Weekend Calendar

Lost Boys is one of the works by Michael Church on display at Thea Foundation, 401 Main St., North Little Rock, through May 31. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call (501) 379-9512.
Lost Boys is one of the works by Michael Church on display at Thea Foundation, 401 Main St., North Little Rock, through May 31. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call (501) 379-9512.

Events are free unless otherwise noted.

Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Art of Motion: Tango, 7-9 p.m. today; members $10, nonmembers $14. Lecture: Watercolorist Paul Signac, Ann Wagner, 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday. Beaux Arts Ball with a Pop!, 7 p.m. May 21, $150. Art Together for early-stage Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, 10 a.m. third Monday of each month. Renoir's Madame Henriot in Costume, May 24-Sept. 11. "Young Arkansas Artists," Arkansas students from kindergarten-grade 12, through July 24. William-Adolphe Bouguereau's Admiration, through Sunday. "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 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.

BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Boudoir Series," pop-up show by Pinque Clark, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. 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. Second Friday Art Night with Carmen Alexandria and D.J. Harlem James, 5-8 p.m. Friday. "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. "Black Box," Kae Barron, Friday-July 2; opening 6-8 p.m. Friday. 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. Bridge to the Future Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21. "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.

THE CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS ART EXHIBITION AND SALE 6-9 p.m. May 20, State Hospital front lobby, 305 South Palm St. (501) 686-9000.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "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 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.

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. Exhibit by Robert Lemming and Louis Watts, Friday-Aug. 7; reception with Marchese Hendricks Project, 5-8 p.m. Friday. "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. 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.

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. Movies at MacArthur: 16 Photographs at Ohrdruf, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday. "War Comes Home: The Legacy," through June 1. "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. "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.

MID-SOUTHERN WATERCOLORISTS 7-9 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Visitors welcome. midsouthernwatercolorists.com or (501) 941-0430.

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 Sunday. 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. Brown Bag Lecture: "The Mid-Century Modern Building Campaign of North Little Rock Mayor Casey Laman," noon-1 p.m. today. Second Friday Art Night with The Salty Dogs and Stone's Throw Brewing, 5-8 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.

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

THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. Michael Church, through May 31. 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, today. BFA Senior Exhibition, today. 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. 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 Saturday. 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. "Pals" art exhibit, through May 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452.

THE ART ODYSSEY 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 19-21, Donald W. Reynolds Library, 300 Liberty Hill, Mountain Home. A self-guided tour of the working studios of selected artists. theartodyssey.com or (870) 580-0987.

THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. "Here. African-American Art From the Permanent Collection," reception and book release, 5-7 p.m. today. 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. "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.

CREATIVE ARTS SOCIETY FINE ART SHOW SALE 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21, Searcy White County Fairgrounds, 802 Davis Drive, Searcy. Booth rental: $40. (501) 270-2278.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Seated Woman in Chemise, Pablo Picasso, through July 2017. "The Four Seasons," through September. "Black Unity," through Sept. 5. "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 Friday, 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. "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. "Artsy 2," Millie Steveken and Cynthia Schanink, through 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, through May 31. 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. Senior exhibit by Abbey Fowler, through Saturday. 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.

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.

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. "Common Ground," Rebecca Thompson, through May 26; reception, 6 p.m. Friday. 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.

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.

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Circa's "Carnival of the Animals," 7 p.m. Friday, $10. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and before performances. (479) 443-5600.

Dance

Central Arkansas

ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOP WITH JUAN AND SOL 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Let's Dance Studio, 7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 110. Registration: $20-$25. littlerocksalsa.com/events or (501) 663-7724.

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.com or (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.

PETER PAN STORYBOOK BALLET 7:30 p.m. May 20-21, 2 p.m. May 21-22, Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre, 501 E. Ninth St. Tickets: $20; $15 students. arkansasdance.org or (501) 227-5320.

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

TANGO NIGHT WITH JUAN AND SOL 7-10:30 p.m. today, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Wine and snacks provided. Cost: $15, members $10. arkarts.com or (501) 372-4000.

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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.

WESTERN ARKANSAS BALLET 4-5:30 p.m. May 19, 4701 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Company positions ages 11-13. Must have three years of ballet experience. Dress code for women: black leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, pointe shoes (if you have had at least one year of pointe class), and hair in a bun, for men: black tights or shorts, white T-shirt and ballet shoes. waballet.org or (479) 785-0152.

Film

Central Arkansas

DOGTOWN FILM SERIES Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. War Eagle, Arkansas, 7 p.m. today. Tickets: $5. argentacommunitytheater.org or (501) 353-1443.

RON ROBINSON THEATER 100 River Market Ave. The Graduate, 7 p.m. today, $5. ronrobinsontheater.org or (501) 320-5715.

Letters

Central Arkansas

BOOK SIGNING 4-5 p.m. May 22, Wordsworth Books, 5920 R St. Notable Women of Arkansas, Nancy Hendricks. (501) 663-9198.

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.(501) 457-5038.

RIVER MARKET POETS 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 603-0290.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Story time, 10:30 a.m. today. (501) 687-1061.

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VILLAGE ON THE LAKES WRITERS & POETS AUTHORS SERIES 6-8 p.m. second Saturday of each month, Artist Retreat Center, 13467 Lookout Drive, Bella Vista. (479) 268-6463.

VILLAGE WRITERS' CLUB Coronado Community Center, 150 Ponderosa Lane, Hot Springs Village. Creative writing workshop with Stephanie and John Vanderslice, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; advance $35, at the door $40. villagewritersclub.com or (501) 226-9197.

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 Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, listeners welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.

ARKANSAS SOUNDS SPRING CONCERT SERIES Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Charlie Rich Jr. and Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers, 7 p.m. May 20, $15. arkansassounds.org or (501) 918-3033.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND 8 p.m. Wednesday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $45.50-$75. verizonarena.com or (800) 745-3000.

JOE CROOKSTON WITH THE LITTLE ROCK FOLK CLUB 6 p.m. Sunday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Tickets: $15, students $8, children 12 and under free. (501) 663-0634.

LEGENDS IN ARGENTA 4 p.m. Saturday, Argenta Arts District at the Plaza, 304 Main St., North Little Rock. Mulehead, Ghost Bones and more. Admission: $5, free for children under 12. legendsofar@gmail.com or (870) 540-9867.

LIVE AT LAMAN 7 p.m. second Thursday of the month, William F. Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. (501) 758-1720.

NATURAL STATE BRASS BAND 4 p.m. Sunday, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive. Pre-Memorial Day celebration of American music. nsbb.org or (501) 920-2539.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY BAND 7:30 p.m. Friday, canopy at Lakewood Village, North Little Rock. "A March is a March; Or Is It?" with director Rico Belotti. nlrcommunityband.com or (501) 758-2576.

OPERA IN THE ROCK: LA BOHEME 7:30 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Pulaski County Technical College Center for Humanities and Arts, 3000 Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Tickets: $10-$50. oitr.org or (501) 812-2338.

ORGAN CONCERT 8 p.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church, 800 Scott St. Celebrating life of Robert Young Ellis, with Alex Gilson. Reception follows. (479) 409-5679.

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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.

ARTOSPHERE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: RUSSIAN MASTERWORKS 8-10 p.m. May 21, Baum Walker Hall, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $10. (479) 443-5600.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Basin Spring Park, 3 Spring St., Eureka Springs. Block Street Hot Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Flutist Bryan Savage, 4-5:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. (479) 253-7333.

PAUL HARRIS AND THE CLEVERLYS 6:30 p.m. today, Benton Event Center, 17322 Interstate 30, Benton. Tickets: $60. (501) 776-6746.

PEAK OF PERFECTION 7:30 p.m. Saturday, ArcBest Performing Arts Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. The Fort Smith Symphony performs Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Brice Johnson. Tickets: $15-$43. (479) 452-7575, ext. 1.

SACRED HARP SINGING 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Washington Methodist Church, 124 Arkansas 195 S., Washington. A form of singing developed in the 19th century. fasola.orgor (870) 703-8256.

SINGING MEN OF ARKANSAS "SING AMERICA" 7:30 p.m. May 21, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Tickets: $12, $9; nonmembers $16, students $10. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.

SPENCER'S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976.

STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. May 22, Crystal Ballroom, Arlington Resort Hotel, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Admission: $10, students free. stardustband.net or (501) 767-5482.

TENNESSEE MAFIA JUG BAND 7 p.m. May 23, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. Suggested donation: $5. (870) 972-2367.

THUMBPICKING WEEKEND today-Saturday, The Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Instruction, workshops, panel discussions, and concerts. (870) 269-3851.

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Jason Aldean with Thomas Rhett and a Thousand Horses, 7:30 p.m. May 19, $35.50-$68.50. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.

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.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ALS IN WONDERLAND PRESENTS NEVERLAND 7 p.m. Saturday, Albert Pike Masonic Center, 712 Scott St. "Imagine a World Without ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)" mixer featuring Rodney Block, followed by Peter Pan themed fashion show. Tickets: $75, premiere admission $150. alsinwonderland.com or (501) 492-6955.

ARKANSAS' MOST ENDANGERED PLACES 10:30 a.m. today, Capitol rotunda, 500 Woodlane St. Press conference to raise awareness of Arkansas' historic places. preservearkansas.org or (501) 682-5080.

AROUND THE WORLD WITH ESSE PURSE MUSEUM AND BEYOND COTTON 5-7 p.m. May 19, Esse Purse Museum, 1510 S. Main St. An international fashion and cocktail party. Tickets: $25. (501) 916-9022.

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 BLACK FOOD FESTIVAL 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Philander Smith College, 900 Daisy Bates Drive. Presented by the Arkansas Association of Black Professionals. theaabp.org/eat or (855) 787-2329.

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.

CHAKRADANCE 7-8:30 p.m. Saturdays through May 28, Academy of Holistic Arts, 1301 Scott St. Tickets: $15. academyofholisticarts.com or (501) 396-9184.

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

DEAD DOCTORS DON'T LIE HEALTH SEMINAR 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Wyndham Riverfront, 2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock. (501) 371-9000.

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.

GREATER LITTLE ROCK CAMERA CLUB 6 p.m. second Thursday of each month, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Speakers, discussions. Digital and film cameras. (501) 614-9098.

GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL 11 a.m.-9 p.m. May 20-21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 22, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1100 Napa Valley Drive. Trolley service provided. (501) 221-5300.

THE GUN SHOW AWARDS CEREMONY AND OPENING RECEPTION 5 p.m. May 20, Cache Restaurant and Lounge, 425 President Clinton Ave. Admission: $50; VIP $75. (501) 240-7446.

HALANA'S PSYCHIC FAIR 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St. Admission: $5. (501) 843-5982.

HEART WALK 9 a.m. Saturday, North Shore Riverwalk Park, North Little Rock. American Heart Association event. heartwalk.org or (800) 242-8721.

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.

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

HOPS & HOPE 4-9 p.m. Tuesdays in May, Stone's Throw Brewing, 402 E. Ninth St. $1 per pint donated to local historic preservation efforts. (501) 244-9154.

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.

PATCHWORK PAINTERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS MEETING 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Rooker Library, 11 Otter Creek Court. decorativepainters.orgor (501) 416-4228.

PATIO ON PARK HILL 5-8 p.m. today, Lakehill Shopping Center, North Little Rock. Music, food trucks, local breweries and vendors. parkhillbusiness.com or (501) 812-6400.

PAWS ON THE RUNWAY 6-9 p.m. today, Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham St. Food and drink, live and silent auctions, fashion show. Benefits Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals. Tickets: $50-$75. careforanimals.org or (501) 603-2273.

THE SIERRA CLUB 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesday of the month, The Oyster Bar, 3003 W. Markham St. (501) 301-8280.

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.

TASTE OF THE ROCK 4:30-7:30 p.m. May 19, River Market Pavilions, 400 President Clinton Ave. Local food and beverage showcase. 21 and over. Tickets: advance $15, at the door $20. littlerockchamber.com/events or (501) 374-2001.

A VISION FOR TWO COUPLES' WORKSHOP 3 p.m. Sunday, Academy of Holistic Arts, 1301 Scott St. Tickets: couples $75. academyofholisticarts.comor (501) 396-9184.

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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ARKANSAS BIRTH FAIR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21, The Village at Hendrix, 1040 Reynolds Ave., Conway. For planning, expecting and new parents. (501) 504-6994.

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

AWAKEN WELLNESS & YOGA FESTIVAL 5 p.m. May 20, Mount Sequoyah Center, 150 N. Skyline Drive, Fayetteville. People of all ages and ability levels welcome. Cost: $35-$300. awakenyogafestival.com or (479) 443-4531.

BEHIND THE BIG HOUSE 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St., Washington. A historical experience that focuses on how slaves lived. Registration required. Saturday fare: $10. PreserveArkansas.org or (501) 372-4757.

CLEASHINDRA HALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE BENEFIT FUNDRAISER 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Harbor Oaks Golf Club and Restaurant, 1 Harbor Oaks Drive, Pine Bluff. Music, food, fashion, and a silent auction. Tickets: $30. (870) 413-1660.

COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.

CRAIGHEAD OUT OF THE DARK 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Mid-South Health Systems, 2707 Browns Lane, Jonesboro. Support youth in Craighead County by helping solve drug addiction issues. outofthedark.orgor (870) 336-6737.

CULINARY DEMONSTRATION CLASS 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Cuisine Karen Cooking School, 10 Woolridge Road, Eureka Springs. Featuring local goat cheese and chicken salad. Cost: $50-$55. cuisinekaren.comor (479) 253-7461.

EXPLORING THE HIDDEN CAUSES BEHIND ADHD, AUTISM, AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES IN KIDS 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, National Child Protection Training Center, Northwest Arkansas Community College, 1 College Drive, Bentonville. info@yourwellnesspractice.com or (479) 621-9006.

FAULKNER COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS PLANT SALE 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Conway Expo Center, 2502 E. Oak St. Guest speakers, Janet Carson and Rand Retzloff. (501) 329-8344.

GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. "In the Garden: Tropicals with Janet Carson," Magnolia Room, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. today. "Survey Says! with Gena Stout," Magnolia Room, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 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. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $15, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606 or (800) 366-4664.

GONE IN 60 SECONDS ENTREPRENEUR PITCH CONTEST 6-9 p.m. May 24, The Auditorium, 36 S. Main, Eureka Springs. Two $1,000 cash prizes available for the best startup pitches. Register by 11 a.m. May 23 at g60contest.com. (479) 253-7788.

HAMMERS & HARD HATS CONSTRUCTION PARTY: MAURICE BATHHOUSE FUNDRAISER 5-7 p.m. May 22, Maurice Bathhouse, 341 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Guests should dress to get their hands dirty. Admission: $100. info@FriendsofHotSpringsNationalPark.org or (501) 538-4575.

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Cuisine Karen Cooking School, 10 Woolridge Road, Eureka Springs. Featuring local goat cheese and chicken salad. Cost: $50-$55. cuisinekaren.comor (479) 253-7461.

HANDY HELPFUL HERBS OF SOUTH FORK 10 a.m. May 21, South Fork Nature Center, 962 Bachelor Road, Clinton. Nature walk and education with Shirley Pratt. southforknaturecenter.org or (501) 745-6444.

HEART EXPO 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Free screenings for the first 200 attendees. Featuring the Mega Heart exhibit, an inflatable walk-through heart. (479) 441-5445.

HOBBS STATE PARK 20201 Arkansas 12, Rogers. Guided Bird Walk, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday. Frog Listening Workshop, take sack dinner, 2-9 p.m. May 21. (479) 789-5000.

IDENTIFYING NATIVE PLANTS AND WILD EDIBLES 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 24, Prairie View Farm, 3147 Prairie View Road, Harrison. Meet at 5:10 p.m. at Boone County Library, 221 W. Stephenson Ave., Harrison to carpool/caravan to the farm. (870) 365-2700.

JEEP FEST 6-9 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Holiday Island Chamber of Commerce, 110 Woodsdale Drive, Holiday Island. Live music, food, and activities involving Jeeps. hichamber.com or (479) 244-9682.

KENDRICK FINCHER HYDRATION FOR LIFE DUATHLON 7 a.m. Saturday, The Promenade Mall, 2203 Promenade Blvd., Rogers. Cost: $70-$120. kendrickfincher.org or (479) 986-9960.

LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Kayak Tour 10 a.m. Saturday. Tickets: $12 adults; $6 children ages 6-12; children under 6 not permitted. arkansasstateparks.com or (479) 967-5516.

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) 709-3627or (479) 471-4545.

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

NORMA LAMPERT MEMORIAL LUPUS SPRINGERS 5K AND WALK TO END LUPUS 8-11:30 a.m. May 21, Mid-America Park, 101 College Drive, Hot Springs. Cost: before May 19 $21, after $25. (501) 525-9380.

PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL May 22-26, various locations, Eureka Springs. Art shows and workshops hosted by Eureka Springs School of the Arts. Per day: $20-$35. Festival pass: $90. Extra fees for different workshops. essa-art.org or (479) 253-5384.

SHARING SMILES DAY 8-11 a.m. Sunday, Kool Smiles, 5111 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Free dental care for uninsured children. mykoolsmiles.com/sharingsmiles or (479) 431-6708.

SPRING CHEER EXTRAVAGANZA 9 a.m.-noon May 21, Magic Springs and Crystal Falls, 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Cheer clinic; lunch and park admission included. Admission: coaches $35, cheerleaders and dancers $55. (501) 617-1061.

STRONG WOMEN AUTHOR LUNCH 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary's, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Featuring Diane les Becquet and Sanderia Faye. All proceeds benefit the Village Writing School. Tickets: $50. (479) 292-3665.

WALKS THROUGH HISTORY 11 a.m. Saturday, Saint Mary's Catholic Church and Cemetery in Altus (Franklin County). arkansaspreservation.com or (501) 324-9880.

WATCH AND CLOCK COLLECTOR CONVENTION 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, 205 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs. (479) 595-2480.

Theater

Central Arkansas

CHILDREN'S THEATER SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 13-24, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Three classes taught by professional instructors. Income-based scholarships available to five students. Registration deadline: Wednesday. Cost: $195. argentacommunitytheater.org or (501) 353-1443.

THE CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES IN THE LAST (POTLUCK) SUPPER Tuesday-June 18, 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.

DOUBLEWIDE, TEXAS through Saturday, 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.

DREAMGIRLS today-Sunday and May 19-22, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25; ages 65 and older, military and students $20. Grand opening with pre-show cocktail buffet and bar, Friday, $40. thestudiotheatre-lr.orgor (501) 374-2615.

A PIECE OF MY HEART 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through May 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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ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR. 7 p.m. May 20-21, Breedlove Auditorium, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Tickets: $12, children 10 and under $8. uafs.universitytickets.com or (479) 788-7300.

THE FOREIGNER 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through May 28, 1:30 p.m. Sunday and May 22 and 29, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave., Searcy. Tickets: $15 plus tax. centeronthesquare.org or (501) 368-0111.

MOTHERS AND SONS 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Tickets: balcony $17, cabaret $30, cabaret table (two seats) $50, students $10. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.

MURDER FOR TWO through May 29, Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15-$40, under 30 $10. theatre2.org or (479) 443-5600.

PETER PAN May 20-22, 27-29, LakePointe Church, 1343 Albert Pike Road, Hot Springs. Presented by Hot Springs Children's Dance Theatre Company. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20-$30, children under 18 $10-$15. hscdtc.org or (501) 655-6815.

ROMEO AND JULIET SHOW 7 p.m. May 19-21, 2 p.m. May 21-22 Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave., Fayetteville. Shakespeare classic with a modern twist. Tickets: $8; children $6. artslivetheatre.com or (479) 521-4932.

Auditions

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110 IN THE SHADE 6:30 p.m. May 20 and 2:30 p.m. May 21, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. For adults and teens. Cold readings, dance combination, sing song from the show. Registration 30 minutes before. Performance dates: July 14-24. saac-arts.orgor (870) 862-5474.

THE BOXCAR CHILDREN 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave., Fayetteville. Actors ages 8-18 welcome. No appointment necessary. Performance dates: June 23-26. artslivetheatre.com or (479) 521-4932.

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. Jason, Jaded, today. Greg Madden, Crisis, Friday. Raising Grey, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. 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: John Knowles, May 19. 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. Sean Kent, through Saturday. The Sandman, Wednesday-May 21. 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. JJ Grey & Mofro, Ben Miller Band, 8 p.m. today; advance $25, day of show $28. Boom Kinetic, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $10. Here Come the Mummies, The Big Dam Horns, 8:30 p.m. Saturday; advance $20, day of show $25. The Purple Rain Revisited Experience, 5:30 p.m. Sunday; $5, reserved $10. (501) 823-0090.

SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 S. Main St. Jay Farrar, 8 p.m. today, $25-$35. southonmain.com or (501) 244-9660.

STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Mountain Sprout, 9 p.m. Saturday, $10. Radio Birds, Strangetowne, 8 p.m. Sunday; advance $7, day of show $10. Muuy Biien, Ghost Bones, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; advance $7, day of show $10. (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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