3W Magazine

Dam Slam Pickleball Tournament
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-04
Join Peel Compton Foundation for the inaugural Dam Slam Pickleball Tournament! Show off your skills, meet new people, and compete for prizes. There will be divisions for all levels of play, so everyone is welcome. For more information, visit https://www.peelcompton.org/events/dam-slam-pickleball/.

“Violet”
2023-06-07 - 2023-07-02 | TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
From the Tony Award-winning composer of “Fun Home” comes a powerhouse Broadway musical, “Violet.” When Violet hops onto a Greyhound bus traveling across Arkansas towards a miracle in Tulsa, it turns into the journey of a lifetime. For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org/.

Summer Mixer
2023-06-08
Join Upfield Brands & KKG Inc. at The Berry Farm in Bentonville to network and Get a Taste of NextUp! NextUp NWA will be showcasing diversity through food with delicious small bites, curated by Chef Lydia Yeakel, and of course, mixing up delicious blueberry-themed drinks. This is a casual event, meant to encourage networking with others of all ages, stages & backgrounds – we can’t wait to see you there! *Capacity is limited, reach out to get on the waitlist! If you cannot attend after registering, please let us know ASAP*. Email Emily Helbing at emily.helbing@walmart.com to get on the waitlist. For more information about the event, visit https://www.nextupisnow.org/events/event-calendar/summer-connect/.

Summer Swing
2023-06-08 | Topgolf, 3919 S. JB Hunt Drive, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States

Cancer Challenge
2023-06-08 - 2023-06-10
The 2023 Cancer Challenge is June 8-10. For 30 years, Cancer Challenge has remained committed to its goals in “Supporting World-Class Cancer Care in Northwest Arkansas” and steadfast to caring for those in our community faced with cancer. With your support, The Cancer Challenge has invested $14.2 million dollars in the NWA community focused on preventing, treating, and rebuilding lives after cancer.
The premier charity event consists of a golf, tennis, trap shoot and pickleball tournament, and a 5K|10K|1M run/walk. The year’s accomplishments will be highlighted at the signature social event on June 23 lakeside at Heroncrest. For more information, visit https://www.cancerchallenge.com/.

NWA Fashion Week
2023-06-08 - 2023-06-10

CFDA Connect Conference
2023-06-09

Pups in the Park
2023-06-10

Benton County Sheriff’s Cup Cocktail Event and Golf Tournament
2023-06-11 - 2023-06-12
L.E.A.P. (Law Enforcement Assistance Program) Benton County Sheriff’s Cup Cocktail Event and Golf Tournament is June 11-12 at Pinnacle Country Club. The cocktail event is 6-9 p.m. June 11 on the outdoor patio at Pinnacle Country Club. The attire is business casual and the event includes food, drinks, silent and live auctions, raffle prizes, and entertainment. The Benton County Sheriff’s Cup Golf Tournament is June 12 at Pinnacle Country Club. The morning flight registration start time is 7 a.m. and the morning flight starts at 8 a.m. Lunch during the golf tournament is at 11:30 a.m., and the afternoon flight registration start time is noon and the afternoon flight starts at 1 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.leapnwa.org/.

Bentonville Film Festival
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-18
The 9th annual Bentonville Film Festival will take place in Bentonville and the Northwest Arkansas region during June 13-18, 2023 with on-demand streaming through June 25. This will include selections of competition title (Narrative, Documentary, Animation, Shorts, Episodic) alongside exciting work across all festival sections; featuring panels that challenge industry norms, and conversations that emphasize independent artists in the art of film, storytelling and technology; and curated studio spotlight films with celebrity conversations. For more information, visit https://bentonvillefilm.org/.

Game Show Battle NWA
2023-06-15 | Record, 104 Southwest A Street, Bentonville, AR, United States
Game Show Battle NWA is a NEW, exciting and entertaining event to raise awareness and donations for the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank. Two 5-member corporate “families” will compete to name the most popular answers to survey questions while earning points. The “family” with the most points at the end of their competition will move on to the next round. Four preliminary rounds will be played in a game bracket format ending with a final Championship round. Competing teams will also have an opportunity to decorate their tables with their corporate brand. Enjoy a one-of-a kind summer- casual event with fun, food, drinks, networking and spirited competition! Guests can also purchase tickets to attend the event and enjoy food and beverages while watching the Game Show Battle. For more information, visit https://one.bidpal.net/gameshowbattlenwa/welcome.

Catfish, Corndogs and Cornhole
2023-06-16
Mercy Health Foundation NWA’s Catfish, Corndogs and Cornhole will take place on June 16 on the north lawn at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. All proceeds benefit Mercy Health Foundation and will help improve health care right in Northwest Arkansas.
PLAY cornhole in teams of two – amateur and competitive brackets available! SPONSOR the event OR your favorite cornhole team! EAT and hang out! Catering provided by Eat My Catfish!
For more information, visit https://mercyhealthfoundation.net/communities/nwa/.

"Sylvia"
2023-06-16 - 2023-06-17, 2023-06-22 - 2023-06-25 | Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after 22 years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career, as a public-school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park — or that has found him — bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn’t understand the relationship between man and dog. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives. For tickets and more details about the production, visit https://www.arkansaspublictheatre.org/.

Paint the Town Red
2023-06-17

The Longest Day
2023-06-21

Rodeo of the Ozarks
2023-06-21 - 2023-06-24

Sharing & Pairing
2023-06-22

Cancer Challenge Social
2023-06-23 | Heroncrest Event Center
Cancer Challenge Social is 6-10 p.m. June 23 at Heroncrest. For more details, visit https://www.cancerchallenge.com/social/.

Red, White and Baby Blue
2023-06-23 | The Garden Room, 215 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR, United States
The 19th annual Red, White and Baby Blue will be at the Garden Room in Fayetteville. Please join Jackson L. Graves Foundation to toast the final event at this beloved location! There will be live music, silent auction and fellowship in support of our precious cause, the tiniest members of our community.
To get involved, email Audre Darling at Audre@JacksonGraves.org. To learn more, visit https://jacksongraves.org/.

#BITENWA Brunch
2023-06-25 | Mount Sequoyah
New in 2023, BITE NW Arkansas is partnering with NWA Pride to host their first-ever #BITENWA Brunch as part of the Hi Tea Pool Party at Mount Sequoyah on June 25. Featuring a variety of local, LGBTQ, and ally-owned eateries, it will be a day full of flavor and fun you won’t want to miss!
Tickets are $35, and all tickets include pool party admission and unlimited brunch and drinks, with all proceeds from tickets sales benefiting NWA Equality. Purchase tickets here! The #BITENWA Brunch runs from noon to 3 p.m., with light snacks and drinks from 3-6 p.m. For more details and participating restaurants, visit https://www.bitenwa.com/.
This event is 21+. Advanced tickets close on Saturday, June 24, 2023, but general admission entry will be available at the gate.

Paradise Found 5K
2023-07-08
Experience mountain bike trails in a new way at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve’s second Paradise Found 5K on Saturday, July 8, 2023. The race will begin at 7 a.m. and end at Coler Homestead, located next to Airship Coffee.
This unique trail run utilizes the mountain bike trails for the race course and shuts them down just for racers (7-7:45 a.m.). All participants will receive a finisher medal, T-shirt, and 50% off an airship drink at Coler that day. There will be no refunds on registration but your registration can be transferred.
The event has sold out, but you can join the waitlist at https://www.peelcompton.org/events/paradise-found-5k/.

Summer Learning Event
2023-07-13

Firefly Fling
2023-07-15 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States
The highly anticipated Firefly Fling Festival is set to illuminate the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks on Saturday, July 15, from 5-10 p.m.
As one of Northwest Arkansas’ most eagerly awaited mid-summer celebrations, this festival promises to captivate families with a magical experience filled with wonder and excitement. BGO invites you to embrace the spirit of the event by dressing up as a fairy, woodland creature, or any other magical being! The Garden will transform into a whimsical realm, inspiring its guests to appreciate the magic of the outdoors.
Before the sun sets, stop at community booths offering engaging activities and interactive stations. Grab dinner and a sweet treat from various food trucks and stands. Express yourself with face painting and henna tattoos. Take pictures with real-life mermaids, fairies, and pirates. Explore the art of fairy house building, marvel at giant bubbles floating through the air, and be enthralled by captivating roaming performers. Dance and sing along with Jennifer Brinkley, Katie Dwyer, and Jukebox. Be amazed by fire dancers and a laser light show to close the event!
For the first year, alcohol will be available for purchase for guests 21 & up.
BGO is so excited for families to come together, embrace the magic of the event, enjoy the nature that surrounds them, and make lasting memories!
Garden Member Adults: $17.50
Garden Member Kids (Ages 0-13): $7.50
Non-Member Adults: $24
Non-Member Kids (Ages 0-13): $14
Prices increase on the day of the event & at the gate!
Find more information and buy tickets at https://www.bgozarks.org/.

"Sweeney Todd"
2023-07-20 - 2023-07-30

Art of Wine: Uncorked!
2023-07-21 | Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Indulge in an endless assortment of wine and savor small bites from your favorite local restaurants as you toast to a night to remember at Art of Wine: Uncorked! from 8-11 p.m. on July 21! The party of the summer is back – and it’s better than ever. It’s a wine wonderland!
*NEW! Want to be the first through the doors at Uncorked? Add the Express Pass to get early entrance into the tasting and be the first to sample your favorites.
TICKETS: $95 General Admission; $200 Reserve Room; add an Express Pass for early entry!
*Must be 21 or older to attend event.
For more details, visit https://waltonartscenter.org/special-events/art-of-wine/uncorked/.

“It Shoulda Been You”
2023-07-21 - 2023-07-23 | Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
A world where nothing is what it seems, religions collide, Machiavellian plots are revealed, promises are broken, secrets are exposed and hope springs from the most unlikely of places…. Is it the latest conflict in the Middle East? No, it’s just the Steinberg wedding. The charming, funny and original new musical “It Shoulda Been You” invites you to a wedding day that you’ll never forget, where anything that can go wrong does, and love pops up in mysterious places. The bride is Jewish. The groom is Catholic. Her mother is a force of nature. His mother is a tempest in a cocktail shaker. And, when the bride’s ex-boyfriend crashes the party, the perfect wedding starts to unravel faster than you can whistle “Here Comes the Bride!” It’s up to the sister of the bride to turn a tangled mess into happily ever after in this musical comedy for anyone who ever had parents.
For more details, visit https://www.arkansaspublictheatre.org/.

Angels Paying it Forward Impact Celebration
2023-07-25 | Osage House, 243 Pace Lane, Cave Springs, AR, United States
Angels Paying it Forward Impact Celebration will be at 11:30 a.m. July 25 at Osage House. Join Circle of Life at this special celebration luncheon as we share about our Angels Paying it Forward and the impact they make at Circle of Life. This incredible group of women funds our Angel Fund, which provides special wishes and needs for our hospice patients and families. The luncheon will feature special guest Amy Hannon!
Amy Nelson Hannon lives in Arkansas in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. Amy cut her hospitality teeth living out her role as a preacher’s wife in the South, where it’s a way of life to make and share food for just about every reason on Earth. She learned quickly what a joy it is when friends bellow with laughter around a dinner table and tell stories after the plates are pushed away. Sharing good food and life together got in her blood. She now shares her simple, authentic hospitality message.
The luncheon is free to attend. Registration is required: https://4agc.com/commerce_pages/720dff93-c0cf-47db-b43f-e7b375e97acb.

Spark of Hope
2023-07-27 | Rogers Convention Center
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA’s Spark of Hope will be 6-8 p.m. July 27 at Rogers Convention Center. Each year more than 600 SPSFNWA supporters and corporate sponsors attend this signature event. Join the nonprofit for dinner and an awards ceremony to honor SPSFNWA supporters and recipients. For more information, visit https://spsfnwa.org/spark-of-hope/.

Summer Pop Up
2023-07-27
Sponsored by Nestle, this event will provide NextUp members with an opportunity to go a little deeper with one another and with the creators of NWA Fashion Week, INTERFORM. Learn from Basana Chhetri, Nepalese-American fashion designer and Senior Director of Fashion Design and Apparel Education at INTERFORM, about INTERFORM’s mission to foster a self-sustaining, design-led fashion and art industry in NWA. Each participant will be instructed in woodblock printing and pattern-making and will take home a product they have designed. Coffee and light snacks will be provided. For more information, visit https://www.nextupisnow.org/regions/northwest-arkansas/.
