Event Calendar

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

Irish Music Sessions.

Open to all musicians. Cornerstone Pub, 2 p.m., free. 314 Main, NLR. 374-3782, 663-2515,  www.cstonepub.com

Jamey Johnson and Randy Houser.
Summit Arena, 8 p.m., $28. 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. 800-772-2489.

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

Karaoke and DJ.
Count Pulaski Club, 8 p.m., free. 200 Hwy. 167 N. (inside Howard Johnson’s), Jacksonville. 983-4323.  

Michael Shane (disco), DJ DG-Force (lobby).
Discovery, 9 p.m. doors, 11 p.m. music, $10. 1021 Jessie Road. 664-4784. www.latenightdisco.com. 

Ryan Couron.
Denton’s Trotline, 8 p.m., free. 2150 Congo Road, Benton. 501-315-1717.

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

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

Unpainted Arizona (headliner), Richie Johnson (happy hour).
Cajun’s Wharf, 9 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 375-5351. www.cajunswharf.com.

William Staggers.
Afterthought, 9 p.m., $7. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-4176. www.afterthoughtbar.com.

Annual Winter Wonderland Arts and Crafts Festival.
More than 250 vendors display a huge variety of handcrafted items. Hot Springs Convention Center, 8 a.m. 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. 501-262-3651.

Arkansas Queen Ho Ho Ho Cruise.
A special cruise with Santa Claus and his elves, with sandwiches, drinks and snacks. Arkansas Queen Riverboat, 10 a.m., 2 p.m. $9.90 ages 3-12, $17.05 adults. 100 Riverfront Park Drive, NLR. 372-5777.

ArtBlast 2009.
Benefit for non-profit organizations with hands-on art festival for ages 4-18 with more than 18,000 square feet of activities including painting, drawing, drum-making, documentary filmmaking, poster contests, music activities, a treasure hunt and more. Hot Springs Convention Center, $5. 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. 501-321-2027.

Celebration of Living Gifts.
Meet and interact with some of the animals given over the world to other nations including sheep, chickens and a goat, with arts and crafts, photo shots and more. Heifer International, 10 a.m., free. 1 World Ave. 501-2697, www.heifer.org/heifervillage.

Duck Gumbo Cook-Off.
Cook-off caravan from Little Rock to Stugggart. Big Whiskey's, 11 a.m. departure, $45 adv., $75 d.o.s., includes transportation to and from, 21 and up. Markham & Cumberland. Reservations  info@littlerockin.com.

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.
With performances by Ballet Arkansas, Arkansas Chamber Singers, Chenal Elementary School fifth graders, with Santa, train and carriage rides, caroling, kids activities. The Promenade at Chenal, 3 p.m., free. 17711 Chenal Parkway. 821-5552, www.chenalshopping.com.

Parents Without Partners Dance Social.
Weekly dance for single parents following social hour and brief instruction, visitors and children welcome. PWP building, 7 p.m. social, 8 p.m. dance, $5-$6, all ages, BYOB. 4521 W. 65th St. 568-4476.

Brian Posehn.
From TV shows "Just Shoot Me," "Mr. Show," and "The Sarah Silverman Program." Juanita's, 9;30 p.m., $20 adv., $23 d.o.s., 18 and up. 1300 S. Main St. 374-3271. www.juanitas.com.

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

Thanks For The Laugh Comedy Tour.
Featuring Bruce Bruce, Lavell Crawford and Gary Owen. Robinson Center, 8 p.m., $17-$27. Markham & Broadway. 800-745-3000.

"Natalie Needs a Nightie.”
Young exec cons boss into believing he’s married and has a child so he can get a raise. Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6 p.m. dinner, 7:45 curtain Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m., 5 p.m., dinner, 12:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m. curtain Sun. through Dec. 31, $22-$30. 6323 Col. Glenn Road. 562-3131. murrysdinnerplayhouse.com.

Trenton Lee Stewart.

UALR Trojans vs. Cal Poly.
Men's college basketball. Jack Stephens Center, 7 p.m., $6-$35. UALR campus. 569-8257, www.ualrtrojans.com.