Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA BRANCH LIBRARY 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "Delta in Blue," through Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (501) 687-1061.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "Drawing on History: The National Drawing Invitational Retrospective," through Sept. 24. "The Creativity Phenomenon: Acrylic Paintings by Deborah Poe," through July 2. Mid-Southern Watercolorists, through Sunday. "Seeing the Essence," William E. Davis, "Ansel Adams: Early Works," and "Herman Maril: The Strong Forms of Our Experience," through Sunday. "Art Together" for early-stage Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, 10 a.m. third Monday of each month. "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. "Springtime in Arkansas," Ron Almond, Shirley Anderson, Loren Bartnicke, Dawn Bearden, Lori DeYmaz, continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Myths and Mysteries," Elizabeth Weber and Keith Runkle, through April 29. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 664-0030.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Bruce Jackson: Cummins Prison Farm," through May 27. "The American Dream Deferred: Japanese American Incarceration in WWII Arkansas," through June 24. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "The Making of an Artist: Creative Inspirations," Jeffery Nodelman, through May 6. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Xtreme BUGS," April 22-July 23. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; retired military, college students and ages 62 and older, $8; children 6-17, $6; active military and children under 6, free. (501) 374-4242.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 Main St. "Reflections: Images and Objects From African American Women, 1891-1987," through April 30. "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. "Sleep Studies," Kasten McClellan Searles, Friday-May 1; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave, Suite C. "Beyond Magic," through May 20. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. hearnefineart.com or (501) 372-6822.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "The Great War: Arkansas in World War I," Friday-Aug. 16; reception with music, refreshments, book signings, 5-8 p.m. Friday. "Paintings by Glenda McCune," through May 7. "All of Arkansas: An Exhibition of Arkansas made, County by County," through March 2018. "Modern Mythology: Luke Amram Knox and Grace Mikell Ramsey," through May 7. 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. April exhibit: "Spring Flowers." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. April 20. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "Clothesline Project," through May 6. "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.
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. "Accessible by Design" workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday. "Civil Rights and the Arts in 2017 America: A Conversation with Terence Blanchard and Charles Blow," Q&A session and book signing to follow, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. mosaictemplarscenter.com. or (501) 683-3593.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Magnificent Me!" through April 23. 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. "Cabinet of Curiosities," through fall 2018. "True Faith, True Light: The Devotional Art of Ed Stilley," through early 2018. 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.
PINOT'S PALETTE 11525 Cantrell Road. Wine and painting. Variety of classes and hours. Cost: $15-$35. pinotspalette.com/pleasantridge or (501) 588-1661.
RED DOOR GALLERY 3715 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. "Spring Fling Art Show," 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 22.Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 753-5227.
SECOND FRIDAY ART NIGHT 5-8 p.m. second Friday of the month, downtown art galleries and museums. Open house, new exhibits, entertainment. (501) 324-9351.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Student competitive, through April 30. Capstone Exhibition, April 21-May 5. BFA Senior Exhibition, April 22-May 5. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "Binding Communities: Cuba's Ediciones Vigia and the Art of the Book and Entrepreneurism," through Wednesday. 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. "Nature in Print: Arkansas Printmakers Exploring the Natural World," through Wednesday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. wildwoodpark.org or (501) 821-7275.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. "Small Works on Paper," through April 28.Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 758-1720.
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ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL 110 E. Main St, Mountain View. Variety of classes and instructors. Call for prices and times. arkansascraftschool.org or (870) 269-8397.
ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Art classes for adults, teens, children; call for schedule and prices. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. rivervalleyartscenter.org or (479) 968-2452.
ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. "Delta Rhythms," through April 29. "Resilience," through July 8. "Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed," through April. "Bayou Bartholomew: In Focus Juried Photography Exhibit," through April 22. "Expressions From the Permanent Collection," continuing. 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.
CENTER FOR ART & EDUCATION 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. Arkansas River Valley Student Exhibition, through April 29. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. art-ed.org or (479) 474-7767.
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. "Roy Lichtenstein in Focus," through July 31. "Border Cantos: Sight & Sound Explorations from the Mexican-American Border," Richard Misrach and Guillermo Galindo, through April 24. Seated Woman in Chemise, Pablo Picasso, through July. 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. "Roots, Rhythm and Rock -- Music That Moved Fort Smith: Second Movement, 1945-1995," through June. 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. "Gloria Garfinkel: Vibrancy of Form," April 21-May 28; reception, 5-7 p.m. April 20, $5 non-members."Underground Railroad: Photographs of a Path to Freedom," through May 28. "Northside High School Poetry and Image Photography Exhibition," through April 21. "Heartbreak in Peanuts," through Sunday. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; human models and studio space provided, bring materials. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 784-2787.
FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS ART SHOW 115 E. Monroe, Jonesboro. Call for entries: "Perspectives," all ages through Friday; exhibit dates: Tuesday-May 2. (870) 935-2726.
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. "Brotherhood," paintings by Jason Sacran and John P. Lasater IV, through April 30; closing reception, 4-6 p.m. April 28. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Classes for adults, 5-7 p.m. last Saturday of the month, $5 plus museum admission. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), for ages 8 and older, 10 a.m.-noon every first Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Techno Gramp Camp, 10 a.m. every second Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Science Society, 5-7 p.m. every last Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 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 and stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY MABEE FINE ARTS GALLERY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. "Student Juried Art exhibit," Monday-April 25; reception, 7 p.m. Monday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Spring Cleaning," through May 20. "On Fields Far Away: Our Community During the Great War," through Sept. 23. 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.
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Sandy Bennett, through May 4. 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.
TWO25 GALLERY 225 S. Main St., Bentonville. "Art Exhibition," Northwest Arkansas Community College Foundation, through April 29. (479) 464-9463.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH Windgate Art & Design Gallery 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. "Unstill-Life" through May 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and by appointment. (479) 788-7542.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Baum Gallery, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. "Senior Show," through April 27. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.
VAN BUREN SENIOR CENTER 607 Knox Street, Van Buren. Arkansas River Valley Student Exhibition, through April 29. Hours: 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. or by appointment. (479) 474-5378.
Dance
Around Arkansas
SLEEPING BEAUTY 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, University of Central Arkansas, Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Presented by the Russian National Ballet Theatre. Tickets: $30-$40, children and students $10. uca.edu/reynolds or (501) 450-3265.
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.
Film
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OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST Friday-Saturday and April 21-22, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove. Tickets: $4-$30. (870) 251-1189.
Letters
Central Arkansas
BOOK SIGNING 1-3 p.m. Saturday, WordsWorth Books & Co., 5920 R St. Rock Island Railway, Michael Hibblen. (501) 663-9198.
CHILDREN'S BOOK SIGNING 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Louie's Unique Framing & Gallery, 1509 Mart Drive. The Wishing Foxes by Kitty Harvill. (501) 907-6240.
DAVID SEDARIS 8 p.m. April 21, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Humor writer. ticketmaster.com or (501) 244-8800.
DOGTOWN POETRY ON DEMAND 5-8 p.m. April 21, Argenta Branch Library, 420 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 749-6332.
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BOOK SIGNING 4-6 p.m. today, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Rex Nelson. (501) 321-2277.
BOOK SIGNING 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, 1914 Schoolhouse, Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St., Washington. Author Gary Pinkerton. (501) 682-6900.
NIGHTBIRD MYSTERY BOOK CLUB MONTHLY MEETING 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Nightbird Books, 205 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. (479) 443-2080.
VIOLENCE IN THE NAME OF HONOR 7-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday, University of Arkansas School of Law, 1045 W. Maple Street, Fayetteville. vnhsymposium.uark.edu or (479) 575-2175.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
Music
Central Arkansas
ACAPELLA RISING REHEARSALS 7-10 p.m. Mondays, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1402 E. Kiehl Ave., Sherwood. Barbershop quartet rehearsals open to all who want to participate or listen. acapellarising.com or (501) 791-7464.
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.
BOSTON 7:30 p.m. April 26, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $36-$79. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
BRANTLEY GILBERT 7 p.m. April 21, Verizon Arena, North little Rock. With special guests Tucker Beathard, Luke Combs and Brian Davis. Tickets: $34.75-$39.75. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
CHRIS MILAM 9-11 a.m. Saturday, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Admission: $10. (901) 440-8085.
DELBERT MCCLINTON April 26, Pulaski Technical College, 3000 W Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Tickets: $10-$79. pulaskitech.edu/delbert or (501) 812-2200.
GODDESS FIRE -- YIN & YANG SESSIONS 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, A Touch of Quality Event Center, 1715 S. Scott St., Suite B. Tickets: $15-$20. TheSofaSeries.com or (213) 545-6388.
JAZZ IN THE PARK 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday in April, Riverfront Park, History Pavilion, 202 La Harpe Blvd. Tonya Leeks & Co., Wednesday. rivermarket.info or (501) 375-2552.
LITTLE ROCK MUSICAL COTERIE 11 a.m. Friday, Chenal Valley Baptist Church, 1800 Rahling Road. (501) 747-2162.
LITTLE ROCK WIND SYMPHONY 7:30 p.m. April 20, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Presenting Godzilla Eats Las Vegas! Tickets: $10, senior citizens $8. (501) 666-0777.
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 8 p.m. April 22, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. With Babymetal. Tickets: $52-$102. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
TABLE 28 Burgundy Hotel, 1501 Merrill Drive. Guitarist Michael Carenbauer, 6:30-9 p.m. every Saturday. (501) 224-2828.
TERENCE BLANCHARD 8 p.m. April 20, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Tickets: $25-$52. Metrotix.com or (800) 293-5949.
TOMMY PRIAKOS 6:30 p.m. April 20, Roosevelt Thompson Library, 38 Rahling Circle. Vocalist and classical and pop pianist. (501) 918-3048.
TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS 7:30 p.m. April 23, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. With Joe Walsh. Tickets: $39.50-$129.50. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
TOP OF THE ROCK REHEARSALS 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1402 E. Kiehl Ave., Sherwood. Ladies barbershop chorus rehearsals open to all women. (501) 580-7835.
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BLINK 182 7 p.m. April 22, Walmart AMP, 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Tickets: $31-$75.50. (479) 443-5600.
BOBBY RUSH 5 p.m. Wednesday, Cherry Street Pavilion, corner of Cherry and Missouri streets, Helena. kingbiscuitfestival.com or (870) 995-2698.
CLARINETIST EDDIE DANIELS 7:30 p.m. April 20, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Tickets: $10, free to UCA students, faculty and staff with UCA I.D. (501) 450-3265.
GOSPEL CONCERT 6 p.m. April 22, First Lutheran Church Life Center, 105 Village Road, Hot Springs. Fundraiser for Lupus Foundation of Arkansas. (501) 525-9380.
JAZZ CONCERT 7:30 p.m. April 20, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Presented by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Tickets: $8. (479) 788-7300.
MUSIC IN THE PARK 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Basin Spring Park, 5 Spring St., Eureka Springs. eurekasprings.org or (479) 253-7333.
MUSIC ROOTS CONCERTS KICK OFF 7 p.m. today, Ozark Folk Center State Park Auditorium, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Featuring local students. Tickets: $12. (870) 269-3851.
NIYAZ 7 p.m. today, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $10. (479) 443-5600.
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY'S SPRING CONCERT 6:45 p.m. today, Story Arena, U.S. 82, Magnolia. Doors open at 6 p.m. Special performer Wale. (870) 235-4925.
SUFI MUSIC IN AN AGE OF TERROR 6-8 p.m. April 20, University of Arkansas, 416 Campus Drive, Fayetteville. Elise Anderson speaking. (479) 575-2175.
SUNDAY BLUES BAND 7-10 p.m. April 23, Taylor's Made Cafe, 283 Arkansas 365, Conway. (501) 470-3322.
THESE EYES HAVE SEEN 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. April 22, Country Club Village Retirement Community, 1925 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs. Liz Robbins speaks, followed by a musical performance by Phil and Lori Norris. (501) 762-6401.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
BENGALI NEW YEAR CELEBRATION 1-5 p.m. Sunday, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, 2801 S. University Ave. Bangladeshi food, songs, dance. (501) 352-3617.
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. Includes food sampling. Tickets: 9 a.m. $9-$27.50, 11:30 a.m. $38.50-$50. (501) 613-7001.
BURNS PARK EASTER EGG HUNT 9 a.m. Saturday, Burns Park Softball Complex, 4089-4099 Joe Poch Road, North Little Rock. Door prizes, coloring area, photos with the Easter Bunny. (501) 791-8543.
CAR & TRUCK SHOW 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 22, Goodsell Truck Accessories, 401 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. (501) 982-2245.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Fermentables, 3915 Crutcher St. Mini-show and sale. (501) 590-7692.
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.
CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Archives of American Gardens: Capturing Garden History," Cindy Brown, noon, today. Janine D'Anniballe, noon Friday. "Women Leaders and Best Friends," Peggy Scranton, 6 p.m. Monday. "President Trump's First 100 Days," U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton interviewed by Clinton School Dean Skip Rutherford, noon Wednesday. (501) 683-5299.
COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS 6-9 p.m. April 24, Pulaski Technical College Business & Industry Center, 3303 E. Roosevelt Road. Cost: $59. (501) 907-6670.
EARTH DAY PAIRING EVENT 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Colonial Wine & Spirits, 11200 W. Markham St. Tasting event featuring Arkansas wines and bites from Lulu's Latin Rotisserie & Grill. (501) 223-3120.
FOOD AND FOAM FEST 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dickey-Stephens Park, 400 W. Broadway, North Little Rock. Wine tasting and beer sampling presented by the Arthritis Foundation. Tickets: $40-$65. arthser.ejoinme.org/foamfest or (501) 664-4591.
FOOD TRUCK AND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL noon- 6 p.m. April 22, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. Tickets: $5-$30. foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com or (617) 782-7117.
FUNCTION AT THE JUNCTION 5:30-8:30 p.m. today, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Live music, refreshments, food trucks and more. Hosted by the Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency. arora.org or (501) 907-9150.
GO RED GIRLS 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 22, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 W. Ninth St. Workshop on heart health. Registration required. (501) 374-5000.
GRAND OPEN HOUSE 6 p.m. Saturday, Capitol View Studio, 120 S Cross St. Cost: $10 after 9 p.m. capitolviewstudio.com or (501) 944-4264.
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.
LITTLE ROCK CHESS CLUB 7 p.m. Fridays, Southwestern Bell Room, CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, Markham Street and University Avenue. (501) 224-2439.
LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Fairy Tales and Frogs, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every Saturday in April. 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.
MOUNT HOLLY GARDEN SERIES 9 a.m. third Saturday of the month through October, Mount Holly Cemetery, 1200 S. Broadway. "Hummingbirds-Jewels in Flight," presented by Tana Beasley, Saturday. Bring a lawn chair. Refreshments and door prizes provided by the Downtown Dames. Suggested donation: $5 per person. (501) 372-3372 or (501) 529-3802.
PET FAIR AND FUN RAISER 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 22, Sherwood Animal Services, 6500 North Hills Blvd. Vendors and a silent auction. (501) 834-2287.
RAGIN' CAJUN BASH 6-9 p.m. April 20, War Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive. Benefits CARTI. Tickets: advance $45, at the door $55. CARTI.comor (501) 296-3406.
RELIABLE SOURCES: EVALUATING YOUR NEWS 6-7 p.m. today, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. cals.org or (501) 918-3035.
ROCKET RUN 8 a.m. April 22, Catholic High School, 6300 Father Tribou St. 5K run, 3K Walk, and Kids' Rocket Dash for children 10 and under. Registration: $30, children $10. lrchs.org or (501) 664-3939.
SENIOR NET University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. Introduction to Computers, Windows 10, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in April, $60. Computer Maintenance Workshop, 1-3 p.m. Monday, $25. File Management Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon April 25 and 28, $25. littlerockseniornet.com or (501) 603-1262.
THE SIERRA CLUB 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesday of the month, The Oyster Bar, 3003 W. Markham St. (501) 301-8280.
SPRING JOB FAIR 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Mock interviews, resume reviews, panel discussions. jobfair.arkansasonline.com or (501) 378-3807.
VECTOR ART 101 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, 201 E. Broadway, North Little Rock. Bring your own computer if possible. Cost: nonmembers $10. arhub.org or (501) 907-6570.
WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL 6:30-9 p.m. April 21, Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road. Cost: $40. (501) 821-7275.
WOODWORKING WORKSHOP 1-4 p.m. April 22, Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, 201 E. Broadway, North Little Rock. Ages 18 and up only. Cost: $10. (501) 907-6570.
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ARKANSAS POST NATIONAL MEMORIAL 1741 Old Post Road, Gillett. Anniversary of Colbert's Raid with cannon firings, re-enactments, programs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (870) 548-2207.
ARKANSAS RACETRACK CHAPLAINCY BANQUET 6 p.m. today, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Tickets: $60. (501) 701-1497.
CARS AND COFFEE 8-10 a.m. third Saturday of the month through October, Burger King, 2248 Harrison St., Batesville. (870) 307-2293.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
CRAFT VILLAGE OPEN HOUSE 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave, Mountain View. ozarkfolkcenter.com or (870) 269-3851.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION 1-5 p.m. Sunday, World Peace Wetland Prairie City Park, 1121 S. Duncan Ave., Fayetteville. (479) 923-4422.
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Ozarks Community Hospital and Clinic, 1101 Jackson St. SW, Gravette. (417) 773-7227.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS Magnolia Room, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Farm-to-Table Dinner 6-8 p.m. April 20, reservations required, $44-$100. Advanced Health Hikes, 9-10 a.m. Mondays through June 19. Casual Health Walks, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays through May 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Admission: $15, children 4-12 $5. garvangardens.org or (501) 262-9300.
LEATHER CRAFT WORKSHOP 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Arkansas 166 South, Pocahontas. Cost: $15. (870) 892-4708.
NORTHEAST ARKANSAS' OUT OF THE DARKNESS CAMPUS WALK 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas State University, 2105 Aggie Road, Jonesboro. Proceeds benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. afsp.org/astate or (888) 333-2377.
PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION RODEO Friday-Sunday, CrossRoads Cowboy Church, 3071 Arkansas 5, El Paso. Easter Sunday service, 9 a.m. Sunday. Adults $10, ages 7-12 $5, 6 and under free. (501) 230-7872.
SATURDAY'S FAIR 11 a.m. Saturday, Hughes Community Center, 1000 E. Parkway Drive, Russellville. Family-oriented fundraiser featuring games, prizes, food trucks and entertainment. Proceeds benefit Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. (479) 964-4500.
SETTLEMENT TOURS through Nov. 18, 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. A tour of a special setting depicting early settlement life in Scott. Tour hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cost: $3. (501) 377-2132.
THE TWISTED PURL LOCAL YARN SHOP GRAND OPENING 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, The Twisted Purl, Prince and Salem streets, Conway. Door prizes, food, drinks, Easter egg hunt. thetwistedpurl.com or (501) 339-8832.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS -- FORT SMITH 5210 Grand Ave, Fort Smith. Lecture Series: Dr. Cammie Sublette, "Cuisine and Culture," noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Room 122 of Boreham Library; Dr. Rosario Nolasco-Schultheiss, "Into the Beautiful South," noon-1:30 p.m. April 26, Room 122 of Boreham Library. (479) 788-7560.
WALKS THROUGH HISTORY 11 a.m. Saturday, Cobb Gin Complex, Main and Flemming streets, Keo. arkansaspreservation.org or (501) 324-9880.
Theater
Central Arkansas
BAD SEED through Saturday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinee. Tickets: $16, students and senior citizens $12. (501) 374-3761.
DURING WIND AND RAIN Wednesday-April 23, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Show times: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15-$25. argentacommunitytheater.com or (501) 353-1443.
JAR THE FLOOR through Sunday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. After Party, 10:30-11 p.m. Sunday. Show times: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday evenings; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Tickets: $35-$45; students $20. therep.org or (501) 378-0405.
ROUGH NIGHT AT THE REMO ROOM through June 17, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Show times: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $24. TheJointArgenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE through April 29, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $32-$36, children $23; show only $25, show only children $15. (501) 562-3131.
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GODSPELL JR. Friday-Saturday, The Village Green at Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Presented by Red Curtain Theatre. Tickets: $15; children 10 and under $5. redcurtaintheatre.comor (501) 499-9776.
INTIMATE APPAREL through Sunday, TheatreSquared, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $15-$45. (479) 443-5600.
THE RELUCTANT DRAGON 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Grand Prairie Center, 2709 Arkansas 165 S., Stuttgart. Presented by Arkansas Arts Center's Children's Theater on Tour. Suggested age group third-sixth grade. Tickets: $5, children free. (870) 673-4201.
THEODORE DUBOIS THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST 7 p.m. today, Central United Methodist Church, 6 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. (470) 442-1823.
12 ANGRY MEN 7:30 p.m. today-Friday, Foundation of Arts' Stage Too, 330 Main St., Jonesboro. Tickets: $10. foajonesboro.org or (870) 935-2726.
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