JUST FOR FUN
Poe and potations
Combine literature and cocktails at an “Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy,” 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Aug. 8-10 at the Albert Pike Masonic Center, 712 Scott St., Little Rock. “The historic venue dates to 1924, providing the perfect backdrop for this pop-up Poe speakeasy,” according to a Facebook event post.
The “Poe Historians” will retell, with modern spin, Poe tales including “The Raven,” “The Masque of the Red Death” and “The Tell-Tale Heart,” while guests 21 and older (with valid ID) sip signature accompanying cocktails — for example, “Pale Blue Eye” and “Edgar’s Twisted Brandy Milk Punch.” Tickets are $48-$55. Visit tinyurl.com/bdf4azvu.
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Glowing creatures
Glow-in-the-dark creatures take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 for “Dino-Light” at the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College’s Center for Humanities and Arts Theater, on the college’s main campus, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. The show involves a lovable dinosaur brought to life by a whimsical scientist with magic powers; when the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world full of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love. Tickets are $15 and $25. Visit uaptc.edu/charts.
