Weekend Flyer: UA homecoming, Me Like Bees, Borgore, Makers’ Market, INVERSE and more

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It’s Friday again, and you know what that means right? You know. Don’t play.

It’s Homecoming weekend at the UA, and that would theoretically mean there is going to be a parade Friday night on Dickson Street and a pep rally at the Greek Theatre after that, but there are some storms in the forecast, so, we’ll see.

George’s will kick off their weekend with a happy hour show by frequent visitors The Bel Airs. Later on, local blues outfit Ozark Riviera will perform, and on Saturday night, Israeli EDM producer, DJ, singer-songwriter and rapper Borgore will perform. Tickets to George’s shows are here.

There’s a big rock show at Smoke & Barrel on Saturday night with the return of Joplin-based band, Me Like Bees. The band will be celebrating the release of a new album as well.

There aren’t many chances to enjoy the Fayetteville Roots HQ on the square since venue officials announced plans to close at the end of the year, but you can check out a sweet songwriter on Saturday night in the intimate downtown space with Dar Williams. Here’s ticket info and more.

JJ’s Live has a few big shows this weekend as well, including a celebration of Taylor Swift’s 1984 on Friday night, and a country show on Saturday night with Cole Swindell, Ashley Cooke, and Dylan Marlowe on Saturday night. Here’s a ticket link.

The Hog Football team is in action on Saturday, when they’ll take on the Liberty Flames at Razorback Stadium. It’s a 3 p.m. kickoff.

It’s the last chance to see TheatreSquared’s latest hit, Detroit ’67. The show is in the final weekend of its run this weekend. Here’s ticket info.

There’s a big local arts and crafts show happening at the fairgrounds on Sunday. It’s called NWA Makers’ Market, organized by the folks behind NWA Makers’ Club. Here’s some more info.

How about a magic show? Illusionist REZA is set to perform at The Jones Center on Sunday night. We wrote about that not too long ago.

There’s more where all that came from, in the list below. Look down there. Have fun, amigos.


Friday, November 4
10:00 am

INVERSE Performance Art Festival

The Momentary – Bentonville
Performance
Friday, November 4
01:00 pm
Literary
Friday, November 4
04:00 pm

Homecoming Tailgate Party

First National Bank of NWA
Sponsor
Friday, November 4
04:30 pm
Music
Friday, November 4
Friday, November 4
05:30 pm

Meet the Artist

Terra Studios
Art
Friday, November 4
06:00 pm

Route 358

Black Apple Hard Cider – Springdale
Music
Friday, November 4
06:00 pm

Happy Hour: The Bel Airs

George’s Majestic Lounge
Music
Friday, November 4
06:00 pm

UA Homecoming Parade

Dickson Street
Activity
Friday, November 4
06:30 pm

Comedian JJ Whitehead

The Grove Comedy Club – Lowell
Comedy
Friday, November 4
Friday, November 4
07:00 pm

Damn Neighbors

Mojo’s Pints & Pies – Garland Avenue
Music
Friday, November 4
Friday, November 4
07:00 pm

First Friday Art at The Kava Bar

American Shaman Kava Bar
Art
Friday, November 4
Friday, November 4
07:30 pm
Music
Friday, November 4
Friday, November 4
07:30 pm
Performance
Friday, November 4
Friday, November 4
08:00 pm
Music
Friday, November 4
Friday, November 4
Friday, November 4
Friday, November 4
08:00 pm

Take Cover

JJ’s Grill on Steamboat
Music
Friday, November 4
Friday, November 4
08:00 pm

The Taylor Party

JJ’s Live
Music
Friday, November 4
Friday, November 4
08:30 pm

Dirty Flannel Shirt

JJ’s Grill on Dickson
Music
Friday, November 4
Friday, November 4
09:30 pm

Ozark Riviera

George’s Majestic Lounge
Music
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
07:00 am
Community
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
10:00 am
Community
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
10:00 am

INVERSE Performance Art Festival

The Momentary – Bentonville
Performance
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
10:00 am
Family
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
11:30 am

True Lit: All About Literary Agents

Fayetteville Public Library
Literary
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
12:00 pm

Day of the Dead Celebration

Downtown Springdale
Community
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
01:00 pm

I Want Candy Swap Meet

Black Apple Hard Cider – Springdale
Activity
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
02:00 pm
Performance
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
03:00 pm
Sports
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
06:30 pm

Comedian: JJ Whitehead

The Grove Comedy Club – Lowell
Comedy
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
07:30 pm
Performance
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
08:00 pm

Rick Shaw

JJ’s Grill on Steamboat
Music
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
08:00 pm
Music
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
08:00 pm

Cherise Carver

Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar
Music
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
08:30 pm

Egotrip

JJ’s Grill on Dickson
Music
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
08:30 pm

Borgore

George’s Majestic Lounge
Music
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5
09:00 pm

Me Like Bees

Smoke & Barrel Tavern
Music
Sunday, November 6
Sunday, November 6
10:00 am

NWA Makers Market

Washington County Fairgrounds
Activity
Sunday, November 6
Sunday, November 6
12:00 pm

INVERSE Performance Art Festival

The Momentary – Bentonville
Performance
Sunday, November 6
Sunday, November 6
01:00 pm

Sunday music: Woven

Terra Studios
Music
Sunday, November 6
Sunday, November 6
02:00 pm
Performance
Sunday, November 6
Sunday, November 6
02:00 pm

Reza: Edge of Illusion

Jones Center – Springdale
Family
Sunday, November 6
Sunday, November 6
03:00 pm
Music
Sunday, November 6
Sunday, November 6
03:00 pm
Music
Sunday, November 6
Sunday, November 6
07:00 pm

Dar Williams

Roots HQ
Music