Spring Awakening: Culture, Community, and Connection
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FAYETTEVILLE
Primary Trust learn more
January 22, 2025 - March 2nd Theatre Squared
Black Fight at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum with Jack and Jill learn more
TROPICAL VIBES Saturday March 1st at Nomads Southtown1431 S School Ave, Fayetteville, AR learn more
Kwanza Musi Dos Santos Lectures on Black Italy and Youth Culture
The lecture will take place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 3, in Giffels Auditorium, Old Main 201 learn more
NW2D Salon Presents Consignment Pop Up 2pm-4pm learn more
Join us on March 7th at the Hilton Garden Inn at 7:00 p.m. for a fun and faith-filled evening as we formally welcome Pastor Jonathan Lowder, Sr. and family. learn more
Barrier Breakers at Theatre Squared March 13th 5-7pm learn more
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Keb' Mo' x Shawn Colvin Saturday, March 15, 7:30pm
Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center tickets
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
Clouds Smokeshop Grand Opening Feb 28th 3:00pm learn more
Grand Opening Social at Opulence Nightclub Feb 28th 10pm learn more
Funk Factory LIVE at the Music Depot! Every Friday! tickets
First Fridays at Music Depot March 7th 10pm learn more
4TC at The Music Depot Mar 8th 2025 8:00 PM learn more
Black Family Wellness Expo! Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Archer Learning Center, 600 Ash St, Springdale, AR 72764 learn more
Remembering the Giants 3/22/2025 · 7:00 PM · Sat at The Music Depot learn more
Michael Fields Jr & Tom Braxton 3/29/2025 · 6:00 PM · Sat at The Music Depot
BENTONVILLE CENTERTON& GENTRY
Community Reels | COLBERT: All Students Can Learn FEB 28, 6 - 9 PM at Crystal Bridges learn more
Empty Plate Official Meet & Greet Feb 28th 11am-5pm Bentonville, AR
Crown Northwest Arkansas Bar and Grill Friday Night Fever Feb 28th 9pm
Crown Northwest Bar and Grill Mardi Gras Party March 1st 9pm learn more
Ajamu Kojo lecture, One Artist’s Struggle for Integrity. learn more
Thursday, March 5th 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville Free & open to the public
Diamonds in the Rough March 7th 5:00pm- 7:00pm The Momentary
Oh He Dead Momentary | RØDE House MAR 6, 7 PM (DOORS 6:30 PM) tickets
Gamma Phi Delta Clothing Drive March 8th 10am-12pm learn more
Shemekia Copeland Momentary | RØDE House MAR 14, 7:15 PM learn more
Queendom March 22nd Bentonville learn more
The Ultimate Prince Tribute at the Meteor March 22nd 7pm-8:30pm learn more
The Main Squeeze PANORAMA: TOUR OF A LIFETIME Momentary | RØDE House
MAR 28, 8 PM tickets
Love Your Crown: Hair Care & Confidence Workshop on Saturday, March 30th, from 2 PM to 4 PM learn more
Pearls and Politics-The Women Who Lead March 30th 2pm Crystal Bridges
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
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
UST ANNOUNCED: 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. Member presale starts Thursday, February 27, at 10 a.m. CT. Public tickets go on sale on Friday, February 28, at 10 a.m. CT. 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 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
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!
To learn more meet with us here
