Events under 'Free'
Sippin at Sunset - Inn at Carnall Hall
05/02/2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us on our front porch for Sippin’ at Sunset, an evening of handcrafted cocktails from Lambeth Lounge, delicious bites from Ella's Table, and the best in local live music—all set against the stunning backdrop of Old Main at the University of Arkansas. Make sure to look at our schedule below!
FEATURING LOCAL ARTISTS
4/4 - Elizabeth Bainbridge
4/11 - Common Roots
4/18 - Elizabeth Bainbridge
4/25 - Collin Kidd
5/2 - Common Roots
5/16 - Elizabeth Bainbridge
5/23 - Korey McKelvy Band
5/30 - Korey McKelvy Band
Live Music at Jammin Java
05/02/2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hear live music at Jammin Java every Friday & Saturday, 6pm-9pm!
We have some great acts coming up you’re not gonna want to miss!
May:
2nd - Edgar Lee Island
3rd - Mike Bewley
9 - Ragtaggle
10 - Jovian Jones
16 - Korey McKelvy
17 - Bruce Allen
23 - Kye McClanahan
24 - Buddy Shute
30 - T.J. Williams
31 - Sober Jake McCool
The Chat: An Art and Fashion Exhibit
05/02/2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free, Opening Reception for a new exhibit at the Sequoyah Hall Gallery.
Works by Dandy Lynn and Braxton Carney.
Reception will be Friday, May 2nd from 7-9PM.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Exhibit will be on display through May 30th.
Gallery Hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 3-5PM.
Smokehouse Players Present 'Doubt, A Parable'
05/02/2025 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
A battle of wills ignites between a dogmatic nun and a priest suspected of sexual misconduct in “Doubt, A Parable,” John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about power, faith, and the cost of moral certitude. Featuring Kate Capdeville, Tim Gilster, Mary Maxwell, and Terry Vaughan. Directed by Juliette Robinson.
Tickets are FREE (donations accepted at the door/cash or check). All donations received at the Thursday, May 1 performance benefit Magdalene Serenity House. NO RESERVED SEATING/SMALL VENUE. First come, first served. Doors open 1 hour before each performance. Wine, chips, and cookies are available for sale before the show (cash only).
Movie Night at Puritan
05/02/2025 7:30 pm
Join us for Movie Night every Friday in May!
Music at Tin Roof
05/02/2025 8:45 pm
DRINK - DANCE - REPEAT
Nights out at Tin Roof are the best in Fayetteville! Bands from Nashville & beyond playing your favorite songs live on our first floor stage, DJs spinning dance tunes on our 2nd floor, plus multiple patios & bars.
Check us out for live music & good times! Open late night!
Check out who's playing here!
Fayetteville Farmers Market
05/03/2025 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Welcome to the Fayetteville Farmers Market, where our commitment to fresh, locally grown produce and goods has helped Northwest Arkansas grow into a healthier and greener community.
Since 1973, the market has offered the finest in locally produced vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, meats, baked goods, honey, eggs, jams, juried crafts, and fine art from the four-county area. All producers at our market grow and make their products within 60 miles of Fayetteville, AR. This is why we are hyper local and ALL Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made. 100% Local and Loved!
The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market operates year round making locally grown and locally made items available during every season.
Live Music at Jammin Java
05/03/2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hear live music at Jammin Java every Saturday, 9am-12pm!
We have some great acts coming up you’re not gonna want to miss!
May:
3rd - Tom Pevear
10 - March to August
17 - Amber Violet
24 - Rachel B table for 3
31 - Sally Jo
4th Annual Arkansas Pottery Festival
05/03/2025 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Arkansas Pottery Festival returns for a fourth year to the Community Creative Center in downtown Fayetteville, the first weekend of May.
This annual event packs all things pottery into a 3-day weekend full of demonstrations, presentations, showcases, and sales - all of which is free and open to the public.
This exciting 3 day weekend will include pottery demonstrations and lectures by nationally recognized artists Brad Schwieger and Lorna Meaden on Friday and Saturday, an exhibition and pottery sale of over 50 potters from around the region, as well as a display of Masterworks from Private Collections. Saturday night, Kingfish Bar will be hosting the Potters After Party with a live band. Vendor booths will include the Clay Bank, the Museum of Native American History and the Arkansas Archeological Survey.
Locals love the handmade flowerpot fundraiser, with a wide selection of affordable handmade planters and locally grown plants. Get there early to purchase the perfect handmade planter, planted with a beautiful, complimentary flowering plant. A perfect Mother’s Day Gift!
Ozark Vintage Market at ONF
05/03/2025 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Not all markets are built the same…
Join us at what we believe is the best vintage market Northwest Arkansas has to offer!
Vintage clothes, original designs, good vibes & more!
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