Community Calendar

The Fourth installment of the 2025 Secular Speaker Series hosted by the Ozarks Chapter of FFRF features Alessandro Terenzoni, the Vice President of Public Policy for Americans United for Separation of Church & State. Alessandro will be speaking how their organization is pushing back against Christian Nationalism, including the ongoing legal effort against Arkansas Act 573, which mandates the Ten Commandments in all public areas, including public school classrooms.

The separation of church & state is the bedrock of American democracy, and AU.org is committed to protecting this constitutional principle. Please join us for a thought provoking discussion and learn how Americans United for Separation of Church & State works to keep religion out of government. Hope to see you there!

"Teresa Pelliccio underwent a significant mind-shift in 2004 after reading The Power of Now and began a meditation practice. Shortly thereafter, she began experiencing conscious, otherworldly “trips” during her sleep. To understand and process these experiences, she turned to art. Her art forms are born from personal associations and blend spirituality, the metaphysical, intuition, self-empowerment and rebellion with femininity, whimsy and impulse. It is her wish that her work might inspire you to consider what may lie beyond the physical and encourage you to explore it. And, to love and support yourself fully as you do. 
Hilka Irvin is a Minnesota native who made Eureka Springs her home in 2014. A self-taught artist, she works in various mediums—oils, acrylics, and watercolor—each reflective of her mindset. In addition to visual art, she writes poetry and short stories to fulfill her creative soul. Her work is often described as eclectic, as she creates instinctively rather than adhering to expectations. Hilka thrives on stepping outside her comfort zone and expresses herself through art and writing that continues to evolve.
RIGDON IRVIN has always thought of art as a history of humankind. His art is very much influenced by the fact that he is a child of the 70’s. He was introduced to all kinds of music, art and various aspects of the counter culture at an early age, by older siblings, who were coming of age during that time. He loves color and watching it explode on the canvas, incorporating the architectural lines of the mid century, as well as the atomic themes of the space age. Being an abstract artist allows him the freedom to create art from “an anything goes” mindset. "

Lose Yourself in Two Nights of Electronic Music
Whatever your genre, Momentous is your place for EDM in Northwest Arkansas.

Featuring dubstep icons Flux Pavilion and Doctor P performing b2b, live electronic superstar Tycho, plus Baby Weight, MEMBA, Mickman, a community stage curated by Backroom, Haus of Untz, Vibes Creation Co., and Impact DNB and more, Momentous brings the global electronic music scene to the Momentary for an unforgettable two-night festival.

Explore multiple stages of cross-genre masters, immerse yourself in the dynamic experience of Rin Peisert’s multi-modal Relative Intensity Noise and Touki Delphine’s critically acclaimed FIREBIRD, or wander the glowing alleys of the Night Market to the pulse of a nearby dance floor. Food, drinks, art, music, and more await.

Without a doubt, this is the biggest Momentous yet.

See you there.

"Gullywasher started in Kansas City in 2017 by guitarist singer songwriter Chris Hudson, banjo player vocalist Sam Wright & Bassist Matt Cathlina.
A “Gullywasher” is a big washing rain which sort of describes this indie folk Americana string band’s trio sound. Lots of musical exploratory space & something completely different with a very familiar but understated style that crosses many genres boundaries. "

BYOP ~ Bring Your Own Poem
Hosted By ~ Derelicts Digest
Free
All Ages
Your Words
Your People
Your Place

Evening at the Farm is a celebration of community, food, and connection. Guests will gather for cocktails and appetizers in the garden, followed by a multi-course dinner created with ingredients grown onsite. Seating is communal to encourage conversation and connection. Proceeds benefit Apple Seeds’ programs that reach more than 16,000 Arkansas students annually through hands-on nutrition education. This is a rain-or-shine event with weather-protected seating available.

For its third year, Momentous Music and Arts Festival expands to two days of nonstop activation - building upon a foundation set in community, connection, and genre-bending exploration. Known for blending international headlining artists with local community powerhouses, Momentous continually raises the bar for what electronic music festivals in Arkansas can truly achieve.

Past acts include Grammy-winning artist Mura Masa, Grammy-nominated artist ARCA, and electronic powerhouses Ben UFO, Canabliss, and Sofia Kourtesis. This year is no exception. Momentous is raising the bar again this October, bringing Grammy-nominated electronic producer Tycho to Bentonville and debuting exclusive back-to-back sets from EDM stalwarts Flux Pavilion and Doctor P. Add the genre-bending sounds of legendary producer The Polish Ambassador, underground melodic crossovers from rising star Shima, interactive art installations, and the most extensive community stage to date, it becomes no surprise that this year’s festival is set to be its most momentous yet.

Momentous isn’t just music. It’s an immersive experience. Stretching across the entirety of the Momentary campus, the festival is a testing ground for world-class interactive art installations. Watch as Amsterdam-based Touki Delphine debuts a symphony of light inspired by Igor Stravinsky’s 1919 Firebird Suite. World-renowned cellist Katinka Kleijn returns to Momentous to debut her Bionic Synth Map, an interactive activity that transforms festivalgoers into cyborg musicians. A fully functional Night Market featuring all-local vendors and an arcade seeks to overwhelm senses. To decompress, discover the secrets within The Momentary’s gallery walls.

Commanding the community stage this year, Momentous welcomes a full stack of sets curated by local EDM collectives Backroom, Haus of Untz, Impact DNB, and Vibes Creation Co.

This October 10-11, join The Momentary to welcome the best in electronic music and arts to Bentonville.

Single Day, 2-Day, and Student Tickets available now.

Have you been looking for a group to dance or learn to dance with that is centered on safety, connection, and healing? The NWA Center for Sexual Assault and Cece Marie Choreography are hosting free dance workshops beginning this summer. This is a healing-centered dance experience where survivors reclaim safety, creativity, and connection through movement and shared story. You deserve to feel safe in your body.

This workshop is open to adult survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and / or human trafficking.

Sign up here: https://www.nwasexualassault.org/art-workshops-for-survivors

Not sure if you're eligible? Please talk to a member of our friendly team. Call 479-347-2304, email info@nwasexualassault.org, or visit the NWA Center for Sexual Assault website: nwasexualassault.org

Because you are not alone.

For nearly four decades, Nightmares Haunted House has stood as one of the most iconic and chilling Halloween attractions in all of Arkansas. Nestled on the outskirts of Bella Vista in nearby Bentonville, this terrifyingly immersive experience has grown from humble beginnings into a community-powered spectacle that draws thousands of thrill-seekers each fall. Come experience our haunt this 2025 fall season, we will be open every Friday and Saturday night until November 1st. Our ticket booth opens each night at 7pm and closes at 11pm.

Ali Siddiq is a stand-up comedian and public speaker out of Houston, TX.  In 2024, Vulture called him stand-up comedy’s most prolific storyteller. Ali’s unique style of stand-up originated behind the walls of incarceration, an incubator for interesting experiences and good stories. He is the first comedian to ever release a 4-part series of comedy specials, The Domino Effect 1-4, which has over 40 million views combined on YouTube.  In 2022, Ali released two new hour specials … THE DOMINO EFFECT on YouTube and UNPROTECTED SETS on EPIX.  To date, THE DOMINO EFFECT has over 15 million views, ranking it in the top 5 most watched comedy specials of 2022.  In May 2023, Ali released THE DOMINO EFFECT part 2: LOSS, the sequel to his viral stand-up special, which already has over 7 million views.  In 2024, Ali released two more specials in the series.  THE DOMINO EFFECT part 3: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL premiered on YouTube in May with over 6 million views , and THE DOMINO EFFECT part 4: PINS & NEEDLES premiered on YouTube in June with over 6 million views to date.  In 2025, Ali will be releasing four more specials and Executive Produced a 5. Ali Siddiq presents Marcus D. Wiley: Marriage is Major Surgery premiered on YouTube Feb 12 with over 2.5 million views currently. MY TWO SONS premiered on YouTube May 11 and RUGGED premiered on YouTube June 15.