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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.

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. 60th Anniversary Delta Exhibition, May 25-Aug. 26. Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition, through July 22. "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. "Postcards from the Natural State," Ann Presley, Susan Plunkett, Vonda Rainey, Bob Snider, Holly Tilley. Satellite gallery in lobby of the Little Rock Marriott. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.

BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. New works by Kyle Boswell and Kathy Bay, Saturday-June 9; reception, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 664-0030.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "....to be con't" N. Scott, through June 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Polaroid, Pinholes, Photograms and Processes," through June 28. 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. "Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics," through Aug. 5. 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.

ERIC FREEMAN GALLERY 708 West Charles Bussey Ave. Spring Mix, through May 27. By appointment. ericleonfreeman.com or (501) 350-5629.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 Main St. "Cutting Edge," through Sunday. "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. "Southern Abstraction," through June 16. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "The Medium is the Message: Experimental Photography in Arkansas," through June 8. "These Various Threads I Drew: Needlework Samplers From the Permanent Collection," through June. 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. Backyard Birds, through May 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.

LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 2120 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday-Saturday. (501) 374-1957.

MATT MCLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St. "Utopia Dystopia," Charles Henry James, through June 28. 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. "Arkansas Divine 9: An exhibit of Arkansas' African American Greek Letter Organizations," through May. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Diamonds," through Oct. 21. 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. "A Piece of My Soul: Quilts by Black Arkansans," through March 2019; "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.

RED DOOR GALLERY 3715 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. reddoorgalleryonline.com or (501) 753-5227.

THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. Katherine Rutter, "Meet Me in the Water," through May 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.

WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. "Young at Art: A Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations," through June 17. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. wildwoodpark.org or (501) 821-7275.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Episcopal Collegiate Senior Art Show, through June 8. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. lamanlibrary.org or (501) 758-1720.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Dustin Bork & Heidi Carlsen-Rogers' Spring Exhibition, Saturday-June 9; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (501) 687-1061.

WINDGATE CENTER OF ART AND DESIGN University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. "Champion Trees of Arkansas," Linda Williams Palmer, through July 27; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.

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ARKADELPHIA ARTS CENTER 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. Goza Spring Art Show, through May 25. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 245-7982.

ARKANSAS CRAFT GALLERY 104 East Main St., Mountin View. Daaman Jewelers Jeff & Judy Goodwin, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. arkansascraftguild.org or (870) 269-4120.

ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Art classes for adults, teens, children; call for schedule and prices. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. rivervalleyartscenter.org or (479) 968-2452.

ARTISTS' WORKSHOP GALLERY 610 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 30-member co-op featuring works by Arkansas artists. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 623-6401.

ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. "Fire & Fiber: New Works by Sofia V. Gonzalez and David Clemons," through July 28. "UAPB and ASC: Five Decades of Collaboration," through Nov. 3. "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.

BAUM GALLERY OF FINE ART University of Central Arkansas, McCastlain Hall 145, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.

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. "All or Nothing," through May 28. 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.

DOMBEK STUDEO & GALLERY 844 Blue Springs Road, Fayetteville. Spring Open Studio, works by George Dombek, 1-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and May 26-28. (479) 442-9876.

FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Bonnie Hookman, through June. 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. Motorcycle Memories, through June 2. 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. Lawn Social and Fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, live music and art auction, tickets: $10-$25. The Touch Gallery, through Dec. 19. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; live models and studio space provided, take materials. Art classes noon-4 p.m. every Saturday. RAM Saturdays 1-4 p.m. each Saturday, hands-on art lessons. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 784-2787.

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

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. New Works, through May 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.

MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. DinoTrek, continuing, opens May 26. Classes for adults, 5-7 p.m. last Saturday of the month, $5 plus museum admission. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), for ages 8 and older, 10 a.m.-noon every first Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Techno Gramp Camp, 10 a.m. every second Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Science Society, 5-7 p.m. every last Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.

MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. "The Jim and Nancy Blair Meso-American Art Collection," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 273-2456.

NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. New works by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.

SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E 5th St., El Dorado. Gay Bechtelheimer, "Recent Works," through June 28. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekends by appointment. (870) 862-5474.

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF Leedell Moorehead-Graham Fine Arts Gallery, 1200 N. University Drive, Pine Bluff. Scinthya Edwards, through May 31. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Open for groups Saturday and Sunday by appointment. (870) 575-8236.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF ART Walker Stone House, 207 W. Center St., Fayetteville. School of Art Faculty Exhibition, through May 26. (479) 575-7987.

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.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre, 501 E. Ninth St. Tickets: $17-$32. arkansasdance.org or (501) 227-5320.

CARELINK FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER 12th and Cleveland streets. Little Rock Country Dancers, 7-10 p.m. first and third Fridays; lessons 7-7:45 p.m.; members $5, guests $8; 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.

DANCE2FIT 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday, Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Workout that incorporates hip-hop dance moves. (501) 758-1720.

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 third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Admission: $10. Season discount for members. (501) 915-8111.

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

WESTERN ARKANSAS BALLET SPRING DANCE CONCERT 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, 4701 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Gives a "window view" of the classes taught this season. Admission: $5, max per household $20. (479) 785-0152.

Film

Central Arkansas

CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES 7 p.m. select Tuesdays, Riverdale 10 Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. Fight Club, Tuesday. Tickets: $9. riverdale10.com or (501) 296-9955.

Letters

Central Arkansas

CHELSEA CLINTON: SHE PERSISTED AROUND THE WORLD 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Wally Allen Ballroom, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Discussion followed by book signing. Reserve seats at publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu. (501) 683-5239.

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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. Ave., Sherwood. Barbershop quartet rehearsals open to all. acapellarising.com or (501) 791-7464.

ARGENTA ACOUSTIC MUSIC SERIES 7:30 p.m. today, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Mary Flower. Tickets: $25. argentaartsdistrict.org or (501) 425-1528.

ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. Musicians, dancers, storytellers. Listeners welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.

ARKANSAS SOUNDS MUSIC SERIES 7 p.m. Friday, Central Arkansas Library System's Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Tribute to Sonny Burgess. Documentary screening and performance by The Legendary Pacers. Tickets: $10. (501) 320-5728.

SUNDAY SAMBA 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive. Little Rock Wind Symphony Chamber Players. Tickets: $15, senior citizens $12, free for students. info@lrws.net or (501) 666-0777.

TEXAS BOYS CHOIR 7-8:30 p.m Saturday, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive. Donations accepted. (817) 766-2390.

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ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT GARVAN GARDENS 3 p.m. Sunday, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Tickets: members $35, non-members $50, children ages 12 and under, $25. (800) 366-4664.

BARRETT BABER: THE UNPLUGGED SERIES 7 p.m. today, Grand Prairie Center, 2807 US-165, Stuttgart. Tickets: $20, $30 meet and greet, $200 table of 8. rrobison@pccua.edu or (870) 673-4201.

DRUM CIRCLE WITH GINGER DOSS 6-8 p.m. May 26, Elder Tree, 2610 N. Old Wire Road, Fayetteville. Tickets: $10. (774) 578-6500.

MAGIC SPRINGS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 8-10 p.m. Magic Springs Theme & Waterpark, 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Vertical Horizon & Sister Hazel, May 26. Price: concert $8-$10; Park admission is $59.99; $36.99 at the gate for ages 55 and older and children under 48 inches.* season pass $64.99. (501) 624-0100.

MUSIC ON THE MEADOW 5-7 p.m. each Sunday, Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkwaysinfo@gmail.com or (479) 634-3791.

THE TRINITY RIVER BAND 7 p.m. Monday, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. Part of KASU 91.9 FM Bluegrass Monday concert series. Suggested donation: $5. (870) 972-2367.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

AFRICA DAY FEST 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 26, South Main Street, between 13th and 16th streets. Music, fashion shows, drumming, vendors, and booths on African culture. (501) 712-0997.

AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY MINI SHOW AND SALE 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Fermentables, 3915 Crutcher St., North Little Rock. dantell@yahoo.com or (830) 481-9126.

ALDERSGATE AFTER DARK 7-11 p.m. Friday, Camp Aldersgate, 2000 Aldersgate Road. Silent auction, carousel rides, music. Tickets: $100. Must be 21 or older. (501) 225-1444.

ART IS IN CAKES 9807 W. Markham St. Baking and decorating classes. Cost: $65. artisincakes.com or (501) 240-6102.

BOWL-O-RAMA 6-8 p.m. today, Dust Bowl Lounge and Lanes, 315 E. Capitol Ave. Arkansas Abortion Support Network fundraiser. Admission: $20, student $15, shoe rental included. (501) 712-0671.

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

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

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 327-9222.

DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK ALLEY PARTY 5-8 p.m. today, 322 Main St., alley near west corner of Main St. and Daisy Bates, entrance on Fourth St. Music, beer from Stone's Throw Brewing, pizza by the slice from Raduno. (501) 375-0121.

FUNTIME WITH GRANDMA EVELYN 10-11:30 a.m. May 26, Comfort Inn & Suites Presidential, 707 Interstate 30. Clown, magician, free gift bags, ages 2-6. (501) 772-6369.

GEM AND MINERAL CLUB 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Terry Library, 2015 Napa Valley Drive. Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society. Children welcome. (501) 772-4325.

INTERNATIONAL GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1100 Napa Valley Drive. Admission: $3 or three canned food items.(501) 221-5300.

LITTLE ROCK CHESS CLUB 7 p.m. Fridays, Southwestern Bell Room, CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, Markham Street and University Avenue. (501) 224-2439.

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $12.95, ages 60 and older and children 1-12 $9.95. (501) 666-2406.

RIVERFEST May 25-May 27, Riverfront Park, 400 President Clinton Ave. Music, carnival rides. Tickts: multi-day passes $50-$65. Single day: $25-$30, children 5-12 $10. Family Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, children $5, adult free with child ticket. riverfestarkansas.com or (866) 993-2477.

RUST AND RUFFLES EXPO 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Arkansas State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard St. Vintage and handmade. Admission: $5, children under 12 free. rufflesandrustexpo.com or (806) 231-9822.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY, 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock. Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays through May 30. Pine Cone Zinnia Wreaths, 1-2 p.m. Wednesday; register by Monday. Flower Monograms class for Krafts Seniors, 1-2 p.m. May 31; registration by May 29. lamanlibrary.org. (501) 758-1720.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Mini D&D, learn role playing and the d20 system for ages 11-18, 4-5 p.m. May 24. (501) 687-1061.

WWI CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION EVENTS through September, Department of Arkansas Heritage. Exhibits and events across the state. wwiarkansas.com/calendar-events or (501) 324-9880.

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CEMETERY PRESERVATION WORKSHOP 6:30 p.m. May 25, Waldron City Hall, 370 Featherston St., Waldron; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 26, Square Rock Cemetery, U.S. 71 and Square Rock Road, Waldron. Registration limited to 40. holly.hope@arkansas.gov or (501) 324-9880.

CREEPY, CRAWLY, SLIMY, SCALY WEEKEND 8 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Village Creek State Park, 201 Co. Road 754, Wynne. Explore world of reptiles, amphibians and bugs. (870) 238-9406.

FAMILY FREEDOM FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 26, Shiloh Square, 106 W. Emma Ave., Springdale. (479) 601-1319.

FEAST FOR ECOFEST 6-9 p.m. May 24, Wunderhaus, 900 Locust St., Conway. Music, local food, silent auction. Tickets:$45-$75. conwayecofest.com or (501)) 358-6806.

JACOB WOLF HOUSE HISTORIC SITE PIONEER DAYS 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jacob Wolf House, 30 Fishermans St., Norfork. Demonstrations, early pioneer and Civil War camps. arkansaspreservation.com or (870) 499-0556.

LAKEPORT LEGACIES 6 p.m. May 24, Lakeport Plantation, 601 Arkansas 142, Lake Village. Monthly talks on Delta history. "Growing Up on Yellow Bayou Plantation: A Conversation with Mr. Robert Fulford." (870) 265-6031.

LANDSCAPE FOR LIFE WORKSHOP SERIES 9:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays in May, Magnolia Room, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Cost: $50, $65 couple; reservations required. garvangardens.org or (800) 366-4664.

LIP DUB FORT SMITH WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT 8-9 a.m. May 28, Garrison Ave. between Third and Fifth streets, Fort Smith. Attempt to break Guiness World Record for world's largest street dance. Choreographed dance clips on YouTube. Must be 12 or older. Registration requested. fortsmithlipdub.eventbrite.com or (479) 629-4975.

MOVING TOGETHER: WALK-ROLL-RUN 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Veteran's Memorial Park, 4451 N. Vantage Drive, Fayetteville. Arkansas Support Network's 6th annual race; 80's themed. Cost: $15. cbarker@supports.org or (479) 225-5440.

MURPHY ARTS DISTRICT PLAYSCAPE PREVIEW 8:20 a.m. Saturday, MAD Playscape, 301 S. Hill Ave., El Dorado. Playground grand opening. (870) 863-4547.

RAVE MEHTA'S FLOW 8 p.m. May 24, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Music, yoga, art, mindfulness and dance. Tickets: $10. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.

ROUND MOUNTAIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT COUNTRY BREAKFAST 6-11 a.m. Saturday, Round Mountain Fire Department, 17150 Lake Sequoyah Drive, Fayetteville. Tickets: $5, kids under 6 free. (479) 442-5700.

SCOTT SETTLEMENT 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Nov. 17. Admission: $6, children 6 and under free. (501) 804-6420.

SPRINGFEST Friday-Saturday, Spring Park, 123 Frauenthal St., Heber Springs. Arts and crafts, music, pony rides, petting zoo, and Butterfly Pavilion (tickets to butterfly pavilion: $3 includes butterfly glider), Volkswagen Car Show, dog contest benefiting Heber Springs Humane Society, and Ride Like A Man cycling challenge. downtownhebersprings.com or (501) 270-2204.

VILLAGE CREEK STATE PARK 201 County Road 754, Wynne. Summer camps for children, deadline Wednesday and May 30. (870) 238-9406.

WALK FOR WYATT 9 a.m. Saturday, Mills Park, 1003 Mills Park Road, Bryant. Fundraising event for Christianson Syndrome Association. Check-in, 8-8:45 a.m. Cost: $25. (501) 249-0925.

Theater

Central Arkansas

BEAUTIFUL -- THE CAROL KING MUSICAL 7:30 p.m. May 29-June 1; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. June 2; 2 p.m. June 3, Robinson Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $28-$73. ticketmaster.com or (501) 492-3312.

SOUTHERN FRIED NUPTIALS through May 26, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $33-$37, children 15 and under $23, show only $25 and $15. (501) 562-3131.

STICK FLY 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and May 24-26, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $12 to $16 (501) 374-3761.

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THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES through May 27, Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $17-$48. theatre2.org or (479) 443-5600.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC 1:30 and 7 p.m. today, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $36-$66. (479) 443-5600.

Auditions

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WESTERN ARKANSAS BALLET COMPANY May 24, Western Arkansas Ballet Studio, 4701 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Ages 11-13 4-5:30 p.m.; ages 14 and up 6-8 p.m. Audition fee: $25. Candidates should arrive 30 minutes prior to audition class time in order to register. waballet.org or (479) 785-0152.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Chris DeClerk, Lipstick Hand Grenade, today. Brian & Nick, Ghost Town Blues Band, Friday. Trey Johnson, Jet 420, 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. Punch Line Stand-Up Comedy, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, $5. The Joint Venture comedy improv, 8-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, $8. Artist Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 372-0210.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. Ladies Night, first Thursday of the month, free for women. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $8, Friday-Saturday $12. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.

THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Big Boi, Daddy Fat Saxxx Tour, 9 p.m. Friday, $25. No Surprises: Radiohead Tribute Show, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, $10. Indie Music Night featuring Stephan James & The Music Factory, 8 p.m. Sunday, $10. Karaoke & Dance with DJ Greg, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.

STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. CosmOcean, 9:20 p.m. Friday, $6. Matt Stell, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, $10. (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.

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