Friday events, March 13
The Hard Road Trio / Courtesy
There’s a southwestern acoustic folk show Friday night at Fayetteville Underground presented by longtime local folk promoter Mike Shirkey. The Hard Road Trio (Steve Smith, Anne Luna, Chris Sanders) are set to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by emailing Mike at [email protected].
Walton Arts Center will finish its run of the family musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat this weekend. Evening performances are planned Friday and Saturday, with afternoon shows available on Saturday and Sunday.
There’s more live music all over town Friday including happy hour events at Arsaga’s and George’s, and then plenty of late night music at JR’s, Backspace, Ryleigh’s, and more.
Full list
- 6 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: The Boss Tweeds / Full House
- 6:30 p.m. NWACC: Greek Mythology Olympiaganza
- 7 p.m. Nomads Music Lounge: Old Ties
- 7 p.m. Arsaga’s at The Depot: Mountain Shore
- 7 p.m. UA Campus: Tournées Film Festival: French Films on Campus
- 7:30 p.m. Fayetteville Underground: The Hard Road Trio
- 7:30 p.m. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: University of Arkansas Voice Studio Recital of Moon-Sook Park
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: The Old Fashion Band
- 8 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- 8:30 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Mike & Grady
- 9 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: The Blind Pets / The Dirty Few
- 9 p.m. Backspace: Agosto Pop / Mt. Thelonious / The Lampliter Boys
- 10 p.m. Ryleigh’s: Cadillac Jackson / George & The Jetsons
- 10 p.m. JR’s Lightbulb Club: Buffalo Hustle / Man’s Red Fire
- 10 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Thunder Classic
Saturday events, March 14
Daniel Romano / Courtesy
Several St. Patrick’s Day related events are planned on Saturday including the Northwest Arkansas Roller Derby’s Shamrock 5K Run and a 1-Mile Fun Run. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Here are the details, including specific registration information.
Later in the day is the annual St. Patrick’s on the Hill festival. The event kicks off with a parade at 11 a.m., followed by a full day full of music, food, beer, and fun on the Fayetteville square. Here’s our full story with more info.
Saturday afternoon local artist Nick Shoulders will present some recent work in an exhibition called Some Dark Holler beginning at 3 p.m. at Backspace.
There’s an early show at JR’s with Canadian traditional country songwriter/artist Daniel Romano. The self-proclaimed “King of Mosey” will make a stop in Fayetteville on his way to SXSW. Saturday’s intimate show at JR’s is not to be missed. Locals Willi Goehring will Keyless Gentry will provide support for the show, which is set to start a couple of hours earlier than normal at 8 p.m.
Full list
- 7 a.m. Veteran’s Memorial Park: NWA Roller Derby: Shamrock 5K Run & Running of the Derby Bulls
- 11 a.m. Fayetteville Square: St. Patrick’s on the Hill
- 12 p.m. Chancellor Hotel: Dance Marathon
- 1 p.m. Highroller Cyclery: Scull Creek Clean Up
- 2 p.m. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Degree Recital: Aaron Colley, euphonium
- 2 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- 3 p.m. Backspace: SOME DARK HOLLER – Solo Work by Nick Shoulders
- 6:30 p.m. NWACC: Greek Mythology Olympiaganza
- 8 p.m. JR’s Lightbulb Club: Daniel Romano / Willi Goehring / Keyless Gentry
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Loose Change
- 8 p.m. Dickson Street Pub: Justin Leflar
- 8 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- 8:30 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Wes & Ed
- 8:30 p.m. The Syc House: High Lonesome / Dividend / Jackson Jennings / Aisle 24
- 9 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Witchsister / Bombay Harambee / Pranhas
- 9 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Members Only
- 10 p.m. Ryleigh’s: Moai Broadcast / VibeSystem
Sunday events, March 15
Sunday begins with the Highway 71 Classic bike ride. The event, which serves as a fundraiser and membership drive for the BCO, offers two “out-and-back” rides; a 32-mile flat ride to Brentwood and a more challenging 71-mile hilly route to Mountainburg. Here’s our story with more info.
The All You Need to Know Show returns to Maxine’s on Sunday with a live taping of the performance at 7 p.m. The themed vaudeville/ trivia/ talk show is part of the venue’s Sunday Night Service, which is recorded and later aired on KUAF. This week’s topic: Danger! A 30- minute version of the live show airs on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. on KUAF HD3, and starting April 5, the shows will air on 91.3 FM at 7 p.m.
Full list
- 8 a.m. Walker Park: Highway 71 Classic
- 11 a.m. Emelia’s Kitchen: Live jazz
- 1 p.m. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Various degree recitals
- 1 p.m. Terra Studios: Richard Burnett
- 2 p.m. NWACC: Greek Mythology Olympiaganza
- 2 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- 7 p.m. Maxine’s Tap Room: All You Need To Know Show: Danger
- 7 p.m. Fresco Cafe & Pub: Phunbags March Improv Show
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Chris Jerry
- 9 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Mega Ran / Sammus
- 9 p.m. Backspace: Fake Species / Seven Feathered Aura
- 9 p.m. JR’s Lightbulb Club: Twin Peaks Appreciation Night
- 9 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Sad Daddy / Chucky Waggs
