Event Calendar

Ben & Doug.
Flying Saucer, 9 p.m., $3. 323 Clinton Ave. 372-7468, www.beerknurd.com.

Bombay Black.
West End Smokehouse Tavern, 9 p.m., $5. 215 N. Shackleford. 224-7665.

Brian & Nick (headliner).
Cajun’s Wharf, 9 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 375-5351. www.cajunswharf.com.

Charlotte Taylor.
SpeakEasy Supper Club and Piano Bar, 9 p.m., free. 412 Louisiana. 374-2008.     

Chinese Stars, Color Club, Church of the Snake, Ginsu Wives.
Vino's. 923 W. 7th St. 375-8466. www.vinosbrewpub.com.

Chris Michaels and the Cranks CD release party.
Oyster Bar, 7 p.m., music 9 p.m., $5. 3003 W. Markham. 666-7100.

Damn Bullets.
Town Pump, 9 p.m., free. 1321 Rebsamen Park Road. 663-9802.

Don Bishop (disco), DJ Balance (lobby).
Discovery, 9 p.m. doors, 11 p.m. music, $10. 1021 Jessie Road. 664-4784. www.latenightdisco.com. 

Ed Burks.
Sonny Williams’, 7 p.m., free. 500 President Clinton Ave. 324-2999. www.sonnywilliamssteakroom.com.

GoKart Mozart.
Midtown, 12:30 a.m., $5. 1313 Main St. 372-9990. www.midtownar.com.

Huey, Young Dro, Lil Ru and Teairra Mari.
Philander Smith homecoming concert. Mims Gymnasium, 9 p.m., $25 adv., $40 VIP. Philander Smith campus. 975-6050, aellis@philander.edu.

Ingram Hill, the Breakthrough.
Juanita's, 9:30 p.m., $12 adv., $15 d.o.s., 18 and up. 1300 S. Main St. 374-3271. www.juanitas.com.

Jeff Coleman and the Feeders.
White Water Tavern, 10 p.m., $5. 2500 W. 7th. 375-8400. www.myspace.com/whitewatertavern.

Knee Deep, Darkened Era, the Unbeheld, Black Tooth Gryn.
Downtown Music, 8 p.m., $6. 211 W. Capitol. 376-1819. www.downtownshows.homestead.com.

Magic Hassle, Aloud, the See.
Sticky Fingerz, 9 p.m., $6, 21 and up. 107 Commerce St. 372-7707. www.stickyfingerz.com.

Sadie Hawkins Dance with Mountain Sprout.
Maxine’s, 9 p.m., $5, 21 and up. 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 501-321-0909. www.maxinespub.com

Ted Ludwig Jazz Trio.
Capital Bar and Grill, 8 p.m., free. 111 W. Markham. 370-7013.

The Gettys.
Revolution, 9:30 p.m, $5, 18 and up. 300 President Clinton Ave. 823-0090. www.rumbarevolution.com.

The Groan Ups.
Afterthought, 9 p.m., $7. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-4176. www.afterthoughtbar.com.

“All the Right Elements."
Tour kick-off of symposium about working mechanics of television, the music industry, marketing and artist development, presented by Sway Calloway, and entertainment execs Rich Nice and Kelly Jackson. Statehouse Convention Center, $99. Markham and Scott. 917-549-8059, www.alltherightelementssymposim.com. 

Black Storytelling Festival and Conference.
National Association of Black Storytellers hosts juried showcase with workshops, performances, galas, demonstrations, games, music and more. Peabody Little Rock,  $125-$300 for entire conference, $15 concerts and select performances. 200 West Markham. 404-468-3392, www.nabsinc.org. 

Fall Hayride & Campfire.
Ride, build a fire and enjoy treats. Pinnacle Mountain Visitor Center, 3 p.m., $5-$10, advance payment required. 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road. 868-5806.

Family Day at the Arsenal.
Artillery and musket demonstrations, Civil War camp life, guest speakers discuss medicine, women, cooking, battles and Harriet Tubman storyteller, arts, crafts and more. MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 9 a.m., free. 503 E. Ninth. 376-4602.

First Annual Diamond Dash.
Two hundred-fifty young couples search downtown Hot Springs for a $12,000 diamond ring with clues transmitted via text messages. Hot Springs Convention Center, 11:30 a.m., free entry with love story submission. 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. 501-321-2027, story submissions to www.lauraysdiamonddash.com.

Free Admission Day / Coat Drive Kick-off.
In recognition of Clinton Center's Five Days of Giving and fifth anniversary, with coat donation kick-off. Clinton Center, 9 a.m., free. 1200 Clinton Ave. 748-0425.

Idea Aid.
Global brainstorming event focusing on poverty. Heifer Village, 2 p.m., free. One World Ave. Reservations 683-5239, www.ideaaid.com.

Kids Cook: "Explore Arkansas History Through Food."
Learn about world cultures while preparing traditional recipes from around the world, for ages 9 and up. Heifer Village, 11 a.m., 1 World Ave. 907-2697.

National Association of Black Storytellers.
Members deliver stories in oral tradition. Faulkner County Library, 3 p.m. childrens stories, 4 p.m. adults, free. 1900 Tyler St., Conway. 501-327-7482.

Soul-Winner Women Conference.
Women's spiritual empowerment conference. Embassy Suites, 7:30 p.m. Fri., (6 p.m. registration), 9 a.m. Sat. (8 a.m. registration), $100. 11301 Financial Center Parkway. 501-833-3804, alicia.roberts@littlerock.af.mil.

Vintage Flea Market & Trade Days.
Antiques, collectibles, memorabilia and more. State Fairgrounds Hall of Industry, 9 a.m., $3, free ages 12 and under. 2600 Howard. www.bbuchananmarkets.com.

Steve McGrew.
Loony Bin, 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 11 p.m., $9. 1-430 and Rodney Parham. 228-5555. www.LoonyBinComedy.com/lr.

"Follie Holidays."
Summer Musical Theatre Intensive's young performers sing and dance their way through spring, summer, winter and fall. The Rep, 7 p.m. Nov. 4-7, 12-14; 2 p.m. Nov. 7-8, 14, $20. 6th and Main. 378-0405. www.therep.org.

“A Dark Dark House.”
Puzzle play in which brothers address their memories of childhood abuse. Weekend Theater, 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. through Nov. 21, $14-$18. 7th and Chester. 374-3761. www.weekendtheater.org.

Growing Great Potatoes.
Arkansas Earth Institute’s home gardening workshop and luncheon series. Gerald’s House, noon luncheon, $12, 1:30 p.m. workshop, $10, $20 for both. 12th and Oak. Registration 765-5853, kmsernel@comcast.net.

Philander Smith Panthers vs. Fisk University.
College basketball homecoming game. Mims Gymnasium, 2 p.m. women's, 4 p.m. men's, $4-$6. Philander Smith campus. 370-5221, www.philander.edu.