May
5 Symphony Designer House Mother’s Day Brunch 12:30 p.m. at 37 Chenal Circle. Benefits the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild. Tickets $40. More information at arsymphonyguild.org.
5 Lettuce Dine 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner at St. Joseph Center of Arkansas, North Little Rock. Drinks, dinner and art show with dinner by chefs from The Root Cafe and art by Kevin Kresse, V.L. Cox, Sherrie Shepherd and Callie Matthews. Tickets $125. Email stjosephcenter@gmail.com for more information.
5 WAND Mother’s Day Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Temple B’Nai Israel. Honoring Jean Gordon, founding member of Arkansas WAND with featured speaker Sherece West-Scantlebury, president and CEO of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation. Tickets $45. For more information email hearnefineart@gmail.com or visit arkwand.com.
5 The Big Event 5:30 p.m.at the Metroplex. Hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters, this event is the culmination of the 2015-16 Big Role Models Program and will feature a fashion show, hors d’oeuvres and specialty cocktails. Tickets $50. More information at bbbsca.org.
6 Dinner on the Grounds 6:30 p.m. at The Terry House. The Southernstyle supper supports Our House’s programs for homeless and nearhomeless families during the summer months. Tickets $150. More information at ourhouseshelter.org.
6 Hat Club Salute 6 p.m. at the River Market Pavilions. The annual crawfish boil will benefit the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Tickets $41.99. More information at hatclublr.com.
7 Derby Day for Presbyterian Village 3-6 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Country Club. A Kentucky Derby watch party that will include a Derby hat contest, picking race favorites and Derby-themed food and libations. Event proceeds will go toward the purchase of a new emergency nurse-call system for residents. Tickets $50. More information at presbyvillage.org/the-foundation.
7 Julep Cup Jaunt 4 p.m.at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute. Hosted by the UAMS Consortium, the Kentucky Derby watch party includes Derby-themed food and music, and benefits the UAMS Foundation Fund to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Tickets $40. More information at giving.uams.edu.
7 The Rep Artworks XXVII 6:30 p.m. at The Rep. Light appetizers, drinks, music by The Funkanites and art auction with works from Arkansas artists. Supports The Rep’s operating fund. Tickets $50. For more information, call (501) 378-0405.
7 Southern Silks for Methodist Family Health at 6 p.m. at the Metroplex. Includes faux horse races, prizes, a Derby-inspired dinner, live and silent auctions, hat contest and wine pull. Tickets $50, $75 for assigned seating. Contact Denise Luft at dluft@methodistfamily.org for more information.
7 Quapaw Quarter Association Spring Candlelight Tour 5-7 p.m.in Hillcrest with champagne stations and hors d’oeuvres, followed by dinner at Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church. Tickets start at $125. Call (501) 371-0075 for more information.
7 Spring Festival 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Joseph Center, North Little Rock. Fundraiser to help maintain the historic former orphanage. Includes art show, music, games and food trucks. Email stjosephcenter@gmail.com for more information.
8 QQA Spring Tour of Homes Sunday Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Historic Curran Hall. Learn more about the historic building and the Marjem Ward Jackson Historic Arkansas Gardens. Tickets $50, which includes admission to the afternoon tour. Call (501) 371-0075 for more information.
12 CARE’s Paws on the Runway 6 p.m. at Next Level Events. The event includes food and drinks. Local celebrities and featured pups walk the runway. Tickets $50, $75 for runway seating. Call (501) 603-2273 for more information.
12 Red Jacket Ball 6 p.m. at the Statehouse Convention Center. Montine McNulty is the Lifetime of Service Award honoree. Tickets $200. For more information, call (501) 707-1402.
13 Empty Bowls 6 p.m. at the Statehouse Convention Center. The fundraiser for Arkansas Food Bank will honor Nick Brown. Includes food from local restaurants, entertainment and a special auction featuring artisan- made and celebrity signed bowls. Tickets $75. For more information, call (501) 569-4329.
14 Caribbean Cabaret 6 p.m. at the home of Cindy and Chip Murphy. A poolside evening of music, food, drinks and silent and live auctions hosted by The Peace Keepers and benefiting Women and Children First. Tickets $75. More information at wcfarkansas.org/cabaret.
14 ALS In Wonderland Presents Neverland 7 p.m. at Albert Pike Masonic Center. Benefiting ALS patients in Arkansas and honors Rickie Joe Bauer. Tickets $75, premiere access $150. More information at alsinwonderland.com.