Friday, Feb. 23
Boom!Kinetic / Courtesy
Wanna hear some sick burns? Your best bet for that would be at Stage 18, where local comedians will be competing in another installment of the NWA Roast Battle League.
There’s a cool-sounding event at Artist’s Laboratory Theatre on Friday night. The first ever Black Label Music Showcase starts at around 8 p.m., and will feature music, slam poetry and local painters. Admission is $10. Here’s a bit more info.
Local band Boom!Kinetic will be back in action at George’s, and Smoke & Barrel has a DJ night with m.bolez.
Full list
| 6:00 pm | The Bel AirsGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Open MicNomads | Music |
| 7:30 pm | Guest Artist Recital: Scott/Garrison DuoStella Boyle Smith Concert Hall | Performance |
| 7:30 pm | UA Theatre: Life is a DreamUA – University Theatre | Performance |
| 8:00 pm | 1st Annual Black Label Music ShowcaseArtist’s Laboratory Theatre | Community |
| 8:00 pm | GutaMojo’s Pints & Pies | Music |
| 8:00 pm | KimraBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale | Music |
| 8:00 pm | NWA Roast Battle LeagueStage 18 | Comedy |
| 8:00 pm | The Lark and the LoonDickson Street Pub | Music |
| 8:30 pm | 412 WestJJ’s on Dickson | Music |
| 8:30 pm | Jamie WolfeJJ’s on Steamboat | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Boom!KineticGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 9:00 pm | DJ M. BolezSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
Saturday, Feb. 24
Pasadena Roof Orchestra / Courtesy
It’s the last Saturday of the month, and that means it’s time for a variety show at American Legion. This month’s show features performances by Justin Driggers, Terra Nova Kings, and Allen-Ames.
Walton Arts Center will be swinging on Saturday night. England-based swing band Pasadena Roof Orchestra will be at the venue for a performance, featuring lots of classic tunes from the 1920s and 30s. Here’s a bit more info.
Also in tunes, local songwriters Meredith Kimbrough, Ali Holder, and Jamie Lou Connolly will be at Stage 18, Mudhawk is at Smoke & Barrel, and Sublime tribute band Lou Dog will perform at George’s.
There’s a lot more below. Do something awesome.
Full list:
| 9:00 am | Fayetteville Farmers’ MarketOzark Natural Foods | Community |
| 9:30 am | Hazel Valley Gran PrixHazel Valley Ranch | Activity |
| 11:00 am | Free cooking class: Cast Iron CookingOzark Natural Foods | Sponsor |
| 3:00 pm | Violin Duos with Er-Gene Kahng and Chi Young SongStella Boyle Smith Concert Hall | Performance |
| 5:00 pm | Life Styles, Inc. Art ReceptionLocal Color Studio Gallery | Art |
| 7:00 pm | Last Saturday: Justin Driggers / Terra Nova Kings / Allen-AmesAmerican Legion | Performance |
| 7:00 pm | Pasadena Roof OrchestraWalton Arts Center | Performance |
| 7:30 pm | UA Theatre: Life is a DreamUA – University Theatre | Performance |
| 8:00 pm | Jimmy Wayne & Liberty BellMojo’s Pints & Pies | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Merey Kimbrough / Ali Holder / Jamie Lou ConnollyStage 18 | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Tater, Mater, and SquarshBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale | Music |
| 8:00 pm | When Particles CollideDickson Street Pub | Music |
| 8:30 pm | After Party AllstarsJJ’s on Dickson | Music |
| 8:30 pm | Lou Dog – Tribute To SublimeGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 8:30 pm | Ouachita River BandJJ’s on Steamboat | Music |
| 9:00 pm | JamTrack / Trippy Hippy / Lethal CortexNomads | Music |
| 9:00 pm | MudhawkSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
Sunday, Feb. 25
Full list:
| 2:00 pm | African-American Athletes in ArkansasFayetteville Public Library | Community |
| 2:00 pm | Shh! We Have a PlanWalton Arts Center | Performance |
| 2:00 pm | UA Theatre: Life is a DreamUA – University Theatre | Performance |
| 4:00 pm | Shh! We Have a PlanWalton Arts Center | Performance |
| 5:00 pm | Music on the MeadowOzark Folkways – Winslow | Music |
| 7:00 pm | The Comedy Service: Patrick CunninghamBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale | Comedy |
