Weekend Calendar

Vista by James Hendricks and other works are on display in “Southern Abstraction” at Greg Thompson Fine Art, Friday-Aug. 12. The opening reception is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the gallery, 429 Main St., North Little Rock. Admission is free and hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Call (501) 664-2787 or visit gregthompsonfineart.com.
Vista by James Hendricks and other works are on display in “Southern Abstraction” at Greg Thompson Fine Art, Friday-Aug. 12. The opening reception is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the gallery, 429 Main St., North Little Rock. Admission is free and hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Call (501) 664-2787 or visit gregthompsonfineart.com.

Events are free unless otherwise noted.

Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. Music, art, food. (501) 993-1234.

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Annual Delta Exhibition, through Aug. 27. Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition, through July 23. "Drawing on History: The National Drawing Invitational Retrospective," through Sept. 24. "The Creativity Phenomenon: Acrylic Paintings by Deborah Poe," through July 2. "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. "Rites of Summer," Bob Snider, Holly Tilley, Marie Weaver, Patricia Wilkes, Ron Almond, continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.

BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Though False Intended True," Brad Cushman, through July 1. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 664-0030.

BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Historic Bridges of Arkansas," through Aug. 26. "The American Dream Deferred: Japanese American Incarceration in WWII Arkansas," through June 24. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Daniel Coston Paintings," through July 1. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette gallery show, through July 7. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday, all day Sunday. (501) 375-2342.

CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. Super Summer Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through July 29. "Xtreme BUGS," through July 23. "A Conversation with Dr. Bugs," Mark Moffett, 10 a.m. June 23-24. 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.

CORE BREWING 411 Main St., North Little Rock. "The Paintings of Luis Atilano," through July 15. Hours: 3-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 3-11 p.m. Thursday-Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday. (501) 372-1390.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 Main St. "Take Your Purse With You: The Reimagined Work of Katherine Strause," through Aug. 27. "What's Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999," continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $10; military, ages 5-18 or 60 and older $8; under 5 free. (501) 916-9022.

GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. Sean Sapp and Byron Taylor, through July 8. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.

GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St. North Little Rock. "Southern Abstraction," various artists, Friday-Aug. 12; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. "Sammy Peters: Then & Now," through Aug. 26. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.comor (501) 664-2787.

HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave, Suite C. "XXIX Prime," Friday-Aug. 5; reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. hearnefineart.com or (501) 372-6822.

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. Pen to Podium: Arkansas Historical Writers' Lecture Series with Brooks Blevins, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, registration required. (501) 682-6900. "Gordon and Wenonah Fay Holl: Collecting a Legacy," through Feb. 4. "Dawn Holder and Melissa Cowper-Smith: Traces Remain," and "Dani Ives: Portraits of Friends," through Aug. 6. "All of Arkansas: An Exhibition of Arkansas Made, County by County," through March. 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. June exhibit: "Go West, Young Man!" Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. today. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of World War II," through Aug. 16. "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.

MATT MCLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St. "Just the Way Things Are," Jeremy Couch, through June 29. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 725-8508.

MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. "Not Forgotten: An Arkansas Family Album," Nina Robinson, through Sept. 2; reception, 6-8 p.m. today. Juneteenth Celebration with music, vendors, children's activities, noon-6 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.

M2 GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. "Neal Harrington, 20 Years," through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 225-6257.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Human Plus," through Sept. 10. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $10, children 1-12 $8. museumofdiscovery.org or (501) 396-7050.

OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. "Cabinet of Curiosities," through fall 2018. "True Faith, True Light: The Devotional Art of Ed Stilley," through early 2018. "Miss Arkansas Dress Collection," through Saturday. Permanent exhibits: 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. third Wednesday of the month. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 324-9685.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "Nasty Woman," Gallery I, through Aug. 25; reception, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 24. "Native Voices: Native Peoples' Concepts of Health and Illness," Sequoyah National Research Center, Wednesday-Aug. 3. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (501) 569-8977.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. "Arkansas League of Artists Members' Show," through July 28. 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.

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ARKADELPHIA ARTS CENTER 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. "Consider My Perspective," through Friday. Annual Delta Exhibition, through Aug. 27. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 245-7982.

ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL 110 E. Main St, Mountain View. Variety of classes and instructors. Call for prices and times. 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.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 320 University Loop West Circle, Jonesboro. "Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed," through Sept. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. (870) 972-2074.

ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. "Color In Space: The Art of Justin Bryant," through Sept. 9. "Magnificent Me," Oct. 28. "Resilience," through July 8. "Expressions From the Permanent Collection," continuing. Education and art programs for adults and children; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 536-3375.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. "Legacy and Lament," Natalie Conway, and "No Corners," Cathy Fritschie Gilbert, through June 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 751-5441.

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. "Chihuly: In the Gallery and In the Forest," Dale Chihuly, through Aug. 14. "Roy Lichtenstein in Focus," through July 31. Seated Woman in Chemise, Pablo Picasso, through July. 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.

EUREKA SPRINGS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 95 S. Main St., Eureka Springs."World War One in Eureka Springs and Around the World," through Nov. 11. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 253-9417.

FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. "The Art of Sue Allen Pico," through Aug. 31. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-4930.

FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Roots, Rhythm and Rock -- Music That Moved Fort Smith: Second Movement, 1945-1995," through June. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $7, ages 6-16 $2. fortsmithmuseum.org or (479) 783-7841.

FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Yappy Hour wine tasting, auction, giveaways for Sebastian County Humane Society, 5-8 p.m. Friday; members $75, nonmembers $100. Carlos Luna exhibition, June 22-Sept. 17; reception, 5-7 p.m. June 22. "K. Nelson Harper: Lasting Impressions," through Sept. 3. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; human models and studio space provided, bring materials. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 784-2787.

HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. "Into the Wild," "The Piggott Connection," "Celebrating the Hemingways: Best Wishes From Piggott," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $5, groups and ages 65 and older $3. (870) 598-3487.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Summer Series I," through June 30. 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. Classes for adults, 5-7 p.m. last Saturday of the month, $5 plus museum admission. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), for ages 8 and older, 10 a.m.-noon every first Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Techno Gramp Camp, 10 a.m. every second Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Science Society, 5-7 p.m. every last Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.

MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. "She Sings to the Stars," 8:30 p.m. Saturday. "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. New artworks 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. Evenings on the Lawn, Tuesdays through July 25. "On Fields Far Away: Our Community During the Great War," through Sept. 23. Finders Keepers, 1 p.m. last Friday of the month. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. rogersarkansas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154.

SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "Visual Duet -- Art by Anne and Dan Thornhill," and "Colorful World -- Art by Suzi Dennis," through June 29. Visual and performing arts classes for grades K-12; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. saac-arts.org or (870) 862-5474.

SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY 112-B Main St., Hardy. Works by members of Spring River Artists Guild. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (870) 856-2507.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. "Quiet Places Along the Way," Judy Howard, through July 31. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday. (479) 788-7300.

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. "Glacial Shifts, Changing Perspectives," Diane Burko, through Sept. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and before performances. (479) 443-5600.

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.

CARELINK FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER 12th and Cleveland streets. Little Rock Country Dancers, 6-8:30 p.m. second, third and fourth Sundays most months; lessons 6-7 p.m.; members $5, guests $6; littlerockcountrydancers.com, lrcd.president.2016@gmail.com or (501) 821-9353. 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, students $7; blsdance.org, (501) 673-4090. Little Rock Bop Club, 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday; beginning swing-dance lessons (free with admission), 7-8 p.m.; members $4, guests $7; littlerockbopclub.com or (501) 350-4712.

COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Dance 7:30-9:30 p.m. every first, third and fifth Friday of the month. Admission: society members $4, nonmembers $5. All ages, no experience needed. (501) 603-5305.

LET'S DANCE STUDIO Tanglewood Center, 7509 Cantrell Road. Ballroom dance, 7-10 p.m. second Saturday of the month, $12, first visit $5. Latin and swing dance, lesson 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. third and fifth Fridays, $13. 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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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Cost: $10, cash bar, season discount for members. (501) 915-8111.

SPA CITY BOP AND SWING DANCE CLUB 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Friday of the month, 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.

WARD COUNTRY DANCE Hickory Street and Arkansas 319, off U.S. 67/167, Ward. Ward Country Playboys, 7 p.m. Fridays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.

ZYNDALL WAYNE RANEY BAND 7-10 p.m. Saturday, American Legion building, 49 Park Road, Heber Springs. Tickets: $6. Sponsored by the Jitter Boppers of Heber Springs. zwrband.com or (870) 512-8447.

Film

Central Arkansas

45RPM 7 p.m. Friday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. (501) 320-5715.

MOVIES IN THE PARK 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through July 26, First SecurityAmphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave. The Karate Kid, Wednesday. rivermarket.info or (501) 375-2552.

TWO DOLLAR "TERROR TUESDAY" SERIES 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 15,Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. The Monster Maker, Tuesday. Cost: $2. cals.org or (501) 918-3048.

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CAMDEN'S MOVIES ON THE RIVER 8:15 p.m. Fridays through July 28,Camden Riverwalk Amphitheater, 405 Washington St. SE in downtown Camden. Lego Batman, Friday. explorecamden.com or (870) 837-5500.

Letters

Central Arkansas

CALS SUMMER READING CLUB through July 29, various Central Arkansas Library System locations around Little Rock. Theme: "Build a Better World." Registration required. cals.org/summer-reading-club or (501) 918-3059.

MASSACRE AND MEMORY: ELAINE 1919 IN HISTORY AND FILM noon today, Central Arkansas Library System's Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Registration requested. (501) 320-5715.

STORY TIME WITH BOOK WAREHOUSE 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 9, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. (501) 455-9100.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.

WRITER'S NIGHT OUT 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through May 2018, Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut, Rogers. (479) 292-3665.

WRITING WORKSHOP 1-4 p.m. June 24, The Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Jan Morrill, "The Zen of Writing a Sequel." vwswriters@gmail.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 who want to participate or listen. 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.

BEN LEE 8 p.m. June 24, Capitol View Studio, 120 S. Cross St. Tickets: $28. (501) 944-4264.

JAZZ CELEBRATION 8-11 p.m. Monday, The Studio Theatre, Lobby Bar, 320 W. Seventh St. Presented by the Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation. Adults only. Tickets: $20. (501) 661-1604.

SOUNDS IN THE STACKS 6:30 p.m. today, Central Arkansas Library System's Rooker Library, 11 Otter Creek Court. Chris Parker and Kelley Hurt, jazz/pop musicians and vocal duo. (501) 907-5991.

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.

WILDWOOD ACADEMY OF MUSIC & THE ARTS FESTIVAL Lucy Lockett Cabe Festival Theatre complex, Wildwood Park, 20919 Denny Road. "Joo Won Kang, baritone," 7:30 p.m. June 22; "Kelly Singer, soprano," 7:30 p.m. June 29; "The Fourth Wall in Concert," 7:30 p.m. July 13. Suggested donation: $15. (501) 821-7275.

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ARKANSAS JAZZ EXPERIENCE 6-8 p.m. Monday, Whittington Place, 301 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs. Cost: $15, members $10, students $5. hsjazzsociety.org or (501) 627-2425.

EUREKA SPRINGS BLUES WEEKEND today-Sunday, various times and locations, Eureka Springs. Food, music, family friendly arts and crafts. Cost: $10-$130. eurekaspringsblues.com or (479) 253-7377.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1874 Courthouse, Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St., Washington. Silvey Family and McWilliams Family bands. historicwashingtonstatepark.com or (870) 983-3684.

SAMMY KERSHAW 8-10 p.m. June 24, The Delta School, 5101 U.S. 61, Wilson. Tickets: $75. (855) 690-2249.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 7 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month June-August, downtown El Dorado. "Memphis Music Night with Jason D. Williams," June 24. (870) 862-4747.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ALL ARKANSAS PREPS 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Statehouse Convention Center's Wally Allen Ballroom, 7 Statehouse Plaza. Cost: $75-$1,250. Keynote speaker Emmitt Smith. (501) 378-3807.

BERRY PICKING ON WYE MOUNTAIN 7 a.m.-noon Monday-Saturday June-July, Wye Mountain. Blueberries and blackberries, flowers, barrel train rides. Costs vary. (501) 330-1906.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS COIN CLUB 6 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Parkway Place Baptist Church, 303 Parkway Place. Buying, selling, swapping, appraisals, auctions, programs. (501) 351-3114.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS FREETHINKERS DISCUSSION GROUP 1-5 p.m. third Saturday of each month, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 351-4980.

DAVE RAMSEY'S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY 4 p.m. Sundays through July 30, Mount Zion Baptist Church, 908 S. Cross St. Lessons include budgeting, relationships and money, getting out of debt, saving for emergencies and investing. (615) 371-8881, Extension 5572.

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 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 30, River Market, 400 President Clinton Ave. rivermarket.info or (501) 375-2552.

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Craw'n for the Zoo crawfish, beer, music, $45-$50. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $12.95, ages 60 and older and children 1-12 $9.95. (501) 666-2406.

MEN'S DIVORCE SCHOOL SEMINAR 6-8:30 p.m. today, Four Points by Sheraton Little Rock Midtown Hotel, 925 S. University Ave. mensdivorceschool.com or (501) 502-0000.

MONOLOGUE WORKSHOP 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Space limited, registration required. Cost: $25. there.org or (501) 378-0445.

MOUNT HOLLY GARDEN SERIES 9 a.m. third Saturday of the month through October, Mount Holly Cemetery, 1200 S. Broadway. Bring a lawn chair. Refreshments and door prizes by the Downtown Dames. Suggested donation: $5. (501) 372-3372 or (501) 529-3802.

REACHING YOUR GOALS & DREAMS THROUGH TOASTMASTERS WORKSHOP 6-7 p.m. June 26, Jacksonville Esther Dewitt Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. (501) 960-1830.

RECOVERY ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 24, Oasis Renewal Center, 14913 Cooper Orbit Road. Reservations required. Cost: $10. HazeldenBettyFord.org/ARWorkshop or (561) 406-5472.

SENIOR NET University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. Facebook Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. One-on-One Computer Support, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in June, $25 by appointment. File Management Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday and June 22, $25 by appointment. littlerockseniornet.com or (501) 603-1262.

THE SIERRA CLUB 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesday of the month, The Oyster Bar, 3003 W. Markham St. (501) 301-8280.

THERAPY DOGS: REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATIONS AND BENEFITS IN OUR SOCIETY 3:30 p.m. June 24, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library Darragh Center, 100 Rock St. jburrus@cals.org or (501) 918-3032.

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF ARKANSAS OPEN HOUSE 4-6 p.m. today, 8121 Distribution Drive. ucpark.org or (501) 906-4500.

U.S.S. BLACKSTONE 7-9 p.m. Monday, Game Goblins, 1121 S. Bowman Road. Monthly Meeting of Starfleet International: The International Star Trek Fan Association. ussblackstone.arkgeeks.com or (501) 224-4263.

WHISKEY RELEASE AND DISTILLERY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 24, Rock Town Distillery, 1216 E Sixth St. (501) 907-5244.

WINFIELD FARMERS MARKET 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 9,Winfield United Methodist Church, 20100 Cantrell Road. (501) 868-4225.

Around Arkansas

ALL SPORTS CAMP 6-8:15 p.m. June 22-23, Highfill City Park, 11914 N. Main St., Highfill. Pre-K-Eighth Grade, registration begins at 5:30 p.m. (479) 200-4368.

ARKANSANS FOR INFORMED CONSENT 7-8 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, Kollective Coffee+Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Information for the public about vaccines. (501) 655-3870.

ARTS -- INSIDE/OUT! 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, various locations around Springdale. Interactive performances for all ages. (479) 751-544.

CARS AND COFFEE 8-10 a.m. third Saturday of the month through October, Burger King, 2248 Harrison St., Batesville. (870) 307-2293.

COMEDIAN BRIAN REGAN 7:30 p.m. today, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $59.50. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.

COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.

GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS Magnolia Room, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Advanced Health Hikes, 9-10 a.m. Monday. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Admission: $15, children 4-12 $5. garvangardens.orgor (501) 262-9300.

KAYAK WORKSHOP 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Hobbs State Park Conservation Area, 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Hindsville. Ages 16 and up only. Registration required. Cost: $50. (479) 789-5000.

OIL TOWN FESTIVAL today-Saturday, Tennyson Park, East 10th Street and South Broadway, Smackover. Music, vendors, activities. smackoverar.com or (870) 725-3521.

PETIT JEAN ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW & SWAP MEET 8 a.m.-7 p.m. through Saturday, Museum of Automobiles, 8 Jones Lane, Morrilton. Open car show, Saturday; registration, 8-10 a.m., judging 11 a.m. (501) 727-5427.

SETTLEMENT TOURS through Nov. 18, 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. A tour of a special setting depicting early settlement life in Scott. Tour hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cost: $3. (501) 377-2132.

SOUTHERN FOOD FESTIVAL 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 24, Main Street, Batesville. Cost: $10 for 5 free samples punch card. (844) 462-4482.

SURF THE BAY Friday-Saturday, Fairfield Bay Marina, 4350 Arkansas 330, Fairfield Bay. visitfairfieldbay.com/surf or (501) 884-4202.

WALLS TALK: HISTORIC HOME TOUR 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 22, Gloria McEnroe Home, 114 S. College St., Siloam Springs. Admission: $45/person or $80 for two. (479) 524-4011

Theater

Central Arkansas

GODSPELL through June 25, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Sign Interpreter Night, 7 p.m. June 24. After-party following June 24 performance. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25-$55. therep.org or (501) 378-0445.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Wednesday-June 25, Robinson Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-$85. ticketmaster.com or (501) 244-8800.

ROUGH NIGHT AT THE REMO ROOM through Saturday, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $24. TheJointArgenta.com or (501) 372-0205.

SOUTHERN CROSSROADS through July 8, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. Wednesday. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday, 12:45 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets: $32-$36, children $23; show only $25, show only children $15. murrysdp.com or (501) 562-3131.

SPRING AWAKENING through June 25, Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25; senior citizens, military and students $20. eventbrite.com or (501) 374-2615.

Around Arkansas

ARKANSAS NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Friday-June 25, Studio Theatre, Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville, and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Two-weekend festival. Tickets: $10-$50. arknewplayfest.com or (479) 443-5600.

DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE Friday-June 25, Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $23-$35. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.

LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST 7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 25, June 29, July 2, July 4, July 7, McAlister Hall lawn, University of Central Arkansas, Conway. Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre production. Suggested donation: $15. (866) 810-0012 or arkshakes.com.

MARY POPPINS today-Sunday, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12, ages 60 and older and military $10, students $5. (501) 315-5483.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL 7 p.m. June 27-28, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 29, 8 p.m. June 30, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. July 1, and 2 p.m. July 2, Waltons Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $35. (479) 571-2762.

THE MUSIC MAN 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 27, July 1, July 5, July 8; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 25, July 1, July 5, July 8; Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre production. Tickets: $32; senior citizens, active military and students $25. (501) 852-0702.

OPERA IN THE OZARKS June 23-July 21, Inspiration Point Fine Arts Center, 16311 U.S. 62 W., Eureka Springs. Showtimes at 7:30 p.m. Rotation of The Marriage of Figaro, Susannah and Carmen. Tickets: $25-$30, students and children $10. opera.org or (479) 253-8595.

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