8 Days A Week

8 Days A Week

May 3 (Friday)

Bark Bash Bentonville — With play areas, treat bars, adoption opportunities, pet-friendly services & more, 4-8 p.m., Record Downtown in Bentonville. Free. leisurlist.com.

“Junie B. Jones: The Musical” — Presented by Arts Live, 7 p.m. May 3-4 & 2 p.m. May 4-5, Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $10-$15. 521-4932.

“The Legend of Georgia McBride” — A wacky comedy about a down-on-his-luck Elvis impersonator named Casey who has to make a sudden shift to drag performances, Tuesdays-Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m., TheatreSquared at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. $10-$49. 443-5600.

“A Kid Like Jake” — What happens when a 4-year-old would rather be Cinderella, 8 p.m. May 3-4; 2 p.m. May 5; again May 9-12, Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers. $22-$29. 631-8988. This production contains adult language and content and is recommended for mature audiences.

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May 4 (Saturday)

Steel Horse Motorcycle Show — 9 a.m.-noon, Fort Smith Museum of History. Free for spectators. 783-7841.

Super Saturday — Free Comic Book Day, 10 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free; costumes welcome. faylib.org.

Legomania — 10 a.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

Dogwood Lace Guild — 10 a.m., Shiloh Meeting Hall in downtown Springdale. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.

Studio Show — With glass bead making demonstrations, new glass, jewelry, dishes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lanuti’s Glass Studio, 623 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. 200-8207.

Mostly Fiction — Spring book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 4 & 1-5 p.m. May 5, Fort Smith Main Library. 783-0229.

Tellers of Tales — A storytelling group, 10:30 a.m. , Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in downtown Springdale. Free. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.

Gallery Conversation — Charley Friedman and “Squirrel Gang,” 1 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. Free. 657-2335.

“Motorcycle Memories” — With vintage motorcycles, artifacts and photos from the 1940s through present day, with a program at 1 p.m., Fort Smith Museum of History. $2-$7 museum admission. 783-7841.

May the Fourth Be With You — A celebration of all things Star Wars, 2 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180.

May Festival of the Arts — ArtRageous Parade, 2 p.m., downtown Eureka Springs. Free. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.org.

“Turning Red: Learning to Choose Love” — Presented by Trike Theatre, 3 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. at Trike Theatre in Bentonville; 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. May 11 and May 16-18, Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $6. 464-5084.

Foam Fest — A craft beer sampling festival benefiting local charities, 5-8 p.m., on the Fayetteville square. $20-$80. fayettevillefoamfest.com.

Opening Reception — And fashion show featuring the works of Rosie Rose, 5-8 p.m., Eureka Fine Art Gallery in Eureka Springs. Jewelry by local artists Leigh Valens, Eleanor Lux, Mary Springer and Rhonda Dixon will also be featured. Rose’s fashions will be on show until June 10. Free. Email johnrankine69@gmail.com.

Masterworks IV — The Rite of Spring with the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas and cellist Edgar Moreau, 7:30 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $32-$55. 443-5600. Ticket holders are invited to attend a pre-concert Creative Conversation with Maestro Haas in Baum Walker Hall at 6:30 p.m.

“Hollywood.Con” — A film premiere, 7:30 p.m., Eureka Springs City Auditorium. Part of the May Festival of the Arts. $20. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.org.

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May 5 (Sunday)

Edible Trees and Plants Workshop — With Tamara Walkingstick, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hobbs State Park near Rogers. $25. Register at 789-5000.

May Festival of the Arts — Cinco De Mayo festival with Papa Rap, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Free. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.org.

Mountain Street Stage — Bayard Blain & Friends, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

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May 6 (Monday)

LifeWriters — A group for people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends, 10 a.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in downtown Springdale. June Jefferson at 790-2588 or shilohmuseum.org.

B’Creative Stitchers — For any and all handwork such as cross stitching, embroidery, quilting, knitting, weaving & crocheting, 10 a.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

Art in the Park Artist Reception — 5 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180.

The Pod People — Tune in to some of the coolest, most interesting, and highly entertaining podcasts, 5:30 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

Yoga at FPL — Suitable for all levels of yoga practitioners, 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Yoga & Art — 6 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. $5. 657-2335.

Book Talk at Night — “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman, 6:30 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

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May 7 (Tuesday)

Embroidery Group — 10 a.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

Knitters & Crocheters — 1 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

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May 8 (Wednesday)

Folding Friends — An origami club for kids, 4 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-3192.

Try FPL — Simple Salads with Ozark Natural Foods Outreach Coordinator, Heather Atripe, 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Register at faylib.org.

Sci-Fi Book Club — 6 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

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May 9 (Thursday)

Crimes and Clues — “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie, 9:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

After School Movies — 4 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-3192.

Taste of Art — Featuring artwork by John Rankine, 4-7 p.m., The Stone House, 89 S. Main St. in Eureka Springs. Part of the May Festival of the Arts. Free. 363-6411.

Art on the Bricks — Including artwork by Carol Hart at the Zephyr Blevins Gallery at Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory and pop-ups at some 20 businesses, 4:30-7:30 p.m., downtown Rogers. Free. Email karen@rogerslowell.com.

Opening Reception — For “Edward Robison III: The Nature of Photography from Traditional to Augmented Reality,” 5-7 p.m., Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. $10. Exhibit through Sept. 1. 784-2787.

Art & English — Adult English language learners are encouraged to practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing English while discussing artworks in the galleries, 6:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335.

May Movies — “Sixteen Candles,” 7 p.m., TempleLive in Fort Smith. $5. 222-6186 or templelive.com.

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May 10 (Friday)

Artist Demo — Daaman Porcelain, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 10-12, Crystal Bridges Museum Store in Bentonville. Free. 657-2335.

Opening Reception — For “Acansa to Arkansas: Maps of the Land,” a chronicle of changes in Arkansas place names, population demographics and geography, 5-8 p.m., Historic Arkansas Museum in Little Rock. Exhibit through July 7. Free. HistoricArkanas.org.

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May 11 (Saturday)

Walk and Talk — Bird watching with the Audubon Society in honor of International Migratory Bird Day, 9 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Register at faylib.org. In case of inclement weather, the tour may be canceled.

Blossoms & Bows — A chance for children to make gifts for mom, 10 a.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

Handweavers Guild — 10 a.m., Shiloh Meeting Hall in downtown Springdale. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.

Genealogy Group — 10 a.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

Stampin’ Up Card Class — With Jane Para, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

Maker Fair at Main — Free workshops for emerging artists, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Main Stage in Eureka Springs. Part of the May Festival of the Arts. Free. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.org.

Crochet Crazy in the Park — With nationally renowned crochet artist Gina Gallina, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Part of the May Festival of the Arts. Free. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.org.

Kids Concert — With Shaky Bugs, 10:30 a.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Free; donations accepted. 634-3791.

Mother Nature Reads — “Around the Pond: Frogs and Toads,” 10:30 a.m., Hobbs State Park near Rogers. Free. 789-5000.

Singing in Solidarity — With Still on the Hill singing in support of the youth movement toward climate justice, 11 a.m., on the Fayetteville square. Email still@stillonthehill.com.

Basin Park Art Fair — With origami making, caricature artist, jewelry, steampunk, textile & visual artists, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Part of the May Festival of the Arts. Free. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.org.

Teen Anime Club — 1 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free. 621-1152.

Second Saturday Gallery Stroll — 6-9 p.m., downtown Eureka Springs. Part of the May Festival of the Arts. Free. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.org.

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May 12 (Sunday)

Knitting Circle — 1-4 p.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Free; donations welcome. 634-3791.

Sacred Harp Singers — 1:30 p.m., Shiloh Meeting Hall in downtown Springdale. Hosted by Shiloh Museum of Ozark History at 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.

Second Sunday Local Author Series — Coralie Koonce, author of “Twelve Dispositions: A Field Guide to Humans,” 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

— Becca Martin-Brown

bmartin@nwadg.com

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