Friday, April 28

Birds of Chicago / Courtesy
There’s a very cool family-oriented show happening at Walton Arts Center Friday night. The Moon’s A Balloon, created by Patch Theatre Company of Australia, is set for 7 p.m., and there’s some fun pre-show activities starting at 6 p.m. with University of Arkansas S.P.A.C.E. Hogs, Trike Theatre, and some other cool stuff. Here’s more info.
Some standout performers from Fayetteville Roots Festival are back in town for a show on Friday night. Birds of Chicago will perform at the new(ish) venue, Stage 18, on Center Street with fellow Roots Fest vet, Raina Rose. Tickets are $18. Here’s a bit more info.
High energy performers Calliope Musicals are back in town for a house show at The Syc House Friday night. Just watch this.
Full list
6:00 pm |
Arkansas baseball vs. Ole MissBaum Stadium |
Sports |
6:00 pm |
Dave Smith TrioCore Public House – Springdale |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Earl & Them / Joe Giles & The HomewreckersGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
7:00 pm |
The Moon’s A BalloonWalton Arts Center |
Family |
7:00 pm |
VDHBear’s Place |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Oran Etkin: What’s New? Reimagining Benny GoodmanWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
Shake Russell & Michael HearneSunrise Guitars |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Birds of Chicago / Raina RoseStage 18 |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Fayetteville Square DanceBackspace |
Activity |
8:00 pm |
Goldfish Waterslide / Open FieldsNomads Music Lounge |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Jimmy GarrettEmma Ave. Bar & Tap |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Matt DoddDickson Street Pub |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Rachel B Table for 3Mojo’s Pints & Pies |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Twista / Mic AdamsTeatro Scarpino |
Music |
8:30 pm |
David Bright BandKingfish |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Filthy HabitJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Jamie Wolfe & the WranglersJJ’s Grill |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Laugh Track and FieldUA campus |
Comedy |
9:00 pm |
Calliope MusicalsThe Syc House |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Josh Hoyer & The Soul ColossalSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
Saturday, April 29

Arkansauce
Photo: Jeremy Scott
The UA’s Springtime of Youth music festival is supposedly a rain or shine event, and that will likely be put to the test on Saturday. With several inches of rain in the forecast, it’s going to be a muddy one this year at the Washington County Fairgrounds. BIG SEAN will headline this year’s festival, with performances by Young the Giant, Whethan, Caitlyn Smith, Brother Moses, Molten Mama, and DJ C. Hadley also scheduled. Music begins at 4 p.m.
The Arkansas Spring Football Game scheduled for Saturday will also be affected by the rain. The game has been moved indoors, and is not open to the public. It will be televised by the SEC Network, however. Kickoff is at noon.
Local comedy troupe That’s What She Said will perform one of their final shows of their second season Saturday night at George’s. Here’s more info about that.
Music-wise, Jesse Aycock is in town for a show at Smoke & Barrel, and there’s a DIY show at Lalaland with Witchsister, Groaners, and Esc.
There’s a ton more below. Click around down there for details.
Full list:
7:00 am |
Fayetteville Farmers’ MarketFayetteville Square |
Community |
8:00 am |
Plant SaleBotanical Garden of the Ozarks |
Community |
8:45 am |
Iron Pig FestivalDrake Field Airport |
Sports |
9:00 am |
Volunteer opportunity: Mountain bike trail buildingGregory Park |
Community |
10:30 am |
Super Saturday: Save the Frogs DayFayetteville Public Library |
Family |
1:00 pm |
Charles Alison Reading & BooksigningNightbird Books |
Literary |
1:00 pm |
People’s Climate March NWAWashington County Courthouse |
Community |
1:00 pm |
Warford/Mader Family Crawfish Boil and musicGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Fundraiser |
2:00 pm |
Dickson St. Pup CrawlDickson Street |
Community |
3:00 pm |
Springtime of Youth FestivalWashington County Fairgrounds |
Music |
4:00 pm |
Arkansas baseball vs. Ole MissBaum Stadium |
Sports |
6:00 pm |
Bill Thurman CD Release PartyNightbird Books |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Hero Tales Hangar PartyArkansas Air and Military Museum |
Fundraiser |
6:00 pm |
Nasty Women Performance and ClosingStage 18 |
Performance |
7:00 pm |
Last SaturdayAmerican Legion |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
Symphony of Northwest ArkansasWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Comedy Night: That’s What She SaidGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Comedy |
8:00 pm |
Nugstufr / Cosmic Elegy / Midday Static / Lethal Cortex / PhoenixUpNomads Music Lounge |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Stand-Up: Garrett Smalley / Thom Gray / Caroline Ezell / Stetson BanksBackspace |
Comedy |
8:00 pm |
Take The Space / Wini RubiDickson Street Pub |
Music |
8:30 pm |
High Lonesome / Open FieldsKingfish |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Maximum OverdriveJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Take CoverJJ’s Grill |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Jesse Aycock / Lauren Barth / Paul BenjaminSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Witchsister / Groaners / EscLalaland Gallery |
Fundraiser |
Sunday, April 30

Jamie Lou & The Hullabaloo
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It’s a better than average weekend for Sunday entertainment in Fayetteville.
There’s an afternoon show at Nomad’s Music Lounge featuring acoustic performances by Adam Faucett, and local band, The Inner Party.
Russelville band Jamie Lou & The Hullabaloo will celebrate the release of a new EP Sunday night at Maxine’s. Music starts at around 8 p.m., and there’s no cover.
Also Sunday night, L.A. band Bleached is back in town for a show at Backspace. You may remember them from last year’s On the Map Music Fest. They’re awesome.
There’s more below. Do whatever you want.
Full list:
10:00 am |
Fayetteville 5K Poker RunFayetteville Square |
Fundraiser |
1:00 pm |
The BaskinsTerra Studios |
Music |
3:00 pm |
Adam FaucettNomads Music Lounge |
Music |
3:00 pm |
UA Symphonic/Concert Band ConcertFaulkner Performing Arts Center |
Performance |
4:00 pm |
Greater TunaWalton Arts Center |
Comedy |
7:00 pm |
Bleached / No Parents / DOTBackspace |
Music |
7:00 pm |
The Northwest Arkansas Jazz All-StarsWalton Arts Center |
Music |
8:00 pm |
JL & The Hullabaloo / Polyester RobotMaxine’s Tap Room |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Open micDickson Street Pub |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Evil TripletSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |