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Events
Weekend Roundup
Happy Friday, Northwest Arkansas! Here's your Weekend Roundup:
🤠 Oh, Tonight: The Josh Abbott Band will play a live set at Ozark Music Hall in Fayetteville tonight, Jan 30, at 7p.
🏃 Flat & Fast: Lace up for the Groundhog 5K at J.B. Hunt Park in Springdale on Saturday, Jan 31, at 8a for a flatter, road-friendly run this Saturday.
💨 Get Your Winter Footing: Get a trail run in at Frozen Toes Trail Race at Mount Kessler in Fayetteville this Saturday, Jan 31, at 9a.
🛍️ Escape the Snow: Break out of the house from all the snow this weekend at the Bentonville Indoor Farmers Market, happening on Saturday, Jan 31, from 9a-12p.
🍻 Be-er There: Rendezvous Junction Brewing Company will host its annual Spelling Bee-r on Saturday, Jan 31, from 2-4p.
✍️ A Creative Crossroads: Enjoy writing? Head to the Springdale Public Library for a Writers Networking Meetup on Saturday, Jan 31, from 2-3p.
🏀 Cal-ing the Hogs: The Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball team hosts SEC rival Kentucky in Bud Walton Arena on Saturday, Jan 31, at 5:30p.
🎂 Art You Can Eat: The Art of Cake, a hands-on evening with cake artists, will take place in Rogers this Saturday, Jan 31, at 6:30p.
🤣 Aida Laugh For Sure: Snag tickets to see standup comedian Aida Rodriguez bring her sharp, heartfelt comedy to Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville on Saturday, Jan 31, at 8p.
🚘 Cruiiise: Need some (speed-limit-safe) thrills after a slow week in the snow? Head to Blacktop Sunday in Rogers on Sunday, Feb 1, from 8-11a to bring, drive, and ride in some cool cars.
🐶 Double Dose of Downward Dog: Best Friends Animal Society in Bentonville and Movement Driven Life will host a morning of yoga with its adoptable pets on Sunday, Feb 1, from 10-11a.
🦮 Walkie Talkie: Springdale Animal Services has planned a Big Paws Community Pack Walk for Sunday, Feb 1, at 10-11a.
💌 Tis The Season: Bella Vista Neighbors will host a Valentine’s Day Card Workshop on Sunday, Feb 1, from 1-4p.
🏃♂️ Sunday Strides: The 479 Run Club will host a self-paced community run on Sunday, Feb 1, at 4p starting at City Park in Fayetteville.
Find events like these and more on our Events Calendar HERE.
Highlight
PBS Features Fayetteville In New Special
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Earlier this month, PBS spotlighted Fayetteville’s unique culture in a 30-minute feature, celebrating what makes the city special.
On The National Stage: The television network’s Hometowns series highlights cities across the U.S., including Asheville, North Carolina, Fairbanks, Alaska, Fayetteville, and more, giving viewers a taste of local character and community.
Fayetteville, Ozarkansas: The episode captures the city’s balance between progress and preservation, showcasing Fayetteville’s fun energy, Ozark roots, innovative architecture, and food scene.
Watch the full episode from PBS HERE.
Live Music
Global K-Pop Group Makes Pitstop in NWA
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Global K-Pop music group, 1VERSE, plans to play a couple of live shows on its first-ever U.S. tour at the Momentary in Bentonville on Friday, Feb 20, and Saturday, Feb 21.
Local Roots: One of the group’s five members, NATHAN, returns to his hometown of Bentonville, where he grew up and completed his entire K-12 education, making this upcoming visit extra special for the band.
Catch Them Live or Up Close: The Friday, Feb 20 show is sold out, but limited tickets remain for Saturday, Feb 21. For an up-close experience, Onyx Coffee Lab in Rogers will also host a meet & greet with the band on Thursday, Feb 19, at 10a.
Snag tickets to the Saturday, Feb 21 concert HERE.
Arts & Culture
Six Creative Projects Coming To The Medium In Springdale
Springdale’s The Medium is opening its Blackbox for InnerSpace 2026, featuring six community projects running from spring through fall this year.
Lucky Number Six: The six projects offer hands-on experiences, from movement and performance to multimedia and community-driven activities, showcasing the range and creativity of NWA’s local arts scene.
A Canvas For Creators: The program also spotlights local talent, giving artists the freedom to experiment and connect with the community while removing cost barriers.
Find the full schedule HERE.
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Pet Of The Week
Meet Holly! She is 1.5 years old and weighs 42 pounds. This girl was super shy in the shelter, but today she is living in a foster home where she is learning to live with small children. Holly is still cautious, but very calm and ready to have a loving home where she can continue to blossom. Her favorite toys are her stuffies, which she carefully sneaks outside with to hide one by one.
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In other news
🏔️ No Big Deal: A Fayetteville resident is preparing to run a full marathon in Antarctica, which will mark his seventh marathon on all seven continents.
😄 Some Good News: The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter entered a new chapter this week, rebranding as EverHope Children’s Shelter.
🛜 Shaking Hands: Looking to build your network in February? Check out this guide with the best networking groups and events across Northwest Arkansas.
🏨 Check In Please: Popular publication Condé Nest Traveler reviewed The Compton Hotel in Bentonville, citing its design-and-nature forward appeal.
🗳️ Water You Voting For? In March, Fayetteville voters will decide on nine bond measures, covering everything from water and sewer upgrades to a new aquatics center.
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