WooHoo the weekend is almost here!

All over Arkansas, football teams will be kicking off their seasons this Friday night!

Whether you decide to get out and catch a local game or go out on the town, we've got a list of fun ways to spend your weekend…

Just click the red text to go to the Facebook page for each event.

And as always, we hope it’s a good one!

NOTE: As always, we do our best to bring you accurate information… however, we encourage you to reach out to event venues to confirm before you head out to an advertised event!

Friday, August 25th

FRIDAY AT 5 PM

Tanner Usrey (Dardanelle, AR)

Front Street Grill

Tanner Usrey comes to Front St. Grill Friday, Aug 26! Tickets are on sale now. https://fsgrill.com/.../tanner-usrey-with-special-guest.../

21+
Tickets: 10 GA
Opener: Holly Beth

Event by Front Street Grill and Tanner Usrey Music

FRIDAY AT 6 PM

Back to School Bash for the homeschool community! We will be offering school pictures, eye exams, door prizes, vendor and club booths, and refreshments! Everything is free!
Event by Pope County Library System Homeschool Connection

FRIDAY AT 7 PM

Brick Fields at The Wrecked Canoe

Wrecked Canoe

Brick Fields Duo Live at The Wrecked Canoe Patio and Bistro in Clarksville, AR.

Event by Brick Fields and Wrecked Canoe

FRIDAY AT 8 PM

Highway 124

Cedar Lounge Bar and Grill

Music starts at 8:30 pm - cover charge, call (501) 354-8937 for reservations.

Come in early for one of our great hand-cut, flame-broiled Rib Eye steaks!

Event by Cedar Lounge Bar and Grill

FRIDAY AT 9 PM – 1 AM

Brass Tacks Live at TC's

TC's Midtown Grill

Attn: Members & Guests
www.tcsmidtown.com
Must be 21 to enter
Getting Down with Brass Tacks

Home of the Midtown Burger
Open Mic every Wednesday
Open Jam with house band every Sunday.

Event by TC's Midtown Grill

Saturday, August 26th

SATURDAY AT 9 AM – 1 PM

Culinary Cutlery Competition

Urban Timbers

We are excited to host a Culinary Cutlery Competition with the best local Blade Makers around showing their skills in a blade made for Chef/Paring. Our honored Judges will be Chef Don Bingham and Blade Maker Shawn Ellis!

Also, for this competition we will have all our cutting boards, charcuterie boards, kitchen signs, bowls, coffee scoops, and pens will be 20% off for one day only. Come pick up everything you need for your culinary needs or start shopping early for Christmas!

Event by Urban Timbers and Jeremy Newton

SATURDAY AT 10 AM – 1 PM

Daniel O’Brien Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar at Força Martial Arts

Russellville

Forca Martial Arts is excited to host Daniel O’Brien for a three-hour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. The cost for this event is $50.

Daniel is currently a 3rd-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is one of the most sought-after Jiu Jitsu instructors in the country.

This seminar is open to all gyms/affiliations. Please RSVP. Space is limited. Contact us via messenger or call/text us at 479-214-1245. We are located at 301 Reasoner Lane, Russellville, AR. 72802.

SATURDAY AT 10 AM – 10:30 AM

Mad Science / STEM Club

Pope County Library System

Taking part in a science club is a wonderful way for children to engage with science from an early age. It gives them an introduction to scientific methods, helps them to develop a love of science, and can give them the confidence to continue studying science further in their schooling. We ask that participants arrive promptly and dress for a mess.

Event by Pope County Library System and Pope County Library Youth Services

SATURDAY AT 10 AM – 1 PM

Beginners Pottery Class

River Valley Arts Center

Learn clay prep, wheel throwing, trimming, hand-building, and some coil-building techniques in this 6 week pottery class. Instructor: Suzanne Helton.

$175 for members
$225 for non-members

Sign up on our website!
https://www.rivervalleyartscenter.org/

For questions, call 479-968-2452
1001 East B Street

Event by River Valley Arts Center

SATURDAY AT 4 PM

Pokemon Trade Night

1035 Pat's Ln, Conway, AR 72032-4754, United States

Come out and trade with the community here at Trainer J’s. Tons of Pokémon cards and collectors from all around!

Event by Trainer J's

SATURDAY AT 5 PM – 7 PM

Back To School Lake Party

Lake Dardanelle State Park

Bring your own floaties

Event by The Church In The Dirt

SATURDAY AT 7 PM – 10 PM

MAMA TRYDE ACOUSTIC @ PORKY’S

21545 N Ar 109 Hwy, Scranton, AR 72863-8005, United States

Come out and join in on the fun as Porky’s welcomes back live music!! Eat, play pool and enjoy some cold brew!
Live music starts at 7 PM!

Event by MAMA TRYDE and Porkys Scranton

SATURDAY AT 8 PM

Jack Fancy

Cedar Lounge Bar and Grill

Music starts at 8:30 pm - cover charge, call (501) 354-8937 for reservations.

Come in early for one of our great hand-cut, flame-broiled Rib Eye steaks!

Event by Cedar Lounge Bar and Grill

Sunday, August 27th

SUNDAY AT 8 AM – 1 PM

Cradle Care Back to School Pancake Breakfast

Stoby's Restaurant Conway

Come support Cradle Care by simply eating pancakes! Tickets are $6 and all proceeds help our non-profit continue to empower adolescent parents to continue school and on track to graduate.

Event by Conway Cradle Care

SUNDAY AT 2 PM – 7 PM

Ozark Memories Day Pageant

Dover High School (Arkansas)

The 2022 Ozark Memories Day Pageant will be held Sunday August 28, 2022 at the Dover High School Auditorium.
Check in at 2:00pm, Pageant starts at 3:00pm.
Entry form available at www.doverozarkmemoriesday.com
For more information contact Amanda at 479-518-6110 or email omdpageants@gmail.com
The pageant is open to everyone.

Event by Ozark Memories Day Pageant

SUNDAY AT 4 PM – 6 PM

Cliff & Susan Live on the Patio

River Bottom Winery

Come get cozy with us on the patio at River Bottom Winery every Saturday and Sunday and listen to live music from 4-6pm! We will be on the patio enjoying the sunshine, sipping wine & beer with our friends and we want you there!
We are excited to have Cliff & Susan out to entertain y'all all afternoon while you enjoy time on the patio with your friends! We will have the fans and misters going on the patio, ice cold wine-a-ritas and your favorite local chilled wine & beer will be going too!
This event is free to attend and no reservations are needed!

Event by River Bottom Winery and BoBrook Farms LLC

SUNDAY AT 5 PM

Hadden Sayers

Front Street Grill

Sunday, Aug 28th we’re opening up at 5 pm with the show starting at 7 pm! Why do you ask? So you can enjoy a night of the blues with the Hadden Says Band! $20 at the door! 21 and up!

Event by Front Street Grill

SUNDAY AT 6 PM

Back to School Bash

Doc's Coffee + Creamery

Doc's Coffee + Creamery & City Church present the "Back-to-School Bash"!

On Sunday, August 28th, from 6-9:00 pm, we'll be hanging out at The Village! Enjoy several local musicians, food trucks, and snacks and drinks from Doc's.

This event is family-friendly and dog-friendly (as long as your dog is friendly). Bring the whole gang along!

Come have a blast with us at the Back-to-School Bash, featuring:

Music by Kathy & Bill Brown, Lane & Erin Long, Devin Davis, and more!

Food and Drink by Doc's Coffee + Creamery, The Crepe Coop, and The Prickly Pickle!
Event by City Church and Doc's Coffee + Creamery

SUNDAY AT 7 PM

College/Young Adult Bonfire

775 Homer Roach Ln, Russellville, AR 72802-8361, United States

Hot dogs, s’mores, all the good stuff