Weekend Calendar

Rita Woodward plays Dolly Levi in Red Curtain Theatre’s production of Hello, Dolly! (music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Michael Stewart, based on Thornton Wilder’s 1955 play The Matchmaker), 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and Aug. 11-12 and 2 p.m. Sunday and Aug. 13 at Staples Auditorium, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Tickets are $22, $12 for children 10 and younger ($2 off if you get ’em in advance). Call (501) 499-9776 or visit redcurtaintheatre.com.
Rita Woodward plays Dolly Levi in Red Curtain Theatre’s production of Hello, Dolly! (music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Michael Stewart, based on Thornton Wilder’s 1955 play The Matchmaker), 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and Aug. 11-12 and 2 p.m. Sunday and Aug. 13 at Staples Auditorium, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Tickets are $22, $12 for children 10 and younger ($2 off if you get ’em in advance). Call (501) 499-9776 or visit redcurtaintheatre.com.

Events are free unless otherwise noted.

Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "Will Counts: The Central High School Photographs," Tuesday-Oct. 22. Annual Delta Exhibition, through Aug. 27. "Drawing on History: The National Drawing Invitational Retrospective," through Sept. 24. "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. New art from Ron Almond, Shirley Anderson, Loren Bartnicke, Dawn Bearden, Lori DeYmaz, Shelley Gentry. 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. "Sammy Peters: Then & Now," through Aug. 26. "Historic Bridges of Arkansas," through Aug. 26. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Chasing the Light, From Arkansas to California," photography by Paul Caldwell, through Sept. 2. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Cumulative Subjects," Patricia Bueter, through Sept. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday, all day Sunday. (501) 375-2342.

CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. Head of the Class Bash, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. 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. "Take Your Purse With You: The Reimagined Work of Katherine Strause," through Aug. 27. "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 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. Recent Works of the Arkansas Society of Printmakers, through Sept. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.

GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St. North Little Rock. "Southern Abstraction," various artists, through Aug. 12. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.

HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. "XXIX Prime," through Saturday. 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. "Gordon and Wenonah Fay Holl: Collecting a Legacy," through Feb. 4. "Dawn Holder and Melissa Cowper-Smith: Traces Remain," and "Dani Ives: Portraits of Friends," through Sunday. "All of Arkansas: An Exhibition of Arkansas Made, County by County," through March. 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.

JACKSONVILLE MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY 100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville. Local and regional military history from the Civil War to current conflicts. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $3, $2 for senior citizens and military, $1 for under 18, children under 5 free. (501) 241-1943.

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of World War II," through Oct. 5. "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. August exhibit: "Intersections." 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. "Not Forgotten: An Arkansas Family Album," Nina Robinson, through Sept. 2. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.

M2 GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. "West," Tim West, through Aug. 15. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 225-6257.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Human Plus," through Sept. 10. 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. Seminar: "A Confused and Confusing Affair: Arkansas and Reconstruction," 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, $15. "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.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "Nasty Woman," Gallery I, through Aug. 25; reception, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 18. "Native Voices: Native Peoples' Concepts of Health and Illness," Sequoyah National Research Center, today. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (501) 569-8977.

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ARKADELPHIA ARTS CENTER 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. "Fashion Extravaganza," through Sept. 1. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 245-7982.

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. Works by Bill Garrison, Sunday-Aug. 31; reception, 1-3 p.m. Sunday. 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.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE England Center Art Gallery, 201 N. Orange St., Beebe. "Arkansas Grown: Artists Emerging," through Aug. 15. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 882-4495.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 320 University Loop West Circle, Jonesboro. "Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed," through Sept. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. (870) 972-2074.

ARTISTS' WORKSHOP GALLERY 610 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Gallery Walk, 5-9 p.m. today. August's featured artists: June Lamoreaux and Jim Stanley; miniature artists, Dianne Morgan and Pati Trippel. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 501-623-6401.

ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. "Color in Space: The Art of Justin Bryant," through Sept. 9. "Magnificent Me," Oct. 28. "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.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. "Sensory Iconoclasts Exhibition," Case Dighero and Eve Smith, through Sept. 10; reception, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 751-5441.

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.

CROSS COUNTY MUSEUM 711 E. Union Ave, Wynne. "Hometown Teams: How Sports Shaped America," through Sept. 1. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 238-4100.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. "Animal Meet Human," through Oct. 30. "Not to Scale: Highlights From the Fly's Eye Dome," through March. "Chihuly: In the Gallery and in the Forest," Dale Chihuly, through Aug. 14. 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.

EUREKA SPRINGS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 95 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. "World War One in Eureka Springs and Around the World," through Nov. 11. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 253-9417.

FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. "The Art of Sue Allen Pico," through Aug. 31. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-4930.

FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. 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. Carlos Luna exhibition, through Sept. 17. "K. Nelson Harper: Lasting Impressions," through Sept. 3. 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.

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. August group exhibition: Michael Ashley, Matthew Hasty, Dolores Justus, Jason Sacran, Sandra Sell, Gary Simmons, and others; reception: 5-9 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.

KOLLECTIVE COFFEE + TEA, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Dreams and Shadows," art exhibit by Kirk Montgomery, today. Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. (501) 701-4000.

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: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 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. Storytime at the Museum: Stars, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 12. "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 works by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "On Fields Far Away: Our Community During the Great War," through Sept. 23. 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. "Curiosities," Virmarie DePyster, through Aug. 30; reception, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 12. 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.

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. "Glacial Shifts, Changing Perspectives," Diane Burko, through Sept. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and before performances. (479) 443-5600.

WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE 1 Rockefeller Drive, Morrilton. "We're Not Telling You Everything: Words and Images from the Wichita Mountains," today-Aug. 31; reception, 3-4:30 p.m. today. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. (866) 972-7778.

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.

CARELINK FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER 12th and Cleveland streets. Little Rock Country Dancers, 6-8:30 p.m. second, third and fourth Sundays most months; 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, 8-10:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays; free dance lessons with admission, 7-8 p.m.; members $10, guests $15, students $7; blsdance.org, (501) 673-4090. 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.

LITTLE ROCK SALSA 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays, Club 27, 614 President Clinton Ave. $5-$10. littlerocksalsa.com or (501) 414-0400.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Cost: $10, 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 FALL REGISTRATION 4-6:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Western Arkansas Ballet, 4701 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. waballet.org or (479)785-0152.

Film

Central Arkansas

ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. Film Flash Focus Record: A Glimpse Into Queer Cinema, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 11. (501) 225-5600.

TWO DOLLAR "TERROR TUESDAY" SERIES 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 15,Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. The Screaming Skull, Tuesday. Cost: $2. cals.org or (501) 918-3048.

Letters

Central Arkansas

BOOK SIGNING 3 p.m. Saturday, Pyramid Books, 1001 Wright Ave. Thirteen by Tamia Thompson. pyramidbks.net or (501) 372-5824.

LAMAN POETRY SCRIBBLE! 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. An unworkshop with Karen Hayes. (501) 758-1720.

STORY TIME WITH BOOK WAREHOUSE 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. (501) 455-9100.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.

WRITERS NIGHT OUT 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through May, Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut, Rogers. (479) 292-3665.

WRITERS NIGHT OUT 5-7 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Pizza Hut, U.S. 62 East, Eureka Springs. Meet up and discuss writing, open to everyone. villagewritingschool.com or (479) 292-3665.

WRITING WORKSHOP ON IMAGERY 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Cost: $25. VillageWritingSchool.com or (479) 409-2501.

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.

FAULKNER CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: ANDRIUS ZLABYS 7:30 p.m. Friday, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Tickets: $15, children and students free. chambermusiclr.com or (501) 215-1132.

FREE-N-EASY SUMMER SING 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 766-7814.

GUNS N' ROSES 7:30 p.m. Saturday, War Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive. Tickets: $29-$225. ticketmaster.com or (501) 663-0775.

KALO 1:30 a.m. Friday, Midtown Billiards, 1316 Main St. (405) 459-7575.

RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131.

TIM MCGRAW AND FAITH HILL: SOUL 2 SOUL 7:30 p.m. today, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Featuring Devin Dawson. Tickets: $69.50-$89.50. Soul2SoulTour.com or (501) 975-9000.

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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AN EVENING WITH GRADY NICHOLS SMOOTH JAZZ CONCERT 7-10:30 p.m. Aug. 12, The Hotel Hot Springs & Spa, 305 Malvern Ave. Event hosted by Lupus Foundation of Arkansas. Tickets: advance $35, at the door $40. (501) 525-9380.

HOT SPRINGS CONCERT BAND 6 p.m. Monday, Whittington Park, Hot Springs. Donations appreciated. hotspringsband.org or (501) 984-1678.

KALO 1:30 a.m. Friday, Maxine's, 700 Central Ave, Hot Springs. Admission: $5. (405) 459-7575.

LADY ANTEBELLUM 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion, 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Tickets: $36-$69.50. amptickets.com or (479) 443-5600.

LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Admission: members $5, nonmembers $10. (870) 536-3375.

MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Josh Turner, Saturday. 3 Doors Down, Aug. 12. Reserved seats: $8-$10. Park tickets: $54.99, ages 55 and older and children under 48 inches $36.99. magicsprings.com or (501) 624-0100.

MATCHBOX TWENTY AND COUNTING CROWS 7 p.m. Monday, Walmart AMP, 5079 W. Northgate Road. Tickets: $35-$125. arkansasmusicpavilion.com or (479) 443-5600.

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

THE STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. Aug. 13, Arlington Resort Hotel, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs National Park. Admission: $10, students K-12 free. stardustband.net or (870) 403-7718.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ADULT YOGA 10-11 a.m. every Saturday in August, Maumelle Public Library, 10 Lake Point Drive. (501) 918-3048.

ARKANSAS BOOK AND PAPER SHOW 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Admission: $5, students and school employees $2. arkansasbookandpapershow.com or (501) 985-1663.

ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE FALL BRIDAL SHOW 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Cost: $10-$35. eventbrite.com or (501) 378-3807.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL WELLNESS CLINIC 4-7 p.m. today, Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, 9921 Arkansas 107, Sherwood. Physicals, immunizations, and school supplies for pre-school through high school. (501) 835-3410.

BOOSTERS & BIG RIGS 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 12, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Jack Stephens Center, 2801 S. University Ave. Junior League of Little Rock event with UALR Children International. (501) 425-2641.

BRIGHT NIGHT 5 p.m. Friday, Big Rock Mini Golf and Fun Park, 11411 Baseline Road. Benefits Methodist Family Health. Tickets: $30. MethodistFamily.org or (501)906-4201.

BUDDHIST RETREAT WITH DR. HUN LYE 7-9 p.m. Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 13, Ecumenical Buddhist Society of Little Rock, 1516 W. Third St. Suggested donation: $10-$20. (520) 425-2773.

COMMUNITY BACK TO SCHOOL BASH 10-2 p.m. Saturday, Greater Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, 2823 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. (501) 475-5947.

FINDING FAMILY FACTS 3 p.m. Aug. 14, Arkansas Studies Institute Room 204, 401 President Clinton Ave. Teaches participants how to use online databases and city directories. (501) 320-5720.

LASER CUTTING 101 10 a.m.-noon every Saturday in August, Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, 201 E. Broadway, North Little Rock. Cost: $10-$80. (501) 907-6570.

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 FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 30, River Market, 400 President Clinton Ave. rivermarket.info or (501) 375-2552.

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.

MAUMELLE GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Maumelle Senior Services Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle. Topics and speakers. (501) 349-7212.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK FRIENDS OF ANIMALS 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $25. (501) 758-5482.

PAWS AT THE NET 5-10 p.m. Aug.11, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 13, Rebsamen Tennis Center, 1501 Leisure Place. USTA-sanctioned tournament with food, dog wash, microchip clinic, silent auction. Benefits Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals. Tickets: $30-$35. (501) 603-2273.

SANDWICHING IN HISTORY noon Friday, Acme Brick, 301 S. Victory St. A brief lecture and tour of the property. (501) 324-9880.

WINFIELD FARMERS MARKET 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Winfield United Methodist Church, 20100 Cantrell Road. (501) 868-4225.

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AMERICAN INDIAN PAINTS AND DYES WORKSHOP 1-4 p.m. Aug. 12, Parkin Archeological State Park Visitor Center, 60 Arkansas 184, Parkin. Cost: $15. (870) 755-2500.

ARKANSAS FALLEN RIDERS BREAKFAST 9:15 a.m. first Saturday of the month, First Christian Church, 3911 S. Hazel St., Pine Bluff. Donations. (870) 247-2522.

BEAUTIFUL BIRDS OF ARKANSAS 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Hobbs State Park Visitor Center, 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. friendsofhobbs.com or (479) 789-5006.

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF THE DELTA 6-7 p.m. Monday, Beth El Heritage Hall, 406 Perry St., Helena-West Helena. Portrayal of General U.S. Grant. deltaculturalcenter.com or (870) 338-4350.

CONVERSATIONS ON RACIAL AND ETHNIC HARMONY 8 a.m-2 p.m. Wednesday, Arkansas Northeastern College, 2501 S. Division St., Blytheville. amlkc.eventbrite.com and (888) 290-5464.

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 COALITIONS 8TH ANNUAL CROSSROADS CLASSIC 9:30 a.m. Aug. 14, The Ridges at Village Creek State Park, 4144 Arkansas 284, Wynne. Registration: $125 per person. (870)238-5300.

GOLF TOURNAMENT 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, The Creeks Golf Course, 1499 S. Main St., Cave Springs. Benefits Illinois River Watershed Partnership. Cost: $100. irwp.org or (479) 531-7211.

HISTORIC THEATERS CONFERENCE Aug. 10-11, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, 1 Rockefeller Drive, Morrilton. Cost: $75. rockefellerinstitute.org/theaters or (501) 727-5435.

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.

Theater

Central Arkansas

THE PERVERT & THE PENTECOSTAL through Sept. 1, The Joint Theater, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $24. TheJointArgenta.com or (501) 372-0205.

SUMMER CABARET 3:30 p.m. Sunday, The Rep Annex, 518 Main St. Tickets: $15, students $10. therep.org or (501) 378-0405.

VIOLET Aug. 11-27, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20, students $16. weekendtheater.org or (501) 374-3761.

THE WIZARD OF OZ through Aug. 26, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtimes: 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. murrysdp.com or (501) 562-3131.

Around Arkansas

ALL SHOOK UP THE MUSICAL Aug. 10-20, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12, senior citizens $10, students $5. theroyalplayers.com or (501) 315-5483.

BAD AUDITIONS BY BAD ACTORS Friday-Aug. 13, The Pocket Community Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10, 12 and under $5. (501) 623-8585.

THE WEDDING SINGER through Aug. 13, Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $23-$60. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Jason, Pamela K. Ward, today. Brian & Nick, Big Dam Horns, Friday. Ben Byers, Earl & Them, Saturday. 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. Punch Line Stand-Up Comedy, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, $5. The Joint Venture comedy improv, 8-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, $8. Artist Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 372-0210.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. Ladies Night, first Thursday of the month, free for women. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $8, Friday-Saturday $12. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.

THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Crobot, 7:30 p.m. today, $10-$15. Tab Benoit, 8 p.m. Saturday, $20-$25. (501) 823-0090.

STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. William Clark Green, 8:30 p.m. Friday; advance $10, day of show $12. (501) 372-7707.

STONE'S THROW BREWING 402 E. Ninth St. New Brew Friday, 4-10 p.m. Fridays. Randall Beer Infusion, 4 p.m. Saturdays. Better With Beer Free Movie Series, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. (501) 244-9154.

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