Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ACANSA GALLERY & STORE 413-A Main St., North Little Rock. "Facialogue: Dialogue with Faces" through Mar. 15. (501) 416-0973.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 2510 Cantrell Road. 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. arkansasartscenter.org or (501) 372-4000.
ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. "Ab-Strackt" gallery, through Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. artgrouparkansas.com or (501) 690-2193
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock. "The Mighty Mississippi: HeART and Soul of the Southern Delta," through Mar. 22. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. clintonlibrary.gov or (501) 374-4242.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "That '70s Exhibit" through Mar. 22. Admission: $10; students, seniors, military $8. Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 916-9022.
GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. New works by Marcus McAllister and Katherine Strause, through March 14. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "Vice and Virtue," through April 5. "Stitched Together: A Treasury of Arkansas Quilts," through Oct. 21. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 324-9351. 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. historicarkansas.org or (501) 324-9346.
L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Ducks in Arkansas, Impersonating the Impressionists and Religious Art" exhibits, through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
LOUIE'S ANTIQUE FRAMING & GALLERY 1509 Mart Drive, Suite A. Works by Doris Williamson Mapes, Hazel Sweeney, Carol Bosewell, Alica McCallum. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 907-6240.
M2 GALLERY 1300 Main St., Ste B. "M2S: Self-Portraits," through April 14. Normal business hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m Tuesday-Saturday. m2lr.com or (501) 225-6257
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. "Death By Design: The Secret Holocaust of Wrightsville, Arkansas," Friday, noon, 5 p.m.; 1 p.m. Saturday.mosaictemplarscenter.com or (501) 683-3593.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. Permanent exhibits: "Arkansas' First Ladies' Gowns"; 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"; "As Long as Life Shall Last: The Legacy of Arkansas Women." 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.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Antique tractor and engine show, exhibits of past agricultural equipment, continuing. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $4, children 6-12 $3, plus tax. (501) 961-1409.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK SEQUOYAH RESEARCH CENTER 5820 Asher Ave., Suite 500. "Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nation's Armed Forces," produced by the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (501) 569-8336.
WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. Lanterns! Friday through Sunday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. wildwoodpark.org or (501) 821-7275.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Improv Theatre for Teens, 4 p.m. March 5. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. lamanlibrary.org or (501) 758-1720.
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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Art classes for adults, teens, children; call for schedule and prices. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. rivervalleyartscenter.org or (479) 968-2452.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Bradbury Art Museum, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. "NEXUS: Selections from the Permanent Collection," opening reception 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. March 5. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567.
THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. "From the Vault: Works From the Permanent Collection," through Aug. 15. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.asc701.org or (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. calicorockmuseum.com or (870) 297-4129.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. "Hank Willis Thomas: All Things Being Equal," through April 20. State of the Art II, through May 24. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Thursday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; closed Tuesday. crystalbridges.org or (479) 418-5700.
DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. "1920: An Exceptional Election Year" exhibit, through Dec. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tu
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GALLERY 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. "The Art of Jazz exhibit," through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. eacc.edu or (870) 633-4480.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. "William Rainey Photography," Mar. 1-Mar. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission to gardens: $15, children 4-12 $5. garvangardens.org or (501) 262-9300.
HARDING UNIVERSITY 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. "Small Works on Paper" exhibit, Friday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. ArkansasArts.org or (501) 324-9767.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Girls in STEM - The Science of IMPROV, Mar. 7 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $9; 65 and older and children 3-12, $7. (501) 767-3461.
NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Our Towne Conference and Visitors Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by 32 artists, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2740.
RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 East B St., Russellville. "13th Annual Beaux Arts," 6-9 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. rivervalleyartscenter.org or (479) 968-2452.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 313 S. 2nd St., Rogers. "Reflections of the Black Experience," 4 p.m. through Mar. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. rogershistoricalmuseum.org or (479) 621-1154.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MUSEUM 2475 N. Hatch Ave., Fayetteville. "Preserve the Past Workshop," 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Price: $15. (479) 575-4370.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Torreyson Library, 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway. Student Art Competitive, March 3-13. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. (501) 852-2274.
WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE "Art in its Natural State," 1 Rockefeller Drive, Morrilton. Ten artists from across the South display their temporary outdoor installations. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. (866) 972-7778.
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.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Admission: $10. Season discount for members. (501) 915-8111.
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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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.
Film
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
ARGENTA FILM SERIES Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies. Tickets: $8. (501) 205-0400.
DOGTOWN FILM SERIES Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. argentacommunitytheater.org or (501) 353-1443.
KIDS DREAM SUMMER FILM SERIES 10 a.m. Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays. 11300 Bass Pro Parkway. All showings are $3. MarcusTheatres.comor (501) 319-6799.
MARKET STREET CINEMA 1504 Merrill Drive. (501) 766-1132.
RETRO FILM SERIES Movie Tavern Little Rock, 1300 Bass Pro Parkway. Showtime: noon Sunday, 7 p.m. weekdays. Tickets: $5. movietavern.com/retro-series or (501) 319-6799.
TERROR TUESDAYS SUMMER SERIES 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Central Arkansas Library System Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $2. (501) 320-5715.
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MOVIES AT THE MILLER deltaculturalcenter.com or (870)-338-4350.
Letters
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
ARKANSAS HERITAGE Diamond Conference Room, 1100 North St. Memoir Writing Workshop: First Draft-Chapter One, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 10. Price: $15. (501) 324-9775.
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.
RIVER MARKET POETS 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 603-0290.
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STONES THROW BREWING 402 E. Main St. Settlers of Captan Game Night, 6 p.m. March 3. 90's Trivia-Movies with Clinton, 6 p.m. March 10. (501) 244-9154.
Music
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday of the month, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. 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.
HOMAGE AND HEROES 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Tickets: $12-$15. lrwinds.org or (501) 666-0777.
PIANO RECITAL 1 p.m. Sunday, Unitarian Church, 1818 Reservoir Road. (501) 225-1503.
RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 Main St. Friday 9p.m.-10 p.m. Sean Fresh & The Nasty Fresh Crew. Tickets: $10-$15. southonmain.com or (501) 244-9660.
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ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL 7:30 p.m. March 7, Eureka Springs Auditorium, 36 S. Main St. Eureka Springs. Tickets: $49-$59. theaud.org or (479) 253-7788.
BOOMTOWN OPRY 7 p.m. every second Saturday, 917 W. Oak St., El Dorado. Tickets: $15-$25; ages 12 and under $10. itickets.com or (870) 665-9315.
THE CALLED TOUR 7-10 p.m. March 6, Evangel Temple, 1201 Towson Ave., Fort Smith. Religion Pop Rock. Tickets: $18.50-$75. eventbrite.com or (877) 234-3847.
GEORGIA ON MY MIND: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF RAY CHARLES 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St, Conway. Tickets: $30-$50. uca.edu/Reynolds or (501) 450-3265.
LIVE AT FIVE 5 p.m.-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Tickets: $5-$10. 870) 536-3375.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Mountain View Spring Bluegrass Festival, 6 p.m.-10p.m. March 12. ozarkfolkcenter.com or (870) 269-3851.
SOUTH ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m., El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, 100 W. Eighth St., El Dorado. Tickets: $20, ages 65 and older $15, college students $10, children $5. (870) 862-0521.
TEMPLE LIVE 200 N. 11th St., Fort Smith. Reckless Kelly, 8 p.m. March 5. Tickets: $20-$25. templelive.com or (479) 222-6186.
WALTON ARTS CENTER'S BAUM WALKER HALL 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Trisha Yearwood's "Every Girl Tour," 8 p.m. March 6. Tickets: $55.50-$75.50.waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
Special events
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
ARKANSAS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Old State House Museum, 300 W. Markham St. (501) 324-8641.
ARKIE PUB TRIVIA 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Stone's Throw Brewing, 402 E. Ninth St. (501) 244-9154.
ART IS IN CAKES 9807 W. Markham St. Baking and decorating classes. Cost: $65 per class. artisincakes.com or (501) 240-6102.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS DOLL CLUB 2 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 517-0936.
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.
FESTIVAL OF LAUGHS 7 p.m. March 8, Robinson Performance Hall. Tickets: $52-$75. (501) 376-4781.
HEIFER VILLAGE 1 World Ave. Heifer Hour activities geared for children K-5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. second Saturday of the month. heifer.org/village or (501) 907-2952.
THE JOINT THEATER 301 Main St. #102, North Little Rock. Punch Line Stand-Up Comedy, 8 p.m. every Tuesday. Tickets: $5. The Joint Venture weekly improv comedy, 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Tickets: $10. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
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 1 Zoo Drive. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $12.95, seniors $2 off regular admission, children 3 and up $9.95. littlerockzoo.com or (501) 661-7200.
MONSTER JAM 7 p.m. Feb. 29, 1 p.m. March 1, Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive, North Little Rock. Tickets: $17-$47. ticketmaster.com or (501) 975-9001.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Antique tractor and engine show, exhibits of past agricultural equipment, continuing. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $4, children 6-12 $3, plus tax. (501) 961-1409.
PUNCH LINE STAND-UP COMEDY 8 p.m. every Tuesday, The Joint, 301 Main St. #102, North Little Rock. Open mic nights. Tickets: $5. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
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.
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.
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1894 CITY MARKET SECOND SATURDAY TRADE DAYS 8-5 p.m. second Saturday of every month, 1894 City Market, 105 Olive St., Texarkana. Handmade crafts, food, fun. Guided tours will be given on the hour. (870) 772-5026.
ARKANSAS FALLEN RIDERS BREAKFAST 9:15 a.m. first Saturday of the month, First Christian Church, 3911 S. Hazel St., Pine Bluff. Donations. (870) 247-2522.
JAPANESE FOOD AND CULTURE 6 p.m.-9 p.m. March 7, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 228 Spring St., Hot Springs. Tickets: $10-$40. prekindle.com or (501) 318-7237.
NWACC SPRING ARTS & CULTURE FESTIVAL 8 a.m.-6 p.m. March 2-5, North West Arkasas Community College, 1 College Drive, Bentonville. nwacc.edu or (479) 619-9222.
Theater
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
BLACK & GOLD 7:30 p.m. March 7, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. 7th St. Tickets: $35 advanced, $50 at door. centralarkansastickets.com or (501) 492-3985.
SWEAT 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Thursday-Sunday, The Weekend Threater, 1001 W. 7th St. Tickets: $12-$16. weekendtheater.org or (501) 374-3761.
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GOD OF CARNAGE 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Tickets: $10-$15. (870) 972-3471.
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