Friday, May 20
Nels Cline
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The summer concert series at The AMP is officially underway. The venue hosted country star Jason Aldean on Thursday, and on Friday night, pop artist Ellie Goulding will take the stage. For tickets, visit amptickets.com.
How about some theatre? TheatreSquared’s new show Murder for Two is drawing raves, including from our own reviewer, Kevin Kinder. The show’s doing so well that they announced this week they’ve extended it through June 5. Performances are scheduled all weekend at Nadine Baum Studios (specific times are below).
One of the best guitar players in the world will be just up the road in Bentonville Friday night. Renowned guitarist Nels Cline, currently a member of Wilco, will perform at the Performance Lab event at Crystal Bridges. Cline will paint while artist Norton Wisdom live to the music. Here’s more info.
Also music-wise, Funk Factory is at George’s, and there’s a rock show at The Lightbulb Club with The Inner Party, Ghost Cities, and ESC.
Full list
| 11:30 am | Fayetteville Style ShowChancellor Hotel | Activity |
| 6:00 pm | Earl & Them / FlashbackGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 6:30 pm | Photo Salon – Route 66 with Greg DischCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art | Art |
| 7:00 pm | Arts Live Theatre: Romeo and JulietArts Live Theatre | Performance |
| 7:00 pm | Danny MullenFoghorn’s on Green Acres | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Ellie Goulding / The KnocksWalmart AMP | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Johai KafaArsaga’s at The Depot | Music |
| 7:00 pm | John SpurlingFoghorn’s on 15th | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Performance Lab with Nels Cline and Norton WisdomCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art | Art |
| 7:30 pm | Escape TonesDickson Street | Music |
| 7:30 pm | Melody PondWasabi | Music |
| 7:30 pm | Southtown Comedy ShowNomads Music Lounge | Comedy |
| 7:30 pm | TheatreSquared: Murder for TwoNadine Baum Studios | Performance |
| 8:00 pm | Artosphere: Chapel Concert – Aizuri QuartetSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Vince TurnerCore Public House | Music |
| 8:30 pm | Ouachita River BandJJ’s Grill | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Funk FactoryGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Stephen Neeper & the Wild HeartsKingfish | Music |
| 10:00 pm | Joey Farr TrioRyleigh’s | Music |
| 10:00 pm | Matt Hectorne / Willi Goehring / Nature and MadnessBackspace | Music |
| 10:00 pm | The Inner Party / Ghost Cities / ESCJR’s Lightbulb Club | Music |
| 10:00 pm | TK and The Right PiecesSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
Saturday, May 21
Blind Joe
Need some new used books? The Friends of Fayetteville Public Library’s Spring Book Sale is Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. in the library’s parking garage.
Did you watch NBC’s The Voice when Barrett Baber was on the show? If so, you might remember Blind Joe, the country artist who competed alongside Barrett on Team Blake. He’s performing at JJ’s Grill Friday night at around 6 p.m.
Local supergroup Flipoff Pirates are also playing a pretty rare show these days at Smoke & Barrel Tavern on Saturday night.
Full list
| 7:00 am | Saturday Farmers’ MarketFayetteville Square | Community |
| 7:30 am | Awaken Wellness & Yoga FestivalMount Sequoyah Retreat & Conference Center | Activity |
| 9:00 am | Friends Spring Book SaleFayetteville Public Library | Literary |
| 9:00 am | West Fork Watershed cleanupWalker Park | Activity |
| 9:45 am | Succulents & Cacti Community ClassGarden Living | Sponsor |
| 10:00 am | First LEGO League Razorback InvitationalUA campus | Activity |
| 10:30 am | Suzuki Music School of Arkansas Student RecitalStella Boyle Smith Concert Hall | Performance |
| 11:00 am | Artosphere: EggWalton Arts Center | Performance |
| 12:00 pm | Lost 40 FestWhole Foods Market | Beer |
| 1:00 pm | Gallery Conversation – Fashion and ArtCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art | Art |
| 2:00 pm | Artosphere: EggWalton Arts Center | Performance |
| 2:00 pm | Arts Live Theatre: Romeo and JulietArts Live Theatre | Performance |
| 2:00 pm | TheatreSquared: Murder for TwoNadine Baum Studios | Performance |
| 6:00 pm | Blind Joe / Whiskey GrinJJ’s Grill | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Arts Live Theatre: Romeo and JulietArts Live Theatre | Performance |
| 7:00 pm | Doc TuckerMojo’s Pints & Pies | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Nick Swaim & Triple ThreatFoghorn’s on Green Acres | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Tessa KateFoghorn’s on 15th | Music |
| 7:30 pm | TheatreSquared: Murder for TwoNadine Baum Studios | Performance |
| 8:00 pm | Artosphere Festival Orchestra: Russian MasterworksWalton Arts Center | Performance |
| 8:00 pm | Flood The EnemyNomads Music Lounge | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Dana LouiseKingfish | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Hip Hop Night – Nugstufr / Thunderman / MtphscsBackspace | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Members Only / MGBGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 10:00 pm | Flipoff PiratesSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
| 10:00 pm | Flow Game Presents: Drewz Andrews / Thunderman / SpydaCrazy8Ryleigh’s | Music |
Sunday, May 22
Block Street Block Party
The biggest street party of the year returns Sunday. Of course, we’re talking about Block Street Block Party, the annual celebration of funkiness on Block Avenue. The festival includes several stages of live music, beer gardens, activities for families, a zip line, baby goats, bouncy slides, local artist and crafts, and about a zillion other things. Here’s our guide to all the fun.
How about some roller derby? NWA Roller Derby will host a double header bout at Starlight Skatium beginning at 5 p.m. Here’s more info.
Full list:
| 8:00 am | Ladies DU FayettevilleLake Fayetteville | Activity |
| 9:00 am | Dana LouiseArsaga’s at The Depot | Music |
| 10:00 am | First LEGO League Razorback InvitationalUA campus | Activity |
| 12:00 pm | Block Street Block PartyBlock Avenue | Community |
| 1:00 pm | Bruce AllenTerra Studios | Music |
| 2:00 pm | Arts Live Theatre: Romeo and JulietArts Live Theatre | Performance |
| 2:00 pm | TheatreSquared: Murder for TwoNadine Baum Studios | Performance |
| 5:00 pm | NWA Roller Derby Double HeaderStarlight Skatium | Sports |
| 8:00 pm | The SquarshersGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
