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. (501) 758-1720 or (501) 993-1234.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "Behind the Seams: Costuming the Children's Theatre," through Feb. 24. "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. New works by Terri Haugen, Chris Hynes, Greg Lahti, Michelle Moore, Carol Spencer Morris. Richard Stephens' watercolors, through Sunday; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. 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.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Member's Choice Winners," Arkansas League of Artists, through March 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH GALLERY 509 Scott Street, Little Rock. "Life Changes," Brenda Fowler, through March 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (501) 375-2342.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. "The White House Collection of American Crafts: 25th Anniversary Exhibit," through 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. "PURSEsonal Connections: Drawings by Betsy Davis," through Jan. 27. "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.
THE GALLERIES AT LIBRARY SQUARE 401 President Clinton Ave. Arkansas League of Artists Show, through Feb. 23. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 320-5790.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "More or Less: Liz Smith & Katherine Strause" and "Face to Face: Contemporary Portraits," through Feb. 3. "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. January exhibit: "Landscapes." Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 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. Work by Dixie Rodgers, through Jan. 31. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.
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" and 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.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Tape and Tunnels, through March 24. 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. "A Piece of My Soul: Quilts by Black Arkansans," through March 2019. 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.
WINDGATE CENTER OF ART AND DESIGN University of Arkansas, Little Rock, 28th Street and East Campus Drive. "On Their Own Terms," through March 10; reception, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 1. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-3182.
WINDGATE GALLERY University of Arkansas -- Pulaski Technical College, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. "Women of a New Tribe," photography exhibit, through Feb. 23. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (501) 812-2715.
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ARKADELPHIA ARTS CENTER 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. "Heirloom Treasures," Audrey Sosebee Dixon, through Jan. 25. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 245-7982.
ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Sip and Paint group painting class, wine welcome, 1-3:30 p.m. and 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, $40. 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. "Small Works on Paper," through Jan. 26. "Era of Activism," through Aug. 31. Yoga for Kids, ages 7 and up, 10:15-11 a.m. Saturdays. "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 COUNCIL OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY The Ritz Gallery, 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. Select works from All is Assuredly Well, book illustrations by Angela Trotter, through Jan. 31. Hours: 7:45 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. (870) 762-1744.
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. 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.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $7, veterans and active military $5, ages 6-16 $2. fortsmithmuseum.org or (479) 783-7841.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL AIRPORT 6700 McKennon Blvd., Fort Smith. "Masterworks on Paper," Timothy J. Clark, through March 31. Hours: 4:30 a.m.-midnight, Monday-Sunday. Parking is free for the first 30 minutes. (479) 788-7025.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "David Hayes: The Ventana Series," through Jan. 27. 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.
HOT SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. "The Soul of Arkansas," Longhua Xu, through Feb. 2. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and during special events. (501) 321-2027.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. January exhibit including Dustyn Bork, Donnie Copeland, Randall Good, through Jan. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
LANDMARK BUILDING 201 Market St., Hot Springs. "Limited Editions," artists of the Arkansas Society of Printmakers, through Feb. 22. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 545-0534.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. 40th Anniversary Kick-off, 9 a.m. Saturday; $4 admission, debut of Global Soundscapes Show. 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.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 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
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "Fleur de Lis -- Worlds Within," by Candice Alexander, through Saturday. 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.
STAGE 18, 18 Center St., Fayetteville. "Decadent Chemistry: Heroines and Abstracts," 38 artists, through Feb. 2. Hours: first Thursday of the month and one hour before Stage 18 events. stage18live.com/calendar or (479) 310-0153.
21C MUSEUM HOTEL 200 N.E. A St., Bentonville. "The Future is Female," through September; reception with curator and artist remarks, 6-8 p.m. today. 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 $7; 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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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.
Letters
Around Arkansas
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 East, 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. 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.
THE BEACH BOYS 7 p.m. Monday, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $63-$83. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Argenta Acoustic Music Series: Hiroya Tsukamoto, 7:30 p.m. today, $25, argentaacoustic.com. Jazz At The Joint: guitarist Jimmy Bruno, 7:30 p.m. Monday, $30, jazzatthejoint.org. (501) 425-1528.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE 7:30 p.m. today, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $52.50-$228, plus fees. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
SARAH ELIZABETH CHARLES & SCOPE 8 p.m. Jan. 31, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Doors open 6 p.m. Tickets: $35-$44. metrotix.com or (800) 293-5949.
THIRD MONDAY JAZZ NIGHT 7:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, The Lobby Bar, 320 W. Seventh St. (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.
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ALLEN ASBURY 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29, Jones Performing Arts Center, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. (870) 245-5134.
THE BELLAMY BROTHERS 7:30 p.m. Saturday, East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $31.20-$39. eacc.edu or (870) 633-4480.
CONWAY WOMEN'S CHORUS OPEN REHEARSALS 7-8 p.m. Tuesday and Jan. 29, Wesley United Methodist Church, 2310 E. Oak St., Conway. (501) 339-7401.
JOHN KING 8 p.m. Jan. 26, Griffin Restaurant, 101 E. Locust St., El Dorado. Tickets: advance $20, day of show $30. eldomad.com or (870) 444-3007.
MONROE CROSSING 7 p.m. Jan. 28, The Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. Part of Bluegrass Monday concert series presented by KASU 91.9 FM. Suggested donation: $5. (870) 972-2367.
OZARK MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL through Sunday, downtown Eureka Springs. Tickets: all access 4-day pass $55, Thursday only $10. ozarkmountainmusicfestival.com or (479) 253-7837.
SARAH SHOOK & THE DISARMERS 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 801 Media Center at 5 Star Productions, 801 N. A St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $40. aaclive.com or (479) 719-8931.
SOUTH ARKANSAS SYMPHONY 7:30 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, 320 W. Main St., Magnolia. "Winds of Change" chamber concert by Emerald Piano Quintet. Tickets: $15-$40. southarkansassymphony.org or (870) 863-4547.
STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. Jan. 27, Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa, Hot Springs. Tickets: $10, kindergarten-12th grade free. (501) 767-5482.
VOICEJAM AUDITIONS accepted through Feb. 3. Open to a cappella groups of three-20 performers; submit auditions through video. Finalists invited to Northwest Arkansas April 4-6. waltonartscenter.org/special-events/voicejam-festival or (479) 571-2762.
WALTON ARTS CENTER'S BAUM WALKER HALL 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. "Masterworks II: Verdi & Chopin," Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, $32-$55. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE BRIDAL SHOW 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Statehouse Convention Center, 100 E. Markham St. Vendors, guest Savvy Shields. Admission: advance $10, at the door $15, VIB $50, VIG $35, plus fees. 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.
ASTRONOMY AND STARGAZING 101 6:30-7:30 p.m. today, Jan. 24 and 30, Central Arkansas Library System Main Library, 100 Rock St. Topics include learning constellations, star-hopping, combating light pollution, and how to use telescopes; moon viewing sessions will follow each program as skies permit. (501) 250-4095.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS COIN CLUB 6 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Parkway Place Baptist Church, 303 Parkway Place. Buying, selling, swapping, appraisals, auctions, programs. (501) 351-3114.
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.
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 607-2136.
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.
GEM AND MINERAL CLUB 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Terry Library, 2015 Napa Valley Drive. Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society. Children welcome. (501) 772-4325.
GIRL POWER 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 26; Old State House Museum, 300 W. Markham St.; William J. Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Finding Your Voice-Speaking Your Mind," open to 8th grade girls. Cost:$10 (lunch provided), reservations required. oldstatehouse.org or (501) 324-8641.
THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 2 p.m. Saturday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $28.50-$131.50 plus fees. harlemglobetrotters.com or (800) 745-3000.
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.
LOVE YOUR BRAIN YOGA 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 13, Blue Yoga Nyla, 3801 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. (501) 753-9100.
POLAR PLUNGE noon Jan. 26, behind Starbucks and U.S. Pizza on Maumelle Boulevard, Maumelle. Fundraising event hosted by Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arkansas. Registration 10:30 a.m. Costumes encouraged. Minimum donation $50.00. firstgiving.com/soar or (501) 771-0222.
POWHER PLAYERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS' POWHER HOUR 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24, Heifer International, 1 World Ave. With athlete and life coach Christina Lecuyer. Admission by free ticket. tinyurl.com/ybhhv2vk or (855) 948-6437.
ST. JOSEPH CENTER MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY 9 a.m.-noon Monday, St. Joseph Center, 6800 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock. Volunteer projects include pasture habitat restoration, fence construction and grounds upkeep; limited supply of tools, participants encouraged to bring own tools. stjosephcenter.org or (501) 993-4560.
SCIENCE CAFE LITTLE ROCK 7 p.m. Tuesday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. "You Are How You Eat -- Food Safety." sciencecafelr.com or (501) 686-7418.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. John DiPippa on Affordable Care Act recent court ruling, noon Wednesday. clintonschool.uasys.edu or (501) 683-5239.
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.
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BEANS, GREENS, AND CORNBREAD COOK-OFF 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Hunt Education Center, 105 Missouri St., Helena-West Helena. deltaculturalcenter.com or (870) 338-4350.
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION 4:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Har-Ber High School, 300 Jones Road, Springdale. Tickets: $10-$25. (479) 587-8753.
MARTIN L. KING JR. DAY CELEBRATION Youth celebration, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jonesboro High School Auditorium, 301 Hurricane Drive, Jonesboro. March/parade and community program, 11 a.m. Monday, Military Science Building, Arkansas State University, 1921 Aggie Road, Jonesboro. astate.edu/news or (870) 897-3076.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY EVENTS Monday, locations in Morrilton. Parade at 10 a.m. Commemorative service at 11 a.m. (501) 215-1647.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PRAYER BREAKFAST AND PROGRAM 8:30-10 a.m. Friday, University of Central Arkansas Student Center Ballroom 205, 201 Donaghey Avenue, Conway. Keynote speaker Fort Smith Mayor-Elect and Arkansas Representative George B. McGill; free breakfast buffet opens at 8:15 a.m. (501) 450-3135.
Theater
Central Arkansas
LAST ROUND-UP OF THE GUACAMOLE QUEENS through Feb. 2, 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.
LEND ME A TENOR through Sunday, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $18; students, military and senior citizens $15. (323) 632-0052.
THE RUNNER STUMBLES Friday-Sunday, Jan. 24-26, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday performances, 2:30 p.m. Sunday performances. Tickets: $16; students, senior citizens, military $12. weekendtheater.org or (501) 658-2044.
WILD KRATTS LIVE! 1 p.m. Saturday, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $27.50-$34.50. ticketmaster.com or (501) 244-8800.
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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.
GO, DOG. GO! 10 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 26, Starr Theater, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Best for ages 4 and up. 10 a.m. Saturday show modified for special needs. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING through Feb. 10, Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $17-$55, SNAP benefit recipients $5, ages 30 and under $10. theatre2.org/lights-up or (479) 443-5600.
SOMETHING ROTTEN 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Tickets: $30-$40, children and students $10. uca.edu/Reynolds or (501) 450-3265.
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? 7 p.m. Jan. 24, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Improvised comedy and song based on audience suggestion, featuring cast members from TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? Tickets: $30-$65 plus applicable fees. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
Auditions
Around Arkansas
ANNIE KIDS 3:45 p.m. Tuesday and Jan. 24, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. saac-arts.org or (870) 862-5474.
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 2-6 p.m. Jan. 26, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. By appointment only. Prepare 32 bars of music in the style of the show, bring sheet music for accompanist, no a capella. Suggested age 15 and up. Video auditions accepted. rpauditions@gmail.com or (501) 315-5483.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Brian & Nick, Risky Whiskey Boys, Friday. Ben & Doug, Erica Jones Band, 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. Steve Davison 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. Ward Davis, 9 p.m. Saturday, $20. Indie Music Night, 8 p.m. Sunday, $10-$12. Flaw, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $10-$21, $2 surcharge for minors. Karaoke & Dance with DJ Greg, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Futurebirds with Dylan Earl & The Reasons Why, 9 p.m. Friday, $10. Magic Beans, 9 p.m. Saturday; advance $8, day of show $10. Jon Spencer & The Hitmakers, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, $15. (501) 372-7707.
STONE'S THROW BREWING 402 E. Ninth St. New Brew Friday, 4-10 p.m. Fridays. Game night, 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Trivia, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 244-9154.
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