Friday, Jan. 20
Mountain Sprout / Courtesy photo
Local dance party band Ultra Suede is back in action for happy hour at George’s on Friday night, in case anyone has anything they need to shake off today. The show starts at 6 p.m. Later on at around 9 p.m., Opal Algafia, Ponder the Albatross and Mountain Sprout will perform.
If you feel like laughing, there’s a comedy show at Nomad’s Music Lounge. Comedians include touring act Meghan Welcy (Wichita, Kansas) and locals Colin Nelson, Chad Chamberlain, Caroline Ezell and Zac Slusher.
Full list
| 6:00 pm | Ultrasuede / FlashbackGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 7:30 pm | Joey FarrDickson Street Pub | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Party with a PigClub Lush | Fundraiser |
| 8:00 pm | Southtown Comedy ShowNomads Music Lounge | Comedy |
| 8:00 pm | The Old Fashioned BandMojo’s Pints & Pies | Music |
| 8:00 pm | WitchsisterBlack Apple Crossing | Music |
| 8:30 pm | 412 WestJJ’s on Dickson | Music |
| 8:30 pm | The OddsJJ’s Grill | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Mountain Sprout / Opagl Algafia / Ponder the AlbatrossGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 9:00 pm | The Right Here / Fiscal Spliff / Dreadtooth / The WirmsBackspace | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Top Diva ChallengeC4 Nightclub & Lounge | Activity |
Saturday, Jan. 21
Rhett Miller
Local storytelling troupe That’s What She Said will debut a new show entitled Stranger in a Strange Land with multiple performances scheduled this weekend. The first one is set for 6:30 p.m. at Stage 18, the new venue just off the Fayetteville square on Center Street.
Music-wise, Old 97s frontman Rhett Miller will perform at George’s Majestic Lounge with Turnpike Troubadours singer Evan Felker. Locals Nature & Madness are also on the bill.
Smoke & Barrel has country/punk roots band Adrian + Meredith on Saturday night, and there’s a three band bill at Backspace with Drawing Blanks, Landrest and The Phlegms.
Full list:
| 9:00 am | Fayetteville Farmers’ Market (indoor)Ozark Natural Foods | Community |
| 10:30 am | Super Saturday: Sing-a-Long FunFayetteville Public Library | Family |
| 4:00 pm | Art Hobson Reading and BooksigningNightbird Books | Literary |
| 6:00 pm | Chasing Pictures / Paperweight / LadybirdNomads Music Lounge | Music |
| 6:30 pm | That’s What She Said: Stranger in a Strange LandStage 18 | Performance |
| 7:00 pm | Paint the Town RedFayetteville Town Center | Fundraiser |
| 7:30 pm | Arkansas men’s basketball vs. LSUBud Walton Arena | Sports |
| 7:30 pm | Brian RamsayDickson Street Pub | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Comedians NWABlack Apple Crossing | Comedy |
| 8:00 pm | Stowaway GypsyMojo’s Pints & Pies | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Adrian + MeredithSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Drawing Blanks / Landrest / The PhlegmsBackspace | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Evan Felker & Rhett Miller / Nature & MadnessGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 9:30 pm | The Hudson OutfitJJ’s on Dickson | Music |
Sunday, Jan. 22
There are some notable shows on Sunday this weekend. Locals Brick Fields will celebrate their album release party at George’s, and there’s a bluegrass show at Maxine’s with Ponder the Albatross, who happen to be in town to play the Ozark Mountain Music Festival in Eureka Springs this weekend.
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Full list:
| 2:00 pm | Brick FieldsGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 4:30 pm | NWA Roller Derby: Fresh Meat & GreetStarlight Skatium | Activity |
| 5:30 pm | That’s What She Said: Stranger in a Strange LandBordinos | Performance |
| 7:00 pm | AlbatrossMaxine’s Tap Room | Music |
| 7:30 pm | Open Mic NightDickson Street Pub | Music |
