July 13 (Thursday)

Crimes & Clues Book Club — “Double Feature” by Donald Westlake, 9:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Adult Recess — Index card art, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Fort Smith Windsor Library. Free. 785-0405.

We’re Hooked — A crafting club, 1 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. bvpl.org.

Gallery Conversation — “The Cost of Removal” by Titus Kaphar, 1 p.m., Contemporary Art Gallery at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

Sit & Stitch — Bring your current project, 2 p.m., Fort Smith Miller Library. Free. 646-3945.

Movie Matinee — “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” 2 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229.

Tea Workshop — Asian Herbal & Spice Teas, 3 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free. rogersar.libcal.com.

“Peter and the Wolf” — A bilingual presentation by SoNA Beyond, 4:30 & 5:30 p.m., Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory in Rogers. $5 & up. arkansaspublictheatre.org.

Opening Reception — For works by Fenix artists, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Rogers Experimental House, 121 W. Walnut St. in Rogers. Exhibit open through July. Free. fenixfayettevilleart@gmail.com.

Art on the Bricks — “Digitally Yours, with works by animators, illustrators, photographers, plasma cutters and more, 4:30-7:30 p.m., downtown Rogers. artonthebricks.com.

CB To You Mobile Art Lab — At Art on the Bricks, 4:30-8:30 p.m., downtown Rogers. Presented by Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

The Book Was Better Book Club — 5 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. bvpl.org.

Cocktail Tour — Interesting Expressions, 6 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. $20. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

Latin Dance Adventures — 6-10:30 p.m., Great Hall at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. Tickets at 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

APO Small Bites — With the Fayette Junction Bassoons, 7 p.m., Ozark Beer Co. in Rogers. Hosted by the Arkansas Philharmonic. $50. arphil.org.

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July 14 (Friday)

“Cinderella” — Presented by Opera in the Ozarks, 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. bentonvillelibrary.org.

Artist Demo — Holly Freeburg, 11:30 a.m., Terra Studios in Durham. Free. usingart.org.

LEGOS for Adults — 1 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229.

Art Trail Tour — Sculpture & Nature, 1 p.m., Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

Exhibition Tour — “Architecture at Home,” 2 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

Family Friday Movies — 2 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free. rogersar.libcal.com.

Summer Family Movies — “The Little Rascals,” 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Family Film Friday — “Coco,” 2 p.m., Fort Smith Dallas Library. Free. 484-5650.

Opening Reception — For “John Bell Jr.: A Painted Legacy” & “Patsy Lane: Cast in Bronze,” 5-7 p.m., Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. Free. Exhibits open through Oct. 15. 784-2787.

Christmas in July — A benefit for the Fort Smith Museum of History, the Clayton House and the Bonneville House, V.I.P. 6-9:30 July 14; general shopping 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 15, Fort Smith Convention Center. $5-$100. eventbrite.com.

“Silence in the Jungle: Lights On!” — A chance to see all the theater tricks behind the Melonlight production, plus a Q&A with creatives, 7 p.m., upstairs above Brews in Eureka Springs. $47-$65. melonlight.com.

Opera in the Ozarks — “Orpheus in the Underworld,” 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs. $25-$30. opera.org or 253-8595.

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July 15 (Saturday)

Super Saturday — “Cinderella” by Opera in the Ozarks, 10 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Christmas in July — A vendor market benefiting the Bonneville House, the Clayton House & the Fort Smith Museum of History, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fort Smith Convention Center. $5. eventbrite.com. 783-3000.

Still on the Hill in Concert — 10:30 a.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. springdalelibrary.org.

Brunch at the Bakery — A street-food experience, 11 a.m., The Bakery District in Fort Smith. $15-$30. bakeryfs.com.

Discover the Grounds — Deer-Resistant Gardening, 11 a.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. Tickets at 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

Tarot Readings — With Red Star, 11:30 a.m., Terra Studios in Durham. Free. usingart.org.

Gallery Conversation — Two Friends Books, 1 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

Drop-In Artmaking — 1-4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

Make Your Song Lyrics Sing — With Cece Box, 1-4 p.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. $40. ozarkfolkways.org.

Common Roots in Concert — Followed by potluck and jam session, 4 p.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. $10. ozarkfolkways.org.

Firefly Fling — With music, face painting, henna tattoos, community booths, fire dancers, fairy house building and giant bubbles, 5-10 p.m., Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. $14 & up. bgozarks.org.

Opera in the Ozarks — “Elixir of Love,” 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs. $25-$30. opera.org or 253-8595.

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July 16 (Sunday)

Sunday Music — John & Betsy Tako, 12:30 p.m., Terra Studios in Durham. Free. usingart.org.

Drop-In Artmaking — 1-4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

Mountain Street Stage — Jumpsuit Jamey & The Can’t Wait to Playboys, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Opera in the Ozarks — “The Tender Land,” 3 p.m., Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs. $25-$30. opera.org or 253-8595.

Movies in the Park — “LightYear,” dusk, Creekmore Park in Fort Smith. Presented by the City of Fort Smith. Free.

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July 17 (Monday)

Starting the Writing Process — For children interested in being an author or illustrator, 10 a.m., Fort Smith Miller Library. Free. 646-3945.

Safe Driving — Presented by the Bentonville Police Department for new drivers, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. Register at bentonvillelibrary.org.

Drop-In Tour: Collection Highlights — 11:30 a.m. Monday, Thursday & Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

Drop-In Tour: Architecture — 1 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Sunday, Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

Stitch Together — For those who crochet, knit or do other needlework, 1-2:30 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free. rogersar.libcal.com.

Teen Lounge — For grades 6-12, 2-4:30 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229.

Yoga at FPL — 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Books on Main — “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith, 6 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. bentonvillelibrary.org.

Monday Night Trivia — 6:30 p.m., The Bakery District in Fort Smith. Free. bakeryfs.com.

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July 18 (Tuesday)

Making Together — Presented by the Amazeum, 1 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. Register at bentonvillelibrary.org.

Artful Book Club — Presented by the Amazeum, 2 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. springdalelibrary.org.

Origami Afternoon — 4:30 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. bentonvillelibrary.org.

Mindfulness Meditation — 5:30 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

We Know Whodunit Book Club — “A Flicker in the Dark” by Stacy Willingham, 6 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. springdalelibrary.org.

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July 19 (Wednesday)

Between Friends — Books, coffee and conversation, 10 a.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. bentonvillelibrary.org.

Wednesday Spectacular — Magic with George Reader, 10 a.m., Rogers Public Library. Free. rogersar.libcal.com.

Gentle Flow Yoga — 10:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Drop-In Tour: Big Picture — Art, architecture and nature, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

Drop-In Tour: 3 in 30 — 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

Wild for Wednesday — Magic with George Reader, 1:30 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Wonderful Wednesday — With Pawfficer Fuzz, 2 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229.

Family Movie Matinee — 2 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. bentonvillelibrary.org.

Brainteasers — 3 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. bvpl.org.

Mystery Book Club — 4 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. bvpl.org.

Folk Traditions & Chamber Music — Part of the Chamber Music on the Mountain Summer Festival, 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Bags at the Bakery — Cornhole, 6:30 p.m., The Bakery District in Fort Smith. Free. bakeryfs.com.

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July 20 (Thursday)

The Book Lover’s Club — Read whatever you like, fiction or non-fiction, and come give us a short report, 10 a.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229.

Recipe Swap — Farmers market ideas, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Fort Smith Windsor Library. 785-0405.

Artist Demo — With Stephanie Yates, 11:30 a.m., Terra Studios in Durham. Free. usingart.org.

Movie Matinee — “The Bad Guys,” 2 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229.

Open Mic Night — 5:30-7:30 p.m., Dewey’s Cafe at the Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229.

Cocktail Tour — Concrete in the Bachman-Wilson House, 6 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. $20. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

Contact Improv — Beginner friendly movement with Kyndal Saverse, 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Movie Night at the Bakery — With the Fort Smith International Film Festival, 6:30 p.m., The Bakery District in Fort Smith. Free. bakeryfs.com.

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July 21 (Friday)

Music — With Laura Doherty, 10:30 a.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. bentonvillelibrary.org.

Butterfly Ornament Craft — 2 p.m., Fort Smith Dallas Library. Free. 484-5650.

Exhibition Tour — “Architecture at Home,” 2 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

Family Movie Friday — 2 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free. rogersar.libcal.com.

Summer Family Movies — “Chicken Run,” 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

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July 22 (Saturday)

Super Saturday — Snakes & Other Reptiles with UA Herpatology, 10 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Hearty Summer Salads — With Heather Artripe, 10 a.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. $30. ozarkfolkways.org.

Bentonville 150 Art Workshop — With artist Gina Gallina, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. bentonvillelibrary.org.

SoNA Beyond — Carnival of the Animals, 10:30 a.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. springdalelibrary.org.

Tarot Basics — With Red Star, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Terra Studios in Durham. $45. usingart.org.

Story Time at the Bakery — With Bookish, 11 a.m., The Bakery District in Fort Smith. Free. bakeryfs.com.

Artist Demo — With Allison Bailey, noon, Terra Studios in Durham. Free. usingart.org.

“Legends of the Fairy Tale Academy” — With NWA Audio Theatre, 2 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. springdalelibrary.org.

Cultivate Creativity — How to apply creativity in practical ways, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fort Smith Windsor Library. Free for teens and adults. 785-0405.

Adult Crafts — DIY Paper Map Art, 1 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229.

Drop-In Artmaking — 1-4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

Intro to Homebrewing — With Boston Mountain Brewing, 2-4 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

In Concert — The Creek Rocks, 6 p.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. $10. ozarkfolkways.org.

Artist’s Reception — For “Dear Friend,” 6-8 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

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On Show

“Ethereal Reveries” — An immersive exhibition by Denice Nicholson, through July 28, Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. Hosted by Art Ventures. A lunch reception is set for 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 13. Free. artventures-nwa.org.

“Journey” — Featuring artists Grant Johnson and Suzanne DesMarias, through July 29, Gallery on Garrison in Fort Smith. thegalleryongarrison.com.

“Faces of Figment” — A new immersive exhibition featuring the imagined portraits of Drew Gentle, through Aug. 6, TheatreSquared in Fayetteville. Presented by Art Ventures. Free. www.artventures-nwa.org.

“Hang” — With sculptures by John Eck (Kansas City), Ben Edwards (Bentonville), Landon Perkins (Bella Vista) Chris Vanndy (Tulsa) and Isaac Younis (Bella Vista), opening reception 6 p.m. July 13, Gallery on 6th in Bentonville. Open through Aug. 20. Email kate@galleryon6thbentonville.com.

“Constructions, Carvings, & Curiosities” — A new Art Ventures exhibition by artist Frank Goff, through July 21, Faulkner Performing Arts Center on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. Free. artventures-nwa.org.

“Diego Rivera’s America” — Envisioning America from both the U.S. and Mexico, through July 31, Crystal Bridges Museum. $12. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

“Organic Abstrations” — By Jeffry Cantu, through Aug. 31, Startup Junkie in Fayetteville. Hosted by Art Ventures. Free. www.artventures-nwa.org.

“Flagged for Discussion” — A focus exhibition that embraces disparate representations of the United States flag from across time, posing questions and creating space for conversation within the gallery, through Sept. 25, Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

“Dear Friend” — A focus exhibition featuring a selection of artworks created by artist Leah Grant and local community members in 2022 as part of the museum’s CB to You Mobile Art Lab program, through Nov. 27, Lower Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

“Seeing One Another” — “New Views on the Alfred Stieglitz Collection,” through Jan. 1, Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

“Architecture at Home” — Five prototypes for homes intended to spark a dialogue about contemporary housing, through March 6, 2024, Orchard Trail at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

“Trace Me Back” — An experiential installation by Marie Bannerot McInerney, through April 22, Contemporary Gallery at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.

— Becca Martin-Brown

bmartin@nwaonline.com