Friday, Dec. 1

It’s holiday show season, and there are several of them to check out in Fayetteville this weekend. TheatreSquared has a brand new one that opened this week at Nadine Baum Studios, their version of the Frank Capra classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. Here’s a schedule of performances.
Also in live theatre, Trike Theatre is performing a version of the children’s classic Charlotte’s Web at Walton Arts Center this weekend. Get tickets here.
The University of Arkansas School of Art will host a show at Lalaland Gallery this weekend. The show, titled Completely Subconscious, will feature photography by Abigail Boone, Xiang Geng, Taylor Hedrick, and Sara Black. It opens at 7 p.m. Friday night.
Music-wise, Nomad’s has a show Friday night with local grunge/alternative band, Minivan and Rogers punk band, This Just In, and there’s an EDM show at Axis Lounge with Press Start and No.Faces.
Full list
6:00 pm |
Cello studio recitalStella Boyle Smith Concert Hall |
Performance |
6:00 pm |
Full House / On the VergeGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Jesse DeanCore Public House – Mission Boulevard |
Music |
7:00 pm |
The 17th Annual Holiday Art SaleGallery 545 |
Art |
7:00 pm |
UA School of Art: Completely SubconsciousLalaland Gallery |
Art |
7:30 pm |
Arkansas New Music Ensemble Fall ConcertFaulkner Performing Arts Center |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: It’s a Wonderful LifeNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
Trike Theatre: Charlotte’s WebWalton Arts Center |
Family |
8:00 pm |
Dance Monkey DanceBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Minivan / This Just InNomads |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Rachel B Table for 3Mojo’s Pints & Pies |
Music |
8:00 pm |
The She SoloDickson Street Pub |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Dr. Nola & the Soul ShakersJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Ouachita River BandJJ’s on Steamboat |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Bethlehem Steel / The She / Ankle Pop / Piss ShiversBackspace |
Music |
9:00 pm |
DJ SYCASmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Press Start with No.FacesAxis Lounge |
Music |
9:30 pm |
GooseGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
Saturday, Dec. 2

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The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market is back. The market will move into a space next door to Ozark Natural Foods for the winter beginning this weekend, and will be open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. beginning this Saturday.
There’s another holiday show playing at Walton Arts Center on Saturday. There are a handful of chances to see Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Here’s the schedule.
There are several local arts & craft markets happening around Fayetteville this weekend. The largest is probably Wampus Wonderland, which has moved downtown to the Fayetteville Town Center this year, and will feature dozens of local and regional artists and crafters selling their wares. Here’s more info.
Music-wise, Tulsa band Henna Roso is back in town for a show at Smoke & Barrel. Admission is $5. The band also donates 10% of their proceeds to local hunger relief efforts whenever they perform.
Full list:
8:30 am |
Breakfast with SantaArts Center of the Ozarks – Springdale |
Family |
9:00 am |
All I Want for ChristmasThe Apollo – Springdale |
Family |
9:00 am |
Fayetteville Farmers’ MarketOzark Natural Foods |
Community |
9:00 am |
Jingle Bell Jog 5K & Reindeer Fun RunBotanical Garden of the Ozarks |
Activity |
10:00 am |
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The MusicalWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
10:00 am |
The 17th Annual Holiday Art SaleGallery 545 |
Art |
10:00 am |
Wampus WonderlandFayetteville Town Center |
Community |
10:29 am |
Holiday Concert with Farmer & The MarketsFayetteville Public Library |
Family |
11:00 am |
Free class: Kids in the KitchenOzark Natural Foods |
Sponsor |
11:00 am |
Local Author DayNightbird Books |
Literary |
1:00 pm |
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The MusicalWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared: It’s a Wonderful LifeNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
Trike Theatre: Charlotte’s WebWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
2:30 pm |
Candy Cane Hunt & Christmas FestivalJones Center – Springdale |
Family |
4:00 pm |
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The MusicalWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
5:30 pm |
Native Conversations: American Indians of Yesterday and TodayMuseum of Native American History – Bentonville |
Community |
6:00 pm |
Jer’s Itty-Bitty Big Jazz BandSassafras Springs Vineyard |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Rachel B Table for ThreeCore Public House – Mall Avenue |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Russ HutchisonCore Public House – Springdale |
Music |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: It’s a Wonderful LifeNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
Trike Theatre: Charlotte’s WebWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Block St. Hot ClubMojo’s Pints & Pies |
Music |
8:00 pm |
GrassfedBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Joshin The GiantsDickson Street Pub |
Music |
8:00 pm |
NWA Roast Battle League: #4Stage 18 |
Comedy |
8:30 pm |
Melody RookerJJ’s on Steamboat |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Wes HartJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Henna RosoSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Virtuality with J.Force & DJ TYAxis Lounge |
Music |
Sunday, Dec. 3
9:00 am |
St. Paul’s Alternative Gift MarketSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church |
Community |
12:00 pm |
The 17th Annual Holiday Art SaleGallery 545 |
Art |
1:00 pm |
The BaskinsTerra Studios |
Music |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared: It’s a Wonderful LifeNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
3:00 pm |
Ozark Bronze Handbell EnsembleFayetteville Public Library |
Music |
7:00 pm |
VOCES8Walton Arts Center |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: It’s a Wonderful LifeNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Open MicDickson Street Pub |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Snails / Boogie T / SquntoGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |