Friday, Jan. 12

Todd Snider / Courtesy
It’s freezing out there. Bundle up, y’all.
Music-wise, there are several choices in town. Songwriter Todd Snider is back in town for a show at George’s, there’s a rock show at DIY venue Backspace with Ten High, Model Zero, and The Wirms, and Axis Lounge has DJs Press Start and Meesh.
How about some comedy? New(ish) regular interactive comedy show Dunced! returns to its home at Stage 18. Here’s a Facebook event with more info.
There’s something called NWA Mix Fest happening this weekend, and there are several related events around town happening as a result. According to the ticketing website, there’s a launch party and tasting at Maxine’s Tap Room from 4-6 p.m. on Friday night.
There’s more below. Click around for details.
Full list
4:00 pm |
NWA Mix Fest – Launch Party TastingMaxine’s Tap Room |
Activity |
6:00 pm |
Brave SoulGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Haiga DuoArt Ventures NWA |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Healthy Cooking on a BudgetArtist’s Laboratory Theatre |
Community |
6:00 pm |
Member ThisBear’s Place |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Arkansas gymnastics vs. KentuckyBarnhill Arena |
Sports |
7:00 pm |
NWA Mix Fest – Art In A BottleNomads |
Activity |
8:00 pm |
Dunced! A live, interactive trivial comedyStage 18 |
Comedy |
8:00 pm |
John Henry & FriendsMojo’s Pints & Pies |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Route 358Black Apple Crossing – Springdale |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Sissy BrownDickson Street Pub |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Ouachita River BandJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Southtown Comedy Show: Jonny BratsveenNomads |
Comedy |
8:30 pm |
Take CoverJJ’s on Steamboat |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Press Start with MeeshAxis Lounge |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Ten High / Model Zero / The WirmsBackspace |
Music |
9:30 pm |
Todd SniderGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
Saturday, Jan. 13

NWA Mix Fest
There are several NWA Mix Fest events scheduled around town on Saturday, beginning with a “Beerology” beer brunch at Nomad’s at 1 p.m. Later on, there’s a Tierra Nobles Tequila & Backyard Mary Tasting at 4 p.m. at The Chancellor Hotel, and a Ginger Beer Mule Party at Axis Lounge at 7 p.m.
Music-wise, there’s a good at Stage 18 with local folk/roots act, Sad Daddy, and George’s has a Pink Floyd Tribute show.
Local storytelling troupe That’s What She Said is back in action at Sunrise Stage with a show about awkward things that happen to folks in their freshman years. Tickets are $15, on sale here.
There’s a lot more below. Do whatever you want.
Full list:
9:00 am |
Fayetteville Farmers’ MarketOzark Natural Foods |
Community |
10:30 am |
Storytime at the Museum: The Big SnoozeMuseum of Native American History – Bentonville |
Community |
1:00 pm |
NWA Mix Fest – BeerologyNomads |
Activity |
3:00 pm |
Free class: Kids in the KitchenOzark Natural Foods |
Sponsor |
4:00 pm |
NWA Mix Fest – Cocktail HourChancellor Hotel |
Activity |
4:00 pm |
School of Rock end of season showUARK Bowl |
Music |
5:00 pm |
Arkansas men’s basketball vs. MissouriBud Walton Arena |
Sports |
6:00 pm |
Art opening: Benard / Eddins / RosenkoetterLocal Color Studio Gallery |
Art |
6:00 pm |
JigsawBear’s Place |
Music |
7:00 pm |
NWA Mix Fest – Mule PartyAxis Lounge |
Activity |
7:00 pm |
Rachel B Table for ThreeCore Public House – Mission Boulevard |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Taylor AtkinsonCore Public House – Mall Avenue |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Tommy NolenCore Public House – Springdale |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Fort DefianceMojo’s Pints & Pies |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Jon ShorterThe Odd Soul – Springdale |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Sad DaddyStage 18 |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Stand-Up/Stay-Up Comedy Show: Jonny BratsveenBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale |
Comedy |
8:00 pm |
Thats What She Said – Freshman YearSunrise Guitars |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
VoxanaDickson Street Pub |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Animals – Pink Floyd TributeGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Space Dingus / The She / Den of ThievesBackspace |
Music |
10:00 pm |
DJ M. BolezSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
Sunday, Jan. 14
Full list:
2:00 pm |
Local Author Series: Zan JarvisFayetteville Public Library |
Literary |
5:30 pm |
NWA Mix Fest – Art & Cocktail Pairing CompetitionArt Ventures NWA |
Activity |
7:00 pm |
Aeir CharlesNomads |
Music |
7:00 pm |
E-PO & Johnny KashNomads |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Open micDickson Street Pub |
Music |