Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA GALLERY 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "Haunted by You: New works by Michael Shaeffer," through April 16. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 225-5600.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "A Luminous Line: Forty Years of Metalpoint Drawings," Susan Schwalb, through April 29. "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. "Welcome Springtime," Michelle Moore, Carol Spencer Morris, Ned Perme, Ann Presley, Susan Plunkett. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Seeing Between the Lines: Perspective and Color," Jeff Horton, through April 14. 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. "Delta Rediscovered" by photographer Dayton Bowers, through April 28. 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. "Paints and Pixels," Susie and Jim Henley, through Saturday. "Polaroid, Pinholes, Photograms and Processes," April 5-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.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 Main St. "Exposed: Unmentionable 1900-1960s," through April 29. "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. 23rd Anniversary Exhibit, through April 14. 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. "Personal Vision: The Exhibition," Adger Cowans, through April 14. 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. "#5WomenArtists," through Saturday. "Found in Nature: Kate Nessler and Barbara Satterfield," through May 6. "These Various Threads I Drew: Needlework Samplers From the Permanent Collection," through June. "Going Unnoticed: Dustyn Bork and Carly Dahl," through April 8. "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. Art lessons available. March exhibit: "Old Masters Reproductions." Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. today. 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. Carole Canino, through Saturday. Pop-Up Contemporary Art Sale, today-Saturday; reception, 5:30-7 p.m. today. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.
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.
MATT MCLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St. "Art Movement," through April 30. 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. "Mindbender Mansion," through Sunday. 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.
PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE 3000 West Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. "Danny Lyon: Memories of the Southern Civil Rights Movement," through April 14. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (501) 812-2324.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "Svala's Saga," Emma Powell and Kirsten Hoving, through Saturday. Student Competitive, through April 15. "Masculine Projection," Joshua Brinlee, today-April 27. 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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ARKADELPHIA ARTS CENTER 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. "Punto De Vista," through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 245-7982.
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. Chili bowl dinner, 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, $40. 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. "Everything is Going to be Alright," through April 12. 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 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14. (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. "UAPB and ASC: Five Decades of Collaboration," through Nov. 3. "The Women Are Stronger," Margo Duvall, through April 26. "#Gildthedelta: Recent Works by Norwood Creech," through April 21. "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. "Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power," through April 23. "All or Nothing," through May 28. "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. "Palette and Pixel," by Bill and Sandra Barksdale, through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. (870) 633-4480.
FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Julie Caswell and Jan Cobb, through April 30. 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. "Fort Smith Arkansaw," Samuel Seymour, through Saturday. 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. John Bell exhibit, through April 22. 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. "Shifting Gears" by Robyn Horn, through Saturday. 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. "The Jim and Nancy Blair Meso-American Art Collection," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 273-2456.
NADINE BAUM STUDIOS 505 W Spring St., Fayetteville. Fenix Fayetteville Group, through Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. (479) 443-5600.
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.
OZARK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER U.S. 65, Clinton. "Cheers!," through April 23. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday. (501) 745-6615.
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 Windgate Art & Design Gallery 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. "20X20: Posters for Peace," through April 6. 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, 7-10 p.m. first and third Fridays; lessons 7-7:45 p.m.; members $5, guests $8; 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
MIDDLE EASTERN FILM SERIES: INCENDIES 6 p.m. Monday, Student Services Center Room 104, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University. (501) 683-7029.
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THEN THERE WAS JOE 1-4 p.m. and 6:30 -9:30 p.m. Saturday, The Mills Center, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Tickets: $10, students free. hendrix.edu or (501) 450-1330.
Letters
Central Arkansas
CALS ONE READ 6-7 p.m. April 5, Cox Creative Center, 120 River Market Ave. Lies My Teacher Told Me by James W. Loewen. (501) 918-3048.
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A CONVERSATION WITH TONY KUSHNER 7:30 p.m. April 10, Staples Auditorium, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Reception follows. (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.
Music
Central Arkansas
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.
AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS 8 p.m. April 6, First Presbyterian Church, 800 Scott St. (501) 372-1804.
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.
INDIGO GIRLS 7 p.m. Saturday, The Center for Arts and Humanities at Pulaski-Technical College, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Tickets: $49-$109. uaptc.edu/indigogirls or (501) 812-2221.
JAZZ IN THE PARK 6-8 p.m. Wednesday nights in April, History Pavilion in Riverfront Park, 400 President Clinton Ave. (501) 320-3503.
MELISSA ALDANA TRIO, 8 p.m. April 5, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Tickets: $30-$42. Metrotix.com or (800) 293-5949.
NORMAN BOEHM 3 p.m. April 8, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. (501) 569-3294.
RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131.
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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ANDY MCKEE 7:30 p.m. April 6, Arkansas State University Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Tickets: $10-$35. astate.edu/tickets or (870) 972-3471.
ANDY PEEKS SAXOPHONE CONCERT 7:30 p.m. today, McBeth Recital Hall, Ouchita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. (870) 245-5129.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8 p.m. April 7, Witherspoon Auditorium, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville. Reception, 6 p.m. at ATU Lake Point Conference Center. Tickets: reserved seats and reception $30, general admission $10, students $5. (479) 880-7523.
BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY 7:30 p.m. today, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Fundraiser for the Main Stage Education Series. Tickets: $30-$40, students and children $10. uca.edu/reynolds or (501) 450-3265.
LIVE AT FIVE AND DIME 6:30-9:30 p.m. today, The Walmart Museum, 105 N. Main Street, Bentonville. Tickets: $5-$10. downtownbentonville.org/tickets or (479)277-8490.
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.
PHILLIP PHILLIPS WITH THE BALLROOM THIEVES 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Griffin Music Hall, 101 E. Locust St., El Dorado. Tickets: $45-$159. (870) 863-4547.
SPRING SING 7 p.m. today-Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Benson Auditorium, Harding University, 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. Tickets:$15-$18. www.harding.edu/springsing or (501) 279-4255.
TRAVIS TRITT 7:30 p.m. April 7, East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $39. eacc.edu or (870) 633-4480.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FORT SMITH SYMPHONIC BAND 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $6. tickets.uafs.edu or (479) 788-7300.
WALTON ARTS CENTER, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Jason Mraz, 8 p.m. Friday, $75-$149. Martin Sexton, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, $20-$30. Voicejam, April 5-7, $15-$30. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5-7 p.m. April 5, Ben E. Keith Foods, 1 Ben E. Keith Way, North Little Rock. North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce networking event. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $15. (501) 372-5959.
COMMUNITY EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE 7 a.m. Sunday, First Security Amphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave. communitysunriseservice.com or (501) 664-3600.
DOWNTOWN DASH 8 a.m. April 7, corner of Fourth and Scott streets. Cost: $10-$40. jllrdowntowndash.racesonline.com or (501)375-5557.
EASTER BUNNY through Saturday, McCain Mall Center Court, 3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. (501) 758-6317.
ECUMENICAL BUDDHIST SOCIETY 1516 W. Third St. Buddhism and the Twelve Steps, 1-2:30 p.m. Sundays through April 22. EBS Kids with meditation, story time, snacks, 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday. ebslr.org or (501) 376-7056.
GET UP AND GIVE COLLECTION today, 1600 Aldersgate Road, Suite 100B. Donations of personal hygiene items, clothes, shoes, bedding and other necessities accepted, benefiting Methodist Family Health. methodistfamily.org/get-up-give or (501) 906-4210.
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE 7:30-4 p.m. April 6, Geyer Springs Baptist Church, 12400 Interstate 30. Alzheimer's caregiver workshop. (501) 224-0021.
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 DIGITAL LEARNING CENTER: COMPUTER BASICS 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, April 5, 10, 12, 17,19, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. Cost: $60, includes manual. (501) 603-1262.
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.
MEDITATION TALK WITH ANEM THUBTEN 7-9 p.m. April 6, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1818 Reservoir Road. Suggested donation $10-$15. ebslr.org or (501) 376-7056.
MONSTER JAM 7 p.m. April 6-7, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Monster trucks. Tickets $17-$37. verizonarena.com or (800) 745-3000.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK CELEBRATION OPEN HOUSE 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 10, William F. Laman Public Library Main Branch, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock, free treats and tours. robin.campbell@lamanlibrary.org or (501) 758-1720.
OUT OF DARKNESS SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK 12:30 p.m. April 7, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 University Ave. (501) 733-2562.
PILGRIMAGE FOR PEACE 2018 2 p.m. April 8, Heifer International Village, 1 World Ave., pilgrimageforpeace.com or (501) 232-7283.
SANDWICHING IN HISTORY TOUR noon April 6, Dr. Charles Kennedy House, 6 Edenwood Lane, North Little Rock. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program tour. (501) 324-9880.
SPECIAL EVENT STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS 10 a.m.-noon April 11, Department of Arkansas Heritage, 1100 North St. Cost: $10. Reservations required, deadline April 6. (501) 324-9775.
SPRINGFEST 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 7, First Security Amphitheatre, 400 President Clinton Ave. (501) 396-7050.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Spring Garden Fest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 7. National Library Week Celebration Open House, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 10. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 758-1720.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Photos with the Easter Bunny, 4 p.m. Friday. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (501) 687-1061.
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BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 10 a.m.-9 p.m. April 7, downtown Newport, Newport. Stage dedication, food, dog parade, bounce houses, fireworks. facebook.com/newportbusinesscenter or (870) 523-1009.
BOLL WEEVIL STAMPEDE 7 p.m. April 5-7, 346 University Court, Monticello. Admission, $10. (870) 460-1014.
DARREN KNIGHT'S SOUTHERN MOMMA AN EM COMEDY TOUR 8 p.m. April 5, TempleLive, 200 N. 11th St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $30.50-$39.50. (479) 222-6186.
EASTER EGG HUNT 3 p.m. Saturday, Miracle League Fields, 2898 S. 48th St., Springdale. wonderfullymadeeaster.com or (479) 751-4610.
FAT LOSS SEMINAR 6-8 p.m. today, Soderquist Business Center, 2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs. (918) 822-4918.
GOLF CART SAFARI 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne. Cost: $10, children under 10 $5, reservations required. (870) 238-9406.
GOVERNOR CONWAY DAYS ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, park on Main Street and Arkansas 160 West, Bradley. Bass Tournament on Lake Erling, classic car and truck show, parade at 2 p.m. Saturday. (870) 894-3935.
OUTDOOR EXPO AND WILD GAME DINNER 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 E. Main St., Alma. Tickets: $10, children $5, children under 4 free. fbcalmaconnect.com or (479) 632-2020.
RAILROADIANA SHOW AND SALE 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 7, Arkansas Railroad Museum, 1700 Port Road, Pine Bluff. Admission: $5, children 6-12 $2. arkansasrailroadmuseum.org or (870) 535-8819.
RHEA LANA'S OF HOT SPRINGS noon-7 p.m. April 8, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 9-11 and 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 14, Hot Springs Mall, 4501 Central Ave., Hot Springs. hotsprings.rhealana.com or (501) 205-6314.
SAM WALTON CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, The Walmart Museum, 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. walmartmuseum.com/events/upcoming or (479) 273-1329.
SCOTT SETTLEMENT TOURS 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Nov. 17, Scott Settlement, 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Admission: $6, children 6 and under free. (501) 804-6420.
SPLASH OF RED 7:30 p.m. Friday, Hot Springs Memorial Field in Hanger A-4, 525 Airport Road, Hot Springs. Fundraiser for Arkansas Children's Hospital Garland County Circle of Friends. Tickets: $85. (501) 626-0806.
STAR PARTY 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 7, Village Creek State Park, 4300 Arkansas 284, Wynne. arkansasstateparks.com/villagecreek or (870) 238-9406.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FORT SMITH AFRICAN NIGHT 6 p.m. April 6, Reynolds Room, Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, 800 N. 49th St. Entertainment with African culture and cuisine with speaker Sherman Banks. Tickets: $15, UAFS students and children 13 and under $10. (479) 788-7981.
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 6-7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 8, Benton County Fairgrounds, 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville. Tickets: Friday $5-$10, Saturday and Sunday $5. (918) 671-9712.
WOMEN'S BUSINESS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. today, third floor of Centennial Hall at the Carl R. Reng Student Union, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Admission is free, lunch provided. astate.edu or (870) 972-2100.
WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL TREE DEDICATION 2 p.m. Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System Max Milam Library campus, 609 Aplin Ave., Perryville. (501) 918-3048.
Theater
Central Arkansas
ASSASSINS April 6-22, 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. weekendtheater.org or (501) 374-3761.
JUNI B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK through Saturday, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Show Times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets. $12.50, members $10. arkansasartscenter.org/theatre or (501) 372-4000.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS through April 21, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday. Tickets: $32-$36, children $23; show only $25, show only children $15. murrysdp.com or (501) 562-3131.
MAMA MIA! through April 15, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15-$63. TheRep.org or (501) 378-0405.
ORANGE IS THE NEW WHITE 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through June 16, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy trio. Tickets: $24. (501) 372-0205.
THE SEAGULL 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Tickets: $10. (501) 907-9320.
Around Arkansas
THE CIGAR BOX MEN 7:30 p.m. April 7, Woodlands Auditorium, 1101 Desoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. Tickets: $15-$25. hsvpoa.org/event-tickets or (501) 282-6081.
THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB 7:30 p.m. April 6-7, 13-14, and 2:30 p.m. April 8 and 15, The Hot Springs Pocket Community Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. Tickets: $15, children under 12 $5. pockettheatre.com or (501) 623-8585.
VIETGONE through April 8, TheatreSquared, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $17-$48. theatre2.org or (479) 443-5600.
Auditions
Around Arkansas
SMILE 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Arts Center of the Ozarks. 214 S. Main St. Springdale. Performance Dates: June 15-24. acozarks.org/participate/auditions or (479) 751-5441.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Josh Stewart, Darrel Claypool & Illusion Allstars, today. Richie Johnson, Jet 420, Friday. Some Guy Named Rob, Ghost Town Blues Band, 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. 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. Red Sun Rising, 8 p.m. Friday, $15. Tragikly White, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, $10. Karaoke & Dance with DJ Greg, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. The City Boyz, 9 p.m. Saturday, $5. (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.
Weekend on 03/29/2018