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FEATURED EVENTS
Tacarra Williams: Bold, Hilarious, Unapologetic learn more
Known as ‘The Beautiful Beast,’ comedian Tacarra Williams is ready to light up Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 PM! Whether she’s delivering laugh-out-loud family anecdotes or championing women’s empowerment, Tacarra’s unfiltered comedy is one-of-a-kind. Don’t miss this comedy queen, fresh off the Dark Matter Tour with Katt Williams!
Be Part of Something Amazing!
Join Black-Owned NWA in celebrating Black excellence and entrepreneurship at the 2025 NW Arkansas Black Business Expo on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 11AM -4PM!
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers like you to help make this incredible event a success.
Ready to make an impact in your community? It's quick and easy to get involved:
http://volunteersignup.org/RK3X9
FAYETTEVILLE
Primary Trust learn more
January 22, 2025 - February 23, 2025 Theatre Squared
Join STJBC for our Black History Month Sunday Celebrations: A Beacon of Hope on the Hill – St. James is Black History. learn more
Black Girls Talk Self Empowerment Forum
February 7th, Quintina Arnett-Pewitte will be teaching moms and their daughters how to care for and style their hair between salon visits.
Space is limited! Use this link to register: https://linktr.ee/interform.art...
BAANG to Headline U of A Black Music Symposium, Hosted by Arkansas Center for Black Music. The Department of Music's Arkansas Center for Black Music announces the 12th annual U of A Black Music Symposium, with the theme "Bringing It Home." It will feature several incredible scholars and performers from right here in Northwest Arkansas. All Black Music Symposium events are free and open to the general public.
Friday, Feb. 7, at the Faulkner Center for the Performing Arts learn more
Vintage Love Affair: Second Saturday + Sunday Vintage Market at Dirtbag Vintage Feb 8-9
It’s gonna be a night of pure reggae vibes as we celebrate what would have been Bob Marley’s 80th! Saturday, February 8th 7PM doors 8PM show @georgesmajesticloung tickets
Aquarius Affair Lovers and Friend Edition at Crown Club Feb 8th learn more
Valentines Date Night with Funk Factory tickets
Feb 14th 9:00PM (Fri) DOORS 8:30PM $15 18 and Up George's Majestic Lounge
Love Saw It Valentine's Dinner Party Friday, February 14 · 8 - 10:30pm CST
682 S Lt Col Leroy Pond Ave learn more
Afro Beats x Caribbean Urban Oasis at Crown Club Feb 15th learn more
Trauma-Informed Yoga with Jasmine learn more
Sunday, February 16, 2025 1:00 PM 3:00 PM ēlxr yoga lounge
Sunday Night Social: Celebrating Black Love
February 16, 2025 5:00PM Theatre Squared learn more
Join Us for the Black Owned Business Expo! On Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 11 AM - 4 PM at the Fayetteville Town Center register here
Lovers & Friends Day Party learn more
@levelzlounge_fayetteville Feb. 22, 3-8p
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
Funk Factory LIVE at the Music Depot! Every Friday! tickets
DJ Night Fridays at the Music Depot Feb 7th learn more
Day N Knight Show x Mike Day & Q.G. The BlacKnight
2/8/2025 · 6:00 PM · Sat at The Music Depot learn more
Come join the fun at MAQ Studios on Feb 8th from 12 PM - 6 PM! 🎉 For just $35, you’ll get 15 professional headshots to elevate your visual presence! learn more
Join us as we celebrate 3 years of Good Vibes! learn more
The Music Depot, Rogers, AR📅 02.08 | ⏰ 9PM-12AM 🎧 Sounds by DJ Oplex
Super Bowl Sunday at the Music Depot
206 W Walnut St, Rogers, Ar. 5-9pm learn more
Join my bi-weekly Adult Dance Class (18➕) Let’s catch all the R&B vibes all month long learn more
"Lovers & Friends" Sip and Paint Night by MyTbyDesign
2/15/2025 · 7:00 PM · Sat at The Music Depot learn more
Valentine's Day with the Nupes February 15th, 2025 at 6:00pm learn more
Celebrate Black History Month Feb 15th at 1:00pm Springdale Public Library
Celebrate black history month at the Music Depot with crafts, free hot chocolate bar, and educational performances! Family Fun Day Feb 16th register here
We’re excited to host AKA CHIPP™ (Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack) — Alpha Kappa Alpha’s most ambitious program yet to combat childhood hunger! learn more
📅 Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Samaritan Community Center, Rogers, AR
Black History Month: Celebrating Connections Networking register here
Date/Time: Thursday, 2/20/25 at 5:15pm Location: Music Depot in Rogers, AR
We are THRILLED to kick off 2025 with Avant Guard, a fantasy-themed rave celebrating the girls, gays, and theys!!Meet us at Fairlane Station in Springdale, Arkansas on February 22. learn more
Black Women's Circle of Healing with lululemon learn more
Sunday, February 23, 2025 9:00 AM 11:00 AM lululemon
BENTONVILLE CENTERTON& GENTRY
Tequila Fridays at Crown Northwest Bar and Grill Feb 7th 9-11pm learn more
Time is ticking! Registration for the 6th Annual We Write For You Black Children’s Book Author Panel & Book Reading closes on February 1, 2025 – and you don’t want to miss this FREE, family-friendly event! learn more
Celebrate Black History Month with us at our Second Saturday program at Crystal Bridges! In collaboration with NWA Black Heritage, we’re offering a day of creativity and learning. Begin by designing a vibrant lens inspired by Frederick Eversley’s Big Red Lens. Then, explore our galleries and interact with our hands-on ArtCart engagement. Join us for a day of artistic exploration, learning, and interactive fun! Free, no registration required: learn more
Bentonville Valentine Minis
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
TNA Mobile Notary and Apostille Services, 2106 Southeast 14th Street, Suite 3
Spirit Of The Wild learn more
Feb 8, 2025 7:00 PM Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
The APO welcomes Titus Underwood, Principal Oboe of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the 2021 recipient of the Sphinx Medal of Excellence award and a 2021 Midsouth Regional Emmy winner for his work as film director on We Are Nashville. Titus performs the thrilling and exotic Spirit of the Wild oboe concerto by Australian composer Nigel Westlake.
Electric Saturdays at Crown Northwest Bar and Grill Feb 8th 9-11pm learn more
WOW: Black History Month with Nate Walls and Lakisha Bradley
Crystal Bridges FEB 12, 6 – 8 PM learn more
Join us for Galentine’s SIP AND TRY—a MID DAY of intentional self-care, heart-centered connection, and creative vision boarding to align your 2025 with your true desires. Feb 14th at Noon at Sunny’s on Second learn more
Anti Valentine’s Day Party with DJ Oplex Feb 14th at Danger Daves
Our new exhibition Dress Up, Speak Up: Regalia and Resistance will open with a free public opening on February 15th at 21C learn more
Black History Month Screening and Road to the Black Owned Business Expo Feb 16th at Momentary learn more
You’re Invited to the 2nd Edition of Black, Blessed, and Beautiful! Register Here
Date: February 23rd Time: 3:30 - 5:30p Location: Yoga Story, Downtown Bentonville
Presented by: SoulFlow NWA
Community Reels | COLBERT: All Students Can Learn FEB 28, 6 - 9 PM at Crystal Bridges learn more
BLACK ART ON DISPLAY
Fragile Figures: Beings and Time learn more
21C BENTONVILLE Feb 2024 - Jan 2025
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
From the micro systems at work in the human body, to the macro forces— the environmental, social, cultural, and political—that shape how we see self and other, the artworks featured in Fragile Figures: Beings and Time illuminate the complexity of identity, revealing intersections between vulnerability and power in portraiture. Individual and group identity are approached through direct references to noted works from art history, connecting past events to current issues.
Alfred Conteh, Aaron (detail), 2018. Acrylic, atomized steel dust and soil on canvas
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Faith + Vision Board Party Feb 8th learn more
Classes| Recurring Events | and more!
Walk, Jog, Run Every Sunday at 2:00pm learn more
Join us every Sunday evening for SIX TWELVE DANCE NIGHT. Tonight take part in a WEST COAST SWING dance lesson from 6:15-7pm hosted by KEKE & PHUON
Club DJ-Every Monday
Fitness step class: “Xtreme Hip Hop” in Springdale, Arkansas
Jones Center in Springdale on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30PM
Join us at McClure Fitness on Wednesdays at 6PM!
FREEEE CLASS FRIDAY is here! learn more
Flow for free at 5:30 am, 12 pm, and 4:30 pm Friday, October 25th at both locations! Simply show up and flow. Watch our story or check MINDBODY for space availability.
Straightright Fitness It's FREE every Saturday morning! Register
Business Resource Corner
The Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation (OEI) offers free learning and development opportunities (formerly known as workshops) focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation for University of Arkansas students, faculty, staff, and members of the NWA community. learn more
Startup Junkie is excited to launch a brand-new monthly networking series in 2025, highlighting Fayetteville’s vibrant business community! Each month, we’ll spotlight one of the city’s best breweries, bars, eateries, or local businesses, offering a fresh atmosphere and the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals.
Lunch & Learn: Expressing Your Brand Through Photography Tuesday, February 18 learn more
Community Announcements
Now enrolling for our BIPOC Group! Community support for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Wednesdays 5-6:30pm Therapy group for young adults (18-35) who desire a safe and supportive space to share, process, and connect with community.
Led by Allen Rockett, LAC & Gabby Villalpando learn more
Black-Owned NWA Shoppable Directory
We celebrate, amplify, and highlight Black Owned Businesses 24/7. Black Owned NWA is excited to announce our partnership with Pebble to develop a shoppable directory for Black Owned Businesses in the region.
Shop Here:https://pebble.shop/community/black-owned-nwa
Join Here:https://shopwithpebble.com/login?r=%2Faccount%2Finvitation%2F09b27cb2-b040-4c13-9d69-0974d548f5ee
Black-Owned NWA Social Media Highlight
Want to be featured on BlackOwnedNWA?
We can't express how excited we are to feature local black-owned brands and the owners behind them! Featuring you and your business is truly a privilege and we appreciate your time. The goal of BlackOwnedNWA is to be a resource of all things Black excellence in the region.
To be featured on BlackOwnedNWA's Instagram and Facebook page:
Step 1- Email us your responses to the interview questions below jazzyjaenwa@gmail.com
Step 2- Send us the highest quality pictures of you, your service/product, and location if applicable
Step 3- Include the best way for our followers to find you (i.e. social media handles)
Interview Questions
1- Tell us about yourself. (This should be written in the first person as you will be introducing yourself to the BlackOwnedNWA community) Give us 4-6 sentences that showcase the best of you!
Prompts: Your name, where you are originally from, how long you've lived in the area, etc.
2- Tell us about your business.
3- Why did you start your business?
4- What advice would you give other Black entrepreneurs starting out, especially in Northwest Arkansas?
5-What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve ever been given?
What to expect:
You’ll be featured on the BlackOwnedNWA Instagram 2 to 6 weeks after we receive your information!
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