Friday, Feb. 17

Adam Faucett / Courtesy photo
It’s baseball season! The Diamond Hogs will kick off their 2017 season with a series versus Miami (Ohio) this weekend at Baum Stadium. The first game is Friday afternoon at 3 p.m.
The Circus is in town as well. Well, sorta. Cirque troupe Circus Oz is at the Walton Arts Center, with performances scheduled throughout the weekend. Here’s the schedule.
Little Rock songwriter Adam Faucett and his band, The Tall Grass, will be back in town for the first time in a while at Smoke & Barrel Saturday night. Admission is $5 at the door.
There’s also a big show at George’s with National Park Radio, Lost John, and the Trumann Rail Boys.
Full list
3:00 pm |
Arkansas baseball vs. Miami (Ohio)Baum Stadium |
Sports |
6:00 pm |
Dave SmithCore Public House – Sprindale |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Nace Brothers / MangosteenGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Zachary RyanCore Public House |
Music |
7:00 pm |
‘Member ThisBear’s Place |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Arts Live Theatre: The Sword in the StoneArts Live Theatre |
Family |
7:00 pm |
Opening Exhibition Lecture – Richard Misrach on Border CantosCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art |
Art |
7:30 pm |
BernardusDickson Street Pub |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Southtown Comedy SeriesNomads Music Lounge |
Comedy |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: DetroitNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
UA Theatre: Lysistrata by AristophanesUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
“The Fairest Flame” stage playSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church |
Community |
8:00 pm |
3 Cent GeniusMojo’s Pints & Pies |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Circus Oz: Straight UpWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
8:30 pm |
Fetz FollyJJ’s Grill |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Mr. LuckyJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Adam Faucett & The Tall Grass / Sad PalominoSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
9:00 pm |
National Park Radio / Lost John / Trumann Rail BoysGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
9:00 pm |
PhotosphereBlack Apple Crossing |
Music |
9:00 pm |
The Uh-Huhs / Peace of the Sea / The Theta TheoremBackspace |
Music |
Saturday, Feb. 18

Event poster
If you’re hungry around lunch time on Saturday, you should head to the Washington County Fairgrounds for the second annual Gumbo Cookoff, benefitting JDRF. The event will also include live music by local jazz band, Second Line Strings, and funky-blues band, Mudhawk. Here’s more info.
The Razorback basketball team has a big game on Saturday night as they take on Ole Miss at Bud Walton Arena. Tipoff is at 5 p.m.
Music-wise, George’s as a four band bill on Saturday night with locals Randall Shreve, Molten Mama, Youth Pastor, and Sabrina Lynn Deets from Springfield, Missouri.
Full list:
9:00 am |
Fayetteville Farmers’ Market (indoor)Ozark Natural Foods |
Community |
9:00 am |
Volunteer Opportunity – Mountain bike trail buildingGregory Park |
Community |
9:30 am |
Fourth annual Princess for a Day eventMermaids Seafood Restaurant |
Fundraiser |
10:00 am |
The Bockety World of Henry & BucketWalton Arts Center |
Family |
12:00 pm |
Arkansas baseball vs. Miami (Ohio)Baum Stadium |
Sports |
12:00 pm |
Gumbo CookoffWashington County Fairgrounds |
Fundraiser |
1:00 pm |
Chris Cash Reading & BooksigningNightbird Books |
Literary |
1:30 pm |
The Bockety World of Henry & BucketWalton Arts Center |
Family |
2:00 pm |
Arts Live Theatre: The Sword in the StoneArts Live Theatre |
Family |
2:00 pm |
Circus Oz: Straight UpWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared: DetroitNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
5:00 pm |
Arkansas men’s basketball vs. Ole MissBud Walton Arena |
Sports |
5:00 pm |
Sk8 Your Heart Out Co-Ed Roller Derby Mash UpStarlight Skatium |
Activity |
7:00 pm |
Arts Live Theatre: The Sword in the StoneArts Live Theatre |
Family |
7:00 pm |
Buddy Shute and the MotivatorsBear’s Place |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Frisco Cemetery / Sarah BelcherNomads Music Lounge |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Loren Barrigar & Mark MazengarbSunrise Guitars |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Maria CarrelliDickson Street Pub |
Music |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: DetroitNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
UA Theatre: Lysistrata by AristophanesUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Ashtyn BarbareeEmma Ave. Bar & Tap |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Circus Oz: Straight UpWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Easy MountainMojo’s Pints & Pies |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Ashley McBrydeJJ’s Grill |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Filthy HabitJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Ppoacher Ppoacher / Junk Bomb / The Phlegms / MoldilocksBackspace |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Randall Shreve / Sabrina Lynn Deets / Molten Mama / Youth PastorGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
9:00 pm |
RCK x BLK MKTSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
Sunday, Feb. 19

Yonder Mountain String Band / Photo: CinemaRaven
It’s as busy of a Sunday as we can remember in a long time this weekend.
Local theatre troupe the Artist’s Laboratory Theatre will perform their variety show, the All You Need to Know, at their South Fayetteville home on Sunday night. This time, the subject is Weather.
Music-wise, progressive bluegrass legends Yonder Mountain String Band are back in town for a show at George’s Majestic Lounge. Here’s ticket info.
Yonder Mountain String Band
Full list:
10:30 am |
Super Saturday: The Amazeum!Fayetteville Public Library |
Family |
1:00 pm |
Arkansas baseball vs. Miami (Ohio)Baum Stadium |
Sports |
2:00 pm |
Arts Live Theatre: The Sword in the StoneArts Live Theatre |
Family |
2:00 pm |
Circus Oz: Straight UpWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared: DetroitNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
UA Theatre: Lysistrata by AristophanesUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
3:00 pm |
Book discussion: “Out Stealing Horses”Fayetteville Public Library |
Literary |
3:00 pm |
Mei Zhong / Kathleen Maurer / Hyery HwangStella Boyle Smith Concert Hall |
Performance |
6:00 pm |
Arkansas gymnastics vs. FloridaBarnhill Arena |
Sports |
6:30 pm |
HOWL women’s open micNightbird Books |
Literary |
7:00 pm |
All You Need to Know: WeatherArtist’s Laboratory Theatre |
Performance |
7:00 pm |
Open Mouth Readings: Rebecca Gayle HowellThe Nines |
Literary |
7:00 pm |
Fritz Hutchison Band / Dana LouiseMaxine’s Tap Room |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Open micDickson Street Pub |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Yonder Mountain String BandGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |