Friday, July 6

Helmet / Courtesy

Helmet, the alt/metal band that got famous back in the 90s for albums like their 1994 release, Betty, is touring again. They’ll be in town for a show at George’s on Friday night. Tickets are $17-$19, on sale at George’s ticketing site.

A new free movie series in the park kicks off Friday night as well, with Spider-Man: Homecoming playing at Wilson Park at around 7 p.m.

Also in tunes, Drawing Blanks and Elephantom are at Kingfish, and Alabama band Red Clay Strays will play at Smoke & Barrel.

The Natural State Crit Series of bike races in some of the regions downtown areas will take place in Bentonville on Friday night. Each evening will have a festival-type atmosphere, and in addition to the bike races, it’s also First Friday in Bentonville, so there’s even more to do.

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Saturday, July 7

Lindsey Jordan of Snail Mail / Photo: Audrey Melton

One of the hottest indie bands in the country is playing George’s Saturday night. Snail Mail, the band fronted by 19-year-old songwriting prodigy Lindsey Jordan, will perform at the venue along with Detroit band, Bonny Doon.

The Natural State Criterium Series of bike races will continue all day on Saturday in Downtown Rogers. Here’s a schedule.

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Sunday, July 8

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