Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Lecture: "City Leaders as Urban Designers: Planning for Rapid Change," Trinity Simons, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25. "Delta Through the Decades Deux: Selections from the Collection," through Nov. 4. "Through Our Eyes," through Nov. 11. "Reveal/Conceal: Exploring Identity in Contemporary Art," through Oct. 28. "Robert Baines: Living Treasure and Fabulous Follies," through Oct. 7. "Paul Signac Watercolors and Drawings: The James T. Dyke Collection," through Nov. 25. "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. "Les Peintres de la Campagne Francaise," Bob Snider, Holly Tilley, Patricia Wilkes, several out-of-state artists. Satellite gallery in lobby of the Little Rock Marriott. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "On My Mind: The Natural State," Barry Lindley, through Oct. 27. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. New exhibition by Sue Henley, Glenda Josephson, Herb Monoson, Patty Monoson, Dee Schulten, Sherrie Shepherd, Scotty Shively, through Sept. 30. 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. "The White House Collection of American Crafts: 25th Anniversary Exhibit," Monday-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. "Up In Smoke," through Oct. 28. "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. "Best of the South," through Oct. 13. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.comor (501) 664-2787.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "Space Between Teeth: Linda Lopez + Marc Mitchell," through Nov. 4. "Justin Bryant: That Survival Apparatus," through Oct. 7. 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. September exhibit: "14 Holes of Golf." Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 27. 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. "Southern Sea," Kristin Sauer and "Abstract Works," Emily Cobb, through Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.
MATT MCLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St. "With the Grain: The Fine Art of Woodworking," through Oct. 20. 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. "RESPECT: Celebrating 50 Years of AfriCOBRA," reception, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 20. Panel discussion, noon Sept. 21. Visual arts master class, 11 a.m. Sept. 22. 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. Brown Bag Lunch Lecture: "It's Over: Arkansas Celebrates the End of the Great War," Mike Polston, noon-1 p.m. Sept. 20. "A Piece of My Soul: Quilts by Black Arkansans," through March 2019; "Cabinet of Curiosities," through fall 2018. Permanent exhibits: "First Ladies of Arkansas: Women of Their Times," reopening Friday, reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday; 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.
PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. "Perspectives on Modernism," through Oct. 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (501) 812-2324.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "Connections," joint mixed media exhibition by teachers from schools across central Arkansas, through Sept. 27; reception, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 21. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Maners/Pappas Gallery, Fine Arts Building: "Demons Of This Land," Mauricio Silerio, through Sept. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK SEQUOYAH RESEARCH CENTER 5820 Asher Ave., Suite 500. "Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nation's Armed Forces," through Nov. 30. Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (501) 569-8336.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Arkansas Society of Printmakers exhibit, through Oct. 3. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. lamanlibrary.orgcq CB or (501) 758-1720.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Blue-Eyed Knocker Photo Club exhibit, through Saturday. "Three Artists: Three Visions ArtWalk," Sept. 21-Oct. 13; opening reception 5-8 p.m. Sept. 21. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (501) 687-1061.
WINDGATE CENTER OF ART AND DESIGN 28th Street and East Campus Drive. Brad Cushman Gallery: "Memory / Commitment / Aspiration," The Pierrette Van Cleve Collection, through Sept. 28. Small Gallery: "Water Memory," Jowita Wyszomirska, through Sept. 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-3182.
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ARKADELPHIA ARTS CENTER 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. "The Art of Collecting," through Oct. 12. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 245-7982.
ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. September exhibit: Wiley Justin. 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 Fine Arts Center, 2412 Quapaw Way, Jonesboro. "Pink", multi-media group exhibition, through Oct. 10; reception and PechaKucha event, 3 p.m. Oct. 10. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday. (870) 972-3050.
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. Tinkerfest, 1-3 p.m. Tuesday. Discussion: "Sumptuous Silks and Ancient Traditions," Yunru Shen, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 20, members $10, non-members $15, registration required. "Pine Bluff Art League Annual Juried Exhibition," through Nov. 10; reception, 5-7 p.m. today. "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.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. "The Sensory Iconoclasts 2018," and "An Unnatural History," Sarah Hearn, through Sept. 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 751-5441.
ART VENTURES 101 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. Artists of Northwest Arkansas Regional Art Exhibit, through Sept. 28. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Sunday. artistsnwarkansas.com or (479) 387-7827.
BRADBURY ART MUSEUM Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. "Body [Parts]," through Wednesday. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; noon-7 p.m. Thursday; 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2205.
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. Alfred Stieglitz Collection, through December, 2019. 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.
FENIX GALLERY 16 W. Center St., Fayetteville. "Wishful Misgivings," Kevin Arnold, through Sept. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (479) 422-5374.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Admission: $7, veterans and active military $5, ages 6-16 $2. fortsmithmuseum.org or (479) 783-7841.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Todd Gray: Pop Geometry," through Oct.31. "David Hayes: The Ventana Series," through Jan. 27. 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.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. "Traditional Art Guild," through Sept. 30, Magnolia Room. Free admission to Magnolia Room. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission to gardens: $15, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9300.
HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. "Into the Wild," "The Piggott Connection," "Celebrating the Hemingways: Best Wishes From Piggott," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $5, groups and ages 65 and older $3. (870) 598-3487.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Making Waves," by Donnie Copeland, through Sept. 30. 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. Works by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.
OFF THE BEATEN PATH STUDIO TOUR 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, studios around Mountain View. Self-guided driving tour of private artist studios. Reception, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Arkansas Craft School on the Square, 101 N Peabody, Mountain View. offthebeatenpathstudiotour.com or (870) 615-4825.
SOFT SCULPTURE FELTING BY DELISA 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Saturday, Arkansas Craft Gallery, 104 E. Main St., Mountain View. Demonstrations, hands-on training. (870) 269-4120.
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.
STAGE 18 18 E Center St., Fayetteville. "Can't Have One Without The Other," Sabine Schmidt, Dale Heath and Adrienne Callander, through Sept. 30. (479) 310-0153.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Baum Gallery, 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway. "Peter Pincus: Color and Form," and "Artistic Processes: Drawings and More," through Oct. 11. Pincus workshop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sept. 20, Ceramics studio, Schichtl Hall. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. "The Bleak and the Burgeoning," various artists, through Oct. 7. Hours: noon-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1 hour before most performances. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 571-2762.
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.
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 Saturday of 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
Central Arkansas
THE GIANTS WORE WHITE GLOVES 2 p.m. Sunday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Documentary on Women's Emergency Committee to Open Our Schools. Reservations accepted. (501) 683-5239.
Letters
Central Arkansas
LIT @ LUNCH 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Storytime for grown-ups, light refreshments. Story to last 10-15 minutes. (501) 758-1720.
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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.
THE ONCE AND FUTURE DREAM: A ROUNDTABLE ON FREE SPEECH noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, Walmart Auditorium, Northwest Arkansas Community College, 1 College Drive, Bentonville. Discussion of current trends in free speech, moderated by Matt Evans. (479) 619-4284.
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. 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.
DIZZY 7 FEATURING CRAIG WILSON 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 20, William F. Laman Public Library Main Branch, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. (501) 758-1720.
FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES 7 p.m. Tuesday, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. "Beethoven Borrowed" and "Baby Faure" piano quartets. stlukeepiscopal.org or (501) 753-4281.
JAZZ IN THE PARK 6-8 p.m. Wednesday nights in September, Riverfront Park History Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave. Dizzy 7, Wednesday. The Rodney Block Collective, Sept. 26. rivermarket.info or (501) 375-2552.
KIMBERLY MARSHALL 8 p.m. Sept. 21, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Presented by the Central Arkansas Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. (501) 753-4281.
RIVER CITY MEN'S CHORUS "LET MUSIC LIVE" 3 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday and Sept. 20, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. "Let Music Live." rivercitymenschorus.com or (501) 377-1080.
THIRD MONDAY JAZZ NIGHT 7:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, The Lobby Bar, 320 W. Seventh St. The Goat Band and Guests. (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.
YING QUARTET 7:30 p.m. today, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Drive. Presented by The Chamber Music Society of Little Rock. Tickets: $25, students free. chambermusiclr.com or (501) 626-6064.
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BUDDY GUY 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Tickets: $30-$40, students and children $10. uca.edu/reynolds or (501) 450-3265.
ECHOES OF THE RIVER VALLEY 7 p.m. today, Room 300B, Ross Pendergraft Library, Arkansas Tech University, 305 W. Q St., Russellville. Dave Smith. (479) 498-6045.
LAURENCE JUBER 7:30-10 p.m. Sept. 21, Sunrise Stage, 2781 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. Tickets: $25. (479) 442-7021.
THE MUSES OPERA CLASSICS PLUS 7:30 p.m. today, Arkansas State University's Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Tickets: $25-$35, senior citizens, students, faculty and staff $20-$28, students with valid ID $10-$15. (870) 972-3471.
TEMPLE LIVE 200 N. 11th St., Fort Smith. Charlie Daniels Band, 8 p.m. Friday; advance $35-$65, day of show $40-$60. templelive.com or (479) 222-6186.
A TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND 7 p.m. Sept. 20, The Ritz Civic Center, 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. Tickets: advance $20, at the door $25. artsmissco.org or (870) 762-1744.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Alan Jackson, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22, $46.75-$106.75. 5 Seconds of Summer, 8 p.m. Sept. 26, $29.50-$79.50 plus fees. (479) 571-2762.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Mwenso and the Shakes, 8 p.m. Friday, $10. Jessica Lang Dance, 7 p.m. Sept. 20, $10. An Evening With the Zukerman Trio, 8 p.m. Sept. 21, $10-$85. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ART IS IN CAKES 9807 W. Markham St. Baking and decorating classes. Cost: $65. artisincakes.com or (501) 240-6102.
BARNAROO 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 22, Heifer International Village and Urban Farm, 1 World Ave. Celebration of International Farms, hands-on crafts and activities, interact with barnyard farm animals and international food. (501) 907-2697.
A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 4100 Club Manor Drive, Maumelle. Artisans, music and art demonstrations, lunch available for $6. (501) 803-4353.
CELEBRATION PICNIC OF CONSTITUTION DAY noon-4 p.m. Saturday, front lawn of Macarthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Music, speeches, food and drink, booths with free gifts. (817) 210-2561.
CHEAP ICE SKATE AT THE SKATIUM 6-8 p.m. Thursday evenings through Oct. 4, Arkansas Skatium, 1311 S. Bowman Road. Admission: $7. (501) 993-6762.
THE COMEDY GET DOWN TOUR 8 p.m. Sept. 22, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Cedric "The Entertainer," Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, and George Lopez. Tickets: $49-$75. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
DICK JETER/RIXEY DAY AND PARADE 11 a.m. Saturday, Dick Jeter Park, 4621 Dick Jeter Park Road, North Little Rock. Parade begins at Mt. Araratt Church at 10 a.m. Music, food, family activities. (501) 773-6999.
DON'T GET STUNG AT THE BEE 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, 204 E. Fourth St., North Little Rock. Adult team spelling bee to support Literacy Action, including heavy appetizers, beer and wine, creative team names, costumes, honeycomb punch, silent auction. (501) 372-7323.
ECUMENICAL BUDDHIST SOCIETY 1516 W. Third St. Introduction to Buddhism, 7-8:30 p.m. first Monday of the month through February. (501) 551-5135. EBS Kids, 3-4:30 p.m. third Sunday of the month. (501) 772-4732. Buddhism and the 12 Steps, 1-2:30 p.m. Sundays through December. (501) 681-2895.
A FAIR TO REMEMBER 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Masonic Center, 712 Scott St. Fundraiser for Arkansas Hospice Foundation. Tickets: $50 plus service charge, includes valet parking. afairtoremember.eventbrite.com or (501) 748-3311.
FAITH NETWORK SUMMIT 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, Centre at University Park, 6401 W. 12th St. FAITH (Faith-Academic Initiatives for Transforming Health) "Reimaging Wellness within the Faith Community," workshop focusing on health disparities. Registration required and space limited. eventbrite.com or (501) 686-8998.
GRAN GRAN'S TOY LIBRARY OPENING 10:30 a.m. Friday, Esther D. Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Dolls and accessories, ride-on toys, costumes, blocks, trucks, mazes for library card holders to check out. Hours: 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Wednesday and Friday. (501) 457-5038.
INDIAFEST 2018 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 23, First Security Amphitheater, River Market Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave. "Taste of India Foodfest," performances and merchandise from India. (501) 777-8376.
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.
MOUNT HOLLY GARDEN SERIES 9 a.m. Saturday, Mount Holly Cemetery, 1200 S. Broadway. "Ancient Botanical Wonders in Arkansas," by Theo Witsell. Refreshments and door prizes. Suggested donation: $5. (501) 372-3372.
PATHWAY TO FREEDOM CAJUN FOOD FUNDRAISER 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, River Market Pavilions, 400 President Clinton Ave. Family-friendly event; jambalaya, gumbo, testimonies, silent auction, giveaways, music by The Savoy Family Cajun Band. Tickets: $15. ptf-fundraiser.eventbrite.com or (501) 897-0764.
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dunbar Community Center, 1001 W. 16th St. Food vendors, health fair screenings, legal workshops, music and kids zone. dunbarhna.com or (501) 612-9698.
RAZORBACK COIN SHOW 1-6 p.m. Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 23, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. U.S. and world coins and currency, tokens, jewelry. Admission: $2. (501) 985-1663.
RHEA LANA'S CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE 117 Audubon Drive, Maumelle. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22. rhealana.com or (501) 499-4423.
SENIOR EXPO 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. For ages 55 and over and their families and caregivers. Seminars, entertainment, prizes, information on health and wellness. (501) 378-4344.
THE SIERRA CLUB 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesday of the month, The Oyster Bar, 3003 W. Markham St. (501) 301-8280.
SLOW FASHION WITH AARON SANDERS HEAD 7-8 p.m. Saturday, South Main Creative, 1600 Main St. Slow Fashion Movement presentation, refreshments and discussion. (501) 414-8713.
SUPERHERO DASH-N-BASH 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 22, War Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive. Children's Hospital fundraiser benefiting hematology and oncology departments, superhero meet and greet, games, food and bounce house, victory walk and balloon release. Cost: $25, under 12 $15, free for patients and their families. giving.archildrens.org/superhero or (501) 364-1490.
THEA PAVES THE WAY 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 22, William J. Clinton Presidential Library, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Thea Foundation sidewalk chalk event, face painting, Le Pops. Registration required. theafoundation.org/thea-paves-the-way or (501) 379-9512.
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS "FARM HOUSE" 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Arkansas State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard St. Upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market. Tickets: Friday early buying (3-day Pass) $10, Saturday and Sunday $5. vintagemarketdays.com or (646) 580-2840.
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.
WWI CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION EVENTS through September, Department of Arkansas Heritage. Exhibits and events across the state. wwiarkansas.com/calendar-events or (501) 324-9880.
Around Arkansas
AFRICA IN THE OZARKS Sept. 20-22, locations around Springdale. Cultural celebration, drumming, dancing. Tradition of the Mask performances, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21-22, $15-$20. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.
ARKANSAS WALK FOR APRAXIA 9 a.m. Sept. 22, Laurel Park Pavilion, 2310 Robinson Ave., Conway. Walk starts at 10 a.m. community.apraxia-kids.org/arkansaswalk or (412) 785-7072.
THE GOOD LIFE EXPERIENCE Friday-Saturday, 113 N. Fourth St., Rogers. Celebrating the Rogers-Lowell area culture and food. mainstreetrogers.com or (479) 936--5487.
HOBBS STATE PARK 20201 Arkansas 12, Rogers. Wild Edibles Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, $15, registration required. (479) 789-5000.
HOT SPRINGS ALZHEIMER'S WALK 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Exchange Street Parking Deck, 128 Exchange St., Hot Springs. (501) 224-0021.
HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, James A. Gaston Visitor Center, Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals. Course includes firearm safety, conservation, wildlife management, sportsmanship, archery. register-ed.com or (870) 445-3629.
GREAT ARKANSAS CLEANUP through Oct. 31, locations around Arkansas. A Keep Arkansas Beautiful project. keeparkansasbeautiful.com/full-event-calendar/ or (888) 742-8701.
KEVIN DELANEY, SCIENTIST 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Grand Prairie Center-Salons A & B, 2807 U.S. 165 S., Stuttgart. Storytelling and science. Tickets: $15. (870) 673-4201, ext. 1896.
OUR FRONT PORCH 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Michael's Mansion, 2900 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Traveling Arts Fiesta project with indoor art show, refreshments, handicraft demonstrations, story circles. (479) 747-2010.
OZARK FOLKWAYS 22733 U.S. 71, Winslow. Ocarina workshop for ages 12 and up, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 22, $25. (479) 634-3791.
POP UP PUB POP UP PARTY 4-7 p.m. Monday, Plaza Lawn of the Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Celebrating halfway point to St. Patrick's Day. (501) 321-2027.
ROARING 20'S PARTY 7-11 p.m. today, Crescent Hotel Gardens, 75 Prospect, Eureka Springs. Kickoff party for the Jazz Eureka Festival. Music by Four Score, light food, drink specials. Costumes encouraged. Tickets: $10. reserveeureka.com or (479) 253-7333.
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.
SPA-CON Wednesday-Sept. 21, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Multi-genre entertainment and comic convention, headliners Froggy Fresh, Pam Grier and Butch Patrick. (501) 321-2277.
THE SYMETRA TOUR'S MURPHY USA EL DORADO SHOOTOUT Friday-Sunday, Mystic Creek Golf Club, 191 Club House Drive, El Dorado. eldoradoshootout.com or (870) 875-7717.
WALKS THROUGH HISTORY 11 a.m. Saturday, downtown Osceola. Begins at Mississippi County Courthouse, 200 W. Hale St. arkansaspreservation.org or (501) 324-9880.
WILSON SPRINGS BIOBLITZ 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Wilson Springs Preserve, 2783 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville. Hikes, insect collection, surveying for birds, wildflowers. Snacks and drinks provided. Long pants and mud boots recommended. (479) 966-4666.
WINSLOW RUN: HALF MARATHON & 5K 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Winslow High School, 351 S. U.S. 71, Winslow. Benefits area non-profits. Cost: $35-$65. (501) 837-3599.
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK KICKOFF EVENT 3-5 p.m. Friday, University of Central Arkansas Downtown, 1105 W. Oak St., Conway. Kickoff event and welcome reception featuring Patricia Poulter. Registration required. uca.edu/outreach/women or (501) 450-5275.
WORLD CLASS REVOLUTION 7 p.m. Saturday, Griffin Music Hall, 101 E. Locust St., El Dorado. Tickets: $10, $60 VIP. eldoMAD.com or (877) 940-3334.
Theater
Central Arkansas
CURIOUS GEORGE: THE GOLDEN MEATBALL Sept. 21-Oct. 7, Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theater, 501 W. Ninth St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $12.50, members $10. arkansasartscenter.org or (501) 372-4000.
THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $16; students, senior citizens, and military $12. weekendtheater.orgor (501) 374-3761.
THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE through Sunday, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20; military, students, and seniors 65 and older $15. studiotheatrelr.com or (501) 374-2615.
THE LIGHTER SIDE OF THE APOCALYPSE through Nov. 17, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy trio production. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $24. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
THE PRODUCERS Friday-Sept. 30, Elks Lodge, 123 E. Broadway, North Little Rock. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Community Theatre of Little Rock production. Tickets: $20, $18 ages 65 and over, $15 ages 6-21. ctlr-act.org or (501) 410-2283.
SOCIAL SECURITY through Sept. 22, 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.
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AKEELAH AND THE BEE Saturday-Sept. 21, Forum Theater, 115 E. Monroe St., Jonesboro. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday & Monday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: Lower Level $15; seniors 60 and up, ASU students, military $13; children 12 & under $8. Balcony Level $13; seniors 60 and up, ASU students, military $11; children 12 & under $8. Sunday pay what you can. foajonesboro.org or (870) 935-2726.
NEWSIES THE MUSICAL Friday-Sept. 30, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15; college students, military, senior citizens $12; high school and younger $6. theroyalplayers.com or (501) 315-5483.
ONCE through Sept. 23, Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $17-$48. theatre2.org or (479) 445-6333.
PLAZA SUITE through Sunday, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Showtimes: 7:30 Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: non-members $20, members and students $15, student members $10. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.
SUNSET BOULEVARD Friday-Sept. 30, The Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $28-$39. (479) 631-8988.
Auditions
Around Arkansas
NUTCRACKER AND CINDERELLA Western Arkansas Ballet Studio, 4701 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Pre-audition workshop for ages 6-12, 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 21. Cost: $20. Audition for ages 6 and older with 2 years experience, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 22. Cost: audition for one $35, audition for two $45, ($25 refundable if not cast). waballet.org or (479) 785-0152.
THINGS TO DO IN MUNICH 7 p.m. Monday, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Production dates: Nov. 2-4 & 8-11. Audition based on readings from the script. Audition packet available. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Chuck and Glen, Billy Jones Band, today. Adam Tilley, Ben Beyers, Buh Jones Band, Friday. Harper & Lee, Scott Elison, 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. Monsters of Todd 5, 7 p.m. Friday, $10. JJ Grey & Mofro, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $29.50-$32.50. Karaoke & Dance with DJ Greg, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Mike and the Moonpies with Kody West, 9 p.m. today, $13. Shonen Knife, 8:30 p.m. Friday; advance $12, day of show $15. Four on the Floor with Cherry Red, 9 p.m. Saturday, $5. Ggoolldd, 8 p.m. Sunday, $10. Charley Crockett, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; advance $12, day of show $15. (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.
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