Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Call for entries: Delta Exhibition, deadline March 10; first entry $20, additional entries $10 each. "For the Love of Bees: Works in Hot and Cold Wax," Catherine Rodgers, through March 19. Collectors Show and Sale, 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. Works by Shelley Gentry, Susan Plunkett, Loren Bartnicke, Marie Weaver, Holly Tilley. 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, Jan. 13-Feb. 10. "The American Dream Deferred: Japanese American Incarceration in WWII Arkansas," Jan. 13-June 24; reception, 5 p.m. Jan. 13. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "The Watercolor Series of Kuhl Brown," Friday-March 31; reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Jan. 13. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday and 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. "A Walk in Her Shoes," through Jan. 15. "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. Holiday Show and Sale, through Jan. 14. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. "Landscape and Variable: Recent Works," William Dunlap, through Feb. 11. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-2787.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. "Divine 8" Andrew Williams, through Jan. 28. 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. "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. January exhibit: "Landscapes." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. Jan. 19. 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.
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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "I Wish I Would Have Hugged Them More" Carey Roberson, Tuesday-Feb. 26; reception, 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Guest speaker Lap Le, 6 p.m. Jan. 13; reception, 7-8:30 p.m. "Sigh-fy" Haynes Riley, Jan. 14-March 3. "Burlesque Show" Bruce Reed, Jan. 13-Feb. 26; reception, 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 13. 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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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. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics Studio with stop-motion animation, coding, faux robots, Saturday. Family FunDay Jack & the Beanstalk Hue Animation, Jan. 14. "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. "Possessions," Ben Edwards, Monday-Feb. 8; reception, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 26. 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.
CENTER FOR ART & EDUCATION 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. "Africa and Points West" and "Diverse," Sunday-Jan. 28; reception for both, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. 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. "Shaking Hands and Kissing Babies: The Road to the White House," through Monday. The Art of American Dance, through Jan. 16. 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. "Small Works on Paper," through Jan. 27; reception, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. (870) 633-4480.
FIRST SECURITY BANK 112 Volunteer Parkway, Clinton. "One-Woman Art Exhibit," Ellen Kelly, through Monday. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday. (501) 745-2600.
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. Jason Sacran, Feb. 11. "Pulled, Pressed and Screened: Important American Prints," through today. "Liv Fjellsol: Art says" Jan. 13-April 2; reception, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 12, $5 non-members. 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.
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.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "On Fields Far Away: Our Community During the Great War," Jan. 12-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. Visual and performing arts classes for grades K-12; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. saac-arts.org or (870) 862-5474.
SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY 112-B Main St., Hardy. Works by members of Spring River Artists Guild. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (870) 856-2507.
21C MUSEUM HOTEL 200 N.E. A St., Bentonville. "Pop Stars! Popular Culture and Contemporary Art," through Jan. 30. Hours: 24 hours daily; docent tours 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. (479) 286-6500.
211 CAFE 106 S.W. Second St., Bentonville. "Bentonville and Beyond Photography Exhibit," Greg Ballos, Stephen Ironside and Colette Johnson, through Jan. 15. Meikel Church Collage Exhibit, Jan. 19-Feb. 28; Meet the Artist, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 19. 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 ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. "Nuca Pasa Nada," Bethany Springer, through Jan. 27. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday. (479) 788-7300.
THE WALMART MUSEUM 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. Sam Walton's Ben Franklin Store Door, through Jan. 17. Hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday. (479) 277-8923.
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, 7-11 p.m. first, second and fourth Fridays; free dance lessons with admission, 7-8 p.m.; members $10, guests $13; blsdance.org, (501) 221-7568. Little Rock Bop Club, 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday; beginning swing-dance lessons (free with admission), 7-8 p.m.; members $4, guests $7; littlerockbopclub.com or (501) 350-4712.
COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Dance 7:30-9:30 p.m. every first, third and fifth Friday of the month. Admission: society members $4, nonmembers $5. All ages, no experience needed. (501) 603-5305.
LET'S DANCE STUDIO Tanglewood Center, 7509 Cantrell Road. Ballroom dance, 7-10 p.m. second Saturday of the month, $12, first visit $5. Latin and swing dance, lesson 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. third and fifth Fridays, $13. Group classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $10. (501) 663-7724.
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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.
Film
Central Arkansas
NABUCCO 11:55 a.m. Saturday, Regal Breckenridge 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. The Metropolitan Opera, live in HD. Tickets: $19.62-$26.16. (844) 462-7342.
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NABUCCO 11:55 a.m. Saturday, Cinemark Tinseltown USA, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. The Metropolitan Opera, live in HD. Tickets: $16-$23. (501) 776-2282.
Theater
Central Arkansas
CINDERELLA Jan. 13-15, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $33-$73. (501) 244-8800.
A FERTLE HOLIDAY through Jan. 14, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Show times: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $22, reservations recommended. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
THE NERD Jan. 17-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.
NOVEMBER Jan. 12-15 and 19-22, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $16; military, students, ages 65 and older $14. (501) 410-2283.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Monday, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Prepare a 1-minute classical comedic monologue and prepare for cold reads. Provide head shot and resume, if available. Auditions by appointment only. Performance dates: March 31-April 2 and April 6-9. (501) 374-2615.
SWEET CHARITY 7-10 p.m. Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Cold readings, music, dance workshops. Production: mid-June through July. (501) 353-1443.
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GISELLE Saturday, Western Arkansas Ballet Studio, 4701 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Children 8-10 register 10-10:30 a.m.; audition, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Ages 11 and up register 12:30-1 p.m.; audition, 1-2:30 p.m. Must have 2 or more years experience. Please wear appropriate dance clothing. Audition fee: $30. (479) 785-0152.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Stephen Winter, today. Almost Infamous, Ghost Town Blues Band, Friday. Rob & Tyndall, Pamela K. Ward, 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 Rodney Parham Road. A.J. Finney, Henry Coleman, Darryl Felsberg, through Saturday. Todd Rexx aka T-Rexx, Wednesday-Jan. 14. Ladies Night, first Thursday of the month, free for women. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $7, Friday-Saturday $10. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.
THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Elvis: One Night in Vegas, 8:30 p.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday, $15-$20. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Cody Belew with Brian Mullen, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, $10. (501) 372-7707.
Letters
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS HISTORICAL WRITER'S LECTURE SERIES 7-8 p.m. Jan. 17, Historic Arkansas Museum, 200 E. Third St. Ken Barnes presenting. Registration required. (501) 682-6900.
LAMAN POETRY SCRIBBLE 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. "Unworkshop" with Karen Hayes. (501) 758-1720.
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DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES Benson Auditorium, Harding University, South Blakeney Street, Searcy. Author Eric Metaxas, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12. harding.edu or (501) 279-4255.
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.
STILL ON THE HILL 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Limited seating available. (479) 601-6012.
TABLE 28 Burgundy Hotel, 1501 Merrill Drive. Guitarist Michael Carenbauer, 6:30-9 p.m. every Saturday. (501) 224-2828.
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JAZZ ORGAN COLLECTIVE 7 p.m. Jan. 12, Coronado Community Center, 150 Ponderosa Way, Hot Springs Village. Tickets: $15. (501) 922-5050.
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.
OZARK PLANTATION BAND REUNION 7 p.m. Jan. 13, Mermaids Seafood Restaurant, 2217 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. Admission: $25. (479) 443-3737.
SPENCER'S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976.
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.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE BRIDAL SHOW 12:30-5 p.m. Jan. 15, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Vendors, seminars, games, runway fashion show. Admission: online $10, at the door $12, VIB $45. (501) 378-3807.
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.
CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY NIGHT 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. One demented night of fun as the Nerd Hub hosts a Cards Against Humanity night. Free snacks and drinks provided. Not appropriate for children under 17. (501) 758-1720.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas, 6221 Col. Glenn Road; 6:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 12, The Church at Rock Creek, 11500 W. 36th St.; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 18, First Assembly of God, 4501 Burrow Drive, North Little Rock. Registration required. (615) 371-8881.
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.
MEGA KINGFEST noon-3 p.m. Jan. 16, Little Rock Central High School, 2120 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Service opportunities. (501) 683-1300.
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.
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.
SANDWICHING IN HISTORY noon Friday, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program lecture and tour of the property. (501) 324-9880.
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.
SUPER SATURDAY SKATE 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas Skatium, 1311 S. Bowman Road. Admission: $10, $13 if you need skates. (501) 227-4333.
WWE RAW 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $18-$103. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
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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.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
EAGLE AWARENESS WEEKEND Jan. 13-14, Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 140 Boat Dock Cove Road, Bull Shoals. (870) 445-3629.
HOBBS STATE PARK 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Hindsville. Bald eagle program, 2-3 p.m. Sunday. Mother Nature Readings, 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday. (479) 789-5000.
JOCKEY JOG 5K 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dorothy & Staton's Parking Lot, 2608 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Cost: $15-$35. (501) 617-0668.
KINGS DAY KICKOFF 5 p.m. Saturday, Rowdy Beaver, 417 W. Van Buren St., Eureka Springs. Introduction of the Royal Court and announcement of the new King and Queen of Eureka Springs Mardi Gras. (225) 405-9672.
MULTISTATE PERMIT CLASS 3-6 p.m. Saturday and Feb. 4, Cabela's, 2300 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Fairfield Inn conference room, 4611 W. Rozell St., Bentonville; 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Quality Inn, 1300 U.S. 412 W., Siloam Springs; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 14, Fairfield Inn and Suites, 1043 Rieff St., Springdale; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 15, Comfort Suites, 705 Museum Road, Conway. Multistate concealed weapons permit training. Cost: $99. (866) 371-6111.
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