Friday, Dec. 16

Courtesy, TheatreSquared
It’s a good weekend to get out and see a show. There are a couple opportunities to see some live theatre in Fayetteville, with TheatreSquared performing their version of the Dickens classic Great Expectations at Nadine Baum Studios, and the touring version of the Broadway hit The Book of Mormon at Walton Arts Center. Here are our reviews of Great Expectations and Book of Mormon, for your reference.
There’s a comedy show in town as well. The regular Southtown Comedy Show is set for 7:30 p.m. at Nomdad’s Music Lounge, and features Cameron Buchholtz (OKC), Madison Allen (OKC), Kevin Bennett (Springfield, MO), and locals Brittany Ann Daniels and Zac Slusher.
Music-wise, local songwwriter Barrett Baber is back home for a show at George’s, and Smoke & Barrel has an Americana show with Dylan Earl, Lost John, and Willi Carlisle.
Full list
6:00 pm |
Bill Dollar & Loose Change / Eric Clapton TributeGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
6:30 pm |
Rachel B Table for ThreeMojo’s Pints & Pies |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Southtown Comedy ShowNomads Music Lounge |
Comedy |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: Great ExpectationsNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
The Book of MormonWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Wolf & Bear Presents: Winter BashBackspace |
Music |
8:30 pm |
412 WestJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Naughty For Nice Benefit for MusiciansStage 18 |
Fundraiser |
8:30 pm |
Ouachita River BandJJ’s Grill |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Barrett Baber / Gable BradleyGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Dylan Earl / Lost John / Willi CarlisleSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Escape Tones / HartsteinRyleigh’s |
Music |
Saturday, Dec. 17

Andy Frasco / Photo: Clayton Taylor
The live-theatre shows we mentioned above also continue on Saturday, and there’s some good music in town as well.
Troubadour, entertainer and maniac Andy Frasco is back in town for a show at George’s, and there are some good rock bands at Smoke & Barrel with Youth Pastor and Molten Mama.
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Full list
9:00 am |
Fayetteville Farmers’ Market (indoor)Ozark Natural Foods |
Community |
9:00 am |
Ozark Off-Road Cyclists Volunteer OpportunityGregory Park |
Community |
10:30 am |
Super Saturday: Sweets with SantaFayetteville Public Library |
Family |
11:00 am |
Artists’ Gift Market & Open HouseTri Cycle Farms |
Art |
11:00 am |
Wreaths Across AmericaFayetteville National Cemetery |
Community |
2:00 pm |
The Book of MormonWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared: Great ExpectationsNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
6:00 pm |
STRATA: by Whitney JohnstonLocal Color Studio Gallery |
Art |
7:00 pm |
Drew Truelock / Crystal World / The Licks / Mat SmileyNomads Music Lounge |
Fundraiser |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: Great ExpectationsNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
The Book of MormonWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
9:00 pm |
Holiday Showdown with Andy FrascoGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Youth Pastor / Molten MamaSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
Sunday, Dec. 18
Full list:
1:00 pm |
Environment and Climate Change Community MeetingOMNI Center |
Community |
1:00 pm |
Jolly Holiday Museum Store Sale and Open HouseClinton House Museum |
Community |
2:00 pm |
Holiday concert: Melody PondFayetteville Public Library |
Music |
2:00 pm |
The Book of MormonWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared: Great ExpectationsNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
5:30 pm |
Cherokee Benefit DinnerSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church |
Fundraiser |
6:30 pm |
HOWLNightbird Books |
Literary |
7:00 pm |
RozenbridgeMaxine’s Tap Room |
Music |
7:30 pm |
The Book of MormonWalton Arts Center |
Performance |