Calendar

Explore a bit of bridal history at “You May Kiss the Bride,” a temporary exhibit at Esse Purse Museum through Sunday. Admission to the museum, 1510 Main St., Little Rock, is $10; $8 for military, senior citizens and students. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Call (501) 916-9022 or visit essepursemuseum.com.
Explore a bit of bridal history at “You May Kiss the Bride,” a temporary exhibit at Esse Purse Museum through Sunday. Admission to the museum, 1510 Main St., Little Rock, is $10; $8 for military, senior citizens and students. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Call (501) 916-9022 or visit essepursemuseum.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. (501) 993-1234.

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "Delta Through the Decades Deux: Selections from the Collection," through Nov. 4. "Through Our Eyes," through Nov. 11. "Reveal/Conceal: Exploring Identity in Contemporary Art," through Oct. 28. 60th Anniversary Delta Exhibition, through Aug. 26. "Robert Baines: Living Treasure and Fabulous Follies," through Oct. 7. "Paul Signac Watercolors and Drawings: The James T. Dyke Collection," through Nov. 25. "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. Works by local artists including Louise Harris, Terri Haugen, Greg Lahti, Michelle Moore, Carol Spencer Morris. 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. "M.A.D.E.," Matthew Lopas, Alice Andrews, Dennis McCann, Eleanor Dickinson, through Sept.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. "Landscapes," Andrew Rogerson, through Aug. 25. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. www.butlercenter.org or (501) 918-3033.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "The Value of Light," Megan Lewis, through Sept. 1. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. New exhibition by Sue Henley, Glenda Josephson, Herb Monoson, Patty Monoson, Dee Schulten, Sherrie Shepherd, Scotty Shively, through Sept. 30. 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. 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.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 Main St. "You May Kiss the Bride," 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. "Best of the South," Friday-Oct. 13. Third Friday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. Friday. 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. "Identity Theft" by Chukes, through Sept. 8. Artist's talk, 2-6 p.m. Saturday. Closing reception, 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 7. 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. "Space Between Teeth: Linda Lopez + Marc Mitchell," through Nov. 4. "Justin Bryant: That Survival Apparatus," through Oct. 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.

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. August exhibit: "Impersonating the Impressionists." Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.

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

LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Reservation," Mary Lynn Nelson, through Aug. 31. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.

MATT MCLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St. Arkansas League of Artists Members' Show, through Friday. 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. "Don't Touch My Crown," through Aug. 31. Wow! The Art of Black Hair hair showcase, music, refreshments, 3-5 p.m. Sunday. 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. Lectures: "The War to End All Wars: The Legacies of WWI and Arkansas," 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, $15. "A Piece of My Soul: Quilts by Black Arkansans," through March 2019; "Cabinet of Curiosities," through fall 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. each Wednesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 324-9685.

PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. "Perspectives on Modernism," through Oct. 19; reception and gallery talk, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (501) 812-2324.

THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "The Mind Unveiled," Carmen Alexandria Thompson, through Aug. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Maners/Pappas Gallery, Fine Arts Building: "Demons Of This Land," Mauricio Silerio, through Sept. 30. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. "Live in Black-and-White," reception 5-8 p.m. Friday. Arkansas Society of Printmakers exhibit, Aug. 24-Oct. 3; reception, 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 24. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. lamanlibrary.orgcq CB or (501) 758-1720.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Film series: Lady Bird, 1 p.m. Saturday. Blue-Eyed Knocker Photo Club exhibit, Friday-Sept. 15. ArtWalk 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 28th Street and East Campus Drive. Brad Cushman Gallery: "Memory / Commitment / Aspiration," The Pierrette Van Cleve Collection, through Sept. 28; reception, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 5. Small Gallery: "Water Memory," Jowita Wyszomirska, through Sept. 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 812-2715.

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ARKADELPHIA ARTS CENTER 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. Stitchery Spectacle, through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 245-7982.

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. "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.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. "Our Natural State," through Friday. 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. Artinfusion's Summer Fling with music, food trucks, beer garden, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, $45. Alfred Stieglitz Collection, through December, 2019. "The Beyond: Georgia O'Keeffe and Contemporary Art," through Sept. 3. 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.

FENIX GALLERY 16 W. Center St., Fayetteville. "Wishful Misgivings," Kevin Arnold, through Sept. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (479) 422-5374.

FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Admission: $7, veterans and active military $5, ages 6-16 $2. fortsmithmuseum.org or (479) 783-7841.

FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Todd Gray: Pop Geometry," through Oct.31."It's Alive!" RAM Annual Invitational, through Sept. 2. 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. "Fourteener," featuring various artists, through Aug. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.

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

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

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

NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ARTIST LEAGUE 100 Greenwood Road, Fairfield Bay. Richard Stephens Watercolor Workshop for any skill level, 9:30-4:00 p.m. Monday-Tuesday. Registration: $100. (501) 745-6615.

SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E 5th St., El Dorado. "2018 Small Works on Paper," through Aug. 28; reception, 6-8 p.m. Saturday. 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.

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. "The Bleak and the Burgeoning," various artists, through Oct. 7. Hours: noon-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1 hour before most performances. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 571-2762.

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.

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, 8-10:30 p.m. first Friday of the month, $10. Latin and swing dance: lesson, 7 p.m., $5; dance, 8-10:30 p.m., $10; third and fifth Friday of the month. Group classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $10. (501) 663-7724.

LITTLE ROCK SALSA 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays, Club 27, 614 President Clinton Ave. $5-$10. littlerocksalsa.com or (501) 414-0400.

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DENIM AND DIAMONDS 7-10 p.m. every Saturday and Tuesday, 359 C.W. Road, Building A, Judsonia. Music and dancing. (501) 288-1842.

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. Music, 7 p.m. Saturdays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.

Film

Central Arkansas

FILMLAND Aug. 23-26, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Film festival. arkansascinematicsociety.org or (501) 503-0856.

KALEIDOSCOPE LGBT FILM FESTIVAL through Saturday, 301 Main Street, Suite 201, North Little Rock. kaleidoscopefilmfestival.com or (501) 758-1424.

SHORT FILM SCREENING AT THE REP 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Three short films by Eric Mann and discussion with Mann, Elizabeth Whitaker, Lauren McCarty Horak, Alicia Albright. Admission: pay-what-you-can. (501) 378-0445, ext. 401.

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STUDENT FILMS SCREENING 7-10 p.m. Friday, Central Theater, 1008 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Short films from 11 first-time filmmakers in summer's Inception to Projection Filmmaking Program. Tickets: $5. (323) 240-6034.

Letters

Central Arkansas

PEN TO PODIUM LECTURE SERIES 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Diamond Room, Department of Arkansas Heritage, 1100 North St. Author and journalist Michael Hibblen. arkansasheritage.com or (501) 324-9150.

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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. Bill Evans. Tickets: $25. argentaacoustic.com 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.

DYNAMQ 9 p.m.-1 a.m. , 109 & Co., 109 Main St. Reggae party series every other weekend through September. Admission: $7. (501) 744-8842.

AN EVENING WITH SPANISH MUSIC 7 p.m. Aug. 23, First United Methodist Church Jacksonville, 308 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra musicians and University of Central Arkansas faculty. Donation recommended. (501) 590-7702.

JOSH RITTER 8 p.m. Aug. 23, South on Main, 1304 S. Main St. Tickets: $30, reserved $40, premium $42. southonmain.com or (501) 244-9660.

LIVE @ LAMAN 7 p.m. third Thursday of every month, William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. lamanlibrary.org or (501) 758-1720.

THIRD MONDAY JAZZ NIGHT 7:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, The Lobby Bar, 320 W. Seventh St. The Goat Band and Guests. (501) 374-2615.

THREE ON A STRING 5 p.m. Aug. 26, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St. Birmingham bluegrass group. (501) 372-0294.

TOP OF THE ROCK REHEARSALS 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1402 E. Kiehl Ave., Sherwood. Ladies barbershop chorus rehearsals open to all women. (501) 580-7835.

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EUREKA SPRINGS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Friday-Saturday, Basin Spring Park, 4 Spring St., Eureka Springs. eurekasprings.org or (479) 253-7333.

GRADY NICHOLS 7:15 p.m. Aug. 25, The Hot Springs Hotel and Spa Ballroom, 305 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs. Tickets $35-$40. (501) 525-9380.

MUSIC IN THE PARK "HEMPSTEAD COUNTY MELODIES" 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St., Washington. Band competition with Hempstead County topic. Bluegrass Reunion also performs. historicwashingtonstatepark.com or (870) 983-2684.

OZARK FOLKWAYS 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. Ozark Highballers, 7 p.m. Friday; suggested donation $5. (479) 634-3791.

STAGE 18 18 E. Center St., Fayetteville. Makin Loaf and Drawing Blanks, 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday, $5. (479) 310-0153.

WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Charlie Puth, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26, $32-$79.40. (479) 571-2762.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN MEMBERSHIP MEET 'N GREET 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Esse Purse Museum, 1510 Main St. (214) 298-4999.

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

BIKE & HIKE FOR ALS 7 a.m. Aug. 26, start and finish line at Rockwater Village, 1600 Rockwater Blvd., North Little Rock. Bike to Pinnacle Mountain, climb, bike back. Registration: solo $65, two-person relay $70. bikehikeforals.com or (501) 773-3832.

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.

EASTERSEALS WALK WITH ME 5K AND FAMILY FUN WALK 7-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Easterseals Arkansas, 3920 Woodland Heights Road. Cost: $25, children $10. (501) 227-3706.

FAMILY CAREGIVER WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Ave. Learn about caring for an adult with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, lunch provided. (501) 978-0510.

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 $10.95, children 3-12 $9.95. Parking: $3. (501) 666-2406.

LUNCH AND LEARN: CRISIS PLANNING noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, 6701 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Speaker: Kimbro Stevens of Jurist Law Group. RSVP by Aug. 17. (501) 224-0021.

PAWTY BY THE POOL 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23, The Highland Midtown, 400 N. University Ave. Sponsored by CARE For Animals, cocktail hour event featuring adoptable dogs. (501) 666-6223.

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

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock. Cyber Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 25. Special programs, crafts, performances, classes for all ages. lamanlibrary.org (501) 758-1720.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Special programs, performances, classes for all ages. (501) 687-1061.

WINGSTOCK noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Wings and beer festival. Tickets: advance $20, day of event $25. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.

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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CHEROKEE GENEOLOGY SEMINAR 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, visitor center Lakeview Room, Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Presentations on conducting research. Registration fees: Cherokee National Historical Society Members $40, non-CNHS members $50. (479) 967-5516.

CITYTALKS 2018 5:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 24, Art on the Green, 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Conway. Artist-in-the-Round discussion with Linda Flake and Sheila Parsons, hors d'oeuvres. Reservations recommended. artonthegreen.net or (501) 205-1922.

DAN FRIGOLETTE 8:30-10 p.m. Friday, Stage 18, 18 E Center St., Fayetteville. Presented by Comedians NWA. Tickets: online $6, at the door $8. (479) 310-0153.

DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena. "Home or Hell by Christmas: The Arkansas Great War Letters Project," lecture by Mike Polston, 6 p.m. today. deltaculturalcenter.com or (870) 338-4350.

DICKSON STREET VAULT 12:30-9 p.m. Aug. 26, W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Pole vaulting event benefits Soldiers ON Service Dogs. Music, vendors, water slide. Cost: registration $50, spectators free. (978) 290-3309.

FULL DAY OF FUN IN DOWNTOWN EL DORADO 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 25, Union County Courthouse lawn, 101 N. Washington Ave., El Dorado. Grill wars, showdown at sunset, playscape and splash pad, horse and carriage rides, classic car cruise night and William Michael Morgan concert at 7 p.m. at the Murphy Arts District Ampitheater, 105 Locust St., El Dorado. mainstreeteldorado.org or (870) 863-4547.

LAKE IN THE WILLOWS HONEY TASTING 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas Craft Gallery, 104 E. Main St., Mountain View. Honey samples, beeswax products, lessons in beekeeping. (870) 269-4120.

MOSAIC MAKING WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Design and create mosaic garden-planter art piece. Cost: members $35, non-members $60. garvangardens.org or (800) 366-4664.

RIVER VALLEY ALZHEIMER'S WALK 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Russellville Boys and Girls Club, 600 E. 16th St., Russellville. (501) 224-0021.

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.

SNORKELING ADVENTURE ON BULL SHOALS LAKE 1-4 p.m. Aug. 25, Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals. Masks, life jackets, snorkels provided. Under 18 must have parent's signature before boarding. Admission: $20, children 8-12 $10. (870) 445-3629.

Theater

Central Arkansas

BIRTHDAY FROM HELL through Aug. 31, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy trio production. Show times: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $24. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0210.

GREASE through Aug. 25, 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.

SOUVENIR: A FANTASIA ON THE LIFE OF FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, The Studio Theater, 320 W. Seventh St. Presented by Opera In The Rock. Tickets: $30. oitr.org or (501) 681-9640.

Around Arkansas

ANYTHING GOES today-Sunday, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15; ages 60 and older, military, college students $12; high school students and younger $6. theroyalplayers.com or (501) 315-5483.

ONCE Wednesday-Sept. 23, Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $17-$48. theatre2.org or (479) 445-6333.

Auditions

Central Arkansas

THE STUDIO THEATRE 320 W. Seventh St. Evil Dead The Musical, by appointment today. Blackbird, by appointment, Tuesday. A Christmas Story -- The Musical, by appointment, Tuesday-Wednesday. [email protected] or (501) 374-2615.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Jason today. Richie Johnson, Nikki Parish, Friday. Brian & Nick, Shannon Boshears, 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. Whitey Morgan, 8:30 p.m. today, $20-$75. Bricks in the Wall: The Sight and Sound of Pink Floyd, 9 p.m. Friday, $20. Karaoke & Dance with DJ Greg, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.

STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Boy Named Banjo, 8:30 p.m. today, $10. David Adam Byrnes with Tyler Kincheloe and Chris Stillman, 8:30 p.m. Friday, $10. Whoa Dakota with Dazz & Brie, 9 p.m. Saturday, $10. Kalu and The Electric Joint, 8 p.m. Sunday, $8. Yuni Wa with Way Away, Shoplift, Brother Bera, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, $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.

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Reno Sweeney (Brooke Melton) and her “Angels” play a key role in the musical adventures of Anything Goes. The musical, with songs by Cole Porter and a story by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton, continues at the Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton, through Sunday. Show times are 7 p.m. through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15; $12 for ages 60 and older, military and college students; $6 for children. Call (501) 315-5483 or visit theroyalplayers.com.

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