This week is gonna rule. How do I know? Let me count the ways.
The weather is absolutely incredible right now. Go outside right now if you don’t believe me.
The Dalai Lama is coming to town for a panel discussion, and a keynote address at Bud Walton Arena on the University of Arkansas campus on Wednesday.
It’s University of Arkansas Graduation weekend, and a lot of hard-working students will be getting their well-earned degrees. They’ll also be celebrating their butts off.
There’s a ton of good live music to see in town, the Block Street Block Party is coming up, and if you’re a University of Arkansas student, finals will be over on Friday (if not before).
There are a lot more reasons this week is going to be amazing below. See for yourself.
Arts & Events

The
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “
Good Morning Fayetteville” networking event at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday at Arkansas Physical Health & Rehab.

Slightly Stoopid, Dumstaphunk, Bob Schneider, Big Uns, The Odds, Jon Shorter Band, Randall Shreve, Memphis Pencils, and more are at
George’s this week.
Schedule.
Hugo’s will be open Sunday, May 22 for the Block Street Block Party. They’re hosting a “Baggo for Burgers” competition, too. Win some free food!
JJ’s Grill has Wiley Seeger, Jeff Fox, Cook County, Russ Hutchison, Clint Scrivner, and Maud Crawford
this week. Free live music!
Ozark Natural Foods is hosting a
cooking demonstration with Daniel Klein of the Perennial Plate at 5 p.m. on May 13. The Old 78s will play before the demonstration, starting at 3:30 p.m.
Powerhouse Seafood has Karaoke in the Boars Head Pub on Monday night, and LaFuso is playing Party on the Patio
this Thursday night.
Smoke & Barrel Tavern has Basement Brew, The Brothel Sprouts, Memphis Pencils, Messy Sparkles, and Black Pearl
this week. Badical.
Walton Arts Center has the puppet show, “Swimmy, Frederick and Inch By Inch,” on
Saturday at 10 a.m.
Drink Specials

The patio is open at
Buster Belly’s. They’ve got $2 beers, well drinks, margaritas and summer brews
every day from 4-7 p.m., too.

Frozen margaritas and draft beers are just $2
every Tuesday night at
Flying Burrito Co.
Kingfish has $1 beers
every day, and giant 32-oz. beers for just $3.

All bottles and well drinks are $2.50 every Thursday night at
Mickey Finn’s.
More specials.
Food & Dining

Try a new Crabby Pot, served every Friday night at the
Fayetteville Clarion Inn. There are
four to choose from, including Snow Crab, Dungeness Crab, King Crab, or The Triple (including all three).

Do you like Indian food?
Ella’s has an
Indian Buffet every Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Emelia’s Kitchen has a
new Mazza Menu, featuring $3.99 appetizers, and $5.99 entrees. Served Monday-Wednesday from 4-6 p.m., and Saturday from 2-6 p.m.
Hjem Restaurant will be set up in front of the restaurant during the Fayetteville Farmers’ Market Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Stop by for something delicious.

Pulled pork, brisket, chicken breast, hot links and Kielbasa sausage, topped with coleslaw, jalapenos, and cheese on one sandwich? It’s called
the Mennacke, and it’s only at
Lucky Luke’s.

Did you know that in addition to delicious BBQ,
Penguin Ed’s can also cater your party with burgers, fried catfish, vegetarian dishes,
and more? Well, they can.

Bring a canned food item to
Sassy’s Red House, and be entered into a drawing to see Widespread Panic at the BOK Center in Tulsa. The
food drive is benefiting Salvation Army of NWA.

Have you tried the new
Slim Chickens on Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville? It’s pretty fancy.
Now Hiring
Greenhouse Grille is
now hiring experienced servers with open availability, and great attitudes. Apply in person at 481 S. School Avenue.
Real Estate

A couple units will be available at
Molly Court Apartments from
AMA on June 1. They are just two blocks from Wilson Park, and start at $375 per month.
Shopping

Select
spring styles of TOMS have been marked down at
Masons this week. Lilac/black Passport, and Journey TOMS are $10 off, too.

Lots of new summer dresses, shorts, t-shirts and more are in at
Riffraff.
Here are pictures, to prove it.
Bandeau tops, in assorted colors are now available at
Something Urban for just $12.99 each.

Get your Dalai Lama shirt at
Zortees this week, and 100% of the proceeds go to the Tibetan children refugees in India.
Here’s the design.
More Sales & Specials
The Eye Center has extended its
25% off sunglass sale through the month of May. You’re gonna need some this week.
News

Pretty sure that
Adventure Subaru has found the worst weatherman ever. Or the best. Watch the videos
right here.

Can’t take off work for your eye appointment?
Austin Vision Care is open every other Saturday for your convenience.

Don’t sit around through allergy season feeling sorry for yourself. Stop by one of
Ozark Urgent Care’s two locations in Northwest Arkansas. They can help.