Community Calendar

The Dam Slam Pickleball Tournament presented by Reebok is back at Osage Park!
Show off your skills, meet new people, and compete for prizes.
There are divisions for all levels of play, so join us for a fun pickleball filled weekend!

June 7th: Mens Doubles & Womens Doubles
June 8th: Mixed Doubles

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month—and we want to spend it with you! Come celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with events for all ages and identities.

Presented in partnership with NWA Equality, on Saturday, June 7, we’re filling the Momentary campus with a vibrant lineup of music, film, food, and dance events open to all.

From a musical film festival and outdoor picnic on the Green to vogue 101 workshops, there’s plenty of ways to get inspired, have fun, and celebrate the art, culture, history, and people of the LGBTQ+ community.

See you there.

Amy Leisure will teach a class on the basics of crochet using fabric strips. Participants will leave with a hook, a mug rug, and the knowledge to create many fun projects. Ages 10-15 must be accompanied by a paid parent or guardian, class size limited to 10. Folkways fiber volunteers will be available to help students learn one-on-one. Sack lunch is recommended since the class runs from 10am to 2pm.

PRIDE EVENT JUNE 7th

HOSTED by The Momentary

Partnering with Guest artist Isabella Akel Vogue extraordinaire with the infamous House of Xtravaganza and Professional Dancer/Choreographer Todd Belin

Pop-Up beginner Vogue Dance Class 6pm-7:30pm

Following with the ultimate “Ballroom Experience” Dance party 8pm-11pm

Creating a positive, fun experience for every individual! Supporting all!

Join us for an evening as we celebrate Pride Month with Austin, TX singer- songwriter, Creekbed Carter with our very own local support Skye Pollard.

Tix $20 online or at door. 21+

"Careful listeners will certainly delight in hearing familiar folk and country spirits that haunt these songs. Nick Drake’s influence can be felt in the arrangement of “Apiary.” “Stayin’ With You” and “Through With Lovin’” both share a penchant for troublemaking that speaks to hours spent listening to Roger Miller and John Prine. “Lord, Make Me A Scorpion” shares Bobbie Gentry’s flare for orchestral dramatics, while Karen Dalton’s influence sits just to the left of the lyrics for “If I Was.” Ultimately, however, Creekbed Carter is unplaceable, shapeshifting beyond a genre binary in favor of building a more expansive musical future. It’s a lineage they’re proud to step into, one that unites DIY artists, folk singers, trans visionaries, experimental writers, and country stars throughout history. "

Clever, hopeful, bald, and true, Creekbed Carter is, above all, an act of resilience: a flaming sword that both creator and listener can use to cut their way out and get forward, together.

This Pride Month, we’re teaming up with NWA Equality and legendary dance professionals Todd Belin and Isabella Akel to honor the art, history, and spirit of Vogue dance at the Momentary.

Get ready for a night of electrifying energy, bold self-expression, and pure celebration at our Pride Party—where we pay tribute to Pride, Vogue culture, and the freedom to be unapologetically you. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of ballroom with dynamic performances, fierce runway moments, and iconic Vogue moves, from catwalk to duckwalk and hand performance.

Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration—learn from the best, feel the rhythm, and strike your fiercest pose!

Tickets are $15 ($12 for members), register online or with Guest Services at 479.657.2335 to reserve your spot today.

Since the late 1990s, KAWS has been creating a cast of iconic characters steeped in the American zeitgeist that populate his work. Each with their own distinct personality pulled in part from their creator, these characters have been a constant throughline in the artist’s career. The exhibition takes its title and thematic jumping-off point from the sculpture titled FAMILY (2021), which brings together four of KAWS’ characters posed in the style of a family portrait. As witnessed throughout the show, the relationships between the figures can be complex, familiar, and astonishingly heartfelt entryways into human emotions.

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press is one of JR’s most extensive immersive and experiential works to date. After taking portraits in one of three individual photo booths, visitors enter the interior of an oversized, whirring printing press – turning their image into a tangible work of art while offering a glimpse into the creative process of JR. After the experience, visitors leave with their own, one-of-a-kind print.

Member Perk: Momentary members receive two free prints per visit. Just reserve your timed ticket online or with the Box Office, and your discount will be applied at checkout!

Timed portrait tickets are $20 (Free for members), reserve your timeslot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335.
Timed portrait tickets include one oversized photo portrait and admission for up to three people. Digital copies of your photo will be available after your visit.
If you do not plan on taking a portrait during your visit, no purchase is required to attend The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press.

Visit the Best Friends Pet Resource Center for our Open House event to get the inside story on all things Best Friends!

* Tour the center and veterinary clinic
* Visit adoptable animals and learn about their care
* Learn about all the resources Best Friends has available for our community, from DIY bath stations to free vaccines and microchips!
* Explore the center's grounds and meet some of our Hidden Gem dogs.
*Get info on how you can get started fostering or volunteering
* Enjoy some snacks and treats

We are looking forward to seeing you here!

Tim will lead participants on the third Sunday foraging hikes and cooking workshops around the Ozark Folkways property. As the seasons change so will the available plants and how they are prepared. These zero-waste events will cover plant ID, Harvest and Reseeding, and Food Preparation.