Friday, Nov. 10

NWA Fashion Week / Photo: Miles Witt Boyer
Ozark Off Road Cyclists are celebrating 20 years of playing in the dirt this weekend with a party at George’s Majestic Lounge on Friday night. There will be music by Jeff Fox and the Man On the Wall, Earl and Them, and Isayah’s All-Stars, a live auction, bike raffles, and more. Admission is $5, and proceeds benefit the organization.
The Razorback men’s basketball team kick off their season tonight. The Hogs will take on Samford at 7 p.m. Friday night at Bud Walton Arena. They also play Sunday night versus Bucknell.
The second night of NWA Fashion Week is set for Friday night as well at Drake Field. The runway will feature looks by Richard Cotto, Vestas, Down Right Denim, Chavon Shree, Brittany Nicole, and more. As of Friday morning, there were still tickets available. Here’s more info about the show.
There are a few chances to catch a good play this weekend. The one man show “Krapp’s Last Tape” continues its run in the intimate setting at The Nines, and UA Theatre will open their version of the hit show (written by former Fayettevillian Jason Moore), Avenue Q. Also, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas continues it’s run at the Walton Arts Center.
Wanna hear some stories about strippers? Local storytelling troupe That’s What She Said will be telling them Friday night at Sunrise Stage. Tickets are $15.
George’s has an show with Nashville prog/funk/rock band Backup Planet on Friday night. Tickets are $10.
Full list
10:30 am |
Arkansas women’s basketball vs. Sam Houston StateBud Walton Arena |
Sports |
4:00 pm |
Guest Artist Recital: Eugene Osadchy / Anastasia MarkinaStella Boyle Smith Concert Hall |
Performance |
6:00 pm |
Marine Corps Birthday BallHoliday Inn Convention Center – Springdale |
Fundraiser |
6:00 pm |
Member ThisBear’s Place |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Ozark Off Road Cyclists: Trail RocksGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Fundraiser |
7:00 pm |
Arkansas men’s basketball vs. SamfordBud Walton Arena |
Sports |
7:00 pm |
Hip Hop: Jasper LoganStage 18 |
Music |
7:00 pm |
NWA Fashion Week – The Fall ShowsDrake Field Airport |
Community |
7:30 pm |
Bria SkonbergWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
Samuel Beckett’s “Krapp’s Last Tape”The Nines |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
UA Theatre: Avenue QUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Dolly Spartans / Top Nachos / Number Stations / PrahnasBackspace |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Irving Berlin’s White ChristmasWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Joshin The GiantsDickson Street Pub |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Southtown Comedy: Josh CocksNomads |
Comedy |
8:00 pm |
The Jackson Jennings 5Black Apple Crossing – Springdale |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Mary Heather & the SinnersJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Mike & GradyJJ’s on Steamboat |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Backup Planet / Steady FlowGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
9:00 pm |
DJ Merl ItoSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Press Start w/ No.FacesAxis Lounge |
Music |
Saturday, Nov. 11

Unknown Hinson / Courtesy
The second to last Saturday outdoor Fayetteville Farmers’ Market on the square is happening this weekend. Get up there and enjoy it while it lasts.
The annual Fayetteville Half Marathon is this weekend as well. This year’s race will begin and end on campus, with the finish line set up at The Garden’s. Here’s more about this year’s race.
“History Comes Alive” will return this year for another round of actors portraying some of Fayetteville’s founders and civic leaders who are buried at Evergreen Cemetery. Performances are scheduled at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11-12. Admission is $10 and tickets can be purchased at the door, at artlabtheatre.com or at the Fayetteville Visitors Bureau.
Music-wise, songwriter, singer, and voice actor Unknown Hinson is in town for a 9 p.m. show at Smoke & Barrel Tavern, songwriter Dana Cooper will perform at Sunrise Stage, and Springfield, Mo-based 90s coverband The Mixtapes will perform at George’s.
There’s more below. Click around down there for details.
Full list:
7:00 am |
Saturday Fayetteville Farmers’ MarketFayetteville Square |
Community |
7:15 am |
Fayetteville Half MarathonUA campus |
Activity |
10:30 am |
Playing in the Dirt – Mt. Kessler Group RideKessler Mountain |
Activity |
10:30 am |
Super Saturday: Music with Shannon WurstFayetteville Public Library |
Family |
11:00 am |
Free cooking class: Vegan & Gluten-free HolidaysOzark Natural Foods |
Sponsor |
2:00 pm |
History Comes AliveEvergreen Cemetery |
Community |
2:00 pm |
Irving Berlin’s White ChristmasWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
3:00 pm |
Haunted Northwest ArkansasNightbird Books |
Literary |
5:00 pm |
Art Reception: Shelley Mouber – “Crear de Pequenos Pedazos”Nomads |
Art |
5:00 pm |
Ozark Folkways FriendraiserOzark Folkways |
Fundraiser |
6:00 pm |
Jer’s Itty-Bitty Big Jazz BandSassafras Springs Vineyard |
Music |
6:30 pm |
Light Up the NightUARK Bowl |
Fundraiser |
7:00 pm |
Comedy NightRestoration Church |
Comedy |
7:30 pm |
Samuel Beckett’s “Krapp’s Last Tape”The Nines |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
UA Theatre: Avenue QUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Honey ShuffleDickson Street Pub |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Irving Berlin’s White ChristmasWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
KimraThe Odd Soul – Springdale |
Music |
8:00 pm |
The Stand-Up/Stay-Up Comedy Show: Josh CocksBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale |
Comedy |
8:30 pm |
Black River PearlThe Roost |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Mark Shields & Good Co.JJ’s on Steamboat |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Take CoverJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Mixtapes / Steady FlowGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Unknown HinsonSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
Sunday, Nov. 12
1:00 pm |
Arkansas women’s basketball vs. SamfordBud Walton Arena |
Sports |
1:00 pm |
Sierra Star & Wavy DavyTerra Studios |
Music |
2:00 pm |
2nd Sunday Local Author Jeremy SparksFayetteville Public Library |
Literary |
2:00 pm |
History Comes AliveEvergreen Cemetery |
Community |
2:00 pm |
Irving Berlin’s White ChristmasWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
UA Theatre: Avenue QUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
5:00 pm |
Arkansas men’s basketball vs. BucknellBud Walton Arena |
Sports |
7:30 pm |
Samuel Beckett’s “Krapp’s Last Tape”The Nines |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
UA Theatre: Avenue QUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Open MicDickson Street Pub |
Music |