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Friday Events, April 26
Big Piph performing at Anoska Village in Africa.
There’s a big show at Rogue Friday night with Little Rock rapper Big Piph (aka Epiphany), Nick B. and local DJ Purp Loder. There’s a $5 cover, and the show is a benefit for Global Kids Arkansas.
American Idiot, the Broadway musical based on the 2004 Green Day album of the same name, is opening at Walton Arts Center Friday night. Performances scheduled through the weekend. Ticket information is at waltonartscenter.org.
Also, TheatreSquared’s Next to Normal continues this weekend at Nadine Baum Studios, and the Ozark Small Press Poetry Festival will feature readings by some poets from around the country Friday and Saturday night at Nightbird Books.
Full list:
- 5 p.m. East Square Plaza: BYO: University of Arkansas Art Exhibition
- 6 p.m. Greenhouse Grille: Steve & Bonnie Turner jazz
- 6 p.m. Fresco Cafe & Pub: Fresco Jazz Trio
- 6 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: The BelAires / Steve Pryor
- 7 p.m. Jose’s: Leah and the Mojo Doctors
- 7:30 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: Next To Normal
- 7 p.m. The Chancellor Hotel: The Claudia Burson Trio
- 7 p.m. Mermaids: Nathan McLeod Duo
- 7 p.m. Nightbird Books: Ozark Small Press Poetry Festival
- 8:30 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Jamie Wolfe & the Wranglers
- 8 p.m. Arsaga’s on Dickson: Kat Wilson art exhibit
- 8 p.m. Speakeasy: Michael Tisdale and Jennifer Baker
- 8 p.m. Rogue: Nick B / Big Piph / Shawn James
- 8 p.m. Kingfish: Judge Parker
- 8 p.m. UARK Bowl: Live comedy: Mike Smith
- 8 p.m. Walton Arts Center: American Idiot
- 8 p.m. UA University Theatre: University Theatre: Company
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Diana And The Heartbeats
- 9 p.m. The Lightbulb Club: Robe Flax
- 9 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Shortfuze
- 9:30 p.m. Fresco Cafe & Pub: Jeff Horton Band
- 10:30 p.m. UARK Bowl: Live comedy: Mike Smith
- 10 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Boom Kinetic
Saturday Events, April 27
Two awesome local bands are at The Lightbulb Club Saturday night. Swimming and Family History will perform together, beginning at around 10 p.m.
Full list:
- 7 a.m. Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- 10 a.m. Jammin’ Java: Pura Vida
- 10 a.m. Handmade Market: Spring Open House
- 2 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: Next To Normal
- 2 p.m. Walton Arts Center: American Idiot
- 6:30 p.m. Fresco Cafe & Pub: Vikki Peters Cunningham
- 7 p.m. Jose’s: Awesome Hawk Fight
- 7 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Sarah Hughes Band
- 7 p.m. Nightbird Books: Ozark Small Press Poetry Festival
- 7:30 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: Next To Normal
- 8:30 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Leah & the Mojo Doctors
- 8 p.m. Kingfish: Milburn
- 8 p.m. Walton Arts Center: American Idiot
- 8 p.m. UA University Theatre: University Theatre: Company
- 8 p.m. Dickson Street Pub: Copelin Bates
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: The Jeff Horton Band
- 9 p.m. The Lightbulb Club: Swimming / Family History
- 9 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Foley’s Van / Surf de Soleil / Revolution Butterfly
Sunday Events, April 28
Joe Martin Stage Race
The Joe Martin Stage Race criterion will take place on Sunday, and it’s probably the most spectator-friendly event of the race. The start and finish line be at the intersection of Center Street and Church Avenue. Here’s more information on where to watch the races this weekend.
Full list:
- 7:45 a.m. Fayetteville Square: Joe Martin Stage Race
- 11 a.m. Greenhouse Grille: Fork & Knife
- 11 a.m. Common Grounds: Anna Horton
- 11 a.m. Emelia’s Kitchen: Live jazz
- 1 p.m. Terra Studios: Tom Collins
- 2 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: Next To Normal
- 2 p.m. Walton Arts Center: American Idiot
- 2 p.m. UA University Theatre: University Theatre: Company
- 7 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: Next To Normal
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