May 21 Thursday
Listening Parties are a chance to share great music, from genre deep dives and era explorations to music tied to memories or life experiences. Your host will select standout albums or songs on vinyl and share reflections with the group. It’s a night to connect over music in community.
Tickets are $5 ($4/members), reserve your ticket online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335 today.
This event is 18+
May 23 Saturday
Mark your calendars for May 23, 2026!
Building on last year’s incredible success, we’re thrilled for the second annual youth triathlon on scenic Mt. Sequoyah.
This event is specially designed for young athletes aged 5 to 15, offering the ultimate early-season adventure perfect for both seasoned competitors and first-time triathletes! Even better, this is the crucial 2nd race of the 6-part Race the Ozarks Youth Triathlon Series! Jumpstart your points collection early and set the pace for the season.
Join us for an unforgettable day packed with fun, fitness, and fantastic memories as you conquer the course!
Find out more and REGISTER HERE!
May 25 Monday
RD holds secular, science-based addiction recovery support groups every Monday. We are LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent led/friendly. Harm reduction approaches welcomed. Sober curious folks are welcomed. Anyone questioning their relationship to substances is welcomed. No student observers, please.
Using principles learned from the Fundamentals, Figure/Head, and Painting classes, we’ll apply our knowledge and skills to Great Master artworks. We’ll learn watercolor basics (wet on wet,wet on dry, color mixing). Each week we’ll look at various artists such as Rubens, Rembrandt, Winslow Homer and more. From each, we’ll cover the human figure, landscapes, and abstracts.
Course Outline
Week 1: Overview/ Review, Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry/Damp, Water Control Brushes, Strokes Pencils, paint, ink
Week 2: Simple Volumes, Visualizing simple masses Value
Week 3: Monochrome, Using Black and Earth-tones, Rubens and Rembrandt
Week 4: Warm and Cools
Week 5: Color, Working with Primaries, Color Mixing, Winslow Homer scenes, Georgia O’ Keefe abstracts, Sargent
Week 6: Long-Form Master Study, Applying our skills to a single study
Suggested Reading:
1) Figure Drawing For Artists by Steve Huston
2) Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters & Master Class In Figure Drawing by Robert Beverly Hale
All Supplies and Materials provided- Adults 18+
May 27 Wednesday
This peaceful and nonviolent action is hosted by Indivisible NWA.
This event recurs each week through June 2026. Be sure to sign up for Mobilize texts for updates.
We continue to show up and bear witness to our elected federal officials. (Senator Tom Cotton and Representative Steve Womack have offices nearby, but this action is also directed to SenatorBoozman.)
Meet on the sidewalks near the roundabout at Pinnacle Hills and West Northgate. Stay out of the middle of the roundabout. Marshals (peacekeepers)will be attending.
Rain or shine, but be weather aware.
Sign suggestions:
NO KINGS! KING FREE SINCE 1776! THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE! NO THRONES! NO CROWNS! NO KINGS!
Wear your NO KINGS shirts if you have them.
Social media tag: #NoKingsNWA
A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
Looking for the best way to spend your evening? Join us every Wednesday in the RØDE House for Happy Hour with drink specials and free live music from local artists. This night features Trivia with Joshie Simmons.
Free, no tickets required.
Ages 21+ only. Please present a valid ID upon entry.
This event is part of our RØDE House Happy Hour series.
In this class we will explore the medium of watercolor. I’ll go over the standard materials and tools. We’ll learn fundamentals such as Wet-on Wet, Wet-on-Dry, Color Mixing and more. Each week we’ll draw and paint from life exploring various subject matter from the simplest shapes to florals to even past great artists of the medium.
Week 1: Overview Paints, Brushes, Palette setup, Basic Flat Washes
Week 2: Drawing Simple Volumes: Line and shape Value: Scales and Weight
Week 3: Basic Watercolor Techniques Graded Washes, Variegated Wash, Glazing/Layering Brushwork + Paper, Graphic Brushstrokes, Puddling, Wiping
Week 4: Color 1 Color Wheel: Value, Temperature, Intensity, Greys
Week 5: Color 2 Color Mixing, Perception and Illusion
Week 6: Long-Form Study from Life/Reference Applying our skills to a single study: Still-life, your own household object(s), or a GreatMaster copy
Suggested Reading
1) The Watercolor Book by David Dewey
2) Figure Drawing For Artists by Steve Huston
3) Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters & Master Class In Figure Drawing by Robert Beverly Hale
All supplies included. Ages 18+
Jun 01 Monday
Jun 02 Tuesday
Autism Involves Me invites parents and caretakers to gather at the Momentary for coffee and chalk in the courtyards! Grab coffee from Onyx Cafe while the family gets creative with the chalk provided in the courtyards.
This event is part of our Community Meet Up series. Throughout the year, local community partners gather in various spaces across the Momentary, holding space and creating space for their communities to come together in a casual, welcoming way. Interested in hosting a Community Meetup at The Momentary? Reach out to our team to learn more.