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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. 60th Anniversary Delta Exhibition, through Aug. 26. Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition, through July 22; gallery talk with Jessica Wright, noon Friday. “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 Greg Lahti, Michelle Moore, Carol Spencer Morris, Ned Perme, Ann Presley. Satellite gallery in lobby of the Little Rock Marriott. “Resting These Bones,” Greg Lahti, through Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. New works by Michael Warrick and Elizabeth Weber, Saturday-July 31; opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 664-0030.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. “Landscapes,” Andrew Rogerson, through Aug. 25. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. www.butlercenter.org or (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. “….to be con’t” N. Scott, through Saturday. “The Value of Light,” Megan Lewis, July 6-Sept. 1; reception, 6-8 p.m. July 6. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. “Polaroid, Pinholes, Photograms and Processes,” through today. New exhibition by Sue Henley, Glenda Josephson, Herb Monoson, Patty Monoson, Dee Schulten, Sherrie Shepherd, Scotty Shively, Sunday-Sept. 30; reception, 5:30-8 p.m. July 13. 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. Documentary screening: RBG, 6 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday; reservations required. “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.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 Main St. “You May Kiss the Bride,” through Aug. 19. “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. New summer exhibition through Aug. 11. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. gregthompsonfineart.comor (501) 664-2787.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave, Suite C. “Rural Artistry,” Sylvester Mckissick, through today. 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. Frontier Fourth of July, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday. “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. June exhibit: “Go West, Young Man!” Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. today. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.q CB
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.
MATT MCLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St. “Utopia Dystopia,” Charles Henry James, through today. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 725-8508.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. “Diamonds,” through Oct. 21. 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; “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. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. reddoorgalleryonline.com or (501) 753-5227.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. “Fresh Coat of Paint,” “Works from the Permanent Collection,” through July 20. 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 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. “Backstage Pass: Baron Wolman & The Early Years of Rolling Stone,” through Aug. 10. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. lamanlibrary.org or (501) 758-1720.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. “Fascination,” Culture Shock Art Collective, through July 14. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (501) 687-1061.
WINDGATE GALLERY The Center for Humanities and Arts, University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. “Champion Trees of Arkansas,” Linda Williams Palmer, through July 27. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. (501) 812-2715.
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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.
ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY 610 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 30-member co-op 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. “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. 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. “The Beyond: Georgia O’Keeffe and Contemporary Art,” through Sept. 3. 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. Bonnie Hookman, through June. 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. Monthly speaker series: “Communities and Cultures in Fort Smith: Exploring Identities of the Region,” Catherine Foreman-Gray, 6-7:30 p.m. today. “The Couple Behind the Legend,” 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $7, veterans and active military $5, ages 6-16 $2. fortsmithmuseum.org or (479) 783-7841.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. “It’s Alive!” RAM Annual Invitational, through Sept. 2. The Touch Gallery, through Dec. 19. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; live models and studio space provided, take materials. Art classes noon-4 p.m. every Saturday. RAM Saturdays 1-4 p.m. each Saturday, hands-on art lessons. 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. June exhibit: “Warming Trends.” Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 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. DinoTrek, continuing. 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.
ROBERT MANN GALLERY POP-UP SHOW 102 E Central Ave., Bentonville. Julie Blackman, “Midwest Materials,” through July 28. Hours: noon-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. (212) 989-7600.
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E 5th St., El Dorado. Gay Bechtelheimer, “Recent Works,” through today. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekends by appointment. (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.
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, 7-10 p.m. first and third Fridays; lessons 7-7:45 p.m.; members $5, guests $8, students $3; 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, 8-10:30 p.m. first Friday of the month, $10. Latin and swing dance: lesson, 7 p.m., $5; dance, 8-10:30 p.m., $10; third and fifth Friday of the month. 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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DENIM AND DIAMONDS 7-10 p.m. every Saturday and Tuesday, 359 C.W. Road, Building A, Judsonia. Music and dancing. (501) 288-1842.
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
CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES 7 p.m. select Tuesdays, Riverdale 10 Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. Raiders of the Lost Ark, July 10. Tickets: $9. riverdale10.com or (501) 296-9955.
GENERATION WEALTH 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Ron Robinson Theater, Central Arkansas Library System, 100 River Market Ave. Documentary screening, Q&A with director and photographer Lauren Greenfield, after party at Zin Urban Wine & Beer. Arkansas Cinema Society and Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival event. Tickets: $20. (501) 320-5715.
TERROR TUESDAY SERIES 6 p.m. Tuesdays through July 31, Ron Robinson Theatre, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $2. (501) 918-3000.
THE TRIAL OF DAVID OWEN DODD 6-9:30 p.m. July 7, CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $8. eventbrite.com or (501) 320-5715.
TWO DOLLAR TERROR TUESDAYS 6 p.m. every Tuesday in June and July, Ron Robinson Theater, Central Arkansas Library System, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $2. ronrobinsontheater.org or (501) 320-5715.
Letters
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
Music
Central Arkansas
ACAPELLA RISING REHEARSALS 7-10 p.m. Mondays, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1402 E. 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.
BAD WOLVES & FROM ASHES TO NEW 7 p.m. today, Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Tickets: $15-$75. badwolvesnation.com or (501) 217-5000.
CELEBRATION OF THE MIGHTY 1090 KAAY 7 p.m. Friday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Arkansas Sounds presentation with pictures, clips, panel discussion, cabaret performance with Barbara Rainey. (501) 320-5700.
JOURNEY AND DEF LEOPARD 7 p.m. July 7, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $49.50-$179.50. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 7 p.m. July 6, Lakewood Village, 2851 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock. Lawn chairs or blankets recommended. nlrcommunityband.com or (501) 758-2576.
OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL 4:30 p.m. Friday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Willie Nelson & Family, Sturgill Simpson, The Head and the Heart, Ryan Bingham, Lukas Nelson+Promise of the Real, and Particle Kid. Tickets: $28-$99. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131.
SOUNDS IN THE STACKS 6:30 p.m. July 10, McMath Library, 2100 John Barrow Road. Tim Anthony, jazz piano & vocal. (501) 225-0066.
TINY DESK ARKANSAS 8-11 p.m. today, Stickyz Rock N’ Roll Chicken Shack, 107 River Market Ave. Benefit for KUAR and Arts & Letters Radio, featuring Black Horse, Monsterboy, and Dazz & Brie. Recommend donation: $10. KUAR.org or (501) 569-8485.
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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CONWAY COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT 7:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Simon Park, Kris Allen Stage, 805 Front St., Conway. Patriotic music. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. (501) 450-5764.
DAVID STARR WITH GUEST BEN HARRIS 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, Sunrise Stage, 2781 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. Tickets: $20-$25. (479) 442-7021.
LIVE ON THE BRICKS: WHISKEY MENDERS 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Brick Street Brews, 208 W. Walnut St., Rogers. (479) 633-8483.
MAGIC SPRINGS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 8-10 p.m. Magic Springs Theme & Waterpark, 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Kansas, Saturday. Toby Mac, July 7. Price: concert only $8-$10; $36.99-$59.99; season pass $74.99.(501) 624-0100.
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.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Thirty Seconds to Mars with Walk the Moon, K. Flay, Welshly Arms, 6 p.m. July 8. amptickets.com or (479) 443-5600.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Diana Krall: Turn Up the Quiet, 7 p.m. today, $75-$129 plus fees. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ART IS IN CAKES 9807 W. Markham St. Baking and decorating classes. Cost: $65. artisincakes.com or (501) 240-6102.
COMPUTER COURSES AND WORKSHOPS Monday-July 26, Room 2156, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Classes: $60. Workshops: $20-$35. uams.edu or (501) 951-7260.
HEIFER VILLAGE 1 World Ave. Reptile Reading: Turtle or Tortoise? reading, signing, crafts and nature walk, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. heifer.org/village or (501) 907-2952.
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.
MARTIAL ARTS FOR WOMEN AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE 10 a.m.-11 a.m. every Thursday in June and July, Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott St. Based on Vietnamese mixed martial art Cuong Nhu. Cost: $10 per class. (501) 507-3642.
POPS ON THE RIVER 3-11 p.m. Wednesday, River Market District, 400 President Clinton Ave. Children’s activities, shopping marketplace, food trucks, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and fireworks. Reserved seats: $10. VIP: $25. (501) 378-4344.
POPUP IN THE ROCK — STIFFT STATION through July 7, along Markham St. between Woodrow and Battery streets. Will demonstrate a newly envisioned commercial corridor along West Markham Street. (479) 970-9387.
SANDWICHING IN HISTORY TOUR noon July 6, William E. Woodruff House, 1017 East Eighth St. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program tour. (501) 324-9880.
SHERWOOD FOURTH OF JULY FAMILY CELEBRATION 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sherwood Forest, 1111 W. Maryland Ave., Sherwood. Food, entertainment, kids zone. (501) 833-0476.
SUMMER STORY TIME SERIES 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 6, The Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Drive. Costumed book characters read, coloring, snacks. outletsoflittlerock.com or (501) 455-9100.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock. Special programs, performances, classes for all ages. lamanlibrary.org (501) 758-1720.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Special programs, performances, classes for all ages. (501) 687-1061.
WWI CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION EVENTS through September, Department of Arkansas Heritage. Exhibits and events across the state. wwiarkansas.com/calendar-events or (501) 324-9880.
WYE MOUNTAIN BERRY PICKING 7 a.m.-noon Monday-Saturday through July 28, Wye Mountain Flowers and Berries, LLC, 20309 Arkansas 113, Roland. Pick your own blueberries and blackberries, fresh cut flowers, funland and barn animals for children. Pay for what you pick $7-$20. (501) 330-1906.
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ADVENTURES IN HISTORY DAY CAMP 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 16-18, Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne. Open to children ages 7-10. Cost: $70 plus tax. Registration by Wednesday. arkansasstateparks.com/villagecreek or (870) 238-9406.
DEGRAY LAKE RESORT STATE PARK 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck. Freedom 5k Fun Run 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, registration $30. Sign up through Monday. Island Festival, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday. degray.com or (501) 865-5810.
FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday, Sandy Beach on Greers Ferry Lake, W. Front St., Heber Springs. Food vendors, music from 106th Army Band Charlie Rock, fireworks. Parking: $10 per car. heber-springs.com or (501) 362-2444.
4TH OF JULY BIRTHDAY STROLL 5-8 p.m. Saturday, St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 30 Crescent Drive, Eureka Springs. Hosted by The Eureka Springs Historical Museum, commemorating establishment of Eureka Springs. One-hour tours leave the parking lot at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church every 30 minutes. Tickets: $5-$15. (479) 253-9417.
GARVAN GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Celebrate Summer with new tree house, food, crafts for children, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $15, children 4-12 $5. garvangardens.orgor (501) 262-9300.
HOBBS STATE PARK 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. The Old Ozarks with Brooks Blevins, 2 p.m. Sunday. arkansasstateparks.com or (479) 789-5000.
LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11-13; registration by July 6, $65. (479) 967-5516.
SCOTT SETTLEMENT 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Nov. 17. Admission: $6, children 6 and under free. (501) 804-6420.
SOUTH ARKANSAS HERITAGE MUSEUM MEETING 6 p.m. Monday, Columbia County Library, Magnolia Room, 2057 N. Jackson St., Magnolia. Meeting for members and public to discuss new directives. (870) 299-3896.
SPA BLAST 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oaklawn, 2705 Central Ave, Hot Springs. Music, petting zoo, kids zone, fireworks. (501) 623-4411.
Theater
Central Arkansas
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS today-Sunday, and July 5-8, Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. July 6. Tickets: $22, students and senior citizens $18. weekendtheater.org or 501-374-3761.
MENOPAUSE: THE MUSICAL through July 7, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Closed this Monday-Wednesday. Tickets: $33-$37, children 15 and under $23, show only $25 and $15. (501) 562-3131.
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ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE through July 8, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. The Winter’s Tale, 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday, Wednesday and July 6, suggested donation $15. My Fair Lady, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, July 7; 2 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday, July 7; $32, students, senior citizens and military $25. Henry IV Part 1, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 5; 2 p.m. Saturday and July 8; $32, students, senior citizens and military $25. Much Ado About Nothing, 2 p.m. today, Tuesday and July 5; 10 a.m. Friday, Wednesday and July 7, $15, students, senior citizens and military $10. arkshakes.com or (866) 810-0012.
THE MUSIC MAN 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, The Center for the Arts, 2209 S. Knoxville Ave., Russellville. Tickets: $18, children $10. russellvillecenter.net or (479) 498-6600.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS through July 20, Opera in the Ozarks Theater, U.S. 62, Eureka Springs; Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale; Basin Park Hotel, downtown Eureka Springs; The Auditorium, downtown Eureka Springs; 1886 Crescent Hotel, downtown Eureka Springs. Productions of Die Fledermaus, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, The Ballad of Baby Doe, Broadway Cabaret, opera scenes, chamber music. Tickets: $10-$65. opera.org or (479) 253-8595.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN’S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Lance Daniels, Mayday by Midnight, today. Richie Johnson, Mother Hubbard, Friday. Alex Summerlin, One Way Road, 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. Potluck & Poison Ivy, spoken word with music from Harry Blanton, 7 p.m. today, $35, potluckandpoisonivy.org. 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. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $8, Friday-Saturday $12. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.
THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Cofresi, 9 p.m. Friday, $12-$15. 6th Annual Really Awful Terrible Night of Comedy, 8 p.m. Saturday, $15-$25. Karaoke & Dance with DJ Greg, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Stephen Neeper & The Wild Hearts, 10 p.m. Friday, $6. The Whole Famn Damily with Jamie Lou and The Hullabaloo, 9 p.m. Saturday, $7. Kaleido with Westbound Revival, 8 p.m. Sunday; advance $8, day of show $10. (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.
WHITE WATER TAVERN 2500 W. Seventh St. Sideshow Tragedy and Dusky Waters, 9-11:30 p.m. Friday. (501) 375-8400.
