Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Ansel Adams lecture by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students, 5:30 p.m. today. Call for entries: Delta Exhibition, deadline March 10; first entry $20, additional entries $10 each. "Seeing the Essence," William E. Davis, through April 16. "Ansel Adams: Early Works," and "Herman Maril: The Strong Forms of Our Experience," through April 16. "For the Love of Bees: Works in Hot and Cold Wax," Catherine Rodgers, through March 19. "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. Works by Dawn Bearden, Lori DeYmaz, Shelly Gentry, Terri Haugen, Bob Snider. 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. "Richard Leo Johnson: Once Was Lost," through March 31. Arkansas Committee Scholars Exhibit, through Friday. "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.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "The Watercolor Series of Kuhl Brown," through March 31. 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. "Ladies and Gentlemen ... The Beatles!" through April 2. 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 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. Brian Madden and Marty Smith, through March 11. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. "World View," Hanna Hinojosa, through March 1. "Satirical Specs," through March 1. 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 St., North Little Rock. "Landscape and Variable: Recent Works," William Dunlap, through Saturday. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-2787.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "Modern Mythology: Luke Amram Knox and Grace Mikell Ramsey," Friday-May 7; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. "Eclectic Color: Diverse Colors for a Diverse World," Rex Deloney, through March 5. "A Diamond in the Rough: 75 Years of Historic Arkansas Museum," through February. 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. February exhibit: "Ducks in Arkansas." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. Screening: Baghdad ER, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. "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.
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. "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," 5-8 p.m. Friday. "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.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "The Thrill of It All," Michael Shaeffner, through Feb. 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "Sigh-fy," Haynes Riley, through March 3. "I Wish I Would Have Hugged Them More," Carey Roberson, and "Burlesque Show," Bruce Reed, through Feb. 26. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
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ARKADELPHIA ARTS CENTER 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. "The Art of Sammy Landers," through Feb. 17. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (870) 245-7982.
ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. "February exhibit," Brenda Morgan, through Feb. 28. 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. Bayou Bartholomew Project Day, Saturday. Canvas and Cork, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, registration required, ages 21 and up; members $25, nonmembers $35. "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. Bill of Rights exhibit, through Feb. 25. "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. Talya Tate Boerner book signing, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. "Reconstructing the Arkansas Landscape," Jeannie Stone; "The Forest of Perception," Sean Fitzgibbon and Virmarie Depoyster, through Feb. 25. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. art-ed.org or (479) 474-7767.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Black Hearts Ball, 9 p.m. Saturday, must be 21 or older to attend; $45, artinfusion members free. 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.
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GALLERY 1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City. "Carl Scott Paintings of the South," through Feb. 24. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. (870) 633-4480.
FEAST GALLERY 1495 S. Finger Road, Fayetteville. "Cowboy," through Feb. 18. Hours by appointment only. (501) 920-4386.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Heartbreak in Peanuts," Wednesday-April 16; reception, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday; members $20, nonmembers $25. "Liv Fjellsol: Art Says," through April 2. 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.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Landscape Love," Dolores Justus, through Feb. 28. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
LOCAL COLOR STUDIO GALLERY 275 Archibald Yell Blvd., Fayetteville. "Embedded Possibilities: Paintings by Kellie Lehr," Saturday-Feb. 28; reception, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 5:30-8 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 461-8761.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. "Creative Mind," contributions by black scientists and leaders, through Feb. 28. 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.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. "Dear Miss Day" and "Hollywood's Golden Age," through Feb. 24. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.
RUSSELL FINE ARTS GALLERY Henderson State University, 604 N. 12th St., Arkadelphia. "A Series of Explanations," Rita Henry, through Feb. 24. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 230-5036.
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "Brotherhood: Jason Sacran and John P. Lasater IV," through March 29. 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.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Baum Gallery, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. "Tripletta: A Show of Miniature Works by 46 Artists," "The Photography of Magdalena Sole" and "The Sculptural Works of Holly Laws," through Feb. 22. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.
Dance
Around Arkansas
WALTZ NIGHT 7:30 p.m. Monday, Trieschmann Gallery, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Presented by Hendrix College Chamber Orchestra and benefiting the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Youth Orchestra. Dance demonstrations and instructions for audience participation. Donations to ASYO accepted. (501) 450-1249.
Letters
Central Arkansas
BOOK SINGING 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, WordsWorth Books, 5920 R St. The Possessions, Sara Flannery Murphy. (501) 663-9198.
LAMAN POETRY SCRIBBLE 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. No poetry writing experience necessary; experienced poets very welcome. (501) 749-6332.
RIVER MARKET POETS 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 603-0290.
VALENTINE POEMS noon-2 p.m. Sunday, The Green Corner Store, 1423 Main St. Dogtown Poetry on Demand event. (501) 374-1111 or (501) 749-6332.
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VOICES FROM THE DELTA 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Friday and Feb. 17, Delta Cultural Center, 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. Program about life in the Arkansas Delta from the 1800s to the 1970s utilizing living historians, musicians and oral histories. (870) 338-4350.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
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.
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.
ARKANSAS DULCIMER SOCIETY 2-4 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. Mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer players. Annual membership: $12. Meeting free. (501) 661-1129.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA'S ROCK ON! 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Rock and pop hits of the '70s and '80s featuring singers Chloe Lowrey, LaKisha Jones and Rob Evan. Tickets: $14-$67, active duty military and students $10. Students K-12 free Sunday with Entergy Kids' Ticket. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761 ext. 100.
BRIDGING THE GAP 6 p.m. Feb. 19, Temple of Restoration, 10610 Chicot Road. (501) 455-8200.
CHARLIE WILSON 7 p.m. Feb. 20, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $59.50-$97.50. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
COTERIE PROGRAM 11 a.m Friday, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive. Program featuring students of Coterie members. (870) 403-2350.
FOR THE LOVE OF ART 6 p.m. Feb. 19, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2501 Main St. National recording artist Jonathan Butler along with the Art Porter Singers. artporter.org or (501) 492-9120.
TABLE 28 Burgundy Hotel, 1501 Merrill Drive. Guitarist Michael Carenbauer, 6:30-9 p.m. every Saturday. (501) 224-2828.
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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ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL 8 p.m. Saturday, Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 E. Main St., Alma. Tickets: $25-$42. almapac.org or (479) 632-2129.
BAND BLAST 2017 HOT SPRINGS CONCERT BAND 3 p.m. Feb. 19, Jessieville Performing Arts Center, 7900 N. Arkansas 7, Jessieville. Tickets: $8, under 18 free. hotspringsband.org or (501) 984-1678.
BARRETT BABER 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Marion Performing Arts Center, 1 Patriot Drive, Marion. Tickets: $15-$75. (870) 739-5152.
DANNY ELFMAN'S MUSIC FROM THE FILMS OF TIM BURTON 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Tickets: $30-$40, students and children $10. uca.edu/publicappearances or (501) 450-3265.
EMBRACE YOU 7 p.m. Tuesday, Arkansas State University-Newport, 7648 Victory Blvd., Newport. Tickets: $23. tickets.asun.edu or (870) 512-7850.
LYLE LOVETT AND JOHN HIATT 7 p.m. Feb. 21, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $55-$75. (479) 443-5600.
RODNEY BLOCK JAZZ PROJECT 7 p.m. Feb. 17, East Arkansas Community College, 1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $10. (870) 633-4480.
RUSSIAN STRING ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas State University, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Tickets: $6-$30. astate.edu/tickets or (870) 972-3471.
THE SAVVY MUSICIAN 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19, University of Central Arkansas, Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Compositions by David Cutler. Includes conversation on creating innovative experiences and opportunities in music. (501) 852-2669.
THE STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. Sunday, Arlington Hotel Crystal Ballroom, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Admission: $10, students K-12 free. Cash bar. stardustband.net or (501) 767-5482.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
AFTERNOON BICYCLE RIDE 1 p.m. Sunday, Arkansas River Trail, River Mountain Road. River Trail ride. (501) 912-1449.
ANTI-VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Free snacks and drinks provided. (501) 758-1720.
BEER, BRATS, & BOTS 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 18, Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, 201 E. Broadway, North Little Rock. Robot battle challenge. Cost: $10. (501) 907-6570.
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.
BOWLING AND BUILDING 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Professor Bowl West, 901 Towne Oaks Drive, Little Rock. Bowling tournament and fundraiser to benefit hardworking people in Central Arkansas. Cost: $40. (501) 376-4434.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BANQUET 5:15 p.m. Feb. 16, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Keynote speaker William (Bill) Dillard III, vice president of Dillard's Inc. Tickets: $75. (501) 372-5959.
CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. "All Politics Is National: The Rise of Negative Partisanship and Nationalization of U.S. House and Senate Elections in the 21st Century," Professor Alan Abramowitz, 6 p.m. today. "Beyond the Blues," a conversation with Adia Victoria, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 683-5299.
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. #HASTAG LUNCH BAG 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 18, Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Road. Organized event that makes it cool to be kind. Empowering people to create & benefit from organized acts of love. (323) 207-6104.
HEIFER VILLAGE 1 World Ave. Heifer Hour activities geared for children K-5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. second Saturday of the month. heifer.org/village or (501) 907-2952.
LANTERNS WINTER FESTIVAL 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road. Live entertainment, food, drink, games and more throughout the park's Butler Arboretum and inside the Lucy Lockett Cabe Festival Theatre. Tickets: $10, $5 children 6-12. (501) 821-7275.
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.
PARENTS' NIGHT OUT 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, Irby Dance Studio, 2324 Durwood Road. Babysitting night. Registration required. Cost: first child $35, second child $20, third child $15, fourth child $5, each additional child is free. newcreationdance.org or (501) 258-0913.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. "Whole Wheat Bread Making Workshop," bring apron, two loaf or muffin pans and sack lunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 18; $15 reservations required. Antique tractor and engine show, exhibits of past agricultural equipment, continuing. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $4, children 6-12 $3, plus tax. (501) 961-1409.
QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 9 a.m. second Monday of the month, Darragh Room, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 S. Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 318-0947.
RHEA LANA'S OF GREATER LITTLE ROCK 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today and Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 612 N. J.P. Wright Loop Road, Jacksonville. (501) 499-0009.
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.
TABLE MANNERS IN A FLASH 4-6 p.m. Feb. 25, Saddlecreek Woodfire Grill, 2703 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock. Dining etiquette for children. Cost: $65. (800) 675-7109.
VETERAN SENIORS WORKSHOP 11 a.m.-noon today, Woodland Heights, 8700 Riley Drive. Educational workshop about the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. (501) 224-4242.
WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. Wild Kids Cook, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 26, March 12; limited to 12 students per class, ages 8 and up; $55 per class. wildwoodpark.org or (501) 821-7275.
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ARTIGRAS 6-9 p.m. Feb. 16, The Basin Park Hotel, 12 Spring St., Eureka Springs. Part of Eureka Springs Mardi Gras. (225) 405-9672.
BLACK LIGHT BALL 7 p.m. Feb. 18, Event Eureka, 39 Spring St., Eureka Springs. 21 and up only. Admission: $30. reserveeureka.com/attractions/blacklightball or (479) 363-6106.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 16, WorkSource NTS, 1400 SE Walton Blvd., Suite 28, Bentonville. (479) 636-1240.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 16, Northwest Arkansas Collision Center, 2406 W. Hudson Road, Rogers. (479) 636-1240.
CIRQUE ELOIZE PRESENTS SALOON 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Tickets: $30-$40, UCA students $10 with valid student I.D., children $10. uca.edu/reynolds or (501) 450-3265.
COFFEE CONNECTION 7:30-8:30 a.m. Tuesday, George Nunnally Chevrolet, 2700 SE Moberly Lane, Bentonville; Arkansas Blue Retail Store, 507 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell. Networking, breakfast, coffee, prizes. (479) 636-1240
CORONATION BALL 6 p.m. Feb. 17, Crescent Hotel Crystal Ball Room, 75 Prospect Ave., Eureka Springs. Grand Royal Procession followed by dinner and dancing. Part of Eureka Springs Mardi Gras. Tickets: $35. (225) 405-9672.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
FOUR-PART HARMONY AND ICE CREAM SUNDAES 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Kirk in the Pines Presbyterian Church, 275 Asturias Lane, Hot Springs Village. Top of the Rock chorus and ice cream. Donations accepted for the Top of the Rock Peggy Gram Scholarship Fund. (612) 803-4421.
MULTI-STATE PERMIT CLASS 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Comfort Inn and Suites, 1234 Steamboat Drive, Fayetteville. Concealed weapons permit class. Cost: $99. (866) 371-6111.
NIGHT PARADE 6 p.m. Feb. 18, Spring and Main streets, downtown Eureka Springs. Part of Eureka Springs Mardi Gras. (225) 405-9672.
O.W.L.S. WORKSHOP 6-9 p.m. Feb. 17, Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Cost: $20. Registration deadline one week prior to workshop. arkansasstateparks.com or (479) 967-5516.
POLITICAL COMMENTATOR 7:30 p.m. Monday, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Presented by Marc Lamont Hill. Tickets: $15, UCA faculty and staff $5, UCA students with current student ID free. (501) 450-3682.
RESUME WORKSHOP 8:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Northwest Technical Institute, 709 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale. Cost: $30. nwti.edu/community-education.html or (479) 306-7972.
SWEETHEARTS VALENTINE DINNER 6-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St., Washington. Dinner, surrey ride, entertainment. Cost: $70 per couple. Reservations are required. (870) 983-2684.
VAN DAVIS MEMORIAL 5K 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 18, Whittington City Park, 1201 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs. Cost: $25 Pre-registration, $30 race day. (501) 760-4129.
Theater
Central Arkansas
BONNIE AND CLYDE through Feb. 19, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinees. Tickets: $25; ages 65 and older, military and students $20; children 12 and under $15. (501) 374-2615.
THE LAUGHABLE LEGEND OF FANCYBEARD THE BULLY PIRATE through Feb. 19, Arkansas Arts Center, MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $12.50. (501) 327-4000.
NAKED PEOPLE WITH THEIR CLOTHES ON through March 25, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Show times: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $24, reservations recommended. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
THE NERD through Feb. 18, 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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DETROIT through Feb. 26, 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 LAST FIVE YEARS Friday-Sunday, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 Main St., Springdale. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15, children $10. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.
LOVE AND ... BROADWAY 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Hendrix College, Staples Auditorium, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Tickets: $15, children 10 and under $5. redcurtaintheatre.com or 501-499-9776.
MOON OVER BUFFALO Friday-Feb. 18, Pocket Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10, children 12 and under $5. pockettheatre.com or (501) 623-8585.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY today-Sunday and Wednesday-Feb. 18, Fort Smith Little Theatre, 401 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. Show times: 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Tickets: $27 for opening Gala today; $12 all other shows. (479) 783-2966.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Friday-Feb. 26, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Arkansas Public Theatre production. Show times: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Cabaret seats: $35, $60 per two-person table. Balcony: $23. (479) 631-8988.
Auditions
Around Arkansas
OF MICE AND MEN 7 p.m. Monday, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Performances: March 31-April 9. Nine men and one woman. Readings from script. Audition packet: arkansaspublictheatre.org. (479) 631-8988.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. 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 N. Rodney Parham Road. 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 $8, Friday-Saturday $12. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.
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