SATURDAY, FEB. 16
MUSIC
2 Hole Punch (headliner), Jim Mills (happy hour). Cajun’s Wharf, 5 and 9 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 501-375-5351. www.cajunswharf.com. Adam and Cole. W.T. Bubba’s Country Tavern, 9 p.m. 500 President Clinton Ave. 501-244-2528. Andrew Ellis and Lucky Lemont. Bear’s Den Pizza, 9:30 p.m., free. 235 Farris Road, Conway. 501-328-5556. www.bearsdenpizza.com. Christian De Salvo, The Sallings Group. Cornerstone Pub & Grill, 7 p.m. 314 Main St., NLR. 501-374-1782. cstonepub.com. Club Nights at 1620 Savoy. See Feb. 15. DJ Scotty B, Big Brown, Sleepy, Ewell. Also, Dominique Sanchez & The Disco Dolls with DJ Joseph Huge. Discovery Nightclub, 9 p.m.,
COMEDY
The Main Thing: “The Last Night at Orabella’s.” See Feb. 15.
DANCE
Little Rock West Coast Dance Club. Dance lessons. Singles welcome. Ernie Biggs, 7 p.m., $2. 307 Clinton Ave. 501-247-5240. www. arstreetswing.com.
EVENTS
18th Annual Ivy Ball: A Pink & Green Masquerade. Dinner and dancing, presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Beta Pi Omega Chapter and The Ivy Foundation of Little Rock. Semi-formal attire. Embassy Suites, 7 p.m., $40. 11301 Financial Centre. 501-312-
AMSOIL Arenacross. Verizon Arena, Feb. 16, 7 p.m.; Feb. 17, noon, $7-$24. 1 Alltel Arena Way, NLR. 501-975-9001. verizonarena.com. “Derby Love is a Battlefield.” Central Arkansas Roller Derby vs. Girls Rollin’ in the South. Skate World, 7 p.m., $10, free for kids 10 and younger. 6512 Mabelvale Cut Off. 501-758-9269. Live horse racing. See Feb. 14. UALR Men’s Trojans vs. Middle Tennessee. Jack Stephens Center, UALR, 7 p.m., $5-$38. 2801 S. University Ave. UALR Women’s Trojans vs. Middle Tennessee. Jack Stephens Center, UALR, 4:30 p.m., $5-$38. 2801 S. University Ave.
BOOKS
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SPORTS
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BOOKS
“Toadsuck Review” Launchapalooza. Includes readings, live music, a cash bar and more. Michelangelo’s Italian Ristorante, 7 p.m., free. 1117 Oak St., Conway. 501-329-7278. www. michelangelosconway.com/index.html. UCA’s Arkatext literary festival. See Feb. 14.
9000. Argenta Farmers Market. Argenta, 7 a.m.-noon. Main Street, NLR. Arkansas Black History Quiz Bowl. Teams of 6-12 graders from across Arkansas test their knowledge of African-American history, achievements and contributions. Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 9 a.m. 501 W. 9th St. 501-376-4602. www.mosaictemplarscenter.com. Crystal Bridges Teen Workshop: “Not Your Usual Still Life Class.” For ages 13-18. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 1 p.m., $40. 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. 479-418-5700. crystalbridges.org. Custom Knife Show. Presented by Arkansas Knifemakers Association, in the Robinson Center Exhibit Hall. Robinson Center Music Hall, Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $10 (two-day pass). Markham and Broadway. 501-554-2582. www.littlerockmeetings.com/conv-centers/robinson. Did You Know? Monthly Series: “Making Health Connections: Let’s Talk about Mental Health.” Pyramid Art Books and Custom Framing, 1:30 p.m., free. 1001 Wright Ave. 501-372-6822. hearnefineart.com. Falun Gong meditation. Allsopp Park, 9 a.m., free. Cantrell & Cedar Hill Roads. Hillcrest Farmers Market. Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 7 a.m.-noon. 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. Intimate Victorian Valentine’s Dinner. The Empress of Little Rock, 7 p.m., $125 per couple. 2120 S. Louisiana St. Piccadilly Circus. Barton Coliseum, Feb. 16, 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 17, 1, 3:30 and 6 p.m., $34. 2600 Howard St. www.arkansasstatefair.com. Spa City Sweethearts Burlesque Revue. See Feb. 15.
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SPORTS
Live horse racing. See Feb. 14.
$10. 1021 Jessie Road. 501-664-4784. www. latenightdisco.com. Grace Kelley Quintet. Walton Arts Center, 7 and 9 p.m., $11-$36. 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. 479-443-5600. Jeff Coleman. Sonny Williams’ Steak Room, 7 p.m. 500 President Clinton Ave. 501-324-2999. www.sonnywilliamssteakroom.com. Joecephus. Midtown Billiards, 12:30 a.m., $5. 1316 Main St. 501-372-9990. midtownar.com. K.I.S.S. Saturdays. Featuring DJ Silky Slim. Dress code enforced. Sway, 10 p.m. 412 Louisiana. 501-492-9802. Lucious Spiller. Cregeen’s Irish Pub, 8 p.m., $5. 301 Main St., NLR. 501-376-7468. www. cregeens.com. Pickin’ Porch. Bring your instrument. All ages welcome. Faulkner County Library, 9:30 a.m. 1900 Tyler St., Conway. 501-327-7482. www. fcl.org. Raising Grey. West End Smokehouse and Tavern, 10 p.m., $5. 215 N. Shackleford. 501224-7665. www.westendsmokehouse.net. Randy Houser, Lindsay Ell. Revolution, 9 p.m., $15, $50 (meet and greet). 300 President Clinton Ave. 501-823-0090. revroom.com. The Revolutioners, Stella Luss. Juanita’s, 10 p.m., $8 adv., $10 day of. 614 President Clinton Ave. 501-372-1228. www.juanitas.com. Rex Bell Trio with Kasie Lunsford. The Afterthought, 9 p.m., $7. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-663-1196. www.afterthoughtbar.com. Sarah Hughes Band. White Water Tavern, 9 p.m., $5. 2500 W 7th St. 501-375-8400. www. whitewatertavern.com. Saturday night at Discovery. Featuring DJs, dancers and more. Discovery Nightclub, 9 p.m., $10. 1021 Jessie Road. 501-664-4784. www.latenightdisco.com. Singer/Songwriters Showcase. Parrot Beach Cafe, 2-7 p.m., free. 9611 MacArthur Drive, NLR. 771-2994. Smokey Emerson. Flying Saucer, 9 p.m., $3. 323 President Clinton Ave. 501-372-8032. www. beerknurd.com/stores/littlerock. Ted Ludwig Trio. Capital Bar and Grill, 9 p.m., free. 111 Markham St. 501-374-7474. www. capitalhotel.com/CBG. Telegraph Canyon, RTB2, Daniel Markham. Maxine’s, 8 p.m., $5 adv., $7 door. 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. www.maxinespub.com. Tyrannosaurus Chicken. 18-and-older. Stickyz Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicken Shack, 9:30 p.m., $6. 107 Commerce St. 501-372-7707. www.stickyz.com. Wordplay, T.JAY and A Glorious Bang, Michael Leonard Witham & The Stick Figures. Vino’s. 923 W. 7th St. 501-375-8466. www.vinosbrewpub.com.
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Homeschool Friday Fun: “Celebrate Black History Month.” For children ages 5-9 and 10-13: Learning about the African American artists in Crystal Bridges collection and more. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 2-3:30 p.m., $45. 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. 479418-5700. crystalbridges.org. Jim Balfanz. The president of the nonprofit City Year will discuss the results of a study called “Closing the Implementation Gap.” Clinton School of Public Service, noon, free. 1200 President Clinton Ave. 501-683-5239. www. clintonschool.uasys.edu. LGBTQ/SGL Youth and Young Adult Group. Diverse Youth for Social Change is a group for LGBTQ/SGL and straight ally youth and young adults age 14 to 23. For more information, call 244-9690 or search “DYSC” on Facebook. 800 Scott St., 6:30 p.m. 800 Scott St. “Project 1927: The Lynching of John Carter.” Panel discussion about the 1927 lynching of John Carter, with Stephanie Harp and George Fulton, Jr., the great-grandson of John Carter. Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 5:30 p.m. 501 W. 9th St. 501-376-4602. www.mosaictemplarscenter.com. Spa City Sweethearts Burlesque Revue. Featuring performances from The Foul Play Cabaret in a fundraiser for Low Key Arts. Low Key Arts, Feb. 15-16, 7 p.m., $10. 118 Arbor St., Hot Springs. Stonewall Democrats Valentine’s Gayla. With music, dancing, refreshments and more. Sway, 8 p.m., $10. 412 Louisiana. 501-907-2582. Table for Two — Beef Medallions. Includes demonstration, cooking lesson, meal, overnight lodging and continental breakfast. Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, 5 p.m., $200 (couple). 1 Rockefeller Drive, Morrilton. 727-5435. www. uawri.org. Ultimate Arenacross Experience. Meet Arenacross riders and discover what it takes to be in the sport. Museum of Discovery, 1 p.m. 500 Clinton Ave. 396-7050, 1-800-880-6475. www.amod.org.
Baobab Tree Book Club: “Good Self, Bad Self.” Pyramid Art Books and Custom Framing, 3:30 p.m., free. 1001 Wright Ave. 501-372-6822. hearnefineart.com. Michael Don Fess. The author of the new novel “The Cruising Serial Killer” will sign copies of his books. WordsWorth Books & Co., 1:30 p.m. 5920 R St. 501-663-9198. www.wordsworthbooks.org.
SUNDAY, FEB. 17
MUSIC
Irish Traditional Music Session. Hibernia Irish Tavern, first and third Sunday of every month, 2:30 p.m. 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. 501246-4340. www.hiberniairishtavern.com. CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 ©2013 A-B, Budweiser® Black Crown Lager, St. Louis, MO www.arktimes.com
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