25 / Monday

Six Bridges Book Festival hosted by the Central Arkansas Library System, 9/25 - 10/1. multiple venues. Info: (501) 918-3000, website.

30 / Saturday

“Pines of Rome” with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, 9/30 - 10/1. Robinson Center, 426 W Markam St., Little Rock. Info: (501) 666-1761, website.

Little Rock Water Lantern Festival, 4pm - 8pm. Dupree Park, 1700 S Redmond Rd, Jacksonville, AR. Info: (888) 888-8888, email, website, facebook.

45th Anniversary Season Opening Reception with Ballet Arkansas, 7pm - 10pm. The Rep, 601 Main St., Little Rock. Info: (501) 223-5150, website.