From Reflection to Celebration: What’s Next After Juneteenth
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FAYETTEVILLE
Spades Tournament Fridays at Levelz Lounge 8pm June 27th learn more
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
Live Karaoke with Funk Factory at Music Depot every Friday learn more
DJ Derrick Brunch at Ruth’s Chris Rogers every Sunday 12-3pm learn more
Karaoke Night: Disney Kids Night at Music Depot June 27th 7-9pm tickets
Prairie View Jazz Series Alisha Pattillo Herbie Hancock Tribute Jun 27th 6:30 PM tickets
The Frisco Kid Presents: Jokes on us Comedy Night at Music Depot Jun 28th 7:30pm tickets
D9 After Party at Music Depot June 28th 9pm tickets
Dance Workshop with Rooted Movement Collective June 28th 2:00pm and 3:15pm learn more
BENTONVILLE CENTERTON,GENTRY, & SILOAM SPRINGS
Sneaker Chicks Upcoming Events in June!
Hip Hop 101 Curated by DJ Sewell Momentary- Arvest Bank Courtyard
JUN 27, 6 – 8 PM learn more
Summer Fridays Heatwave Edition at Crown Northwest Bar and Grill Jun 27th learn more
NWA Divine Nine Friends & Family Cookout Orchards Park – Bentonville, AR
Saturday, June 28 | 4PM – 8PM learn more
Boss Moves Workshop Women Bentonville Community Center June 28th learn more
Tropical Takeova at Crown Northwest Bar and Grill June 28th 9pm learn more
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Fundraiser Sunday, Jun. 29 3:30 pm tickets
Square Biz-Live Music at Bentonville Tap Room July 4th 6pm learn more
BLACK ART ON DISPLAY
Dress Up, Speak Up: Regalia and Resistance learn more
21C BENTONVILLE February 2025 - January 2026
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Bedecked and bejeweled, the figures populating Dress Up, Speak Up occupy fluid space and time, evoking past and present, fact and fiction, memory and desire, to illuminate the complexity of contemporary identity. Whether clad in the stylized garb of Enlightenment-era Europe, the traditional coverings of ancient religious tradition, or the gender-bending bling of popular culture, these representations of self and other role-play in real time, reach back through history to address prevailing personal, social, and political challenges. Inspired by allegory, autobiography, art history, and fantasy, this pantheon of provocative and prophetic personages are adorned to confront, transform, and redefine cultural visibility.
Yvonne Osei, Extensions, 2018, One-channel video, color, sound, running time 1:00 minute
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Rochelle Bradshaw & Hypnotion at Gulley Park July 10th learn more
Shemekia Copeland July 26, 2025 7:15PM tickets
CLIPSE Let God Sort Em Out with Earthgang August 19th at JJs Live learn more
Thuggish Ruggish Mafia Tour August 21st at Walmart AMP learn more
AMP Up the Arts featuring Boyz II Men Thu, Sep 11, 2025 at 8:30pm tickets
Eight-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, musician, producer, activist and humanitarian @ziggymarley is coming to #theMomentary with Grammy winner Burning Spear. Join us on Friday, October 3rd for a night of reggae and good vibes. learn more
Ali Siddiq in The Shadows Tour at Walton Arts Center October 11th learn more
Kevin Gates - The Amilio Tour Tuesday October 28, 2025 learn more
Mon Rovîa brings his heartfelt melodies to the RØDE House on Sunday, November 2. learn more
KAM Goes to College December 4th at JJs Live learn more
Classes| Recurring Events | and more!
Club DJ-Every Monday
Fitness step class: “Xtreme Hip Hop” in Bentonville, Arkansas learn more
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.
Community Announcements
I want to see your kiddos in class starting JUNE 17TH! We’re improving our skills and confidence on the dance floor all summer
Sign up at movementvibes.com or just come to class and we will get you signed up! First class is always free at The Movement!
No matter your age or skill level, Music Moves has a summer camp for you! Young musicians can explore music through crafts and interactive lessons, while older students sharpen their skills in soul, jazz, and funk.
With two sessions for each camp, there’s a spot for every aspiring musician at the Music Depot in downtown Rogers!
Register today at www.musicmovesar.com! learn more
Black-Owned NWA Social Media Highlight
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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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