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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.
ARGENTA BRANCH LIBRARY 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "Delta in Blue," Friday-April 14. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (501) 687-1061.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Mid-Southern Watercolorists, through April 16. "Seeing the Essence," William E. Davis, "Ansel Adams: Early Works," and "Herman Maril: The Strong Forms of Our Experience," through April 16. "For the Love of Bees: Works in Hot and Cold Wax," Catherine Rodgers, through Sunday. "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. "Thoroughbred Racing," Bob Snider and works by Shirley Anderson, Ron Almond, Loren Bartnicke, Ned Perme, continuing; reception, 6-7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Bruce Jackson: Cummins Prison Farm," through May 27. "Richard Leo Johnson: Once Was Lost," through March 31. "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.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "The Watercolor Series of Kuhl Brown," through March 31. 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. "Ladies and Gentlemen ... The Beatles!" through April 2. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; retired military, college students and ages 62 and older, $8; children 6-17, $6; active military and children under 6, free. (501) 374-4242.
COX CREATIVE CENTER 120 River Market Ave. "Hub Crafted" works by makers ages 11-19 from The Hub, through March 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 918-3093.
DRAWL SOUTHERN CONTEMPORARY ART 5208 Kavanaugh Blvd. "North of South," through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. drawlgallery.com or (501) 240-7446.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 Main St. "Reflections: Images and Objects From African American Women, 1891-1987," through April 30. "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.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. "22nd Anniversary Exhibition," through April 15. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-2787.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "Paintings by Glenda McCune," through May 7. "All of Arkansas: An Exhibition of Arkansas made, County by County," through March 2018. "Modern Mythology: Luke Amram Knox and Grace Mikell Ramsey," through May 7. 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.
L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. March exhibit: "Potpourri." 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. "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., Suite A. "Key Connection of Humanity," through March 23. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 725-8508.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Magnificent Me!" through April 23. 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. 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.
PINOT'S PALETTE 11525 Cantrell Road. Wine and painting. Variety of classes and hours. Cost: $15-$35. pinotspalette.com/pleasantridge or (501) 588-1661.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Scholarship Exhibition: through Sunday. "Binding Communities: Cuba's Ediciones Vigia and the Art of the Book and Entrepreneurism," through April 19. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. "Nature in Print: Arkansas Printmakers Exploring the Natural World," through April 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. wildwoodpark.org or (501) 821-7275.
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ARKADELPHIA ARTS CENTER 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. "Arkansas Women to Watch: Organic Matters," through March 31. 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-BEEBE England Center Art Gallery, 201 N. Orange St., Beebe. Rick VanHook Exhibit, through March 28. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 882-4495.
ART ON THE GREEN 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Suite One, Conway. "Driving the Delta," Tim Jacob, through March 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and by appointment. artonthegreen.net or (501) 205-1922.
ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. "Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed," through April. "Bayou Bartholomew: In Focus Juried Photography Exhibit," through April 22. "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 Main St., Springdale. Main Street Music Night, 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday; $10, students $5. "On the Brink, On the Brim, On the Cusp," through March 29. 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. "Roy Lichtenstein in Focus," through July 31. "Border Cantos: Sight & Sound Explorations from the Mexican-American Border," Richard Misrach and Guillermo Galindo, through April 24. 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.
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GALLERY 1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City. "Flowers and France," Vonda Rainey, through March 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. (870) 633-4480.
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. "Heartbreak in Peanuts," through April 16. "Liv Fjellsol: Art Says," through April 2. 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. "True to Form," through March 31. 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: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. "The Jim and Nancy Blair Meso-American Art Collection," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 273-2456.
NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. New artworks by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. "Abstract Art," through March 29. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.
PRESIDENT CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 117 South Hervey Street, Hope. "Honoring Women Trailblazers in Labor and Business," through March 31. Hours: 9-4:30 p.m. daily. nps.gov/wicl or (870) 777-4455.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Spring Cleaning," through May 20. "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.
RUSSELL FINE ARTS GALLERY Henderson State University, 604 N. 12th St., Arkadelphia. "Nasty Woman," 32 female artists from across the nation, through March 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 230-5036.
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "Brotherhood: Jason Sacran and John P. Lasater IV," through March 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 CENTRAL ARKANSAS Baum Gallery, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Annual student art competitive, through today. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.
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.
BESS CHISUM STEPHENS COMMUNITY 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 with ID $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.
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COMMUNITY SQUARE DANCES 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through April 4,Ozark Folk Center, 1032 Park Ave, Mountain View. OzarkFolkCenter.com or (870) 269-3851.
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.
WOMEN OF IRELAND 7:30 p.m. Friday, Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 Main St., Alma. Irish step dancers, and special guests Anthony Fallon and Kelly McDonnell. Tickets: $25. almapac.org or (479) 632-2129.
Film
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ROYAL FILM FESTIVAL 10 a.m. Friday-Saturday, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $15. (501) 249-3169.
Letters
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS HISTORICAL WRITERS' LECTURE SERIES 7-8 p.m. March 28, Historic Arkansas Museum, 200 E. Third St. "A Splendid Piece of Work: Arkansas's Early Home Demonstration Clubs," by Elizabeth Hill for Women's History Month. Register by March 24. (501) 682-6900.
DOGTOWN POETRY ON DEMAND AT THE ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. Friday, Argenta Branch, William F. Laman Public Library, 420 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 749-6332.
FOCAL USED BOOK SALE 5-7 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Friends of Central Arkansas Library System event. Admission: today and 9 a.m. Friday-Saturday $5. cals.org or (501) 918-3000.
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BOOK READING AND SIGNING 7 p.m. today, Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St., Conway. Beautifully Grotesque Fish of the American West, Mark Spitzer. (501) 327-7482.
POETRY READING 5:30-6:30 p.m. today, Delta Cultural Center, 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. Reading and signing by Terry Minchow-Proffitt. deltaculturalcenter.com or (870) 338-4350.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
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.
BACH IN THE CASTLE OF HEAVEN 7:30 p.m. Friday, St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive. Arkansas Chamber Singers concert. Tickets: advance $22, at the door $25; advance students $15, door students $18. (501) 228-5903.
SCHOLA CANTORUM CONCERT 6-7:30 p.m. today, St. Edwards Catholic Church, 801 Sherman St. (479) 575-3141.
SING OUT FOR THE BUFFALO 7-10 p.m. today, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Benefit performance supporting the Buffalo River Watershed Alliance. Tickets: $59. centralarkansastickets.com or (870) 692-3602.
THE STEEL WHEELS 8 p.m. March 23, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Tickets: $20-$32. Metrotix.com or (800) 293-5949.
SWEET ADELINES COMPETITION 3 p.m. March 24 and 11:30 a.m. March 25, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: Show of Champions $20. Quartet Division $25, Chorus Division $25. sai25.org or (501) 580-7835.
TABLE 28 Burgundy Hotel, 1501 Merrill Drive. Guitarist Michael Carenbauer, 6:30-9 p.m. every Saturday. (501) 224-2828.
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.
WINTER JAM 6 p.m. Sunday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Performers include Crowder, NewSong, Colton Dixon, Britt Nicole, Tenth Avenue North. Speaker Tony Nolan and special guest Sadie Robertson. Admission: $10 donation at the door. jamtour.com or (501) 975-9000.
WITH STRING AND PIPE 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St. Tickets: $20. trinitylittlerock.org or (501) 372-0294.
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ARKANSAS SYMPHONY QUAPAW QUARTET 7 p.m. March 23, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S Main St, Pine Bluff. Tickets: $10. ASC701.org or (870) 536-3375.
THE JAZZ AMBASSADORS 7 p.m. March 27, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, 4034 U.S. 62, Mountain Home. Reservations required. thesheid.com or (870) 508-6280.
ST. LAWRENCE STRING QUARTET 7:30 p.m. today, Faulkner Performing Arts Center, 453 Garland Ave., Fayetteville. Tickets: $20; students, faculty and staff $15. (479) 575-5387.
SOUTH ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 3 p.m. March 26, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E University St., Magnolia. Tickets: $25. southarkansassymphony.org or (800) 792-0521.
STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. Sunday, Arlington Hotel Crystal Ballroom. 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs National Park. Admission: $10, students free. stardustband.net or (501) 767-5482.
TATIANA MANN AND TRISHA FREENEY 3 p.m. Sunday, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 199 Barcelona Road, Hot Springs Village. (501) 922-0299.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
AFTERNOON BICYCLE RIDE 1 p.m. March 26, Arkansas River Trail, River Mountain Road. Arkansas River Trail, 18-30 miles with coffee stop. (501) 912-1449.
ARKANSAS PEN SHOW Friday-Sunday, Crowne Plaza, 201 S. Shackleford Road. Vendors, seminars on repair, ink, calligraphy, collecting. Tickets: one day $5, three days $10. arkansaspenclub.com or (501) 680-1500.
BOBBY'S BIKE HIKE TOURS 9-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays, 400 President Clinton Ave. Tours of Little Rock landmarks. Includes food sampling. Tickets: 9 a.m. $9-$27.50, 11:30 a.m. $38.50-$50. (501) 613-7001.
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.
CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Latino Leadership and the Cinco de Mayo in the American West," 6 p.m. today. (501) 683-5299.
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS FOR BEGINNERS 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through March 29, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. Cost: $60. (501) 603-1262.
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Hosted in partnership with the Ulster Historical Foundation. Introduction to Irish and Scots-Irish family history research, using church records for genealogical research and researching land records. Reservations required. www.butlercenter.org or 501-320-5711.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS' ROCK THE BLOCK 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Vestal Park, 1601 W. 13th St., North Little Rock. Volunteer event to help with repairs, weatherization, safety, accessibility, landscaping and beautification of homes and the neighborhood. (501) 376-4434.
LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $12.95, ages 60 and older and children 1-12 $9.95. (501) 666-2406.
NOT JUST ANOTHER COMIC CON Saturday-Sunday, Little Rock Airport Holiday Inn, 3201 Bankhead Drive. Panels, vendors hall, artist/craft alley, comic book creators, voice actors, & much more. Admission: $10. (501) 310-1558.
ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER SUPPORT 10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon Friday, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. Personal consultation. Presented by Little Rock SeniorNet. Cost: $25. (501) 603-1262.
SENIOR NET University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. Introduction to Google Photos, 1-3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, $30. Shopping on the Internet, 1-3 p.m. Tuesday and March 23, $30. 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.
STATEWIDE TALENT SHOW 7 p.m. Saturday, Ron Robinson Theatre, 100 River Market Ave. Fundraiser for the Lupus Foundation of Arkansas, Inc. All ages and talent are welcome. Tickets: $30. lupus-arkansas.com or (501) 766-2691.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES PREVIEW NIGHT & AUCTION 5:30-9 p.m. March 28, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Dinner, open bar, and live and silent auction. Admission: $60. (501) 804-3543.
YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES REGISTRATION 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday in March, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Boys & Girls ages 5-17. Cost: per child $85, additional household child $75. cityofjacksonville.net or (501) 749-6752.
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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.
BAGGS & BBQ 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas Health Center, 6701 U.S. 67, Benton. Baggo Tournament benefiting the 11U Harmony Grove USSSA baseball team. Cost: adult teams $40, children's teams $20. (501) 249-0530.
COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Watkin Chapel Missionary Baptist Church at 800 S. Juniper St., Pine Bluff. The objective of the health fair is to provide health care services to those in need and detect health care issues not previously diagnosed. (870) 489-1614.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
COW PADDY RUN 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday, Gulley Park, 1850 E. Township St., Fayetteville. 5K and 1K fun run hosted by The Spark Foundation. Cost: $20-$25. (479) 387-7116.
CRAWFISH AND SHRIMP BOIL 4 p.m. March 25, Jack Clawson Memorial Park, Dierks. Music by Bill Powers and the Poor Boys. Donations accepted. (870) 845-9668.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Making Mosaics, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; members $35, non-members $50, reservations required. garvangardens.org or (501) 262-9300.
GOURD BIRDHOUSE WORKSHOP 1:30-4 p.m. March 25, Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Arkansas 168 N., Paragould. Cost: $10. (870) 573-6751.
JONQUIL FESTIVAL Friday-Sunday, Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St., Washington. Music, singing competition, a 5K run. Cost: parking $5, tours $9. (870) 983-2684.
MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL CHOCOLATE ROLL CONTEST AND FESTIVAL 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 950 U.S. 65 N., Marshall. 5K, car show, music, and vendors. (870) 448-6224.
QUILT OF VALOR PROJECT 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 25, The Fabric Patch and More, 309 E. Broadway St. Suite A, Morrilton. Finished tops awarded to veterans. (501) 289-6512.
ST. PADDY PARADE 2 p.m. Saturday, Spring and Main streets, Eureka Springs. stpaddy.ureeka.org or (479) 244-0123.
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.
WILSON GARDENS HEALTH FAIR 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Grange at Wilson Gardens, 15 S. Jefferson St., Wilson. Breakfast, demonstrations, exams. (870) 655-8422.
WORLD'S SHORTEST ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE Friday, Bridge St., Hot Springs. Grand marshal Alfonso Ribeiro. Pop-up pubs, music by Uncle Kracker and Sad Daddy. Activities at 3 p.m., parade at 6:30 p.m. (501) 321-2027.
Theater
Central Arkansas
BRAIN CANDY LIVE 8 p.m. March 28, Robinson Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $33-$63. ticketmaster.com or (800) 982-2787.
THE COFFEE SHOP 3-8:30 p.m. March 25, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $25-$35. bgpcoffeeshop.eventbrite.com or (281) 536-1509.
DRIVING MISS DAISY through March 25, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $32-$36, children $23; show only $25, show only children $15. (501) 562-3131.
FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL through April 2, Arkansas Arts Center, MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $12.50, members $10. (501) 327-4000.
MOVING FORWARD 7 p.m. March 24, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $10. (501) 320-5728.
NAKED PEOPLE WITH THEIR CLOTHES ON through March 25, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Show times: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $24, reservations recommended. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA through Sunday, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Thursday and Saturday-Sunday, 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $33-$138. (501) 244-8800.
Around Arkansas
INTIMATE APPAREL Wednesday-April 16, TheatreSquared, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $15-$45. (479) 443-5600.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Chris DeClerk, Mayday by Midnight, today. Ben Byers, Just Sayin', Friday. Trey Johnson, Ghost Town Blues Band, Saturday. Happy hour bands start at 5 or 5:30 p.m., headline bands at 9. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.
THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Peter Janson and Aaron Larget-Caplan, 7:30 p.m. today, $25. Hogging the Mic (stand-up comedy), 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $5. The Joint Venture comedy improv, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, $8. Artist Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 372-0210.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. Shaun Jones, through Saturday. Rick Gutierrez, Wednesday-March 25. Ladies Night, first Thursday of the month, free for women. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $8, Friday-Saturday $12. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.
THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Wade Bowen, 9 p.m. Friday, $15-$18. Weedeater, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, $15-$18. Ringworm, 8 p.m. Monday, $10-$12. Pallbearer, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $12-$15. (501) 823-0090.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT FLYING SAUCER 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 323 President Clinton Ave. Music by Good Foot starts at 8 p.m. Cost: $5 cover for non-UFO members. (901) 572-1042.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. The Dead Deads, 9 p.m. today, $5. The Stolen Faces, 9:30 p.m. Friday; advance $8, day of show $10. North by North, Open Fields, 8 p.m. Sunday, $6. (501) 372-7707.
STONE'S THROW BREWING 402 E. Ninth St. New Brew Friday, 4-10 p.m. Fridays. Randall Beer Infusion, 4 p.m. Saturdays. Better With Beer Free Movie Series, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. (501) 244-9154.
Weekend on 03/16/2017