Special Events
CENTRAL ARKANSAS ALZHEIMER’S ARKANSAS LUNCH & LEARN noon-1 p.m. May 3, Faith United Methodist Church, 9820 W. Markham St. “How Home Care Empowers Seniors and Their Families.” RSVP by April 30. (501) 224-0021. ARKANSAS LITERARY FESTIVAL April 26-29, Central Arkansas Library SystemMain library, 100 Rock St. arkansasliteraryfestival.org or (501) 918-3048.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY DESIGNER HOUSE through May 13, 8 Valley Creek View. Hours: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. One-day tour, $20. Run-ofshow, $35. (501) 804-0106. CATHOLIC HIGH ROCKET 5K 8 a.m. Saturday, Catholic High School for Boys, 6300 Father Tribou St. Price: $20-$30. (501) 664-4625.
CELEBRATING THE PAST: STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE 5-7 p.m. April 29, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Performing Arts Theatre, 2801 S. University Ave. Little Rock chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority honoring outstanding male African-American high school seniors. Tickets: $30, students $15, at the door $35. (516) 847-5810. 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.
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING UNPLUGGED 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-April 26, Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock. verizonarena.com or (501) 340-5660. ECUMENICAL BUDDHIST SOCIETY 1516 W. Third St. Buddhism and the Twelve Steps, 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tools for Working with the Mind: The Skhandas, 7-8:30 p.m. Monday. ebslr.org or (501) 376-7056.
FANCYFUL PRINCESS BALL 1011:30 a.m., 1:30-3 p.m., 5-6 p.m. April 28, 1:30-3 p.m. April 29, Junior League of Little Rock, 401 Scott St., Little Rock. Tickets: $45-$85. (713) 304-3434 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.
KEVIN HART 7 p.m. April 28, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $30.50-$128. ticketmaster. com or (800) 745-3000.
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 DIGITAL LEARNING CENTER: COMPUTER BASICS 10 a.m.-noon today, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. Cost: $60, includes manual. (501) 603-1262. 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.
MCCAIN MALL SAFETY FAIRS 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 April 28, McCain Mall, 3929, McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. Child and car seat safety. (501) 758-6317. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION TRAINING 9 a.m. April 28, Diamond Room of the Department of Arkansas Heritage Building, 1100 North St. Registration required. (501) 324-9880.
THE POP UP SHOP EXTRAVAGANZA: IN FULL BLOOM 1-5 p.m. Saturday, The Maumelle Events Center, 10910 Maumelle Blvd., North Little Rock. Spring fashion and networking with small business owners. Price: $5. (501) 291-0515.
RHEA LANA’S CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 117 Audubon Drive, Maumelle. rhealana.com or (501) 499-4423.
THE SEA OF GALILEE BOAT TOUR 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Monday, Windsong Church of Christ, 3 Windsong Drive, North Little Rock. Exhibit of Sea of Galilee boat and Bible artifacts. Lectures 7-8 p.m. each night. (501) 753-7050. WEEKEND THEATER BRUNCH 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 29, 610 Center Bar & Grill, 610 Center St. Featuring Del Shores. Tickets: $35. weekendtheater.org or (501) 658-2044. WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 28, Jacksonville Museum of Military History, 100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville. jaxmilmuseum.org or (501) 241-1943. WHEELIN’ & HEALIN’ CAR & TRUCK SHOW 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 28, Goodsell Truck Accessories, 401 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Vehicle registration 8 a.m.-noon, $25 for competition, $5 display. Benefits Baptist Health Foundation Healthy & Active Youth Program. arkansaspontiacs.org or (501) 982-2245.
WINE & FOOD FEASTIVAL 6:30-9 p.m. April 27, Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road. Tickets: $65-$75. (501) 821-7275. WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Sylvan Hills High School Choir, 7-8:30 p.m. today. (501) 758-1720.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Mini Dungeons & Dragons, ages 11-18, 4-5 p.m. today. (501) 687-1061.
WWI CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION APRIL EVENTS through September, Department of Arkansas Heritage. Exhibits and events across the state. wwiarkansas.com/calendar-events or (501) 324-9880.