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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Architecture and design lecture: "Placemaking: A Love Story," Daniel Hintz, 6 p.m. Tuesday. "61st Annual Delta Exhibition," through June 30. "Then, Now, Next: Reimagining the Arkansas Arts Center," through June 30. "Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition," through June 30; Family Festival and Awards Ceremony, 10 a.m. Saturday. "Pop! Out of the Vault," through July 7. "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. "Metalmorphosis -- Inspired or Reverse Engineered Metal Sculptures," Chris Hynes, through Friday. New works by Holly Tilley, Marie Weaver, Patricia Wilkes, Shirley Anderson, Loren Bartnicke. 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. Works by Arkansas artists Kathy Bay and Jason McCann, through May 18. 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. "Flow," by Paul Caldwell, through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
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.
COX CREATIVE CENTER 120 River Market Ave. Works by Glenda McCune, Friday-July 6. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 918-3093.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 Main St. "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. "Made in America: Vintage Film Posters from the Ron Robinson Collection," through May 25. "Part to Whole: The Making of Art, the Artist, and the Artist Group," through June 29. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 320-5790.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St. North Little Rock. Spring Show, through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. Territorial Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. "Mid-Southern Watercolorists 49th Annual Juried Exhibition," through July 7. "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. My exhibits: "Backyard Birds" and "Send in the Clowns." Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. May 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 Rene Hein, through Wednesday. Spring Show, 30 Arkansas artists, 5:30-7:30 p.m. today; wine and cheese reception. Work by Rosemary Parker, Wednesday-May 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. "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.
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.
WINDGATE CENTER OF ART AND DESIGN 28th Street and East Campus Drive. "The Daily Carry in a Post-Digital Age," Arthur Hash, through Wednesday. 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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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.
ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. "What is Arkansas Food?" talk with Kat Robinson on Arkansas Food: The A to Z of Eating in The Natural State, 6-7 p.m. May 16. "Heavy Metal: Arkansas Women to Watch 2019," Michele Fox, Amanda Heinbockel, Robyn Horn, Holly Laws, through June 22. "Our Front Porch," through June 27. "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.
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 REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Edward Robin III: "The Nature of Photography from Traditional to Augmented Reality," Friday-Sept. 1, opening reception 5-7 p.m. today. "Invitational: The Heart of a Nation," through July 28. 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.
THE GALLERY AT MIDTOWN ASSOCIATES 211 S. Main St., Bentonville. "Between and Beyond," Kellie Lehr, through July 1. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. mymidtownagents.com/gallery or (714) 322-0698.
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. May exhibit: John Lasater, through May 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. "2019 Small Works on Paper," Arkansas artists, through May 28. 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. "Early Medicine of Northwest Arkansas," tools used by early doctors, through July 1. 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.
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.
LATIN DANCE CLASSES noon-1 p.m. Saturday and May 25, VIBE Dance Academy, 1200 Westpark Drive, suite 309. (501) 379-8580.
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. Grease, Tuesday. All movies start 7 p.m. 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
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.
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.
DAVID GILMORE 7:30 p.m. Monday, The Joint Theater, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $30. jazzatthejoint.org/david-gilmore or (501) 425-1528.
E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL: IN CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Screening with Arkansas Symphony Orchestra accompaniment. Tickets: $16-$68, military and students $10. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761.
FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES 7 p.m. Tuesday, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. (501) 753-4281.
TONY MCMANUS 7:30 p.m. May 16, The Joint Theater, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $30. argentaacoustic.com or (501) 425-1528.
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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WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Earth, Wind and Fire, 7:30 p.m. May 17, $42-$86.50 plus fees. amptickets.com or (479) 571-2762.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. 6-Wire, 7 p.m. today, $10. 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.
THE ART OF WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN 9 a.m. Saturday, The Department of Arkansas Heritage, 1100 North St. Tickets: $10. asbtdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/70370520 or (501) 683-7700.
COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS through Tuesday, Room 2156, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive; Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Cost: class $60, one-day workshop $25. littlerockdlc.org or (501) 603-1262.
DC WONDER WOMAN RUN SERIES 8 a.m. Saturday, William J. Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Tickets: $59-$79, children 12 and under $25. dcwonderwomanrun.comor (501) 353-3494.
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 FARMERS MARKET SEASON OPENING 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, River Market, 400 President Clinton Ave. rivermarket.infoor (501) 375-2552.
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.
MAMIE'S POPPY PARTY 6-9 p.m. Saturday, War Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive. Formerly known as Race to Remember; food, parade, live entertainment and fireworks. Cost: $30, children under 10 free. mamiespoppyplates.com or (501) 817-6442.
MEET AND GREET WITH ARKANSAS TRAVELERS 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. (501) 455-9100.
MOM'S NIGHT OUT 5:30-8 p.m. today, McCain Mall, 3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. Shopping, food, prizes. (501) 758-6317.
MOTHER'S DAY GRAND HIGH TEA 3-5 p.m. Sunday, The Empress of Little Rock, 2120 S. Louisiana St. Reservations required. Tickets: $50. theempress.com or (501) 374-7966.
MUSICAL COTERIE LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM 11:30 a.m. Friday, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive. Music, food. Tickets: $30. (501) 350-8988.
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.
SPEAKER LUNCHEON SERIES noon Wednesday, Red Lobster, 3707 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. On topics including holistic healing, conscious awareness. Donations accepted. (720) 339-7377.
UNDER 40 ARTISTS 6 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Art by local artists under 40, music, food, auction. Tickets: $40-$50. therep.orgor (501) 378-0405.
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS 10 a.m. Friday-Sunday, Arkansas State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard St. Tickets: $5-$10. vintagemarketdays.com or (918) 671-9712.
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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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.
BACK TO THE 80'S BOWL-A-THON 2:30-4:30 p.m. today, Fast Lane Entertainment, 1117 N. Dixieland St., Lowell. Tickets: $40. (479) 659-0999.
BOATER EDUCATION COURSE 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 18, Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, 600 E. Lawson Road, Jonesboro. (870) 573-6751.
FIRST FRIDAY MONTHLY MARKET 6-9 p.m. first Friday of the month through November, Washington St., Camden. Street vendors, music, food, children's activities. (870) 807-1468.
FULL MOON BIKE RIDES 6 p.m. May 18, 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. Landscape for Life: 5 Weeks, Magnolia Room and Millsap Brides Hall, 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays in May; $50, couples $65. Gardens admission: $15, children 4-12 $5. garvangardens.org, (800) 366-4664, or (501) 262-9300.
HYDRATION CELEBRATION 7:25 a.m. Saturday, Pinnacle Hills Promenade, 2203 Promenade Blvd., Rogers. Races include 5K, 1M Walk, toddler trot and youth run. Cost: $10-$30. pinnaclehillspromenade.com or (479) 986-9960.
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE 7:30 p.m. Friday, Historic Malco Theatre, 817 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Entertainment and silent auction. Tickets: $50-$75. (501) 623-6200.
MOUNT NEBO STATE PARK 16728 Arkansas 155, Dardanelle. Events offering the experience of the park's beauty, wildlife opportunities, rich history, Saturday-Sunday, May 18, 25-27. (479) 229-3655.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S POLICY SUMMIT 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Walmart Auditorium, 1000 S.E. Eagle Way, Bentonville. (501) 371-9678.
SMACKOVER OIL TOWN FESTIVAL Friday-Saturday, downtown Smackover. Food, music, games, children's activities. (870) 725-3521.
Theater
Central Arkansas
THE HOBBIT through Sunday, Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre, 501 E. Ninth St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $12.50, adult night $20, members $10. ArkansasArtsCenter.org/theatre or (501) 372-4000.
KEEP YOUR CHINS UP 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through June 15, The Joint Theater, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing Comedy Trio. Tickets: $24, reservations recommended. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
THE NEVERENDING STORY through May 19, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15-$20. studiotheatrelr.comor (501) 374-2615.
SHEAR MADNESS through June 1, 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.
THE SURVIVOR Friday-May 18, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12-$16. centralarkansastickets.com or (501) 374-3761.
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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.
A KID LIKE JAKE through Sunday, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $22-$48. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE through June 2, Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $17-$48. theatre2.orgor (479) 443-5600.
LITTLE TRIKE SERIES 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m Saturday, Wednesday-May 18, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. For children 5 and under. Tickets: $6. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.
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