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. Music, art, food. Images to Ponder, First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and Maple streets. A combination art and photo show featuring mixed media. (501) 993-1234.
ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. "Lend Me Your Eyes," North Little Rock High School and University of Arkansas at Little Rock students, Friday-May 27; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 225-5600.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Art of Motion: Tango, 7 p.m. today, Milonga, 8. Feed Your Mind Friday: Arkansas Voices in the Gallery with David Clemons, noon Friday. Late Night: "Assembly Required: Hack into Your Social Justice Super Power," 6-10 p.m. Friday. Art Together tour for those on dementia spectrum, 10-11:30 a.m. Monday. Architecture and Design Network Lecture Series: "The Ed Cromwell Legacy," Charles Penix, Don Evans and Bill Worthen, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. "54th Annual Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition," through July 26. "30 Americans" and "A Humble Hum: Rhythm of the Potter's Wheel," recent work by resident artist Ashley Morrison, through June 21. "Paul Signac: Drawings and Watercolors: The James T. Dyke Collection," through July 19. "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. arkansasartscenter.org or (501) 372-4000.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "In Rose-Papered Rooms," Grace Mikell Ramsey, through May 23. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-0030.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Human Faces and Landscapes: Paintings by Sui Hoe Khoo" and "White River Memoirs," through July 25. "A Different State of Mind," Arkansas Society of Printmakers, through June 27. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. John Wooldridge, Friday-July 10. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Plein Air Painters of Arkansas," Victoria Harvey, Clarence Cash, Tom Herrin, Greg Lahti, Sean LeCrone, John Wooldridge, Diana Shearon, through June 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday and Sunday. (501) 375-2342.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Dinosaurs Around the World," through Oct. 18. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7; retired military, college students and ages 62 and over, $5; children 6-17, $3; active military and children under 6, free. (501) 374-4242.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "Common Threads," through May 31. "What's Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999," continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $10; military, 5-18 or 60 and older $8; under 5 free. (501) 916-9022.
ESTHER DEWITT NIXON LIBRARY 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. "Prehistory of the Jacksonville Area," continuing. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. (501) 457-5038.
GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. Works by Greg Lahti, through May 28. "WPA & Art From the Great Depression," through May 28. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211.
GALLERY 360 900 S. Rodney Parham Road. "Flora & Fauna," Rachel Trusty and Beth Whitlow, through May 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 993-0012.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. "Southern Landscapes," through Saturday. "National Silverpoint Invitational Exhibit," through June 27; Progressive Collectors reception, 6-9 p.m. today and 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. "National Silverpoint Invitational Exhibit," through June 27; Progressive Collectors reception, 6-9 p.m. today. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, by appointment Sunday. (501) 372-6822.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "(Everyday) Interpretations: Cindy Arsaga, Joe Morzuch and Adam Posnak," through Aug. 9. "Suggin Territory: The Marvelous World of Folklorist Josephine Graham," through Nov. 29. "Suyao Tian: Entangled Beauty," through June 7. "Recent Acquisitions," through Aug. 23. 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.
LAURA'S VISIONS 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church, 201 W. Fourth St., North Little Rock. Works by Laura Morris. (501) 837-1342.
L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. May exhibit: "Backyard Birds." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
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," continuing. 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.
MID-SOUTHERN WATERCOLORISTS 7-9 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Watercolor demonstration with Marlene Grimillion. Visitors welcome. midsouthernwatercolorists.com or (501) 941-0430.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. Screening of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy, performance and discussion with Darryl Littleton, 7 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.
M2 GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. Works by Lisa Krannichfeld, through June 12. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 225-6257.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Mindbender Mansion," through Sept. 7. Regular hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $10, children 1-12 $8. museumofdiscovery.org or (501) 396-7050.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. "Lights! Camera! Arkansas!" through July. "Different Spokes," through February 2016. Permanent exhibits: 1836 House of Representatives Chamber; "Pillars of Power," history of the Old State House; "On the Stump: Arkansas Politics, 1819-1919"; "First Families of Arkansas"; "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.
PAINT NITE 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Zin Wine Bar, 300 River Market Ave.; 7 p.m. Wednesday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road; 7 p.m. May 26, Bravo!, 17815 Chenal Parkway. Painting class with Adam Crockett. Cost: $25-$45. (501) 410-3252.
PYRAMID ART, BOOKS & CUSTOM FRAMING 1001 Wright Ave. "Page Turners: Original Illustrations by Bryan Collier," through June 13. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, by appointment Sunday. (501) 372-5824.
SCOTT PLANTATION SETTLEMENT 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Tours of historic buildings. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday through third weekend of November. Tours: $3, children under 12 $2. (501) 351-5737.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "Rivers, Buildings, Streets, Bridge," John Kushmaul, through May 29. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery III: MA Thesis Exhibition with Brady Forrester, Heather Beckwith, Yihan Wang, through June 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
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ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL 110 E. Main St., Mountain View. Sustainability Week with special workshops and lectures, May 23-30. Classes in papermaking, painting, beading, wood turning, clay, more. Call for schedule and tuition. arkansascraftschool.org or (870) 269-8397.
ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Call for artists: for display monthly at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Amateur Photography/Video Competition and Exhibition, deadline May 26-28; exhibit, June 7-30; reception, 1-3 p.m. June 7. Art camp, June 8-12, July 13-17, Aug. 3-6. Classes for all ages; call for schedule and costs. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME Vada Sheid Community Development Center, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Painting and design student exhibition, through July 1; reception, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 508-6196.
THE ART ODYSSEY 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Saturday, Arkansas Ozarks. Self-guided tour of artists' studios in the Arkansas Ozarks. Theartodyssey.com or (870) 580-0979.
ART ON THE GREEN 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Conway. Watercolor workshop with Sheila Parsons, 1 p.m. Fridays through May 29, potluck lunch. Oil painting with Bonnie McKay, take canvas, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 2 p.m. Wednesdays, $25-$100. (501) 205-1922.
THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Adults at Play: Printmaking & Pinot, 6-8 p.m. today; members $25, nonmembers $35. "Bombs, Bones & Bacteria," through June 20. "Exploring the Frontier: Arkansas 1540-1840," through Sept. 26. "Familiar Figures: Drawings by Alonzo Ford," through Saturday. 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. Spring Showcase Trail Experience, 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, through Friday. "Fish Stories: Early Images of American Game Fish," through Sept. 21. "Van Gogh to Rothko: Masterworks From the Albright-Knox Art Gallery," through June 1; $10, children 17 and under and members free. "Changing Perspectives of Native Americans," through Aug. 3. Demonstrations, classes, workshops, art talks. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Saturday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. crystalbridges.org or (479) 418-5700.
FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by Diana Foote and Joan Bland, through May. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-6476.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Call for artists: "Man vs. Machine: The Art of Expression and the Wired World," through July 1. "The Orlanda Series: Photographs by Anne Reichardt," through May 24. "Dawn Holder: New Work," through July 19. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; live models and studio space provided, take materials. 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. "Iris and Orchids in the Garden," silk paintings, through June 30, free. "Mystic Creatures: Topiary Art Takes Flight," through Aug. 31; $15, children ages 6-12 $5. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. (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.
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK CULTURAL CENTER Ozark Bathhouse, Bathhouse Row. "Arkansas Champion Trees: An Artist's Journey," through August. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. (501) 623-2824.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. May exhibit: Rebecca Thompson and Michael Ashley. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.
"MOSTLY LOCAL" EXHIBIT First Security Bank, 112 Volunteers Parkway, Clinton. Works by Joyce Hartmann, through Sept. 1. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday. (501) 745-6615.
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 Road, Fairfield Bay. Works by local artists, continuing. Guest artist Sheila Parsons, through June. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 680-2740.
ROGERS ART SWAP 5-8 p.m. Friday, Poor Richard's Art Gallery, 116 S. First St., Rogers. Take original art pieces to sell or swap. Cost: $15 for 10-by-10-foot space. Applications at the gallery. (479) 636-0417.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Flower Printing, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, ages 12-18. "Federals, Rebels & Bushwhackers," through Dec. 6. "Here Comes the Bride," through May 31. Finders Keepers, 1 p.m. last Friday of the month. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. rogersarkansas.com/museumor (479) 621-1154.
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "The Viewfinder," through June 1; artist reception, 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Call for entries: juried art competition, deadline May 30. Summer camps, various dates in June. Visual and performing arts classes for grades K-12; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, weekends by appointment. saac-arts.org or (870) 862-5474.
SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY 112-B Main St., Hardy. Works by members of the 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. "Duke Riley: See You at the Finish Line" and "Blue: Matter, Mood and Melancholy," through July. Hours: 24 hours daily; docent tours 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. (479) 286-6500.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. "Sue Johnson: Ready-Made Dream" and "Jennifer Levonian: Her Slip Is Showing and Other Stories," through June 1. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and before performances. (479) 443-5600.
Dance
Central Arkansas
AMERICAN LEGION POST 1 DANCES 315 E. Capitol Ave. Music and dances, 7 p.m. first and third Friday, 6:30 p.m. every Sunday. Admission $5. (501) 372-2608.
ARKANSAS FESTIVAL BALLET 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theater, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Hansel & Gretel, a Storybook Ballet. Tickets: $20, students $15; at the door $25, students at the door $20. arkansasdance.org or (501) 227-5320..
Film
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS HISTORIC FILM PRIZE COMPETITION SCREENING 6 p.m. May 22, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. (501) 324-9786.
MOVIES AT MACARTHUR MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 E. Ninth St. Time of Fear, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 376-4602.
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ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA 7 p.m. May 21, Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton; Cinemark Towne Centre, 201 Skyline Drive, Conway. Stratford Festival production. Tickets: $17; ages 65 and older and students $16; children $15. (501) 776-2282 (Benton) or (501) 450-7558(Conway) or stratfordfestivalhd.com.
Letters
Central Arkansas
BUTLER CENTER BOOK PARTY 6 p.m. May 21, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Celebration of new releases: They'll Do to Tie To! The Story of Hood's Arkansas Toothpicks, Maj. Calvin L. Collier; Arky: The Saga of the USS Arkansas, Ray and Steven Hanley; To Can the Kaiser: Arkansas and the Great War, Guy Lancaster and Michael D. Polston. (501) 918-3033.
WORDSWORTH BOOKS 5920 R St. Book signings and author appearances: The Alchemy of My Mortal Form, Sandy Longhorn, 1:30-3 p.m.; In the Home of the Famous Dead: Collected Poems, Jo McDougall, 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday; Ginger Snaps: A Jack Patterson Thriller, Webb Hubbell, 3-4:30 p.m. May 23. (501) 663-9198.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
Music
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.
COLORS OF RHYTHM 6 p.m. May 23, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, 2801 S. University Ave. Percussion concert by Melodious Trio. Tickets: $15, reservations requested. Free baby-sitting, deadline May 21. (501) 231-7829.
IBLA FOUNDATION BEST OF THE BEST Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Competition winners perform. Tickets: $10, children $5. (501) 353-1443.
LITTLE ROCK FOLK CLUB 7:30 p.m. Friday, Thomson Hall, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1818 Reservoir Road. Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore. Tickets: $20, students $10, children 12 and under free. (501) 663-0634.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 Main St. Local Live: Fret & Worry, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 244-9660.
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION 2:30-5 p.m. first and third Sundays of the month, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. (501) 246-4340.
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BERRYVILLE SYMPHONIA SPRING CONCERT 3 p.m. Sunday, Berryville First United Methodist Church, 400 Eureka Ave., Berryville. (216) 225-6512.
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Saturday, Historic Washington State Park, north of Hope. Eddie & Martha Adcock, the Hartley Family, more. (870) 777-3640.
BLUEGRASS MONDAY 7 p.m. Monday, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. The Darrell Webb Band. KASU-FM, 91.9, concert series. Suggested donation: $5. (870) 972-2367.
FORT SMITH SYMPHONY 7:30 p.m. Saturday, ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. "Fate and the Phoenix." Tickets: $35 and $40, students $15 and $20. (479) 452-7575.
FRONT PORCH STAGE 7 p.m. Saturday, courthouse lawn, downtown Mount Ida. (870) 867-2761.
STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. May 24, Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa, Hot Springs. Dance music, new waltz arrangements. Admission: $10, students free. (501) 767-5482.
STRAWBERRY JAM noon Saturday, North Central Arkansas Amphitheater, 225 Prince Cemetery Road, north of Bald Knob. Performers include White River Monzter Reunion, Strangelove, Ransom, Luke Williams Band. Gates open at 10 a.m. Tickets: advance $20, day of show $25; children 10 and under free with paying adult. (501) 626-7403.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Steve Miller Band with Matthew Curry, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $31-$75.50. Dave Matthews Band, 7 p.m. Tuesday, sold out. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS HUNTER/JUMPER ASSOCIATION HORSE SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Applewood Farm, 18123 Lawson Road. (501) 416-0366.
BOATS, BIKES AND BREWS 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Rockwater Marina, 1600 Rockwater Blvd., North Little Rock. Test-drive boats and bicycles, wakeboard and surf demonstrations, beer and root beer for sale. (501) 347-8275.
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.
CUISINE AT CALVARY 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Calvary Baptist Church, 5700 Cantrell Road. Food truck meet. (501) 663-8303.
DITCH THE KEYS WEEK Friday-May 22, central Arkansas. Bike to Work Day, Friday. Bike to Play Day, Saturday. Car Free Sunday. Carpool to School or Work Day, Monday. Walk to School or Work Day, Tuesday. Bus to School or Work Day, Wednesday. Telecommute to Work Day, May 21. Social Friday, May 22. ditchthekeys.com.
GREATER LITTLE ROCK CAMERA CLUB 6 p.m. second Thursday of each month, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Speakers, discussions. Digital and film cameras. (501) 614-9098.
HEALTH FAIR 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Longley Baptist Church, 9900 Geyer Springs Road. Screenings, consultations. (501) 565-2092.
LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31, Tuesdays June 2-Aug. 25, River Market Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave. (501) 375-2552.
MARY AND FRIENDS 7 p.m. Friday, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Fundraiser with Mary Steenburgen, Ted Danson, auctions and music for the Oxford American. Tickets: $200. (501) 374-0000, Extension 206.
MORE THAN ENOUGH MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4501 Rahling Road. Garage sale "with a twist." (501) 868-5848.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Trade Days/Swap Meet, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, booth rental: $10. Arkansas River Systems During the Civil War presentation, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. May 23. 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.
PROMENADE LADIES NIGHT OUT 6 p.m. today, Promenade Courtyard, 17711 Chenal Parkway. (501) 821-5552.
ROCKING REAMERS GLASS SHOW & SALE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, 2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock. (501) 246-1339.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Screenings: How to Change the World, 5:30 p.m. and Crocodile Gennadiy, 8 p.m. today. (501) 683-5239.
WILD GAME (AND MORE) DINNER 6 p.m. May 21, Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock. With Steve "Wildman" Wilson. Tickets: $5. Benefits Lakewood Elementary School. (501) 753-6186.
ZUMBA ZONE FUNDRAISER 10 a.m.-noon May 23, 13024 Arkansas 365 S., Wrightsville; Optimist Club of Arkansas event. With Kim and Lawanna. Cost: $8, two people $10. (501) 681-8191.
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BLONDES VS. BRUNETTES 1 p.m. Friday, Football Field, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Alzheimer's Association Flag Football Fundraiser. (501) 265-0027.
BRYANT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 6 p.m. today, Mabel Boswell Memorial Library, 201 Pricket Road, Bryant. Nancy Hendricks will portray Lydia Dodd, mother of David O. Dodd. (501) 249-9655.
CAMDEN EMS APPRECIATION WEEK RECEPTION 2 p.m. Tuesday, Central Fire Station, 140 Van Buren St., Camden. (870) 836-2413.
FITNESS EVENT 6-8 p.m. Friday, McClure Fitness, 1200 Library Drive, Benton. Classes, trunk show. (501) 269-1662.
5K MUSTANG COLOR RUN 8 a.m. May 23, Perry County Fairgrounds, Perryville. Benefits boys basketball team. Registration: by Friday $20, after $25. (501) 889-2326.
FULTON COUNTY HOMECOMING FESTIVAL May 22-23, Courthouse Square, Salem. Street dance, open street market, food booths, Apple Pie 5K Run, Terrapin Race, music and parade. (870) 895-5565.
HERITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL May 23, Menard Heritage Park, Gillett. Tournaments, barbecue cook-off, music, children's activities.(870) 830-5410.
LIFETOUCH HOSPICE BALLOON RELEASE 12:15 a.m. Friday, Columbia County Courthouse, 1 Court Square, Magnolia. (866) 378-0388.
LITTLE ROCK COMIC CON 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Benton Event Center, 17322 Interstate 30, Benton. Panels, film showings, sales. Admission: $5, children 8 and under free. VIP party with David Kaye and Michael McConnohie, 4:30-7 p.m. VIP: $50. (501) 786-9951.
MAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS through May, Eureka Springs. Parades, performances, displays, dinners. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.com or (479) 253-7333.
MID-AMERICA PHOTOGRAPHY SYMPOSIUM Saturday-Sunday, Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, Eureka Springs. Registration: both days $150, pre-symposium workshops $30, keynote dinner $30. mapsym.org or (479) 521-1212.
MISSISSIPPI RIVER STATE PARK 2955 Arkansas 44, Marianna. Kayak tour, 2 p.m. Sunday; with kayak rental $12, without $6. Workshops, tours, programs. (870) 295-4040.
MUSTANGS ON THE MOUNTAIN SHOW & SHINE 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 24, Museum of Automobiles, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Entry fee: $20. (501) 727-5427.
NORTH/SOUTH SHOOTOUT CHAMPIONSHIP BOAT RACES Friday-Sunday, Lake Ludwig, Arkansas 21, three miles north of Clarksville. National Boat Racing Association event. Test racing, noon-5 p.m. Friday. Racing, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 754-2340.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Ozark Seed Swap, 1-4 p.m. May 23. Admission unless otherwise indicated: $12, children ages 6-12 $7. (870) 269-3851.
PARROT ISLAND OUTDOOR WATERPARK GRAND OPENING 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 23, Ben Geren Park, 7300 Zero St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $15, under 48 inches $10, children under 3 free. (479) 788-6550.
RACE AND WALK TO END LUPUS 8 a.m. Saturday, Mid-America Park, 101 College Drive, Hot Springs. The Norma Lampert Memorial Lupus Springers Race and Walk to End Lupus is hosted by the Lupus Foundation of Arkansas. lupus-arkansas.com or (501) 525-9380.
RESORT CITY REGIONAL BRIDGE TOURNAMENT through Sunday, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Entry: $16, American Contract Bridge League members $12, newcomers and ages 85 and older $6, students $5. (501) 922-3715.
ROLLER DERBY 6 p.m. Sunday, Starlight Skatium, 612 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. NWA Natural Disasters vs. Maidens of Mayhem. Admission: $10. (850) 443-6097.
SPRING SHOPPING SPECTACULAR 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Benton Event Center, 17322 Interstate 30, Benton. Vendors featuring women and children's boutiques, arts and crafts, beauty, makeup and jewelry. (501) 772-2021.
TASTE OF OPERA 6 p.m. May 28, 1886 Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs. Music performances, wine tasting, dinner. Tickets: $55. (479) 253-8595.
WALKS THROUGH HISTORY 11 a.m. Saturday, Carroll County Courthouse, downtown Berryville. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program event. (501) 324-9880.
Theater
Central Arkansas
ACTING UP 9 a.m.-noon June 8-19, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Summer arts program for grades 2-8. Cost: $175. Deadline, Monday. (501) 353-1443.
I LOVE YOU, BUT YOU'RE SITTING ON MY CAT through June 5, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy company. Show times: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $22. (501) 372-0205.
A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR BASEMENT Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road, May 19-June 20. A Church Basement Ladies musical. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday matinee, 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Show times: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Sunday matinee, 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $31-$35, children 15 and under $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.
PROJECT ELAN 7 p.m. through Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Summer Musical Theater Intensive production. Tickets: $30. (501) 378-0405.
THE RAINMAKER through Saturday, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday matinee, 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Show times: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Sunday matinee, 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $31-$35, children 15 and under $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.
Around Arkansas
THE GREAT PASSION PLAY 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs. Show times: 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday through May 23, Thursday-Saturday May 28-July 25, Tuesdays June 2-Aug. 11. Tickets: $26.50, ages 12-16 $16.50, children 4-11 $12.50. (800) 882-7529.
KIDSTAGE SUMMER SESSION 4-6 p.m. May 26-29 and 8-11 a.m. Monday through Friday beginning June 1, Performing Arts Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch St., Searcy. Will produce Annie Jr. for June 25-27. Registration: $75. Tech class for grades 7-12 noon -3 p.m. starting June 1. Registration $75. Parents meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 368-0111.
TIMBER! 7 p.m. today, 8 p.m. Friday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. Cirque Alfonse production. Tickets: $15-$35. (479) 443-5600.
YOUTH THEATRE OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM June 1-27, Snow Fine Arts Center, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Registration: $350. uca.edu/theatre or (501) 450-5092.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Karaoke with Larry the TableGuy, Thursdays. Jazz @ The Afterthought, Mondays, $5. Carl Mouton, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Open Mic Acoustic Showcase, Wednesdays. afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196.
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Brian Ramsey, Ace's Wild, today. Alex Summerlin, Ramona & The Soul Rhythms, Friday. Greg Madden, RVS, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Happy hour bands start at 5 or 5:30 p.m., headline bands at 9. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.
THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Big Dam Horns, 10:30 p.m. Friday, $5. Mainland Divide, Colin vs. Adam, 9 p.m. Saturday, $5. Hogging the Mic stand-up comedy, 8 p.m. Tuesday. The Joint Venture comedy improv, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $8. Argenta Arts Acoustic Arts Series: Vicki Genfan, 7:30 p.m. May 21, $20. (501) 372-0210.
JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. Blue October, Harvard of the South, Ashleigh Stone, 7:30 p.m. today, $27. Copeland, Canopy Climbers, 6:30 p.m. Friday, $16. Salsa dancing, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. Joe Diffie, Shari Bales, 9 p.m. Saturday, $25. Hellyeah, Devour the Day, Archer, 8 p.m. Sunday, $23. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Paul Hooper, through Saturday. Drew Thomas, Wednesday-May 23. Ladies Night, first Thursday of the month, free for women. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $7, Friday-Saturday $10. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.
WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Nerd Eye Blind, Friday. Raising Grey, Saturday. Cover: $7 unless otherwise indicated. (501) 224-7665.
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