Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. Music, art, food. (501) 993-1234.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets.Beaux Arts Ball With a Pop!, 7 p.m. Saturday, $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, Tuesday-Sept. 11. "Young Arkansas Artists," Arkansas students from 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 Doug Gorrell, Marie Weaver, Ann Presley, Vonda Rainey and Debby Hinson. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Culture Shock: Shine Your Rubies, Hide Your Diamonds," Melissa Cowper-Smith and others, through Aug. 27. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Black Box," Kae Barron, through July 2. 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. Saturday. "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.
GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. "The Literary Muse," Theodor Geisel, through May 31. Works by William McNamara, through Saturday. 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, 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. May exhibit: "Backyard Birds," Louise Beck. Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. today. 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. "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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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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. today-Saturday, 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. 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. Saturday, 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.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Book signing: Images of America: Van Buren, Tom Wing, 6 p.m. today. "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.
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. Finders Keepers, 5-8 p.m. May 27 and June 24. "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/museumor (479) 621-1154.
SEARCY ART GALLERY 300 E. Race Ave., Searcy. Passion Week Interpreted in Abstract Expressionism and Other Works, through Wednesday. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 732-1682.
SMITH-PENDERGRAFT CAMPUS CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. "Small Works on Paper," through May 30. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 788-7300.
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "Common Ground," Rebecca Thompson, through May 26. 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.
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.
PETER PAN STORYBOOK BALLET 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre, 501 E. Ninth St. Tickets: $20; $15 students. arkansasdance.org or (501) 227-5320.
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BALLET CAMP 12:30-5 p.m. (grades 2-4), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (grades 5-12) May 31-June 3, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 East Fifth St., El Dorado. "The Rodeo Ballet" classes. Registration: $140. (870) 862-5474.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Cash bar, season discount for members. (501) 915-8111.
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. today, 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
RON ROBINSON THEATER 100 River Market Avenue. Haven's Road Movie Premiere, 6 and 8 p.m. today. Grease, 2 p.m. Saturday, $5. Weekend at Bernie's, 7 p.m. Saturday, $5. ronrobinsontheater.org or (501) 320-5715.
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KISS ROCKS VEGAS 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Arkansas 30 North. Tickets: $12-$14. fathomevents.com or (800) 326-3264.
Letters
Central Arkansas
BOOK SIGNING 4-5 p.m. Sunday, 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.
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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. Friday, $15. arkansassounds.org or (501) 918-3033.
TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS 8 p.m. May 27, Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. With Cody Canada & the Departed and National Park Radio. Tickets: $20-$25. metroplexlive.com or (501) 681-7552.
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ARTOSPHERE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: RUSSIAN MASTERWORKS 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Baum Walker Hall, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $10. (479) 443-5600.
CHAPEL MUSIC SERIES: AIZURI QUARTET 8 p.m. Friday, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 224 N. East Ave., Fayetteville. Tickets: $10. (479) 442-7373.
CHARLIE RICH JR. AND SONNY BURGESS & THE LEGENDARY PACERS 7 p.m. Friday, Ron Robinson Theatre, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $15. ronrobinson.com or (501) 320-5715.
DOM FLEMONS 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 27, Ozark Folk Center, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Tickets: $12, $19.50 for both performances. (870) 269-3851.
HOT SPRINGS CONCERT BAND 3 p.m. May 30, Whittington Park, Hot Springs. Memorial Day concert. hotspringsband.org or (501) 984-1678.
SINGING MEN OF ARKANSAS "SING AMERICA" 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Tickets: $12, $9; nonmembers $16, students $10. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.
STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. Sunday, 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. Monday, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. Suggested donation: $5. (870) 972-2367.
VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CONCERT 3 p.m. Sunday, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. (501) 450-3265.
VOICES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS CHOIR AUDITIONS 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday-May 26, Room 312A, Snow Fine Arts Building, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Open to students grades 3-12. Auditions are for three different choirs: Choristers, Concert Choir, and High School Choir. Choristers and Concert Choir meet 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays during the school year. High School Choir meets 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays during the school year. No previous experience required. Match pitch, demonstrate vocal range, perform up to two minutes of a song of their choosing. vocasings.com or (816) 718-9200.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Jason Aldean with Thomas Rhett and a Thousand Horses, 7:30 p.m. today, $35.50-$68.50. Russian Masterworks, 8 p.m. Saturday, $10. Heroic Beethoven, 7 p.m. Tuesday, $10. waltonartscenter.org or(479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS IN ARKANSAS SYMPOSIUM 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 W. Ninth St. Featuring speakers Delita Martin, Garbo Hearne, Garland Martin Taylor and Jeff Lewellen. Deadline, May 30. history.commission@arkansas.gov or (501) 682-6900.
AROUND THE WORLD WITH ESSE PURSE MUSEUM AND BEYOND COTTON 5-7 p.m. today, 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.
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.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS COIN CLUB 6 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Parkway Place Baptist Church, 303 Parkway Place. Buying, selling, swapping, appraisals, auctions, programs. (501) 351-3114.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS FREETHINKERS DISCUSSION GROUP 1-5 p.m. third Saturday of each month, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 351-4980.
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 Wednesday, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Fee: $45. (501) 918-3086.
DOGTOWN FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Oct. 29, 410 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 425-1988.
FARMER'S MARKET 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays through July 20,Winfield United Methodist Church, 20100 Cantrell Road. (501) 868-4225.
GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, 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. Friday, Cache Restaurant and Lounge, 425 President Clinton Ave. Admission: $50; VIP $75. (501) 240-7446.
HILLCREST HALL 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Harvesting Color: An Intro to Natural Dyes, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. 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.
KUAR'S PUB QUIZ 6 p.m. Sunday, American Pie Pizza, 4830 North Hills Blvd., North Little Rock. Table for five: $60, table for six: $72. (501) 753-0081.
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.
MEMORIAL DAY MURPH 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 30, Above and Beyond Crossfit fueled by Strongwill, 1020 E. Capitol Ave. Fitness event: 1-mile run, 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 air squats, and a 1-mile run. Registration: $25, includes event T-shirt. Portion of proceeds goes to benefit Disabled American Veterans and Sheep Dog Impact Assistance. strongwillmovement.com or (501) 516-8766.
MOUNT HOLLY CEMETERY FLAGS FOR VETERANS PROJECT 12:30 p.m. May 29, 1200 S. Broadway. Volunteers will place American flags on the graves. (501) 376-1843.
SIDEWALK SALE 10 a.m.-9 p.m. May 27-28, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 29-30, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Drive. (501) 455-9100.
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.
SPLASH ZONE WATER PARK SEASON OPENING noon-6 p.m. May 28-30, Splash Zone Water Park, 201 W. Martin St. cityofjacksonville.net or (501) 982-7956.
SPORTS BANQUET 6:30 p.m. May 26, Jacksonville Community Center, 200 Dupree Drive, Jacksonville. Featuring guest speaker Steve "Wildman" Wilson. Tickets: $50. (501) 982-4316.
STRATEGIC PLANNING MAKEOVER FOR NONPROFITS 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Arkansas Studies Institute, 401 President Clinton Ave. Tickets: $25-$40. (501) 375-1223.
TASTE OF THE ROCK 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, 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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Lecture and book signing: The Graduate School Mess: What Caused It and How We Can Fix It, Leonard Cassuto, 6 p.m. Monday. Garrard Conley, author of Boy Erased, 6 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 683-5239.
YOGA WITH KINO MACGREGOR 9:30 a.m.-noon and 2:30-5 p.m. Saturday and 9-11 a.m. and noon-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dreamland Ballroom, 800 W. Ninth St. Admission: class $65, weekend $250. (501) 255-5700.
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ARKANSANS FOR INFORMED CONSENT 7-8 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, Kollective Coffee+Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Information for the public about vaccines. (501) 655-3870.
ARKANSAS BIRTH FAIR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 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/artosphere or (479) 443-5600.
AWAKEN WELLNESS & YOGA FESTIVAL 5 p.m. Friday, 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.
CHRISTOPHER CASTLEBERRY GOLF CLASSIC 9 a.m. May 28, DeGray Lake Golf Course, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck. Registration: $85-$200. castleberryclassic.com or (501) 318-8223.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
CROSSROADS COALITION BANQUET 5:30 p.m. today, Technology Center for the Delta, 1790 N. Falls Blvd., Wynne. Cocktails, dinner, a brief presentation and award announcements. Tickets: $35, $250 table. (870) 238-4025.
FIREHOUSE BARBEQUE 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 28, Inspiration Point Fire Department, 31 Ozark Automotive Road, Eureka Springs. Pulled pork sandwich or chicken with beans, potato salad, a cookie and iced tea. Plates: $8, children $6. (479) 253-7881.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. 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. Tuesday, The Auditorium, 36 S. Main, Eureka Springs. Two $1,000 cash prizes available for the best startup pitches. Register by 11 a.m. Monday at g60contest.com. (479) 253-7788.
HAMMERS & HARD HATS CONSTRUCTION PARTY: MAURICE BATHHOUSE FUNDRAISER 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Maurice Bathhouse, 341 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Guests should dress to get their hands dirty. Admission: $100. info@FriendsofHotSpringsNationalPark.org or (501) 538-4575.
HANDY HELPFUL HERBS OF SOUTH FORK 10 a.m. Saturday, South Fork Nature Center, 962 Bachelor Road, Clinton. Nature walk and education with Shirley Pratt. southforknaturecenter.org or (501) 745-6444.
HISTORIC GAMES DAY 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Powhatan Historic State Park, 31 S. Second St., Powhatan. (870) 878-0032.
HOBBS STATE PARK 20201 Arkansas 12, Rogers. Frog Listening Workshop, take sack dinner, 2-9 p.m. Saturday. (479) 789-5000.
IDENTIFYING NATIVE PLANTS AND WILD EDIBLES 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 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.
KIDS FISHING WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jacksonport State Park Visitor Information Center, 205 Avenue St., Jacksonport. Participants ages 16 and older must have valid Arkansas fishing license. Admission: $5. (870) 523-2143.
MARK THOMAS MEMORIAL APPLE PIE 5K RUN 8 a.m. May 28, Salem Court Square, Salem. Registration: advance $15, day of race $20. (870) 895-6226.
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. White Street Walk, 4-10 p.m. Friday. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.com or (479) 253-7333.
MOVING TOGETHER 7:30 a.m. May 30, Veterans Memorial Park, 1350 E. Zion Road, Fayetteville. 1-mile run/walk and cook-out. Registration: $20-$35. supports.org/events or (479) 225-5440.
NORMA LAMPERT MEMORIAL LUPUS SPRINGERS 5K AND WALK TO END LUPUS 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Mid-America Park, 101 College Drive, Hot Springs. Cost: $25. (501) 525-9380.
PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL Sunday-May 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.
SCHOOL'S OUT CELEBRATION & A MOVIE 6-9 p.m. May 27, Splash Zone Water Park, 201 W. Martin St., Jacksonville. Evening swim and family friendly movie. cityofjacksonville.net or (501) 982-7956.
SPRING CHEER EXTRAVAGANZA 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, 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.
VA2K WALK AND ROLL 10 a.m. Friday, Veteran's Health Care System of the Ozarks, 1100 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. Participants are encouraged to bring a donation for the Homeless Veterans Program. (479) 443-4301.
Theater
Central Arkansas
THE CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES IN THE LAST (POTLUCK) SUPPER through 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.
DREAMGIRLS today-Sunday, 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. thestudiotheatre-lr.org or (501) 374-2615.
A PIECE OF MY HEART 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 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. Friday-Saturday, 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 29, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave., Searcy. Tickets: $15 plus tax. centeronthesquare.org or (501) 368-0111.
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 Friday-Sunday, May 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. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 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
Around Arkansas
110 IN THE SHADE 6:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, 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.org or (870) 862-5474.
STRIKE UP THE BAND! AUDITIONS 6 p.m. Monday, Arkansas Tech Band Room, 1605 N. Coliseum Drive, Russellville. Rehearsals start Tuesday. Show dates: 7 p.m. June 23-27, 2 p.m. June 27. (479) 968-2452.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Brian Ramsey, Mister Lucky, today. Jason Hale, Third Degree, Friday. Some Guy Named Robb, Pamela K. Ward, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Ben Byers, Wednesday. Happy hour bands start at 5 or 5:30 p.m., headline bands at 9. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.
THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Argenta Arts Acoustic Music Series: 7:30 p.m. third Thursday of the month through November: 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. The Sandman, through Saturday. Jason Russell, Wednesday-May 28. 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. Goon Des Garcons, Young Gods of America, Tan the Terrible, Hector Slash, Solo Jaxson, DMP Jefe, 8 p.m. Friday, $10. Stitched Up Heart, 8 p.m. Wednesday; advance $8, day of show $10. (501) 823-0090.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 S. Main St. Dom Flemons, 8 p.m. May 26, $14-$22. southonmain.com or (501) 244-9660.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Grace Askew, 8:30 p.m. today, $10. American Lions, Black River Pearl, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. The Irie Lions, 9 p.m. Saturday, $6. (501) 372-7707.
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GEORGE'S MAJESTIC LOUNGE 519 W. Dickson St. Jessie Frye with Paper Anthem, 8:30 p.m. May 27. Tickets: $7. georgesmajesticlounge.com or (479) 527-6618.
MAXINE'S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. New Music Tuesdays. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays. maxineslive.com or (501) 321-0909.
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