Friday, April 15

Cirque Italia
Courtesy photo
The circus is in town this weekend. Cirque Italia, self-described as an ‘Italian Water Circus’ is set up at Mae Farm near Lake Fayetteville. This is our favorite part of their description of the show: “Breathtaking Twins will fly high in the sky like beautifully colored birds of paradise. Our Laserman will be causing all kinds of explosions with his laser guns, maybe to scare away the large dinosaur that has invaded the show!” Here’s more info.
How about some theatre? TheatreSquared will perform Rapture, Blister, Burn all weekend at Nadine Baum Studios. Also, the UA theatre department will be performing Green Day’s American Idiot at the University Theatre on campus.
Music-wise, Stephen Neeper & the Wild Hearts are at Kingfish, Boom Kinetic is at George’s, and Matt Smith Group is at Smoke & Barrel.
There’s a mother-son art show at Local Color Gallery, featuring work by Margot and Alexander Moulton, and music by Joey Farr.
Full list
3:00 pm |
ByrdfestByrd’s Adventure Center |
Music |
5:30 pm |
Aimee Odum presents “In Rift”UA Fine Arts Center Gallery |
Art |
6:00 pm |
Arkansas softball vs. AuburnBogle Park |
Sponsor |
6:00 pm |
Joe Giles / Nace BrothersGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
6:30 pm |
Arkansas baseball vs. FloridaBaum Stadium |
Sports |
7:00 pm |
Melody PondArsaga’s at The Depot |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Opening reception for “InverseArsaga’s at The Depot |
Art |
7:00 pm |
Spotlight Talks – Tod Williams and Billie TsienCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art |
Art |
7:30 pm |
Cirque Italia ‘Italian Water Circus’Mae Farm |
Activity |
7:30 pm |
Green Day’s American IdiotUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
Southtown Comedy ShowNomads Music Lounge |
Comedy |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: Rapture, Blister, BurnNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Junction 80Core Public House |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Stephen Neeper & the Wild HeartsKingfish |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Boom KineticGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Matt Smith GroupSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Shoplift / Mead Ends / The ChadsBackspace |
Music |
10:00 pm |
Project Aspect / Unlimited Gravity / DJ Mikey RodgeRyleigh’s |
Music |
Saturday, April 16

There’s a big ol’ party on Dickson Street Saturday. Springfest, the annual street party and celebration of spring, will begin at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast in the WAC lot. After that, there are tons of activities planned, including lots of live music, a dog parade, a 5k race, an Ozark Brewers Guild beer garden, a kids activity area, bed races, and more.
The annual Renaissance Faire of the Ozarks will begin at 10 a.m. at the Washington County Fairgrounds on Saturday.
Music-wise, renowned guitarist and soul/jazz/blues/r&b musician Keb’Mo’ will perform at the Walton Arts Center, Ocean Disco and Cosmic-American are at Ryleigh’s, and Buku , Psymbionic, and No F^ces will perform at George’s.
Full list
7:00 am |
Heart WalkArvest Ballpark |
Fundraiser |
7:00 am |
Saturday Farmers’ MarketFayetteville Square |
Community |
7:00 am |
SpringfestDickson Street |
Activity |
9:00 am |
Ozark Native Plant SaleOzark Natural Foods |
Sponsor |
10:00 am |
Renaissance Faire of the OzarksWashington County Fairgrounds |
Activity |
10:30 am |
Super Saturday: Arts Live Showcase – AnnieFayetteville Public Library |
Performance |
11:00 am |
Reading with the RazorbacksFayetteville Public Library |
Family |
1:00 pm |
Arkansas softball vs. AuburnBogle Park |
Sports |
1:30 pm |
Cirque Italia ‘Italian Water Circus’Mae Farm |
Activity |
2:00 pm |
Arkansas baseball vs. FloridaBaum Stadium |
Sports |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared: Rapture, Blister, BurnNadine Baum Studios |
Music |
3:00 pm |
ByrdfestByrd’s Adventure Center |
Music |
4:00 pm |
Non-Degree Percussion Recital: Caleb EvansStella Boyle Smith Concert Hall |
Performance |
4:30 pm |
Cirque Italia ‘Italian Water Circus’Mae Farm |
Activity |
5:30 pm |
Tipi Talks: Living in Two WorldsMuseum of Native American History |
Activity |
7:00 pm |
Danny MullenFoghorn’s on 15th |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Ocean Disco / Cosmic-AmericanRyleigh’s |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Cirque Italia ‘Italian Water Circus’Mae Farm |
Activity |
7:30 pm |
Green Day’s American IdiotUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
Opera Theatre & University Symphony OrchestraFaulkner Performing Arts Center |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: Rapture, Blister, BurnNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Justin Driggers / Joshua SmithNomads Music Lounge |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Keb’ Mo’Walton Arts Center |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Melody PondDickson Street Pub |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Buku / Psymbionic / No F^cesGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
9:00 pm |
DeFranceKingfish |
Music |
9:00 pm |
DJ M. BolezSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
Sunday, April 17

Photo: Facebook.com/Fayettechill
Student-run radio station KXUA will host a Local Music Appreciation Day party at George’s Sunday night, featuring performances by folk/punk artist Gnarlos, bluegrass/folk trio Trumann Rail Boys, psychedelic/pop band Moonsong, and locals Bob for Apples.
Have you ever seen a Tibetan sand mandala ceremony? You’ll get a chance this weekend, where Tibetan monks will be starting one at Fayettechill Basecamp at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Here’s a bit more info.
Full list:
10:00 am |
Renaissance Faire of the OzarksWashington County Fairgrounds |
Activity |
1:00 pm |
Arkansas softball vs. AuburnBogle Park |
Sports |
1:00 pm |
Degree Recital: Ryan KeyStella Boyle Smith Concert Hall |
Performance |
1:30 pm |
Cirque Italia ‘Italian Water Circus’Mae Farm |
Activity |
2:00 pm |
Green Day’s American IdiotUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
North Shore Pavilion DedicationIllinois River Watershed Sanctuary |
Activity |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared: Rapture, Blister, BurnNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
3:00 pm |
NWA Readers Without Borders Book DiscussionFayetteville Public Library |
|
3:00 pm |
Tibetan Sand Mandala ceremonyFayettechill Clothing Company |
Activity |
4:30 pm |
Cirque Italia ‘Italian Water Circus’Mae Farm |
Activity |
5:00 pm |
Momentum ExhibitCommunity Creative Center |
Art |
6:00 pm |
KXUA Local Music Appreciation DayGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
6:30 pm |
HOWLNightbird Books |
Literary |
10:00 pm |
Jonathan Scales FourchestraRyleigh’s |
Music |