Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. Friday, downtown North Little Rock. Music, art, food. (501) 993-1234.
ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. "Glitch" by Jacob West, through Nov. 12. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 225-5600.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Collector's Show and Sale, Nov. 10-Jan. 7. "The Art of Seating," through Dec. 31. "Art Together" for early-stage Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, 10 a.m. third Monday of each month. "Foundation Collection" and "Masterworks," continuing. Museum School art classes and workshops for children and adults; call or visit website for schedule and costs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. arkarts.com or (501) 372-4000.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. New works by Terri Haugen, Michelle Moore, Carol Spencer Morris, Ned Perme, Ann Presley, Susan Plunkett. Customer appreciation event begins 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
ART I LITTLE ROCK 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 11., Petite Marche Building, 2207 Hidden Valley Drive. Artists include Catherine Rodgers, Melissa Orsini, Jennifer Coleman. Variety of media. (501) 690-3819.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. Dien Cai Dau discussion with author and veteran Yusef Komunyakaa, 10 a.m. Saturday. "Bret Aaker: Conatus," through Jan. 27. "The Art of Injustice: Paul Faris' Photographs of Japanese American Incarceration," through Dec. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Little Rock Journal" John Deering, Friday-Dec. 23; reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Pushing the Ink: An Exploration of Printmaking," through Jan. 8; reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 10. 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. "Art of Africa: One Continent, Limitless Vision," through Feb. 11. "Mandela: The Journey to Ubuntu," through Feb. 19. 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. "The Power of Plastics: Reshaping Midcentury Fashion," through Jan. 7. "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.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "Gordon and Wenonah Fay Holl:Collecting a Legacy," through Feb. 4. "All of Arkansas: An Exhibition of Arkansas Made, County by County," through March. Knife Gallery, "We Walk in Two Worlds: The Caddo, Osage and Quapaw in Arkansas," Arkansas Made Gallery, continuing. Hourly tours (except noon) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Store hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $2.50, ages 65 and over $1.50, children 17 and under $1. (501) 324-9351.
JACKSONVILLE MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY 100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville. Local and regional military history from the Civil War to current conflicts. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $3, $2 for senior citizens and military, $1 for under 18, children under 5 free. (501) 241-1943.
L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. November exhibit: "Still Life." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 2120 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday-Saturday. (501) 374-1957.
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. "Hidden No More," through Dec. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness," through Jan. 7. 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. "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.
RED DOOR GALLERY 3715 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. James Hayes Holiday Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 753-5227.
THE SHOWROOM 2313 Cantrell Road. Holiday Art Show, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 9 and 2-4 p.m. Nov. 12. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 372-7373.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "Astro Pulp," Chad Maupin, Nov. 10-Dec. 8; reception, 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 10, $10. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "A Sculptural Journey: Michael Warrick," "Estamos Aqui/We are Here," through Nov. 10. Creating Youth, Michael Warrick, through Nov. 10. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "Street Joy," Heather Canterbury photography exhibit, through Nov. 11. 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 Bradbury Art Museum, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Non-Fiction Night with Kristi Murray Costello, 6 p.m. Friday. "A Shared Vision: Selections From the Rudolph-Blume Collection," through Nov. 17. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567.
ART ON THE GREEN 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Suite One, Conway. John Lasater IV and Jason Sacran, Nov. 9-Dec. 31; reception, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 9, RSVP by Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and by appointment. artonthegreen.net or (501) 205-1922.
ARTISTS' WORKSHOP GALLERY 610 Central Ave., Hot Springs. November featured artists: Jerry Matusky and Nina Louton. Featured miniature artists: Jan Briggs and Linda Shearer. Reception, 5-9 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 623-6401.
ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. A Feast for the Eyes artmobile tours and activities, 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 9. "Juried Biennial Exhibition," through Jan. 6. "Expressions From the Permanent Collection," continuing. Education and art programs for adults and children; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 536-3375.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Potluck Arts with Tricicolo Rojo performing circus arts, clowning and dancing, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, $1. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.
CALICO ROCK MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 104 Main St., Calico Rock. "The Jot 'Em Down Store" and "One-Room School," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 297-4129.
CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM 930 Clinton Drive, Fayetteville. "Clinton Meets Kennedy," continuing. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission: $8. (479) 444-0066.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. "Stuart Davis: In Full Swing," through Jan. 8, $18. "Not to Scale: Highlights From the Fly's Eye Dome," through March. 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. "The Whole Ball of Wax," Kimberly Shawn, through Nov. 10; reception, 6 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. (870) 633-4480.
EUREKA SPRINGS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 95 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. "World War One in Eureka Springs and Around the World," through Nov. 11. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 253-9417.
EUREKA SPRINGS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 15751 U.S. 62, Eureka Springs. Dish-O-Rama, 4:30-8:30 p.m. today. Tuition: $350. (479) 253-5384.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Student Exhibit, through Nov. 30. 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. "Bonfire," Barbara Cade, Friday-Feb. 8; reception, 5-7 p.m. today; nonmembers $5. "Somehow, I Don't Feel Comfortable," Momoyo Torimitsu, through Dec. 31. 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.
HARDING UNIVERSITY 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. "A Town Known as Auschwitz: The Life and Death of a Jewish Community," through Tuesday, Stevens Art Gallery. Eva Kor, Auschwitz survivor lecture, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Benson Auditorium. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 279-4000.
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. November exhibit: "A Natural Perspective." Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Classes for adults, 5-7 p.m. last Saturday of the month, $5 plus museum admission. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), for ages 8 and older, 10 a.m.-noon every first Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Techno Gramp Camp, 10 a.m. every second Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Science Society, 5-7 p.m. every last Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. Native Conversations: Genealogy for Beginners, 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday. "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 MABEE FINE ARTS CENTER 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Smithsonian "Hometown Teams," through Dec. 9. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.
OZARK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER U.S. 65, Clinton. "Orange," through Monday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday. (501) 745-6615.
NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. New works by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "On Fields Far Away: Our Community During the Great War," through Dec. 31. 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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday. (479) 788-7300.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO Glassblock Gallery, Taylor Library, 346 University Court, Monticello. Rick Sikes exhibit, through Nov. 17. Hours: 9-10 a.m. and noon-1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9:30 a.m.-noon and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. (870) 460-1338.
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.
DANCE2FIT 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday, Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Workout that incorporates hip-hop dance moves. (501) 758-1720.
LET'S DANCE STUDIO Tanglewood Center, 7509 Cantrell Road. Ballroom dance, 7-10 p.m. second Saturday of the month, $12, first visit $5. Latin and swing dance, lesson 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. third and fifth Fridays, $13. Group classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $10. (501) 663-7724.
LITTLE ROCK SALSA 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays, Club 27, 614 President Clinton Ave. $5-$10. littlerocksalsa.com or (501) 414-0400.
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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. Music, 7 p.m. Saturdays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.
Film
Central Arkansas
CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM'S RON ROBINSON THEATER 100 River Market Ave. I Am Not Your Negro, 6:30 p.m. today, panel discussion follows; reservations recommended. ronrobinsontheater.org or (501) 918-3033.
Letters
Central Arkansas
FOCAL USED BOOK SALE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 10-11, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Pre-event shopping, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 9. Friends of Central Arkansas Libraries event. Early entrance: $5. River Market Books and Gifts Sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9-10 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11. cals.org or (501) 918-3085.
WRITING FOR FILM SEMINAR WITH JEFF NICHOLS 3-5 p.m. Nov. 12, CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 S. Rock St. Afterwards, complimentary tapas, creative conversation, and networking at Zin Wine Bar. Tickets: $20. (501) 918-3000.
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ARKANSAS HAIKU SOCIETY 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Arlington Hotel, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Rebecca Rebouche featured artist. (501) 767-6096.
C.D. WRIGHT WOMEN'S WRITERS CONFERENCE University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Lecture by Tayari Jones, 6 p.m. Friday, University of Central Arkansas College of Business Auditorium. Lecture by Cara Brookins, 12:15 p.m. Saturday, McCastlain Hall Ballroom. Registration fee: $135. cdwrightconference@gmail.com or (501) 852-2659.
AN EVENING WITH CLAUDIA RANKINE 7 p.m. today, Hendrix College Reves Recital Hall, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Murphy visiting poet reading and discussion. (501)450-4597.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
WRITERS NIGHT OUT 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through May, Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. (479) 292-3665.
WRITING THE SHORT STORY 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Five Essential Steps. Tickets: $25. (479) 292-3665.
Music
Central Arkansas
AARON LEWIS AND BLACKBERRY SMOKE 7 p.m. today, Verizon Arena. Special guest, Alex Williams. Tickets $39.50-$50. verizonarena.com or (800) 745-3000.
ACAPELLA RISING REHEARSALS 7-10 p.m. Mondays, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1402 E 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 ROMEO AND JULIET 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Pre-concert lecture, 6:30 p.m. Tickets $15-$65, active military and students $10. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA 3 p.m. Nov. 12, Albert Pike Masonic Center, 712 Scott St. With Parkview High School Madrigals and Lab Singers. Tickets $20. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761.
BAND OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS CONCERT 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Agudath Achim Synagogue, 7901 W. 5th St. Israeli folk music and tunes from Fiddler on the Roof. Tickets $15, children 12 and under $5. (501) 993-2331.
CANELLAKIS-BROWN DUO 7:30 p.m. today, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St. Tickets: $25. (501) 372-0294.
CASTING CROWNS 7:30 p.m. Friday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Special guest, Zach Williams. Tickets $19.75-$69.75. verizonarena.com or (800) 745-3000.
LITTLE ROCK FOLK CLUB CONCERT SERIES Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $15 adults, $8 students, children 12 and under free. littlerockfolkclub.org or (501) 663-0634.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 3 p.m. Sunday, Patrick Henry Hays Senior Citizen Center, 401 W. Pershing Ave., North Little Rock. (501) 758-2576.
RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131.
SPANISH DANCE 7 p.m. Tuesday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Quapaw Quartet and other musicians. Tickets: $23, students and active military $10. (501) 666-1761.
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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AMERICA 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Tickets: $10-$40. uca.edu/reynoldsor (501) 450-3265.
ASHLEY MCBRIDE "HEROES AND LEGENDS" 6 p.m. Nov. 9, Vada Shield Community Development Center, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Veteran's appreciation event with concert, fair and BBQ. Tickets $10-$15, veterans free. (870) 508-6109
CHARLIE DANIELS BAND 7:30 p.m. Saturday, East Arkansas Community College, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Tickets $39. (870) 663-4480, Extension 352.
EVENING OF GOSPEL MUSIC FOR THE SOUL 6 p.m. Saturday, Life Center of First United Methodist Church, 218 Pratt St., Hot Springs. FunCity Chorus fundraiser to save Historic John Lee Webb House. (501) 282-6081 or (501) 624-9400.
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.
MAIN STREET MUSIC NIGHTS 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main, Springdale. With local talent and Bayard Blain and a few of his handmade guitars. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.
MAIRE NI CHATHASAIGH AND CHRIS NEWMAN 7 p.m. today, The Lyric Theater, 113 W. Rush Ave., Harrison. Traditional Celtic, plus Baroque, swing, bluegrass and jazz. Admission: advance $12-$15, at the door $20. (870) 391-3504.
SPENCER'S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Susan Werner Trio, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, $30. Bria Skonberg, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, $30-$50. (479) 443-4500.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ADOPTION AWARENESS noon Saturday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. "Fostering Hope Through Film" Department of Human Services Division of Children and Family Services, series of films featuring children in foster care. (501) 683-2040.
ARKANSAS URBAN HOMESTEADING CONFERENCE 9 a.m. Saturday, St. Joseph Center, 6800 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock. Registration: $17, children 6 and older $11.25. arkansashomesteader.com or (501) 671-2120.
BAZAAR AND SHOPPING SPREE 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, St. James United Methodist Church, 320 Pleasant Valley Drive. stjameslr.org or (501) 217-6700.
THE BERNICE GARDEN MARKET 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 1401 Main St. Antiques, vintage and crafts. thebernicegarden.org or (501) 410-3938.
BOOKS, BOURBON & BOOGIE 6 p.m. today, CHARTS Theatre, University of Arkansas Pulaski Tech, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Lucinda Williams concert, Oxford American fundraiser. Tickets: $125-$175, includes appetizers and drinks. (800) 293-5949.
CARTI FESTIVAL OF TREES Nov. 15-18, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Events include Sugar Plum Ball, Festival After Dark, Festival of Fashion and Tux 'n Trees. General viewing 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 17. Tickets: $50-$250. carti.com or (501) 660-7616.
CHESS CLUB 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 19, Little Rock Church, 10701 Baseline Road. (501) 203-9561.
COLUMBUS SHIPS 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through Tuesday, Julius Breckling Riverfront Park, 500 Markham St. Tours of Nina and Pinta replicas. Admission: $8, senior citizens $7, children 5-16 $6. (787) 672-2152.
COMMUNITY WELLNESS CLINIC 4-7 p.m. first Thursday of every month, Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, 9921 Hwy. 107, Sherwood. Flu shots, health screenings and doctor consultations offered. (501) 835-3410.
FISH TALES AND ALES 2017 6-9 p.m. Friday, Rebel Kettle 822 E. Sixth St. Casting for Recovery event supporting breast cancer survivors through the art of fly fishing. Tickets: $40, couple $75. (501) 374-2791.
FUSE! FAMILY ULTIMATE SAFETY EVENT 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Interactive exhibits and resources. (501) 791-8551.
GARRISON KEILLOR 7 p.m. Tuesday, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets $49-$75. (501) 376-4781.
HOLIDAY HOUSE Wednesday-Nov. 11, State Convention Center, 101 E Markham St. Preview, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, $45. Early shopping, 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 9, $30. General shopping, noon-10 p.m. Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11; $10, 3 days $20. Ladies' Night, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 9, $30. Jingle and Mingle, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 10, $30. Cookie Decorating with Santa, 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 11, $10. (501) 952-7274.
LANDLUBBERS HOLIDAY BOAT FLOAT PARADE 6 p.m. Saturday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Parade to block party, 500 block of Main Street, with hot cocoa and pictures with Santa. boatfloatonmain.com or (501) 375-0121.
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 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.
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT WORKSHOP noon-3 p.m. today, Congregation B'nai Israel Tenebaum Center, 3700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Phone appointments statewide. (501) 663-3571.
OPERATION TROOP TREATS through Saturday, Kool Smiles Little Rock, 2000 S. University Ave.; Kool Smiles Pine Bluff, 2801 S. Olive St., Pine Bluff. Exchange Halloween candy for toys and send candy to U.S. troops. (501) 603-5357 or (870) 534-9917.
PAWS IN THE VINEYARD: WAGS WHISKERS AND WINE 6-9 p.m. today, Trapnall Hall, 423 E. Capitol Ave. Silent auction, wine pull and adoptable dogs. Tickets: $60. (501) 603-2273.
PEER REVIEW: SCIENTISTS DOING STAND-UP 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave. Ages 21-and-up, cash bar. Tickets $12-$15. (719) 235-7666.
SANDWICHING IN HISTORY noon Friday, Pulaski County Courthouse, 401 W. Markham St. Lecture and tour of the property. (501) 324-9880.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Little Stone, Open Home," Mariel Capanna, 6 p.m. today. "Facing Addiction Across America," Ryan Hampton, noon Friday. "Eds & Meds: Engaging Anchor Institutions to Stabilize and Catalyze Communities," noon Monday. "Love, Little Rock," 6 p.m. Monday. Luke Dittrich, book signing, noon Tuesday. Michael Gerson, 6 p.m. Wednesday. clintonschool.uasys.edu or (501) 683-5239.
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY 11 a.m. Nov. 11, Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, 120 Riverfront Park Drive, North Little Rock. Honoring World War II Navy veterans, Frederick Weilminster and Troy Edwards. (501) 371-8320.
WALK FOR COMMUNITY 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, River Market pavilions. Walk, snacks, entertainment. (501) 372-5129.
WHAT'S YOUR EVEREST 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9420 Arkansas 300, Roland. Mountaineer Will Cross will be speaking about his journey to the top of Mount Everest with type 1 diabetes. (877) 801-6901.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Dogs on the Catwalk walk and adoption event benefits North Little Rock Animal Shelter, 1 p.m. Saturday; dry food, towels and blankets accepted. A Cookie Thing swap and decoration demonstration, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 758-1720.
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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.
AUTUMN'S RERIDE YOUTH RANCH SPAGHETTI DINNER 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Bentonville Church of the Nazarene, 220 N.W. A St., Bentonville. Speaker Kim Meeder, live and silent auction. Tickets: advance $25, at the door $30. (479) 276-1015.
BREAKFAST BALLERINA 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Southwest Church of Christ, 601 James St., Jonesboro. Foundation of Arts fundraiser. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $12. foajonesboro.org or (870) 935-2726.
CELEBRACION DEL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 10 a.m.-8 p.m. through Saturday, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. (479) 751-5441.
CHRISTMAS GALA ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Hughes Center, 1000 E. Parkway Drive, Russellville. (479) 967-6573.
CIRQUE MECHANICS: PEDAL PUNK 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 Seventh St., Fort Smith. Bicycle acrobatics. Tickets $25-$27. (479) 788-7025.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
EMPTY BOWLS 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Barn at the Springs, 5392 Arkansas 112, Springdale. Tickets: advance $25, at the door $35. (479) 521-4000.
FALL CELEBRATION 10 a.m-4 p.m. Saturday, Rogers Public Library, 711 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers. (479) 621-1152.
FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW & SALE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11, White County Fairgrounds, Merchants building, 802 Davis Drive, Searcy. (501) 270-2278.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Hands-on Botany and Taxonomy, 1-4 p.m. Friday, $20-$35. Aquaponics & Hydroponics System Design lecture and learning, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 11, $20-$55. (800) 366-4664.
HOLIDAY JUBILEE 6 -8 p.m. Nov. 14, Holiday Inn Express, 300 E. Harrell Drive, Russellville. Benefits River Valley Arts Center in Russellville. (479) 968-2452.
INTRO TO OVERNIGHT BACKPACKING 2 p.m. Nov. 11-noon Nov. 12, Pigeon Roost Trail Head, Hobbs State Park -- Conservation Area, 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Guided overnight trips for the beginning backpacker, bring own food, water and equipment, prepayment and reservation required, 16 yrs and older. Cost: $10. (479) 789-5000.
LYE SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and Nov. 18, The Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 U.S. 165, Scott. Cost: $25. plantationagrimuseum@arkansas.com or (501) 961-1409.
OUACHITA ARTS CELEBRATION 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Mena's Downtown Arts District, 607 Mena St., Mena. Indoor/outdoor street festival of arts-related activities. (479) 394-3880.
QUILTERS FOR ARKANSAS MISSIONS 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, 507 N. Rosser St., Forrest City. Caring Touch Quilting Group's annual quilt show and sale. (870) 633.5837.
A RACE FOR OPEN SPACE 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Hobbs State Park Visitor Center, 20201 Arkansas 12, Hindsville. Preservation event. (479) 789-5000.
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.
VETERANS BENEFIT FAIR 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Pine Bluff Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Drive, Pine Bluff. (870) 730-2000.
Theater
Central Arkansas
BASKERVILLE through Nov. 25, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Today-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Today-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $32-$36, children $23; show only $25, show only children $15. murrysdp.com or (501) 562-3131.
DORK REUNION 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Nov. 18, The Joint, 301 Main St. North Little Rock. The Main Thing production. Tickets: $24. (501) 372-0205.
GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL: PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM 7 p.m. through Nov. 12, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $10-$12. Adult night with candy buffet, 1990s snacks, toys, specialty drinks, 6 p.m. today; members $10, nonmembers $20. (501) 372-4000.
PJ MASKS LIVE! TIME TO BE A HERO 6:30 p.m. Monday, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $29.50-$99.50. (501) 492-3314.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW through Sunday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20, students and senior citizens $16. (501) 374-3761.
RUMORS 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 10-11 and 2 p.m. Nov. 12, Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church, 449 Millwood Circle, Maumelle. The Maumelle Players. Tickets: $15; students, children and senior citizens $12. maumelleplayers.org or (501) 492-9851.
TROUBLED ISLAND 2 p.m. Saturday, Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library, 4800 W. 10th St. Opera with music by William Grant Still and libretto by Langston Hughes and Verna Arvey. (870) 219-4635.
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE through Nov. 12, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. 17th St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25, seniors, military, and students $20. centralarkansastickets.com or (501) 374-2615.
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BIG TIME RAZZLE DAZZLE 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-11, Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main, Pine Bluff. Tickets: members $20, nonmembers $25, $15 students. (870) 536-3375.
BLOOD WEDDING 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday and Monday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jones Performing Arts Center, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Tickets: $10. (870) 245-5555.
THE CHAMPION through Sunday, Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $17-$48. theatre2.org or (479) 443-5600.
EVERY DAY A VISITOR 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Nov. 9-11, 2 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 12, Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 Second St., Rogers. Tickets: $18-$25, $45 per table. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
WHITE CHRISTMAS 7 p.m. Tuesday-Nov. 9, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 9, 8 p.m. Nov. 10-11, 2 p.m. Nov. 11-12, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Admission: $49-$75. (479) 443-5600.
Auditions
Around Arkansas
A CHRISTMAS STORY 6:30 p.m. Monday, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Readings from script, singing. Audition packet at arkansaspublictheatre.org. (479) 631-8988.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Jocko, Nerd Eye Blind, today. Ben & Adam, River City Overdrive, Friday. Chris DeClerk, Woodpeckers, 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. Peer Revue -- Scientists Doing Stand-up, 7:30-9 p.m. today, $12. Punch Line Stand-Up Comedy, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, $5. The Joint Venture comedy improv, 8-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, $8. Artist Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 372-0210.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. Ladies Night, first Thursday of the month, free for women. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $8, Friday-Saturday $12. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.
THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Whitey Morgan, 9 p.m. Friday, $20-$75. Stylin' for Savannah, 8 p.m. Saturday, $10. Karaoke & Dance with DJ Greg, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Barrett Baber, 9 p.m. Saturday; advance $10, day of show $12. (501) 372-7707.
STONE'S THROW BREWING 402 E. Ninth St. New Brew Friday, 4-10 p.m. Fridays. Randall Beer Infusion, 4 p.m. Saturdays. Better With Beer Free Movie Series, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. (501) 244-9154.
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