As much as we try to assure you otherwise, some of you guys aren’t gonna believe anything we say today.
It’s April Fools’ Day, and several of us have already been duped by Google Motion, the “silent movie” button on YouTube, or one of today’s other shenanigans.
We can assure you that everything on the list below is really happening in Fayetteville this weekend. You’re just gonna have to trust us on this one.
Friday
George’s Majestic Lounge is celebrating its 84th birthday this weekend. The party kicks off at happy hour with Big Smith, who’ll also play a late night show. Vince Herman’s Great American Taxi will take the stage afterwards.
Flipoff Pirates will be melting faces at Smoke & Barrel Tavern Friday night. They’ve been appearing on our calendar a little more frequently lately, which is awesome if you like funkiness.
If you haven’t seen Real Live Tigers in a while, consider checking out their new(ish) lineup at the Lightbulb Club Friday night. Swimming and Taifas are playing, too.
According to a Facebook event created by Speakeasy, the club is becoming a gay bar. Their official “Coming Out Party” is happening tonight.
There’s a big comedy show at the UARK Ballroom, featuring local comedians Troy Gittings, Ryan Abshire, Brett Robinson (Expendables of Comedy), and Christy Hall (Phunbags). Tulsa funnymen Jack Maerrywell, and Steven King are also on the bill. Cover is $5.
Saturday
Several of you have been waiting for this one. The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market returns on Saturday, and there’s a big celebration announcement planned for 9 a.m. on the Fayetteville Square. The free Wi-Fi network will be up and running, too.
The second night of George’s birthday weekend celebration features former Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann’s 7 Walkers, which includes an unbelievable all-star lineup of players. Great American Taxi will play again Saturday night.
April is National Poetry Month, and there’s a big reading at Nightbird Books on Saturday to celebrate. Readers include Ashley Anna McHugh, Kaveh Bassiri, Adele Fournet, Autumn Tolbert, Martin Bemberg, Roger Barrett, Sabine Schmidt, Erin Michelle Davis and Brock Mitchell.
Sunday
Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway concludes its run at Walton Arts Center on Sunday, and Goose is at George’s for Monster Mug Night.
There’s a lot more below. As always, feel free to add to the list in the comments.
Happy April Fools’ Day weekend, everyone. Trick somebody.
- Friday, April 1
- Fayetteville Country Club: Fabulous Fayetteville Fashion Show & Ladies Lunch
- Greenhouse Grille: Stevie Tombstone
- Hjem Restaurant: Walter Savage / Yanive Taubenhaus
- Savor: Candy Lee
- Pratt Place Inn & Barn: St. Jude Signature Bash
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Big Smith / Vince Herman’s Great American Taxi
- GoodFolk: Robin & Linda Williams & Their Fine Group
- Rogue Pizza Co.: Ingram Hill / Jon Shorter Band
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Flipoff Pirates
- Teatro Scarpino: FFEAC Creative Economy Group April Fool’s Ball
- Walton Arts Center: Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway
- UARK Ballroom: Fool & The Gang Comedy Show
- LIT: DJ Derrick
- Speakeasy: Coming Out Party
- The Lightbulb Club: Real Live Tigers / Swimming / Taifas
- Saturday, April 2
- Fayetteville Square: Fayetteville Farmers’ Market Opening Day
- Fayetteville Public Library: Mayor’s Trail Tour
- Ozark Natural Foods: “Love Your Heart” Lunch & Learn
- Fayetteville Public Library: Community Read Discussion of The Blue Zone by Dan Buettner
- Walton Arts Center: Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway
- Jammin’ Java: Lightnin’ Resphonics Road Show
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Tyrannosaurus Chicken
- Maxine’s Tap Room: Justin Riley
- Savor: Teddy & Jody
- George’s Majestic Lounge: 7 Walkers / Great American Taxi
- Nightbird Books: Poetry reading to celebrate National Poetry Month
- Rogue Pizza Co.: Friday Maybe Saturday / Well well well
- Teatro Scarpino: Salsa & Latin Dancing with DJ Tony
- Arsaga’s on Crossover: The Rusty Plow Band
- Hjem Restaurant: Sweet Wednesday
- Sunday, April 3
- Greenhouse Grille: Pat Pathoumthong
- Walton Arts Center: Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway
- Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Guest Artist Concert, Michael Burritt – Marimba
- Terra Studios: Jesse Dean
- LIT: Cadillac Jackson
- Pesto Cafe: Shannon Wurst
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Goose
