Weekend Flyer: Lights of the Ozarks, NCAA Soccer Tourney, Cody Canada, Mike Ryan, and more

(Lights of the Ozarks / File photo)

Put on a hat, a scarf and see if you can find two of the same color gloves, everyone. It’s gonna be a cold one this weekend.

Lights of the Ozarks are kicking off on Friday night with the annual parade and lighting ceremony on the Fayetteville square. Word on the street is old Santa Claus himself will be there, and by word on the street, we mean it was included on the website. Here’s a bit more information about the event.

Also in cold, outdoor activities, the Razorback soccer team is in action on Friday night in an NCAA tourney matchup versus Ohio State at Razorback field. It’s a 6:30 p.m. game.

The Razorback football team will take on Lane Kiffin and Old Mississippi (a.k.a. Ole Miss) on Saturday night at Razorback Stadium. It’s a 6 p.m. kickoff.

George’s will kick off their weekend with a Bob Seger tribute for happy hour, followed a hip hop show Friday night featuring Baang, PUra Coco, Lil Yey, and H3adcannon. On Saturday night, they’ll host southern rockers Cody Canada and the Departed. Tickets are here.

Also in tunes, JJ’s Live has a big country show on Friday night with Texas artist, Mike Ryan. Here’s ticket info.

Smoke & Barrel Tavern also has some cool shows this weekend, with three-band bills on both nights including Liquid Courage, Protohive, and The Big Sad on Friday, and locals Foggy Bobcat, Fight Dream, and Mildenhall on Saturday.

How about a show? TheatreSquared has a couple to check out this week, with new comedy Stones in his Pockets playing through the weekend, as well as a one-night staged reading of Larissa Fasthorse’s show, “The Thanksgiving Play” at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Here’s ticket info for Stones in his Pockets. The Sunday show is free.

There’s more below. Have fun, y’all.


Friday, November 18
01:00 pm

Gallery Talk: Miguel Gutierrez

Crystal Bridges – Bentonville
Art
Friday, November 18
05:00 pm
Art
Friday, November 18
06:00 pm

Comedian Mat Alano-Martin

The Grove Comedy Club – Lowell
Comedy
Friday, November 18
06:00 pm

Jeremiah Griffin Combo

Boston Mountain Brewing
Music
Friday, November 18
06:00 pm

Happy Hour: Bob Seger Tribute

George’s Majestic Lounge
Music
Friday, November 18
Friday, November 18
Friday, November 18
Friday, November 18
07:00 pm

J Ray Davis

Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar
Music
Friday, November 18
Friday, November 18
07:30 pm

UA Opera Theatre: Gianni Schicchi

Faulkner Performing Arts Center
Music
Friday, November 18
Friday, November 18
07:30 pm

UA Theatre: God of Carnage

UA – University Theatre
Performance
Friday, November 18
Friday, November 18
07:30 pm

Mike Ryan

JJ’s Live
Music
Friday, November 18
Friday, November 18
07:30 pm
Performance
Friday, November 18
Friday, November 18
08:00 pm

Dirty Flannel Shirt

JJ’s Grill on Steamboat
Music
Friday, November 18
Friday, November 18
Friday, November 18
Friday, November 18
08:00 pm

Keith Nicholson

JJ’s Grill – Springdale
Music
Friday, November 18
Friday, November 18
08:00 pm
Music
Friday, November 18
Friday, November 18
08:30 pm

Take Cover

JJ’s Grill on Dickson
Music
Friday, November 18
Friday, November 18
09:00 pm
Music
Friday, November 18
Friday, November 18
09:30 pm
Music
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
07:00 am
Community
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
10:00 am
Family
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
12:00 pm
Art
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
12:00 pm
Sports
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
01:00 pm

Forest Therapy Walk

Mount Sequoyah Center
Activity
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
02:00 pm
Performance
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
02:00 pm

Mountain Street Stage: The Gravel Yard

Fayetteville Public Library
Music
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
03:30 pm
Performance
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
06:00 pm

Brentwood Bluegrass Show and Jam

Brentwood Community Building
Music
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
06:00 pm

Comedian Mat Alano-Martin

The Grove Comedy Club – Lowell
Comedy
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
06:30 pm
Sports
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
07:30 pm
Performance
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
08:00 pm
Music
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
08:00 pm

SADONNA: Miguel Gutierrez

The Momentary – Bentonville
Performance
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
08:30 pm

Frisky Squirrels

JJ’s Grill on Dickson
Music
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
09:00 pm

Cody Canada & The Departed

George’s Majestic Lounge
Music
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19
09:00 pm
Music
Sunday, November 20
Sunday, November 20
11:30 am
Art
Sunday, November 20
Sunday, November 20
02:00 pm
Art
Sunday, November 20
Sunday, November 20
02:00 pm
Performance
Sunday, November 20
Sunday, November 20
02:00 pm

UA Theatre: God of Carnage

UA – University Theatre
Performance
Sunday, November 20
Sunday, November 20
02:00 pm

Reception for Protecting Our Peace

Faulkner Performing Arts Center
Art
Sunday, November 20
Sunday, November 20
02:00 pm

An Afternoon with the Composer

Fayetteville Public Library
Music
Sunday, November 20
Sunday, November 20
03:00 pm
Music
Sunday, November 20
Sunday, November 20
03:00 pm
Sports
Sunday, November 20
Sunday, November 20
03:00 pm

UA Opera Theatre: Gianni Schicchi

Faulkner Performing Arts Center
Music
Sunday, November 20
Sunday, November 20
05:00 pm
Performance
Sunday, November 20
Sunday, November 20
05:00 pm
Community
Sunday, November 20
Sunday, November 20