Friday, Dec. 14

Broncho / Courtesy photo
You know what’s good on a Friday night? A rock show. And there’s a big one happening at George’s with Oklahoma indie rockers Broncho and locals, White Mansion. It’s another On The Map presents show. Tickets are $12-$15, on sale here.
A hip hop show might also hit the spot, and there’s one of those at Smoke & Barrel with Little Rock rapper, Sean Fresh & the The Nasty Fresh Crew.
There’s a rockabilly show show at George’s with Rackensack and the Boss Tweeds for happy hour at George’s, and if you’re feeling like some comedy, another installment of the Southtown Comedy Night is taking place at Nomad’s with comedians Brad Sativa and Eddie Ortiz.
If you haven’t seen TheatreSquared’s holiday show Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley yet, there are several chances to do that as well this weekend. Here’s more info.
Full list:
6:00 pm |
Free movie night: Polar ExpressJones Center – Springdale |
Family |
6:00 pm |
Rackensack / Boss TweedsGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
7:00 pm |
A Bluegrass Christmas by Roots TourFenix Gallery |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Christmas Singalong w/ Melody PondBike Rack Brewing – Springdale |
Music |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared – Miss Bennet: Christmas at PemberleyNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Southtown Comedy Night: Brad Sativa & Eddie OrtizNomads |
Comedy |
8:00 pm |
Tater, Mater, and SquarshBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale |
Music |
8:00 pm |
The ShortlistDickson Street Pub |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Cadillac JacksonJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Mark Shields & Good Co.JJ’s on Steamboat |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Broncho / White MansionGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
10:00 pm |
Sean Fresh & The Nasty Fresh CrewSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
Saturday, Dec. 15

Event poster / Courtesy
It’s hard to believe, but Smoke & Barrel Tavern is celebrating 10 years in business this month. Their party is happening Friday night, where stage regular Jeff Kearny will perform, along with Homeschool Dropouts, followed by a Worst Party Ever dance party. There will be cake. Congrats, dudes. Here’s a set of photos we took of their opening party from 10 years ago.
SoNA will perform their annual holiday show, A Very SoNA Christmas this weekend at Walton Arts Center. There are a couple performances on Saturday, and their family-friendly show, The Snowman: A Family Concert is on Sunday. Here’s more info.
There’s another rock show at Backspace on Saturday night as well, with Archbuilders, Holy Smokes!, and Down Under.
There’s plenty more below. Have a great weekend, everyone.
Full list:
10:30 am |
Holiday StorytimeFayetteville Public Library |
Family |
12:00 pm |
Retro Video Game TournamentBike Rack Brewing – Springdale |
Activity |
2:00 pm |
A Very SoNA ChristmasWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
Melody Pond Holiday ConcertFayetteville Public Library |
Music |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared – Miss Bennet: Christmas at PemberleyNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
6:00 pm |
A Very CHB ChristmasColumbus House Brewery |
Beer |
7:00 pm |
Purposeful Pints: Karaoke w/ Hub of HopeBike Rack Brewing – Springdale |
Community |
7:30 pm |
A Very SoNA ChristmasWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared – Miss Bennet: Christmas at PemberleyNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Ciderday Night Comedy Show: Brad Sativa & Eddie OrtizBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale |
Comedy |
8:00 pm |
Hazemaze / Goldfish WaterslidePath Outfitters |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Pat Ryan KeyDickson Street Pub |
Music |
8:30 pm |
After Party AllstarsJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Dirty Flannel ShirtJJ’s on Steamboat |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Archbuilders / Holy Smokes! / Down UnderBackspace |
Music |
10:00 pm |
10th Anniversary: Jeff Kearney / Homeschool Dropouts / Worst Party EverSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
Sunday, Dec. 16
Full list:
12:30 pm |
Ugly Christmas Sweater SoireeArtist’s Laboratory Theatre |
Community |
1:00 pm |
Hawk and SeedTerra Studios |
Music |
2:00 pm |
Arkansas women’s basketball vs. Prairie View A&MBud Walton Arena |
Sports |
2:00 pm |
Hospitones Holiday ConcertFayetteville Public Library |
Music |
2:00 pm |
The Snowman: A Family ConcertWalton Arts Center |
Family |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared – Miss Bennet: Christmas at PemberleyNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
3:00 pm |
Arkansas Winds Community Concert BandFarmington High School |
Performance |
4:00 pm |
Holidays with the Hogs: Gymnastics MeetBarnhill Arena |
Sports |
4:00 pm |
Randall ShreveBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Sean Patton Presented by Comedians NWAStage 18 |
Comedy |