Friday, Feb. 24

David Dondero / Courtesy photo
Songwriter David Dondero, who NPR called “one of the 10 best living songwirters,” is in town for a show at the Heartbreak House (formerly the Good Folk House) on Block Avenue. Local songwriter Ryan Pickop will open the show. Here’s more info.
Grammy award winning group Third Coast Percussion will perform at Walton Arts Center this weekend. Here’s ticket info.
Finnish YouTube sensations, Steve N’ Seagulls, is back in town for a show at George’s Majestic Lounge Friday night. They were here a few months ago, and freaked everyone out with their incredible musicianship. Here they are covering Thunderstruck.
There’s more below. Click around down there for details.
Full list
6:00 pm |
Crescent City Combo / Dr. NOLA and the SoulshakersGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
6:30 pm |
The Diamond Awards MasqueradePratt Place Inn and Barn |
Fundraiser |
7:00 pm |
Fuggins Wheat BandBlack Apple Crossing |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Old Dime BoxBear’s Place |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Upright Citizens BrigadeUA campus |
Comedy |
7:30 pm |
Dave Bright BandMojo’s Pints & Pies |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Michael TisdaleDickson 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 |
David Dondero / Ryan PickopHeartbreak House |
Music |
8:00 pm |
February Fayetteville Square DanceBackspace |
Activity |
8:00 pm |
Third Coast PercussionWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
8:30 pm |
BottleRocketJJ’s Grill |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Jeff Fox BandJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Friction Fridays w/ Purp Loder & AlluroDickson Street Social Club |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Matt Smith GroupSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Steve N’ SeagullsGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
Saturday, Feb. 25

Staff photo
The 12th Annual Chilirhea chili cook off is taking place Saturday at the Fayetteville Town Center. The event raises tens of thousands of dollars for Alzheimers research every year.
Also on Saturday, the annual Fat Saturday Parade of Fools will make its way from the square, down Block Avenue, and onto Dickson Street beginning at 2 p.m. There will be floats.
Last Saturday Fayetteville, the monthly variety show featuring music, comedy, storytelling, and more, is back at their new home at the American Legion Post this week. Entertainment includes Youth Pastor, Caleb Martin, Stetson Banks, and Pride of the Thicket. Here’s more.
There’s more below. Click around down there for details.
Full list:
9:00 am |
Fayetteville Farmers’ Market (indoor)Ozark Natural Foods |
Community |
10:30 am |
Super Saturday: Read Across AmericaFayetteville Public Library |
Family |
12:00 pm |
12th Annual ChilirheaFayetteville Town Center |
Fundraiser |
12:00 pm |
Unite Against Racism Block PartyFayetteville Underground |
Community |
1:00 pm |
Color for a CauseLocal Color Studio Gallery |
Fundraiser |
2:00 pm |
Fat Saturday Parade of FoolsDickson Street |
Community |
6:30 pm |
That’s What She Said: Love BitesStage 18 |
Comedy |
7:00 pm |
Last Saturday: Youth Pastor / Caleb Martin / Stetson Banks / Pride of the ThicketAmerican Legion |
Music |
7:30 pm |
GutaMojo’s Pints & Pies |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Joey FarrDickson Street Pub |
Music |
7:30 pm |
MVP Jazz QuartetWalton Arts Center |
Music |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: DetroitNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
UA Theatre: Lysistrata by AristophanesUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Day After Mourning /The Violet Hour / Scorned / Tyler ArenderNomads Music Lounge |
Music |
8:00 pm |
High LonesomeBlack Apple Crossing |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Bastards of Suspense / Prahnas / Molasses DisasterBackspace |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Lou Dog – Sublime TributeGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
9:00 pm |
MudhawkSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
9:30 pm |
Jamie Wolfe & the WranglersJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
9:30 pm |
Mike & GradyJJ’s Grill |
Music |
Sunday, Feb. 26
PBS stars the Wild Kratts are in town for several performances at Walton Arts Center this weekend. Here’s more info.
Also on Sunday, there’s music at Maxine’s with Opal Agafia & the Sweet Nothings.
There’s more below. Click around down there for details.
Full list:
1:00 pm |
Wild Kratts – Live!Walton Arts Center |
Family |
2:00 pm |
Black America Since MLK: And Still I RiseFayetteville Public Library |
Community |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared: DetroitNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
UA Theatre: Lysistrata by AristophanesUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
4:30 pm |
Wild Kratts – Live!Walton Arts Center |
Family |
7:00 pm |
Opal Agafia & the Sweet NothingsMaxine’s Tap Room |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Singled Out: Cadillac JacksonFossil Cove Brewing |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Open MicDickson Street Pub |
Music |