Good morning, Fayetteville.

Artemis Lounge, an all-ages art space + music venue at 509 W.

Spring St., closed its doors on Thursday night after high expenses led to cancelled weekend shows. It briefly reopened last month before this permanent closure was announced.

Rogers artist Jay Benham blends Kiowa ledger art with live performances to share his community’s heritage and resilience.

He uses family-led shows to bring traditional storytelling to modern stages, preserving a powerful art form and history for future generations.

The University of Arkansas MEM lab is recruiting adults (ages 60+) to join a paid study on memory and dementia with a $50 incentive, held at an off-campus building with free parking at 2231 MLK Jr. Blvd. in Fayetteville.

Irish Session

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville / Fayetteville Roots — Free entry — A lively gathering of musicians where Irish tunes and songs are played in harmony.

Summer Reading Kickoff!

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with fun activities, food, and performances for all ages.

Big K.R.I.T. Album Release Event

10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Cost info unavailable — Celebrate the release of Big K.R.I.T.'s new album '4eva Is A Mighty Long Time'.

Nike Volleyball Camp at University of Arkansas

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — University Recreation + Wellness — $455 — A girls volleyball camp for ages 10-14 focusing on skill development and leadership.

AdventureCon 2026: Board Game and Tabletop Convention

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Rogers Convention Center — $10 – $85 — A family-friendly gathering filled with over 300 games for board game enthusiasts of all ages.

The Smokehouse Players Benefit Performance of On Golden Pond

1-2:30 p.m. — Ozark Mountain Smokehouse — Donations accepted — Enjoy a heartfelt performance exploring love and forgiveness in later years.

Bats and Bluegrass Festival

5-9 p.m. — Illinois River Watershed Partnership — Free admission — Experience the magical emergence of gray bats alongside live bluegrass music in a unique Ozark celebration.