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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Lecture: "The Modernist Legacy of Noland Blass," 6 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 375-0378. "Drawing on History: The National Drawing Invitational Retrospective," through Sept. 24. "The Creativity Phenomenon: Acrylic Paintings by Deborah Poe," through July 2. "Art Together" for early-stage Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, 10 a.m. third Monday of each month. "Foundation Collection" and "Masterworks," continuing. Museum School art classes and workshops for children and adults; call or visit website for schedule and costs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. arkarts.com or (501) 372-4000.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. "Springtime in Arkansas," Shelley Gentry, Louise Harris, Terri Haugen, Michelle Moore, Ned Perme, continuing. Evening of art and music with new works by Ann Presley, Susan Plunkett, Vonda Rainey, Bob Snider, Holly Tilley; music by Bill Thurman with refreshments and food, 5-8 p.m. Friday. 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. "Bruce Jackson: Cummins Prison Farm," through May 27. "The American Dream Deferred: Japanese American Incarceration in WWII Arkansas," through June 24. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "The Making of an Artist: Creative Inspirations," Jeffery Nodelman, through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette gallery show, today-July 7, reception 5-8 p.m. May 12. 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. "Xtreme BUGS," through July 23. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; retired military, college students and ages 62 and older, $8; children 6-17, $6; active military and children under 6, free. (501) 374-4242.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 Main St. "Take Your Purse With You: The Reimagined Work of Katherine Strause," Tuesday-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.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St. North Little Rock. Spring exhibition, through June 10. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. "Drawing the Stories: Oil on Board, an Exhibition of Illustrations from The Ring Bearer," Floyd Cooper, through May 29. "Beyond Magic," through May 20. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. hearnefineart.com or (501) 372-6822.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "The Great War: Arkansas in World War I," through Aug. 16. "Paintings by Glenda McCune," through Sunday. "All of Arkansas: An Exhibition of Arkansas Made, County by County," through March. "Modern Mythology: Luke Amram Knox and Grace Mikell Ramsey," through Sunday. 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 day 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. "Clothesline Project," through Saturday. Time of Fear screening, 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. Kevin Delaney Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 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. Artifact Fair, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. "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. Capstone Exhibition and BFA Senior Exhibition, through Monday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977.
WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. Audubon National Photography Winners, through May 11. The Peter & Will Anderson Trio, 7 p.m. today, $15. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. wildwoodpark.org or (501) 821-7275.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "Twenty," Neal Harrington and Tammy Harrington, through May 13. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (501) 687-1061.
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ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL 110 E. Main St, Mountain View. Variety of classes and instructors. Call for prices and times. arkansascraftschool.org or (870) 269-8397.
ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Art classes for adults, teens, children; call for schedule and prices. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. rivervalleyartscenter.org or (479) 968-2452.
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.
ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. "Resilience," through July 8. "Expressions From the Permanent Collection," continuing. Education and art programs for adults and children; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 536-3375.
CALICO ROCK MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 104 Main St., Calico Rock. "The Jot 'Em Down Store" and "One-Room School," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 297-4129.
CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM 930 Clinton Drive, Fayetteville. "Clinton Meets Kennedy," continuing. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission: $8. (479) 444-0066.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. "Roy Lichtenstein in Focus," through July 31. Seated Woman in Chemise, Pablo Picasso, through July. Demonstrations, classes, art talks. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Saturday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. crystalbridges.org or (479) 418-5700.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Motorcycle Show, 8-11 a.m. Saturday, recommended donation $15. "On the Air," Saturday. "Roots, Rhythm and Rock -- Music That Moved Fort Smith: Second Movement, 1945-1995," through June. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $7, ages 6-16 $2. fortsmithmuseum.org or (479) 783-7841.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Gloria Garfinkel: Vibrancy of Form," through May 28."Underground Railroad: Photographs of a Path to Freedom," through May 28. 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.
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. "Spring Cleaning," through May 20. "On Fields Far Away: Our Community During the Great War," through Sept. 23. Finders Keepers, 1 p.m. last Friday of the month. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. rogersarkansas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154.
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. 5x5 Art Dash, 5-6 p.m. Friday, $55. Sandy Bennett, through today. "Silent Interludes," Saturday-May 30; reception, 6-8 p.m. Saturday. 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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH Windgate Art & Design Gallery 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. "Unstill-Life" through May 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and by appointment. (479) 788-7542.
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.
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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.
Film
Central Arkansas
CZECH THAT FILM FESTIVAL Friday-Saturday, Riverdale 10 Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. Reservations required. czechthatfilm2017.eventbrite.com or (501) 296-9955.
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THE ALZHEIMERS PROJECT SCREENING 6:30-8 p.m. May 11, Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education, 2422 N. Thompson, Springdale. (479) 340-0319.
Letters
Central Arkansas
LAMAN POETRY SCRIBBLE! AN UNWORKSHOP 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. With Karen Hayes. (501) 758-1720.
THE MODERNIST LEGACY OF NOLAND BLASS 6 p.m. Tuesday, Arkansas Arts Center lecture hall, 501 E. Ninth St. (501) 375-0378.
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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 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.
APPALACHIAN SPRING 7-9 p.m. today, Calvary Baptist Church, 5700 Cantrell Road. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Intimate Neighborhood Concert Series. Tickets: $25, active military and students $10. (501) 666-1761.
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.
ARMUSICA 7 p.m. Tuesday, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. (501) 753-4281.
BACK TO THE FUTURE IN CONCERT 7:30 p.m. May 13 and 3 p.m. May 14, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: $14-$67, active duty military and students $10. (501) 666-1761.
BEST OF THE BEST CONCERT 7 p.m. Saturday, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $12.31, children $7.16. etix.com or (501) 353-1443.
CELTIC SPRINGTIME 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Admission: $15, military with ID $10, students with ID $8, accompanied children 12 and under free. littlerockfolkclub.org or (501) 663-0634.
CELTIC WOMAN 7 p.m. May 17, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $29-$69. robinsoncentersecondact.com or (501) 244-8800.
AN EVENING WITH ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS 7:30-11 p.m. May 12, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Drive. Tickets: $20. Eventbrite.com or (501) 758-9910.
IBLA WORLD TOUR 7 p.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church, 308 W. Main St., Jacksonville; 7 p.m. Saturday, Argenta Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 786-2639.
THE MCCRARY SISTERS 8 p.m. today, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Part of the Oxford American "A Magazine of the South" concert series. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $25-$40. (800) 293-5949.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 7:30 p.m. Friday, Lakewood Village, 2911 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock. nlrcommunityband.com or (501) 758-2576.
SIDE BY SIDE CONCERT 6 p.m. Sunday, Robinson Center, 426 W Markham St. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra. Tickets: $15. ArkansasSymphony.org or (501) 666-1761.
TOP OF THE ROCK CHORUS 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Pulaski Technical College, Grand Hall, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Tickets: $30. topoftherockchorus.org or (501) 758-3291.
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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ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Just a Hint: University of Arkansas Latin American Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. today, $10. (479) 751-5441.
DAVID KOREVAAR 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mabee Fine Arts Center's McBeth Recital Hall, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Pianist. (870) 245-5132.
JESSE COOK 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Tickets: $30-$125. aetnfoundation.org/donate/boxoffice or (800) 662-2386.
JOBY BELL 8 p.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church, 200 W. Sixth Ave. Pine Bluff. Presented by The Central Arkansas Chapter, American Guild of Organists. (870) 535-0935.
JOSH ABBOTT BAND 9:30 p.m. Friday, George's Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $20. stubs.net or (479) 527-6618.
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.
THE OZARKS CHORALE HOMECOMING CONCERT 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 13, The Auditorium, 36 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. theozarkschorale.org or (479) 244-5883.
THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS 7 p.m. May 12, Oaklawn, 2705 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Tickets: $40-$55. (501) 623-4411.
ROCKABILLY REUNION REVISITED 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Grand Prairie Center, 2709 U.S. 165 S., Stuttgart. Tickets: $25-$35. pccua.edu/GPC or (870) 673-4201.
SHONEN KNIFE'S RAMEN ADVENTURE 8:30 p.m. May 12, Low Key Arts, 118 Arbor St., Hot Springs. All-female Japanese rock group. Tickets: advance $12, day of show $15. prekindle.com or (501) 545-6960.
SING AMERICA 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Cost: $15. (479) 751-5441.
SONNY BURGESS AND THE LEGENDARY PACERS 7 p.m. Friday, Grand Prairie Center, 2709 U.S. 165, Stuttgart. With Charlie Rich Jr. Tickets: $25-$35. pccua.edu/GPC or (870) 673-4201.
SPENCER'S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976.
TRACE ADKINS 7 p.m. Saturday, University of Arkansas at Hope, Hempstead Hall, 2500 S. Main St., Hope. Tickets: $25-$40. hempsteadhall.com (870) 722-8565.
TRAVIS SCOTT 8 p.m. May 13, Walmart AMP, 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Tickets: $25-$49.50. amptickets.com or (479) 443-5600.
VIRGINIA QUEEN PIANO COMPETITION 3 p.m. Friday, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. (870) 245-5140.
WARFIELD CONCERT 6 p.m. Sunday, Fine Arts Lawn, 1000 Campus Drive, Helena-West Helena. Reservations required. warfieldconcerts.com or (870) 338-8327.
WHISKEY MYERS 8 p.m. today, Front Street Grill, 115 S. Front St., Dardanelle. Tickets: $12. fsgrill.com or (479) 229-4458.
ZYNDALL RANEY BAND 8-10 p.m. May 13, Bald Knob Strawberry Festival, downtown Bald Knob. Bring lawn chair. Vendors on site. (870) 512-8447.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
BALIAMOS WITH VILLAGE MONTESSORI 7-9 p.m. May 12, Club 27, 614 President Clinton Ave. Tickets: $40-$80. eventbrite.com or (716) 2079-500.
BERNICE GARDEN MARKET 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, The Bernice Garden, 1401 S. Main St. (501) 410-3938.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5-7 p.m. today, Fletcher Dodge Chrysler Jeep, 5922 Warden Road, Sherwood. Tickets: $10. (501) 372-5959.
BUTTERFLY SWAMP 5K 8 a.m.-noon May 13, Two Rivers Park, 6900 Two Rivers Road. Cost: $15-$25. (501) 766-1315.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, William F. Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. (501) 758-1720.
GOODWILL DONATION DRIVE 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, McCain Mall, 3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. (501) 758-6317.
HALANA'S PSYCHIC FAIR 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Admission: $5. (501) 843-5982.
JOB FAIR 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, War Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive. GoodwillAR.org or (501) 291-2312.
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 FARMER'S 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. Wild Wines Reserve Room with dinner and drinks, 7-9 p.m. Friday, $150. Wild Wines, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, $75. 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.
MARKUS MAGAZINE LAUNCH PARTY 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Four Points by Sheraton, 925 S. University Ave. Black Tie event. (501) 478-0568.
MEN OF HONOR 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Performing Arts Theatre, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Tickets: advance $30, at the door $35, students $15. delta-presents-outreach-foundation.ticketleap.com or (501) 712-2020.
MINI MAKER FAIRE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13, Riverfront Park, North Little Rock. (501) 907-6570.
MOTHER'S DAY GRAND HIGH TEA 3 p.m. May 14, The Empress of Little Rock, 2120 Louisiana St. Cost: $45. (501) 374-7966.
MOTHER'S DAY LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 11, Heifer Village Learning Center, 1 World Ave. Tickets: $45, students $15. arkwand.comor (501) 772-3495.
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 ON THE RUNWAY 6-9 p.m. May 11, Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham St. Benefits Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals. Tickets: $65-$100. careforanimals.org or (501) 603-2273.
PEACE LOVE GOODWILL MARATHON 7 a.m. May 13, Murray Park, 5900 Rebsamen Park Road. Cost: $35-$65. goodwillar.org/race or (501) 372.5100.
RACE TO REMEMBER 4 p.m. May 13, War Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive. 5K run/walk. Cost: $20-$35. runsignup.com/racetoremember or (501) 817-6442.
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, Jacksonville Museum of Military History, 100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville. A brief lecture and tour of the property. (501) 324-9880.
SOUTHERN SILKS 6 p.m. Saturday, the Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Tickets: $50-$75. MethodistFamily.org or (501) 906-4201.
WELLNESS CLINIC 4-7 p.m. today, Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, 9921 Arkansas 107, Sherwood. (501) 835-3410.
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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.
ARTOSPHERE through May 20, various locations in Fayetteville. artospherefestival.org or (479) 443-5600.
ARTS IN THE PARK 6-10 p.m. May 13, Marianna Court Square, Marianna. Performance by Almost Famous. (870) 295-2469.
BATTLE FOR HOPE 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Old Tiger Stadium, 810 Bella Vista Road, Bentonville. Cost: $15-$30. heathersreaceforhope.com or (479) 361-5847.
BIZZY BEE BAZAAR Friday-Saturday, Greenwood First Assembly of God, 725 Park Drive, Greenwood. (479) 996-6030
BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT 6 a.m. Saturday, Prairie Creek Marina, 1 Prairie Creek Marina Drive, Rogers. (479) 636-1240.
CAR SHOW 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Conway Expo Center, 2505 E. Oak St., Conway. (501) 920-8206.
CEMETERY PRESERVATION WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13, Selma City Cemetery, Arkansas 293 and Selma Mill Loop, Drew County. Limited seating, registration required. (501) 324-9880.
CHERRY STREET FAIR 5-8 p.m. second Saturday of the month through September, downtown Helena-West Helena. Music, games and activities, a car show, food, handmade crafts, and homemade goods. thrivecenter.org or (870) 338-3300.
COMIC CON FOR HEROES AND ANGELS 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13, Old White House Event Center, 500 E. Mountain Springs Road, Cabot. Food, activities and vendors. Donations accepted. (501) 612-7432.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
CROWLEY'S RIDGE STATE PARK 2092 Arkansas 168 N, Paragould. Blacksmithing demonstration, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (870) 573-6751.
CROWLEY'S RIDGE VINTAGE MARKET 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Parker Homestead, 16944 Homestead Road, Harrisburg. Admission: $5. (870) 578-7855.
DANCE2FIT WITH KYNA 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through May 31, Advanced Nutrition Training Studio, 86 Vice Lane, Cabot. Cost: $10 per class or $25 for four classes. (870) 404-5972.
DRIVING TOURS OF HISTORIC HARTFORD 2-4 p.m. May 14, W.J. Hamilton Memorial Museum, 28 Broadway St., Hartford. (479) 719-8577.
DUTCH OVEN WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 13, Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Arkansas 166 S., Pocahontas. Cost: $13. (870) 892-4708.
FARMER'S MARKET 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, East Farmers Market Street, Bryant. midtownbryant.com or (501) 860-3606.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS Magnolia Room, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Advanced Health Hikes, 9-10 a.m. Mondays through June 19. Casual Health Walks, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays through May 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Admission: $15, children 4-12 $5. garvangardens.org or (501) 262-9300.
HYDRATION CELEBRATION 7:30 a.m. May 13, Pinnacle Hills Promenade, 2203 Promenade Blvd., Suite 3200, Rogers. 5K run/walk, toddler trot, and youth run. Cost: $15-$30. racersignup.com or (479) 986-9960.
IN THE GENEALOGICAL TRENCHES: TRACING YOUR WARTIME ANCESTRY 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, WPA Gymnasium, Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St., Washington. (501) 682-6900.
MAYFEST 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13, downtown Blytheville. mainstreetblytheville.com or (870) 763-2525.
MUD DAZE 7 p.m. May 11-13, Carter Off-Road Park, 7498 Anderson St., Alexander. Cost: $40-$50. carteroffroadpark.com or (501) 400-3860.
MULTI-STATE PERMIT CLASS 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Comfort Inn & Suites, 6500 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Fulfills training requirements for multi-state concealed weapons permit. Cost: $99. (866) 371-6111.
OVERNIGHT KAYAKING Saturday-Sunday, Lake Ouachita, Mountain Pine. Guided kayaking, camping, and skills demonstration, lunch and dinner Saturday, breakfast Sunday. Cost: $85. Kayak rentals $40, camping gear $15. (501) 767-8148.
O.W.L.S. WORKSHOP 6-9 p.m. May 12, Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Cost: $20. Registration deadline one week prior to workshop. ArkansasStateParks.com or (479) 967-5516.
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.
TACO DINNER 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Grand Prairie Center, 2709 U.S. 165, Stuttgart. Reservations required. Cost: $12. All proceeds benefit center. pccua.edu/GPC or (870) 673-4201.
TOUR DE TOAD 11 a.m. Saturday, Conway Municipal Airport, 3250 Sand Gap Road, Conway. 10-, 25-, and 50-mile bicycle rides. Cost: $15-$45. active.com or 501-372-7323.
Theater
Central Arkansas
DISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF ENCHANTMENT 7 p.m. today-Sunday, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $16-$61. (800) 745-3000.
FRANKENSTEIN Wednesday-May 14, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Saturday-Sunday. Ticket prices: $10, members $8. ArkansasArtsCenter.org/theatre or (501) 372-4000.
IN THE BLOOD Friday-May 21, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $16, students and senior citizens $12. weekendtheater.tix.com or (501) 374-3761.
RAPUNZEL through May 14, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $12.50, members $10. (501) 327-4000.
ROUGH NIGHT AT THE REMO ROOM through June 17, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $24. TheJointArgenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
Around Arkansas
THE DINGDONG Wednesday-June 4, TheatreSquared, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $15-$45. (479) 443-5600.
A MURDER MOST "FOWL" 6 p.m. May 13, Ozark Bathhouse, 491 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Admission: $60. eventbrite.com or (501) 538-4575.
ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL 7:30 p.m. today-Friday, Ouachita Baptist University, Verser Theatre, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. (870) 245-5561.
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS today-Sunday, Lyric Theatre, 113 W. Rush Ave., Harrison. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12, senior citizens and students $10. TheLyricHarrison.org or (870) 391-3504.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Brian & Nick, Mayday by Midnight, today. Ben Byers, Rock Candy, Friday. David & Sarah, 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. 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. Roast Battle League, 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, $10-$15. 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. She Wants Revenge, 9 p.m. Friday, $20. All Star Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute benefiting Arkansas Freedom Fund, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, $10. The Wiz Revised, 7 p.m. Sunday, $15. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Dazz & Brie with Joshua Asante, 9 p.m. Friday, $10. Randall Shreve & The Devilles with Big Red Flag, 9 p.m. Saturday; $8, minors $10. Fenech-Soler, 9 p.m. Tuesday; advance $8, day of show $10, minors $2 extra. (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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