Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
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ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. “Then, Now, Next: Reimagining the Arkansas Arts Center,” today-June 30. “Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition,” Tuesday-June 30; Family Festival and Awards Ceremony, 10 a.m. May 11. “Pop! Out of the Vault,” through July 7. “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. ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE
601 Main St. “40under40,” through May 5. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, one hour before curtain time and during performances. (501) 378-0405. THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. New works by Terri Haugen, Chris Hynes, Greg Lahti, Michelle Moore, Carol Spencer Morris. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Satellite gallery in lobby of the Little Rock Marriott.
(501) 690-2193. BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. Works by Arkansas artists Kathy Bay and Jason McCann, Saturday-May 18; 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. CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. “Flow,” by Paul Caldwell, through May 11. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335. CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER
1200 President Clinton Ave. 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. “Remembrances: History Seen Through Entrusted Objects,” through May 5. “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. THE GALLERIES AT LIBRARY
SQUARE 401 President Clinton Ave. “Charles Henry James: Back to the Garden,” through Saturday. “Made in America: Vintage Film Posters from the Ron Robinson Collection,” through May 25. “Part to Whole: The Making of Art, the Artist, and the Artist Group,” through June 29. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 320-5790. GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St. North Little Rock. Spring Show, through May 10. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787. HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. “Mid-Southern Watercolorists 49th Annual Juried Exhibition,” through July 7. “History in Color: The Spectrum of Daily Life in Early America,” through Dec. 31, 2019. 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. April exhibit: “Spring Flowers.” Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. 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. Work by Sharon Franke, through Tuesday. Work by Rene Hein, Wednesday-May 15. 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. MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. “Imaginate,” through Aug. 18. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday; school holiday Mondays. Admission $10, children 1-12 $8.museumofdiscovery.org or (501) 396-7050. OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. Seersucker Social, 3-7 p.m. Saturday, $40-$50, squareup.com/store/ArkansasStateHouseSociety. Nights at the Museum, 6-9 p.m. first Thursday of the month, $5, ages 21 and older. Permanent exhibits: “First Ladies of Arkansas: Women of Their Times”; 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. each Wednesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
(501) 324-9685. SOUTH MAIN CREATIVE 1600 Main St. “Twenty-Somethings,” Ladon Alex, Katie Bell, Nick Blain and more, through Tuesday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. southmaincreative.com or (501) 414-8713. WINDGATE CENTER OF ART AND
DESIGN 28th Street and East Campus Drive. “The Daily Carry in a Post-Digital Age,” Arthur Hash, through May 15. “Senior Exhibition — BFA and Capstone,” Saturday-May 7; reception, 3-5 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-3182.
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ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL 101 N. Peabody Ave., Mountain View. For complete list of classes and activities, arkansascraftschool.org or (870) 269-8397. ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS
CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russell-ville. 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. “Heavy Metal: Arkansas Women to Watch 2019,” Michele Fox, Amanda Heinbockel, Robyn Horn, Holly Laws, through June 22; reception, 5-7 p.m. today. “Our Front Porch,” through June 27. “Era of Activism,” through Aug. 31. “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. THE AVENUE 340 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Art & Wine Dinner wtih Brad Wreyford, 7 p.m. Sunday, $85. Brad Wreyford exhibit, Monday-May 20.
(501) 625-3850. BAUM GALLERY OF FINE ART
University of Central Arkansas, McCastlain Hall 145, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Spring BFA/BA senior show, through Friday. 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. Alfred Stieglitz Collection, through December. 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. FENIX GALLERY 16 W. Center St., Fayetteville. “Openings,” Amy Jones, Wednesday-May 31; reception, 5-8 p.m. May 2. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. fenixfayettevilleart.com or
(479) 200-7181. FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. “Invitational: The Heart of a Nation,” through July 28. In Touch Workshop, 2-5 p.m. last Sunday of the month; $55-$65. 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. THE GALLERY AT MIDTOWN ASSOCIATES 211 S. Main St., Bentonville. “Between and Beyond,” Kellie Lehr, through July 1; reception, 6-8 p.m. today. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. mymidtownagents.com/gallery or (714) 322-0698. 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. JOY PRATT MARKHAM GALLERY
Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. “On Paper: Collaborations in Print and Pulp from Wildwood Press,” through May 4. Hours: noon-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.
(479) 571-2762. JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. Monthly exhibit of varying artists, through Tuesday. 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. MULLINS LIBRARY University of Arkansas, 365 N. McIlroy Ave., Fayetteville. “2019 Small Works on Paper,” Arkansas artists, Wednesday-May 28. Hours: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday. libraries.uark.edu or (479) 575-4104.
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. 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. “Early Medicine of Northwest Arkansas,” tools used by early doctors, through July 1. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. rogersarkansas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154. SCOTT SETTLEMENT through Nov. 23, 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Tour guides available; group appointments available. Admission: $3, children 6 and under free. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday.scottconnections.org or (501) 351-5737. SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. “Rooted,” exhibit by Holly Tilley, through Monday. 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. 21C MUSEUM HOTEL 200 N.E. A St., Bentonville. “The Future is Female,” through September. Hours: Always open. (479) 286-6500.
Dance
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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. THE BALLROOM ON SHACKLE-FORD 1300 N. Shackleford Road. Little Rock Country Dancers, 7-10 p.m. first and third Fridays; lessons, 7-7:45 p.m.; members $5, guests $8; littlerockcountrydancers.com. 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; blsdance.org, (501) 351-3062. Little Rock Bop Club, 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays; beginning swing lessons, 7-8 p.m.; members $5, guests $10; littlerockbopclub.com,
(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. 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, Elks Lodge, 132 Abbott Place, 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
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MOVIES IN THE PAVILION 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sherwood Forest, 1111 W. Maryland Ave. Incredibles 2 . (501) 835-6893.
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LE CHALLAT DE TUNIS/BLADE OF TUNIS 7 p.m. Wednesday, Hembree Auditorium, 1120 W. Maple St., Fayetteville. facebook.com/events/781227662248168 or (479) 575-2175. OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST 2:20-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Melba Theater, 115 W. Main St., Batesville. Tickets: $3-$5. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or (870) 251-1189.
Letters
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ARKANSAS LITERARY FESTIVAL through Sunday, various locations in Little Rock. arkansasliteraryfestival.org or (501) 918-3000. 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. LEGACIES & LUNCH noon-1 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Darragh Center, Main Library, Library Square, 100 S. Rock St. Take lunch; drinks, desserts provided. (501) 918-3033. 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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AN EVENING WITH CCC ART AUTHOR KATHLEEN DUXBURY 7 p.m. Tuesday, Legacy Room, Mather Lodge, Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton.
(501) 727-5441. GARLAND COUNTY LIBRARY ANNUAL BOOK SALE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 2-4, Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs. gclibrary. comor (501) 623-4161. WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
Music
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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. THE BIRTH OF LOUD 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, Four Quarter Bar, 415 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $7. fourquarterbar.com or (501) 313-4704. THE OUTCRY 7 p.m. May 8, Robinson Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $24.99-$49.99.outcrytour.com/event/little-rock-aror
(501) 244-8800.
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THE BEST OF THE OLDIES SHOW 7 p.m. Friday, The Forum, 115 E. Monroe Ave., Jonesboro. Benefits Rotary Clubs in Northeast Arkansas.Tickets: $20. foajonesboro.org or
(870) 935-2726. THE NATURAL STATE 6:30 p.m. Friday, Renewal Ranch, 75 Lake Drive, Houston. Music/dinner. Tickets: $20.
(501) 339-7401. PRAISE AND RAISE LUPUS GOSPEL CONCERT 6 p.m. Saturday, Church of the Open Door, 700 South St., Hot Springs. Fundraiser for Lupus Foundation of Arkansas. Donations accepted. (501) 525-9380. SAM MORRIS 7:30 p.m. May 3, The Forum Theater, 115 E. Monroe Ave., Jonesboro. Tickets: $7. foajonesboro. orgor (870) 935-2726. SOFIA TALVIK 7 p.m. May 2, Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler, St., Conway. sofiatalvik.com or (407) 308-1526. STEVE EARLE AND THE DUKES 8-10 p.m. May 3, Eureka Springs Auditorium, 36 S. Main St., Eureka Springs.Tickets: $45-$85. theaud.orgor (479) 253-7788. WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Santana, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $42.50-$97 plus fees. The Killers, 6:30 p.m. May 6, $35-$89. amptickets.com or (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
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ARKANSAS SKATIUM 1311 S. Bowman Road. The Greatest Show on Ice, 6 p.m. Friday, noon and 6 p.m. Saturday; $5-$10, children 4 and under free. arkansasskatium.com or (501) 227-4333. COMEDIAN GABRIEL IGLESIAS 8 p.m. today, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. “Beyond The Fluffy” World Tour.Tickets: $39-$58. fluffyguy.com or
(501) 244-8800. COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS through May 14, Room 2156, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive; Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Cost: class $60, one-day workshop $25.littlerockdlc.org or (501) 603-1262. THE FASHION EVENT 6-10 p.m. today, Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, 204 E. Fourth Street, North Little Rock. Fundraiser for Harmony Health Clinic; spring fashion from local boutiques, entertainment, cocktails, food. Tickets: $60-$110. nlrchamber.org or (501) 372-5959. GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL SNEAK PEEK 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1100 Napa Valley Drive. Tickets: $20. (501) 221-5300. HALANA’S PSYCHIC FAIR 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $5. (501) 843-5982. HEART WALK 8:30 a.m. Saturday, North Shore Riverwalk Park, North Little Rock. Fundraising and donations requested. centralarkansasheartwalk.org or (501) 707-6587. HUNGER BANQUET 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Cathead’s Diner, 515 Shall Ave. Benefits Community Health Centers of Arkansas. Tickets: $75.
(501) 813-4795. LITTLE ROCK CHILDREN’S POLICY SUMMIT 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. May 8, First United Methodist Church, 723 Center St. (501) 371-9678. 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. Wild Wines; VIP, 7-9 p.m. Friday, $150; “Mane” event, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, $75. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $12.95, ages 60 and older $10.95, children 3-12 $9.95. Parking: $3. (501) 666-2406. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER BREAKFAST 7 a.m. May 2, Hilton Garden Hotel, 4100 Glover Lane, North Little Rock. Sponsored by North Little Rock Kiwanis Club, local government officials and clergy participating. Tickets: $25, must be reserved by Friday. rjumper@firstnlr.com or (501) 952-8503. ONE DISTRICT, ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 4, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Outdoor festival with literary-based activities.
(501) 374-4242. PARKINSON’S MOVING DAY 9 a.m-noon Saturday, War Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive. Fund-raiser for Parkinson’s Foundation, family-friendly walk course, kids area, relaxation tent, Movement Pavilion with yoga, dance, Tai Chi and Pilates. Donations accepted. movingdaywalk.org/event/moving-day-little-rock or
(214) 469-7661. PAWS ON THE RUNWAY: FASHION UNLEASHED 6-9 p.m. May 2, Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham St. Fundraiser for Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals, Inc.; food, bold beverages, live and silent auctions, fashion show featuring human and canine models, adoptable animals. Tickets: $65-$100. careforanimals.org or (501) 603-2273. SPRING MUSTANG SHOW 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. (501) 455-9100. TRAILBLAZERS LUNCHEON 12 p.m. Saturday, Allison Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 922 Wright Ave. Music/poetry tickets: $30. (501) 838-5199 UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. Josh Sharfstein — The Opioid Epidemic as a Public Health Crisis, 6 p.m. today. Introduction to Participatory Budget Project, 5:30 p.m. Monday. Helen Gayle, President and CEO of Chicago Community Trust, noon Tuesday.clintonschool.uasys.edu or (501) 683-5239. WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock. Essence Book Group: The Hate U Give , 6 p.m. Tuesday. Special programs, crafts, 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.
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ARKANSAS AUDUBON SOCIETY CONFERENCE 4-6 p.m. May 3-5, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, 1 Rockefeller Drive, Morrilton. Tickets: $10-$35. arbirds.orgor (501) 244-2229. ARKANSAS WOMEN IN POLITICS 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Winslow Branch Library, 351 U.S. 71, Winslow. Speaking guest Janine Parry. (479) 684-9183. ARTS IN THE PARK 2019 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-May 5, downtown Hot Springs. Artists, jewelers, dancers, musicians, authors, performers, creative events. hotspringsarts.org or
(501) 545-6960. CHALK WALK 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, 629 Central Ave., Hot Springs. hotspringsarts.org or (501) 538-4575. GIRL POWER IN STEM 8 a.m. Friday, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. For 8th grade girls. uca.edu/cnsm/gps or
(501) 450-5160. KIDS FISHING DERBY 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne. For children 15 and under, must be accompanied by adult. Registration: 8:15 a.m. Participants must take own poles and bait. (870) 238-9406. SPRING SUMMIT 10 a.m. Saturday, 9 p.m. Church of Devine Intervention, 2818 Park Ave., Hot Springs. Registration: $20-$60. starrfuentes.com/eventor (501) 609-0660.
Theater
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A CITY WITHIN A CITY: THE LIFE OF SHARPSTOWN 6 p.m. today, The Joint Theater, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Storytelling and dinner. Tickets: $35. potluckandpoisonivy.org or (501) 940-7012. KEEP YOUR CHINS UP 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through June 15, The Joint Theater, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing Comedy Trio. Tickets: $24, reservations recommended. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205. NATIVE GARDENS through May 5, Arkansas Repertory Theater, 601 Main St., Little Rock. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $20-$50.therep.org or (501) 378-0405. SHEAR MADNESS through June 1, 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. Tickets: $33-$37, children 15 and under $23, show only $25 and $15. (501) 562-3131. WAR PAINT — A NEW MUSICAL through Sunday, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25; senior citizens, miliary, students $20. centralarkansastickets.com or (501) 374-2615.
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THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Community Dinner Theater, 219 W. Arch St., Searcy. Dinner served one hour prior to performance. Tickets: $18; senior citizens, students and military $16.50; dinner is additional $17. centeronthesquare.org or (501) 368-0111.