Weekend Calendar

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 April 9. 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.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.

BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Survey: Space and Form," Sheila Cotton, Winston Taylor, LaDawna Whiteside, through April 9. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-0030.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. Spring Regalia Trunk Show; preview, 6-8 p.m. April 8; show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 9. "Beyond the Photographs," Daniel Coston, through May 7. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.

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, Friday-April 29; reception, 6-8 p.m. April 8. 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.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. Tea and 'Tiques, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. "Caro Nan: The Woman Behind the Baskets," through May 1. "What's Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999," continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $10; military, 5-18 or 60 and older $8; under 5 free. (501) 916-9022.

GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. "The Literary Muse," Theodor Geisel, through May 31. Works by William McNamara, through May 21; 4-8 p.m. April 16. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211.

GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. 21st Anniversary Exhibition, through April 9. 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. "Hugo and Gayne Preller's House of Light," April 8-October; opening reception, 5-8 p.m. April 8. "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. Student art show with wine and hors d'oeuvres, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. March exhibit: "Old Masters Reproductions." April exhibit: "Spring Flowers." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. April 21. 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, Friday-April 29; reception: 6-9 p.m. 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. "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.

MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. African American Treasures from the Kinsey Collection, April 8-July 2; reception, 6-8 p.m. April 8. 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.

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.

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 April 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 687-1061.

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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Art competition for grades 9-12, entries due today; juried, Friday; reception and awards, 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Bradbury Art Museum, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-3471.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE England Center Art Gallery, Center and Orange streets, Beebe. "Made in Spain: Weapons of Unwelcome" by Kristin DeGeorge, today. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 882-4495.

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.

CALICO ROCK MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 104 Main St., Calico Rock. One-woman show with Barbara Carlson, Tuesday-April 9. "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. Intro to Art: A Brief History of American Photography, 7-8:30 p.m. today, $30; registration requested. "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.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST through Friday, Donald W. Reynolds Library, 300 Library Hill Lane, Mountain Home, hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Monday-April 22, Integrity First Bank, 502 Hickory St., Mountain Home, hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. April 25-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. Winners reception 4 p.m. today, Donald W. Reynolds Library, Mountain Home. (870) 508-6149.

EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. "Steeling Magnolias," Polly Glass, through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. (870) 633-4480.

FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Women and Murder in the Indian Territory (1870-1898) Part II" 1 p.m. 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. RAM Saturdays: 1-4 p.m. through Saturday. 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. Collection 2016 Spring, today. "Fabulous Fibers," Darlene Garstecki, Friday-April 30. 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.

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. "Pilgrim's Progress" and "Longing and Losing" by Ted and Debra Barnes, today. Senior art exhibit for Emily Grigsby, Friday-April 15; reception, 6:30 p.m. April 8. Sophomore portfolio exhibit, Monday-April 15; reception, 6 p.m. April 7. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Discovering Don Draper," April 10. "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.

RUSSELL FINE ARTS GALLERY Henderson State University, 604 N. 12th St., Arkadelphia. Student Competitive Exhibition, Wednesday-May 5; reception 2-4 p.m. Wednesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 230-5036.

SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "The Polaroid Show," Lisa Burton Tarver, through April 7 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.

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. "Layers" photography exhibit by Kat Wilson, through April 29. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday. (479) 788-7300.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO Taylor Library and Technology Center, 514 University Drive, Monticello. Glassblock Gallery: "Family and Friends," Thomas Fernandez, through Wednesday; artist's talk 1 p.m. April 7 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. April 9, 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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COMMUNITY SQUARE DANCES 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through April 12, Bois D'Arc Building, Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. (870) 269-3851.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Fab 3 with Randy McDonald, Saturday, $10. Cash bar, season discount for members. (501) 915-8111.

Film

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GRADUATE FILM SCREENING 7 p.m. Tuesday, Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. University of Central Arkansas digital film-making graduate thesis films. uca.edu/cfac or (501) 450-3293.

Letters

Central Arkansas

BOOK SIGNING 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, WordsWorth Books, 5920 R St. The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee, Talya Boerner. Refreshments will be served. (501) 663-9198.

LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Performing Arts, 2801 S. University Ave. The Art of Leadership: Lessons From the American Presidency, Jon Meacham. (501) 683-5239.

LEGACIES AND LUNCH noon Wednesday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 S. Rock St. Notable Women of Arkansas, author Nancy Hendricks. (501) 918-3000.

TEEN POETRY WORKSHOPS AND SLAMS 5 p.m. today, Roosevelt Thompson Library, 38 Rahling Circle, workshop only. 4 p.m. April 7, Millie M. Brooks Library, 13024 U.S. 365 S., Wrightsville (501) 918-3086.

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POET GEORGE DREW 6 p.m. Monday, Hickingbotham Hall's Young Auditorium, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. (870) 245-5556.

Music

Central Arkansas

JAZZ IN THE PARK 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday in April, History Pavilion in Riverfront Park. Acoustix with Rod P, Wednesday. Bijoux Pighee and Band, April 13. Off the Cuff, April 20. SynRG, April 27. Refreshments and adult beverages available for purchase. rivermarket.info or (501) 375-2552.

OXFORD AMERICAN PRESENTS PARKER MILLSAP 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, South on Main , 1304 Main St. Tickets: $13-$17 at metrotix.com/events/detail/parker-millsap or (800) 293-5949.

WINTER JAM 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Christian music tour. Tickets: $10 donation at the door. verizonarena.com or (800) 745-3000.

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BERMUDA, DEMOLISHER, INVOKER AND MORE 6:30-11 p.m. Sunday, Low Key Arts, 118 Arbor St., Hot Springs. Also featuring the bands Levels and Ares. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 day of show. (501) 282-9056.

BLUES JAM SESSION OPEN MIC 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Taylor's Made Cafe, 283 Arkansas 365, Conway. Ed Bowman & The Rock City Players. Food, drink and live music. (501) 470-3322.

HARDING UNIVERSITY 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. Pianist Tatiana R. Mann and violinist Cindy Wu, 7 p.m. today, Administration Auditorium, $3. U.S. Air Force Band and the Singing Sergeants, 7 p.m. April 8, Benson Auditorium, 900 Center St., Searcy, free. (501) 279-4343.

HOT SPRINGS MUSIC CLUB WITH HOT SPRINGS FLUTE ENSEMBLE GALA CONCERT 4 p.m. Saturday, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3819 Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Baroque & Beyond." Reception to follow. Donations accepted. hotspringsflutes.com or (501) 520-0306.

LYON COLLEGE JAZZ CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Friday, Lyon College-Brown Chapel, 2300 Highland Road, Batesville. Celebrating the 90th birthday of Miles Davis with Robert Irving III and his Quintet. (870) 307-7259.

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY'S JAZZ BAND 7:30 p.m. today, Ouachita Baptist University, Jones Performing Arts Center, off Ouachita Street, Arkadelphia. (870) 245-5137.

SHARON TURRENTINE CONCERT 3 p.m. Sunday, Garvan Woodland Gardens, Anthony Chapel, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. (501) 262-9606.

U.S. AIR FORCE BAND AND THE SINGING SERGEANTS 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, The Center for the Arts, 2209 S. Knoxville Ave., Russellville. Tickets required. (479) 498-6600.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FORT SMITH SYMPHONIC BAND 7:30 p.m. Monday, Fort Smith Convention Center, ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $6. uafs.universitytickets.com or (479) 788-7300.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO DINNER POPS CONCERT 6 p.m. today, Green Room, John F. Gibson University Center, 346 University Court, Monticello. Tickets: $25. (870) 460-1060.

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. VoiceJam Festival A Cappella competition and showcase, Friday-Saturday; festival pass $60. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS SUICIDE PREVENTION NETWORK 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Donaghey Student Center, 2801 S. University Ave. Informational meeting. (501) 249-9758.

DUCK DUCK GOOSE-NORTH 9 a.m.-7 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Apostolic Church, 4314 Landers Road, North Little Rock. (501) 945-2655.

FAMILY DAY 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Jacksonville High School, 2400 Linda Lane, Jacksonville. With Tampa Bay Buccaneer Clinton McDonald. Music, bounce house, food, meet-greet NFL players, free haircuts for children. Admission: household item, nonperishable food, gift cards. Benefits Ronald McDonald House. (501) 773-0917.

A GATHERING OF FRIENDS 5:30-7 p.m. today, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, Darragh Center, 100 S. Rock St. The Father Joseph H. Blitz Award presented to Garbo Hearne, Muriel Lederman and Scott Tanner. Business attire, co-sponsored by CALS. Tickets: $50. (501) 372-5129.

"IRON SHARPENS IRON" FOOTBALL & CHEER CAMP 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jacksonville High School, 2400 Linda Lane, Jacksonville. Free lunch, free physical, training by/exposure to NFL, former and current collegiate and high school coaches, information about athletic recruitment process. Ages: 6-17. Cheerleading: $30 ; football: $40. (501) 773-0917.

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $10, ages 60 and older and children 1-12 $8. (501) 666-2406.

NONPROFIT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT IN A NUTSHELL WORKSHOP 9 a.m.- noon Wednesday, Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Conference Room, 200 River Market Ave., Suite 100. All nonprofit leaders and development personnel welcome. Tickets: $25-$40. (501) 375-1223.

NONVIOLENCE YOUTH SUMMIT AND COMMEMORATIVE VIGIL 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Arkansas Capitol, 501 Woodlane St. Lunch provided to registered attendees, please wear all white or a white top with black bottoms in honor of National Youth Community Service Day. (501) 683-1300.

OH, THE HUMANITY! 6:30-10 p.m. Tuesday, Raduno Brick Oven and Barroom, 1318 S. Main St. Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas. Pizza, beer and raffle. Tickets: $10. habitatcentralar.org or (501) 376-4434.

OPERA ON THE ROCKS 6:30 p.m. Friday, Junior League Ballroom, 401 Scott St. Opera in the Rock fundraiser, operatic music, hors d'oeuvres, wine and silent auction. Previewing coming production of La Boheme, soloists Maria Fasciano, Ekaterina Kotcherguina, Vernon DiCarlo and Matthew Carey. Tickets: $75. oitr.org or (501) 247-0486.

PILGRIMAGE FOR PEACE 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Heifer International, 1 World Ave. A walk to mourn and remember victims of violence in the community. (601) 467-1866.

RHEA LANA'S CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE noon-7 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 7, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. April 8, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 9, 15400 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock. (501) 499-4423.

SENIOR COMPUTER CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Monday-April 28, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. Intro to Computers and Microsoft Word, Navigating the Internet and iPad/iPhone, uams.edu or (501) 603-1262.

THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 7-9 p.m. Thursdays through April 28, Whole Foods Market, 501 S. Bowman Road. Prizes for winning teams. (501) 221-2331.

TIE DYE BANDANAS 6 p.m. Wednesday, Adolphine Fletcher Terry Library, 823 N. Buchanan St. (501) 663-5457.

TREE PRUNING WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Lake Willastein Amphitheater, Maumelle. Sponsored by the Maumelle Tree Board. Learn how to prune your trees for best shape, spacing and healthy growth; tools will be provided. (501) 831-5020.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Love Is Good Business" with Becca Stevens, 6 p.m. Friday; Bernard Kinsey, founder of the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection, noon Wednesday; "Campus Sexual Assault: A Survivor's Perspective" with Kamilah Willingham, 6 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 683-5239.

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.org or (501) 918-3016.

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ARKANSAS FALLEN RIDERS BREAKFAST 9:15 a.m. first Saturday of the month, First Christian Church, 3911 S. Hazel St., Pine Bluff. Donations. (870) 247-2522.

BEGINNERS BEEKEEPING WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Plantation Agriculture Museum, junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161, Scott. For ages 14 and up. Cost: $12. (501) 961-1409.

BRIDGE TOURNAMENT Friday-Sunday, Casa de Carta, 1101 DeSoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. Games start at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Stratified Swiss Teams game, 10 a.m. Sunday. Complimentary lunch for morning and afternoon players, pizza for evening players. Tickets: per game $14, members $11; Swiss Teams game $120. (501) 915-0781.

Theater

Central Arkansas

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. Friday-Saturday and April 7-9, 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.

BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY PREVIEW 5:30-10 p.m. Tuesday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Preview night at The Rep, with dinner, open bar, silent and live auctions and a preview of the show. Tickets: $60. therep.org or (501) 940-7919.

BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY April 6-May 1, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $40-$55, students $30; Pay What You Can Night Wednesday. therep.org or (501) 940-7919.

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. Friday-Saturday and April 7-9, 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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101 DALMATIONS KIDS 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Saturday, South Arkansas Arts Center 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Tickets: $5. saac-arts.org or (870) 862-4574.

CRIMES OF THE HEART 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Wednesday-9; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Fort Smith Little Theatre, 401 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. Tickets: Gala on April 8, $25; all other shows $10. (479) 783-2966.

OTHER DESERT CITIES 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and April 7-9, 2 p.m. Sunday and April 10, Arkansas Public Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Tickets: $10 students, $17 balcony, $30 cabaret, $50 cabaret table (two seats). (479) 631-8988.

SHAKESPEARE'S THE WINTER'S TALE 7:30 p.m. April 7-8 and April 14-15, 2 p.m. April 9, University of Central Arkansas, Bridges Larson Theatre of Snow Fine Arts Center. Tickets: $10, free with valid student ID. uca.edu/theatre or (501) 450-3265.

VICTORY VOLUNTEER FAIR 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 9, Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Information on volunteer and audition opportunities. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.

Auditions

Around Arkansas

CAMELOT AUDITIONS 6:30 p.m. Sunday-Monday. Sunday auditions The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton; Monday auditions First United Methodist Church upstairs choir room, 200 N. Market St. (enter on Conway Street side). Production dates: June 9-12, 16-19. Needing adults and one speaking role for an 11-13 year old boy. Bring 32 bars and sheet music of show tune similar to Camelot's music. Pianist provided. (501) 315-5483.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Byron, Tragikly White, today. Richie Johnson, Katmandu, Friday. Alex Summerlin, Brian Nahlen Band, 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. Steve Hirst, 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.

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