Friday, April 22

Bridges of Madison County
Courtesy photo
If you like theatre, this weekend in Fayetteville is for you.
For starters, Walton Arts Center has the hit musical The Bridges of Madison County all weekend. Also, TheatreSquared will conclude their run of Rapture Blister Burn at Nadine Baum Studios, and UA Theatre will perform the musical American Idiot featuring the music of Green Day.
It’s also the weekend for you if you like bike races. The annual Joe Martin Stage Race is happening in town all weekend. Here’s a list of events, with recommendations on where to watch the action.
Music-wise, local prog rock Terminus will celebrate the release of their new EP, Safe Travels, See You Never, on Friday night at Ryleigh’s with Little Rock band, Recognizer.
For bands with the word whiskey in their name, locals Whiskey Grin are at Kingfish, and Texas-based country/southern rock band Whiskey Myers is at George’s.
Full list
6:00 pm |
Steve Pryor / Bel AirsGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Pat Ryan KeyFoghorn’s on 15th |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Green Day’s American IdiotUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: Rapture, Blister, BurnNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Jesse DeanCore Public House |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Stranger to September / Auspicious / Levels / IzunaNomads Music Lounge |
Music |
8:00 pm |
The Bridges of Madison CountyWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
8:30 pm |
Wes HartJJ’s Grill |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Whiskey GrinKingfish |
Music |
9:00 pm |
MudhawkSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Whiskey MyersGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
10:00 pm |
Antartichrist / Mud Lung / Chemical DisciplineJR’s Lightbulb Club |
Music |
10:00 pm |
Recognizer / TerminusRyleigh’s |
Music |
Saturday, April 23

Me Like Bees
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Wanna race? The annual Root Rocket 5k run is set for 8 a.m. on Saturday morning at Root Elementary School. Here’s a bit more about that.
Also in family fun, the annual Champion for Kids Razorfest begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday in the parking lot of Razorback Stadium. The event features games, inflatables, performances, and autographs from Razorback players and mascots. After that, the Razorback Football team will host their annual spring football game at noon.
The Inverse Performance Art Festival will make their Fayetteville debut on Saturday with a “performance walk” at a host of venues in and around the downtown area. Here’s more info.
Music-wise, there are some good shows in Fayetteville Saturday night with Joplin rockers Me Like Bees at Smoke & Barrel, and Texas-based country artist William Clark Green at George’s.
Just up the road in Bentonville, Crystal Bridges will host an Art Night Out Event, featuring live music by excellent locals Smokey & The Mirror, and Little Rockers Amasa Hines. Here’s more.
Full list
7:00 am |
Saturday Farmers’ MarketFayetteville Square |
Community |
8:00 am |
Root Rocket RunRoot Elementary School |
Fundraiser |
9:00 am |
Ozark Native Plant SaleOzark Natural Foods |
Sponsor |
9:45 am |
Beekeeping classGarden Living |
Sponsor |
10:00 am |
Wild About Earth Day – trail cleanup and seed plantingMarion Orton Recycling Center |
Activity |
12:00 pm |
Razorback Football Spring GameRazorback Stadium |
Sports |
2:00 pm |
The Bridges of Madison CountyWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared: Rapture, Blister, BurnNadine Baum Studios |
Music |
7:00 pm |
A Tribute to C D WrightNightbird Books |
Literary |
7:00 pm |
Erin DetherageFoghorn’s on 15th |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Lost JohnArsaga’s at The Depot |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Comedians NWANomads Music Lounge |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Green Day’s American IdiotUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: Rapture, Blister, BurnNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Art Night Out – Rock & Roll on the American Road!Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art |
Art |
8:00 pm |
The Bridges of Madison CountyWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
William Clark Green / Brad Good BandGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Mark Shields & Good Co.JJ’s Grill |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Paper Jam BandKingfish |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Festival of The Local SoloBackspace |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Me Like BeesSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
9:30 pm |
Magnolia Brown / Tornado & The Tire SwingRyleigh’s |
Music |
Sunday, April 24
It’s an election year, and Artist Laboratory Theatre is getting into the spirit with a variety show on the topic this weekend. Their popular All You Need To Know Show is all about Elections this Sunday night at Maxine’s. Show’s at 7 p.m. There’s no cover.
Full list:
12:00 pm |
El Dia de los NinosCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art |
Art |
12:00 pm |
Justin LynnNomads Music Lounge |
Music |
2:00 pm |
The Bridges of Madison CountyWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared: Rapture, Blister, BurnNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
5:00 pm |
Spotlight Talks – The Open Road Photographer Alec SothCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art |
Art |
6:00 pm |
Kessler Gala & Old-Tyme Medicine ShowPratt Place Inn and Barn |
Fundraiser |
6:00 pm |
University of Arkansas Saxophone EnsembleStella Boyle Smith Concert Hall |
Performance |
7:00 pm |
All You Need to Know: ElectionsMaxine’s Tap Room |
Community |
7:00 pm |
Melody PondWasabi |
Music |