A Roundup of Upcoming Events in NW Arkansas

Phish has already jammed out and Machine Gun Kelly tickets have sold out, but there’s still time to sign up for more than a dozen other performances coming to the Walmart AMP this season, including Luke Bryan on Aug. 27, Pitbull on Sept. 8 and The Counting Crows on Sept. 18. Schedules and tickets are available at the AMP’s website.

What do you get when you bring together 10 different artists, each a master of their own practice, and let their visions combine in a night of never-before-seen performances?

COLLISION—and it is spectacular.

An exploration of process, exchange, and play, this collaborative performance experience invites 10 local artists to create and perform together for one night only. Presented in collaboration between the Momentary and CACHE, artists have been paired together based on their individual practices and interests, as well as how they might compliment or challenge one another. The outcome? Together, the artists’ practices merge into a 15-minute set, to be performed three times over the course of the night and across the Momentary.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness true artistic collaboration.

Catch American Mariachi until Aug. 29 at TheatreSquared in downtown Fayetteville. Infused with live music played by a live mariachi band, this “big-hearted, musical tug at the heartstrings” (Denver Post) reminds us how music and love can make just about anything possible. Find more information at theatre2.org.

Relax with free live music on the Momentary Green each Friday evening from indie artists and stars alike all summer long. Paired with a stop at the RØDE Bar and the Momentary Food Truck, this family-friendly, outdoor concert series will start your weekend off right. A schedule and more information is online.

Courtyard Sessions follow on Sunday evenings featuring new and rising performers in funk, Latin and other genres. Check the schedule here.

Enjoy live music in downtown Springdale on the last Thursday of the month. Live at Turnbow features local musicians and bands — from jazz to mariachi, bluegrass and funk. Grab a bite or sip in the Outdoor Dining District and enjoy the tunes. The live music begins at 6:30.

Find more information on the event’s Facebook page.

The Mountain is calling music lovers once again. Mulberry Mountain, located an hour to an hour and a half southeast of Northwest Arkansas, is home to four days of performances by dozens of musicians. The Disco Biscuits headlines on Saturday, Aug. 28, and will be joined by Lotus, The Floozies, Arkansauce and many more.

You can find tickets, a complete list of performances and other information on Facebook.

The Chinelos Morelenses United in AR, is a group of people from the state of Morelos, MX who began to show our Morelense culture by bringing the traditional chinelo dance here to the state of Arkansas in 2015.

The Explosión Chinelera is a party for all families and is free for everyone to join. There will be more than 100 chinelos jumping for the culture and tradition.

For Welcoming Week this year, EngageNWA is proud to declare that #BelongingBeginsWithUS. Each and every one of us has the power to make sure everyone feels seen, embraced, welcomed and included in our communities. There are many options for individuals, families, and work teams to get involved through in person events, virtual experiences and ongoing projects.

New art exhibitions will come through the Momentary gallery throughout the summer. Filmmaker Cauleen Smith arrived on July 20 with “Space Station: Radiant Behind the Sun,” transforming a gallery into a space station while two films play, drawing from Afrofuturism, science fiction and experimental cinema. No ticket is needed, but find more information on the Momentary website.

Shop for local art, hear live music and visit Rogers’ newly renovated Railyard Park during this free monthly event, which draws artists from throughout the area to hold pop-up galleries at several shops and restaurants downtown.

Gallery and shuttle locations and other details are on the event’s website.

The 44th annual Joe Martin Stage Race includes both professional and amateur races around the Fayetteville area for cash and other prizes. Races range from a mile or less to more than 100 miles, and will rush through Devil’s Den State Park and other locations Aug. 26-29. Check the stage race website for schedules and more.

The Nabholz Bike and Brew is a social cycling event with what organizers call a “post-ride atmosphere.” Participants can take a ride around town to five featured stops, join a Women of OZ mountain bike route, and enjoy an after-party with a beer garden, music and food.

The Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce provides tickets and other details online.

Bicycling and Pump Track Fans! The USA Pump Track Championships Series Final is coming to Runway Bike Park on Saturday, September 4 to Springdale, AR. This race is a BIG DEAL and your chance to become a world cycling champion! Ages 7+ are eligible to compete. Registration is $20. The winner of the age 17+ category will receive a paid trip to the Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships in Lisbon, Portugal. Enter today!

While the LPGA tournament is still at the heart of #NWAChampionship Week, the event has grown to encompass so much more than just golf. From food to a 5k, family and kid-friendly events as well as charitable giving and more, the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G offers something for the entire community. The event will return September 20-26 for its 15th year of celebrating the community spirit of Northwest Arkansas.