3W Magazine

Hogeye Marathon & Relays
2021-04-24 - 2021-04-25
Benefiting area schools, this event includes a marathon, half-marathon, 5K, 10K and relays starting in Springdale. For details, visit www.hogeyemarathon.com.

Virtual Wine Dinner
2021-04-25
Restore Humanity is thrilled to gather with you as it does every year to share some delectable food from Bordinos — expertly paired with fantastic wine — while sharing the latest news about the good work in Kenya! This year’s Wine Dinner will be held virtually again this year in order to ensure everyone’s safety. The event will take place on Sunday, April 25, and you will be able to enjoy Bordinos at Home along with incredible wine from Natural State Distributing while tuning into the virtual presentation!
The Dinner-for-Two Baskets are $200 and include: a three-course meal from Bordinos (for two), two bottles of wine paired with your meal and two Restore Humanity wine glasses. Please keep in mind that you will need to come and pick up your Basket curbside at Bordinos between 5:30 and 6 p.m. on April 25.
For more details, visit www.restorehumanity.org.

Power of Inclusion
2021-04-27 11:00 (America/Denver)
Join Sunshine School & Development Center for a virtual panel discussion that focuses on disability inclusion in the workplace. Latriece Watkins, EVP of Walmart U.S. Consumables Division, will moderate a discussion with companies who are champions for inclusion in their workforce and discuss ideas on how all organizations can become more inclusive. The virtual panel discussion will be at 11 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. For more information, visit www.nwasunshineschool.org.

At the Wedding
2021-04-28 - 2021-06-13
A darkly hilarious new comedy, soon to debut at Lincoln Center and originally developed at TheatreSquared. Carlo is going to be really well behaved today. She’s not going to get drunk. She’s not going to give any long-winded speeches. And she’s definitely not going to try to steal the bride back. For more details, visit www.theatre2.org.

Heather Ridley-Fleeman Battle for Hope
2021-05-01
The annual Heather Ridley-Fleeman Battle for Hope 10K/5K run and the 5K walk will be at Old Tiger Stadium in Bentonville. There is also an optional virtual race. All proceeds go directly to the cancer support and educational programs provided by Hope Cancer Resources. For details, visit www.heathersraceforhope.com.

***CANCELED*** - Dogwood Walk
2021-05-01
***CANCELED*** – Parade your fur babies at Gulley Park for the Dogwood Walk, which features dog contests, pet treats, lunch and more. For details, visit www.hsozarks.org.

Spring Demolition Derby
2021-05-01
Join Rodeo of the Ozarks for its version of “adult bumper cars” at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. For more details, visit www.rodeooftheozarks.org.

Mercy Golf Classic
2021-05-03
Hit the greens at the Mercy Golf Classic at Pinnacle Country Club. For details, visit www.mercyhealthfoundation.net/nwa.

Sassafras Friends Event
2021-05-06
Join The Jones Center for the live stream of the Sassafras Friends Event on May 6. This year’s Wine Tote will feature two varietals from the Sassafras Springs Vineyard – a 2019 Sonoma Pinot Grigio and a 2016 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. During the May 6 virtual event, we invite you to uncork your bottles along with us and enjoy the program! Proceeds from the event support The Jones Center and the Friends of The Jones Center Giving Circle. For more details, visit www.thejonescenter.net.

Bonanza
2021-05-07
Enjoy great food, drinks, rodeo-type events and a silent auction at this annual cowboy-themed event at Oliver Ranch in Highfill. For more details, visit www.baileyoliverlawfirm.com.

Hillary and Clinton
2021-05-07 - 2021-05-08, 2021-05-13 - 2021-05-16
In an alternate universe light-years away from our own is a planet called Earth. It looks a lot like our Earth, except it’s slightly different. And living on this other Earth is a woman named Hillary. Hillary is trying to become the president of a country called the United States of America. It’s 2008 and she’s campaigning in a state called New Hampshire. She’s not doing very well in the polls. She needs more money to keep the campaign going, so she calls her husband for help. He offers her a deal, a tough deal, but when she gets his help, she gets more than she bargained for. You may think you know where this story is going, but you don’t. After all, the play takes place in an alternate universe where anything can happen. For tickets and more details, visit www.arkansaspublictheatre.org.

Touch-a-Truck
2021-05-15
Touch-a-Truck will be on May 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with quiet hours for those with sensory needs from 9-10 a.m. For more details, visit www.juniorleaguenwa.org.

Great Strides Walk 2021
2021-05-15
We can’t wait to bring the CF community together for Great Rides! This year we’re turning Great Strides into Great Rides with a car parade to celebrate your efforts towards finding a cure for CF.
In addition to the car parade, every 2021 CF Foundation event will feature several virtual components and experiences to help make a difference for people living with cystic fibrosis. For more information, visit www.cff.org/Arkansas/.

Heart of Northwest Arkansas
2021-05-21
Heart of Northwest Arkansas is a collaborative of the popular Go Red for Women movement, Heart Ball and Paint the Town Red fundraisers. The digital event, slated for May 21, 2021, will feature stories of individuals from NWA communities whose lives have been affected by heart disease and stroke and the ways in which the AHA utilizes local funds to combat the nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers. The affair carries the theme “Bringing our Hearts Together” – an ode to the cooperation of AHA staff and event chairs in bringing these blockbuster fundraisers under one umbrella. The fight for a healthier community isn’t fought alone; it will take everyone to advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality. Each registered guest will receive a party box, goody bag and a meal. The event will also include live and silent auctions and special entertainment. Tickets for the event can be purchased here. For more information, visit the American Heart Association – Arkansas Facebook page.

The Big Weekend
2021-05-21 - 2021-05-23
Fayetteville Junior Civic League’s Big Weekend presented by Taco Bell and F.P.E.C. Corp. includes the Big Party on May 21 at George’s Majestic Lounge and a miniature golf ParTee on May 23 at Gator Golf. For more information, visit www.fayettevillejcl.com.

Walk for Wishes NWA
2021-05-22
Join Make-A-Wish Mid-South for Walk for Wishes NWA May 22 at Topgolf in Rogers. There is a drive-thru parade from 9-10 a.m May 22. Raise money to grant wishes for children with critical illnesses and celebrate your efforts at the walk. These life-changing wishes are only possible because of supporters like you. For details and to register, visit www.walkforwishesnwa.org.

Cow Paddy Run
2021-05-22
The Cow Paddy Run is a 5K and 1K fun run hosted by The Spark Foundation. It’s the 2nd Annual 10th Anniversary of the Return of Cow Paddy Run, and the nonprofit is celebrating by adding a 10K just for this year! For more details, visit www.cowpaddyrun.com.

Chefs in the Garden
2021-05-25
Everyone’s favorite foodie event returns – this time in the refreshing spring season! Please plan to join us outdoors on May 25 for a safe, socially-distanced and fun evening benefiting the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Stroll through the Garden listening to live music from Tater, Mater & Squarsh while enjoying a diverse selection of sweet and savory culinary creations from the area’s finest chefs.
We will be taking all measures to ensure the health and safety of our guests. In order to keep attendance at a safe size, guests will attend in two shifts, from 5-6:30 p.m. and from 6:30-8 p.m. This event sells out every year – so plan to get your tickets early!
We are thrilled to announce this year’s Honorary Chef is Rafael Rios of Yeyo’s Mexican Grille in Bentonville and Yeyo’s Taqueria in Rogers!
Tickets will be $65 for Garden members and $80 for nonmembers. A portion of each ticket sale will benefit the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank. For more details, visit www.bgozarks.org.

My Father's War
2021-05-26 - 2021-06-20
Donning her father’s 1940s helmet, Amy is plunged into a world at war. The funny, harrowing and deeply moving story of a Jewish kid from Chicago’s North Side who landed at Normandy on D-Day and fought through to the Battle of the Bulge. As Private Herzberg survives one near-death experience after another through luck, chutzpah and sheer comic timing, his daughter chases down the one story that still haunts him. For more details, visit www.theatre2.org.

EMERGE Designer Runway Show
2021-05-29
Join INTERFORM for the EMERGE Designer Runway Show, a kick off to the month-long multi-media experience collectively titled ASSEMBLY. Bringing back the first runway event since 2019 – the Emerge Designer Runway show will feature 12 designers from the inaugural season of the Emerge Designer Residency Program. These designers worked with mentors from across the country to hone their skills and develop the collections on display.
From the producers of NWA Fashion Week, you are invited to take your seat along Emma Avenue, as the runway returns once again, LIVE and in-person, to Northwest Arkansas on Saturday, May 29 at 6 p.m.
With only 130 seats available, each ticket holder will enjoy an exclusive experience with the 90-minute runway show featuring collections from regional designers influenced by global and national mentors.
In the interest of public health, traditional row seating has been replaced with a thoughtfully designed plan of table seating surrounding the runway. Centered around the idea of safety, as well as community, ticket purchases for this event will be offered by table only.
Tickets can be purchased here. For more information, visit https://interform.art/.

TheatreSquared Gala
2021-06-03
TheatreSquared Gala on June 3 at Fayetteville Public Library will feature top-shelf wine, a gourmet dinner and a command performance by Broadway veteran Carmen Cusack — unforgettable in her Tony-nominated performance in Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s “Bright Star.” For more information, visit www.theatre2.org.

Walk 'n Roll
2021-06-05
Sunshine School & Development Center’s Walk ‘n Roll is a peer-to-peer fundraising event. Teams of classrooms and programs at Sunshine School will raise money all through the month of May and celebrate with a Fun Walk on June 5 at the school. The month of fundraisers will include community fundraisers and an online auction. For more details, visit www.nwasunshineschool.org.

Crawfish Boil
2021-06-05
Join the Children’s Safety Center for the annual Crawfish Boil at First National Bank NWA in Fayetteville. Guests will enjoy live music, a raffle for prizes, and all the crawfish and gumbo you can eat. For details, visit www.childrenssafetycenter.org.

Purple Reign Drag Show
2021-06-05
Purple Reign Drag Show benefiting Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter will be 8-10 p.m. June 5 at The Momentary in Bentonville. The show will feature “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 12 finalist CRYSTAL METHYD.
Other performers include local favorites:
Taylor Madison Monroe
Amiyah Turelle
O’Shea Reed
Neptune™
Ella Rosa
Nicki Savage
Umami Origami
Inertia™
Domestic Violence affects the LGBTQIA+ community at rates significantly higher than any other demographic community. We know that domestic violence does not discriminate and neither do we. At the NWA Women’s Shelter, we provide shelter, counseling, and advocacy services to anyone who needs assistance reclaiming their lives and freedom from their abuser. We are a safe place for YOU to be YOU.
Because of the abundant generosity of our sponsors, all proceeds go directly to benefit the programs and clients at the NWA Women’s Shelter. Tickets are available here. For more information, visit https://nwaws.org.

Spark of Hope
2021-06-10
Join the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas for its signature event, celebrating supporters, alumni and recipients with a dinner and award ceremony. For more information, visit www.spsfnwa.org.

The Cancer Challenge
2021-06-10 - 2021-06-12
One weekend, one community, one fight for one cause: it’s The Cancer Challenge. This premier charity event includes golf and tennis tournaments, pickleball, trap shoot, 5K/10K run and 1-mile walk. To volunteer, donate or participate, visit www.cancerchallenge.com.

ParTea with a Purpose
2021-06-12
Havenwood Tea Co invites you to attend ParTea with a Purpose from 10 a.m. to noon June 12. This semi-virtual tea party is hosted by you, in your own space, with guests of your choice! Join the livestream for a short program at Samantha’s Garden led by Abby Turner of A Tabletop Affair to learn about the impact Havenwood has in our community as they continue to bring women and their children from crisis to self sufficiency. Register for event at https://one.bidpal.net/partea2021/welcome. For more information, visit https://www.nwahavenwood.org.

Virtual Women’s Empowerment Summit
2021-06-17
Network of Executive Women NWA’s Virtual Women’s Empowerment Summit will be June 17, 2021. For more details, visit www.newonline.org/region/northwest-arkansas.

Straight White Men
2021-06-18 - 2021-06-19
When Ed and his three adult sons come together to celebrate Christmas, they enjoy cheerful trash-talking, pranks, and takeout Chinese. Then they confront a problem that even being a happy family can’t solve: When identity matters and privilege is problematic, what is the value of being a straight white man? For tickets and more details, visit www.arkansaspublictheatre.org.
