Friday, Jan. 4
A new musical based on Rick Riordan’s New York Times best-selling novel The Lightning Thief debuts right here in Fayetteville this weekend. The national tour of the brand new show begins its run at the Walton Arts Center, with three shows set for Friday and Saturday. The show tells the story of a boy who discovers that his absent father is the Greek god Poseidon, and that he has super powers himself, and is being called a “clever, hip, and irreverent rock musical that merges teenage angst with greek mythology.”
Also on Friday, the Bel Airs play happy hour while Grateful Dead tribute band Friends of the Phamily are on the late night stage at George’s Majestic Lounge.
Other live music includes the Uncrowned Kings at JJ’s on Dickson, Jon Dooly at West & Watson, and more.
Full list:
| 9:00 am | Free meditation workshopFayetteville Public Library | Activity |
| 6:00 pm | Bel AirsGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 7:00 pm | The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson MusicalWalton Arts Center | Performance |
| 7:30 pm | Willie Mack Patsy TributeJJ’s Grill – Springdale | Music |
| 8:00 pm | Samantha HuntBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale | Music |
| 8:30 pm | The OddsJJ’s Grill on Steamboat | Music |
| 8:30 pm | Uncrowned KingsJJ’s Grill on Dickson | Music |
| 9:00 pm | DJ SycaSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
| 9:00 pm | Press Start: Lethal Cortex & DondoAxis Lounge | Music |
| 9:30 pm | Friends of the PhamilyGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 10:00 pm | Jon DoolyWest & Watson | Music |
Saturday, Jan. 5
Boston Mountain Playboys / Courtesy
Traditional country band Boston Mountain Playboys are at George’s Majestic Lounge on Saturday. The band has a passion for Red Dirt and grew up on Texas Swing. Bring your dancin’ shoes.
Also on Saturday, The Lightning Thief continues its opening weekend with two shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Walton Arts Center. Cast, crew, management, and production teams for the show have been in town for the past week working on sets, and performing technical rehearsals for the upcoming tour, tweaking and perfecting scenery, lighting, audio, rigging, special effects, props, and costumes.
There’s an all-female comedy show at 7:30 p.m. at Backspace with half of the proceeds benefitting local women’s shelters. Tickets are $8 online in advance, and $10 (cash or card) at the door. More info is at comediansnwa.com.
Full list:
| 11:00 am | Free cooking class: Healthy YouOzark Natural Foods | Sponsor |
| 2:00 pm | Free film noir series – The Maltese FalconFayetteville Public Library | Community |
| 2:00 pm | The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson MusicalWalton Arts Center | Performance |
| 7:30 pm | Ladies Night in Cursive: An All-Female Comedy Benefit ShowcaseBackspace | Fundraiser |
| 8:00 pm | Ciderday Night Comedy Show: Jim Meyers & Desiree NewtonBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale | Comedy |
| 8:00 pm | The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson MusicalWalton Arts Center | Performance |
| 8:30 pm | Boston Mountain PlayboysGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
| 8:30 pm | Emily RowlandDickson Street Pub | Music |
| 9:00 pm | MudhawkSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
| 10:00 pm | Jim n’ JuiceWest & Watson | Music |
Sunday, Jan. 6
Full list:
| 1:30 pm | Experience Fayetteville road bike group rideColumbus House Brewery | Activity |
| 2:00 pm | Free concert: West African Kora with Sean GaskellFayetteville Public Library | Music |
| 4:00 pm | Silent Sunday: The GeneralBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale | Community |
| 9:00 pm | Faulter / Steven Senge / Neon GlitteryBackspace | Music |
