Friday, Oct. 2
Pretty much any good weekend is best kicked off with a solid happy hour. This weekend, local legend Earl Cate and his band & Them will play happy hour at George’s with fellow locals, The Mudhawks.
Renowned songwriter Buddy Mondlock will perform Friday night at Fayetteville Underground. Mondlock’s songs have been recorded by Buddy’s David Wilcox, Garth Brooks, Janis Ian, Joan Baez, Nanci Griffith and Peter, Paul and Mary, to name a few. Admission is $12.
An all-star group of local musicians are coming together to perform a Pink Floyd tribute Friday night at George’s. Tickets are $10, and it’s an 18 and up show.
Friday, October 2
3:00 pm |
Crossroads Farmers’ MarketTrinity United Methodist Church |
Community |
5:00 pm |
Paul Price – Harp guitarEmelia’s Kitchen |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Earl & Them / MudhawksGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
7:00 pm |
CAC & BurnettLocals 479 |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Lecture: Ethel Goodstein-Murphree — “Sex and the Celanese House”Crystal Bridges |
Art |
7:30 pm |
Buddy MondlockFayetteville Underground |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Paper Jam BandKingfish |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Jim MillsJJ’s Grill |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Pink Floyd tributeGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
Saturday, Oct. 3
The Fayetteville Public Library’s True Lit Festival kicks off this weekend with several events. There’s a public performances by songwriter Joe Crookston, songwriting workshops, writing workshops, and more scheduled on Saturday. Here’s a full schedule.
Country singer (sort-of), voice actor, and weirdo Unknown Hinson will perform at Smoke & Barrel Tavern on Saturday night. Hinson is best known for his voice work as the lead character on the Cartoon Network series Squidbillies, and for touring around the country with the likes of Hank Williams III and Reverend Horton Heat. He’s also apparently Billy Bob Thorton’s favorite songwriter. Admission is $30 at the door.
The 27th annual Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival is taking place near Agri Park in Fayetteville. This year, more than 6,000 high school, collegiate, and amateur runners will participate in the event. Here’s a schedule of events.
Saturday, October 3
7:00 am |
Saturday Farmers’ MarketFayetteville Square |
Community |
8:00 am |
Purple for a Purpose 5K & Fun RunArvest Ballpark |
Fundraiser |
8:30 am |
Yoga in the GardenBotanical Garden of the Ozarks |
Activity |
9:00 am |
Farmers’ Market YogaFayetteville Underground |
Activity |
9:00 am |
True Lit: Fayetteville Montessori Art WallFayetteville Public Library |
Literary |
10:00 am |
True Lit: Magazines: Best Secret in the Publishing WorldFayetteville Public Library |
Literary |
10:30 am |
Family Songster Concert with Joe CrookstonFayetteville Public Library |
Family |
11:00 am |
True Lit: Cartooning for Teens with Cole ClosserFayetteville Public Library |
Literary |
1:00 pm |
True Lit: Graphic Narrative: An OverviewFayetteville Public Library |
Literary |
1:00 pm |
True Lit: Songwriting Creativity Adventure Camp with Joe CrookstonFayetteville Public Library |
Music |
5:00 pm |
Paul Price – Harp guitarEmelia’s Kitchen |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Guest Artist: April Golliver, mezzo soprano & Babette Belter, clarinetStella Boyle Smith Concert Hall |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Crosby, Stark & NashLocals 479 |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Joe Crookston Public ConcertFayetteville Public Library |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Liam McMahonArsaga’s at The Depot |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Hay Fever by Noel CowardUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
8:30 pm |
Jim MillsJJ’s Grill |
Music |
8:30 pm |
VoxanaKingfish |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Moon Taxi / Backup PlanetGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Rachel Mallin and The Wild Type / Brother MosesJR’s Lightbulb Club |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Unknown HinsonSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
10:00 pm |
Coyote Union / Man’s Red FireRyleigh’s |
Music |
Sunday Oct. 4
Maxine’s Tap Room’s popular Singled Out show, featuring performances and interviews with local bands, returns this week. East of Zion will perform and answer the questions this time. It starts at 7 p.m., and there’s no cover.
Also in music Sunday night, Nate Hancock, Randall Shreve, and Sarah Hughes will play at George’s, and Nick Shoulders and Kiel Grove are at Smoke & Barrel.
Sunday, October 4
11:00 am |
Bluegrass w/ Ethan BushNomads Music Lounge |
Music |
2:00 pm |
Hay Fever by Noel CowardUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
3:00 pm |
Kids’ Concert and Art Reception with Joe CrookstonFayetteville Public Library |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Singled Out: East of ZionMaxine’s Tap Room |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Open mic nightDickson Street Pub |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Nate Hancock / Randall Shreve / Sarah HughesGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Nick Shoulders / Kiel GroveSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |