Thursday, Dec. 29
Courtesy, UA Athletics
It’s a big day for the Razorbacks. The football team is taking on Virginia Tech in the Belk Bowl in Charlotte, and the basketballers open conference play versus Florida at Bud Walton Arena Thursday night. You could watch both for $15 at Bud Walton if you want. Here’s more info about that.
Also Thursday night, local musician and booking agent Travis Smith will get a friendly roasting from his friends at Ryleigh’s.
There’s more below.
Full list
| 4:30 pm | Belk Bowl Watch Party & Razorback Basketball vs. FloridaBud Walton Arena | Sports |
| 5:30 pm | Free class: New Years’ FoodsOzark Natural Foods | Sponsor |
| 7:30 pm | Darryl Brooks BandDickson Street Pub | Music |
| 7:30 pm | TheatreSquared: Great ExpectationsNadine Baum Studios | Performance |
| 8:00 pm | Comedians NWA: The Roast of Travis SmithRyleigh’s | Comedy |
| 10:00 pm | DJ M. BolezTeatro Scarpino | Music |
| 10:00 pm | The Sloan BrothersSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
Friday, Dec. 30
Friday night is looking like a good night for some music. George’s is celebrating 90 years in business with a weekend of tunes, starting with the legendary Cate Brothers band for happy hour at 6 p.m.
After that, there’s a free show with Mountain Sprout, Henry + The Invisibles, and Irie Lions. Happy birthday, George’s.
Also in tunes, there’s an excellent lineup of local rock bands at Smoke & Barrel with White Mansions (Travis Keymer of Teenagers new project), Sad Palimino, and Ten High.
Full list
| 2:00 pm | Holiday Movies: ZootopiaFayetteville Public Library | Family |
| 5:30 pm | Christmas Lessons and CarolsSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church | Community |
| 6:00 pm | Cate BrothersGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Open MicNomads Music Lounge | Community |
| 7:30 pm | TheatreSquared: Great ExpectationsNadine Baum Studios | Performance |
| 8:00 pm | David HarvellEmma Ave. Bar & Tap | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Easy MountainBlack Apple Crossing | Music |
| 8:30 pm | BottleRocketJJ’s on Dickson | Music |
| 8:30 pm | VoxanaJJ’s Grill | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Mountain Sprout / Henry + The Invisibles / Irie LionsGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 9:00 pm | White Mansions / Sad Palimino / Ten HighSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
Saturday, Dec. 31
Karl Denson / Courtesy photo
Saturday is New Year’s Eve, and we already published a full list of parties and opportunities for a free glass of champagne earlier this week.
As a refresher, though, probably the biggest local party is on the Fayetteville square with Last Night Fayetteville. Main stage headliners will kick off at 7 p.m. at the Fayetteville Town Center with Handmade Moments, Arkansauce, The Silvershakers, and Fractal Sky. There are several other stages as well. Tickets are $30. Here’s the full schedule.
George’s Majestic Lounge’s 90th birthday celebration continues on New Year’s Eve featuring live music by Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Henry + The Invisibles. Tickets are $20, on sale now at George’s ticketing site.
Maxine’s will host a dance party with DJ Clunk and friends, and likely the last ever live music show at Ryleigh’s (they’re changing formats in the new year) will be Saturday night with locals Vintage Pistol and OKC psychedelic band, Space4Lease.
There’s a lot more below. Happy New Year!
Full list:
| 9:00 am | OORC Volunteer OpportunityGregory Park | Activity |
| 11:00 am | Free class: Healthy YOU 2017Ozark Natural Foods | Sponsor |
| 2:00 pm | TheatreSquared: Great ExpectationsNadine Baum Studios | Performance |
| 7:00 pm | Last Night FayettevilleFayetteville Square | Activity |
| 7:00 pm | Vintage Pistol / Space4LeaseRyleigh’s | Music |
| 7:30 pm | TheatreSquared: Great ExpectationsNadine Baum Studios | Performance |
| 8:00 pm | Casino NightOn the Mark Sports Bar & Grill | Activity |
| 8:00 pm | New Year’s Eve Bash w/ Ultra SuedeHoliday Inn Convention Center | Activity |
| 8:30 pm | NYE Supper ClubCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art | Art |
| 9:00 pm | Fetz FollyJJ’s Grill | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Hollywood on the HillTeatro Scarpino | Activity |
| 9:00 pm | Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe / Henry + The InvisiblesGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Masquerade PartyC4 Nightclub & Lounge | Activity |
| 9:00 pm | NYE Bash & FundraiserBackspace | Music |
| 9:00 pm | NYE Night SkateStarlight Skatium | Activity |
| 9:00 pm | NYE PartyGrubs Bar and Grille | Activity |
| 9:00 pm | NYE with Beat BachsSmoke & Barrel Tavern | |
| 9:00 pm | One for the Money New Year’s Eve PartyShirley’s Bar | Activity |
| 9:00 pm | The OddsJJ’s on Dickson | Music |
| 9:30 pm | NYE Dance PartyCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art | Activity |
| 10:00 pm | DJ Clunk & FriendsMaxine’s Tap Room | Activity |
| 10:00 pm | Nuvision NYE PartyClub Lush | Activity |
Sunday, Jan. 1
Full list:
| 2:00 pm | TheatreSquared: Great ExpectationsNadine Baum Studios | Performance |
| 9:00 pm | Isayah’s AllstarsGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
