Friday, Nov. 9

James McMurtry / Courtesy
A new art show opens at Art Ventures on Friday night. Painter Barry Thomas and photographer Craig Underwood will debut new work focusing on images from the natural world at Art Ventures from 6-8 p.m. Also on exhibit in November is Elemental, featuring the works of oil painter Amy Eichler, public artist Brandon Bullette, watercolor artist Gary Johnson and mixed media artist Denice Nicholson. Here’s more info about the show.
Trike Theatre will continue their run of Peter Pan at Walton Arts Center, with a handful of performances scheduled for this weekend. Here’s more info.
Texas songwriter James McMurtry is in town for a performance at George’s Friday night as well. Tickets are $20-22, on sale here.
Full list:
10:30 am |
Razorback Women’s Basketball vs Northwestern StateBud Walton Arena |
Sports |
5:00 pm |
Art Ventures NWA: November 2018 Opening ReceptionArt Ventures NWA |
Art |
7:00 pm |
NCAA Soccer First RoundRazorback Field |
Sports |
7:00 pm |
Peter PanWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
7:00 pm |
UA’s Got Talent/Battle of the BandsUA campus |
Community |
7:30 pm |
Chas Elstner with Vu HaThe Grove – Lowell |
Comedy |
7:30 pm |
UA Theatre: Top GirlsUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Chris FulmerDickson Street Pub |
Music |
8:00 pm |
GUTAMojo’s Pints & Pies |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Sad DaddyStage 18 |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Southtown Comedy Night: Joe BatesNomads |
Comedy |
8:00 pm |
TownHouseFireBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Conjunction FunctionJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Wes HartJJ’s on Steamboat |
Music |
9:30 pm |
James McMurtryGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
10:00 pm |
Mixx TennSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
Saturday, Nov. 10

Art Night Out / Courtesy graphic
A nationally-recognized Cycle Cross event will debut in Fayetteville this weekend, at a brand-new venue. The event, called Oz Cross, will take place beginning Saturday morning at 8 a.m. on the new Millsaps Mountain area in Fayetteville, located just off MLK Jr. Boulevard. Cyclecross sounds fun. Here’s more info.
Music-wise, 90s tribute band the Mixtapes will perform at George’s Saturday night, and DJ E-Yo will be hosting his monthly party called RFRSH at Smoke & Barrel Tavern.
Up in Bentonville, there’s an Art Night Out event at Crystal Bridges Saturday night. The event will include ballet performances, artist interactions, a DJ and dancing, makerspace with screenprinting and beaded keychains, an Indigenous fashion show, and more. Tickets are just $10. Here’s more.
Full list:
7:00 am |
Saturday Farmers’ MarketFayetteville Square |
Community |
8:00 am |
Oz CrossMillsaps Mountain |
Sports |
9:00 am |
Sequoyah Trail LoveMount Sequoyah |
Volunteer |
10:00 am |
Peter PanWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
10:30 am |
A Christmas CarolFayetteville Public Library |
Family |
1:00 pm |
Free class: Herbal Oils, Salves, and BalmsOzark Natural Foods |
Sponsor |
1:00 pm |
Introduction to GenealogyFayetteville Public Library |
Community |
2:00 pm |
Peter PanWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
3:00 pm |
Art reception and knitting circleOzark Folkways – Winslow |
Community |
6:00 pm |
Dial UpJBGB |
Music |
6:30 pm |
Art Night OutCrystal Bridges – Bentonville |
Art |
7:00 pm |
Peter PanWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
Chas Elstner with Vu HaThe Grove – Lowell |
Comedy |
8:00 pm |
Ashtyn, Samantha and Sarah / Drawing BlanksStage 18 |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Ciderday Night Comedy Show: Joe BatesBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale |
Comedy |
8:00 pm |
Suite 25Dickson Street Pub |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Vera Forever / Lo And Behold / Past Comfort / Starving The SouthNomads |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Rosy HipsJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Take CoverJJ’s on Steamboat |
Music |
10:00 pm |
MixtapesGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
10:00 pm |
RFRSHSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
Sunday, Nov. 11
Saturday, Nov. 10

Hayes Carll / Courtesy
There’s a big show at George’s on Saturday night. Songwriters Hayes Carll and Jack Ingram are in town for a performance at the venue. Read our interview with Carll here. Tickets are $20-25, on sale here.
Full list:
8:00 am |
Oz CrossMillsaps Mountain |
Sports |
1:00 pm |
Beating FatigueTerra Studios |
Music |
1:00 pm |
Razorback Volleyball vs LSUBarnhill Arena |
Sports |
2:00 pm |
2nd Sunday Local Author: Will AllredFayetteville Public Library |
Literary |
2:00 pm |
Becoming a Poet: Basics and BeyondFayetteville Public Library |
Literary |
2:00 pm |
Film Screening & Live Orchestra: Wings (1927)Faulkner Performing Arts Center |
Community |
2:00 pm |
UA Theatre: Top GirlsUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
3:00 pm |
Tommy TropicalNomads |
Art |
8:30 pm |
Hayes Carll & Jack IngramGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Dumptruck Boyz / Okay CrawdadSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |