Weekend Calendar

Gymnastics costumes and equipment American Champions: The Quest for Olympic Glory, Clinton Presidential Center
Gymnastics costumes and equipment American Champions: The Quest for Olympic Glory, Clinton Presidential Center

Events are free unless

otherwise noted.

Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

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Landon Henrickson (from left) Jackson Hartwick and William Graves watch a grizzly bear at the Little Rock Zoo. Bears will be the subject of the Animal Exploration! event, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday in the ZooVenture Education Building. Cost is $25, $20 for members and registration is required. The zoo is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is $12.95, $10.95 for ages 60 and older, $9.95 for ages 1-12. Parking is $3. Call (501) 666-2406 or visit littlerockzoo.com.

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This swimsuit from the early 1900s is part of “Changing Tides: 100 Years of Iconic Swimwear,” on display at ESSE Purse Museum, 1510 S. Main St., Little Rock, through Aug. 7. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission is $10; $8 for military, ages 5-18 and ages 60 and older. Call (501) 916-9022.

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Art Together for early-stage Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, 10 a.m. third Monday of each month. Renoir's Madame Henriot in Costume, through 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.

ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 779-1475.

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. "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 Tuesday. 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 Street, North Little Rock. "Magic Realism," through July 9. Hours Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.(501) 664-2787.

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. June exhibit: "Go West, Young Man!" Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. June 16. 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 Wednesday. "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 today. 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.

RED DOOR GALLERY 3715 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. New artists Diana L. Shearon, Jeff McKay, Jeff Bise; new works by James Hayes, Paula Jones, Ellen Hobgood, Morris Howard, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 753-5227.

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 Tuesday. "Delta des Refuses" Wednesday-July 17. 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 Friday. 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 Monday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452.

THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Education and art programs for adults and children; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 536-3375.

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.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Museum Store sidewalk sale, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 4. Performance Lab: Opera in the Ozarks, 1-3 p.m. June 5. 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 Monday. 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. Queen's Tea, 1-3 p.m. Friday. "Roots, Rhythm and Rock -- Music That Moved Fort Smith: Part I 1880-1945," through Saturday. 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 Tuesday. "America's Splendid Beauty," Tim Gorman, Magnolia Room, Wednesday-June 30. "Brushwood Dance," Gary Smith, Garden Grounds, through Dec. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $15, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606.

HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. "Into the Wild," "The Piggott Connection," "Celebrating the Hemingways: Best Wishes From Piggott," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $5, groups and ages 65 and older $3. (870) 598-3487.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Natural Design," Thomas Green, Robert Fogel and Tony Saladino, through Tuesday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.

MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. "Dinosaurs Revealed," Saturday-Sept. 5. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.

MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. "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. Summer Storytime, 10 a.m. Fridays June 3-July 29. Finders Keepers, 5-8 p.m. Friday and June 24. Down on the Farm Family Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 4. Tuesday 'Til Eight, 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays June 7-Aug. 30; make a bird feeder, June 7. "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.

SMITH-PENDERGRAFT CAMPUS CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. "Small Works on Paper," through Monday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 788-7300.

SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Art camp for grades 5-12, 8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m. June 6-10, $110. "Common Ground," Rebecca Thompson, through today. 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 Tuesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and by appointment. (479) 788-7542. Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center: Textiles by Jennifer Libby Fay, through June 30; reception, 5-6 p.m. June 8. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday. (479) 788-7300.

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.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.

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BALLET CAMP 12:30-5 p.m. (grades 2-4), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (grades 5-12) Tuesday-June 3, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 East Fifth St., El Dorado. "The Rodeo Ballet" classes. Registration: $140. (870) 862-5474.

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.

Letters

Central Arkansas

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.

FICTION WRITERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon, fourth Saturday of every month, Dining Room 3, Baptist Medical Center, 9601 Interstate 630, Exit 7. All interested parties welcome. Membership: $20. fwca.org or (501) 982-1793.

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTER 4800 W. 10th St. Joel Berg, executive director of Hunger Free America, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 978-3870.

PENPOINT WRITERS GROUP 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month, Amy Sanders Library, 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood. Discussions, readings, critiques. First three visits free, $15 per year. (501) 982-1793.

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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 ACCORDION ASSOCIATION 2-5 p.m. last Sunday of the month, Franke's Cafeteria, 11121 N. Rodney Parham Road. (501) 228-7166.

ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday, Hibernia Irish Tavern,9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, listeners welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.

THE MARTINS AT THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION 6:30 p.m. June 3, Arkansas Governor's Mansion Grand Hall, 1800 Center St. Tickets: $50. (501) 324-9805.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHILDREN'S CHOIR 5:30 p.m. June 8, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 W. Ninth St. Featuring songs celebrating the American Civil Rights Movement. (501) 683-3593.

SUNDAY SERENADES 3 p.m. June 5, St. Paul Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Road. Chamber music for winds and percussion. Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older $8, students free. (501) 666-0777.

TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS 8 p.m. Friday, 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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HICKORY HILL PARK GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Hickory Hill Park, 216 Bryant Road, Hot Springs. (501) 623-8068.

HOT SPRINGS CONCERT BAND 3 p.m. Monday, Whittington Park, Hot Springs. Memorial Day concert. hotspringsband.org or (501) 984-1678.

OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Dom Flemons, 2 p.m. Friday and Possum Juice and Mary Parker, 7 p.m.; $12, $19.50 for both shows. Tony Joe White with Flat Broke, 7 p.m. Saturday; $12. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday and Monday. ozarkfolkcenter.com or (800) 264-3655.

VOICES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS CHOIR AUDITIONS 3:30-6:30 p.m. today, Room 312A, Snow Fine Arts Center, 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.

WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Kenny Chesney, 7:30 p.m. June 2, $60-$105. ticketmaster.com or (479) 443-5600.

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Blue Man Group, 8 p.m. June 3; 11 a.m. and 4 and 8 p.m. June 4; 2 p.m. June 5; $40-$80. 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, Monday. history.commission@arkansas.gov or (501) 682-6900.

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 BANK FAIR 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 4, Dunbar Community Center, 1001 W. 16th St. Banks, community organizations and government agencies talk about home ownership, home improvement and credit repair. (501) 376-1084.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS COIN SHOW 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Road. Buy, sell and trade coins and currency. (501) 952-2004.

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

CURTAIN CALL FOR A CAUSE 6 p.m. June 2, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Cocktail reception, dinner, silent auction and a Broadway style variety show to benefit Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled. Tickets: $100. aeddinc.org or (501) 801-3648.

DOGTOWN FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Oct. 29, 410 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 425-1988.

FARMERS MARKET 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays through July 20, Winfield United Methodist Church, 20100 Cantrell Road. (501) 868-4225.

FOOD, ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 6-Aug. 12, 6124 Baseline Road. Free breakfast and lunch for anyone under 18. feedfirstamerica.org or (866) 526-2265.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMMUNITY EXPO 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 4, St. Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th St. Health screenings, fitness and nutrition demonstrations, medical panel, CPR training, etc. (501) 207-0711.

LITTLE ROCK COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 663-7515.

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Animal Exploration Class: Bears, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, $25, $20 members. 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. Monday, 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 Sheepdog Impact Assistance. strongwillmovement.com or (501) 516-8766.

MOUNT HOLLY CEMETERY FLAGS FOR VETERANS PROJECT 12:30 p.m. Sunday, 1200 S. Broadway. Volunteers will place American flags on the graves. (501) 376-1843.

MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL 6:30-8 p.m. today, LISA Academy North, 5410 Landers Road, Sherwood. Students will present their exhibits on cultures from around the world. (501) 945-2727.

RIVERFEST June 3-5, downtown Little Rock. Tickets: advance $37.50, at the gate $50. riverfestarkansas.com or (501) 255-3378.

SANDWICHING IN HISTORY noon June 3, Dr. Clarence W. Koch House (Castle on Stagecoach), 6601 Stagecoach Road. Hosted by Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. arkansaspreservation.org or (501) 324-9880.

SAVE FLETCHER HOLLOW GARDEN TOUR AND BAKE SALE 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 4, Walnut Grove United Methodist Church, 1225 Walnut Grove Road. Tickets: $15. All proceeds go to Save Fletcher Creek fund. (501) 821-7118

SIDEWALK SALE 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Monday, 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 Splash Zone Water Park, 201 W. Martin St., Jacksonville. School's Out Celebration & Movie, 6-9 p.m. Friday. Season opening, noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Monday. Cost: $5-$6. cityofjacksonville.net or (501) 982-7956.

SPORTS BANQUET 6:30 p.m. today, Jacksonville Community Center, 200 Dupree Drive, Jacksonville. Featuring guest speaker Steve "Wildman" Wilson. Tickets: $50. (501) 982-4316.

STRONGER THAN LYME 9 a.m. June 4, Above and Beyond CrossFit fueled by Strongwill, 1020 E. Capitol Ave. Fitness displays from local and world champion athletes. Donations benefit Taylor Craig. strongwillmovement.com or (501) 516-8766.

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

BIKE TOURS 10 a.m. Saturdays through June 18, President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site, 117 S. Hervey St., Hope. Four miles or 1-1.5 hours. (870) 777-4455.

CHRISTOPHER CASTLEBERRY GOLF CLASSIC 9 a.m. Saturday, DeGray Lake Resort Golf Course, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck. Registration: $85-$200. castleberryclassic.comor (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.

DEE WHITE INVITATIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT FOR GIRLS DIVISION 8U-18U 6-10 p.m. June 3 and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. June 4-5, Arkadelphia Sports Complex, Thompson Road (off of Country Club Road), Arkadelphia. Tickets: $5. (870) 246-8011.

FIREHOUSE BARBECUE 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 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.

GLEE CAMP 8 a.m.-noon (grades 3-6), 1-5 p.m. (grades 7-12), June 6-10, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "It's Showtime at Broadway" classes. Registration: $110. (870) 862-5474.

HIKING STICK WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 4, Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Registration fee: $20; due by Fridayto reserve spot. (479) 967-5516.

HOBBS STATE PARK DAY CAMPS 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 8-10 (ages 9-12), June 14-17 (ages 6-8), July 13-15 (ages 6-8), and July 20-22 (ages 9-12), Hobbs State Park, 20201 Arkansas 12, Rogers. Cost: $50 plus tax per child; includes snacks and T-shirt. (479) 789-5000.

JAMS AND JELLIES CANNING WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 4, Plantation Agricultural Museum, U.S. 165, Scott. Admission: $15; $18 for the "So Easy to Preserve" booklet. Admission includes recipes, jams and jellies. Bring sack lunch, wear close-toed shoes. (501) 961-1409.

LUM & ABNER FESTIVAL June 3 -4, Janssen Park, Seventh Street, Mena. Activities for all ages, music, art and crafts, 5K run, basketball tournament and more. (479) 394-8355.

MARK THOMAS MEMORIAL APPLE PIE 5K RUN 8 a.m. Saturday, Salem Court Square, Salem. Registration: advance $15, day of race $20. (870) 895-6226.

MAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS through Tuesday, downtown Eureka Springs. Various events, times and venues. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.com or (479) 253-7333.

MEMORIAL TO RANGER JAMES CARY 1 p.m. Monday, corner of Central Avenue and Reserve Street, Hot Springs. Unveiling of a monument to honor the first National Park Service Ranger killed in the line of duty. (501) 620-6370.

MOVING TOGETHER 7:30 a.m. Monday, 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.

MUSTANGS ON THE MOUNTAIN SHOW AND SHINE 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Museum of Automobiles, 8 Jones Lane, Morrilton. Entry: $20. museumofautos.com or (501) 727-5427.

NORTH ARKANSAS ANCESTOR FAIR 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4, First Christian Church, 310 N. U.S. 65, Marshall. Meet and swap information about North Arkansas families with genealogists and historians. Donations accepted. ancestorfair.us or (870) 448-3308.

OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Kids Day Camp for ages 8-12, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 6-10, July 18-22, $60. (870) 269-3851.

PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL today, 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.orgor (479) 253-5384.

SATURDAYS ON THE SQUARE 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 408 W. Main St., Perryville. Farmers market, historical tours, and live music. (501) 889-1571.

STUEART PENNINGTON RUNNING OF THE TUBS BATHTUB RACES 9:30 a.m. June 4, Bathhouse Row, Central Avenue, Hot Springs. Entries to race: per team $25, due 8 a.m. Friday. Visit Hot Springs, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. hotsprings.org or (501) 321-2027.

TASTE OF THE TWIN LAKES 5-9 p.m. June 7, Baxter County Fairgrounds, 1507 Fairgrounds Drive, Mountain Home. Signature dishes from local restaurants, silent and live auctions. (870) 424-7576.

WAR EAGLE APPRECIATION DAY 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 4, Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville. River cleanup, live music, cookout and educational booth. (479) 559-2593.

YOUTH THEATRE OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAMS Monday-Friday June 6-July 16, Snow Fine Arts Center, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Junior Theatre ( ages 10-13), 9 a.m.-noon; Senior Theatre (ages 14-18), 1-4 p.m.; Film (ages 10-18), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. uca.edu/theatre or (501) 450-5092.

Theater

Central Arkansas

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN June 3-19, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $8-$18. (501) 410-2283.

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.

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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CAMELOT June 8-19, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Show times: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12, ages 65 and older and military $10, students $5. theroyalplayers.com or (501) 315-5483.

THE FOREIGNER 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave., Searcy. Tickets: $15 plus tax. centeronthesquare.org or (501) 368-0111.

HAMLET BY SALEM COUNTY SHAKES 7 p.m. June 2-4 and 9-11, Tyndall Park Amphitheater, 913 E. Sevier St., Benton. Donations accepted. (501) 249-3169.

MURDER FOR TWO through June 5, 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, 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.

SEEING STARS IN DIXIE 7:30 p.m. June 3, 4, 10 and 11; noon and 2:30 p.m. June 5, The Pocket Community Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. Tickets: $10, children under 12 $5. pockettheatre.comor (501) 623-8585.

Auditions

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MARY POPPINS 6:30 p.m. June 6, Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Complete audition packets available at arkansaspublictheatre.org.Callbacks, 6 p.m. June 7. Performance dates: July 29-31 and Aug. 4-7, 11-14. productions@arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.

STRIKE UP THE BAND! 6 p.m. today-Friday, Arkansas Tech Band Room, 1605 N. Coliseum Drive, Russellville. Show dates: 7 p.m. June 23-27, 2 p.m. June 27. rivervalleyartscenter.org or (479) 968-2452.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Blaine & Glen, Tragikly White, today. Chris DeClerk, Nerd Eye Blind, Friday. Almost Infamous, Saturday. Smokey, Wednesday. Happy hour bands start at 5 or 5:30 p.m., headline bands at 9. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.

THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Argenta Arts Acoustic Music Series: 7:30 p.m. third Thursday of the month through November. Hogging the Mic (stand-up comedy), 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $5. The Joint Venture comedy improv, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, $8. Artist Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 372-0210.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Jason Russell, 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.

THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Memorial Day Weekend Party with Afrodesia, 8:30 p.m. Saturday; $10, reserved $15. Indie Music Night, 8 p.m. Sunday. (501) 823-0090.

SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 S. Main St. Dom Flemons, 8 p.m. today, $14-$22. southonmain.com or (501) 244-9660.

STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Tim Montana & The Shrednecks, 9 p.m. today, $8. The Federalis with Vintage Pistol, 9 p.m. Friday, $6. Sons of Texas, 8:30 p.m. Saturday; advance $8, day of show $10. (501) 372-7707.

WHITE WATER TAVERN Seventh and Thayer streets. Hickoids with Frontier Circus, 9 p.m. today, $7. (501) 375-8400.

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GEORGE'S MAJESTIC LOUNGE 519 W. Dickson St. Jessie Frye with Paper Anthem, 8:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets: $7. georgesmajesticlounge.comor (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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