Good morning, Fayetteville.

Washington County Master Gardeners will host their annual Garden Gate Tour on June 14—featuring six local gardens in Fayetteville and near Elkins with education stations staffed by the gardeners and open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Fayetteville will start a free community forester program this summer to teach residents how to care for trees and learn about urban forestry.

The program is open to people 16 and older and holds classes at the Fayetteville Public Library + Lower Ramble, with three course levels that lead to a certificate and T-shirt.

The City of Fayetteville will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, May 30 at 10 a.m. near the playground at 1595 N.

Dartmouth Ave to begin upgrades at Bryce Davis Park. The planned improvements—new pavilions, shade structures, a dog wash station, and accessibility upgrades—stem from community input and will be carried out with temporary fencing and paths during construction.

The Planning Commission voted Tuesday night to reject a seven‐story student housing proposal in downtown Fayetteville after residents raised concerns about historic preservation, traffic, and the local environment—officials noted issues with protecting nearby heritage sites.

They approved a separate project next to Fayetteville High School’s Harmon Field that will add 3,000 square feet of commercial space and 294 apartments if street and water improvements are made.

Arkansas Softball senior first baseman Bri Ellis was named the 2025 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Tuesday evening at Science Museum Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, making her the first Razorback to win the honor and only the fifth position player to earn it since 2002.

Riverside won its state baseball title on Wednesday when Caden Cavazos hit a run-scoring single in the top of the eighth to give the Rebels a 1-0 win over Cedar Ridge at Everett Field at the Benton Athletic Complex after heavy rain and wind rescheduled the game from May 24.

Majo Aguilar Live

8-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy great music from Majo Aguilar while sipping your favorite drinks.

Books & Brews at Flyway Brewing Company

6-7 p.m. — Flyway Brewing Company — Free entry — Engage in a lively discussion over 'A Gentleman in Moscow' while enjoying craft brews.

An Evening with Amor Towles

7-8 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free admission — Engage in a conversation with bestselling author Amor Towles followed by a book signing.

The Fab Four - Ultimate Beatles Tribute

8:00-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience an award-winning tribute with note-for-note renditions of Beatles classics.

Ashtyn Barbaree Concert

2-6 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Experience ethereal Americana tunes from an acclaimed local singer-songwriter.

De-Mystifying Music Theory Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville — Free entry — Explore the intriguing nuances of music theory and ignite your creativity with Jack Williams.

Clarke Buehling Concert with Walter Schmidt

7-9 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville — Tickets available — Experience the rich sounds of 19th-century banjo music from acclaimed performer Clarke Buehling.

Beginner Banjo Workshop

1-2 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville / Fayetteville Roots — Check out the intricacies of banjo playing with expert Clarke Buehling.

Trivia Night at Flyway Brewing Co.

7-9 p.m. — Flyway Brewing Company — Free to play — Gather your friends for a fun-filled evening of trivia, beer, and prizes.

OOS Fayetteville, Arkansas | Offensive Skills Clinic

6:30-8:30 p.m. — NW Arkansas Juniors Storm Volleyball Club — Early Bird $80, Late Registration $115 — Enhance your volleyball skills with specialized coaching focused on collegiate and professional techniques.