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, 2021-06-24 - 2021-06-27
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.

***CANCELED*** - Summer Salsa
2021-06-19
***CANCELED*** – This summer party at the Fayetteville Town Center features Mexican food, live music and dancing, a salsa tasting competition and a unique silent auction. This annual event is the signature fundraiser for EOA Children’s House, which provides services to children younger than age 5 who have been abused, neglected, or have faced adverse childhood experiences. For more details, visit www.childrenshousenwa.org.

The Longest Day 2021
2021-06-20
On the summer solstice – the day with the most light – the Alzheimer’s Association calls on everyone to fight Alzheimer’s disease by raising funds and awareness for care, support and research. Participants across the world come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through an activity of their choice. For details, visit www.alz.org.

Rodeo of the Ozarks
2021-06-23 - 2021-06-26
Saddle up to support local charities at the Rodeo of the Ozarks. Events include a parade and bull riding at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. For more details, visit www.rodeooftheozarks.org.

Matilda: The Musical
2021-06-23 - 2021-07-18
Fresh from its hit Broadway run, this musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. For more details, visit www.theatre2.org.

Sharing & Pairing
2021-06-24
Sharing & Pairing is a ticketed culinary event at River Grille where guests sample pairings of delicious, freshly prepared hors d’oeuvres with a variety of imported and domestic wines. The event raises funds for the nonprofit’s mission of providing Christmas gifts, meals, clothing, school supplies and scholarships to the children of Benton County. This event is for ages 21 and older. For tickets and more details, visit www.sharingandcaringkids.com.

Red, White & Baby Blue
2021-06-25
Red, White & Baby Blue will be at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. Jackson L. Graves Foundation hopes to host this event in person, but there is a virtual backup plan as well. For details, visit www.jacksongraves.org.

Tee Off for Taylor
2021-06-26
The 7th annual Tee Off for Taylor Golf Tournament and Reception will take place Saturday, June 26, 2021. Benefiting the Taylor McKeen Shelton Foundation, whose mission is to increase awareness of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC,) fund crucial research into causes and prevention of SUDC, support the needs of families impacted by SUDC, and give back to communities and organizations across the state of Arkansas. This annual event’s proceeds will continue our support the SUDC Foundation, Arkansas Children’s Northwest, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma at Mercy Hospital in Rogers.
The Tee Off for Taylor 4-man Scramble Golf Tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Shadow Valley NWA. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. near the pro shop. This will be limited to the first 32 teams, shotgun start, and one flight. Continental breakfast, lunch buffet, beverages, and golfer swag are included for participants. Prizes will be given for tournament winners, longest drive, and closest to the pin. Mulligans and raffles will also be available for purchase. For more information, visit https://taylormckeen.com.

Run for Veterans
2021-07-04
Run for Veterans is a 4-mile race and 1-mile fun walk held on the Fourth of July at Veterans Memorial Park at Lake Fayetteville. There is plan for the event to be virtual if necessary. For more information, visit www.7hillscenter.org.

Red Shoe Soirée
2021-07-09
On Friday, July 9, please join Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma in celebrating its successes of the past years and in raising critical funds for its programs in Northwest Arkansas: the Ronald McDonald House at Washington Regional, the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Mercy NWA and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. The nonprofit’s first-ever hybrid Red Shoe Soirée event will include a live virtual show and the ability to host up to 200 guests at the in-person event at Osage House. In-person tickets are limited! For more details, visit www.nwaredshoesoiree.com.

Dream Big Charity Gala
2021-07-16
Children’s Safety Center’s Dream Big Gala presented by Johnson & Johnson is going hybrid on Friday, July 16! That means the program will be virtual, but the nonprofit is inviting its closest supporters and partners to join at Prairie Street Live! (an outdoor music venue) in south Fayetteville to celebrate in-person and watch the band Boom Kinetic perform LIVE! The event will stream LIVE from both Children’s Safety Center’s Facebook Event Page and YouTube Page at 7 p.m. and Boom Kinetic will take the Prairie Street Live! stage, following the program, at 7:30 p.m.
At this FREE family-friendly live event, you can expect LIVE music from Boom! Kinetic presented by Arvest Bank, an online silent auction featuring a variety of tempting items, a short program about the Children’s Safety Center and why continuing to have this event is so important … and if the donations are high enough, you will see some familiar faces get a pie in the face.
Online Auction Bidding will open on July 1 and close at 10 p.m. July 16. Below is a link to the Online Auction bidding site and instructions on how to register. You can register and view items at any time between now and the event. More items will be added every week, so keep checking back to see what’s new!
https://childsc2021.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse
All proceeds benefit Children’s Safety Center. For more details, visit www.childrenssafetycenter.org.

Power on the Bricks and Big Boat Bash
2021-07-16 - 2021-07-17
Power on the Bricks is a street party to show off the boats and other vehicles, followed the next day by the Big Boat Bash, a poker run with boats on Beaver Lake. For more details, visit www.sheepdogia.org.

Catfish, Corndogs and Cornhole
2021-07-16 08:00 (America/Denver)
Enjoy all-you-can-eat catfish, corndogs and more at this unforgettable cornhole competition July 16 on the north lawn of Mercy Hospital in Rogers. The tournament begins at 8 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. All proceeds support enhanced programs and services at Mercy Northwest Arkansas. For details, visit www.mercyhealthfoundation.net/nwa.

Beat the Heat Summer Swing Golf Tournament
2021-07-26
Support proper hydration and prevention of heat illness at this four-person scramble golf tournament at Springdale Country Club. For more information, visit www.kendrickfincher.org.

Benton County Sheriff's Cup 2021 Charity Golf Tournament
2021-07-26
Benton County Sheriff’s Cup 2021 Charity Golf Tournament will be July 26 at Pinnacle Country Club and feature 4-person scrambles with morning and afternoon flights, lunch, and prizes. On July 25, there will be entertainment at 6:30 p.m. at Pinnacle Country Club with music by the band Bulletproof. All proceeds from the tournament go to the Law Enforcement Assistance Program (L.E.A.P.). For more information or to register for the tournament, contact Tim Lee at 479.409.5786 or tim@mobile10-8.com.

Circle of Life Ladies Auxiliary Virtual Impact Celebration
2021-07-27 10:00
Join the Circle of Life Ladies Auxiliary at 10 a.m. July 27 on Facebook Live for the virtual Impact Celebration. Help the nonprofit celebrate the impact of the Ladies Auxiliary with event co-hosts Keri Lynn and Allison McElroy! Be sure to watch as the nonprofit shares about special Circle of Life programs, new Angel Fund stories and announce the recipient of the Jeretta Hardwick Woman of Excellence Award. For more information, visit https://nwacircleoflife.com/.

Dog Days of Summer
2021-08-01
Bring your four-legged friends and the “hooman” family to Humane Society of the Ozarks’ Dog Days of Summer on Aug. 1 at Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery. The event will feature a caricature artist, adoptable pets, door prizes, a silent auction and more. For more details, visit www.hsozarks.org.

Bentonville Film Festival
2021-08-02 - 2021-08-08
Entering its 7th year, the Bentonville Film Festival is a one of a kind event that champions inclusion in all forms of media. Chaired by Academy Award® winner Geena Davis, BFF is a year-long platform culminating with an annual festival in partnership with founding sponsor Walmart and presenting sponsor Coca-Cola. The 7th annual festival will take place Aug. 2-8 as a hybrid version of virtual showings and local and limited on-the-ground events. For tickets and more details, visit https://bentonvillefilm.org.

American Mariachi
2021-08-04 - 2021-08-29
A hilarious and heartwarming new comedy filled with explosive, joyous live music. A ragtag group of young women defy tradition – and their parents – by secretly launching an all-female mariachi band. For more details, visit www.theatre2.org.
