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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. Featuring artists Leo Charre, Cary Jenkins, and Tim Jacob, through Sunday. Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 416-0973.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. New works by Greg Lahti, Michelle Moore, Carol Spencer Morris, Ned Perme, Ann Presley. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Satellite gallery in lobby of the Little Rock Marriott. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. Featuring art by Kensuke Yamada and Ricky Sikes, through Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 664-0030.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Thin Line," Kae Barron, through Aug. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH GALLERY 509 Scott Street, Little Rock. Works by John Kushmaul and Patricia Palmer, through Sept. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (501) 375-2342.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea," through Oct. 27. 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. "Purses With Purpose: Girl Scouts Through the Decades," through Aug. 18. "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.
GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. Works by Henry Thomas and Jeff Waddle, through Sept. 14. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "Stitched Together: A Treasury of Arkansas Quilts," through Oct 21, 2020. "The Arkansas Territory Collection," through Sept. 8. "Glint and Glimmer," through Oct. 1. "History in Color: The Spectrum of Daily Life in Early America," through Dec. 31, 2019. Knife Gallery, "We Walk in Two Worlds: The Caddo, Osage and Quapaw in Arkansas," Arkansas Made Gallery, continuing. Hourly tours (except noon) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Store hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $2.50, ages 65 and over $1.50, children 17 and under $1. (501) 324-9351.
JACKSONVILLE MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY 100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville. Local and regional military history from the Civil War to current conflicts. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $3, $2 for senior citizens and military, $1 for under 18, children under 5 free. (501) 241-1943.
L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. August exhibit: "Impersonating the Impressionists." Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 31. 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. Clarence Cash, through Aug. 15. Brenda Jeter, through Aug. 15. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.
M2 GALLERY 1300 Main St. Celestial show, through Aug. 24. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment; extended hours through Dec. 23. (501) 225-6257.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "Territorial Arkansas: The Wild Western Frontier" traveling exhibit, through Aug. 26. "By the President in the Name of Congress," "From Turbulence to Tranquility: The Little Rock Arsenal," "The Sun Never Sets on the Mighty Jeep," "War and Remembrance: The 1911 United Confederate Veterans Reunion," "Through the Camera's Eye: The Allison Collection of World War II Photographs" and Alger Cadet Gun exhibit, continuing. Ongoing exhibits depict Arkansas' military heritage. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 376-4602.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. mosaictemplarscenter.com or (501) 683-3593.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Imaginate," through Aug. 18. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday; school holiday Mondays. Admission $10, children 1-12 $8. museumofdiscovery.org or (501) 396-7050.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. Nights at the Museum, 6-9 p.m. first Thursday of the month, $5, ages 21 and older. Permanent exhibits: "First Ladies of Arkansas: Women of Their Times"; 1836 House of Representatives Chamber; "Pillars of Power," history of the Old State House; "On the Stump: Arkansas Politics, 1819-1919"; "First Families of Arkansas." Little Beginnings toddler program, 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 324-9685.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. NASA Hubble telescope exhibit, through Aug. 31. 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. "Zero Landmass Archive" Ray Ogar, through Friday. Works by illustrator Phillip Rex Huddleston, Aug. 16-Sept. 13; reception, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 16. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (501) 687-1061.
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ARKADELPHIA ARTS CENTER 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. "The Road from Northside to Self-Actualization" by Farrell Ford, through Aug. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 245-7982.
ARKANSAS CRAFT GALLERY 104 E. Main St., Mountain View. Lake in the Willows Apiary & Honey at Arkansas Craft Gallery, taste samples, Aug. 17. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 269-4120.
ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL 101 N. Peabody Ave., Mountain View. For complete list of classes and activities, arkansascraftschool.org or (870) 269-8397.
ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Art classes for adults, teens, children; call for schedule and prices. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. rivervalleyartscenter.org or (479) 968-2452.
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.
ART ON THE BRICKS 4:30-7:30 p.m. every second Thursday, Rogers Experimental House, 121 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Permanent artists Marie Haley, Melody Miller, and Karen Ahuja. (479) 553-9817.
ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Family Funday, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. "Heritage Detective Pictorial Exhibition," today-Nov. 9. "Era of Activism," through Aug. 31. "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. Kellie Lehr, through Sept. 24. Wayne Coyne's King's Mouth Installation, through Aug. 23. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (479) 751-5441.
BRADBURY ART MUSEUM Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. "A Notational Guide to the Universe," through Sept. 6. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Thursday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. bradburyartmuseum.org or (870) 972-2567.
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. Chalk Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. "Nature's Nation," through Sept. 9. Alfred Stieglitz Collection, through December. Demonstrations, classes, art talks. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Saturday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. crystalbridges.org or (479) 418-5700.
FENIX GALLERY 16 W. Center St., Fayetteville. Kaminsky Family Show, through Aug. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. fenixfayettevilleart.com or (479) 200-7181.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Free Cinema Night: The Kid, 6 p.m. Saturday. "David Mudrinich: An Element of Nature," through Nov. 24. Edward Robison III: "The Nature of Photography from Traditional to Augmented Reality," through Sept. 1. In Touch Workshop, 2-5 p.m. last Sunday of the month; $55-$65. 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. Artist Gallery Walk, through Aug. 31. 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.
MULLINS LIBRARY University of Arkansas, 365 N. McIlroy Ave., Fayetteville. Hours: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday. libraries.uark.edu or (479) 575-4104.
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.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Trains, Trains, and More Trains," through Aug. 31. "Women's Fashion in the Victorian Era," through Sept. 28. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. rogersarkansas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154.
SCOTT SETTLEMENT through Nov. 23, 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Tour guides available; group appointments available. Admission: $3, children 6 and under free. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday. scottconnections.org or (501) 351-5737.
SMITH PENDERGRAFT CAMPUS CENTER University of Arkansas -- Fort Smith, 800 N. 50th St., Fort Smith. Featuring Arkansas artists, through Aug. 31. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 788-7120.
SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY 112-B Main St., Hardy. Works by members of Spring River Artists Guild. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (870) 856-2507.
21C MUSEUM HOTEL 200 N.E. A St., Bentonville. "The Future is Female," through September. Hours: Always open. (479) 286-6500.
Dance
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY every Monday, Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Beginners class, 7-8 p.m. Intermediate and advanced class, 8-9 p.m. No partner or experience required. Cost: $5 per night. (501) 821-4746.
THE BALLROOM ON SHACKLEFORD 1300 N. Shackleford Road. Little Rock Country Dancers, 7-10 p.m. first and third Fridays; lessons, 7-7:45 p.m.; members $5, guests $8; littlerockcountrydancers.com. Ballroom, Latin and Swing Social Dance Association, 8-10:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays, free dance lessons with admission, 7-8 p.m.; members $10, guests $15; blsdance.org, (501) 351-3062. Little Rock Bop Club, 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays; beginning swing lessons, 7-8 p.m.; members $5, guests $10; littlerockbopclub.com, (501) 350-4712.
COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Dance 7:30-9:30 p.m. every first, third and fifth Friday of the month. Admission: society members $4, nonmembers $5. All ages, no experience needed. (501) 603-5305.
LET'S DANCE STUDIO Tanglewood Center, 7509 Cantrell Road. Ballroom dance, 8-10:30 p.m. first Friday of the month, $10. Latin and swing dance: lesson, 7 p.m., $5; dance, 8-10:30 p.m., $10; third and fifth Friday of the month. Group classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $10. (501) 663-7724.
LITTLE ROCK SALSA 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays, Club 27, 614 President Clinton Ave. $5-$10. littlerocksalsa.com or (501) 414-0400.
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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
CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES Riverdale 10 VIP Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. The Wizard of Oz, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets: $10.25. riverdale10.com or (501) 296-9955.
CULT CROWD PLEASERS FILM SERIES second Sunday of the month, Central Arkansas Library System's Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $8. (501) 205-0400.
Letters
Central Arkansas
BOOK TALK AND SIGNING 6 p.m. Aug. 15, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Beyond Charlottesville, Gov. Terry McAuliffe. Reservations required. clintonfoundation.org or (501) 374-4242.
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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NIGHTBIRD MYSTERY BOOK CLUB MONTHLY MEETING 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Nightbird Books, 205 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. (479) 443-2080.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
WRITERS NIGHT OUT 5-7 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Pizza Hut, U.S. 62 E., Eureka Springs. Meet up and discuss writing, open to everyone. villagewritingschool.com or (479) 292-3665.
Music
Central Arkansas
ACAPELLA RISING REHEARSALS 7-10 p.m. Mondays, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1402 E. Kiehl Ave., Sherwood. Barbershop quartet rehearsals open to all. acapellarising.com or (501) 791-7464.
ARGENTA ACOUSTIC MUSIC SERIES The Joint Theater, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Vicki Genfan, 7:30 Aug. 15, $30. argentaacoustic.com or (501) 425-1528.
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 MOUNTAIN DULCIMER SOCIETY 2 p.m. second Sunday of the month, Faith Spring Church, 1514 Market St. (501) 765-1131.
ARKANSAS CHAMBER SINGERS AUDITIONS 3 p.m. Sunday, St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive. Prepare solo. ar-chambersingers.org or (501) 377-1121.
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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GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA 6 p.m. Monday, Lyric Theater, 113 W. Rush Ave., Harrison. Tickets: $25-$30. thelyricharrison.org or (870) 391-3504.
GRADY NICHOLS SMOOTH JAZZ 7:15 p.m. Saturday, The Hotel Hot Springs Ballroom, 305 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs. Tickets: advance $35, at the door $40. lupus-arkansas.com or (501) 623-6600.
MUSIC IN THE PARK 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St., Washington. (870) 983-2684.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Alan Jackson, 6:30 p.m. today, $99.75. Live and Bush, 6 p.m. Wednesday, $29.50-$119. amptickets.com or (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE BRIDAL SHOW 12:30-5 p.m. Aug. 18, Statehouse Convention Center, 100 E. Markham St. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $15. Pre-event mixer, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 17, $40. arkansasbridalcommunity.com or (501) 378-3807.
ART IS IN CAKES 9807 W. Markham St. Baking and decorating classes. Cost: $65. artisincakes.com or (501) 240-6102.
BOOSTERS AND BIG RIGS 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jack Stephens Center 2801 S. University Ave. Free dental, vision and wellness screenings for children. Community vehicles to "explore." jllr.org or (501) 375-5557.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS DOLL CLUB 2 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 517-0936.
ECUMENICAL BUDDHIST SOCIETY 1516 W. Third St. EBS Kids, 3-4:30 p.m. third Sunday of the month. Core Practices of Tibetan Buddhism talks, 7-8:30 p.m. Friday. Core Practices retreat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Cost: one day $70, two days $120. ebslr.org or (501) 376-7056.
THE EXPERIENCE LIVE WITH TD2 5:45 p.m. Aug. 16, Second Baptist Church 1709 John Barrow Road. Tickets: $25, VIP $40. (501) 952-8049.
FINDING FAMILY FACTS 10-11:30 a.m. today, Thompson Library, 38 Rahling Circle, (501) 821-3060; 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Roberts Library, Library Square, 401 President Clinton Ave. (501) 320-5700.
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 DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB 7415 Indiana Ave. Games, classes and lessons throughout the week. bridgewebs.com/littlerock or (501) 666-9841.
LITTLE ROCK EVENT SECURITY SUMMIT 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, War Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive. Theme: "Work Your Plan." Price: $75. littlerockmarathon.com or (501) 663-6385.
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.
QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 10 a.m. second Monday of the month, Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church, 449 Millwood Circle, Maumelle. Monthly meetings. (501) 442-9965.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock. Back to School Bash, 4-5 p.m. Aug. 19. 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.
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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.
FULL MOON BIKE RIDES 6 p.m. Aug. 15, Northwoods Trailhead, 300 Pineland Drive, Hot Springs. Beginner-to-intermediate group ride; prepare to spend an hour on trails. Must have working mountain bike, helmet, front white light, back-up light source, water to hydrate. Bring chair for post-ride food and music. (501) 321-2027.
FUN WITH MOTHER NATURE 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday of the month, Hobbs State Park visitor center, 20201 Arkansas 12, Rogers. Story time and "hands-on" nature-craft activities. ArkansasStateParks.com/hobbsstateparkconservation area or (479) 789-5000.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Watercolors in the garden class, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, $40-$60. Gardens admission: $15, children 4-12 $5. garvangardens.org, (800) 366-4664, or (501) 262-9300.
ILLUSIONIST JONATHAN ERLANDSON 8 p.m. Aug. 16, Murphy Arts District, 100 W. Cedar St., El Dorado. Tickets: $15-$30. eldomad.com or (870) 444-3008.
MAPPY HOUR AT RECORD 6-7:30 p.m. today, Record Downtown, 104 SW A St., Bentonville. Meet and Greet with Austin Albers. recorddowntown.com or (479) 802-0064.
PINK FOR PEITZ BENEFIT RODEO 5:30-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Saddle Arena Club, 1706 Fairgrounds Drive, Mountain Home. Rodeo and concessions benefit Peitz Cancer Support House. Tickets: advance $5, day of event $8, children 6-12 $5. PinkforPeitz.org or (870) 508-1457.
SNORKELING TOURS 1-4 p.m. today and Tuesday, Rocky Branch Marina, 8872 Rocky Branch Marina Road, Rogers. Cost: $10-$20. (479) 789-5000.
Theater
Central Arkansas
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $16; students, senior citizens and military $12. weekendtheater.org or (501) 374-3761.
MARY POPPINS through Aug. 24, 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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ANNIE through Sunday, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: cabaret $39, two-seat table $68, balcony $28. arkansaspublictheatre.org or 479-631-8988.
THE DINNER DETECTIVE 6 p.m. Saturdays, Hilton Garden Inn, 1325 N. Palak Drive, Fayetteville. Interactive comedy murder mystery show; dinner included. Children ages 15 and up with adult supervision permitted. Admission: $59.95. thedinnerdetective.com/fayetteville/tickets-showtimes or (866) 496-0535.
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Wednesday-Sept. 8, TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $17-$54. theatre2.org or (479) 777-7477.
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