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You guys are going to need some comfortable shoes this weekend. There’s a lot happening in (and around) Fayetteville.
It’s NWA Pride weekend, and there are several events related to that happening in the region. On Friday night, local artist Christopher Rumwolf will be illuminating the Mount Sequoyah overlook in rainbow colors.
Then the annual NWA Pride Parade will make its way up Dickson Street and to the square beginning at around noon on Saturday. Details on this year’s parade and other festivities are here.
After the parade, local restaurant Bordinos will host some of the most talented mixologists in Fayetteville for a cocktail competition on their patio. Proceeds will benefit local LGBTQIA+ organizations. Here’s more on that.
Also on Saturday, Kingfish has a NWA Pride show with music by DJ Cudcareless at 12:30 p.m., followed by the NWA Pride Bear Contest at 3:30 p.m., and a performance by the Sarah Hughs Band at around 9 p.m.
The Rodeo of the Ozarks is happening up in Springdale this weekend. There’s a rodeo parade in downtown Springdale at 3 p.m., and the rodeo will take place both Friday and Saturday night at around 7:30 p.m. Here’s more info about that. Springdale-born fiddle player Jenee Fleenor, a member of country star Blake Shelton’s band who has won multiple award and considered one of the best modern players in country music, will be honored as part of the festivities. Fleenor will serve as Grand Marshal of the Rodeo of the Ozarks parade, and she’ll later perform the National Anthem to open the rodeo Saturday night. Fleenor will also perform at Walter Turnbow Park on Sunday. Here’s more on that.
Also up in Springdale this weekend is the SeltzerFest event we wrote about earlier this week up at Core’s taproom. There is music by Monk Is King and Dirty Flannel Shirt, food trucks including Smok’d TX BBQ, Otra, and Mad Hatter, and of course, plenty of cold, bubbly seltzer to enjoy. Here’s more on that.
The first Walmart AMP show in nearly two years is happening up in Rogers when 80s hitmakers Chicago take the stage on Friday night. Ticket info is here.
Speaking of firsts, the first ever theatrical performance in the new performing arts center inside the expanded Fayetteville Public Library is also happening this week with TheatreSquared’s new show, Matilda. Here’s a bit more on that.
There’s a ton more below. George’s has Wight Lighters and Chris Graeber Band on Saturday, Crystal Bridges has a Forest Concert Series show with locals Still on the Hill and Trout Fishing in America, and it’s the last chance to check out Obie award-winners 600 Highwaymen’s performance of A Thousand Ways (Part Two): An Encounter at the Momentary.
Have fun, y’all.
10:00 am |
What I Know: Gifts from Gordon W. BaileyCrystal Bridges – Bentonville | Art |
6:00 pm |
Full House / FlashbackGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
6:00 pm |
Old Time Fiddle JamDowntown Springdale | Music |
7:00 pm |
FormalsSix Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar | Music |
7:30 pm |
A Thousand Ways (Part Two): An Encounter | 600 HighwaymenThe Momentary – Bentonville | Art |
7:30 pm |
ChicagoThe AMP – Rogers | Music |
7:30 pm |
Rodeo of the OzarksRodeo of the Ozarks – Springdale | Activity |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: MatildaFayetteville Public Library | Performance |
8:00 pm |
DragonflyzJJ’s Grill – Springdale | Music |
8:00 pm |
NWA Pride: Out in the Ozarks w/ Matteo LaneFayetteville Town Center | |
8:00 pm |
Sippin’ At Sunset Music Series: Ashtyn BarbareeInn at Carnal Hall | Music |
8:00 pm |
The OddsJJ’s Grill on Steamboat | Music |
8:30 pm |
Maud CrawfordJJ’s Grill on Dickson | Music |
8:30 pm |
Off the Trails Comedy- Josh LatheNomads Trailside | Comedy |
9:00 pm |
DefranceKingfish | Music |
9:30 pm |
Fight the Fade / The Red Lens / GRVES / TheodyGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
Saturday, June 26
7:00 am |
Fayetteville Farmers’ MarketFayetteville Square | Community |
9:30 am |
Yoga in the GardenBotanical Garden of the Ozarks | Activity |
11:00 am |
SeltzerFestCore Brewery Taproom | Community |
12:00 pm |
NWA Pride ParadeDickson Street | Community |
12:30 pm |
DJ Cudcareless / NWA Pride Bear Contest / Sarah Hughs BandKingfish | Music |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared: MatildaFayetteville Public Library | Performance |
3:00 pm |
Rodeo of the Ozarks ParadeDowntown Springdale | Community |
6:00 pm |
Rachel B & Table for ThreeSassafras Springs Vineyard | Music |
7:00 pm |
Forest Concert Series: Trout Fishing in America / Still on the HillCrystal Bridges – Bentonville | Music |
7:00 pm |
Polaroid PandaSix Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar | Music |
7:30 pm |
A Thousand Ways (Part Two): An Encounter | 600 HighwaymenThe Momentary – Bentonville | Art |
7:30 pm |
Rodeo of the OzarksRodeo of the Ozarks – Springdale | Activity |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: MatildaFayetteville Public Library | Performance |
8:00 pm |
Jenna & FriendsJJ’s Grill on Steamboat | Music |
8:00 pm |
Wight Lighters / Chris Graeber BandGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
8:30 pm |
Ciderday Night Comedy – Josh LatheBlack Apple Cidery – Springdale | Comedy |
8:30 pm |
Dirty Flannel ShirtJJ’s Grill on Dickson | Music |
8:30 pm |
Maud CrawfordJJ’s Grill – Springdale | Music |
Sunday, June 27
10:00 am |
What I Know: Gifts from Gordon W. BaileyCrystal Bridges – Bentonville | Art |
2:00 pm |
A Thousand Ways (Part Two): An Encounter | 600 HighwaymenThe Momentary – Bentonville | Art |
2:00 pm |
Mountain Street Stage: The OddsFayetteville Public Library | Music |
4:00 pm |
The JuiceKingfish | Music |
6:00 pm |
TheatreSquared: MatildaFayetteville Public Library | Performance |
7:00 pm |
Afro-Cuban & Soft Jazz w/ Jerold & GabySix Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar | Music |