Thursday, Aug. 13

Screen captures from the new video installation to be debuted at Backspace Thursday

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It’s mid August. The UA students are starting to arrive back in town, and after the sleepy summertime, the city is coming to life with energy. All that considered, we’re getting the Weekend Flyer up a little early this week. Thursday is the new Friday anyway, right?

There’s plenty happening around town Thursday night this week.

NWA Jazz Society will host a composers showcase at George’s featuring some of the regions best players. Matt Smith, Ben Harris, Jim Greeson, Paul Price, Drew Rogers, Claudia Burson, Drew Packard, Ken Everts, Darren Novotny, Adams Collins will perform at the event. Tickets are $15-20, available at digjazz.com.

There’s an interesting show at Backspace, the DIY venue at the back of the quanza hut on Center Street with the debut of a new video installation by local artists Wanbli Gamache and Kale Ogle, and music by Ghost Hollers, Hayden Johnson, and King & Darden. Here’s more info.

There are a lot more events below.

Thursday, August 13

Friday, Aug. 14, 2015

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How about some comedy Friday night? Fayetteville Underground will host a comedy showcase featuring five local comedians; Jonathan Shannon, Whitney Wasson, Stef Bright, Ryan Baker and Brett Robinson. The show starts at 8 p.m.

Music-wise, one of the best bands in the state will be back in town for a show at George’s Majestic Lounge. Little Rock-based band Amasa Hines will perform with local acoustic duo, Goose. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Backspace has a show Friday night as well, with Houston-based Bad Boyfriend, central Arkansas band Radradriot, locals Ten High and Quartz Prawl. Here’s more info about that.

Friday, August 14

Saturday, Aug. 15

Groovement

Who wants some ice cream? The Washington County Historical Society will host their annual Ice Cream Social Saturday at Headquarters House (118 E. Dickson St.). There will be ice cream (duh), cake, and live music by East of Zion and Walter Schmidt & Arkansas Chowder. Admission’s $5 for adults and $2.50 for kids. All the details are here.

Fayetteville funk-rockers Groovement will celebrate the release of their new album, Clouds Saturday night at George’s. Henry + The Invisibles and Branjae. The cover is $10, and the first 100 people through the door will get a free copy of the new album.

Also in music, Little Rock band Bombay Harambee will be back in town for a show at Backspace with Pagiins, and Dana Louise & The Glorious Birds will be back at Kingfish Saturday night as well.

Saturday, August 15

Sunday events, Aug. 16, 2015

The annual Razorback Football Fan Day celebration is set for Sunday afternoon at Razorback Stadium. Gates open at 2 p.m., and Razorback players will be on the field signing autographs. More details about the event are here.

The Offshoot Film Festival will announce the lineup for their 2015 event Sunday night at Fresco Restaurant & Cocktails. The party starts at 6:30 p.m.

Also Sunday night, Maxine’s Tap Room will host another version of their Singled Out show featuring local band, Block Street Hot Club. It starts at 7 p.m., and there’s no cover.

Sunday, August 16