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Saturday, February 8: Library Game Day

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host a Library Game Day with NEA Gamer’s Guild from noon to 4 p.m. in the Round Room. The event will include a day full of tabletop board games and entry for door prizes. Info: (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.

Saturday, February 8: Anthotypes and Plant-Based Art Workshop

The Bradbury Art Museum will host an Anthotypes and Plant-Based Art Workshop from 2-5 p.m. This workshop will teach participants how to create a photographic positive from plant emulsion by utilizing the sun as an exposure tool. Seating is limited. To register, visit bradburyartmuseum.org or call (870) 972-3687.

Thursday, February 13: Heart Day at St. Bernards

St. Bernards Healthcare will host Heart Day at St. Bernards Auditorium from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include drop-in health screenings, basic CPR and AED training, educational resources, door prizes and more. Physicians and clinicians will be available to provide information on living a healthy lifestyle. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 207-7300 or visit stbernards.info.

Friday, February 14: Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon

Jonesboro Radio Group, KAIT and Make-A-Wish Mid-South will host the 27th annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Embassy Suites Jonesboro. This all-day affair will be filled with storytelling and community with proceeds going toward making life-changing wishes come true for future wish kids in Northeast Arkansas. To donate, call (870) 933-8800 or text WISH to 43414. Info: wish.org/midsouth.

Friday, February 14: Galentine’s Day with Fake Cake Crafts

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host Galentine’s Day with Fake Cake Crafts for adults in the Round Room from 4-5:30 p.m. Registration is required for this event. For more information or to register, call (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org. ​

Friday, February 14: Imagination Unleashed

The Arkansas State University Department of Theater will present “Imagination Unleashed,” a play created by A-State Students, in The Simpson Theatre located inside the Fowler Center at 7:30 p.m. Show dates include Feb. 14-16 and Feb. 21-23. General admission is $10 to $15. A-State students receive free admission. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the A-State Box Office. Info: (870) 972-2781 or visit fowler.astate.edu.

Saturday, February 15: Red Dress Gala 2025

The Community Health Education Foundation (CHEF) will host its Red Dress Gala 2025 at Arkansas State University’s Centennial Hall from 6:30-11 p.m. The event theme will be “Midnight in Savannah.” Tickets are $150 each or $1,000 for a table. For tickets or table reservations, call (870) 931-4044.

Saturday, February 15: ACT Practice Test

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library and Beacon Tutoring Co. will host a free ACT Practice Test from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Round Room. Participants should enter through the Round Room after-hours entrance off of Madison Street. Teens may pre-register online or in person. Info: (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.

Saturday, February 15: Imagination Unleashed

The Arkansas State University Department of Theater will present “Imagination Unleashed,” a play created by A-State Students, in The Simpson Theatre located inside the Fowler Center at 7:30 p.m. Show dates include Feb. 14-16 and Feb. 21-23. General admission is $10 to $15. A-State students receive free admission. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the A-State Box Office. Info: (870) 972-2781 or visit fowler.astate.edu​.

Sunday, February 16: Imagination Unleashed

The Arkansas State University Department of Theater will present “Imagination Unleashed,” a play created by A-State Students, in The Simpson Theatre located inside the Fowler Center at 7:30 p.m. Show dates include Feb. 14-16 and Feb. 21-23. General admission is $10 to $15. A-State students receive free admission. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the A-State Box Office. Info: (870) 972-2781 or visit fowler.astate.edu​.

Tuesday, February 18: The Price is Right Live

The Price is Right Live will present an interactive stage show at First National Bank Arena at 7:30 p.m. The show features an array of prizes, from appliances and electronics to dream vacations and even a new car. To purchase tickets, visit fnbarena.com or call (870) 972-2781.

Friday, February 21: A Night Downtown - Delta Ink Crawl

The Department of Art + Design at Arkansas State University will host its second edition of A Night Downtown – Delta Ink Crawl in Downtown Jonesboro. Set in venues across Downtown Jonesboro, the crawl will include stops at Gallery of Ink, Cregeen’s and Something Gallery. Info: (870) 927-3050.

Friday, February 21: Imagination Unleashed

The Arkansas State University Department of Theater will present “Imagination Unleashed,” a play created by A-State Students, in The Simpson Theatre located inside the Fowler Center at 7:30 p.m. Show dates include Feb. 14-16 and Feb. 21-23. General admission is $10 to $15. A-State students receive free admission. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the A-State Box Office. Info: (870) 972-2781 or visit fowler.astate.edu​.

Saturday, February 22: Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro Charity Ball 2025

Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro will present Charity Ball 2025 at Embassy Suites Jonesboro. This year’s theme is “Through The Looking Glass - A Mad Gala.” Cocktail hour and registration begin at 5:30 p.m. with the program, dinner and live auction beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $175 per person and may be purchased by texting “CHARITYBALL2025” to 44834. Info: visit jajonesboro.org.

Saturday, February 22: Imagination Unleashed

The Arkansas State University Department of Theater will present “Imagination Unleashed,” a play created by A-State Students, in The Simpson Theatre located inside the Fowler Center at 7:30 p.m. Show dates include Feb. 14-16 and Feb. 21-23. General admission is $10 to $15. A-State students receive free admission. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the A-State Box Office. Info: (870) 972-2781 or visit fowler.astate.edu​.

Sunday, February 23: DSO Young Artist Concert

The Delta Symphony Orchestra will present its Young Artist Concert at 3 p.m. The concert will feature the winners of its nationwide 2025 Young Artist Competition and junior high chorus from area schools. Info: (870) 761-8254 or visit deltasymphonyorchestra.org.

Sunday, February 23: Imagination Unleashed

The Arkansas State University Department of Theater will present “Imagination Unleashed,” a play created by A-State Students, in The Simpson Theatre located inside the Fowler Center at 7:30 p.m. Show dates include Feb. 14-16 and Feb. 21-23. General admission is $10 to $15. A-State students receive free admission. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the A-State Box Office. Info: (870) 972-2781 or visit fowler.astate.edu​.

Through February 26: BAM Exhibitions

The Bradbury Art Museum will present three exhibitions through February 26: “Delta National Small Prints Exhibition,” “SunSoilSkin&Bone,” and “Informing the Present.” Admission is free. Viewing hours are from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday. Info: (870) 972-3687 or bradburyartmuseum.org.

Saturday, March 1: Pop Stricklin Pancake Day

Kiwanis of Greater Jonesboro will host its 83rd annual Pop Stricklin Pancake Day from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 710 Southwest Dr. Tickets are $7 in advance or $9 at the door. Children 6 and under eat free.

Saturday, March 1: Blessed Sacrament Mardi Gras Celebration

Blessed Sacrament Catholic School will host its 25th annual Mardi Gras Celebration at St. Bernards Auditorium at 6 p.m. The event includes dinner, a parade, dancing and more. Honorees are King and Queen Duane and Catherine Weems. Tickets start at $125 each. Info: (870) 932-3684 or visit catholicjonesboroschool.com.

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