Weekend Calendar

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Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ANTIQUES ON KAVANAUGH AND CABBAGE ROSE 5701 Kavanaugh Blvd. Barry Thomas exhibit, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 664-7746. FREE

ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. (501) 340-5305. FREE

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Spring break activities, March 23-25. Museum School classes and workshops, $20-$220; Museum School workshops available for children and adults; call for schedule. “Foundation Collection,” “Masterworks,” “Currents in Contemporary Art,” Paul Signac, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. arkarts.com or call (501) 372-4000.

ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL INDIVIDUAL ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS through April 22. For artists in poetry, music composition of folk/jazz/pop, sculpture/installation. arkansasarts.org or (501) 324-9766.

ARKANSAS INLAND MARITIME MUSEUM 120 Riverfront Park Drive, North Little Rock. Tours of USS Razorback, exhibits on naval and submarine history, Pearl Harbor. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Tours: $6; ages 62 and older, children 12 and under, active military $4. Museum: $2. (501) 371-8320.

ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Monthly meeting. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 833-8062.

ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM Camp Robinson, Sixth and Missouri streets, North Little Rock. Exhibits on history of Arkansas National Guard and Camp Robinson, continuing. Hours: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. first weekend of the month. (501) 212-5215. FREE

ARKANSAS PASTEL SOCIETY MEETING 6-8 p.m. first Tuesday of every month, St. Vincent Doctors Hospital, Sister Janis Campbell Conference Room, 6601 St. Vincent Circle. Demonstrations, shows, workshops, meetings. Yearly membership: $25. Visitors free. (501) 221-3559.

ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF HISTORICAL MUSEUM 2400 W. Markham St. Exhibits and artifacts relating to deaf culture and the school’s history, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (501) 324-9530. FREE

ARKANSAS STUDIES INSTITUTE 401 President Clinton Ave. “Anticipating the Future: American Indian Art,” through April 30. Rotating exhibits from Central Arkansas Library System’s art program with works by Arkansas artists and works related to the state. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 320-5791. FREE

ARKANSAS TREASURER’S OFFICE Room 220, state Capitol. Nature and impressionistic oil paintings by Sharon Frankie and Gene Clark, through April 30. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 682-1423. FREE

THE ART GROUP 10840 Maumelle Blvd., North Little Rock. Artist co-op studio and gallery. Works by local artists, continuing. Painting classes available. Call for appointment. theartgroupmaumelle.com or (501) 771-1027.

Artistic Edge 10020 N. Rodney Parham Road. Art classes for children and adults. Works by Joan Crews and Vicki Kovaleski. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 975-2515 or (501) 554-3950. free

ART TO REMEMBER 6:30 p.m. March 29, Pavilion in the Park, 8201 Cantrell Road. Live and silent auctions, food. Benefits Alzheimer’s Arkansas Family Assistance Program. Tickets: $125. (501) 224-0021.

BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. Works by Evan Pardue, Winston Taylor, Lisa Renz, Saturday-April 2; reception, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Works by local, national and international artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 664-0030.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. “Brazil: An Endangered Beauty,” Kitty Harvill, Friday-April 9; reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335. FREE

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. Works by Kathy Thompson, through April 4; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Sunday. (501) 375-2342. FREE

CHROMA GALLERY 5707 Kavanaugh Blvd. Works by Robin Roberts, Robert Reep, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-0880. FREE

CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. “Revolution and Rebellion: Words, Wars & Figures,” through May 22. “The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss,” through May 22. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7; retired military, college students and ages 62 and over $5; children ages 6-17 $3; active military and children under 6 free. (501) 374-4242.

Dr. J.W. Wiggins Native American Art Gallery Sequoyah National Research Center, 500 University Plaza, University and Asher avenues. University of Arkansas at Little Rock gallery. “Oklahoma Clay: Northeast Oklahoma Native American Pottery,” through March 25. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (501) 569-8336. FREE

5 WOMEN 5 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Friday, Tower Building, Fourth and Center streets. Show and sale of works by Jennifer Coleman, Endia Gomez, Susie Henley, Dee Schulten, Betsy Woodyard. (501) 221-2187.

GALAXY OFFICE FURNITURE AND INTERIORS 304 Main St., North Little Rock. “Art for You” with works by 25 Arkansas artists, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 375-3375. FREE

GALERIE BAILEY 27 Rahling Circle. More than 30 artists featured. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 804-0194. free

GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. Works by Julie Holt, Susanna Kirk, Fred Nash, Jason Smith, through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996. FREE

GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. 15th Anniversary Exhibition, through Saturday. “Benini: The Painter’s Journey,” March 18-May 14; reception, 5-8 p.m. March 18; artist talk, 1-3 p.m. March 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.

GUITAR MUSEUM Jacksonville Guitar Center, 1105 Burman Drive, Jacksonville. Vintage guitars, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 982-4933. FREE

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. “Signs and Signals: Claire Coppola, Michael Davis Guitierrez and Marilyn Nelson,” through May 8. “Liz Noble: Game Face Rituals,” through April 3. “Eclectic Collector: The Model Trains of Bill Albright,” through Monday. “We Walk in Two Worlds: The Caddo, Osage and Quapaw in Arkansas,” “The Arkansas-Born Bowie Knife and Modern Bladesmithing”; interactive children’s exhibits, puppet theater and more, all 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 older $1.50, children 17 and under $1. (501) 324-9351.

JACKSONVILLE MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY 100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville. Exhibits on the military from Civil War to present. Based on Jacksonville’s Arkansas Ordnance Plant from World War II. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission: $3, current and retired military $2, ages 5-18 $1. (501) 241-1943.

JETTY BONES GALLERY 16928 Colonel Glenn Road. “The Old West.” Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays. (501) 821-3448. FREE

THE KAVANAUGH CO. 2017 Kavanaugh Blvd. American Art by 10 local artists. Classes offered. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 372-3270.

THE KETZ GALLERY 705 Main St., North Little Rock. Works by local artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 529-6330. FREE

LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 2125 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (501) 374-1957. FREE

L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. March exhibit: “14 Holes of Golf.” Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006. FREE

LOCAL COLOUR 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. Artist co-op studio gallery. Exhibit of 27 local artists, continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422. FREE

LOUIE’s UNIQUE FRAMING AND GALLERY 1509 Mart Drive, Suite A. Works by Doris Williamson Mapes and landscapes by Harry Buckley, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 907-6240. FREE

M2 GALLERY Pleasant Ridge Town Center, 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. Fourth Anniversary Show, March 18-April 23; reception, 6-9 p.m. March 18. Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and by appointment. m2lr.com or (501) 225-6257.

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,” continuing. Alger Cadet Gun exhibit, continuing. Ongoing exhibits depict Arkansas’ military heritage. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (501) 376-4602. FREE

MID-SOUTHERN WATERCOLORISTS 7-9 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Membership: $35. midsouthernwatercolorists.com, watercolorist03@yahoo.com or (501) 224-2730. FREE

MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. “Southern Journeys: African-American Artists of the South,” through Aug. 11. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593. FREE

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. General Hospital/Brain Awareness, today-Saturday. Saturday Discoveries for grades K-6, 1-4 p.m. second Saturday of each month, $20. Apollo 11 exhibit and moon rock, through April 2. “Illusion Confusion,” through March. “Tech Lab,” “Imagination Station,” “Room to Grow,” animal shows, electric shows continuing. Paws, Claws and Tails, first Saturday of the month. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $8, ages 65 and older and ages 1-12 $7, children under 1 admitted free. Pay What You Can Second Sundays. amod.org or (501) 396-7050.

OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series: “Restoration Informed by Archaeology: Excavations at the Rice House and Looney Tavern, Randolph County, Arkansas,” Kathy Cande, noon Tuesday. “Arkansas/Arkansaw: A State and Its Reputation,” through March 4, 2012. Permanent exhibits: “Arkansas’ First Ladies Gowns”; 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”; “As Long as Life Shall Last: The Legacy of Arkansas Women.” Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 324-9685. FREE

PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE DONALD W. REYNOLDS LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER Chester Street and Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Permanent collection of works by black artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 370-5281. FREE

PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. “Plantation Faces,” photography exhibit; exhibits of past agricultural equipment, continuing. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $3, children ages 6-12 $2, plus tax. (501) 961-1409.

PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE OTTENHEIMER LIBRARY 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Bank of the Ozarks Gallery: “Otherness and American Values: How Negative Stereotypes Against Blacks Have Shaped Western Culture,” Katrina Andry, through March 17. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 812-2324.

REED’S BRIDGE BATTLEFIELD Arkansas 161 and South First Street, Jacksonville. Replica 1850s homestead, battlefield tours. Hours: daylight, daily. (501) 241-1943. FREE

SCOTT PLANTATION SETTLEMENT Alexander Road, Scott. Settlement tours, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, including log cabins, tenant houses, artifacts from early Arkansas farm life and more. Admission: $3; children $1; children under 6 free. (501) 351-0300 or (501) 351-5737.

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. FREE

THE SHOWROOM 2313 Cantrell Road. Local artists: Cathy Burge, Jan Gartrell, Maryam Moeeni, Wayne Fowler, Sandy Hubler, Lyle Cogbill, Doug Gorrell and international artist Gino Hollander. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 372-7373. FREE

STATE CAPITOL GALLERIES “Call of Duty: Arkansans at War,” continuing. Hours: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. (501) 683-3187.

STEPHANO’S FINE ART GALLERY 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite C. Works by various artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 563-4218. FREE

STUDIO 51 ART GALLERY 17501 Arch Street Pike. Art for sale by Trudy Kaye Lynch, continuing. En Plein Air with free vendor space. Hours: Thursday-Saturday by appointment. (501) 888-3842. FREE

UNDERDOG ART 1816 Arkansas 161 S., Jacksonville. Gallery and gift shop featuring local art. Featured artists: John Heavrin, Tim Byrnz, Christi Jacobs. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 838-6418. FREE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. “Home Girl,” Liz Noble, through March 18. “Women Call for Peace: Global Vistas,” today. Sculpture and blacksmithing studio with bladesmith Jerry Fisk, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Works by graduate students, through March 18. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977. FREE

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. “The Painted Word: Calligraphic Paintings by Charles Pearce,” through Sunday. “Visions of the Universe,” Wednesday-May 20. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 758-1720. FREE

Around Arkansas

1875 PEEL MANSION AND HISTORIC GARDENS 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Mansion tours: $3. (479) 273-9664.

ALLISON PARSONS GALLERY 802 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Works by Parsons, continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 625-3001. FREE

ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF NATURAL RESOURCES Arkansas 7, south of Smackover. Exhibits and displays on oil and the south Arkansas oil boom. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 725-2877. FREE

ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Storyteller Andy Offutt Irwin: introduction to storytelling and short-story dinner meeting, 6:30 p.m. April 1, $40; workshop, 10 a.m. April 2, $25. CenturyLink High School Art Competition and Exhibition, through March 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 320 University Loop West Circle, Jonesboro. “Portals of the Soul,” through July. Crowley’s Ridge mastodon, “Living Off the Land,” “Ancient Arkansas Ancestors,” Mary E. Stack collection, “Mother Goose Revisited,” “Old Town Arkansas,” “Earthquake!” Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Donations accepted. (870) 972-2074.

ART CHURCH STUDIOS 301 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs. Knitter group, 6-8 p.m. Mondays. Art in Motion Art classes for all ages and skill levels, call for schedules and prices. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 5-9 p.m. first and third Fridays of the month. artchurch.org or (501) 282-8342 or (501) 282-8343. FREE

ART GALLERY & STUDIO 120 Village Place, Suite I, Fairfield Bay. Artwork and demonstrations by Charlotte Rierson, Robbie Ingle, Van Swink, Doris Sexson, Karen Gehl, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 884-6433.

THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. “Expressions From the Permanent Collection,” continuing. Education programs for adults and children; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 536-3375. FREE

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Art, dance, acting classes for all ages. Call for schedules, costs. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 751-5441. FREE

ART WALK 6-9 p.m. each first and third Saturday, historic district, Van Buren. Displays, demonstrations and discussions. (479) 474-4114. FREE

BATESVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL ART GALLERY 246 E. Main St., Batesville. Paintings, pottery, photography and woodcarvings by local artists, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 793-3382.

BAUXITE MUSEUM 6707 Benton Road, Bauxite. Domestic and industrial exhibits on company-owned town and industry. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday. (501) 557-9858. FREE

BAYSIDE ART GALLERY Arkansas 330 and Greenwood Road, Fairfield Bay. Works by 30 local artists. Watch North Central Arkansas Artist League members at work. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday. (501) 825-7084.

BRADBURY GALLERY Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. “Right Before Your Eyes,” by The Art Guys Michael Galbreth and Jack Massing, through April 15; reception, 5 p.m. today; gallery talk, 5:30 p.m. March 30. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567. FREE

CARMEN’S ART AND ANTIQUES 1022 Oak St., Conway. Works by artists including Weldon Ball, Kevin Bell, Andrew Dycus, Lois Girogis, Gene Hatfield, Renee James, Pat Larsen, Maryann Schigur, Gary Scroggs, Cecilia Sloat, Rand Smith. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 327-6978.

CHAFFEE CROSSING MUSEUM DISTRICT 803 Terry Road, Fort Chaffee, near Fort Smith. District includes Fort Chaffee Barbershop Museum, Vietnam Veterans Museum and Enchanted Doll Museum. G.I. Haircut Day Celebration, 1-4 p.m. March 25, Chaffee Barbershop Museum. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday and Friday. (479) 783-8888. free

CLARK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 750 S. Fifth St., Arkadelphia. Permanent displays on county history including Caddo Indian canoe and artifacts. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. (870) 230-1360. FREE

CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM 930 California Drive, Fayetteville. Bill Clinton photographs, displays, memorabilia, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. Admission: $5. (479) 444-0066.

CONWAY ARTWALK 5-8 p.m. third Thursday of the month, downtown Conway. (501) 329-8249. FREE

CROSS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL Cross County Library, 410 E. Merriman St., Wynne. Art show by Pat Crase, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. (870) 238-9669.

DALLAS COUNTY MUSEUM 221 N. Main St., Fordyce. Exhibits include T.E. Rhine, Paul “Bear” Bryant and the Fordyce Redbugs, the War Room, geology, forestry, pioneer days. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 352-5262. FREE

DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. “Rising High Water Blues: The 1927 Flood in the Arkansas Delta,” “Rhythm and Roots: Items and Images for the Delta Cultural Center Permanent Collection,” continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 338-4350 or (800) 358-0972. FREE

DELTA CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM DEPOT 95 Missouri St., Helena-West Helena. “Nothing But the Blues: The Watercolor Portraits of Laurie Goldstein-Warren,” through May 31. “Helena and Beyond: The Civil War in the Arkansas Delta,” permanent exhibit. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 338-4350 or (800) 358-0972. FREE

DONALD W. REYNOLDS LIBRARY 300 Library Hill, Mountain Home. Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Digital Photography Contest exhibit, Tuesday-March 22; reception, 3 p.m. March 22. Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 580-0987.

EUREKA SPRINGS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 95 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. “Alice’s Adventure in the Wonderland of Eureka Springs,” through March 31. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5, students $2.50, children under 10 free. (479) 253-9417.

EUREKA SPRINGS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 15751 U.S. 62, Eureka Springs. Metalsmith studio workshops, noon-4 p.m. or 5-9 p.m. Mondays through April 25. Cost per class: $25. (479) 253-5384.

fairfield bay library 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Pastels by Rosalie Musial, through April 5. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-6476. FREE

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND East Square Plaza, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. March artists: Doug Randall, Josh Speer, R.W. Herndon, Leon Hiehues. First Thursday event, 5-8 p.m. first Thursday of every month. Hours: noon-7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. (479) 925-8862.

FINE ARTS CENTER 610 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Art Jam, 6-9 p.m. third Tuesday of each month. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 624-0489. FREE

FIRE OM EARTH STUDIO 872 Mill Hollow Road, Eureka Springs. Tai chi, bellyogachi, drumming, shoemaking, raku classes; call for prices and schedules. (479) 363-9402.

FORT SMITH ART CENTER 423 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. Artistry in America discussion group, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (479) 784-2787. FREE

fort smith museum of history 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. “Return to the Commissary,” through May 31. Admission: adults $5, ages 6-15 $2, ages 6 and under free. (479) 783-7841.

GALLERY DRIVE 5-8 p.m. last Saturday of the month, galleries around Heber Springs. Call for details. Maps available at Chamber of Commerce, 1001 W. Main St., Heber Springs. (870) 251-1189 or (501) 206-2233. FREE

GANN MUSEUM 218 S. Market St., Benton. Early Saline County exhibit, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday or by appointment. (501) 778-5513. FREE

GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Daffodil Days, through March 20. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $8.75, ages 55 and older $7.75, children 6-12 $4.50. garvangardens.org or (800) 366-4664.

GOOD OLD DAYS VINTAGE MOTORCAR MUSEUM 501 W. Main St., Hardy. Antique, classic and collectible cars. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5, children 12 and under $2.50. (870) 856-4884.

GRANT COUNTY MUSEUM 521 Shackleford Road, Sheridan. Civil War Red River Expedition gallery, World War II gallery, Arkla Gas gallery, Vietnam War exhibit, Grant County History exhibit, antique cars. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $3, students $1. (870) 942-4496.

HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. “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.

HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY Arkadelphia. Huie Library: hours, 7:30 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m.-midnight Sunday. (870) 230-5036. FREE

HOMESTEAD FINE ART GALLERY 8475 Edgemont Road, Greers Ferry. Works by Sandra Seaton, Vernon and Alice Driskill, Keith Conaway, Charlotte Rierson, Sheila Parsons, Colin Wetherelt, Mary Ann Stafford and Richard Scarbourgh, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. (501) 825-7944. FREE

HOPE VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM South Main and Division streets, Hope. Restored 1912 train depot and railroad memorabilia, President Clinton memorabilia and Hope’s famous watermelons. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (870) 722-2580. FREE

LINDA PALMER GALLERY 800 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Works by Doyle Young, Peter Lippincott, Ellen Alderson, Sara Tole, Jan Leek and Linda Palmer. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 620-3063. FREE

MATILDA AND KARL PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND STUDY CENTER 1071 Heritage Park Drive, Piggott. Tours include early 1930s Tudor Revival home, natural gardens, American Indian artifacts and mineral collection, library, A Face in the Crowd storyboard, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 598-3228. FREE

MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $8; ages 62 and older and children ages 2-12, $7. (501) 767-3461.

MITCHELL’S FOLLY 130 Spring St., Eureka Springs. Drawings, prints, paintings and sculpture by Arkansas artists and more, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Sunday. (479) 253-7030. FREE

THE MUSEUM OF AUTOMOBILES Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Antique, classic and collectible automobiles. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $7, ages 65 and over $6.50, students ages 6-17 $3.50, children age 5 and under free with adult. (501) 727-5427.

MUSEUM OF REGIONAL HISTORY 219 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana. Scott Joplin exhibit, permanent. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $5, ages 65 and older $4, students $3.50. (903) 793-4831.

OZARK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER U.S. 65, Clinton. Works by 12 artists, through May 9. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. (501) 745-6615.

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS Black Hill Road, east of Bee Branch. With Bill Ward. Level One: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 19, April 2, May 14 and 21, $125. Level Two: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 9, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 16, $225. (501) 450-2599.

PINE BLUFF ART LEAGUE GALLERY Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center, 300 W. Second Ave., Pine Bluff. Works by Pine Bluff Art League members, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 534-1699. FREE

PINE BLUFF/JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 201 E. Fourth St., Pine Bluff. Exhibits on the Civil War, World Wars I and II, waterfowl, the Victorian era, pioneer days, American Indians, black history and dolls. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (870) 541-5402. FREE

QUEEN ANNE MANSION HOUSE MUSEUM 115 W. Van Buren St., Eureka Springs. Decorative arts, art gallery, architecture. Tours: self-guided $15, docent-led $25. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Monday, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. (479) 363-6291.

RICIANO ART GALLERY 833 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Paintings, drawings, photographs and sculpture by local, national and international artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. (501) 339-3751. free

RITZ CIVIC CENTER 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. March exhibit: “Whispers of Lincoln: 26 Days, Two Rivers, One Photographer and a Flatboat,” photographic exhibit. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 762-1744. FREE

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. “Roots of Rockabilly: Ronald ‘Slim’ Wallace,” through Saturday. “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers,” through Sept. 3. “Buried Dreams,” through 2011. “Building Rogers,” through 2011. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children, guided tours of 1895 Hawkins House, research library. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. rogersarkansas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154. FREE

ST. FRANCIS COUNTY MUSEUM 603 Front St., Forrest City. American Indian pottery, prehistoric artifacts, black history, military history. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (870) 261-1744. FREE

SEVIER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 717 N. Maple St., De Queen. Historic artifacts and crafts from Arkansas, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Sunday; groups by appointment only. (870) 642-6642. FREE

SOUTHERN TENANT FARMERS UNION MUSEUM Chicago and Frisco streets, Tyronza. Exhibits on tenant farming. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $5, ages 65 and older $3. (870) 972-2803.

SOUTH WEST ARTISTS INC. Studio Gallery 607 Mena St., Mena. Continuing display of paintings, photography, woodcarving, pottery and other art. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 394-3880. FREE

STUTTGART AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM 921 Fourth St., Stuttgart. Exhibits on the history of agriculture on the prairie. Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 673-7001. FREE

SUDS GALLERY 312 Aplin Ave., Perryville. Works by local artists. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. (501) 766-7584.

TEX-ARK ANTIQUE AUTO MUSEUM 217 Laurel St., Texarkana. Display of vehicles. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, or by appointment. (870) 772-2886 or (870) 542-7725. FREE

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Baum Gallery: Student Competitive Art Exhibition, through March 31; receptions, 4-6 p.m. today, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793. FREEWALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. “Watermarks,” Bethany Springer, through April 13. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (479) 443-5600.

Dance

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS CHAPTER PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS 4521 W. 65th St. Weekly dance, 8-11 p.m. every Saturday. Dance instruction and social hour, 7 p.m. Cost: members $5, nonmembers $6. (501) 568-4476.

BELLY DANCE CLASSES Unity Church, 2610 Reservoir Road. Beginner belly dance with Raye, 6-7 p.m. $10 an hour for six weeks. captivegoddess@yahoo.com or (501) 554-1200.

BESS CHISUM STEPHENS COMMUNITY CENTER 12th and Cleveland streets. Little Rock Country Dancers, 7-9 p.m. first, second and third Sundays; lessons 6-7 p.m.; $5; (501) 821-9353. Ballroom, Latin and Swing Social Dance Association, 7-11 p.m. first, second and fourth Fridays; free dance lessons with admission, 7-8 p.m.; members $10, guests $13; blsdance.org, (501) 664-4268. Little Rock Bop Club, 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday; beginning swing-dance lessons (free with admission), 7-8 p.m.; members $2, guests $5; (501) 690-0864. Square Dance, 1:30-3:30 p.m. every Thursday, $3. (501) 490-1197.

BURNS PARK DANCING 7-10 p.m. third Saturday of the month, Burns Park Hospitality House, Burns Park, North Little Rock. Polka, waltz and potluck supper. Admission: $10. (501) 680-2994.

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.

THE COUNTRY PLACE 101 Hudson St., Jacksonville. Dancing, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Family entertainment, no alcohol. Admission: $3. (501) 539-0448 or (501) 680-9415.

HANK’S STATION COUNTRY HALL 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Arkansas 107, across from Little Rock Air Force Base. Family entertainment, line dancing. No alcohol. Call for directions. Admission: $4. (501) 397-5583 or (501) 730-5013.

IRISH DANCE CLASSES every Wednesday and Thursday, Parkwood Center, 6805 W. 12th St., Suite C. Beginning to advanced, hard and soft shoe; children, adults. Instructor: Judy McCafferty. Cost: $10 per week. (501) 851-3979.

IRISH DANCE CLASSES 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, 3411 Idlewild Ave., North Little Rock; 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. every Saturday, 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Dancers’ Studio, 3515 Old Cantrell Road; 6 p.m. every Thursday, 11:30 a.m. every Saturday, 22 Campden Hill Road, Sherwood. Beginning to advanced adults, teens, children, soft shoe, hard shoe, group. Country set dancing for adults Tuesday nights, $10 per class. Instructor: Mary Rose O’Donovan Fansler. Cost: $40 per month. (501) 834-1479.

JACKSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER 100 Victory Circle, Jacksonville. Weekly dance, 7-9:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Cost: $4. (501) 982-7532.

THE LEGION 315 E. Capitol Ave. Dance with Warren Crow, 7-11 p.m. every Sunday. Pig & Whistle with Alex Ward, 3 p.m. every second Sunday. Bop at the Legion with Scotty Mack, 3 p.m. every fourth Sunday. Smoke-free. Parking-lot attendant on duty. All events $5 unless otherwise indicated. (501) 372-8762.

LET’S DANCE 7509 Cantrell Road. Beginner Country Western Two-Step Class, 7 p.m. Mondays. Silver Waltz for couples, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. (501) 663-7724. Arkansas Ballroom Dance Association, 8-11 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays. Latin dancing, third and fifth Fridays. Admission: members $7, guests $10. (501) 227-7858 or (501) 821-2086. Beginner ballroom class, 7-8 p.m. every Monday, intermediate class 8-9 p.m. Mondays. (501) 663-7724.

OAK GROVE JAMBOREE 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, 10502 MacArthur Drive, North Little Rock. Uptown country and old-time rock ’n’ roll. No drinking or smoking. Admission $4. (501) 690-4190.

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AFRIQUE AYA 7:30 p.m. today, Owen Center Theater, Arkansas State University-Beebe. Dancing, drumming group. Tickets: $10; ages 65 and older, students, educators, military $5. (501) 882-8951.

BENTON SENIOR ADULT CENTER South and Jefferson streets, Benton. Dance 7-10 p.m. every Tuesday. Admission: $5; no alcohol. (501) 776-0255.

BILL’S COUNTRY DANCE U.S. 67, Exit 25, to Arkansas 319, Ward. CMC Band, 7-10 p.m. Fridays, $5. Alcohol-free. (501) 726-3657 or (501) 327-2396.

COMMUNITY DANCE first and third Fridays of the month, Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave., Hot Springs. Lessons, 7 p.m. Dancing, 8 p.m. (501) 617-6042.

CORONADO CENTER Hot Springs Village. Village A-Team square dancers, 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday. Level: advanced. Cost: $5. DeSoto Square Dance Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday. Level: Mainstream/Plus. Cost: $5. Both with caller Dave Towry. hsvsquaredance.org or (501) 922-3513.

COUNTRY DANCE 7 p.m. Fridays, American Legion, Olive Street, Malvern. Classic country and early rock music. No alcohol, drugs, smoking. (870) 718-9440.

COUNTRY MUSIC CONNECTION 173 Arkansas 11, between Morning Sun and Higginson. Dancing, 7-10 p.m. Saturdays. Cost: $5. (501) 593-5372.

DANCE LESSONS 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Friday, North Forty Club, Interstate 40 and Arkansas 7, Russellville. Swing, ballroom, Cajun, line, circle and couples dances. Bands follow at 9:30 p.m. for open dancing. Taught by Joy Murphy. Admission: $4. (479) 968-1620.

DANCING WITH THE STARS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS 6 p.m. Saturday, John Q. Hammons Convention Center, 3201 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers. Benefits Children’s Museum of Northwest Arkansas. Dance competition. Tickets: $60, couples $100. (479) 696-9280.

FAULKNER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 1620 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Country dance, 6:30-9 p.m. Fridays. Family atmosphere. Country and rockabilly music by Route 66. Potluck dinner third Friday of the month. Admission: $4. (501) 327-2895.

FRIDAY DANCE 7-10 p.m. Fridays, 4-H Building, 1407 Arkansas 270 W., Malvern. With Jesse Lantz and Vintage Highway Band. Admission: $5. (501) 291-5964.

HAPPY FEET DANCE CLUB 7-10 p.m. every Friday, Senior Center, Dave Creek Parkway and Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay. For singles, families, senior citizens. Donations accepted. (501) 884-6662. FREE

HOME FOLKS’ JAMBOREE 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, 1410 N. Beech St., Beebe. Country music, two-step, waltz, 1950s rock ’n’ roll. Cover: $4, children under 12 $1.50. (501) 882-3597.

HOUSTON COUNTRY DANCE 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, Houston Country, 2268 Arkansas 60 E., Houston. Dance with Houston Country Band. Admission: $5. (501) 759-2056.

HULA DANCE 11 a.m. Saturdays, outside Lost Springs golf area, 2501 N. 22nd St., Rogers. For active adults. (941) 323-6565.

MERRY MIXERS DANCE CLUB Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. The Mullens Band, 7-10 p.m. first Saturday of the month, $7.50. Third Saturday of the month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $10; Warren Crow and the Classics, March 19. (501) 922-1709.

NEW HOT SPRINGS SINGLES CLUB 6 p.m. every Friday, Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant, 1607 Albert Pike, Hot Springs. Dinner followed by socializing and dancing. (501) 922-9221. FREE

NORTH PLAZA DANCE 1515 N. Business 9, Morrilton. Farris Holliman and the Rhythm Masters, 7-10 p.m. every Saturday. No smoking or alcohol. Admission: $4. (501) 354-1667.

SOPHISTICATED LADIES TAP AND JAZZ Mondays and Wednesdays, Riordan Hall, Bella Vista. Men and women of all skill levels. Call for class schedules. (479) 876-1324, (479) 876-5654 or (479) 876-1355.

SPA CITY BOP AND SWING DANCE CLUB 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Friday of the month, VFW, 2231 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Social dancing. Free lessons with $20 membership, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Friday admission: $2. spacitydanceclub.com or (501) 760-7375.

STARDUST BIG BAND 3-6 p.m. March 20, Arlington Resort Hotel, 413 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Cover: $8, students free. (501) 767-5482.

SUGARLOAF DANCE CENTER 7-10 p.m. every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, Arkansas 110 East, Heber Springs. Country and rock music. Family atmosphere. No drinking or smoking. Donations accepted. (501) 206-0826. FREE

Film

Central Arkansas

CLASSIC FILM SERIES 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month. Market Street Cinema, 1521 Merrill Drive. Admission: $5, children under 12 free. (501) 312-8900.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA Breckenridge Village, 1200 Breckenridge Drive; Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. Iphigenie en Tauride, encore, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Breckenridge tickets: encores $18. Benton tickets: encore $20, ages 65 and older $18, children $14. fathomevents.com or (501) 224-0990 (Breckenridge) or (501) 776-2282 (Benton).

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OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST March 23-27, locations in Batesville. Screenings: $5, ages 55 and older and students $4, film society members $3; all-movie pass $25, ages 55 and older and students $20, film society members $15. The Complete Metropolis with live music, 7 p.m. March 25, $12, students and ages 55 and older $10, members $8. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or (870) 251-1189.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Lecture: “Watching Woody Allen, Seriously,” Wayne Stengel, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center, followed by viewings of Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Match Point. (501) 450-5261. FREE

Letters

Central Arkansas

BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS 11500 Financial Centre Parkway. Storytime, 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Orient Express Club, 6 p.m. first Sunday of every month. Churlish Knaves Book Club, 7 p.m. last Monday of every month. The Reel Bookclub, 7:30 p.m. last Wednesday of every month. (501) 954-7646. FREE

CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM’S MAIN LIBRARY 100 Rock St. Friends of Central Arkansas Libraries It’s Always Something Tuesday lunch series, noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays. Family Fun Night, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. After-School Antics, 4 p.m. Thursdays. Toddler Storytime, 9:30 a.m. Fridays. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Saturday Afternoon Fun, 3 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 918-3000. FREE

FICTION WRITERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon fourth Saturday of every month, Gilbreath Conference Center, Baptist Medical Center, 9601 Interstate 630, Exit 7. All interested parties welcome. Membership: $20. fwca.org or (501) 982-1793.

PENPOINT WRITERS GROUP 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month, Amy Sanders Library, 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood. Discussions, readings, critiques. First three visits free, $15 per year. (501) 982-1793.

PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Poetry reading by Angie Macri and Mary Angelino, 6:30 p.m. March 17, R.J. Wills Lecture Hall, Campus Center. (501) 812-2381. FREE

RIVER MARKET POETS 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 603-0290. FREE

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BOOK SALE 6-8 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Hughes Center, 1000 E. Parkway, Russellville. Benefits Friends of the Pope County Library. (479) 970-8048.

JITTERBUG COFFEEHOUSE 111 W. Main St., Heber Springs. Poetry readings, 7 p.m. second Friday of the month. (501) 827-0363. FREE

OXFORD AMERICAN SUMMIT FOR AMBITIOUS WRITERS June 21-26, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, Petit Jean Mountain, near Morrilton. Intensive workshop. Tuition: $1,000, scholarships available; deadline May 1. (501) 320-5730.

THAT BOOKSTORE IN BLYTHEVILLE 316 W. Main St., Blytheville. Brown Bagging With Books, discussion and Skype interview with authors: In the Sanctuary of Outcasts, Neil White, noon March 18. Uplifting Book Club meeting, 2 p.m. every second Sunday. (870) 763-3333. FREE

Music

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Mondays of the month, Khalil’s Pub, 110 S. Shackleford Road. Musicians welcome. Must be 21. arcelts.com or (501) 602-5508. FREE

ARKANSAS DULCIMER SOCIETY 2-4 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. Mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer players. Annual membership: $12. Meeting free. (501) 661-1129.

ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Robinson Center Music Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. St. Patrick’s Day celebration with Celtic group Mithril, 8 p.m. March 19, 3 p.m. March 20. Tickets: $16-$65, students $10, children free with paying adult Sunday. (501) 666-1761.

BLUE RIBBON HEALERS 9 p.m. March 19, Markham Street Grill & Pub, 11321 W. Markham St. Old-time jazz and “swanky-tonk” music. (501) 224-2010. FREE

BREAKOUT KARAOKE & DANCE 6-9 p.m. Sundays, Shorty Small’s, 4317 Warden Road, North Little Rock. (501) 753-8111. 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Casa Mexicana, 13120 Crystal Hill Road, Maumelle. (501) 812-2074. 9 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. (501) 246-4340. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, American Pie Pizza, 4830 North Hills Blvd., North Little Rock. (501) 753-0081. FREE

AN EVENING OF JAZZ 6 p.m. every second Sunday, 7:30 p.m. every fourth Friday, Hall of Stars, 5001 W. 34th St. With Lorenzo “Ren” Smith and friend. Admission: $10. (501) 590-0177 or (501) 838-0205.

KENNY CHESNEY 7 p.m. April 1, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. With Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker. Tickets: $26.50-$75. (800) 745-3000.

LIVE AT LAMAN 7 p.m. second Thursday of the month, William F. Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Rodney Block and the Real Music Lovers, today. (501) 758-1720. FREE

MURRY’S DINNER PLAYHOUSE 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Branson On the Road, Tuesday-Wednesday. “Young Elvis,” Travis Ledoyt, March 18-20. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday. Showtime: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday. Tickets: $28-$32; children 15 and under, $22. murrysdinnerplayhouse.com or (501) 562-3131.

MUSIC FOR ORGAN AND VOICE 3 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church, Eighth and Scott streets. Kelly Ponder, Candyce Hinkle and Bob Bidewell perform. (501) 666-9429. FREE

ORGAN RECITAL 8 p.m. March 18, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive. Performance by Maxine Thevenot. Central Arkansas Chapter of the American Guild of Organists event. (501) 664-3600. FREE

PATTI LA BELLE 7:30 p.m. March 17, Statehouse Convention Center. Tickets: $42.50. (501) 244-8800 or (800) 745-3000.

THE POINT 94.1 YOUTH ROCK ORCHESTRA 7 p.m. today, Robinson Center Music Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. Tickets: $25. (501) 244-8800.

RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131. FREE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK 2801 S. University Ave. Artspree Concert: violinist Mark O’Connor, 7:30 p.m. March 28, Center for Performing Arts, $20, students $10. (501) 569-3288.

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AIRMEN OF NOTE 7:30 p.m. March 29, Stubblefield Center, Kinkead Avenue and Waldron Road, Fort Smith. U.S. Air Force Band jazz ensemble. Reservations required. (479) 788-7300. FREE

THE ALL WHITE SPRING AFFAIR 9 p.m. March 19, Michelangelo’s, 1117 Oak St., Conway. With Cain the Ladies’ Man and Dr. Feel Good. Admission: $10. (501) 246-3708.

ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 7-9 p.m. first and third Thursday of the month, Something Brewing, 1156 Front St., Conway. Musicians welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 602-5508. FREE

ARKANSAS JAZZ EXPERIENCE 6-8:15 p.m. fourth Friday of every month, Quapaw Bathhouse, downtown Hot Springs. Admission: $10. (501) 767-5482.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Craicmore, 7:30 p.m. March 17. Tickets: $20-$30, faculty and staff $16-$24, ages 65 and older and students $15-$23, ASU students $6-$10. (870) 972-2781.

BEN COULTER 5-9 p.m. Fridays, Crosswalk, 2714 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (870) 918-4166. FREE

BEYOND THE ASHES 7 p.m. Friday, Way of the Cross Church, 108 NE Second St., Kensett. (501) 729-0474. FREE

BLUESDAY TUESDAYS 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Newport Country Club, 703 Walker Drive, Newport. (870) 972-3486. FREE

CALL FOR MEMBERS Pine Bluff Community Band. Rehearsals 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Chestnut streets, Pine Bluff. pbcb.org or (870) 543-9917 or (870) 718-7087.

CALL FOR MEMBERS Van Buren County Community Band. Rehearsals every Monday, Clinton High School band room, 851 Yellowjacket Lane, Clinton. (501) 745-3633.

CELTIC SPRING 3 p.m. Sunday, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Part of The Muses Creative Artistry Project concert series. Tickets: $25. (501) 463-4514.

CONWAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. “Songs of the American West,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $6-$38. (501) 269-1066.

GEORGE’S MAJESTIC LOUNGE 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Blues Jam with Oreo Blue, 8 p.m.-midnight first Wednesday of every month, $3. (479) 527-6618.

HEARTLAND MEN’S CHORUS 7 p.m. Saturday, City Auditorium, 36 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. Tickets: $15-$25. (870) 480-7476.

KORNER KAFE 20204 U.S. 62, Gateway. Jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays. (479) 721-5370. FREE

LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Admission: members $5, nonmembers $10. (870) 536-3375.

MENA COMMUNITY CHOIR 6:30-8 p.m. every Monday, First Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Church streets, Mena. Call for members. (479) 243-0042.

MOUNTAIN VIEW BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL through Saturday, Ozark Folk Center, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Admission: $20 each day, three-day pass $55. mountainview-bluegrass.com or (870) 269-2542.

THE PERRYS 7 p.m. Sunday, Sugarloaf Baptist Church, 699 Wilburn Road, Heber Springs. (501) 729-0474. FREE

SATISFACTION 7:30 p.m. March 19, Arkansas Best Corp. Performing Arts Center, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Rolling Stones dedication show. Benefits Meals For Kids Backpack Program and Pets in Need. Tickets: advance $25, at the door $35, VIP $45. (479) 782-7183.

SONNY BURGESS AND THE LEGENDARY PACERS 7 p.m. Saturday, Sunset Ballroom, 1611 Oak St., Conway. Admission: $8. (501) 327-5284.

SPENCER’S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976. FREE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS Fayetteville. Pianist Awadagin Pratt, 8 p.m. Sunday, Fine Arts Building. (479) 575-4701. FREE

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Artist in Residence Libby Larsen: open rehearsal with Conway Symphony Orchestra, 2:40 p.m. today, Snow Fine Arts Center Room 120; Faculty Chamber Concert, 7:30 p.m. today, Snow Recital Hall; composition seminar, 10 a.m. Friday, Snow Fine Arts 312. (501) 450-3242. “Something Old, Something New,” UCA Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. March 17. (501) 450-5764.

VALLEY OF THE VAPORS INDEPENDENT MUSIC FESTIVAL March 20-26, downtown Hot Springs. Performers include Big Smith, Nora O’Connor. Workshops, hikes and outdoor concerts. Tickets: $5 per show. Workshops free. valleyofthevapors.com or (501) 282-9057.

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Harvard Glee Club, 7 p.m. Monday, $10-$25. Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, 7 p.m. March 17, $15-$35. The Pink Floyd Experience: Animals Live, 8 p.m. March 18, $24-$60. Arlo Guthrie’s Journey On tour with the Burns Sisters, 8 p.m. March 19, $26-$52. (479) 443-5600.

WYNNE MUSIC CLUB 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Woman’s Progressive Club, 333 Merriman Drive, Wynne. Pianist duo Jeanne Hurst and Lisa Miller. (870) 238-5566. FREE

Special Events

Central Arkansas

AARP cHAPTER 34, 5505 W. Markham St. Contract bridge, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Bridge games, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Duplicate bridge, 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m. third Friday of the month and fourth Thursday of the month. Canasta, 1:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays of the month. Newcomers 50 and older welcome. Cost: national AARP dues $12.50, local dues $8. First two visits free. (501) 661-0274 or (501) 851-6828.

ARENACROSS 7 p.m. March 26, 10 a.m. March 27, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Pit Party, 5 p.m. March 26. March 26, advance $17-$22, day of show $19-$24, children 2-12 $7. Amateur Day, March 27; advance $17, day of show $19, children 2-12 $7. (800) 745-3000.

ARGENTA MARKET 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 521 N. Main St., North Little Rock. argentamarket.com or (501) 379-9980.

ARKANSAS PEN & WATCH SHOW 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Wyndham Riverfront, 2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock. Admission: $5 for three days. (501) 224-7766.

ARKANSAS WOMEN’S NETWORK 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Hampton Inn, 1301 S. Shackleford Road. Coffee and networking opportunities for professionals. (501) 455-8538. FREE

ARKANSAS WOMEN’S NETWORK-NORTH 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Starbucks, 4824 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Coffee and networking for professional women. (501) 771-6838. FREE

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS HALL OF FAME 6:30 p.m. today, Wyndham Riverfront-Little Rock, 2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock. Tickets: $100. (501) 666-8816.

CATHOLIC HIGH JUNKTIQUE SALE 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 26, Catholic High School, 6300 Father Tribou St. (501) 664-4085. FREE

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) 372-3686 or (501) 221-1820. FREE

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. FREE

CENTRAL ARKANSAS GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 6 p.m. today, Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, 100 Rock St. Speaker Linda McDowell on newspapers in family history research. (501) 912-3587.

CHEF BALL 6 p.m. March 20, Campus Center Great Hall, Pulaski Technical College, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Awards, six-course dinner, music. Tickets: $125. (501) 812-2879.

CHILDREN’S HEALTH FAIR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Park Plaza, 6000 W. Markham St. Children’s activities, information. (501) 664-4956.

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 843-9090. FREE

DIAMOND BEAR BREWING CO. TOURS 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, 323 Cross St. (501) 708-2739 or (877) 642-2739. -FREE

DINO DASH STROLLER 5K TRAINING PROGRAM 7 a.m. Saturdays through May 21, War Memorial Park, Markham Street and Fair Park Boulevard and other locations. Group and individual training. Cost: $120. (888) 335-4041.

DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK PARTNERSHIP LUNCHEON noon March 17, Statehouse Convention Center. Keynote speaker Fred Kent. Tickets: $65. (501) 375-0121.

DUCK DUCK GOOSE CONSIGNMENT SALE 7 a.m.-6 p.m. today, State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard St. (501) 804-6762. FREE

EARLY RISER TOASTMASTER 7-7:50 a.m. Fridays, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 11 Children’s Way. Communication and presentation skills. Membership: up to $66 per year. (501) 835-6758.

ELEVATE COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER 323 S. Cross St. Classes in yoga, acupressure, wellness, tai chi, meditation, call for schedule and costs. Healthy People Potlucks, 5 p.m. third Tuesday of the month. Radiant Gathering, 6 p.m. third Tuesday of the month. Yogi Tea Cafe, 8:30 p.m. first Friday of the month. (888) 749-6949.

THE EMPRESS OF LITTLE ROCK 2120 S. Louisiana St. High Tea, 3 p.m. Sundays, $35. Reservations required. (501) 374-7966.

FACES OF THE FUTURE 6 p.m. Saturday, Cotham’s in the City, 1401 W. Third St. Catfish dinner, silent auction, student art sale. Benefits Arkansas River Valley Montessori. Tickets: $30. (501) 603-0620.

FIRST CLASS TOASTMASTERS 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, DeSoto Room (Terrace Room, first Tuesday of the month), St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center, University Avenue and Markham Street. Group teaches public speaking and leadership skills. (501) 604-5234. FREE

FIT FOR THE CURE EVENT 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 18, Dillard’s, Park Plaza, 6000 W. Markham St. Wacoal bra fittings. Benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure. (501) 660-1300. FREE

FITNESS BOOT CAMP Tuesdays and Thursdays, Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackleford Road. Faith-based exercise training. Beginner class, 5 p.m. Regular class, 6 p.m. Cost: $30. (501) 416-1897.

GREATER LITTLE ROCK CAMERA CLUB 6 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 Rock St. Speakers, discussions. Digital and film cameras. (501) 614-9098. FREE

HALANA’S PSYCHIC FAIR 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 20, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Readings, presentations, lectures, sales. Admission: $5. (501) 843-5982.

HEALTH FAIR 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Rock Town Center, 4601 S. University Ave. (501) 219-4561.

HEIFER VILLAGE 1 World Ave. Free Family Day: Spring Celebration of Life, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 19. Heifer Discussion Course: “Voluntary Simplicity,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 17, $40. “Discovering a Sense of Place,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through April 26, $40. (501) 907-2697.

HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASS 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 19, Promiseland Community Development Center, 3700 W. 65th St. (501) 562-9952. FREE

KEEP LITTLE ROCK BEAUTIFUL Saturday, various locations. Citywide cleanup, beautification project. (501) 765-3530.

LITTLE ROCK COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 663-7515. FREE

LITTLE ROCK TOASTMASTERS CLUB 6:30 p.m. Mondays, DeSoto Room, St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center, 2 St. Vincent Circle. The art of speaking, listening and thinking. (501) 224-3064. FREE

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Giraffe Encounter, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; $10, children 1-12 $5. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Naked mole rat colony on display. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $10; ages 60 and older and children 1-12, $8. (501) 666-2406.

MARCH MADNESS REVIVAL Grace Temple Church, 501 S. Bowman Road. With Noel Jones, 7 p.m. today; gospel artist Smokie Norful, 7 p.m. Wednesday; Omarosa advisor and co-star of The Ultimate Merger, Jamal Harrison Bryant, 7 p.m. March 23; Maurice Watson, 7 p.m. March 28-30. (501) 612-0864.

MAUMELLE GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Maumelle Senior Services Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle. Topics and speakers. (501) 349-7212. FREE

MCCAIN MALL 3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. Baptist Health Medical Center health screenings, 7:30-9:30 a.m. first Friday of the month. (501) 758-6317. FREE

MID-SOUTH TRIVIA LEAGUE 7 p.m. Mondays, Zack’s Place, 1400 S. University Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Thirst N’ Howl, 14710 Cantrell Road; 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Touchdown Sally’s Sports Grill, 17332 Interstate 30, Benton; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Luigi’s Pizza & Pasta, 22000 Interstate 30, Bryant; 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays, Gusano’s, 313 President Clinton Ave.; 8 p.m. Mondays and 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Gusano’s, 2915 Dave Ward Drive, Conway; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Centennial Valley Country Club, 1600 Centennial Club Drive, Conway; 9 p.m. Thursdays, T.G.I. Friday’s, 2820 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock; 7 p.m. Saturdays, Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, 3201 Bankhead Drive. Team trivia challenges, competing for League Championship. (501) 766-2330. FREE

MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART MEETINGS 1 p.m. third Thursday of the month, 315 E. Capitol Ave. (501) 455-6200. FREE

NORTH LITTLE ROCK FRIENDS OF ANIMALS 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $25. (501) 758-5482.

PINNACLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road. Hikes, nature programs, games. (501) 868-5806.

PROM DRESS EVENT 6-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, 6701 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Gently used prom dresses and accessories for girls. (501) 951-7472 or (501) 834-3784.

PUTT FOR PEACE FUNDRAISER 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Golf World, 4501 S. University Ave. Mini-golf tournament for Arkansas Coalition for Peace and Justice. Cost: two-person team $20, hole sponsorship $25. (501) 944-9297.

QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 9:30 a.m. second Monday of the month, Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, 100 S. Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 791-3984. FREE

RELAY FOR LIFE SCRAPBOOKING CROP 10 a.m.-noon Friday, American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave. Scrapbooking team event. Benefits American Cancer Society. Cost: survivors $80, others $90. (501) 952-1153 or (501) 664-6018.

ROCK TO NORTH LITTLE ROCK ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 1 p.m. Saturday, downtown Little Rock to downtown North Little Rock over Main Street Bridge. Bands, clowns, floats, antique cars. Dancing at the Crossroads, 2-4 p.m. irisharkansas.org or (501) 920-8534.

SHAMROCK ’N THE RINK 5 p.m. Sunday, Skate World, 6512 Mabelvale Cut-Off. Central Arkansas Roller Derby Rock ’n Renegades vs. The ThunderDollz. Halftime performance by The Ugly Stuff. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas. Tickets: $10, children 10 and under free. (501) 758-9269.

SHOP-N-SIP 5-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Kavanaugh Boulevard in Hillcrest neighborhood. Music, open house events, food. (501) 231-8132.

SPRINGFEST noon-6 p.m. March 19, Reservoir Park, just west of Pavilion in the Park on Cantrell Road. Picnic, music, dancing, celebration of spring equinox. (501) 454-7377. FREE

TALES FROM THE SOUTH Tuesdays, Starving Artist Cafe, 411 Main St., North Little Rock. True stories told by Southerners. Dinner, 5-6:45 p.m.; radio show taping, 7 p.m. (501) 749-6538. FREE

TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS 5:30 p.m. March 17, Bailey Alumni & Friends Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Food, entertainment. Benefits UALR scholarships. Tickets: $50. (501) 569-3142.

TOUR DE PAUL USTA MEN’S TENNIS TOURNAMENT March 29-31, Rebsamen Park; April 1-10, Pleasant Valley Country Club, 1 Pleasant Valley Drive. Pro-circuit tennis tournament. Pizza Pasta with the Pros, 5:30 p.m. April 4; $15, children under 10 $10. A Taste of Tennis, 6:30 p.m. April 7, $75. Benefits St. Vincent Health System. Admission to matches free. Pro Am participation, $150. https://stvincenthealth.com/tourdepaul/index.html or (501) 552-3552.

TWIN CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB 11:59 a.m. every Tuesday, St. Vincent Medical Center/North, 2215 Wildwood Ave., Sherwood. Public speaking, communication and leadership skills. (501) 568-5492. FREE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Lectures: “Behind Kremlin Walls,” Donald Kelly, noon Friday; “Women in the National Park Service,” 6 p.m. March 17. (501) 683-5239. FREE

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 10700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Gluten-Free Tasting, 1-2 p.m. last Saturday of the month. Eating Healthy on a Budget, 1 p.m. first and last Saturday of the month. Music at the Market & Grilling Time, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, 12:30-3 p.m. Sundays; hot dogs $2, burgers $5. (501) 312-2326. FREE

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Good Gardens gardening series, 10 a.m. second Saturday of the month; “The Buzz on Bees,” Allison Wallace, Saturday. Movie Mondays, 6 p.m. second Monday of every month; Woodruff: A Lesson of Non-Violence, Monday. (501) 758-1720. FREE

WOMEN AND GIRLS ICE HOCKEY 7:15-8:15 p.m. every Monday, Arkansas Skatium, 1311 S. Bowman Road. $10 per session. (501) 666-4625.

ZUMBA WITH CASA 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Juvenile Justice Complex, 3001 W. Roosevelt Road. Court Appointed Special Advocates exercise class. Cost: $5; CASA advocates free. (501) 340-6778.

Around Arkansas

ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 20, Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, U.S. 62 West, Eureka Springs. Admission: $3, good both days. Preview showing and wine and cheese reception, 5:30-7 p.m. March 18, $10. eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com (479) 244-5167.

ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL Mountain View. Classes and workshops in traditional crafts. Call for schedule and registration fees. arkansascraftschool.org or (870) 269-8397.

ARKANSAS DAFFODIL SHOW 2-5 p.m. March 26, Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St., Conway. (870) 942-7957. FREE

ARKANSAS FAMILY RIGHTS COALITION 7 p.m. second Monday of the month, IHOP, 7809 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith; 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Denny’s, 5910 Rogers Ave. Community meetings. (479) 420-5504.

ARKANSAS HIV/AIDS ADVOCACY CONFERENCE 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, The Cosmopolitan Hotel, 70 N. East Ave., Fayetteville. (888) 802-3332. FREE

ARKANSAS POKEMON STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT March 19, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Registration, 9 a.m. Round 1, 11 a.m. (501) 262-1744. FREE

ARKANSAS POST NATIONAL MEMORIAL 1741 Old Post Road, Gillett. Spring Bayou Float, 9-11 a.m. Saturday; registration by 5 p.m. Friday; park canoes at capacity, bring own canoe or kayak. (870) 548-2207. FREE

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME College Street, Mountain Home. Fly fishing course, 6-8 p.m. March 17, 24, 31 and April 7, First National Hall, Room F206, $75. (870) 508-6106.

BABYSITTER TRAINING COURSE 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, American Red Cross, 1709 Greenwood Ave., Fort Smith. Cost: $40. (479) 782-1056.

BASEBALL COMMEMORATION 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Weyerhaeuser Corporation parking lot, 847 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs. Ceremony remembering historic Babe Ruth home run. With baseball historians. (501) 321-2027. FREE

BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER PARTNERS Boone County Library, 221 W. Stephenson St., Harrison. Lecture: Birds Along the Buffalo, Jack Stewart, 5:30-6:30 p.m. March 22. (870) 704-9114.

BULL SHOALS-WHITE RIVER STATE PARK 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals. Tours of the Bull Shoals Dam, 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $2.50, $1.50 for ages 6-12. (870) 455-3629.

CADDO CONFERENCE SONG AND DANCE PERFORMANCE 4-7 p.m. March 26, Bell Tower, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Traditional songs and dances. (479) 788-7812. FREE

CAMDEN DAFFODIL FESTIVAL 9 a.m-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Camden. Home and garden tours, steak cook-off, 5K run/walk, poker run, motorcycle show, art show and sale, crafts, children’s activities, quilt show, Civil War re-enactor encampment. Fees for tours and some activities. camdenfestival.com or (870) 836-6426 or (870) 836-0023.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS SPORT FLYERS BREAKFAST 8:30-10:30 a.m. every second Saturday, 165 Country Air Lane, Lonoke. Admission: $5 donation. (501) 676-7767.

DAVIDSONVILLE HISTORIC STATE PARK 7953 U.S. 166 S., Pocahontas. Chili and Cornbread: A Dutch Oven Lunch, workshop, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 19; including oven $40, no oven $9. Tri Park Adventure Camp for ages 8-12, March 21-23, $75. (870) 892-4708.

DIXIE CAR CLUB 6 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Western Sizzlin Steak House, 1916 Congo Road, Benton. Dinner and meeting. (501) 778-9656.

EUREKA GRAS MARDI GRAS through Saturday, Eureka Springs. Parades, ball, dinners. krazo.ureeka.org or (479) 981-9551.

FAULKNER COUNTY LIBRARY 1900 Tyler St., Conway. Beginner’s yoga group, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. (501) 327-7482. FREE

FIRST THURSDAY SHOPPING downtown Paragould. Local businesses offer extended hours, demonstrations and music. (870) 240-0544. FREE

FLEA & FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-noon first and third Saturday of the month, Clinton City Park, downtown Clinton. (501) 745-1495.

FUN AFTER FIVE 5-7 p.m. Thursdays, Basin Spring Park, 12 Spring St., Eureka Springs. Family activities sponsored by the Eureka Springs Downtown Network. (479) 224-5074. FREE

HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK, U.S. 278, nine miles northwest of Hope. Jonquil Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 18-19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 20, parking $5. Historic building tours: $8, children 6-12 $4. (870) 983-2684.

HOBBS STATE PARK — CONSERVATION AREA 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Friends of Hobbs Speaker Series: “The Healing Powers of Being in Nature,” Donald Eugene Wleklinski, 2 p.m. Saturday; “Van Winkle Hollow and the Civil War in Northwest Arkansas,” Dave Lewis, 2 p.m. March 19. Program: “Sinkholes and Karst,” Denis Dean, 2 p.m. March 20. Nature Exploration Day Camp: Spring Break Edition for ages 8-12, March 22-24, $50, deadline Tuesday. Mother Nature readings for children, 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday and third Wednesday of the month. Hikes, nature programs. (479) 789-5000.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE PLAYERs 7 p.m. first Tuesday of the month, Ouachita Building, Woodlands Auditorium, DeSoto Boulevard, Hot Springs Village. Monthly meeting, skits, programs. Membership: $5. (501) 922-9482 or (501) 922-6070.

JACKSONPORT STATE PARK 205 Avenue St., Newport. “We Knew Nothing of War: Questions of a Civil War Soldier,” through March 5, 2012. (870) 523-2143.

LAKE CATHERINE STATE PARK 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs. Nature programs, hikes, demonstrations. (501) 844-4205. FREE

LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Boating education course, 6-9 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, reservations required. Educational and nature programs. Nature tales, 2 p.m. Saturdays. (479) 967-5516.

LAKE OUACHITA STATE PARK 5451 Mountain Pine Road, Mountain Pine. Dutch oven cooking workshop, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, $12, reservations required. (501) 767-9366.

LYON COLLEGE Batesville. Japan Lecture Series: “Visas For Life: The Legacy of Chiune Sugihara,” Anne Akabori, 7 p.m. March 17, Derby Lecture Hall. (870) 307-7242.

MARCH FOR PARKS AUCTION AND FUNDRAISER 6 p.m. March 31, Dogwood Pavilion, Nashville City Park, 1301 W. Johnson St., Nashville. Benefits park projects and events. (870) 845-7405. FREE

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION CLASS 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 9 Oak St., Rogers. (479) 616-8043. FREE

MOMCATION April 29-May 1, Heifer Ranch, 55 Heifer Road, Perryville. Weekend retreat for moms. Registration: through April 3 $180. (417) 234-2462.

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS MEETING WITH MICHELLE DUGGAR 9 a.m. Monday, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1021 W. Sycamore St., Fayetteville. For mothers of young children. No childcare provided. RSVP by today. fayettevillemops.com or (501) 993-5722.

OAKLAWN Hot Springs. Music in Pop’s Lounge, after races Fridays and Saturdays, free. Live racing, through April 16. (800) 625-5296.

OUT OF THE DARKNESS CAMPUS WALK 10 a.m. Saturday, Crafton Alumni Pavilion, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Benefits American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Donations accepted. Pledges and donations accepted. (870) 470-8981.

OZARK FOLK CENTER 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Handpicked and Handmade Craft Show, Friday-Saturday. Ozark Folk School, March 17-19, 21-25, $270. (870) 269-3851.

petit Jean state park 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton. Archeology Day, Saturday. (501) 727-5441. free

PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK 506 E. Douglas St., Prairie Grove. Spin-A-Round meetings, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first Wednesday of the month. Exhibit admission: $3, children 6-12 $2, families $10. House tours: $5, children 6-12 $3, families $15. (479) 846-2990.

PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING AND EDUCATION EVENTS 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Fordyce Civic Center, 300 U.S. 79-167 bypass, Fordyce. (870) 352-7197 or (501) 748-1249. 10 a.m.-noon March 22, Watkins Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 800 S. Juniper St., Pine Bluff. (870) 489-1614. FREE

RHEA LANA CONSIGNMENT SALES 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Conway Expo Center, U.S. 64 East, Conway. (501) 499-0009. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday and March 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 19, White County Fairgrounds, 802 Davis Drive, Searcy. (501) 278-6151. FREE

ST. JUDE’S CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL EVENT 5 p.m. March 26, Mead Park, 522 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. 5K walk/run, pancake breakfast, raffles. Cost: by Saturday $25, after Saturday $30. (501) 884-5491.

St. PATRICk’S DAY POTATO FEST 6 p.m. Saturday, Advent Lutheran Church, 900 Farris Road, Conway. Dinner. Entertainment by Doug and Carlos, The Boomers, 7-9 p.m. Donations for Bethlehem House homeless shelter. (501) 764-6250.

SENIOR EXPO 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Fitness Unlimited, 1212 Arkansas 35 N., Benton. Lunch, dancing, information. (501) 219-4920. FREE

SOUPER SOUP 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Eureka Springs High School cafeteria, U.S. 62 W, Eureka Springs. Soup tasting event. Benefits Eureka Springs Historical Museum. Tickets: $6, children under 12 $3. (479) 253-9417.

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DOGS 1 p.m. first Saturday of the month, Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma St., Springdale. Service-dog demonstrations. (479) 646-0886. FREE

SOWBUG ROUNDUP 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 17-19, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 307 W. North St., Mountain Home. Fly fishing celebration with demonstrations, seminars, instructions, classes, auctions. Admission: all three days $5, children 12 and under with parent free. northarkansasflyfisher.org or (870) 430-2345.

SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC AND BUILDING DEDICATION March 25-26, PoFolks K9 Rescue, 4 Gail Lane, Conway. Flea market and adoption events, 2-7 p.m. March 25, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. March 26. Building dedication, 1 p.m. March 26. Spay, neuter, tests and vaccines drop-off, 6:30-9 a.m. Appointment required. Pickup, 4-7 p.m. Cost: $5-$60. (501) 470-9049.

SPRING FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 26, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Presented by National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Speaker, Billie Stone Fogarty. Registration, 8:30 a.m. Cost: advance $25, lunch $8; admission at the door $30. (501) 922-9220.

AN UNFORGETTABLE BRIDAL & FORMAL AFFAIR noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Pine Bluff Convention Center, 500 E. Eighth Ave., Pine Bluff. Admission: $7. (870) 413-1667.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Distinguished Lecture Series: Nicholas Sparks, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Reynolds Performance Hall, $10, students $5. (501) 450-3265.

walks through history tours 11 a.m. Saturday, Prescott Commercial Historic District, Prescott. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program event. (501) 324-9880. FREE

WOOL AND WHEEL HANDSPINNING GUILD 10 a.m.-noon third Saturday of every month, Ozark Folkways Heritage Center, Winslow. (479) 634-3791.

WORLD’S SHORTEST ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE March 17, downtown Hot Springs. Blarney Stone Kissing Contest, 4:30 p.m. Festivities, 6 p.m. Parade, 6:30 p.m. Street Dance, 7:30 p.m. Grand marshal John Corbett. (501) 321-2027.

YOGA WORKSHOP 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, Millennium Life Center, 2863 Millennium Drive, Fayetteville. With Matthew and Holly Krepps. Cost: $45-$175. (479) 466-1998.

ZUMBA CLASSES 5 p.m. Monday and Thursday, Community Outreach Center, 400 Confederate St., Lake Village. (870) 265-2878. FREE

Theater

Central Arkansas

ABIE’S IRISH ROSE through Sunday, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtime: 7:45 p.m. through Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $28-$32; children 15 and under, $22. murrysdinnerplayhouse.com or (501) 562-3131.

ANNIE 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Church youth production. Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older and children under 12 $8; reserved seating $15. (501) 227-0000 or (501) 690-8849.

ARMADILLO RODEO 7 p.m. Saturday, Public Theatre, 616 Center St. Teen improv comedy troupe performs. Tickets: $8. (501) 374-7529.

DR. JON’S COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW 6:30 p.m. today, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 E. Ninth St. Reservations required. (501) 454-3301. FREE

THE HANGING OF DAVID O. DODD Friday-March 26, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $14, ages 65 and older and students $10. (501) 374-3761.

IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE Friday-March 27, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $14; children, $11. (501) 372-4000.

IMPROVLITTLEROCK 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Public Theatre, 616 Center St. ILR Movie Night: The Western, Friday. ILR’s Battle Royale, Saturday. Tickets: $8. (501) 374-7529.

REVIEW THE REVUE AT THE REP through Saturday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Summer Musical Theater Intensive production. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $20. (501) 378-0405.

SHAKESPEARE SCENE FESTIVAL 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, University Theatre, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Students from area schools perform. (501) 569-3456.

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BUS STOP 7:30 p.m. Monday, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Montana Repertory Theatre touring production. Tickets: $30-$40, ages 65 and older $27-$37, students $10. (501) 450-3265.

CRIMES OF THE HEART through Sunday, Pocket Community Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. (501) 623-8585.

GODSPELL through March 20, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12, ages 65 and older $10, students $5. (501) 315-5483.

LAND O’ FROST KIDSTAGE through April 16, Center on the Square, 111 W. Arch St., Searcy. Theater workshop for children grades 2-12. Cost: $60. (501) 368-0111.

THE MIKADO 8 p.m. Saturday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $28-$42. (479) 443-5600.

THE NERD Friday-Saturday, Centerstage Playhouse, 204 N. First St., Cabot. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Curtain: 7:30 p.m. Cabot Community Theatre production. Tickets: dinner $25, children 12 and under $15; show only $15, children $10. cabotcommunitytheatre.org or (501) 941-2266.

rogers little theater Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Kidfriends 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Rogers Little Theater group for students 8-18. Lessons in theater work. Meeting times may vary. (479) 631-8988.

SEUSSICAL 3 p.m. March 19, East Arkansas Community College, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $8-$12. (870) 633-4480.

THERE IS ONE IN EVERY FAMILY 7 p.m. Saturday, Pine Bluff Convention Center Auditorium, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Pine Bluff. Tickets: $25-$30. (870) 536-7600.

Auditions

Central Arkansas

SUMMER MUSICAL THEATER INTENSIVE AUDITIONS 4:30-9 p.m. April 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 2, Arkansas Repertory Theater, 601 Main St. Auditions for training program. Call to schedule audition slot. Prepare one-minute monologue and 16 bars of song. Sessions: ages 16-23, July 10-23; ages 10-15, July 24-Aug. 6. Tuition: $400. Costume fee: $15. (501) 378-0445.

SUMMER THEATER ACADEMY AUDITIONS 5 p.m. Saturday and April 2, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. For ages 10-18, AAC Children’s Theatre academy, June 20-July 29. Tuition: $450-$750. (501) 372-4000.

TIL BETH DO US PART 2 p.m. March 26, 1 p.m. March 27, The Public Theatre, 616 Center St. Community Theatre of Little Rock production. Cold readings from script. Production: May 13-28. (501) 410-2283.

THE WEEKEND THEATER 10 a.m. March 19, 5 p.m. March 20, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. For productions: Gypsy, June 17-July 10; My Fair Lady, July 22-Aug. 13; Pippin, Oct. 7-23. Prepare song. (501) 374-3761.

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WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION 10 a.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Monday, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Cold readings from script. Production dates: May 12-15, 19-22. (501) 315-5483.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Dr. Rex Bell Trio, today, $5. Rodney Block & the Real Music Lovers, Friday, $10. Katmandu, Saturday, $7. College night featuring Barry McVinney, Monday. Vieux Carre Jazz brunch with Ted Ludwig, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Monday Night Jazz, every Monday, $5 unless otherwise indicated. Jam session with Carl Mouton, Tuesdays, free. Kat Hood’s Open Mike Acoustic Showcase, Wednesdays, free. Shows at 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196.

ARENA BILLIARDS BAR & GRILL 314 Maple St., North Little Rock. Karaoke contest, 8 p.m. every Saturday, free. Pool tournaments 7 p.m. every Thursday, 8 p.m. every Friday, $10 entry fee. (501) 374-7665.

ARKANSAS PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS 8-11 p.m. Saturdays, 4521 W. 65th St., quarter-block west of Patterson Street. Visitors welcome. Dance instruction and social hour, 7-8 p.m. Admission: members $5, guests $6. (501) 568-4476.

BASELINE PIT STOP BAR-B-QUE AND LOUNGE 5506 Base Line Road. Nine-ball tournament, 7 p.m. Sundays. Eight-ball tournament 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Pool league 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday. Shuffleboard various times daily. Horseshoe pit. Full bar and grill. Happy hour 4-6 p.m. daily. Entry fees vary. (501) 562-9635.

BOGIE’S 920 W. Pershing Drive, North Little Rock. Karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays, free. (501) 758-1851.

CAJUN’S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Crash Meadows, 4 Elements, today. Andy Tanas, Crisis, Friday. Jim Mills, The Living Daylights, Saturday. Brian & Nick, Wednesday. Happy-hour bands start at 5:30 p.m. Friday-Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursdays, headline bands at 8:30 or 9 Friday-Tuesday, 9:30 Thursdays. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.

CHIEFS 6708 Arkansas 161, North Little Rock. Band, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. every Friday. Pool tournament, 8 p.m. every Friday. (501) 833-9110. FREE

CLUB COUNT PULASKI New Howard Johnson Inn, T.P. White Drive, Jacksonville. Karaoke contest with the Karaoke Cowboy, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, finals Saturday. No cover. Contest entry: $10. Dance lessons with Lil, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, free. Jam session, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, free. (501) 982-2183 or (501) 606-9529.

THE COFFEE BEANERY CAFE 17200 Chenal Parkway. Open Mike Night, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 821-7747. FREE

CORNERSTONE PUB AND GRILL 312 Main St., North Little Rock. Acoustic singer and guitar, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, free. Ladies night and ’80s-retro disc jockey, Thursdays. (501) 374-1782.

COUNTERPOINT 3605 MacArthur Drive, North Little Rock. Pingpong tournament, 9 p.m. Mondays. Music, 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Karaoke with Paul, 10 p.m. Wednesdays. Open mike with Stacy Mackey, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Disc jockey, 10 p.m. Fridays. Music, 11 p.m. Saturdays. Customer appreciation, Sundays. Hours: 8 p.m.-5 a.m. daily. (501) 771-5515.

DHS STUDIOS 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Red Saturdays: reggae and world music, 10 p.m. Saturdays, $10. (501) 253-2523 or (501) 328-5248.

Downtown music Hall and records 215 W. Capitol Ave. Afton, 7 p.m. today. Moving Mountains, 7 p.m. Saturday, advance $10, at the door $12. Battle of the Bands, 4 p.m. Sunday. The Body, 8 p.m. Monday, $7. Sod Hauler, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $7. Our Last Night, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; advance $10, at the door $12. Owen Pye, 8 p.m. March 29, free. (501) 376-1819.

ELECTRIC COWBOY 9515 Interstate 30. Ladies night, Wednesdays. Rockin’ the Rock Karaoke with Chuxster, Thursday. All events start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. Call for cover charges. (501) 562-6000.

GRUMPY’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR AND GRILL 1801 Green Mountain Drive. Music, 9 p.m. every Monday. (501) 225-9650. FREE

HONEY HUT RESTAURANT 3723 MacArthur Blvd., North Little Rock. Karaoke with D&T, 8 p.m. every Friday. (501) 753-0991. FREE

JERE’S PLACE SPORTS BAR 8500 Castle Valley Road, Mabelvale. Sports, pool, golf. Music and dancing, 6 p.m. Fridays; $5, ladies free until 10. (501) 562-1814.

JIMMY DOYLE’S COUNTRY CLUB 11800 Maybelline Drive, Galloway exit, North Little Rock. Karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Thursday, free. Arkansas Riverbottom Band, 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, $5. (501) 945-9042.

JUANITA’S 1300 S. Main St. Ryan Couron, 10 p.m. Saturday; advance $12, at the door $10. Zach Myers of Shinedown, 8:30 p.m. Sunday; advance $10, at the door $15. Kevin Devine, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; advance $10, at the door $12. Conditions, Kink Ador, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; advance $7, at the door $10. (501) 372-1228.

THE KARAOKE KORNER 5223 Willow Springs Road. Open 8 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, $5. Available for private parties. (501) 888-5911.

KHALIL’S PUB & GRILL 110 S. Shackleford Road. Terrific Tuesdays, 6-10 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of the month, $10, discount with work badge. (501) 246-3708.

KNIGHT PLAY COMEDY CLUB 8500 Castle Valley Road, Mabelvale. Comedy, 8 p.m. Saturday. Cover: $10. (501) 562-1814.

LEVY VFW 4400 Lynn Lane, Levy. Shuffleboard, 7 p.m. Fridays, free. Steak fry, 5-7 p.m. first Saturday of the month, $6. Pool tournament, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, $6. Karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Sundays, free. (501) 753-5538.

LONG BRANCH SALOON 8419 Scott Hamilton Drive. Eight-ball tournament, 8 p.m. Monday and Thursday, $5. Ladies night, Wednesday. Band, 8 p.m. every other Saturday, $5, couples $7. (501) 568-5547.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Jason Russell, through Saturday. Bud Anderson, Wednesday-March 19. Open Mike Nite, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Ladies Night, Thursdays, free for women. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fridays, 7, 9 and 11 p.m. Saturdays unless otherwise indicated. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $6, Friday-Saturday $9 unless otherwise indicated. Thursday, ladies night with free admission. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.

LUCKY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1101 Murphy Drive, Maumelle. Ladies night every Tuesday. Eight-ball tournament, 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Karaoke, 8 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. Bands on Saturdays. (501) 803-4898. FREE

PEABODY LITTLE ROCK HOTEL 3 Statehouse Plaza. Wine and Roses, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, lobby bar, free. (501) 906-4000.

QUIET STORM SOCIAL CLUB 1724 Wright Ave. Saturday Night Rhythm & Blues with open mike and disc jockey, 9 p.m. every Saturday, $2. (501) 612-1776.

REVOLUTION ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Zodiac: The Pisces Edition featuring Huda Hudia, 9 p.m. Friday, $10. Kingsdown, 8:30 p.m. Saturday; $7, under 21 $10. School Boy Humor, 5 p.m. Sunday; $7, under 21 $10. Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses, 9 p.m. Tuesday, $20. (501) 823-0090.

ROCK CITY LOUNGE 8115 Arch St. Good Tymes Karaoke with Chris, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 562-3613. FREE

ROSE CITY VFW POST 10442 6101 U.S. 70, North Little Rock. St. Patrick’s Dance with Sugar Creek Band, 7-11 p.m. Saturday; $5, couples $7.50. Pool tournaments, 6 p.m. Wednesday, $6. Beer buckets Friday, five for $7.50. (501) 945-4116.

RUDY’S CAFE & OYSTER BAR 2695 Pike Ave., North Little Rock. Texas hold ’em poker tournaments, 7 and 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. (501) 771-0808. FREE

ROBERTS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 7212 Geyer Springs Road. Soul Fridays with Soul on Ice, 8 p.m. Fridays, $5. (501) 568-2566.

THE SHIP 26611 Arkansas 365 N., North Little Rock. Pool tournament, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Karaoke, 7 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 803-4014. FREE

STICKYZ CHICKEN SHACK 107 S. Commerce St. Kitten, Young the Giant, 9 p.m. today; advance $8, day of show $10. Graham Wilkinson, 9 p.m. Friday. Baths, 9 p.m. Saturday, $10. Kopecky Family Band, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, $8. Wild Flag, 8:30 p.m. Monday, $10. The Romany Rye, 9 p.m. Tuesday, $5. (501) 372-7707.

SU-BURBON INN Interstate 30 at Base Line Road exit. Music 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturdays. Cover: $2, couples $3. (501) 562-4863.

TON’S PLACE 18814 MacArthur Drive, North Little Rock. Convertible Cowboy, 8 p.m. every Friday. (501) 851-9987. FREE

TONY’S SPORTS BAR AND STEAKHOUSE 5201 Asher Ave. Pool tables, TVs, projection screens for big games. Blues set with Walter T., 3-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Disc jockey after 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, $5. (501) 907-7757.

TROY’S IRONHORSE SALOON 9125 Mann Road. Horseshoes, pool, shuffleboard and karaoke, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday. (501) 562-4464. FREE

THE UNDERGROUND 500 President Clinton Ave. Drink and food specials, Monday-Tuesday. Way Back Wednesday with Power 92. Live music, 10 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 9 p.m. Saturday; cover Friday-Saturday $5. All-night Happy Hour, Saturdays. Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 375-2537.

VINO’S Seventh and Chester streets. Emery with Hawkboy and To Speak of Wolves with Belair, 8 p.m. Saturday; advance $12, day of show $15. (501) 375-8466.

WHITE WATER TAVERN Seventh and Thayer streets. My Cousin, The Emperor with The Small Ponds, 8 p.m. Sunday, $7. (501) 375-8400.

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THE BAY VIEW CLUB & GRILL 155 Chelsea Drive, Fairfield Bay. Steven Robb, 8-11 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday, free. (501) 884-6009.

BEEBE VFW CLUB 1405 E. Center St., Beebe. Music, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, $5. Steak night, 6-8 Fridays, $10. (501) 882-7769.

BOSTON’S 211 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. Open Mike Night, 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Karaoke, 8 p.m. Fridays. Live music, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. (479) 845-1122.

BUZZY’S BAR 210 Rhinehart Road, Pine Bluff. Jam Nite with JT Flood band and karaoke, 7 p.m. every Thursday. (870) 535-7087. FREE

THE CLUB 709 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Music, 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. (501) 624-7474. FREE

COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE Arkansas 367 N., Judsonia. Dance, music, 7-10 p.m. every Friday-Saturday, $5. Smoke- and alcohol-free. (501) 729-1212.

DYLAN’S ACOUSTIC 1021 Front St., Conway. Open mike night, 7 p.m. every Thursday. (501) 697-0841.

EDENS EDGE 2895 Bill Foster Memorial Highway, Cabot. Christian music venue. (501) 941-3997.

GIFFORD COUNTRY MUSIC 288 Opal Road, El Paso. Karaoke, 7-10 p.m. every Friday-Saturday, donations accepted. Bingo, 6:30-11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. No alcohol or smoking; children welcome. (501) 882-3493.

THE GOAL POST 7607 John Harden Drive, Cabot. Music 9 p.m.-midnight Fridays, 8-11 p.m. Saturdays. Membership: $5 a year. (501) 982-2900.

MAXINE’S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. New Music Tuesdays, free. Paul Sammons, Wednesdays, free. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays, free. (501) 321-0909.

MONTICELLO VFW 145 Veterans Drive, Monticello. Dance with Chapter 4 Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Friday. Cover: $5. (501) 367-5267.

MOOSE LODGE 2567 Saline County 11485 U.S. 67 S., Benton. Rockin’ Randy’s Karaoke, 8 p.m. Fridays, free. Dances, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturdays, $4. (501) 860-6740.

ODIE’S HOUSE OF BLUES 3413 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Chuck Dodson piano, 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Mike Dollins and the Cruize Brothers blues jam, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 815-2939. FREE

PLANET BOOGIES 421 Broadway, Hot Springs. T’s Tunes Karaoke and Dance, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. every Thursday-Monday. (501) 623-5152. FREE

2720 2720 Albert Pike, Hot Springs. Ladies Night, Thursdays. Tommy Roeck, 9 p.m. Fridays and all-request dance with DJ Debbi T, 10 p.m., after midnight $5. Retro with Diggit Johnson, 9 p.m. Saturdays, and DJ Debbi T, 10 p.m., $5. Recovery Sundays, 6 p.m. Sundays and Joel Strotman and Tommy Roeck, 9 p.m. (501) 760-2505.

VFW POST 2256 5323 Sleepy Village Road, Benton. Karaoke, 7 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays. NASCAR watching. Band, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, $4, couples $7. (501) 778-9876.

VFW POST 2278 2231 E. Grand Ave., back of KOA Campgrounds, Hot Springs. Music 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, free. Fish fry 5-7 p.m. Friday, $6. (501) 767-9362 or (501) 623-5190.

VFW POST 7769 1405 E. Center St., Beebe. Ladies night, Fridays, men $5. Saturday nights, $5. Bingo and shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Pool tournament and jam sessions, Wednesdays. Bingo, 1 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 882-7769.

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