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The 38th annual Joe Martin Stage Race is taking place at various spots around Downtown Fayetteville all weekend. Here’s a summary of the best places to watch the bike races.

The first AMP show of the season is also Friday night. Alt-rockers NEEDTOBREATHE, as well as former Fayetteville resident Ben Rector will perform, along with Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors and Colony House.

Songwriter Marc Cohn will be at the Walton Arts Center. For those who aren’t familiar, he’s best known for his 1991 hit Walkin’ in Memphis.

It’s the last chance to see TheatreSquared’s Superior Donuts this weekend as well. Shows are scheduled through Sunday at Nadine Baum Studios. Here’s more.

Full list

5 p.m.  Dickson Street: Joe Martin Stage Race Pro/Elite Road Finish

5 p.m.  Emelia’s Kitchen: Paul Price

6 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Full House / Lil’ Hoojin

6:35 p.m.  Baum Stadium: Arkansas baseball vs. Mississippi State

7 p.m.  The AMP: NEEDTOBREATH / Ben Rector / Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors / Colony House

7 p.m.  Fayetteville Underground: Art Talk w/ Guy W. Bell

7 p.m.  Ryleigh’s: Jesse Dean

7:30 p.m.  Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: Superior Donuts

8 p.m.  UA – University Theatre: The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov

8 p.m.  Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: UA New Music Ensemble

8 p.m.  Walton Arts Center: Marc Cohn

8:30 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: Wes & Karl

8:30 p.m.  Kingfish: American Lions

8:30 p.m.  Mojo’s Pints & Pies: The Old Fashioned

9 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Fractal Sky / Cadillac Jackson

9 p.m.  JR’s Lightbulb Club: Listen Sister / Bobs for Apples / Tropical Body

9 p.m.  Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Monzie Leo / Ashley Raines & The New West Review / Geronimo Getty

Isayah Warford of Isayah’s Allstars / Photo: Clayton Taylor

It’s going to be absolutely gorgeous this weekend, which means the Farmers’ market is gonna be hopping on Saturday morning on the Fayetteville square. Everyone’s gonna be down there.

Also on Saturday is Razorfest, a kid-friendly festival featuring inflatables, games, and activities for kids outside Razorback Stadium beginning at 9 a.m. After that, the Razorbacks will play their annual Spring Red/White Football game at 1 p.m.

Music wise, Smoke & Barrel has a good show with gypsy blues-folk artist Nicolas St. James along with local bands The Ghoul Goes West and Dividend.

ALso Saturday night, Local supergroup Isayah’s All-Stars will play their Allman Brothers Tribute on the patio at Kingfish.

Full list

7 a.m.  Fayetteville Square: Fayetteville Farmers’ Market

9 a.m.  Lake Fayetteville: Free Fishing Fair for Kids

9 a.m.  Ozark Natural Foods: Ozark Native Plant Sale

9 a.m.  Razorback Stadium: Razorfest

10 a.m.  Harps on Crossover: Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

1 p.m.  Razorback Stadium: Arkansas Football Spring Game

1 p.m.  Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Various Degree Recitals (all day)

2 p.m.  Fayetteville Public Library: Save the Frogs Day Family Event

2 p.m.  Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: Superior Donuts

2 p.m.  Fayetteville Public Library: Fayetteville Freethinkers April meeting

5 p.m.  Emelia’s Kitchen: Paul Price

6 p.m.  Modus Studio: PechaKucha w/ Ben Mills, Meredith Mashburn, Chris Lankford, Dayton Castleman

6:05 p.m.  Baum Stadium: Arkansas baseball vs. Mississippi State

6:30 p.m.  Nightbird Books: Randolph Thomas Reading & Booksigning

7 p.m.  Fayetteville Underground: Last Saturday – Live music, comedy, and a burlesque magician

7 p.m.  The New School: NWA Ballet Theatre Master Series

7:30 p.m.  Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: Superior Donuts

7:30 p.m.  Arts Center of the Ozarks : Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band

7:30 p.m.  Walton Arts Center: SoNA: A Night At The Movies

8 p.m.  UA – University Theatre: The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov

8 p.m.  Crystal Bridges: Art Night Out

8:30 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: Mike & Grady

8:30 p.m.  Kingfish: Isayah’s All-Stars Allman Bros Tribute

9 p.m.  Nomad’s Music Lounge: The Ozark Highballers & The Lampliter Boys

9 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Funk Factory / Branjea

9 p.m.  JR’s Lightbulb Club: Metal Night: Antarctichrist / Chemical Discipline

9 p.m.  Ryleigh’s: Groovement / Galaxy Tour Guides

9 p.m.  Smoke & Barrel Tavern: The Ghoul Goes West / Dividend / Nicolas St. James

9:30 p.m.  Crystal Bridges: Grateful Dead Experience: The Schwag

A memorial service in honor of Fayetteville poet and former University of Arkansas professor, Miller Williams, is planned for 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the public is invited to attend.

George’s has a big show with Fayetteville native Joseph Israel returning to town for a Sunday night performance. Tickets are available at George’s ticketing site.

Full list

8 a.m.  Church Ave./Center St.: Joe Martin Stage Race Criterium Finishes (all day)

10 a.m.  Table on the Hill: Live music

1 p.m.  Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Degree Recital – John Brilhart, French horn

1 p.m.  Terra Studios: Live music w/ Richard Burnett

1:05 p.m.  Baum Stadium: Arkansas baseball vs. Mississippi State

2 p.m.  Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: Superior Donuts

2 p.m.  UA – University Theatre: The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov

5 p.m.  Fayetteville Public Library: Memorial For Poet Miller Williams

9 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Joseph Israel