Weekend Flyer: Helmet, Snail Mail, Bonny Doon, and more
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.
Full list:
| 5:30 pm | Bike Racing: Natural State Criterium SeriesDowntown Bentonville | Sports |
| 6:00 pm | Old Dime BoxLa Huerta Mexican Restaurant | Music |
| 6:00 pm | Spaceberry Music FestThe Farm – Eureka Springs | Music |
| 6:00 pm | TJ WilliamsSassafras Springs Vineyard | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Amanda Rey and West Street BluesFoghorn’s on Green Acres | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Danny Mullen DuoFoghorn’s on 15th | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Free movie: Spider-Man: HomecomingWilson Park | Family |
| 7:00 pm | The ChaperonesFoghorn’s – Springdale | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Dylan Guthrie & The Good Time GuysBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Secondhand Street BandMojo’s Pints & Pies | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Vibethon / Jonteal / Meesh / Cosmic ElegyNomads | Music |
| 8:30 pm | 412 WestJJ’s on Dickson | Music |
| 8:30 pm | The HooversJJ’s on Steamboat | Music |
| 8:30 pm | The RetrovalesDickson Street Pub | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Crawdad / Carlisle / Harp / ChoochBackspace | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Drawing Blanks / ElephantomKingfish | Music |
| 9:30 pm | HelmetGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 10:00 pm | Red Clay StraysSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
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.
There’s plenty more below. Click around for more information.
Full list:
| 7:00 am | Saturday Farmers’ MarketFayetteville Square | Community |
| 10:00 am | Bike Racing: Natural State Criterium SeriesDowntown Rogers | Sports |
| 10:30 am | Old Farmer MacDonaldFayetteville Public Library | Family |
| 2:00 pm | FPL Summer Author Series: Stephen KochFayetteville Public Library | Literary |
| 4:00 pm | Spaceberry Music FestThe Farm – Eureka Springs | Music |
| 6:00 pm | Caleb LeeSassafras Springs Vineyard | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Clay Morgan DuoFoghorn’s on 15th | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Forest Concert Series / Annual Lightning Bug HuntCrystal Bridges – Bentonville | Family |
| 7:00 pm | Matty Neumayer and Dominic RoyFoghorn’s – Springdale | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Tater Mater & SquarshFoghorn’s on Green Acres | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Dan Hicks TrioMojo’s Pints & Pies | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Open Jam SessionNomads | Music |
| 8:00 pm | The Ozark HowlersStage 18 | Music |
| 8:30 pm | Ciderday Night Comedy: Big DreBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale | Comedy |
| 8:30 pm | Dan Martin BandDickson Street Pub | Music |
| 8:30 pm | Dial UpJJ’s on Steamboat | Music |
| 8:30 pm | Got It CoveredJJ’s on Dickson | Music |
| 8:30 pm | Snail Mail / Bonny DoonGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Jekyll & HighKingfish | Music |
| 9:00 pm | The Wirms / Crackrock/ Ankle Pop / The GebhartsBackspace | Music |
| 10:00 pm | Dylan Guthrie & The Good Time GuysSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
Sunday, July 8
Full list:
| 9:00 am | Bike Racing: Natural State Criterium SeriesDowntown Springdale | Sports |
| 1:00 pm | Pat Ryan KeyTerra Studios | Music |
| 2:00 pm | Summer concert: Shore & CockramFayetteville Public Library | Music |
| 3:00 pm | Opera in the Ozarks Presents Johann Strauss II’s Die FledermausArts Center of the Ozarks – Springdale | Performance |
| 5:00 pm | NWA Roller Derby vs Rocktown Roller DerbyStarlight Skatium | Sports |
| 6:00 pm | Thirty Seconds to Mars / Walk the Moon / K. Flay / Welshly ArmsThe AMP – Rogers | Music |
| 7:00 pm | Open Mouth Presents: Amie WhittemoreStage 18 | Literary |
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