Friday, Nov. 18
Lights of the Ozarks kicks off this weekend.
The annual Lights of the Ozarks lighting ceremony and parade are set for Friday night at 6 p.m. on the Fayetteville square. There will be floats, and local folks throwing candy to the crowd of folks lining the streets, and old Santa Claus usually makes an appearance. There’s also a countdown before this year’s lighting display is revealed. Here’s a bit more info.
There’s lots of live music in town as well. Local all-female supergroup Divas on Fire will play happy hour at George’s with local country-rockers, Honey Jack, Smoke & Barrel has a good show with Jackson Jennings 5 and The Too’s, and DIY venue Backspae has a three band bill with The Hacking, Becoming Elephants, and Terminus.
Full list
6:00 pm | Divas on Fire / HoneyjackGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
6:00 pm | JigsawBear’s Place | Music |
6:00 pm | Lights of the Ozarks – Lighting ceremony and paradeFayetteville Square | Community |
7:00 pm | Arkansas men’s basketball vs. UT ArlingtonBud Walton Arena | Sports |
7:00 pm | Arts Live Theatre: Mary PoppinsUA Global Campus | Performance |
7:00 pm | Pickin’ Post: Bill Hearne TrioFayetteville Public Library | Music |
7:30 pm | UA Theatre: The Metal ChildrenUA – University Theatre | Performance |
8:00 pm | Southtown ComedyNomads Music Lounge | Comedy |
8:30 pm | 412 WestJJ’s on Dickson | Music |
8:30 pm | Take CoverJJ’s Grill | Music |
9:00 pm | Chucky Waggs / The SquarshersRyleigh’s | Music |
9:00 pm | Dylan Scott / Charlotte LeighGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
9:00 pm | The Hacking / Becoming Elephants / TerminusBackspace | Music |
10:00 pm | Jackson Jennings 5 / The Too’sSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
Saturday, Nov. 19
This rendering of the Walton Arts Center finally comes to life this weekend.
After a two-year, $23 million dollar expansion project, the Walton Arts Center will celebrate their grand re-opening this weekend. The celebration will include a ribbon cutting, followed by an event called Family Open House: Behind the Curtain from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. geared toward families and children featuring music, food, and interactive activities. Later on, a second event intended for audiences 14 and older titled Evening Celebration: Encore! is set for 6 p.m. which will also include music and performances in a variety of genres. Here’s more info.
UA Theatre will continue their run of The Metal Children all weekend at University Theatre. Here’s more info on that.
Music-wise, Fort Smith electronic act Fractal Sky is back in town, this time for a show at Ryleigh’s with openers, Trouble in the Street, and local guitar slinger Matt Smith is back at Smoke & Barrel with his band, MSG.
Full list
7:00 am | Saturday Farmers’ MarketFayetteville Square | Community |
9:00 am | Community Cohesion Forum IIJones Center | Community |
9:50 am | Grand re-opening celebrationWalton Arts Center | Art |
10:30 am | Super Saturday: Arkansas Arts Center presents The Gingerbread ManFayetteville Public Library | Family |
11:00 am | Free cooking class: Thanksgiving LeftoversOzark Natural Foods | Sponsor |
6:00 pm | Bobby Bridger – concert and book signingMuseum of Native American History | Community |
6:00 pm | Evening Celebration: Encore!Walton Arts Center | Performance |
6:00 pm | Take The Space / The She / Joe ChillNomads Music Lounge | Music |
6:30 pm | Tippy McMichael Speakers SeriesSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church | Community |
7:00 pm | Arts Live Theatre: Mary PoppinsUA Global Campus | Performance |
7:30 pm | UA Theatre: The Metal ChildrenUA – University Theatre | Performance |
8:30 pm | BottleRocketJJ’s Grill | Music |
8:30 pm | HedTrippJJ’s on Dickson | Music |
9:00 pm | Anatta MasqueradeTeatro Scarpino | Activity |
9:00 pm | Matt Smith GroupSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
9:00 pm | Members OnlyGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
10:00 pm | Foggy Bobcat / None The WiserJR’s Lightbulb Club | Music |
10:00 pm | Fractal Sky / Trouble in The StreetsRyleigh’s | Music |
Sunday, Nov. 20
Full list:
8:00 am | Run for the ParksWalker Park | Activity |
1:00 pm | The BaskinsTerra Studios | Music |
2:00 pm | Arts Live Theatre: Mary PoppinsUA Global Campus | Performance |
2:00 pm | UA Theatre: The Metal ChildrenUA – University Theatre | Performance |
6:00 pm | Guitar Ensemble ConcertStella Boyle Smith Concert Hall | Performance |
6:30 pm | HOWL – women’s open mic forumNightbird Books | Literary |
7:30 pm | Beverly Smith & John GrimmBackspace | Music |
7:30 pm | Elizabeth CookWalton Arts Center | Music |
9:00 pm | Jack GrelleSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |