El Dorado, Arkansas

Gayle Hurley’s “Good Hope” Exhibition in the Merkle and Price Galleries
2025-04-07 09:00 - 2025-05-09 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Arkansas
“Good Hope” is a celebration of artistic diversity, showcasing a vibrant collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed media. This exhibition serves as a testament to the power of creativity to inspire, uplift, and unite individuals from all walks of life. Each piece in the exhibition reflects a personal journey—moments of joy, beauty, and challenges overcome—collectively weaving a narrative of optimism and shared humanity.

Cash Mob: Especially for You
2025-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Especially for You, 522 W 19th, El Dorado, AR, 71730
Join us Saturday, May 17 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Especially for You, located at 522 W 19th Street in El Dorado.
Support local, shop small, and connect with your community. Every purchase during the event gets you entered to win a door prize!

Improv Comedy! "Gimme A Second" @ SAAC
2025-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | South Arkansas Arts Center
Get ready for a night of laughs! Join local improv comedy group Gimme A Second for a high-energy, totally unscripted performance at the South Arkansas Arts Center.
This special event is a fundraiser supporting SAAC’s beloved Summer Camps, helping provide arts education opportunities for kids in our community.
Come out, support a great cause, and enjoy two hours of spontaneous comedy that’s never the same twice!
Admission: Donations accepted at the door. All proceeds benefit SAAC Summer Camps.

Women Moving Forward - Saturday Morning Walk
2025-05-10 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-17 07:00 - 08:30 | Memorial Stadium, N West Ave, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States
Come join Women Moving Forward for a morning walk! Women Moving Forward is a Non-Profit Organization empowering women to take control of their health and wellness by incorporating walking and physical activity into their weekly schedule. Every Saturday morning we gather to walk, talk, and share with other women in our community. Our conversations are rich, and our progress is real. Do yourself a favor and join us Saturday morning to Move Forward one step at a time.

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Women's Wellness at the Amp!
2025-05-10 09:00 - 11:00 | MAD Amphitheater, 101 E Locust, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States
UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation is partnering with HealthWorks Fitness Center to offer a group education session on Women’s Wellness followed by a free yoga class at MAD Amphitheater.

Story Time with El Dorado Service League
2025-05-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Barton Library, 200 E 5th, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States
Children of all ages are invited to participate in Mother’s Day themed stories, crafts, and snacks!

Bingo @ The VFW
2025-05-10 17:00 - 21:30, 2025-05-17 17:00 - 21:30 | VFW, 451 Industrial Rd, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States
The VFW will be hosting BINGO! Every Saturday night.
Quarter Bingo starts at 5pm
Regular Bingo starts at 7pm

Auditions: SAAC's Summer Musical Hairspray
2025-05-12 18:00 - 2025-05-13 21:00 | South Arkansas Arts Center
Auditions for the community theatre production of “Hairspray” will take place on Monday, May 12, and Tuesday, May 13, with callbacks scheduled for Wednesday, May 14. Auditions will be held in the SAAC lobby, starting with registration at 6pm and auditions beginning at 6:30pm. Directed by local EHS theatre teacher Hannah Davis, “Hairspray” offers roles for 11 characters along with a lively ensemble. Ian Aipperspach, Ph.D., Music Director for Musical Theatre at Ouachita Baptist University, returns to SAAC for the third time but this time as the Music Director and Band Leader for the production.
Auditions are open to anyone aged 17 and older, with the role of Little Inez available for performers aged 14 and up. Both days of auditions are open to attendees, and dancers are specifically encouraged to showcase their talents. Video auditions will also be accepted for those unable to attend in person.

"The Lion King, Kids": The Penguin Project Summer Camp Registration Day
2025-05-13 15:45 - 17:30 | South Arkansas Arts Center
SAAC will host the Penguin Project, a week-long summer camp focused on inclusive theatre. Participants are invited to register and take part in an open call on Tuesday, May 13 beginning at 3:45pm. Artists entering grades 3-12 and Mentors entering grades 5-12 are invited to participate. Registration will be followed by an inaugural cast meeting where they will meet director Lynn Gunter and Music Director Cassie Hickman. The meeting will feature creative theatre games to spark imagination.

From July 26 to August 2, the actors and mentors will then collaborate to prepare for a performance of Disney’s “The Lion King, Kids,” culminating in a show on Saturday, August 2, at 2pm.

May Family Night at the Boys & Girls Club of Union County - Arkansas
2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Boys & Girls Club of Union County, 1201 N W Ave, El Dorado, AR, 71730
We will have a guest speaker to discuss mental Health and dinner will be served.

Bingo Night @ Daiquiris at 203
2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Daiquiris at 203, 203 E Main St., El Dorado, Arkansas, 71730

Trivia @ DPs Food Truck Park
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:00 | DP’s Food Truck Court, 2117 N College Ave, 2117 N College Ave, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States

"Wags, Whiskers, and Watercolors" Corks and Canvas with Michaela Gross at SAAC
2025-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | South Arkansas Arts Center
The South Arkansas Arts Center invites the community to unleash their creativity with local artist Michaela Gross at the upcoming Corks and Canvas event on Wednesday, May 15th, at 6 PM. This month’s theme, “Wags, Whiskers, and Watercolors,” promises a delightful twist on the beloved pet portrait concept, as participants will create whimsical watercolor representations of their furry, feathered, or even scaly friends.

8 Ball Tournament @ Hot Shots
2025-05-15 19:00 - 23:00 | Hot Shots, 601 S Timberlane, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States

Walter Inglis Anderson Exhibit @ SAAC
2025-05-16 - 2025-07-30 | South Arkansas Arts Center
The South Arkansas Arts Center is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition will be on display in the galleries at SAAC May 16-July 30, with a public reception on the evening of May 16. The galleries are open to the public, always free of charge, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm.
The South’s Most Elusive Artist is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works.
“Walter Anderson was a wholly unique and prodigious creator who does not fit neatly into any one category of art,” said Julian Rankin, Executive Director of the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. “He was as talented in watercolor as he was in print making, as deft an illustrator as he was a muralist.”
Walter Inglis Anderson (1903-1965) was born in New Orleans, LA but spent the majority of his life in the small seaside town of Ocean Springs. He was classically trained as an artist at the New York School of Fine and Applied Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts before returning to the Gulf Coast. Often shunning the spotlight, the intrepid artist preferred the solitude of nature – especially that found on Horn Island, a barrier island located twelve miles offshore of Ocean Springs.
Anderson’s artwork did not receive much acclaim his lifetime, with notable exceptions of exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooks Memorial Art Gallery in Memphis, TN. Today, Walter Anderson is recognized as one of the seminal figures of Southeastern American art. In 2003, a retrospective of Anderson’s work was shown at the Smithsonian Institution and more than a dozen volumes of story and scholarship have been published in the years following his death by the University Press of Mississippi.
“The work of Walter Anderson celebrates his natural surroundings in a way that speaks directly to us in South Arkansas,” says SAAC executive director Laura Allen. “We are honored to host this exhibition, and we are looking forward to introducing Anderson’s work to a whole new generation.”
To see this exhibition in person, visit SAAC at 110 East Fifth Street, El Dorado, Arkansas beginning May 16. For more information on “The South’s Most Elusive Artist” or to schedule a school group or special tour, please call SAAC at 870-862-54

DJ Twin Live @ Daiquiris at 203
2025-05-16 16:00 - 23:30 | Daiquiris at 203, 203 E Main St., El Dorado, Arkansas, 71730

Walter Inglis Anderson Opening Reception
2025-05-16 17:30 - 19:00 | South Arkansas Arts Center

Cash Mob @ Especially for You
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Especially for You, 522 W 19th, El Dorado, AR, 71730

Community Health Fair
2025-05-17 12:00 - 15:00 | El Dorado Conference Center, 311 S West Ave, El Dorado, 71730, United States

Ted Nugent with special guest Cody Jasper
2025-05-17 19:30 - 22:00 | First Financial Music hall, 101 E Locust, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States
Rock Out with Ted Nugent!
Get ready for a high-voltage night as rock legend Ted Nugent takes the stage at the First Financial Music Hall in El Dorado on May 17th! Known for his electrifying guitar skills and wild stage presence, Ted promises an unforgettable rock experience.
Don’t miss this chance to see a true rock icon live—grab your tickets now and get ready to rock!

Grand Opening Concert @ Daiquiris at 203
2025-05-17 21:00 - 23:00 | Daiquiris at 203, 203 E Main St., El Dorado, Arkansas, 71730

Chonda Pierce @ El Dorado First Assembly
2025-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 | El Dorado First Assembly, 2225 W Hillsboro, El Dorado AR, AR, 71730, United States

Canva Crash Course
2025-05-20 11:30 - 2025-05-22 12:30 | Mahony Family Library, 300 Summit Ave, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States
Join Caroline Callaway and Chelsey Turner with SouthArk Community Ed and the Mahony Family Library for a three-day Canva Crash Course!
The course will be held May 20 – 22 from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM each day and consist of three sessions:
Session 1: Canva Basics (May 20)Get started with Canva! In this session, we’ll walk you through creating a Canva account, exploring its primary features, and navigating the platform. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to brush up on the basics, this session will set you up for success!
Session 2: Design Principles & Advanced Features (May 21)Take your designs to the next level! Learn the key principles of design and how to apply them in Canva. We’ll dive into more advanced features, including layers, effects, and typography tools, to help you create professional-quality designs.
Session 3: Hands-On Design Workshop (May 22) Put your new skills to the test! In this interactive session, you’ll create your own designs using the tools and techniques learned in the first two sessions. Get personalized feedback as you experiment with advanced features and build your creative projects.
Registration is required and spots are limited so register ASAP!
https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Registration opens April 21!

Business After Hours: The 1988
2025-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | The 1988, 117 N Jefferson Ave, El Dorado, AR, 71730
Business After Hours at The 1988 BookstoreDate: Tuesday, May 20, 2025Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMLocation: The 1988 Bookstore, 117 N Jefferson, El DoradoAdmission: $5 and a business card
Join the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours at The 1988 Bookstore! This casual, come-and-go networking event brings together professionals from across the community for connection, collaboration, and conversation. Whether you’re looking to grow your business, meet new people, or stay in the know about what’s happening in El Dorado—this is the place to be.
Business After Hours is a great way to support local businesses while building meaningful relationships in a relaxed setting. Bring your business card, a $5 bill, and come see what it’s all about!

Teatime with South Arkansas Center on Aging, Live and Virtual
2025-05-22 14:30 - 15:30 | South Arkansas Center on Aging, 1119 N Madison, El Dorado, AR, 71730
Teatime with South Arkansas Center on Aging is a free Support Group that meets at 2:30 P.M. the fourth Thursday of every month, virtual and live. Meetings occur at 1119 N. Madison Avenue in El Dorado and online through our personalized ZOOM link. Visits include tips and resources for older adults and caregivers, social contact for individuals who may live alone, and care and support for those going through a stressful time. There will be guest speakers as well as coffee, tea, water and cookies made available for participants.

SAAC Theater Season Announcement
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:00 | South Arkansas Arts Center
Dress to impress and walk the red carpet as SAAC unveils its 2025–2026 theater season! Join us for a night of paparazzi, fun, and theatrical flair. The evening’s theme? A Season of Pageants, Perils, and Pink.
Think you can guess the upcoming season lineup? Submit your guess and you’ll be entered to win a season pass!
This is a can’t-miss event for theater lovers and community supporters alike.
