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Well, would you look at the calendar. It’s Friday again.
The Hog football team will be in Dallas to take on the lame old Texas A&M Aggies in the Southwest Classic this weekend, but there’s a ton going on in Fayetteville this weekend. The game kicks off at 6 p.m. on Saturday, and will be televised by ESPN.
Walton Arts Center has a big Broadway show all weekend with a musical adaptation of the hit film, Pretty Woman. There are a few chances to see the show this weekend, and there aren’t a ton of tickets left, but we spotted a few still available online. Here’s where to get them.
Also in performances, it’s the last weekend to check out TheatreSquared’s hit comedy It Came From Outer Space (and enjoy the pop-up bar on the rooftop.) Here’s ticket info and a schedule of the remaining shows.
There’s a massive music festival happening up north this weekend. Format festival, taking place on some private land in Bentonville, will include performances by War on Drugs, Beach House, Herbie Hancock, The Flaming Lips, Rufus Du Soul, Khruangbin, and a lot more. Here’s more about that.
George’s will kick things off this weekend with a happy hour show featuring Leah & The Mojo Doctors Friday night, followed by locals 1 Oz. Jig, Green Acres and Cole Birmingham Band for the late night show. George’s ticket info is here.
Smoke & Barrel Tavern has music on Friday with Front Porch, and they’ll host Rachel Ammons’ No Man Band on Saturday. On Sunday, there’s an On The Map show at the venue featuring Daniel Romano’s Outfit with support by Carson McHone. Here’s more about that.
Also in local tunes, Prairie Street Live has a show this weekend as well with locals Dandelion Heart and Country Jesus on Saturday night.
You could also watch longtime local musician Jed Clampit at a Razorback watch party and food bank benefit at a new venue located on the White River. Here’s more about that.
Comedian Trae Crowder, aka the Liberal Redneck, is in town for a weekend of performances at The Grove Comedy Club in Lowell. Here’s more info.
Drivers will face off until the last car is standing at the Ozarks Demolition Derby at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. Get tickets here.
There’s more below. Have fun, everyone.
Friday, September 23
12:00 pm |
Format festivalSugar Creek Airstrip – Bentonville | Music |
2:00 pm |
TougeConFayetteville Town Center | Activity |
5:00 pm |
Emily RowlandInn at Carnal Hall | Music |
5:00 pm |
Jet420 / Scott Porter / Sequoia Newland / DJ Mix TennTin Roof | Music |
6:00 pm |
Happy Hour: Leah & The Mojo DoctorsGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
6:00 pm |
Innovation Speakers: An Evening with MIXERMANFayetteville Public Library | Community |
6:00 pm |
Jon DoolySassafras Springs Vineyard | Music |
6:00 pm |
Old Dime BoxLa Huerta Mexican Restaurant | Music |
6:30 pm |
Tony RedmanMojo’s Pints & Pies – Garland Avenue | Music |
7:00 pm |
Bellwether Sirens / GrouchoNomads Trailside | Music |
7:00 pm |
Michael PianaltoThe Red Door – Tontitown | Music |
7:30 pm |
It Came From Outer SpaceTheatreSquared | Performance |
8:00 pm |
Dawson HollowRailyard Park – Rogers | Music |
8:00 pm |
Emmitt & 4WDJJ’s Grill on Steamboat | Music |
8:00 pm |
Larry PearsonJJ’s Grill – Springdale | Music |
8:00 pm |
Pretty Woman: The MusicalWalton Arts Center | Performance |
8:00 pm |
Project 1268Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar | Music |
8:30 pm |
Richard Rauch BandJJ’s Grill on Dickson | Music |
9:00 pm |
1 Oz. Jig / Green Acres / Cole Birmingham BandGeorge’s Majestic Lounge | Music |
9:00 pm |
Front PorchSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
9:00 pm |
Trae CrowderThe Grove Comedy Club – Lowell | Comedy |
Saturday, September 24
7:00 am |
Fayetteville Farmers’ MarketFayetteville Square | Community |
7:30 am |
Hook & Ladder 5K/10K RaceDowntown Bentonville | Fundraiser |
8:00 am |
Downtown RunaroundJones Center – Springdale | Community |
8:00 am |
TougeConFayetteville Town Center | Activity |
8:00 am |
Native American Artifact ShowWashington County Fairgrounds | Activity |
8:30 am |
End the Stigma 5kGulley Park | Fundraiser |
10:00 am |
Dog Days at the SmokehouseOzark Mountain Smokehouse | |
10:00 am |
Super Saturday: Hooked on ScienceFayetteville Public Library | Family |
11:00 am |
Bluebird Museum Opening WeekendTerra Studios | Community |
11:00 am |
Gavin Sumrall / Scott Porter / Phillip Michael ParsonsTin Roof | Music |
12:00 pm |
Format festivalSugar Creek Airstrip – Bentonville | Music |
2:00 pm |
Bruce Allen & FriendsTerra Studios | Music |
2:00 pm |
It Came From Outer SpaceTheatreSquared | Performance |
2:00 pm |
Pretty Woman: The MusicalWalton Arts Center | Literary |
3:00 pm |
Arkansas volleyball vs. Ole MissBarnhill Arena | Sports |
6:00 pm |
Elizabeth BainbridgeSassafras Springs Vineyard | Music |
6:30 pm |
Ozarks Demolition DerbyParsons Stadium – Springdale | Activity |
7:00 pm |
Dandelion Heart / Country JesusPrairie Street Live | Music |
7:00 pm |
Jesse Dean & Mark BilyeuOzark Folkways – Winslow | Music |
7:00 pm |
The Pat Bianchi TrioRoots HQ | Music |
7:30 pm |
It Came From Outer SpaceTheatreSquared | Performance |
8:00 pm |
Open MicAmerican Shaman Kava Bar | Music |
8:00 pm |
Pretty Woman: The MusicalWalton Arts Center | Performance |
8:00 pm |
TJ ScarlettJJ’s Grill – Springdale | Music |
8:00 pm |
Trout Fishing in AmericaRailyard Park – Rogers | Music |
8:30 pm |
Wally West BandJJ’s Grill on Dickson | Music |
9:00 pm |
Pineapplebeatz / Captiv / SickboyWest & Watson | Music |
9:00 pm |
Rachel Ammons’ No Man BandSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |
9:00 pm |
Trae CrowderThe Grove Comedy Club – Lowell | Comedy |
Sunday, September 25
12:00 pm |
Format festivalSugar Creek Airstrip – Bentonville | Music |
2:00 pm |
It Came From Outer SpaceTheatreSquared | Performance |
2:00 pm |
Keefer Dean RoachTerra Studios | Music |
2:00 pm |
Mountain Street Stage: Dana CooperFayetteville Public Library | Music |
2:00 pm |
Pretty Woman: The MusicalWalton Arts Center | Performance |
3:00 pm |
Scott Porter / DJ Mix TennTin Roof | Music |
3:30 pm |
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrationShiloh Museum – Springdale | Community |
6:00 pm |
Jason PlumleeJJ’s Grill – Springdale | Music |
6:00 pm |
Joy Bliss BlessSix Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar | Music |
7:00 pm |
Songwriters in the RoundKingfish | Music |
9:00 pm |
Daniel Ramano’s Outfit / Carson McHoneSmoke & Barrel Tavern | Music |