Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. 60th Anniversary Delta Exhibition, through Aug. 26. Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition, through July 22. "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. Works by Carol Spencer Morris, Ned Perme, Ann Presley, Susan Plunkett, Vonda Rainey. Satellite gallery in lobby of the Little Rock Marriott; live painting and Second Friday Art Night, 5-7 p.m. Friday. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. New works by Kyle Boswell and Kathy Bay, through Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 664-0030.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Landscapes," Andrew Rogerson, through Aug. 25. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. www.butlercenter.org or (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "....to be con't" N. Scott, through June 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CENTER FOR HUMANITIES AND ARTS University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. "Champion Trees of Arkansas," Linda Williams Palmer, through July 27. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.*
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Polaroid, Pinholes, Photograms and Processes," through June 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday, all day Sunday. (501) 375-2342.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics," through Aug. 5. 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. "You May Kiss the Bride," through Aug. 19. "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.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St. North Little Rock. "Southern Abstraction," through June 16. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "The Medium is the Message: Experimental Photography in Arkansas," through Friday. "These Various Threads I Drew: Needlework Samplers From the Permanent Collection," through June. 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. June exhibit: "Go West, Young Man!" Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. June 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. "Monterey Bay," Suzanne Mosley, through June 15. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.
M2 GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. "INK," printmakers Warren Criswell, Neal Harrington and Evan Lindquist, through June 22. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 225-6257.
MATT MCLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St. "Utopia Dystopia," Charles Henry James, through June 28. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 725-8508.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. Juneteenth Celebration, noon June 16. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Diamonds," through Oct. 21. 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. Celebrate Arkansas Statehood: 182nd Anniversary with period games, characters, refreshments, noon-5 p.m. Saturday. "A Piece of My Soul: Quilts by Black Arkansans," through March 2019; "Cabinet of Curiosities," through fall 2018. "True Faith, True Light: The Devotional Art of Ed Stilley," through early 2018. 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." 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.
RED DOOR GALLERY 3715 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. reddoorgalleryonline.com or (501) 753-5227.
SECOND FRIDAY ART NIGHT 5-8 p.m. second Friday of the month, downtown art galleries and museums. Open house, new exhibits, entertainment. (501) 324-9351.
WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. "Young at Art: A Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations," through June 17. 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. Episcopal Collegiate Senior Art Show, through Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. lamanlibrary.org or (501) 758-1720.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Dustin Bork & Heidi Carlsen-Rogers' Spring Exhibition, through Saturday. "Fascination," Culture Shock Art Collective, June 16-July 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 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.
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. "Fire & Fiber: New Works by Sofia V. Gonzalez and David Clemons," through July 28. "UAPB and ASC: Five Decades of Collaboration," through Nov. 3. "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.
BAUM GALLERY OF FINE ART University of Central Arkansas, McCastlain Hall 145, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.
CALICO ROCK MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 104 Main St., Calico Rock. "The Jot 'Em Down Store" and "One-Room School," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 297-4129.
CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM 930 Clinton Drive, Fayetteville. "Clinton Meets Kennedy," continuing. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission: $8. (479) 444-0066.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. "The Beyond: Georgia O'Keeffe and Contemporary Art," through Sept. 3. 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.
FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Bonnie Hookman, through June. 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) 884-4930.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "It's Alive!" RAM Annual Invitational, Friday-Sept. 2; reception, 5-7 p.m. today, members free, non-members $10. The Touch Gallery, through Dec. 19. 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.
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. June exhibit: "Warming Trends." Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. DinoTrek, continuing. Classes for adults, 5-7 p.m. last Saturday of the month, $5 plus museum admission. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), for ages 8 and older, 10 a.m.-noon every first Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Techno Gramp Camp, 10 a.m. every second Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Science Society, 5-7 p.m. every last Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.
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. New works by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E 5th St., El Dorado. Gay Bechtelheimer, "Recent Works," through June 28. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekends by appointment. (870) 862-5474.
SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY 112-B Main St., Hardy. Works by members of Spring River Artists Guild. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (870) 856-2507.
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.
BALLROOM LATIN AND SWING DANCE 7-10:30 p.m. every second and fourth Friday, , Care Link Center, 1200 S. Cleveland St. Free lessons at 7 p.m., dance starts at 8 p.m. Members are $10, guests $15, and students $7. (501) 673-4090.
CARELINK FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER 12th and Cleveland streets. Little Rock Country Dancers, the waltz on June 15, 7-10 p.m. first and third Fridays; lessons 7-7:45 p.m.; members $5, guests $8, students $3; littlerockcountrydancers.com, lrcd.president.2016@gmail.com or (501) 821-9353. 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, students $7; blsdance.org, (501) 673-4090. Little Rock Bop Club, 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday; beginning swing-dance lessons (free with admission), 7-8 p.m.; members $4, guests $7; littlerockbopclub.com or (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.
DANCE2FIT 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday, Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Workout that incorporates hip-hop dance moves. (501) 758-1720.
LET'S DANCE STUDIO Tanglewood Center, 7509 Cantrell Road. Ballroom dance, 7-10 p.m. second Saturday of the month, $12, first visit $5. Latin and swing dance, lesson 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. third and fifth Fridays, $13. 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 Saturday and Tuesday, 359 C.W. Road, Building A, Judsonia. This week: Ronnie Hall & Mystic Country. Music and dancing. (501) 288-1842.
SPA CITY BOP AND SWING DANCE CLUB 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Friday of the month, VFW, 2231 E. Grand Ave., 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
CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES 7 p.m. select Tuesdays, Riverdale 10 Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. The Godfather Part 2, Tuesday. Tickets: $9. riverdale10.com or (501) 296-9955.
MOVIES IN THE PARK sundown (approximately 8:30 p.m.) every Wednesday in June and July, First Security Amphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave. Zootopia, Wednesday. moviesintheparklr.net or (501) 375-2552.
TWO DOLLAR TERROR TUESDAYS 6 p.m. every Tuesday in June and July, Ron Robinson Theater, Central Arkansas Library System, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $2. ronrobinsontheater.org or (501) 320-5715.
Letters
Central Arkansas
PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON AND AUTHOR JAMES PATTERSON 6 p.m. Saturday, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Kumpuris Distinguished lecture series, discussion of book The President is Missing. Pre-signed books for pre-ortder at WordsWorth Books. clintonschool.uasys.edu or (501) 683-5200.
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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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. 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 DULCIMER SOCIETY 2-4 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. Mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer players. Annual membership: $12. Meeting free. (501) 661-1129.
ARKANSAS JAZZ HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY AND CELEBRATION 8-11 p.m. June 18, Capital Hotel, 111 W. Markham St. Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation installation of 2018 inductees followed by performance. Tickets: $20. (501) 225-2891.
DYNAMQ 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, 109 & Co., 109 Main St. Reggae party series every other weekend through September. Admission: $7. (501) 744-8842.
GRAND OLD FLAG 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, MacArthur Park, 503 E. Ninth St. Little Rock Wind Symphony concert. Bring chairs or blankets. (501) 666-0777.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 7:15 p.m. Friday, Lakewood Village shopping area, 2851 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock. Lawn chairs and blankets recommended. nlrcommunityband.com or (501) 758-2576.
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW AND JOSHUA HEDLEY 8 p.m. today, Clinton Presidential Lawn, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Tickets: advance $30, day of show $35. (800) 745-3000.
SHANIA TWAIN 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $29.95-$149.95 plus fees. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
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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ARTOSPERE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA 7 p.m. June 19, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $10-$50. (479) 443-5600.
BOOMTOWN OPRY 7 p.m. Saturday, El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, 100 W. Eighth St., El Dorado. Tickets: $10, children under 12 free. Benefits El Dorado Boys and Girls Club. (870) 665-9315.
THE FUNKY KNUCKLES 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Sunrise Stage, 2781 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. Tickets: $10-$14. (479) 442-7021.
LORRIE MORGAN 7:30 p.m. June 15, Hempstead Hall, University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana, 2500 S. Main St., Hope. Tickets: $35-$75. or (870) 722-8565.
MAGIC SPRINGS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 8-10 p.m. Magic Springs Theme & Waterpark, 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Queensryche with Warrant & Great White, Saturday. Crowder, June 16. Price: concert only $8; advance admission $19.99; at the gate $29.99, under 48" or over 55 years $21.99; season pass $64.99. (501) 624-0100.
MUSIC ON THE MEADOW 5-7 p.m. each Sunday, Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkwaysinfo@gmail.com or (479) 634-3791.
NATIONAL PARK RADIO 5 p.m. June 16, 170 Ranger Road, St. Joe. Steel Creek Concert, educational booths and food vendors. Free admission. nationalparkradio.com/buffaloriver or (870) 439-2502.
THE STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. June 17, Arlington Resort Hotel, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Admission: $10, kids under 12 free. (501) 767-5482.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
THE ADDICTED BRAIN 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. today, Wolfe Street Center, 1015 Louisiana St. Topics include: the chemistry of addiction is a disease, intervention modalities, treatment approaches, levels of care and the family in recovery. Registration required. eventbrite.com or (501) 725-8008.
ARKANSAS WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE 7-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Faith Christian Center Church, 6706 T. P. White Drive, Jacksonville. (501) 605-3472.
ART IS IN CAKES 9807 W. Markham St. Baking and decorating classes. Cost: $65. artisincakes.com or (501) 240-6102.
BERNICE GARDEN VINTAGE AND CRAFT MARKET 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, The Bernice Garden, 1401 Main St. (501) 410-3938.
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.
"DEALING WITH CONFLICT" 10 a.m.-noon June 20, Department of Arkansas Heritage headquarters, 1100 North St. Registration: $10, required by June 15. janet.perkins@arkansas.gov or (501) 3254-9775.
EAST VILLAGE STREET FOOD JAM 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 16, Clinton Presidential Center lawn, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Music, food trucks, beer garden, kids zone, bounce houses. Tickets: $5, children under 5 free. downtownlr.com or (501) 375-0121.
FAMILY TENNIS NIGHT 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Burns Park Tennis Center, 4000 Joe Poch Road, North Little Rock. Introducing families to tennis. Pizza, water, rackets and balls provided. familytennisnight.com or (770) 368-8200.
HEIFER URBAN FARM FEST 7-10 p.m. today, Heifer Village and Urban Farm, 1 World Ave. Food trucks, local brews, mingle with the animals, tour gardens, miniature golf. Tickets: $40-$50. (877) 248-6437.
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.
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 and children 1-12 $9.95. (501) 666-2406.
MARTIAL ARTS FOR WOMEN AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE 10 a.m.-11 a.m. every Thursday in June and July, Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott St. Based on Vietnamese mixed martial art Cuong Nhu. Cost: $10 per class. (501) 507-3642.
QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 9 a.m. second Monday of the month, Darragh Room, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 S. Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 318-0947.
RIVER CITIES DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 7 p.m. June 15 and 8 a.m. June 16, Lake Willastein, Lake Willastein Drive, Maumelle. Music, fireworks, boat races, children's activities. Benefits the Children's Protection Center. rivercitiesdragonboatfestival.com or (501) 364-5490.
SHUCKIN' FOR SHELTER 5:30-9:30 p.m. today, The River House, 140 Riverfront Drive, North Little Rock. Crawfish dinner, music; Habitat for Humanity fundraiser. Tickets: $35. (501) 376-4434.
STARTING A SMALL NONPROFIT AND GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, New Deal Studios and Gallery, 2003 Louisiana St. Cost: $30. ozarklivingnewspaper.org or (501) 908-9990.
SUMMER STORY TIME SERIES 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 6, The Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Drive. Costumed book characters read, coloring, snacks. outletsoflittlerock.com or (501) 455-9100.
UNFRINGED FEST #2 7-9 p.m. Saturday, New Deal Studios and Gallery, 2003 S. Louisiana St. Puppetry, music, improv and spoken word; sponsored by Ozark Living Newspaper Theater; benefits Lucie's Place. Tickets: $8-$10. LuciesPlace.org or (501) 908-9990.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock. Special programs, performances, classes for all ages. lamanlibrary.org (501) 758-1720.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Magic Mr. Nick, 2 p.m. June 14. Special programs, performances, classes for all ages. (501) 687-1061.
WWE RAW 6:30 p.m. Monday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $18-$103. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
WWI CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION EVENTS through September, Department of Arkansas Heritage. Exhibits and events across the state. wwiarkansas.com/calendar-events or (501) 324-9880.
WYE MOUNTAIN BERRY PICKING 7 a.m.-noon Monday-Saturday through July 28, Wye Mountain Flowers and Berries, LLC, 20309 Arkansas 113, Roland. Pick your own blueberries and blackberries, fresh cut flowers, funland and barn animals for children. Pay for what you pick $7-$20. (501) 330-1906.
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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.
DAY OF PRIDE PARADE AND SPEAKERS 10 a.m. Saturday, Front St. Plaza, 400 E. Front St., Texarkana. Concert follows. (903) 280-1285.
FORWARD FEST: BLUES, BATTER, AND BREW noon Saturday, downtown Pine Bluff. Music, food, children's activities, and car show. General admission free, VIP entry and dining $35. goforwardpinebluff.org or (870) 536-7600.
IRWP RIPARIAN BUFFER FIELD TOUR 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Washington County Extension Office, 2536 N. McConnell Ave., Fayetteville. Conference on types of riparian buffers, installation techniques, field tours. Conference is free but reservations required. (479) 215-6623.
JANET CARSON FAREWELL TOUR: PROPAGATION WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 18, Magnolia Room, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Cost: $55 members, $70 non-members. Reservations required. garvangardens.org or (800) 366-4664.
PINK TOMATO FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, downtown Warren. Music headliners Bellamy Brothers and Mark Chestnutt, turtle races, tomato packing contest, Miss Pink Tomato Festival pageant, cutest baby contest, 5k walk and fireworks. Fees for some activities. bradleypinktomato.com or (870) 226-5225.
SCOTT SETTLEMENT 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Nov. 17. Admission: $6, children 6 and under free. (501) 804-6420.
WELCOME HOME JUDGE PARKER'S STICKPIN PARTY AND DANCE 6 p.m. June 14, Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Bicentennial celebration, music, food vendors, music history of Fort Smith, return display of Judge Parker's gold and diamond stickpin. Tickets: $30. (479) 783-7841.
Theater
Central Arkansas
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS June 15-17, 21-24, 28- 30, and July 1-8, Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. June 15 and July 6. Tickets: $12-$20. weekendtheater.org or 501-374-3761.
MENOPAUSE: THE MUSICAL through July 7, 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. Special matinee Wednesday. Tickets: $33-$37, children 15 and under $23, show only $25 and $15. (501) 562-3131.
ORANGE IS THE NEW WHITE 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through June 16, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy trio. Tickets: $24. (501) 372-0205.
VIA ERR MAIL JUBILUS DINNER THEATER 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 1321 S. Van Buren St. Performed by Our Lady of Good Counsel Family Life Players, dinner served from 6-7:15 p.m. Tickets: $20, senior citizens $15, children 3-10 $10. goodcounsellr.com or (501) 661-1756.
Around Arkansas
AN ACT OF GOD 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and June 14-16, 2 p.m. Sunday and June 17, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Tickets: cabaret seats $25, table $40, balcony seats $18. arkansaspublictheatre.org or 479-631-8988.
ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE Friday-July 8, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. The Winter's Tale, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 17, 28, 30, July 4 and 6, suggested donation $15. My Fair Lady, 7:30 p.m. June 15-16, 27, July 1, 3, 7; 2 p.m. June 24, July 1, 4, 7; $32, students, senior citizens and military $25. Henry IV Part 1, 7:30 p.m. June 22-23, 26, 29, July 5; 2 p.m. June 30 and July 8; $32, students, senior citizens and military $25. Much Ado About Nothing, 2 p.m. June 28, July 3 and 5; 10 a.m. June 29, July 4 and 7, $15, students, senior citizens and military $10. arkshakes.com or (866) 810-0012.
THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY 7:30 p.m. through Saturday, Fort Smith Little Theatre, 401 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $12. fslt.org or (479) 783-2966.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, The Pocket Community Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs Tickets: $20, children under 12 $5. (501) 623-8585.
MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 7 p.m. June 14-16 and 21-23, 2 p.m. June 17 and 24, The Royal Theater, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Tickets $12, senior citizens and students $10, high school and younger $6. theroyalplayers.com or (501) 315-5483.
ROMEO & JULIET 7 p.m today-Saturday, Tyndall Park, 913 E. Sevier St. Benton. Donations accepted. Bring blankets, cushions, chairs. (501) 249-3169.
SMILE 7:30 p.m. June 15-16, June 22-23, 3 p.m. June 17 and 24, The Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Opening night reception, 6:30 p.m. June 15. Tickets: $35, member $30, student $15. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.
Auditions
Around Arkansas
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, The Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. arkansaspublictheatre.org or 479-631-8988.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Smokey, Memphis Yahoos, today. Raising Grey, Donna Massey, Friday. Ben Beyers, Mary Kate & the Sinners, Saturday. 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. Punch Line Stand-Up Comedy, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, $5. The Joint Venture comedy improv, 8-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, $8. Artist Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 372-0210.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. 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 $8, Friday-Saturday $12. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.
THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Tragikly White, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $10. Frank Foster, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, $25. Karaoke & Dance with DJ Greg, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Wand with Itasca, 8:30 p.m. today, $12. Shinyribs, 8:30 p.m. Friday; advance $12, day of show $15. Goose, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, $10. (501) 372-7707.
STONE'S THROW BREWING 402 E. Ninth St. New Brew Friday, 4-10 p.m. Fridays. Randall Beer Infusion, 4 p.m. Saturdays. Better With Beer Free Movie Series, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. (501) 244-9154.
Weekend on 06/07/2018
*CORRECTION: The exhibit “Champion Trees of Arkansas,” by Linda Palmer Williams, is on display in The Center for Humanities and Arts, University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. The location was incorrect in a previous version of this column.