Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. (501) 758-1720 or (501) 993-1234.
ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. “A Face Without a Face,” 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 416-0973.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. “Pop! Out of the Vault,” Tuesday-July 7. “Photographing Frida: Portraits of Frida Kahlo,” through April 14. “Behind the Seams: Costuming the Children’s Theatre,” through Feb. 24. “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. 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. “Member’s Choice Winners,” Arkansas League of Artists, through March 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH GALLERY 509 Scott Street, Little Rock. “Life Changes,” Brenda Fowler, through March 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (501) 375-2342.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. Presidents Day free admission, Monday. Arkansas Crafts Artist Panel, 6 p.m. Feb. 21. “The Mighty Mississippi: A Mosaic of America’s Growth” through March 3. “The White House Collection of American Crafts: 25th Anniversary Exhibit,” through March 31. 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. “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 April 27. “Made in America: Vintage Film Posters from the Ron Robinson Collection,” through May 25. Arkansas League of Artists Show, through Feb. 23. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 320-5790.
GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. Works by Brian Madden, Daniella Napolitano, Allie Thompson, through March 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. “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. Feburary exhibit: “Ducks in Arkansas.” Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 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. “Winter Into Spring,” Rosemary Parker, through March 1. 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. Tape and Tunnels, through March 24. 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. “A Piece of My Soul: Quilts by Black Arkansans,” through March 2019. 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.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. “Awakening” by artist Joelle Storet, through March 2. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.
WINDGATE CENTER OF ART AND DESIGN 28th Street and East Campus Drive. “On Their Own Terms,” art created by modern and contemporary black artists, through March 10. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-3182.
WINDGATE GALLERY University of Arkansas — Pulaski Technical College, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. “Women of a New Tribe,” photography exhibit, through Feb. 23. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (501) 812-2715.
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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., Russellville. Art classes for adults, teens, children; call for schedule and prices. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. rivervalleyartscenter.org or (479) 968-2452.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Bradbury Art Museum, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Delta National Small Prints Exhibition, through Wednesday. “The Business of Dying,” Timothy Hursley, through Wednesday. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567
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. Kids Cook! Kitchen Chemistry for ages 10 and up, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, $10-$15. “Scenes Along The Delta Rhythm & Bayous Highway,” through April 20. “Era of Activism,” through Aug. 31. Yoga for Kids, ages 7 and up, 10:15-11 a.m. Saturdays. “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.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Exhibit highlighting John W. Tyson and Joe M. Steel, through Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 751-5441.
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. “Men of Steel, Women of Wonder,” art world responses to Superman and Wonder Woman, through April 22. 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.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. “From Spiro to Liverpool and Back Again: Hepcats, Stingers, Cornbread, and R.C. Gamble,” through March 30. “From Spiro to Liverpool and Back Again: Hepcats, Stingers, Cornbread and R.C. Gamble,” collection of Bee Bumble and the Stingers memorabilia, through March 30. 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 AIRPORT 6700 McKennon Blvd., Fort Smith. “Masterworks on Paper,” Timothy J. Clark, through March 31. Hours: 4:30 a.m.-midnight, Monday-Sunday. Parking is free for the first 30 minutes. (479) 788-7025.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. 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 FORUM THEATRE 115 E. Monroe, Jonesboro. Work by local artist Penny Pausch, through Feb. 28. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 935-2726.
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. Work by Donnie Copeland, Virmarie DePoyster and more, through Feb. 27. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
LANDMARK BUILDING 201 Market St., Hot Springs. “Limited Editions,” artists of the Arkansas Society of Printmakers, through Feb. 22. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 545-0534.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Toothapalooza, children’s dental exams, dental-themed activities, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 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. 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. “Yellow,” including Sue Pico, Diana Foote and more, hung by North Central Arkansas Artist League, through April 15. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday. (501) 745-6615.
PAINTING DEMONSTRATION WITH YUN KIM 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Bayside Studio, 100 Greenwood Road, Fairfield Bay. Social time and refreshments, 9:30 a.m. joycehartmann.com or (501) 745-6615.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 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.
21C MUSEUM HOTEL 200 N.E. A St., Bentonville. “The Future is Female,” through September. Hours: Always open. (479) 286-6500.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO Glassblock Gallery, Taylor Library, 346 University Court, Monticello. “Small Works on Paper,” through Feb. 25. Hours: 10-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-4:20 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 8-11 a.m. and 2:30-4:20 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday. (870) 460-1338.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Baum Gallery in McCastlain Hall, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. “Faculty Invitational,” UCA art department faculty members; “From it to Thou: Being Conscious of the Sacred in Nature,” Peter Bella and James Gabbard, through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.
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.
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 Friday, Saturday and Tuesday, 359 C.W. Road, Building A, Judsonia. Music and dancing. (501) 288-1842.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every third Saturdayof the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Admission: $10. Season discount for members. (501) 915-8111.
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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CALL FOR ENTRIES early bird deadline Feb. 22, Hot Springs Film Festival, 659 Ouachita Ave., Hot Springs National Park. filmfreeway.com/HotSpringsDocumentaryFilmFestival or (501) 538-0452.
Letters
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NIGHTBIRD MYSTERY BOOK CLUB MONTHLY MEETING 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Nightbird Books, 205 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. (479) 443-2080.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
WRITER’S NIGHT OUT 6:30-8:30 p.m. every third Tuesday, Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary’s, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. villagewritingschoo.com or (479) 292-3665.
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.
“AN AMERICAN IN…” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Presented by Little Rock Winds. Tickets: $15, ages 65 and older $12, students free. lrwinds.org or (501) 666-0777.
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 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: BEETHOVEN’S “ODE TO JOY” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 and 3 p.m. Feb. 24, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Spoken word performers, 300-member choir and soloists. Tickets: $16-$68, active duty military and students $10. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761.
THE ART OF THE STRING QUARTET 7 p.m. Feb. 26, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Rhapsodies Chamber Music series. Tickets: $23, students and military $10. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761
DON FLEMONS 8 p.m. Feb. 21, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Tickets: $25-34. metrotix.com or (800) 293-5949.
PHILLI MOO AND THE JAZZ TRAP GIANTS 6 p.m. Saturday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. RSVP requested. wjcf.co/TrapJazz or (501) 748-0425.
THIRD MONDAY JAZZ NIGHT 7:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, The Lobby Bar, 320 W. Seventh St. (501) 374-2615.
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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BARRETT BABER 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Malco Theatre, 428 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. Free tickets available. warfieldconcerts.com or (870) 338-8327.
CONCERT FOR LOVERS 7-10 p.m. today, Fenix Fayetteville, 16 W. Center St., Fayetteville. Featuring Susan Shore, Michael Cockram, Emily Katz and Drew Pierce. (479) 200-7181.
DWIGHT YOAKAM 8 p.m. today, Temple Live, 200 N. 11th St., Fort Smith. Tickets: advance $59-$79 plus fees, increase $5 day of show. templelive.com or (479) 222-6186.
THE MCCRARY SISTERS 7:30 p.m. Friday, Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Tickets: $25-$35; senior citizens, students, faculty and staff $20-$28; ASU students $10-$15. astate.edu/tickets or (870) 972-3471.
PIANO DUO AT THE RITZ 7 p.m. Saturday, The Ritz Theater, 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. Performance by Gianlucca Strazzullo and Steven DiBlasi. Tickets: advance $20, at the door $25, children under 12 free with adult. artsmissco.org or (870) 762-1744.
THE PLATTERS, ORIGINAL CORNELL GUNTER’S COASTERS AND THE DRIFTERS 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $31.20-$39. (870) 633-4480.
STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. Feb. 24, Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa, Hot Springs. Tickets: $10, students free. (501) 767-5482.
VICTOR & PENNY AND THE LOOSE CHANGE ORCHESTRA 7:30-9 p.m. today, Faulkner Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, University of Arkansas campus, 525 Old Main, Fayetteville. Tickets: $10-$20. (479) 575-2793.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
AFRICAN-AMERICAN MAYORS’ PANEL noon-1 p.m. Feb. 25, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Avenue. Panel of four newly elected African-American mayors in Arkansas: Fort Smith Mayor George McGill, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, El Dorado Mayor Veronica-Smith-Creer and Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington; moderated by former Little Rock Mayor Lottie Shackleford. Reservations required. (501) 786-0525.
ARKANSAS SKATIUM 1311 S. Bowman Road. Valentine’s Skate, 6-8 p.m. today, $7, couple $10. (501) 227-4333.
ART IS IN CAKES 9807 W. Markham St. Baking and decorating classes. Cost: $65. artisincakes.com or (501) 240-6102.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS FREETHINKERS DISCUSSION GROUP 1-5 p.m. third Saturday of each month, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 351-4980.
CIRQUE D’AMOUR: A CABARET EXPERIENCE 7-10 p.m. today-Friday, Sway Nightclub, 412 Louisiana St. For ages 18 and older. Tickets: $20-$90. (501) 725-4975.
ECUMENICAL BUDDHIST SOCIETY 1516 W. Third St. EBS Kids, 3-4:30 p.m. third Sunday of the month. (501) 772-4732.
EPIPHANY – THE GLOW: THE HOPES AND AMBITIONS OF A RHYMER 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, The Center for Humanities and Arts (CHARTS), University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. (501) 812-2760.
HEALTH AND FITNESS FAIR 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 23, McCain Mall, 3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. simon.com/mall/mccain-mall or (501) 213-6580.
THE LEGACY OF THE LEGENDARY KOKY 7 p.m. Feb. 22, Central Arkansas Library System’s Ron Robinson Theater, Library Square, 100 River Market Ave. Photos, audio clips and panel discussion of Arkansas’ first radio station devoted toward a black audience. cals.org or (501) 918-3048.
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 $10.95, children 3-12 $9.95. Parking: $3. (501) 666-2406.
MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE 4-7 p.m. Feb. 28, The Chapel at Presbyterian Village, 510 N. Brookside Drive. “Let The Good Times Roll” Mardi Gras-themed dinner to benefit Presbyterian Village. Tickets: $40. (501) 225-1615.
THE MOTH 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, Robinson Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $38. themoth.org/events/the-moth-in-little-rock or (501) 244-8800.
P. ALLEN SMITH AGRITOURISM CONFERENCE 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service Office, 2301 S. University Ave. Cost: members $25, non-members $50. arkansas.com/arkansas-agritourism-association-conference or (870) 504-1306.
PARKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY MONTH PERFORMANCE 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Avenue. Original play written and performed by the students of Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School. (501) 786-0525.
PUNCHLINE PRIMETIME 8-10 p.m. today, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $15. (501) 372-0210.
THE SIERRA CLUB 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesday of the month, The Oyster Bar, 3003 W. Markham St. (501) 301-8280.
SPEAKER LUNCHEON SERIES noon Wednesday, Red Lobster, 3707 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. Different speaker on holistic healing, conscious awareness, and more each month. Donations accepted. (720) 339-7377.
TURNING 15 ON THE ROAD TO FREEDOM: MY STORY OF THE 1965 SELMA VOTING RIGHTS MARCH 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Center for Humanities and Arts, Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock. Story of Lynda Blackmon Lowery and 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery. Tickets: $25-$50, standing room $15. uaptc.edu/turning15 or (501) 812-2710.
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.
THE YARN AT SOUTH ON MAIN: “TRUE LOVE STORIES TOLD LIVE” 7 p.m. Tuesday, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Tickets: advance $15, at the door $20; ticket does not guarantee table seating, reservations must be made at South on Main. centralarkansastickets.com/events/love-stories or (501) 416-9553.
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BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Pre-registration required. Cost: $40 (includes cost of materials). arkansasstateparks.com or (479) 967-5516.
BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS EVENTS AND BRIDAL OPEN HOUSE 1-5 p.m. Feb. 23, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. Tours, wedding event vendors, raffles. (479) 750-2620.
CIRQUE ELOIZE: SALOON 7 p.m. Tuesday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Music acrobatic show by contemporary circus troupe. Tickets: $26-$49. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
INTRODUCTION TO KNITTING 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Magnolia Room, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Reservations required. Cost: members $20, non-members $35. garvangardens.org or (800) 366-4664.
NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERAN PATIENTS 10 a.m.-noon today, Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, 1100 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. Open-house, community leaders and public pass out Valentine’s Day cards to Veteran patients. (479) 444-5060.
RED DRESS HEARTI GRAS BALL AND BENEFIT DINNER 5 p.m. Saturday, Upstairs at the Grotto, 39 Spring St., Eureka Springs. Featuring Serrano-Torres; portion of proceeds donated to ECHO — Eureka Christian Health Outreach; beverages/full bar not included in ticket price. Tickets: $70. facebook.com/events/186978122026453/ or (479) 253-7333.
SOUTH ARKANSAS KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 23-24, Highland Airport Facility, 204 Ouachita 212-Veterans Road, Camden. Dog show, obedience trials and rally, lure coursing ability tests. arkansasdogs.dog or (870) 818-7588.
SWEETHEART LUNCH/EAGLE WATCH CRUISES 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Rocky Branch Marina, Hobbs State Park, 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Reservations and payment in advance. Cost: $40 plus tax. arkansasstateparks.com or (479) 789-5000.
WHITE COUNTY EXTENSION COMPLEX 2400 Old Searcy Landing Road, Searcy. Brown Bag Lecture Series: “Hydroponics for the Home Gardener,” Kyle Sanders, 12:05-1 p.m. Wednesday. Master gardening training Thursdays Feb. 21-March 21. uaex.edu/counties/white/programs.aspx or (501) 268-5394.
Theater
Central Arkansas
AIN’T MISBEHAVIN: THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21-23, Feb. 28-March 2; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 24 and March 3. The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $22; military, senior citizens and students $18. weekendtheater.org or (501) 374-3761.
THE BOOK OF MORMON 7:30 p.m. through Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Robinson Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $35-$128. celebrityattractions.com or (501) 244-8800.
THE ELVIS OF RUSSELLVILLE 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through March 30, The Joint Theater, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing Comedy Trio production. Reservations recommended. Tickets: $24. thejointargenta.comor (501) 372-0205.
NEWSIES THE MUSICAL Feb. 27-March 9, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Feb. 27-28 and March 5-7, 7:30 p.m. March 1-2 and 8-9, 2 p.m. March 3. Tickets: $20-$30. argentacommunitytheater.com or (501) 353-1443.
SECOND TIME AROUND through March 2, 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.
THIS LITTLE PIGGY WENT TO MARKET through Sunday, Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre, 501 E. Ninth St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. arkansasartscenter.org or (501) 372-4000.
Around Arkansas
AGATHA CHRISTIE’S A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Costumes welcome opening night. Tickets: $20; members, senior citizens and students $15; student members $10. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.
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.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR through Sunday and Feb. 21-24, Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $39, balcony seats $28. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
THE JUNGLE BOOK 7:30 p.m. Friday, The Forum Theater, 115 E. Monroe Ave., Jonesboro. Tickets: $13-$15; senior citizen, ASU and military $11-$13; children 12 and under $8. foajonesboro.org or (870) 935-2726.
PARADE 7 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market Street, Benton. Tickets: $15; senior citizens, military and college students $12; students $6. theroyalplayers.ticketleap.com or (501) 315-5483.
PASSION PLAY PART TWO 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Feb. 22, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Cabe Theatre, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Reservations recommended. hendrix.edu/theatrearts or (501) 450-1343.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
LINCOLN’S DREAM AND THE SURVIVOR 10 a.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Cold readings from scripts. Bring a head shot. (501) 374-3761.
