At the Theatre
“Hello, Dolly!” — 2 p.m. July 28, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1-3, Fort Smith Little Theatre, 401 N. Sixth St. in Fort Smith. Admission $20. Children half price July 25 and Aug. 1. fslt.org or 783-2966.
“Beauty and the Beast” — July 28, 3 p.m., Don Tyson School of Innovation, Springdale. $10-$45. artsonepresents.org.
“Rent” — an Arkansas Public Theatre production, showing Aug. 8 at 8 p.m., Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. at The Medium in Springdale. For ticket information, email manager@arkansaspublictheatre.org.
Auditions – Arkansas Public Theatre’s production of “Tootsie,” Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m., at Arkansas Arts Academy in Rogers. Audition packets are available at arkansaspublictheatre.org/castingandvolunteering.
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Reading and Writing
Hoopla Book Club — “The Prince of Tides” by Pat Conroy, 2 p.m. July 30, Fort Smith Miller Library. Free. 646-3945.
Book Bingo – July 30, 6 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free for adults. 783-0229.
Author Talk – Gil Miller and JC Crampton talk about the rise of science fiction popularity. Aug. 3, 2-4 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library.
Evening Book Talk – “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” by Ocean Vuong, Aug. 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library.
Young at Heart — Adult Book Club August discussion of “The Compound” by S.A. Bodeen, 6-7 p.m., Aug. 7, at the Bentonville Public Library.
Books and Brews Book Club — 5:30-7 p.m., Ozark Beer Company, Rogers.
Books and Beer — Discussion of “True Biz” with Sarah Novick, 6-7 p.m., Aug. 7. Flyway Brewing Company, Fayetteville.
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Try something new
Social Hour – for music professionals, July 29, noon-1:30 p.m., Folk School of Fayetteville. Hosted by CACHE. Free. cachecreate.org.
Yoga @FPL – Volunteer yoga instructors will be teaching a variety of yoga with Trailside alumni at the Fayetteville Public Library on July 29th from 6-7pm and again on July 31st from 6-7pm.
Taco Tuesday Ride – The Springdale Bike Club will ride on July 30 and every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Riders will depart Shiloh Square at 7 p.m. and ride 12 miles at an average speed of 11-14 mph. They will then enjoy tacos and drinks at Mister Taco Loco. downtownspringdale.org
Explore Your Family History – Monthly class exploring the field of genealogical research, Aug. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Fort Smith Library Main Branch.
Ballroom Dancing Fundamentals – Learn ballroom dances including the waltz, cha-cha and swing. Aug. 8, 6 to 7:15 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library.
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Going out and traveling
Fort Smith Comic Con — Featuring Mindy Sterling, Mark Thompson, Artist Alley, panels and more. Ends July 28. Kay Rogers Park, Fort Smith. $24-$84. fortsmithcc.com.
Local Color Radio Hour – A live show to benefit the Dixie Theatre Restoration Project will be held on August 3rd at 7pm. Cost is $10. Tickets are available on the day only, cash only. differentkjones@yahoo.com
Warbird Weekend – Aug. 3-4, Arkansas Air and Military Museum, Fayetteville. arkansasairmilitary.com.
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Walk and Talk Art
Christmas in July – Shelley Buonaïuto’s clay sculptures will be on display through July at Zarks Gallery in Eureka Springs, zarksgallery.com.
Downtown Springdale Mural Tour – Self-guided. Bike, walk or drive anytime. Works by Jason Jones, Octavio Rogo, Anushka Erickson, Carol Counce, Mary Beth Breshears and more. downtownspringdale.org
The Art of Collecting – Lecture by Dr. Chris Ashworth, 5 p.m. Aug. 3, Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. Free. fsram.org.
“Dust, Drought and Exhausted Dreams: The Dust Bowl and the Great Depression” — Through Aug. 31. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Free with regular admission ($4-$8). 783-7841, fortsmithmuseum.org.
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Bring the kids
Priceless Night – Wednesday, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Scott Family Amazeum, Bentonville. Pay as you like. amazeum.org.
Catch Them All – Pokémon crafts, games and interactive fun for kids ages 7 to 12. July 29, 4-5 p.m., Rogers History Museum.
Presto! Magicians — Doing the Impossible Right Before Your Eyes, 10-11 a.m. July 31 at Mount Hebron Park Assembly Hall in Rogers.
Teddy Bear Picnic – snacks, songs, teddy bear parade, July 31, 2-3 p.m., Mount Hebron Park Assembly Hall, Rogers.
Countdown to Kindergarten – A special storytime for children entering kindergarten, Aug. 5, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Bentonville Public Library.
Kids Ghost Tour – Ages 5-12, Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs. $15 with parental supervision. reserveeureka.com.
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At the cinema
Movie Matinee – “Super Mario Bros. The Movie” (Rated PG), Aug. 1, noon-1:30 and 2-3:30 p.m., Fort Smith Central Library. Free. 783-0229.
FIRST FRIDAY FILM – “No Man of Her Own” (1932) Unrated, but for adults only. Romantic drama starring Clark Gable and Carole Lombard. Screening Aug. 2, 2-3:30 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229.
Movies at the Opera House – Fort Smith International Film Festival Pre-Event: Paranormal Adventure with the Crew – King Opera House, 6 p.m. Aug. 21, King Opera House in Van Buren. Suggested donation is $5. kingoperahouse.com.
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Happy crafting!
Studio 55+ — Garden Workshop, July 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. $96. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.
Drop-In Art Making – A chance for families to create together. Saturday and Sunday, July 28, Aug. 3 and 4, 1 to 4 p.m. at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.
Maker Monday – Painting Seashells, 2 p.m. July 29, Dallas Library, Fort Smith. Free. 484-5650.
Art Hour – Kids of all ages express themselves and interact with the world through a variety of art forms, Aug. 1, 4-5 p.m., at Rogers Public Library.
Sketch Club — with guest artist Laura Ramirez, Aug. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library.
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Listen here
Mountain Street Stage – Roving Gamblers Band, July 28, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
Trillium Salon Series – Gallery Performance, Early American Gallery, Aug. 11, 2 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Free. crystalbridges.org.
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Eat & Drink
Neighbor Night – Join For the Love NWA on July 29 and every Monday at 5:30pm for a free community meal in the west parking lot of the Jones Center. Find food, connection and community. Free. 922 E. Emma Ave. Springdale.
Cocktail Tour: Industry Print – A relaxed gathering of art, drinks and fun at Crystal Bridges Museum, Aug. 1 and 6. $25, $20 for members. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.
— April Wallace
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