Calendar

Events are free unless otherwise noted.

Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "A Luminous Line: Forty Years of Metalpoint Drawings," Susan Schwalb, through Sunday. Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition, May 8-July 22. "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. "Postcards from the Natural State," Terri Haugen, Greg Lahti, Michelle Moore, Carol Spencer Morris, Ned Perme. Satellite gallery in lobby of the Little Rock Marriott. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.

BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Delta Rediscovered" by photographer Dayton Bowers, through Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. www.butlercenter.org or (501) 918-3033.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Looking Closely," Laura Raborn, through May 5. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Polaroid, Pinholes, Photograms and Processes," through June 28. 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. "Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics," through Aug. 5. 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.

ERIC FREEMAN GALLERY 708 West Charles Bussey Ave. Spring Mix, Saturday-May 27; reception, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. By appointment. ericleonfreeman.com or (501) 350-5629.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 Main St. "Exposed: Unmentionable 1900-1960s," through Sunday. "Cutting Edge," Tuesday-May 20. "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. "Southern Abstraction," through June 16. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. Screening: TV adaptation of Little Women, 2 p.m. May 5. "The Medium is the Message: Experimental Photography in Arkansas," through June 8. "Found in Nature: Kate Nessler and Barbara Satterfield," through May 6. "These Various Threads I Drew: Needlework Samplers From the Permanent Collection," through June. 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. "Spring Flowers," through Saturday. Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. today. Art lessons available. 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.

LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Vacation Vibes" by Amanda Kella, including works by Larry Talley and Dixie Rogers, through Monday. Modern and Contemporary Exhibit, through Monday Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.

MATT MCLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St. "Art Movement," through Monday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 725-8508.

MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. "Arkansas Divine 9: An exhibit of Arkansas' African American Greek Letter Organizations," through May. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. 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. "A Piece of My Soul: Quilts by Black Arkansans," through March 2019; reception, 6-8 p.m. today. "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. Spring Fling Art Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. reddoorgalleryonline.com or (501) 753-5227.

STEPHANO'S FINE ART GALLERY 1813 N. Grant St. "Suggestions," Stephano, through May 10. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. (501) 563-4218.

THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. Katherine Rutter, "Meet Me in the Water," May 4-31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Kaden Kratzer and Nadezda Nikolova-Kratzer, Alae, through Monday. "Masculine Projection," Joshua Brinlee, through Friday. 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.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Bradbury Art Museum, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567.

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY Norman Hall Gallery of Art, 203 W. Q St., Russellville. "Showtime: Photographs of Music Legends by Watt Casey Jr.," through May 11. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 964-3237.

ARTISTS' WORKSHOP GALLERY 610 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 30-member coop featuring works by Arkansas artists. 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. "Fire & Fiber: New Works by Sofia V. Gonzalez and David Clemons," through July 28. "UAPB and ASC: Five Decades of Collaboration," through Nov. 3. "The Women Are Stronger," Margo Duvall, through today. "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.

BAUM GALLERY OF FINE ART University of Central Arkansas, McCastlain Hall 145, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Spring Senior Show, through today. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.

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. "All or Nothing," through May 28. 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.

FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Julie Caswell and Jan Cobb, through Monday. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-4930.

FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. 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. David Halpern, The Essence of Place, Friday-July 29; reception 5-7 p.m. today, $10 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.

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. New Works, through Monday. 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. Gary Simmons, Imagination Takes Wing, Friday-May 6. 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. "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 works by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.

RAKU WITH MOM 1-4 p.m. May 5, Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. Raku pottery and ceramic techniques with Gailen Hudson. Cost: $25. ozarkfolkways.org/raku-with-mom or (479) 634-3791.

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 AT PINE BLUFF Leedell Moorehead-Graham Fine Arts Gallery, 1200 N. University Drive, Pine Bluff. Scinthya Edwards, through May 31. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Open for groups Saturday and Sunday by appointment. (870) 575-8236.

Film

Central Arkansas

CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES 7 p.m. select Tuesdays, Riverdale 10 Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. Blazing Saddles, May 8. Tickets: $9. riverdale10.com or (501) 296-9955.

CZECH THAT FILM FESTIVAL Friday-Saturday, Riverdale 10 VIP Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. Milada, 7 p.m. Friday. Barefoot, 2 p.m. Saturday. Family Friend 4:15 p.m. Saturday. Ice Mother, 6:45 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $5. (501) 296-9955.

GHOSTBUSTERS 8 p.m. May 6, The Root, 1500 Main St. (501) 414-0423.

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OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST Friday-Saturday, various locations in Batesville. Tickets: $4-$30. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or (870) 251-1189.

Letters

Central Arkansas

FICTION WRITERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon fourth Saturday of every month, Dining Room 3, Baptist Medical Center, 9601 Interstate 630, Exit 7. All are welcome. Membership: $20. fwca.org or (501) 982-1793.

PENPOINT WRITERS GROUP 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month, Amy Sanders Library, 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood. Discussions, readings, critiques. First three visits free, $15 per year. (501) 982-1793.

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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 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through May, Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. (479) 292-3665.

Music

Central Arkansas

ACAPELLA RISING REHEARSALS 7-10 p.m. Mondays, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1402 E. Ave., Sherwood. Barbershop quartet rehearsals open to all. 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.

BONNIE BISHOP 8 p.m. May 3, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Tickets: $30-$38. Metrotix.com or (800) 293-5949.

COMPOSER WORKSHOP 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 4, Andrew's Anglican Church, 8300 Kanis Road. Featuring Tom Gerou. (501) 812-4225.

FORWARD MARCH! 7:30 p.m. today, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Little Rock Wind Symphony. Tickets: $15, senior citizens $12, students free. (501) 666-0777.

FRIENDS & FAMILY 7:30 p.m. May 4, Lucy Lockett Cabe Festival Theatre, 20919 Denny Road. Wildwood Park for the Arts present variation of mountain music. Tickets: $20 (501) 821-7275.

JAZZ IN THE PARK 6-8 p.m. Wednesday nights in April, History Pavilion in Riverfront Park, 400 President Clinton Ave. rivermarket.info or (501) 320-3503.

MENDELSSOHN'S ELIJAH 7:30 p.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Scott St. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Community Chorus and Concert Choir and the Choir of Second Presbyterian Church. Tickets: $20; UALR faculty, staff and students free with ID. (501) 569-3294.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 7:30 p.m. May 4, Lakewood Village Amphitheater, 2800 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock. (501) 920-2539.

RUBY THE HATCHET 7 p.m. Sunday, Vino's, 923 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $10. (501) 375-8466.

TAV FALCO'S PANTHER BURNS 8 p.m. Wednesday, White Water Tavern, 2500 W. Seventh St. Tickets:$15. (512) 334-9119.

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.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH ORGAN DEDICATION CONCERT 7 p.m. Friday, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St. Organist Jason Pennington-Saugey. (501) 372-0294.

WANDA JACKSON 7 p.m. today, Central Arkansas Library System's Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $20. (501) 918-3048.

YOONAH KIM 7:30 p.m. today, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1000 Mississippi Ave. Clarinetist accompanied by pianist Kevin Ahfat. Tickets: $25. (615) 775-6744.

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BRANTLEY GILBERT 7 p.m. Saturday, Walmart AMP, 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Tickets: $32.75-$62.75. amptickets.com or (479) 443-5600.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR! 7 p.m. Saturday Family Life Bible Church, 150 Hogan Lane, Conway and 2 p.m. April 29, Wesley United Methodist Church, 2310 E. Oak St., Conway. Conway Women's Chorus. (501) 339-7401.

MUSIC ON THE MEADOW 5-7 p.m. each Sunday, Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkwaysinfo@gmail.com or (479) 634-3791.

NWACC JAZZ BAND 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Northwest Arkansas Community College, 1 College Drive, Bentonville. nwacc.edu or (479) 631-1558.

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. The Greatest Show, Ouachita Singers and Women's Chorus, 7:30 p.m. today. (870) 245-5128. An Evening of Glorias, Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Lei Cai and Xiao Ling Shao, 8 p.m. May 3. (870) 245-5208.

RANDY NOOJIN 7:30 p.m. May 5, Faulkner Performing Arts Center, 453 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville. With University of Arkansas music major Alicia Jones. Admission: $20; students, faculty and staff $10. (479) 575-5387.

SPENCER'S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing Jazz Trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO ROCK BAND 7 p.m. Monday, Visual and Performing Arts Center, 346 University Court, Monticello. Jazz and pop/rock music (870) 460-1060.

WALTON ARTS CENTER, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. La Boheme, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, 7:30 p.m. May 5, $30-$52. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ALZHEIMER'S ARKANSAS LUNCH & LEARN noon-1 p.m. May 3, Faith United Methodist Church, 9820 W. Markham St. "How Home Care Empowers Seniors and Their Families." RSVP by April 30. (501) 224-0021.

ARKANSAS LITERARY FESTIVAL today-Sunday, Central Arkansas Library System Main Library, 100 Rock St. arkansasliteraryfestival.org or (501) 918-3048.

ARKANSAS SYMPHONY DESIGNER HOUSE through May 13, 8 Valley Creek View. Hours: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. One-day tour, $20. Run-of-show, $35. (501) 804-0106.

CAGMAGS SPRING SWAP 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 5, Elder Johnson Pavilion, Burns Park, North Little Rock. Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society event. (501) 258-2576.

CELEBRATING THE PAST: STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE 5-7 p.m. Sunday, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Performing Arts Theatre, 2801 S. University Ave. Little Rock chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority honoring outstanding male African-American high school seniors. Tickets: $30, students $15, at the door $35. (516) 847-5810.

DERBY DAY 3 p.m. May 5, Old Statehouse, 300 W. Markham St. Lawn party, screening of Kentucky Derby. Southern summer attire. Benefits museum's School Bus Fund. Tickets: $50, VIP $75. Registration requested. (501) 324-8649.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING UNPLUGGED 8 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock. verizonarena.com or (501) 340-5660.

FANCYFUL PRINCESS BALL 10-11:30 a.m., 1:30-3 p.m., 5-6 p.m. Saturday, 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Junior League of Little Rock, 401 Scott St., Little Rock. Tickets: $45-$85. (713) 304-3434

HUMANITARIAN AWARDS CELEBRATION 6-9 p.m. May 8, University of Arkansas at little Rock, Jack Stephens Center, 2801 S University Ave. Tickets: $75. arkansasjustcommunities.org or (501) 372-5129.

KEVIN HART 7 p.m. Saturday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $30.50-$128. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.

LETTUCE GROW DINNER AT ST. JOSEPH CENTER 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 4, St. Joseph Center, 6800 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock. Dinner by Chef Margie Raimondo, silent auction, interaction with the farm's animals, music, and tours of the building, farm, and new greenhouses. Tickets: advance $50, at the door $65. centralarkansastickets.com or (501) 993-4560.

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 COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 663-7515.

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.

LUNCH AND LEARN noon-1 p.m. May 3, Faith United Methodist Church, 9820 W. Markham St. Topic: How Home Care Empowers Seniors and Their Families. RSVP by Monday. (501) 224-0021.

MCCAIN MALL SAFETY FAIR noon-4 p.m. Saturday, McCain Mall, 3929, McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. Child and car seat safety. (501) 758-6317.

MOTHER'S DAY LUNCHEON FOR PEACE 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 7, Governor's Mansion, 1800 Center St. WAND (Women's Action for New Directions) luncheon honoring women running for office, guest speaker Sharon Priest. Tickets: $40, students $15. (501) 223-3739.

NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION TRAINING 9 a.m. Saturday, Diamond Room of the Department of Arkansas Heritage Building, 1100 North St. Registration required. (501) 324-9880.

PAWS ON THE RUNWAY 2018: VANITY FUR 6-9 p.m. May 5, Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham St. Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals fundraiser, silent and live auctions, fashion show, adoptable animals. Tickets: $60. (501) 603-2273.

ROCK CITY MARGARITA FESTIVAL 4-7 p.m. May 5, Heifer Village & Urban Farm, 1 World Ave. Tickets: $30-$40. (501) 265-0537.

SANDWICHING IN HISTORY TOUR noon May 4, Lake Nixon, 18500 Cooper Orbit Road. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program tour. (501) 324-9880.

SOUTHERN SILKS 6-10 p.m. May 5, Clear Channel Metroplex Event Center, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Kentucky Derby post-race party benefiting Methodist Family Health. Tickets: $50, assigned seating $75. (501) 906-4201.

SPELLEBRATION 6-8:30 p.m May 3, Albert Pike Memorial Temple, 712 Scott St. Celebrity Spelling Bee, cocktail hour, competition with local TV and radio celebrities, and silent auction. Benefits AR Kids Read. Tickets: $50. arkidsread.org or (501) 244-2661.

VINTAGE AND CRAFT MARKET 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Bernice Garden, 1401 Main St. Collectibles and handmade items. (501) 410-3938.

VINTAGE MARKET DAYS 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 4-5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. Music, market, food trucks. Cost: Friday $10, Saturday and Sunday $5, children 12 and under free. (918) 671-9712.

WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jacksonville Museum of Military History, 100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville. jaxmilmuseum.org or (501) 241-1943.

WHEELIN' & HEALIN' CAR & TRUCK SHOW 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Goodsell Truck Accessories, 401 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Vehicle registration 8 a.m.-noon, $25 for competition, $5 display. Benefits Baptist Health Foundation Healthy & Active Youth Program. arkansaspontiacs.org or (501) 982-2245.

WILD WINES FOR THE ZOO MANE EVENT 7-10 p.m. Saturday Little Rock Zoo, 1 Zoo Drive. Wine tasting benefiting the Arkansas Zoological Foundation. Tickets: $75. (501) 666-2406.

WINE & FOOD FEASTIVAL 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road. Tickets: $65-$75. (501) 821-7275.

WWI CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION through September, Department of Arkansas Heritage. Exhibits and events across the state. wwiarkansas.com/calendar-events or (501) 324-9880.

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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.

ARKANSAS HERITAGE SCHOOL DAYS 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 3 & 4, Jacksonport State Park, 205 Avenue St., Newport. Presenters discuss the "natural beauty and bounty" of Jackson County. (870) 523-2143.

ART & WINE DINNER 7 p.m. Sunday, The Avenue, at The Waters Hotel 340 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Five-course dinner with wine pairings from chef Casey Copeland and works by Katherine Strause. (501) 625-3850.

BARK IN THE BALLPARK 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Arvest Ballpark, 3000 Gene George Blvd., Springdale. Benefiting Purr Catfe. Tickets: $8 includes admission for dogs. purrnwa.com or (479) 301-0993.

BENTONVILLE YOUTH LITERATURE FESTIVAL 9-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Bentonville Public Library, 405 S. Main St., Bentonville. (479) 271-3192.

CEMETERY PRESERVATION WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 5, Chambersville Cemetery, 14575 Calhoun County Road 85, Fordyce. By the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. Registration limited to 40. (501) 324-9880.

FIFTIES SWINGING SUMMER BASH & CAR SHOW 3-6 p.m. May 5, Balboa Pavilion, 482 Ponce De Leon Drive, Hot Springs Village. Car show, vendor booths, Super 55 Band playing 50's tunes. Tickets: $15 (wristbands), children 12 and under free, $25 to register car, $65 individual booths. Proceeds benefit Cedar Mountain Boys & Girls Club. (501) 315-8100.

FISHIN' FOR A MISSION BENEFIT BASS TOURNAMENT 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Benefiting Soul Food Cafe Mission and Community Connections. Entry fee: $110-$125 per team. (501) 514-1140.

FLY CASTING WORKSHOP noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Hobbs State Park Visitor Center, 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Cost: $35. Reservations and pre-payment required. (479) 789-5006.

HIPBILLIES AND GUERRILLA PRESSES 2-3 p.m. May 6, Hobbs State Park, 20201 E. Hwy 12, Rogers. Presentation of communication utilized by the communities of the Ozarks during the 1970s. (479) 789-5000.

INDEPENDENCE COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ANNUAL PLANT SALE 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, National Guard Armory 1690 White Drive, Batesville. (870) 799-8451.

INTRODUCTION TO SRI LANKAN CUISINE 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Ozark Folkways, 22733 N U.S. 71, Winslow. Cost: $30. ozarkfolkways.org/introduction-sri-lankan-cuisine/ or (479) 634-3791.

THE LAUNCH PARTY 6-8 p.m. Friday, Mid-America Science Museum, 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Start of Arts & The Park. Tickets: advance $30, at the door $35. (501) 321-2027.

PARTY IN THE PARK 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, City Park, 915 E. B St., Russellville. Music, dance, art and vendors. rivervalleyartscenter.org or (479) 968-2452.

SPRING INTO SUMMER CRAFT FAIR 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 4-6, Benton C0unty Fairgrounds, 7640 SW Regional Airport Road, Bentonville. (479) 616-2997.

SUMMER SUCCULENTS WITH STYLE 6-8 p.m. May 8, Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. Botanical design with Becky Pratt. Cost: $45. ozarkfolkways.org/summer-succulents-with-style or (479) 634-3791.

V DUB SHOWTIME & CLASSY WHEELS IN MOTION: ROLLING THROUGH HISTORY 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 5, Conway Expo Center, 2506 E. Oak St., Conway. Pre-register $25, register day of the show $35. Benefiting Humane Societies of Faulkner and Pulaski Counties. Tickets: $3, children 12 and under free. (501) 920-8206.

VILLAGE CREEK STATE PARK 201 County Road 754, Wynne. Kids Fishing Derby for ages 15 and under, 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday registration, 8:15 a.m. Pickin' in the Park open music sessions, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. May 2-4, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. May 5. (870) 238-9406.

Theater

Central Arkansas

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD 8 p.m. through Saturday, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $10-$30. argentacommunitytheater.com or (501) 353-1443.

SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF A PLAY 3 p.m and 7 p.m. Sunday.Tickets: $30. Brunch with director Del Shores, 11 a.m. Sunday at 610 Center Bar & Grill, 610 Center St. Tickets: brunch $35, brunch and show $60.The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. weekendtheater.org or (501) 658-2044.

STONE SOUP Friday-May 13, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $12.50, members $10. arkansasartscenter.org or (501) 372-4000.

Around Arkansas

BEAUTIFUL -- THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $44-$108. (479) 443-5600.

ONE-ACT PLAY SHOWCASE 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Breedlove Auditorium, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, 5120 Grand Ave. Student led productions. (479) 788-7303.

THE MOUSETRAP 7 p.m. today-Saturday, Arkansas State University, 910 N. Pecan St., Beebe. Agatha Christie play by theater department. (501) 882-3600.

Auditions

Central Arkansas

MURRY'S DINNER PLAYHOUSE 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Open call. Bring resume, head shot, 30 sec. (preferably comedic) family friendly monologue, 16 bars of music if auditioning for musicals (accompanist available), comfortable clothes and shoes to move in if you're called back to dance; arrive shortly before 6:30 to fill out audition sheet and get audition number. (501) 562-3131.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

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. Brian Scolaro, through Saturday. Jersey, Wednesday-April 28. Ladies Night, first Thursday of the month, free for women. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $8, Friday-Saturday $12. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.

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