meal and drink included. Tickets: $50. talesfromthesouth@bourbonandboots.com or (877) 791-8079.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.

WRITERS' NIGHT OUT 6:30-8:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesday, Panera Bread, 1320 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. Presented by Village Writing School. (479) 292-3665.

Music

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, listeners welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.

ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: THE MOVIE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS 7:30 p.m. May 7, 3 p.m. May 8, Connor Performing Arts Center, Pulaski Academy, 12701 Hinson Road. Tickets: $10-$58. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD 7 p.m. today, Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $62-$93.50. verizonarena.com or (800) 745-3000.

DEF LEPPARD WITH REO SPEEDWAGON AND TESLA 7 p.m. May 11, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $53.50-$119. verizonarena.com or (800) 745-3000.

FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES: ARMUSICA 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Alisa Coffey, harp; Andrew Irvin, violin, and Jason A. Pennington, organ. (501) 753-4281.

HIGHLY SUSPECT 8 p.m. today, Metroplex Live, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Tickets: $1-$5. (501) 681-7552.

JOHN DOYLE AND ASHLEY DAVIS 7:30 p.m. May 6, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Tickets: $15, students $8. littlerockfolkclub.org or (501) 663-0634.

PAUL McCARTNEY 8 p.m. Saturday, Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock. Tickets: $42.50-$280. verizonarena.comor (800) 745-3000.

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

SOUNDS IN THE STACKS PIANO CONCERT 6:30 p.m. today, Fletcher Library, 823 N. Buchanan St. Featuring Tommy Priakos. (501) 918-3086.

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THE BIBLE TOUR 7 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church of Benton, 211 S. Market St., Benton. Admission: $29.99-$199. thebibletour2016.comor (888) 483-0018.

CAR MINA BURANA BY CARL ORFF 7:30 p.m. today, Staples Auditorium, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. (501) 450-1248.

COURT SQUARE CONCERT SERIES 2-3 p.m. first Sunday of every month through October, Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Roger Fountain Band, Sunday. (870) 269-3851.

MEMPHIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BIG BAND 6 p.m. Sunday, Fine Arts Center Lawn, Phillips College, 1000 Campus Road, Helena-West Helena. warfieldconcerts.com or (870) 338-8327.

OUACHITA CONCERT CHOIR 7:30 p.m. today, McBeth Recital Hall, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Featuring Hayes' Requiem and Te Deum. Tickets: $10. obu.edu/boxoffice or (870) 245-5555 or (870) 245-5134.

ROCK THE NEST FEST 5-11 p.m. May 6, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. May 7, Vilonia Middle School, 49 Eagle St., Vilonia. Craft vendors, live music and food trucks. (501) 796-2534.

SPRING SING POPS 7 p.m. Tuesday, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Conway Men's Chorus. Music will include sacred, patriotic, classic and popular. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. conwaymenschorus.org/events.aspx or (501) 472-8758.

SYMPHONY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS SEASON FINALE CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Baum Walker Hall, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Creative Conversation with the musicians at 6:30 p.m. precedes the concert. Tickets: $28-$50, college students $10. sonamusic.org or (479) 433-5600.

TENI BUTLER CHORDS FOR A CAUSE 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, Mama Carmen's Espresso Cafe, 2850 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. Suggested donation of $5 supports 7hills Homeless Center of Northwest Arkansas. (479) 521-6262.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

BEGINNER'S YOGA 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Adolphine Fletcher Terry Library, 2015 Napa Valley Drive. Registration required. (501) 918-3086.

THE BIG EVENT 5:30-8 p.m. May 5, Metroplex Event Center, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Fashion show. (501) 804-3211.

BLUE TIE BLUEJEAN BALL 6:30-9 p.m. today, Noah's Event Venue, 21 Rahling Circle. Light It Up Blue event benefiting Autism Speaks Arkansas. Cost: $45 for individuals, $80 for couples, $400 patron sponsor table of 10. (501) 951-0115.

BOBBY'S BIKE HIKE TOURS 9-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays, 400 President Clinton Ave. Tours of Little Rock landmarks. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. includes food sampling. Tickets: 9 a.m. $9-$27.50, 11:30 a.m. $38.50-$50. (501) 613-7001.

BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Clinton Presidential Park, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Activities for kids and parents. (501) 370-5050.

CONTEMPORARY EMBROIDERY AS AN ART FORM 6-7:30 p.m. through May 25, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Fee: $45. (501) 918-3086.

CRUZIN AT CHENAL CAR SHOW 2-5 p.m. Sunday, The Promenade at Chenal, 17711 Chenal Parkway. Music, food, prizes, awards and more. chenalshopping.com or (501) 821-5552.

DINNER ON THE GROUNDS 6:30 p.m. May 6, Terry House, 411 E. Seventh St. Tickets: $150. Benefits Our House. ourhouseshelter.org or (501) 374-7383.

DOGTOWN FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Oct. 29, 410 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 425-1988.

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ARKANSAS' 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 5 p.m. May 6, Butler Center Galleries, Arkansas Studies Institute, 401 President Clinton Ave. (501) 918-3033.

FREE SHREDDING DAY 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Clarity Pointe Little Rock, 8401 Ranch Blvd. In partnership with Gone for Good Document Destruction, a United Cerebral Palsy enterprise. (501) 868-6270.

FUR BALL 7-11 p.m. Friday, Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham St. Fundraiser for Humane Society of Pulaski County. Disco inFURno themed music, dancing, food, silent auction. $46-$53. warmhearts.org or (501) 227-6166.

GOODWILL WEEK 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-May 7, Goodwill, 7400 Scott Hamilton Drive. Goodwill Awareness Day, Customer Appreciation Sale, annual awards luncheon and Celebrity Fashion Show "Turning Jackets Into Jobs," Statewide Career Fair, President's Breakfast, Peace Love Goodwill 5K/10K. Tickets: $40-$70. (877) 372-5151.

HAT CLUB CRAWFISH SALUTE 6 p.m. May 6, River Market Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave. Crawfish, drinks, music, raffle, silent auction, and Crawtucky Derby. Tickets: advance $40, at the door $50. Benefits University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Neonatal ICU. hatclublr.com or 501-912-0622.

HILLCREST HALL 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Photoshop for Amateurs and Sewing for Beginners, 6-8 p.m. May 5 and 12. Harvesting Color: An Intro to Natural Dyes, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and May 10, 17 and 24. Cost: $45-$65. (501) 918-3086.

INTERNATIONAL TABLETOP DAY 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Board games, card games and more. (501) 666-0759.

KISS CLUTTER GOODBYE noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, The Container Store, 209 N. University Ave., Suite 100. Goodwill representatives on hand to accept donations. Prize drawings and expert demonstrations. (501) 660-7828.

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

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $12.95, ages 60 and older and children 1-12 $9.95. (501) 666-2406.

MOTHER'S DAY GRAND HIGH TEA 3-6 p.m. May 8, The Empress of Little Rock, 2120 S. Louisiana St. Admission: $40. (501) 374-7699.

NUTRITION CLASS 10 a.m. today, Sanders Library, 31 Shelby Road, Sherwood. University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension's Janice Jones shows how to eat smart. (501) 835-7756.

ON THE LINKS FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE GOLF TOURNAMENT 11 a.m. May 9, Pleasant Valley Country Club, 1 Pleasant Valley Drive. Fundraiser for Arkansas Lighthouse for the Blind. arkansaslighthouse.org or (501) 225-5622.

SANDWICHING IN HISTORY noon May 6, Fulk Building, 300 Main St. Hosted by Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. arkansaspreservation.org or (501) 324-9880.

SOUTH MAIN VINTAGE MARKET 9 a.m.-3 p.m. second Saturday of every month, through October, Bernice Garden, 1401 Main St. facebook.com/southmainvintagemarket or (501) 410-3938.

THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 7-9 p.m. today, Whole Foods Market, 501 S. Bowman Road. Prizes for winning teams. (501) 221-2331.

TURKISH FOOD FEST 11 a.m. -7 p.m. Saturday, Raindrop Turkish House, 1501 Market St. Food, exhibits, crafts, music, dancing and more. turkishfoodfest.com or (501) 223-2155.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. "First in Business: George Washington's Farm at Mount Vernon," Sam Murphy, manager of Historic Trades at Mount Vernon, noon Friday. (501) 683-5239.

VIVA MOTHERS! FASHION SHOW AND VENDORS SHOWCASE 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. May 7, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Fashion show at 6 p.m. Tickets: $50-$175. (501) 749-9479.

WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. Will Anderson Trio, 7:30 p.m. today, $15. wildwoodpark.org or (501) 821-7275.

WOMEN'S ACTION FOR NEW DIRECTIONS MOTHER'S DAY LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 5, Temple B'Nai Israel, 3700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Featuring speaker Sherece West-Scantlebury, president and CEO, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation; honoring Jean Gordon, founding member, Arkansas WAND; recognizing Arkansas elected women officials. Tickets: $45. (501) 772-3495 or (501) 240-2362.

YOGA: 10 WEEKS TO DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through May 24, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Cost: $45. cals.orgor (501) 918-3016.

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ARTOSPHERE: ARKANSAS' ART AND NATURE FESTIVAL May 10-27, Walton Arts Center, 495 Dickson St., Fayetteville. Invites dialogue about nature through art. waltonartscenter.org/artosphere or (479) 443-5600.

BENTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENER LAWN & GARDEN EXPO 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, 201 N.W. Second St., Bentonville. Plant sale, yard sale and demonstrations. (479) 200-2309.

BIKES FOR KIDS 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Main Street Mission, 1110 E. Second St., Russellville. Donate your old bikes to be fixed up for children. (501) 207-1696.

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS 4703 N. Crossover St., Fayetteville. Plant sale, 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday. (479) 750-2520. Veterans' Wellness Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. (479) 301-2307. Greening of the Garden, 5:30-9 p.m. May 10, $100. (479) 750-2620.

CEMETERY PRESERVATION WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Bold Pilgrim Cemetery, 94 Givens Lane, Morrilton. mark@arkansasheritage.org or (501) 324-9880.

CHARITY FOUR-PERSON SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT today, Balboa Golf Course, 111 Balboa Way, Hot Springs Village. Team registration fee includes green fee, cart, range balls, goodie bags, lunch and awards dinner. Raffle items available as well. Proceeds will benefit Arkansas Donor Family Council. Registration 10 a.m., shotgun start 11. Team registration: $300 ($75 per team member). (501) 625-3301.

CINCO DE MAYO "FUN" RAISER 6-8 p.m. May 5, Garvan Woodland Gardens pavilion, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Food, music. Admission: members $30, nonmembers $45. Advanced reservations required. (800) 366-4664.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLUB 5K RUN/WALK 8 a.m. Saturday, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Cost: $20, students $12.50, 10 years and under free. Register by 7:30 a.m. (618) 521-0897.

DERBY PARTY AT THE HIVE 3 p.m. May 7, 21c Bentonville, 200 N.E. A St., Bentonville. Watch the Kentucky Derby. (479) 286-6500.

GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Contain Your Excitement, container gardening, 10-11 a.m. today, $15. Health walks, 9-10 a.m. Mondays through June 27, $15. Tai Chi series, 2-3 p.m. Thursdays through June 16; $15, five sessions $25. (501) 262-9606 or (800) 366-4664.

GEN. WILLIAM O. DARBY MONUMENT DEDICATION 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Cisterna Park, 1035 Garrison Ave., Fort Smith. (479) 561-0493.

GOODWILL WEEK 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-May 7, Goodwill, 705 E. Appleby Road, Fayetteville. Goodwill Awareness Day, Customer Appreciation Sale, annual awards luncheon and Celebrity Fashion Show "Turning Jackets Into Jobs," Statewide Career Fair, President's Breakfast, Peace Love Goodwill 5K/10K. Tickets: $40-$70. (877) 372-5151.

HERBAL FIELD TRIP AND MEDICINAL HERB WORKSHOP 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 6-7, Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. ozarkfolkcenter.com or (870) 269-3851.

INTERNATIONAL TABLETOP DAY 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Cullison's Cards & Games, 3306 Shelby Drive, Jonesboro. (870) 882-0588.

IRON TOAD 8 a.m. Saturday, Conway High School Field House, 2300 Prince St., Conway. A 5K/10K run followed by a 25- to 46-mile bike ride in the Tour de Toad at 11. Cost: $25-$70. toadsuckrun.com or (501) 372-7323.

LIGHT THE NIGHT 5K FUN RUN-WALK 7 p.m. Friday, Russellville Depot, 320 W. C St. Registration: advance $25, on site $30. arcasa5.org or (479) 880-1195.

LLAMA PLAY DAY 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7, Ozark Rodeo Arena, 802 N. 29th St., Ozark. Informal gathering of people interested in llamas. (479) 213-0128.

MATTER OF BALANCE CLASS 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through May 27, Sparks Medical Center-Van Buren, East Main and South 20th streets, Van Buren. Learn to increase strength and balance, steps to reduce risk of injury around the home. Must be 60 or older. sparksvanburen.com or (479) 709-3627 or (479) 471-4545.

MAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Sunday-May 31, downtown Eureka Springs. Various events, times and venues. ArtRageous Parade on Spring Street, 5 p.m. May 7. Art in the Park, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 14, Basin Spring Park. White Street Walk, 4-10 p.m. May 20. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.com or (479) 253-7333.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION FIELD DAY 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, University of Arkansas Gardens, 1 University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Featuring Barrett Baber, carnival games, food trucks and bounce houses. Tickets: $15. mdafieldday@gmail.com or (870) 740-9698.

PARTY IN THE PARK ART FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center, Russellville City Park, 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Games, crafts and activities for the family, pony rides. (479) 968-2452.

PINE BLUFF CHILI COOK-OFF 10 a.m. Saturday, 200 Lake Saracen Drive, Pine Bluff. 5K, music, food, dancing, family events. (870) 536-0920.

RE-FASHION BASH 6 p.m. May 7, Benton Event Center, 17322 Interstate 30, Benton. Fashion show highlighting Saline County students. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets: $10, advance $5. recyclesaline.org or (501) 776-2533.

ROUND BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7, Plantation Agriculture Museum, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161, Scott. For ages 11 and up. Bring a sack lunch. Cost: $45-$50. Preregistration required. (501) 961-1409.

WALK MS: NORTHEAST ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, St. Bernard's Auditorium, 505 E. Washington Ave., Jonesboro. Noncompetitive, fully supported and accessible walking adventure benefiting the National MS Society. MS Expo opens at 8 a.m. (501) 773-5146.

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE WITH TAMARA WALKINGSTICK: EDIBLE TREES AND PLANTS WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 7, Hobbs State Park Visitor's Center, 20201 Arkansas 12, Rogers. Participants must preregister; class size is limited. Fee: $15 plus tax. (479) 789-5000.

Theater

Central Arkansas

THE ADVENTURES OF PETER RABBIT through May 8, Children's Theater, Arkansas Arts Center, MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Tickets: $10-$12.50. Show times: 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. arkansasartscenter.org or (501) 372-4000.

BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY through Sunday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Show times: 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $40-$55, students $30. therep.org or (501) 378-0405.

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN Wednesday-May 8, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Show times: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $26-$76. Doors open 1 hour before show. verizonarena.com or (800) 745-3000.

DOUBLEWIDE, TEXAS through May 14, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Tuesday-Saturday: showtime 7:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m.; Sunday and Wednesday matinees: showtime 12:45 p.m., dinner 11 a.m.; Sunday evening: showtime 6:45 p.m., dinner 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $31-$35, children 15 and under $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.

A PIECE OF MY HEART 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays May 6-21, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Contains adult themes and language. Tickets: $16; senior citizens, students, and military $12. weekendtheater.org or (501) 374-3761.

REDNECKS IN SPANDEX through June 18,The Joint Theater, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Show times: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.

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DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST May 6-8, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $30-$84. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT 7 p.m. May 6-7, ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Presented by The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's Academy of the Arts. Tickets: $15, children 10 and under $10. uafs.universitytickets.com or (479) 788-7300.

THE JUNGLE BOOK, KIDS! 2, 4, 7 p.m. Saturday, Trieschmann Fine Arts Building, Hendrix, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Tickets: $10. redcurtaintheatre.com or (501) 499-9776.

MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET 7:30 p.m. today, Lily Peter Auditorium at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, 1000 Campus Road, Helena-West Helena. Chopiniana and Romeo and Juliet. warfieldconcerts.com or (870) 338-8327.

MOTHERS AND SONS 8 p.m. May 6-7 and 13-14, 2 p.m. May 8 and 15, Arkansas Public Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Tickets: balcony $17, cabaret $30, cabaret table (2 seats) $50, students $10. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.

THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART Wednesday-May 8, Walton Arts Center, Starr Theater, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Presented by National Theatre of Scotland. Show times: 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinee. Recommended for ages 14 and up. All attendees under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets: $25. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.

Auditions

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THE MUSIC MAN by appointment, Monday-Tuesday, Faulkner County Natural Resource Center, 110 S. Amity Road, Conway. Red Curtain Theatre production. Adults Monday, children Tuesday. Prepare and memorize 32 bars of a song from The Music Man (preferred) or something in similar style. Cold readings from script. Production: July 23-31. info@redcurtaintheatre.com or (501) 499-9776.

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR. 6 p.m. April 29, 3 p.m. April 30, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. By the Young Players. Production: July 7-10. Rehearsals: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20-July 1. Youth ages 5-14, by email appointment only. Prepare a one-minute monologue and 34 bars of music. youngplayers.yp2s@gmail.com or (501) 658-2044.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Carl Mouton, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Open Mike Acoustic Showcase, Wednesdays. afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196.

CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Trey Johnson, Ace's Wild, today. Some Guy Named Robb, Charlotte Taylor, Friday. Steve Boyster, Jet 420, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Ben Byers, 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. Argenta Arts Acoustic Music Series: 7:30 p.m. third Thursday of the month through November. 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. Alvin Williams, Sam Norton and Rick D'ella, 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 REVERSAL 10 p.m. Friday, Power Ultra Lounge, 220 W. Sixth St. For 21 and older, no T-shirts or tennis shoes. Tickets: $15-$40. (214) 985-4008.

THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Josh Abbott Band, Rich O'Toole, 9 p.m. Friday; advance $17, day of show $20. Corey Smith, Rob Baird, 9 p.m. Saturday; advance $20, day of show $22. Jake Shimabukuro, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $20-$35. (501) 823-0090.

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STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Groovement, 9 p.m. Friday, $7. The Big Dam Horns, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, $7. (501) 372-7707.

Cover: $7. Shows start at 10 p.m. (501) 224-7665.

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MAXINE'S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. New Music Tuesdays. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays. maxineslive.com or (501) 321-0909.

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