Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. Music, art, food. (501) 993-1234.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Mid-Southern Watercolorists, through April 16. Call for entries: Delta Exhibition, deadline March 10; first entry $20, additional entries $10 each. "Seeing the Essence," William E. Davis, "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.
ART SHOW 5:30-7:30 p.m Feb. 23, Pleasant Ridge Town Center, 11525 Cantrell Road. (501) 219-3676.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Richard Leo Johnson: Once Was Lost," through March 31. "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.
DRAWL SOUTHERN CONTEMPORARY ART 5208 Kavanaugh Blvd. "North of South," Saturday-March 18; reception, 4-7 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. drawlgallery.com or (501) 240-7446.
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.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave, Suite C. "Intimate Spaces & Places," Henri Linton Sr., through March 11. 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. "Modern Mythology: Luke Amram Knox and Grace Mikell Ramsey," through May 7. "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. today. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "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.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. Voices Without Borders with local elementary students, 1950s and '60s theme, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Feb. 23. Storytime Saturday, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 25. 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. "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.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "The Thrill of It All," Michael Shaeffer, 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 Friday. 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. Canvas and Cork, 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, registration required, ages 21 and up; members $25, nonmembers $35. "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.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 Main St., Springdale. "On the Brink, On the Brim, On the Cusp," Friday-March 29; reception, 6-8 p.m. March 9. 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. 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. "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.
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. "Border Cantos: Sight & Sound Explorations from the Mexican-American Border," Richard Misrach and Guillermo Galindo, Saturday--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.
DELTA VISUAL ARTS SHOW 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 25, downtown Newport. Artists, authors and musicians. (870) 523-1009.
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 Saturday. Hours by appointment only. (501) 920-4386.
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. "Heartbreak in Peanuts," through April 16. "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.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. 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. "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," through Feb. 28. 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.
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 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.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "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.
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.
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.
211 CAFE 106 S.W. Second St., Bentonville. Meikel Church Collage Exhibit, through Monday. Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. cafe211.com or (479) 366-0367.
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 Wednesday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.
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; 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 with ID $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.
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COMMUNITY SQUARE DANCES 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through April 3, Ozark Folk Center, 1032 Park Ave, Mountain View. OzarkFolkCenter.com or (870) 269-3851.
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.
Letters
Central Arkansas
DOGTOWN POETRY 5-8 p.m. Friday, William F. Laman Public Library System's Argenta Branch, 420 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 749-6332.
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VOICES FROM THE DELTA 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Friday, Delta Cultural Center, 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. Program about life in the Arkansas Delta from the 1800s to the 1970s, featuring 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.
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 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents Mahler's Resurrection. Tickets: $10-$67. (501) 666-1761.
BRIDGING THE GAP 6 p.m. Sunday, Temple of Restoration, 10610 Chicot Road. (501) 455-8200.
CHARLIE WILSON 7 p.m. Monday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $59.50-$97.50. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
FOR THE LOVE OF ART 6 p.m. Sunday, 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.
LITTLE ROCK WIND SYMPHONY 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 23, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Tickets: $10, senior citizens $8, students free. (501) 666-0777.
MVP JAZZ QUARTET 8 p.m. Feb. 23, South on Main, 1304 Main St. With Donald Brown, Ray Drummond, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, and Bobby Watson. Tickets: $25-$42. Metrotix.comor (800) 293-5949.
PARKER QUARTET 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Tickets: $15. (501) 569-3294.
TABLE 28 Burgundy Hotel, 1501 Merrill Drive. Guitarist Michael Carenbauer, 6:30-9 p.m. every Saturday. (501) 224-2828.
TOBY MAC 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $15-$69.75. 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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BAND BLAST 2017 Including Hot Springs Concert Band, 3 p.m. Sunday, 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. Friday, Marion Performing Arts Center, 1 Patriot Drive, Marion. Tickets: $15-$75. (870) 739-5152.
JOSEPH 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 23, George's Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $18. stubs.net or (479) 527-6618.
KEVIN PRATER BAND 7 p.m. Feb. 27, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. Suggested donation: $5. (870) 972-2367.
LYLE LOVETT AND JOHN HIATT 7 p.m. Tuesday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $55-$75. (479) 443-5600.
RODNEY BLOCK JAZZ PROJECT 7 p.m. Friday, East Arkansas Community College, 1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $10. (870) 633-4480.
THE SAVVY MUSICIAN Compositions by David Cutler, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, University of Central Arkansas, Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Community presentation, "Doing the Wrong Thing and How It Can Lead to Success in the Arts," Q&A and reception, 7 p.m. Monday, UCA Downtown, 1105 W. Oak St., Conway. Public presentation, "How Music Education Can Change the World (and Why It Often Doesn't)," 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hal. Public presentation "A Life in the Arts: Nine BIG Ideas on Career and Financial Success," 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. (501) 852-2669.
THIRD COAST PERCUSSION 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 and 8 p.m. Feb. 24, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $8-$10. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
AFTER HOURS AT PLAYTIME PIZZA 10 p.m. Friday, Playtime Pizza, 600 Col. Glenn Plaza Loop. Adults only night. Admission: $10, VIP $20. (501) 227-7529.
BARKUS ON MAIN 1-5 p.m. Feb. 26, 300 and 600 blocks of Main Street. Mardi Gras parade for the dogs. Registration: before Wednesday $25, after $40. (501) 375-0121.
BEER, BRATS & BOTS 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 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 3-7:30 p.m. Friday, Professor Bowl West, 901 Towne Oaks Drive, Little Rock. Bowling tournament and fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas. Cost: $40. (501) 376-4434.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS COIN CLUB 6 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Parkway Place Baptist Church, 303 Parkway Place. Buying, selling, swapping, appraisals, auctions, programs. (501) 351-3114.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS FREETHINKERS DISCUSSION GROUP 1-5 p.m. third Saturday of each month, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 351-4980.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BANQUET 5:15 p.m. today, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Keynote speaker William Dillard III, vice president of Dillard's Inc. Tickets: $75. (501) 372-5959.
CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Covering the South," NPR's Southern Bureau Chief Russell Lewis, 6 p.m. today. "The Iran Wars: Spy Games, Bank Battles, Secret Deals and What Comes Now," 6 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 683-5299.
COBBLESTONE & VINE, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Pleasant Ridge Town Center, 11525 Cantrell Road. Drop in to meet featured local artists. Refreshments. (501) 219-3673.
EASTERSEALS ARKANSAS FASHION SHOW 6 p.m. Feb. 24, Little Rock Marriott Grand Ballroom, 3 Statehouse Plaza. Cost: $50, $100 reserved seating. easterseals.com/arkansas or (501) 227-3600. #HASHTAG LUNCH BAG 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Road. Organized event that makes it cool to be kind. Empowering people to create and benefit from organized acts of love. (323) 207-6104.
LITTLE ROCK ZOO 1 Zoo Drive. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $12.95, ages 60 and older and children 1-12 $9.95. (501) 666-2406.
MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE BALL 7-10 p.m. Feb. 25, The Rogers House, 400 W. 18th St. Costumes, dancing. Tickets: $50. (501) 412-3768.
MARDI GRAS PARADE noon Feb. 25, South Main Street. Floats, bands, costumes and prizes. (501) 412-3768.
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. Saturday; $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.
THE SIERRA CLUB 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesday of the month, The Oyster Bar, 3003 W. Markham St. (501) 301-8280.
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.
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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ARKANSANS FOR INFORMED CONSENT 7-8 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, Kollective Coffee+Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Information for the public about vaccines. (501) 655-3870.
ARTIGRAS 6-9 p.m. today, The Basin Park Hotel, 12 Spring St., Eureka Springs. Part of Eureka Springs Mardi Gras. (225) 405-9672.
BIRDS AND BREAKFAST 9-10:30 a.m. Feb. 25, Hobbs State Park visitor center, 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Catch and release of song birds. (479) 789-5000.
BLACK LIGHT BALL 7 p.m. Saturday, 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. today, WorkSource NTS, 1400 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 28, Bentonville. (479) 636-1240.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5-6:30 p.m. today, Northwest Arkansas Collision Center, 2406 W. Hudson Road, Rogers. (479) 636-1240.
CORONATION BALL 6 p.m. Friday, 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.
DUTCH OVEN WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Powhatan Historic State Park, 31 Second St., Powhatan. Reservations are required. Admission: $15. (870) 878-6765.
HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK 103 Franklin St., Washington. Frontier Day for Home Schools, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (870) 983-2625.
NIGHT PARADE 6 p.m. Saturday, Spring and Main streets, downtown Eureka Springs. Part of Eureka Springs Mardi Gras. (225) 405-9672.
VAN DAVIS MEMORIAL 5K 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, 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 Sunday, 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 Sunday, 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 Saturday, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Tickets: $32-$36, children $23; show only $25, show only children $15. (501) 562-3131.
THE SECRET GARDEN Wednesday-March 5, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Show times: 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $35.44-$56.56. argentacommunitytheater.com or (501) 353-1443.
Around Arkansas
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.
FOR COLORED GIRLS 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, J.M. Ross Theatre, 1200 University Drive, Pine Bluff. Tickets: $7, students $5. (870) 575-8428.
LYSISTRATA 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23-25 and Feb. 27-28, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Breedlove Auditorium, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Tickets: $6; free for UAFS students, faculty and staff. tickets.uafs.edu or (479) 788-7300.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM 7 p.m. today-Saturday and Feb. 23-25, Harding University, 915 E Market Ave., Searcy. Tickets: $10. hardingtickets.com or (501) 279-4000.
THE MIRACLE WORKER today-Sunday and Feb. 23-26, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Show times: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $10, military and senior citizens $8, students $5. theroyalplayers.com or (501) 315-5483.
MOON OVER BUFFALO through Saturday, 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.
RUB SOME GLITTER ON IT 7:30 p.m. today-Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. uca.edu/cfac or (501) 450-3293.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY through Saturday, 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 through 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
Central Arkansas
THE GRADUATE 3-6 p.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Monday for callbacks , The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Bring headshot and resume. Cold reading from script. Performance dates: April 20-23 and April 27-30. Appointments: studiotheatreauditions@gmail.com. (501) 374-2615.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Buh Jones, Charlotte Taylor, today. Logan, Big John Miller, Friday. Ben Byers, Rock Candy, 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. 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.
THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Max & Igor Cavalera Return to Roots tour, 6:30 p.m. today, $25. Wick-It the Instigator, 9 p.m. Friday, $12-$15. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Musicians Showcase semifinals, 4-8 p.m. today; $5, under 21 $10. Roger Creager, 9 p.m. Friday, $10. John Neal Rock and Roll, 9 p.m. Saturday, $7. (501) 372-7707.
Weekend on 02/16/2017