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There’s a huge show at Smoke & Barrel Friday night, and it’s absolutely free. Austin-based DJ Chicken George is in town for the first time in a long time, and local DJ’s Short Fuze and Mixx Tenn will also perform.

Speaking of huge shows, Nashville electro-pop duo Cherup is in town for a performance at George’s Saturday night. Unless you’ve already got tickets, however, or have a really good connection with the door person, you’re out of luck on this one. It’s completely sold out.

Actor, educator, and science guy Bill Nye is in town for a speaking engagement at the University of Arkansas tonight. It’s free to attend. Here’s more info.

Theatre-wise, it’s the last chance to see TheatreSquared’s One Man, Two Guvnors at Nadine Baum Studios, and Artist Laboratory Theatre will debut a new version of The New Now at Tri Cycle Farms.

Full list:

6 p.m.  Greenhouse Grille: Alex Lewis Jazz

6 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Earl & Them

6:30 p.m.  Walton Arts Center: Bear State of Mind

6:45 p.m.  Tri Cycle Farms: Artist’s Laboratory Theatre “The New Now”

7 p.m.  Barnhill Arena: Bill Nye

7 p.m.  Fresco Cafe & Pub: Jack Martin Trio

7 p.m.  Jose’s: Gary Hutchison

7 p.m.  Foghorn’s on Green Acres: Jon Knox

7:30 p.m.  Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: One Man, Two Guvnors

8 p.m.  Kingfish: Kat Niles Band

8 p.m.  Mojo’s Pints & Pies: The Dead Strangs

8:30 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: Jamie Wolfe & the Wranglers

9 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Cherub

9 p.m.  Smoke & Barrel Tavern: DJ Shortfuze / DJ Chicken George / DJ Mixx Tenn

9 p.m.  JR’s Lightbulb Club: Arkansauce / Woody & Sunshine / Ozark Travelers

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Fans of local blues rock band Little Hoojin might be pumped to know that the band has re-united for a show at Jose’s Saturday night. It starts at 7 p.m., but the show should be going well after the Razorback game ends.

Local rock bands Witchsister and Dead Indian will perform at The Lightbulb Club with Austin-based band, The Sour Notes.

At Smoke & Barrel, locals Shawn James, The Dumptruck Boyz, and Ghost Hollers are set to play.

Also Saturday night, local band Boom Kinetic with Arkansas rockers, The Revolutioneers are at George’s.

Sports-wise, the Razorback football team will host Norther Illinois in their second home football game of the year. Kick off is at 6 p.m. at Razorback Stadium.

Full list:

7 a.m.  Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market

9 a.m.  Jammin’ Java: Melody And Morty

10 a.m.  Fayetteville Underground: Natalie Brown and Emma Steinkraus show

11 a.m.  Common Grounds: Zamarath

1 p.m.  Crystal Bridges Museum: Art Talk » State of the Art artist John Douglas Powers on Kinetic Sculpture

2 p.m.  Walton Arts Center: Bear State of Mind

2 p.m.  Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: One Man, Two Guvnors

3 p.m.  Agri Park: Ozark Highlands Trail Association gear sale

4:30 p.m.  Walton Arts Center: Bear State of Mind

6 p.m.  Reynolds Razorback Stadium: Arkansas football vs. Northern Illinois

6:45 p.m.  Tri Cycle Farms: Artist’s Laboratory Theatre “The New Now”

7 p.m.  Jose’s: Little Hoojin

7 p.m.  Fresco Cafe & Pub: Anthony Ball Jazz Group

7:30 p.m.  Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: One Man, Two Guvnors

8 p.m.  Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Dave Bright

8:30 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: BottleRocket

8:30 p.m.  Kingfish: Weakness for Blondes

9 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Inside: Grady Matthews Band

9 p.m.  JR’s Lightbulb Club: The Sour Notes / Witchsister / Dead Indian

9 p.m.  Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Shawn James / Dumptruck Boyz / Ghost Hollers

9 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Outside: Boom! Kinetic / The Revolutioners

On Sunday night, there’s a celebration of the life of local resident Sean Kelley, with music by Randall Shreve & The Sideshow, Left Of Center, Travis Kidd and Earl’s Garage, a silent auction, raffle, and more at George’s. Here’s more info.

Full list:

9 a.m.  Jefferson Center: Sunday Farmers’ Market

11 a.m.  Emelia’s Kitchen: Live jazz

12:30 p.m.  Walker Park: All Children’s Fair

1 p.m.  Terra Studios: Gage Lance

1 p.m.  Crystal Bridges Museum: Drop-In Drawing

2 p.m.  Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: One Man, Two Guvnors

6:30 p.m.  Nightbird Books: HOWL

6:45 p.m.  Tri Cycle Farms: Artist’s Laboratory Theatre “The New Now”

7:30 p.m.  Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: One Man, Two Guvnors

8 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Randall Shreve & The Sideshow / Left Of Center / Travis Kidd / Earl’s Garage

8:30 p.m.  Dickson Street Pub: Candy Lee