Friday, Jan. 22

Imagery from Ground Rules, a show opening at sUgAR gallery on Friday

How about starting the weekend with an art show? The University of Arkansas’ sUgAR gallery will host an opening reception for a new show titled Ground Rules, curated by Corey Oberlander and Lindsey Stapleton of Providence, Rhode Island’s GRIN Gallery. The show will feature work by painter-cum-sculptor Matthew King, mixed media artist Heather Leigh McPherson, and painter Ross Normandin. The reception will take place from 6-8 p.m.

Want to see a musical? Broadway hit Kinky Boots is playing through the weekend at Walton Arts Center. Here’s what our reviewer Kevin Kinder had to say about the show.

Music-wise, there are several good shows in town Friday night. Locals Cosmic American, High Lonesome, and Witchsister are at Ryleigh’s.

If some reggae sounds like a good way to escape the winter blues, Rochelle Bradshaw & Hypnotion at Smoke & Barrel is probably the show for you.

There’s a big show at George’s as well, with The Keller Williams Kwahtro and Old Shoe. Tickets are $25 at George’s ticketing site.

Saturday, Jan. 23

Local gallery The Shed is turning three, and they’re celebrating with a party on Saturday night. The evening will feature art by owners Angelina Bowen and Donna Smith, snacks, drinks, and raffles. It starts at 6 p.m. Here’s a bit more info.

The American Heart Association’s annual gala, Paint the Town Red, is happening Saturday night at Fayetteville Town Center. Here’s more info about the event.

There’s a big comedy event at Ryleigh’s on Saturday night, with seven comedians followed by a performance by The Hosty Duo. Here’s more info about that.

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Sunday, Jan. 24

Brian Pounds and Grace Pettis

The folks behind the house shows at The Syc House have been putting on shows at other venues around town, and this weekend, they’re hosting an early show at The Lightbulb Club. Austin duo Brian Pounds and Grace Pettis, along with locals Voxana and Derrick Mears & Route 358 will perform. The show starts at around 7 p.m.

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