Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. "Saints Re-Formed," Tessa Davidson, through Dec. 15. Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 416-0973.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Pottery sale by Fletcher Larkin, Saturday-Sunday. New works by Patricia Wilkes, Shirley Anderson, Loren Bartnicke, Virmarie DePoyster, Lori DeYmaz. 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.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Selected For You," through Dec. 24. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. "... Like it's 1999: American Popular Culture in the 1990s," through May 25. 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. "Hats and Pins," through Dec. 30. "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. Carol Corning and King Biscuit exhibits, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. every second Friday through Dec. 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 320-5790.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. Nog-off, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 13. "Stitched Together: A Treasury of Arkansas Quilts," through Oct. 21, 2020. "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. December exhibit: "Religious Art." Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 28. 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. Holiday art, paintings and gifts. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. localcolourgallery.com or (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.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 376-4602.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. Holiday Open House 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Cocoa and Carols, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 14. Kwanzaa, 2 p.m. Dec. 14. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. mosaictemplarscenter.com or (501) 683-3593.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Kid Inventor," through Jan. 5. 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. "80 Blue Ribbon Years: Cotton to Cattle," exhibit on early days of Arkansas State Fair, through March 1. 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.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Arkansas League of Artists Show, through Feb. 26; reception, 6 p.m. Friday. On Track For the Holidays Train Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 13-14. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. lamanlibrary.orgcq CB or (501) 758-1720.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "Songs for the Broken Hearted," through Dec. 14. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (501) 687-1061.
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ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL 101 N. Peabody Ave., Mountain View. For complete list of classes and activities, arkansascraftschool.org or (870) 269-8397.
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. Wood & Wine workshop, 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, $35-$45, must be 21. "Refugia: Photos by Ian Campbell," and "Metalpoint: A Classic Artform by Marjorie Williams-Smith," through Feb. 8. Irene Rosenzweig Juried Exhibition, through Jan. 4. "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. "Crystals in Art: Ancient to Today," through Jan. 6; tickets $12, ages 18 and under and veterans free. "North Forest Lights," through Feb. 16; $22, ages 7-19 $10. 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.
DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. "We Are the Music Makers!," photography exhibit by Timothy Duffy, through Dec. 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. deltaculturalcenter.com or (870) 338-4350.
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GALLERY 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Kathy Bay gallery, through Dec. 20. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. eacc.eduor (870) 633-4480.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Children's Day with Santa and Mrs. Claus, snacks, "Build-a-Buddy", 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, $40. Christmas Open House, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 14, free. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-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. "Norma Tomboulian: Life into Clay," through Dec. 29. 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.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Holiday Lights, 4-9 p.m. through Dec. 31, closed Christmas. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission to gardens: $15, children 4-12 $5. garvangardens.org or (501) 262-9300.
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. Works by Dolores Justus, Sammy Peters, Laura Raborn, Tony Saladino, Rebecca Thompson, Elizabeth Weber, Beverly Buys, Robyn Horn, Sandra Sell, Gene Sparking, Friday-Dec. 31. 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. Girls in STEM for girls ages 6 and older, 10 a.m.-noon first Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Scientots for ages 6 and under, 11 a.m. Thursdays. 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. 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. Creative Visions for Kids with Johnnie Diacon: flat water color painting, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Native Conversations: On Bended Knee: The Story of Native Americans in the Civil War with Kerry Jones, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 14. "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.
OZARK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER U.S. 65, Clinton. "Colors of the Season," through Jan. 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday. (501) 745-6615.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Here Comes Santa, the history of Santa 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 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.
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.
THE BALLROOM ON SHACKLEFORD 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.
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.
LISTEN WITH YOUR EYES DANCE TROUPE: AU COURANT 6 p.m. Sunday, Ron Robinson Theatre, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $25, two for $40. (501) 690-8799.
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.
NUTCRACKER SPECTACULAR 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15, Robinson Center Performance Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. Tickets: $18-$102. balletarkansas.org or (501) 244-8800.
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THE NUTCRACKER 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Dec. 15, ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Western Arkanas Ballet production. Tickets: $25, children and students $15. waballet.org or (479) 785-0152.
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
Central Arkansas
CALS RON ROBINSON THEATER SCREENINGS 100 Rock St. A Christmas Story, today. Elf, Tuesday. Tickets: $5. cals.org or (501) 320-5715.
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MELBA THEATER 15 W. Main St., Batesville. White Christmas, 6:30 p.m. today, Scrooged, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Polar Express, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Free while seating lasts. melbatheater.com or (870) 569-8002.
Letters
Central Arkansas
BOOK SIGNING 5 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 11500 Financial Center Pkwy. The Tale of the Tiger Slippers, Jan Brett. (501) 954-7646.
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BOOK SIGNING 5 p.m. Friday, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3201 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. The Tale of the Tiger Slippers, Jan Brett. (479) 783-0229.
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. Kiehl 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.
ARKANSAS MOUNTAIN DULCIMER SOCIETY 2 p.m. second Sunday of the month, Faith Spring Church, 1514 Market St. (501) 765-1131.
BOBBY RUSH 8 p.m. Friday, CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 Rock St. Tickets: $30. cals.org or (501) 320-5715.
A CHAMBER CHRISTMAS Arkansas Chamber Singers concert. Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodland Drive, 7 p.m. Tuesday, $10-$15. Old State House Museum, 300 W. Markham St., 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 3 p.m. Dec. 14-15. ar-chambersingers.org or (501) 377-1121.
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 MEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT 7 p.m. Tuesday, Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. conwaymenschorus.org or (501) 450-3265.
THE GATLIN BROTHERS 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. "Country & Christmas." Tickets: $30-$50, children and students $10. uca.edu/reynolds or (501) 450-3265.
KEYBOARDS AT CHRISTMAS 6:30 p.m. Friday, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oak Cliff Baptist Church, 3701 S. Gary, Fort Smith. oakcliffbaptist.com or (479) 646-3891.
TEMPLE LIVE 200 N. 11th St., Fort Smith. The Good the Bad & the Ugly Sweater, 8 p.m. Saturday, $27.50-$71. templelive.com or (479) 222-6186.
WALTON ARTS CENTER'S BAUM WALKER HALL 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. The Swingles, 7 p.m. today, $12-$30. Randy Rainbow, 7:30 p.m. Friday, $48. Boston Brass, 2 p.m. Sunday, $15-$25. 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.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8-10 a.m. Dec. 14, Sherwood Forest, 1111 W. Maryland Ave., Sherwood. Tickets: $5 per plate. (501) 833-0476.
COMMUNITY WELLNESS CLINIC 4-7 p.m. first Thursday of every month, Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, 9921 Arkansas 107, Sherwood. Flu shots, health screenings and doctor consultations offered. (501) 835-3410.
ECUMENICAL BUDDHIST SOCIETY 1516 W. Third St. What is Buddhism, Anyway? with Jay McDaniel, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. EBS Kids, 3-4:30 p.m. third Sunday of the month. ebslr.org or (501) 376-7056.
GIFT WRAPPING SERVICE 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, The Pharmacy at Wellington, 15400 Chenal Pkwy. Donations accepted to benefit Project Zero non-profit for foster children. (501) 708-4320.
GINGERBREAD EXTRAVAGANZA 1-4 p.m. Dec. 15, Arkansas State Capitol, 500 Woodland St. Gingerbread house kits available through Tuesday, $15-$30. PreK-5 Holiday Coloring Contest due by Friday. treatmenthomes.org or (501) 372-5039.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & SEMINAR 2-8 p.m. Sunday, Plantopia Home and Garden, 3101 N. Hills Blvd., North Little Rock. Holiday tips and tricks with Chris H. Olsen. Reservations required. plantopianlr.com/tickets or (501) 812-5900.
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 DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB 7415 Indiana Ave. Games, classes and lessons throughout the week. bridgewebs.com/littlerock or (501) 666-9841.
LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Holiday Family Fun, 6-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, $30-$40. Santa Saturdays at the Zoo, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and 21. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Monday. Admission: $12.95, ages 60 and older $10.95, children 3-12 $9.95. Parking: $3. (501) 666-2406.
OUTLETS OF LITTLE ROCK CHRISTMAS 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. Toy Hill Drive, 5-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Holiday Sip & Shop with samples, deals, prizes, 5-8 p.m. Friday, $10. Cocoa and Cake Pops with Mrs. Claus, 9-11 a.m. Saturday. outletsofLittleRock.com or (501) 455-9100.
QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 10 a.m. second Monday of the month, Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church, 449 Millwood Circle, Maumelle. Monthly meetings. (501) 442-9965.
SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 15, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. outletsoflittlerock.com or (501) 455-9100.
SANTA'S WONDERLAND PICTURES 9 a.m.-9 p.m. through Dec. 24, Bass Pro Shops, 1 Bass Pro Drive. Free 4x6 photo with Santa. BassPro.com/Santa or (501) 954-4500.
SHERWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE 2 p.m. Saturday, Kiehl Avenue, Sherwood. (501) 835-9599.
SLOT CAR RACING AND OPEN HOUSE 6-9 p.m. Dec. 13, Central Arkansas Slot Car Racers, Gracie Mansion 6a, 503 Sixth St., 6a. shorturl.at/afIS0 or (760) 744-7450.
SOMA AFTER DARK 5 p.m. first Friday of the month, South Main St. Food, shopping, celebration. facebook.com/events/736232556770302 or (501) 350-4769.
TRAIL OF LIGHTS 6-9:30 p.m. through Dec. 30, Sherwood Forest, 511 Bear Paw Road, Sherwood. cityofsherwood.net or (501) 835-6893.
UGLY SWEATER RACE 7:30-11 a.m. Dec. 14, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. Cost: $15-$30. uglysweaterrace.com or (501) 371-4639.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. The Rep Panel Discussion: It's a Wonderful Life, noon today. Lecture and book signing: Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth, Sarah Smarsh, 6 p.m. Wednesday. clintonschool.uasys.edu or (501) 683-5239.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock. 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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BOONE COUNTY SESQUICENTENNIAL through January, Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce, 621 E. Rush Ave., Harrison. harrison-chamber.com or (870) 741-3312.
CHRISTMAS AND CANDLELIGHT 1-8 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 14, Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St., Washington. Luminaries, tours and special music. Tickets: $6-$10. (870) 983-2684.
CHRISTMAS IN CAMDEN through Dec. 14, various locations, Camden. explorecamden.com or (870) 837-5500.
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT FOOD DRIVE 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Arkansas-168 N., Paragould. Bring two non-perisable canned goods and you can make a handmade Christmas ornament. Additional ornaments: $2.50. (870) 573-6751.
FULL MOON BIKE RIDES 6 p.m. Dec. 12, Northwoods Trailhead, 300 Pineland Drive, Hot Springs. Beginner-to-intermediate group ride; prepare to spend an hour on trails. Must have working mountain bike, helmet, front white light, back-up light source, water to hydrate. Bring chair for post-ride food and music. (501) 321-2027.
HISTORIC BUILDING REHABILITATION WORKSHOP 8 a.m. Friday, University of Central Arkansas Downtown, 1105 W. Oak St., Conway. "Dollars and Sense of Historic Preservation." Registration: $20. preservearkansas.org or (501) 372-4757.
HOLIDAY CRAFT WORKSHOP 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne. Price: $2 per craft. (870) 238-9406.
JINGLE BELL JOG 5K & CHILDREN'S FUN RUN 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. 5K: advance $35, day of race $45. Fun Run: $20. bgozarks.org or (479) 750-2620.
MERRY MARKET 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, First Assembly of God, 725 Park Drive, Greenwood. Shop unique vendors. greenwoodfirst.com or (479) 996-6030.
MOUNTAIN HOME-TOWN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 5-8 p.m. Friday, downtown Mountain Home. (870) 425-5111.
PETIT JEAN STATE PARK CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Petit Jean Sate Park Mather Lodge, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton. Music, children's crafts and special Christmas guest. petitjeanstatepark.com or (501) 727-5441.
PINE BLUFF CHRISTMAS PARADE 5:30 p.m. today, 10th Avenue in front of the Civic Center, north on Main Street to Fifth Avenue. (870) 939-6900.
Theater
Central Arkansas
ANNIE through Dec. 31, 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.
ELF THE MUSICAL 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday and Dec. 12-14, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 15, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Tickets. $20-$25. studiotheatrelr.com or (501) 374-2615.
A FERTLE HOLIDAY 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Jan. 11, The Joint Theater, 301 Main St. The Main Thing Comedy Trio. Tickets: $25, reserved seats $30. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY through Dec. 22, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20-$40. (501) 378-0405.
SESAME STREET LIVE! LET'S PARTY! 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive, North Little Rock. Tickets: $16.50-$46.50. simmonsbankarena.com or (501) 975-9131.
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A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 12, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Dec. 15, Baum Walker Hall, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $40-$91. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
THE DINNER DETECTIVE 6 p.m. Saturdays, Hilton Garden Inn, 1325 N. Palak Drive, Fayetteville. Interactive comedy murder mystery show; dinner included. Children ages 15 and up with adult supervision permitted. Admission: $59.95. thedinnerdetective.com/fayetteville/tickets-showtimes or (866) 496-0535.
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