Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets.Internet Cat Video Festival, 2 p.m. Sunday, 6 p.m. Tuesday, $5. Lecture & Late Night: "Searching for Mildred Thompson: An Artist's Legacy Project," Melissa Messina, 5:30 p.m. July 21, tickets: $10. Art Together for early-stage Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, 10 a.m. third Monday of each month. "Flow: Recent Works by Ceramics Resident Julia Baugh," through Sept. 24. "Delta Exhibition," 52 works by 30 artists, through Aug. 8. Renoir's Madame Henriot in Costume, through Sept. 11. "Young Arkansas Artists," Arkansas students in kindergarten-grade 12, through July 24. "Paul Signac Drawings and Watercolors, the James T. Dyke Collection," through July 17. "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. Works by Bob Snider, Louise Harris, Patricia Wilkes, Doug Gorrell, Michelle Moore. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Akin" works on paper by Cynthia Kresse and blown glass with mixed media by Kyle Boswell, through July 16. 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. Works by Arkansas League of Artists and "From the Vault," Friday-Oct. 22; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. "Culture Shock: Shine Your Rubies, Hide Your Diamonds," Melissa Cowper-Smith and others, through Aug. 27. "School's Out: An Exhibition of Student Work by the Arkansas Arts Educators," through Aug. 27. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Stop the Presses!" works by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette staff, Friday-Sept. 3; reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Instant Magic," Friday-Sept. 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. Super Summer Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through July 30."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.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "Changing Tides: 100 Years of Iconic Swimwear," through Aug. 7. "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.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. "Magic Realism," through Saturday. Works by GlennrayTutor, July 15-Aug. 13; reception, 5-8 p.m. July 15. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-2787.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. "AfriCOBRA NOW: Works on Paper," through Sept. 17. 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. Historic Happy Hour, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Works by Sally Nixon, through Sept. 4. Exhibit by Robert Lemming and Louis Watts, through Aug. 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. 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. July exhibit: "The Wild Ones." Giclee giveaway, 7 p.m. July 21. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. landlbeckartgallery.com or (501) 660-4006.
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" 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. "Art Craft Art: An Exploration of the Definition of Craft and Where the Lines Blur," through July 21. 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. "Foot Soldiers for Freedom: The Struggle for Civil Rights in Arkansas" through Wednesday. 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. 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.
NEW DEAL GALLERY 2003 S. Louisiana St. "Solastalgia," Susan Chambers and Louise Halsey, through July 22. Open by appointment. (501) 376-0632.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. Screening: Mud, 5:30 p.m. Friday. "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.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "Delta des Refuses," through July 17. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "Traditional Arts of the Bedouin," through Aug. 5. "Surface Tension," Ted Grimmett, through July 28; reception, 4-6 p.m. July 15. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977.
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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Christine Hendrix exhibit, 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Summer Art Camps: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 18-22, Aug. 8-12; members $75, nonmembers $90. Art classes for adults, teens, children; call for schedule and prices. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. rivervalleyartscenter.org or (479) 968-2452.
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.
BAUM GALLERY OF FINE ART University of Central Arkansas, McCastlain Hall, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. "First Folio! The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare," through Tuesday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.
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.
CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. "The Making of Stuff," Shawn Adair and "Maidenhair: Beauty, Grace and Light," Laura Wattles, through July 29; opening reception, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 474-7767.
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. Seated Woman in Chemise, Pablo Picasso, through July 2017. "American Made: Treasures From the American Folk Art Museum," through Sept. 19. "The Four Seasons," through September. "Black Unity," through Sept. 5. 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.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Roots, Rhythm and Rock -- Music That Moved Fort Smith: Second Movement, 1945-1995," through June, 2017. 50 Memories of Lincoln High School, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. 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. "The Art of Transcendence," Friday-Oct. 16; opening reception, 5-7 p.m. today, nonmembers $5. 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. Beginner Silk Painting Workshop 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 25-26, $175, $150 members, register by July 18. (800) 366-4664."Brushwood Dance," Gary Smith, Garden Grounds, through Dec. 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. "For the Love of the Line," through July 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Tesla Fest, Saturday. "Dinosaurs Revealed," through Sept. 5. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. Teepee Talks with John Two-Hawks: Medicine Wheel Wisdom Part Two, 5:30-6:30 p.m. today. "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.
PAINTING BY HEART noon-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 29, Art on the Green, 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Suite 1, Conway. Oil and acrylic painting class. $135 for four classes. (501) 205-1922.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Summer Storytime, 10 a.m. Fridays through July 29.Tuesday 'Til Eight, 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 30; cardstock 3-D buildings, Tuesday. "Crazy Quilts," through Sunday. 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. 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. Hours: 24 hours daily; docent tours 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. (479) 286-6500.
WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE 1 Rockefeller Drive, Morrilton. "Champion Trees," Linda Williams, through Aug. 31. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (866) 972-7778.
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.
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SPA CITY BOP AND SWING DANCE CLUB 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Friday of the month, VFW, 2231 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Social dancing. Free lessons with $20 membership, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Friday admission: $2. spacitydanceclub.com or (501) 760-7375.
WARD COUNTRY DANCE Hickory Street and Arkansas 319, off U.S. 67/167, Ward. Ward Country Playboys, 7 p.m. Fridays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.
Film
Central Arkansas
AT THE FORK 7 p.m. Wednesday, Chenal 9 Imax Theatre, 17825 Chenal Parkway. A documentary about farm animals raised for consumption. Tickets: $12. (501) 821-2616.
MOVIES IN THE PARK Sundown Wednesdays, First Security Amphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Wednesday. (501) 375-2552.
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CAMDEN'S AMAZING MOVIES ON THE RIVER SERIES dusk Fridays through July 29, Riverwalk Amphitheater, 405 W. Washington St., Camden. Viewing moves to Saturday in case of rain. camden.ar.gov or (870) 837-5500.
Letters
Central Arkansas
FRIENDS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARIES USED BOOK SALE 5-7 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Main Library, 100 S. Rock St. Admission: $5 for Thursday night and 9 a.m. shopping time on Friday and Saturday. (501) 918-3029.
LEGACIES & LUNCH: HAPPY HOURS AND HIGH TIMES noon Friday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. David Pryor, Ernie Dumas and Archie Schaffer, moderated by John Brummett. (501) 683-5239.
RIVER MARKET POETS 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 603-0290.
STORY TIME 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 3, Book Warehouse, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Drive. (501) 455-6399.
WORDSWORTH BOOKS & CO. 5920 R St. Book signings: Rhonda Williams, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday; Kerry Hamilton, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 663-9198.
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CONNECTIONS ACADEMY INFORMATION SESSION 6 p.m. July 19, Hyatt Place Rogers/Bentonville, 4610 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Learn about online school. arkansasconnectionsacademy.com or (888) 819-2423.
POETRY WORKSHOP 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Fee: $15. (479) 292-3665.
THIS I BELIEVE PERSONAL ESSAY WORKSHOP 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 2, Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Inspired by National Public Radio's "This I Believe" series. (479) 292-3665.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
Music
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, listeners welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.
ARKANSAS DULCIMER SOCIETY 2-4 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. Mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer players. Annual membership: $12. Meeting free. (501) 661-1129.
MAXWELL WITH FANTASIA AND RO JAMES 8 p.m. July 16, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $29.50-$125. (800) 745-3000.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 7:30 p.m. Friday, Lakewood Village canopy, 2851 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock. nlrcommunityband.com or (501) 758-2576.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 S. Main St. Mark Edgar Stuart, 9 p.m. Friday, $10. Louisiana Soul Revival with Doug Duffey, 9 p.m. July 15. southonmain.com or (501) 244-9660.
TABLE 28 Burgundy Hotel, 1501 Merrill Drive. Guitarist Michael Carenbauer, 6:30-9 p.m. every Saturday. (501) 224-2828.
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BRAVE COMBO 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Basin Spring Park, 3 Spring St., Eureka Springs. World music mix. (479) 253-7333.
COLOR MY WORLD 6:30 p.m. Monday, Whittington Park, Whittington Avenue, Hot Springs. Music by the Hot Springs Concert Band. hotspringsband.org or (501) 984-1678.
GULLEY PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 7-9 p.m. alternate Thursdays, Gulley Park, 1850 E. Township St., Fayetteville. Danielle Nicole, 7 p.m. today. (479) 443-7275.
MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Sabrina Carpenter, 8 p.m. Saturday. Colton Dixon, 8 p.m. July 16. 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.
MUSIC IN THE PARK 7:30 p.m. third Saturday through August, 103 Franklin St., Washington. Real Entertaining, July 16. historicwashingtonstatepark.com or (870) 983-2684.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS 7:30 p.m. through July 15, Inspiration Point, 16311 U.S. 62 W., Eureka Springs and Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St., Bentonville. Tickets: $10-$150. opera.org or (479) 253-8595.
RICHARD MARX WITH BARRETT BABER 7:30 p.m. Friday, El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, 100 W. Eighth St., El Dorado. Tickets: $35-$40. mainstreeteldorado.org or (870) 862-4747.
RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS 8 p.m. Wednesday, Meteor Guitar Gallery, 128 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. Tickets: $20 advance; $25 at the door. (479) 268-1500.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Miranda Lambert, 7:30 p.m. July 15, $35.50-$68.50. Panic! at the Disco with Weezer, 7 p.m. July 17, $35.50-$65.50. ticketmaster.com or (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
BEGINNERS 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.
BERRY PICKING ON WYE MOUNTAIN 7 a.m.-noon Monday-Saturday through July, Wye Mountain, Roland. Costs vary. (501) 330-1906.
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.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Cache, 425 President Clinton Ave. Food, complimentary beer and wine, music and a silent auction. Tickets: $100. arclubs.org or (501) 666-8816.
COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Room 2156, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. "Fundamentals for Beginners," 10 a.m.- noon Mondays and Wednesdays, through July 27; "Introduction to Computers," 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through July 28; "Introduction to Google Photos," 1-2:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; "Tips and Tricks for the iPhone and iPad," 10-11:30 a.m. July 19, 21 and 26. Fees: $45 for 16 hours; $15 manuals. seniornet.martha@gmail.com or (501) 603-1262.
DEL FRISCO'S GRILLE SUMMER BEER DINNER SERIES 7-11 p.m. July 14, Del Frisco's Grille, 17707 Chenal Parkway. Four Lagunitas beers paired with four courses. Limited seating. Tickets: $55. (501) 448-2631.
DOGTOWN FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Oct. 29, 410 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 425-1988.
FARMERS MARKET 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays through July 20, Winfield United Methodist Church, 20100 Cantrell Road. (501) 868-4225.
FOOD, ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday through Aug. 12, 6124 Baseline Road. Free breakfast and lunch for anyone under 18. feedfirstamerica.org or (866) 526-2265.
HEIFER VILLAGE Heifer Hour 9 a.m.-5 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Heifer Village, 1 World Ave. Activities geared for children K-5. heifer.org/village or (501) 907-2952.
LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 24, Tuesdays through July 26, River Market Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave. 20th anniversary, 7 a.m.-9:15 p.m. Saturday. (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: $12.95, ages 60 and older and children 1-12 $9.95. (501) 666-2406.
MAUMELLE GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. today , Maumelle Senior Services Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle. Topics and speakers. (501) 349-7212.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK FRIENDS OF ANIMALS 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $25. (501) 758-5482.
PARKER MINI DOG WASH & ADOPTION DAY 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Parker Mini, 12601 W. Markham St. Cookout, Humane Society of Pulaski County event. Dog wash free with donation of Purina dog food. (501) 224-6464.
QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 9 a.m. second Monday of the month, Darragh Room, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 S. Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 318-0947.
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.
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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY CAMP AWESOME KIDS' COLLEGE CAMP For grades 2-7. ASU-Beebe, 1000 W. Iowa St., Beebe. Session 1: Monday-July 15 ; Session 2: July 18-22; Session 3: July 25-29. ASU-Heber Springs, 101 Rivercrest Drive, Heber Springs. Session 1: Monday-July 15. Fees and times vary. asub.edu or (501) 230-7902.
CARSON & BARNES CIRCUS 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Northwest Arkansas Fairgrounds, 1400 Fairgrounds Road, Harrison; 4:30 p.m. Wednesday-July 14, Xavier and South 24th streets, Fort Smith; 7:30 p.m. July 15, 1:30 p.m. July 16-17, behind Pachanga Club, 431 N. Old Missouri Road, Springdale. Tickets: $12-$16. (580) 326-2233.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
FLEUR DELICIOUS WEEKEND through Sunday, various venues,Eureka Springs. Food, wine and arts/culture festival. fleurdeliciousweekend.com or (479) 253-7333.
FOOD MEET-UPS 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. today, University of Arkansas Community College-Hope, Hempstead Hall, 2500 S. Main St., Hope; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Church Street Station, 524 S. Church St., Jonesboro; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 14, Pratt Place Inn and Barn, 2231 W. Markham Road, Fayetteville; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Sadie T. Johnson Community Building, 383 N. Larkin St., Monticello. Meetings intended for producers, purchasers and food market developers interested in strengthening locally grown food markets. Registration: $10 includes lunch and refreshments. Registration closes one week prior to meeting. uaex.edu/local-foods or (501) 671-2228.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Controlling Invasive Plants, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 19. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $15, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606 or (800) 366-4664.
HOBBS STATE PARK 20201 Arkansas 12, Rogers. Day Camps: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-July 15 (ages 6-8) and July 20-22 (ages 9-12), Hobbs State Park; $50 plus tax per child, includes snacks and T-shirt. Kayak workshop, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, July 31, Aug. 5, 7, 16, 31; $50. (479) 789-5000.
MULTI-STATE GUN PERMIT CLASS 3-6 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 2, Hampton Inn Van Buren, 1916 N. Sixth St., Van Buren; 3-6 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 3, Cabela's, 2300 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 2, Comfort Inn & Suites Conference Room, 6500 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 5, American Legion Post 341, 1889 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista. Must be 21 or older; 19 or older if active or honorably discharged military. Fee: $99. (866) 371-6111.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Bill and the Bells, 2-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, $19.50 for craft village and show. Handcrafted Evening in the Park, 6-10 p.m. July 16. Kids Day Camp for ages 8-12, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 18-22, $60. (870) 269-3851.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM U.S. 165, Scott. Homegoods Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (501) 961-1409.
POWHATAN HISTORIC STATE PARK 31 S. Second St., Powhatan. Canning workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 878-0032.
RECYCLE BIKES FOR KIDS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 16, Main Street Mission, 1110 E. Second St., Russellville. First come, first serve recycled bike distribution. (501) 207-1696.
SHOWDOWN AT SUNSET 6 p.m. July 23 and Aug. 27, Union County Courthouse, 101 N. Washington Ave., El Dorado. Historic re-enactment, music and entertainment. (870) 862-4747.
SWIMMING LESSONS 11-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-noon Monday-July 21, Pine Bluff Arsenal Recreation Center, Dayton Road, White Hall. For children. Admission: $80. (870) 540-3621 or (870) 540-3778.
WALKS THROUGH HISTORY 11 a.m. Saturday, Arkansas Tuberculosis Sanatorium Historic District in Booneville (Boone County). arkansaspreservation.com or (501) 324-9880.
WASHINGTON COUNTY CEMETERY PRESERVATION GROUP 11 a.m. Saturday, Historical Museum and Heritage Center, 106 Water Ave., Elm Springs. Discussion of cemetery preservation and related topics. (479) 856-5557.
YOUTH THEATRE OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAMS Monday-Friday through July 16, Snow Fine Arts Center, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Junior Theatre (ages 10-13), 9 a.m.-noon; Senior Theatre (ages 14-18), 1-4 p.m.; Film (ages 10-18), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. uca.edu/theatre or (501) 450-5092.
Theater
Central Arkansas
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE July 15-31, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20, students and senior citizens $16, $2 discount Thursday performance. weekendtheater.tix.com or (501) 374-3761.
FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 2,The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $22. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, July 21-30, Sally Riggs Insalaco Theater, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $15-$50. (501) 353-1443.
ROCK OF AGES through July 24, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25; military, students and ages 65 and older $20. eventbrite.com or (501) 908-1099.
TOO MANY COOKS through July 16, 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.
Around Arkansas
BIG BAD 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, The Ritz Theater, 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. Tickets: $10, ages 6-11 $5. (870) 762-1744.
DRAMA CAMP 8 a.m.-noon (grades 2-4), 1-5 p.m. (grades 5-8) July 25-29, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "Showdown at the Callaway Corral" classes. Registration: $110. (870) 862-5474.
LIFT EVERY VOICE: THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN THE HEARTLAND noon and 4 p.m. Sunday, Visitors Chapel AME Church, 319 Church St., Hot Springs. Presented by the Bright Star Touring Theater. (501) 620-6715.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM 7:30-9:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Reynolds Performance Hall, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Presented by Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre. Donations welcome. arkshakes.com or (866) 810-0012.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS 7:30 p.m. through July 15, Inspiration Point Fine Arts Center, 16311 U.S. 62 W., Eureka Springs. Featuring Don Giovanni, Albert Herring and more. opera.org or (479) 253-8595.
ROMEO & JULIET 7:30 p.m. today, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre production. Tickets: $32; students, ages 65 and older and military $25. (501) 582-0702.
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR. 7 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Tickets: $12, senior citizens $10, students $5. theroyalplayers.com or (501) 315-5483.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Mayday by Midnight, today. Dave & Sandy, Nerd Eye Blind, Friday. Alex Summerlin, Almost Infamous, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Jason Hale, 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. Mike Baldwin, Wednesday-July 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.
THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Pallbearer, 9 p.m. Friday, $10. Big Piph & Tomorrow Maybe "The Legacy Project" Concert, 10 p.m. Saturday, $10. Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue, 8 p.m. Sunday, $8-$12. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Richard Buckner, 9 p.m. today; advance $8, day of show $10. School of Rock, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, $5. (501) 372-7707.
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