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FAYETTEVILLE
Vintage Treasures. Local Makers. A Farmer’s Market Energy with a Vintage Vibe! June 14th learn more
Explore The Tastes June 14th with Chef Vess www.chefvess.com learn more
Second Annual Juneteenth Yoga in the park June 18th Wilson Park learn more
Let’s Talk NWA Juneteenth Celebration June 19th learn more
Juneteenth Community Clean Up June 21st Squire Jehagen Center learn more
Juneteenth “A Celebration of Community” June 21st 1-5pm University of Arkansas Gardens learn more
Welcome to the NW2D Salon Black Girl Book Club! June 22nd learn more
Juneteenth Rhythms of Resilience Festive March and Cookout June 22nd 2-4pm learn more
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
Live Karaoke with Funk Factory at Music Depot every Friday learn more
Fish Friday in Springdale with SoulSpoon- pre orders highly encouraged
Glorilla Afterparty June 13th at Music Depot learn more
Soul Food Saturday and Sunday June 14th and 15th with Mean Catfish learn more
Join us for a storytime with local author Whittley Parks Prayor on Saturday, June 14, at 10:00 am! She will be reading her book "Yilly & Lacie: Embracing Our Unique Magic" learn more
D9 Cookout After Party June 14th learn more
Haus of Untz at the Railyard June 14th Doors at 7pm learn more
DJ Derrick Brunch at Ruth’s Chris Rogers every Sunday 12-3pm learn more
Juneteenth Pre-Party June 20th 8pm-1am Music Depot hosted by 4 The Culture tickets
Freedom Festival is back, NWA! learn more
Join us June 21, 2025 at Luther George Park in Springdale for the 5th Annual Freedom Festival to celebrate culture, unity, and freedom!
Steel Magnolias Auditions June 23rd learn more
Read with Princess Tiana June 25th at Rogers Public Library learn more
Dance Workshop with Rooted Movement Collective June 28th 2:00pm and 3:15pm learn more
BENTONVILLE CENTERTON,GENTRY, & SILOAM SPRINGS
GloRilla Momentary Green JUN 13, 8 PM tickets
TGIF Presented by Her Set Her Sound
Momentary | RØDE House JUN 13, 11 PM – 1 AM learn more
Glorilla After Party at Crown Northwest Arkansas June 13th learn more
Divine 9 Friend and Family Cookout at Memorial Park JUNE 14TH
Xtreme Hip-Hop JUNE 14TH, 2025 from 11:30AM-1:30PM learn more
Sneaker Chicks Upcoming Events in June!
Join us for an engaging conversation with Al Roker, America’s beloved weatherman, presented in partnership with Bentonville Film Festival June 17 learn more
Panel Discussion: An Indelible Imprint – The Potency of Black Culture JUN 18, 6 – 8 PM at Crystal Bridges learn more
Bentonville Film Festival Juneteenth Film Series June 18th and 19th learn more
SHE RUNS THE WORLD is an Official Selection in the Spotlight section at the Bentonville Film Festival Wednesday, June 18 | 6:30PM learn more
Juneteenth at Crystal Bridges June19th learn more
Juneteenth in Siloam Springs June 19th learn more
Sonié Joi Thompson-Ruffin for 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴: 𝘏𝘈𝘕𝘋 𝘚𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘊𝘏𝘌𝘋 𝘘𝘜𝘐𝘓𝘛 𝘉𝘓𝘖𝘊𝘒 𝘛𝘌𝘟𝘛𝘐𝘓𝘌 𝘞𝘖𝘙𝘒𝘚𝘏𝘖𝘗 at @crystalbridgesmuseum’s Juneteenth celebration!
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Thursday, June 19th. 2025 | 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM | Albers Classroom, Crystal Bridges Museum of Art
A Real Talk Social for Men June 25th 6:30pm learn more
Boss Moves Workshop Women Bentonville Community Center June 28th 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
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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
JUST 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
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
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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