Friday, Aug. 11
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The final dive in move of the year at Wilson Park Pool is Friday night. This week’s, Disney film Moana will be shown. The fun starts at around 7:15, and the movie will begin once it gets dark.
There’s a 90s tribute band playing at George’s Friday night. The Mixtapes, from Springfield, Missouri, play a mix of 90s alternative hits from bands like The Cranberries, Beck, Nirvana, No Doubt, Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, Foo Fighters, Radiohead. Admission is $10 at the door.
Also Friday night, there’s a comedy show at Nomad’s featuring stand up by Katrina Coleman, Benny Elbows, and Thom Gray.
Full list
| 6:00 pm | Full House / Crusade & The Big Hog BandGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 6:00 pm | Rachel B & Table for ThreeSassafras Springs Vineyard | Music |
| 6:30 pm | Patrick McCoyLa Huerta Mexican Restaurant | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Caleb Ryan Martin / GrassfedCore Public House – Springdale | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Jovan ArellanoThe Odd Soul – Springdale | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Porchlight SymphonyPowerhouse Seafood & Grill | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Sugar CreekFoghorn’s on 15th | Music |
| 7:00 pm | The ChaperonesFoghorn’s on Green Acres | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Whiskey MendersCore Public House – Fayetteville | Music |
| 7:15 pm | Dive-In Movie: MoanaWilson Park | Family |
| 8:00 pm | Lillie LemonDickson Street Pub | Music |
| 8:00 pm | RedWitch JohnnyBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale | Music |
| 8:30 pm | Comedy Show: Katrina Coleman / Benny Elbows / Thom GrayNomads | Comedy |
| 8:30 pm | Mark Shields & Good Co.George’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Derek Van LynnEmma Ave. Bar & Tap – Springdale | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Dr. NOLA & the Soul ShakersKingfish | Music |
| 9:00 pm | One for the MoneyShirley’s Bar – Springdale | Music |
| 9:00 pm | The Emotron / John Charles / Brother GruesomeBackspace | Music |
| 9:00 pm | The MixtapesGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 10:00 pm | Friction Fridays: Petri / Meesh / WrekshopDickson Street Social Club | Music |
Saturday, Aug. 12
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Get those Arkansas-grown tomatoes, squash, okra, and other veggies while you can, y’all. The Farmers’ Market is where it’s at on Saturday mornings.
There are some good shows in town as well. Luray (read our interview here), Tiffany Lee (here’s an interview), and Thunder Comfort will perform together at Stage 18 Saturday night. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Prince passed away last year, but his music lives on, and you can hear some of it at George’s Saturday night. There’s a Prince Tribute happening at the venue. Tickets are $12, on sale here.
How about some Reggae? Rochelle Bradshaw & Hypnotion are back in town for a show at Smoke & Barrel Saturday night.
Full list:
| 7:00 am | Saturday Fayetteville Farmers’ MarketFayetteville Square | Community |
| 7:00 am | Trail Build – Mt. KesslerKessler Mountain | Volunteer |
| 10:30 am | Storytime at the Museum: StarsMuseum of Native American History – Bentonville | Community |
| 10:30 am | Super Saturday: Live Animals with NHECMFayetteville Public Library | Family |
| 11:00 am | Free cooking class: Summer DessertsOzark Natural Foods | Sponsor |
| 1:00 pm | Beginning Cherokee GenealogyFayetteville Public Library | Community |
| 1:00 pm | Denele Campbell – Murder in the CountyNightbird Books | Literary |
| 3:00 pm | 3rd Annual NWA Veteran’s BenefitAmerican Legion | Community |
| 6:00 pm | Leah & The Cocktail ClubSassafras Springs Vineyard | Music |
| 6:00 pm | Member ThisBear’s Place | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Caleb MartinFoghorn’s on Green Acres | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Duane Stevens BandFoghorn’s on 15th | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Endfall / Mississippi Dirt / Makeshift / Miss MiseryNomads | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Rollin RosattiMojo’s Pints & Pies | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Sarah LoethenThe Odd Soul – Springdale | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Serpents of EdenDickson Street Pub | Music |
| 8:30 pm | Easy MountainKingfish | Music |
| 8:30 pm | Ouachita River BandJJ’s Grill | Music |
| 8:30 pm | StandUp/StayUp Comedy Show – Katrina Coleman & Benny ElbowsBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale | Comedy |
| 9:00 pm | Dominic RoyEmma Ave. Bar & Tap – Springdale | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Luray / Tiffany Lee / Thunder ComfortStage 18 | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Prince TributeGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Rochelle Bradshaw & HypnotionSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
Sunday, Aug. 13
Full list:
| 1:00 pm | The BaskinsTerra Studios | Music |
| 1:30 pm | Preparing for the Great American EclipseFayetteville Public Library | Community |
| 2:00 pm | Local Author Series – Michael HoermanFayetteville Public Library | Literary |
| 2:00 pm | Songwriter’s CircleNomads | Music |
| 6:00 pm | Amber and KevinPowerhouse Seafood & Grill | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Open micDickson Street Pub | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Real Live Tigers / MagnoliaBackspace | Music |
