The 48-48-48 Pickleball Challenge
Allen Park Community Center 3609 Race St, Jonesboro, AR 72401Join us as we cheer on: Dean Matt & Shannon Yeager, two pickleball enthusiasts and fellow pilots, who will fly to 48 states encompassing over 9,000 miles (90 hours of flight time) to compete in pickleball matches. They will be attempting a World Record: Fastest Time to Play a Game of Pickleball in all 48 contiguous states!
You do not want to miss this event!
They will be making a stop here in Jonesboro, AR as part of this world record!
They will be in Jonesboro on Wednesday May 3, 2023.
They will play a match in Allen Park Community Center – 3609 Race St, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
Their match will start at 10:00am and be against our local Jonesboro Pickleball group.
Of Sea and Stone at Huntington Square
Join Folk-Pop duo Of Sea and Stone at Huntington Square for live music starting at 5:30pm!
Cross-Stitch Club
Join us for Cross-Stitch Club! Our club has grown so much since it started and we are always looking for new members! This is very beginner-friendly, and Lauren is always there to help get you started!Starting supplies are provided by the library!
St. Bernards Baby State
St. Bernard's Auditorium 505 E Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401Join St. Bernards at “Baby State,” the region’s premiere baby education and preparation expo. This quarterly event, held at St. Bernards Auditorium (505 East Washington, Jonesboro, AR 72401), features maternity, neonatal and pediatric experts who can better help parents care for themselves and their babies, before and after birth
Arkansas Audubon Society Spring Convention
Hilton Garden InnWe welcome you to join us for our spring convention featuring Bob Dolgan, an award winning documentarian, Mike Slay from The Nature Conservancy, and a Saturday symposium. We will also host a variety of field trips on Saturday afternoon. Registration is open at https://arbirds.org/AAS/MeetingDetails.aspx?id=15
Cinco De Mayo at Huntington Square
Join us at Huntington Square for a Cinco de Mayo Celebration! 👏- Live Music 5:30-8:30 p.m. outside (weather permitting)🎶
– Karaoke inside 6-8 p.m. 🎤
– Mechanical Bull outside! 🐂
Full Moon + 5th Chakra
This is the fifth installment of our new 2023 Chakra series where each month our full moon activities will revolve around a chakra (energy center). May’s evening is devoted to the fifth chakra.Holland and Jonathan will lead the movement, breath work, astrological info and journaling. You can expect yummy treats related to the heart’s chakra and an evening to set the stage for love in its purest form this Spring. We will spend time outside around the bonfire if weather permits.
Have some fun by wearing GREEN!
Pre-Register to reserve your space:
Individual $25
Couples or 2 from the same household $40.
The first two people to register will receive free crystal gemstones!
We encourage everyone to take notice of the cycles of nature around us. Come to restore your energy and be in the community as we enjoy spring.
May Steak Night
Members and guests, Please join us for Friday Night Steak Night at the ELKs Lodge #498 on May 5th starting at 6:30 PM. Nashville Skyline will be providing live entertainment in the lounge area.*Remember the Sign-up list will be in the lounge, and you must be signed up by NOON on Thursday, May 4th, no exceptions. Please provide a phone number when signing up.
*Steak Plates $25 and Chicken Plates $20
*Not a Member, You should BE! Ask me how to join! See you at the ELKs Lodge #498!
First Fridays at The Forum featuring Mike Hewlett & The Racket
Come enjoy live music from Mike Hewlett & The Racket!
Cinco de Mayo Latin Party (Scholarship Fundraiser)
Join us for the biggest Cinco de Mayo celebration in Northeast Arkansas. Saturday, MAY 6th. $20 per person. Live performance by DJ Panda. All proceeds will go to a scholarship fund. A fun event for a great cause. Event organized by NEA Hispanic Professional Network, El Centro Hispano, and Brickhouse. See you there! 🎉🎉🎉
Brandy Lee Live
Poppy's Beach Grill 2915 Kazi St, Jonesboro, AR 72401Brandy Lee returning to Poppy’s Beach Grill in Jonesboro, AR.
The Originals Series
The Forum 115 E Monroe Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401John Butler, Jon Bailey, Clayton Herndon
CREGEEN’S JONESBORO PRESENTS JOYBOMB w/ HASSELINONE, THE STORYLINE AND THE GUNPOWDER PLOT
A night to remember and one you won’t want to miss! Bands from Memphis, Alabama and right here in Jonesboro play your favorite pub! IF you like Rock, Punk and Emo then this is the show for you so like, share and invite your friends for an extremley epic show!
CruzIn for Christ – Car Show
Join us for the 3rd Annual CruzIn for Christ! Classic cars, trucks, hot-rods, motorcycles, tractors, go-carts, & more.. if you have one of these or if you just like to look at these… this is for you! There will be food, worship, games for the kids, and more outdoor fun. Registration begins at 10 AM. Festivities at 11 AM.
Knitting
Join us for knitting every Monday at 5pm in the Shakespeare Room! This is a beginner-friendly group where we all help each other!Starting supplies are provided by the library!
Region 8 Employment Expo
Come meet several local employers at one time during our Employment Expo, sponsored by Productive Staffing! Businesses from around Region 8 will be at the Embassy Suites on May 11, 2023 from 10am – 2pm and 4pm – 7pm to meet with potential hires. Bring copies of your resume.
Butterflies and Bloom Celebration
The Gardens at Harmony 4517 E Parker Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72404Butterflies and Bloom is a charity event to benefit Local Mpact, a non-profit organization that supports families through infant loss.
It’s A Miracle Softball Tournament
Southside Softball Complex 5003 Stadium Blvd, Jonesboro, AR 72404Flower Monotype Printing with Gelli Plates
LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE, sign up here: https://bradburyartmuseum.org/eventsCome make a monotype garden with us! Join us for a free workshop with instruction on how to print monotypes using plants and water-soluble inks. The process will include a museum tour, plant-gathering, and a collaborative print activity. Supplies will be provided by Bradbury Art Museum, and you will leave with your own unique print to take home.
Inspired by Fragments & Fabrications artist Nnenna Okore’s use of plant-based materials.
The inks are nontoxic (and gluten-free). The Gelli plates are synthetic gelatin and are vegan.
Summer Concert Series at Native Brew Works
Join us as we kick off the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home’s summer concerts at Native Brew Works with Cory Jackson! Admission is free, just come on out to this community event and enjoy the music!Sponsored by Judd Hill Foundation, Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation, and KASU
JTown HonkyTonk Throwdown
Brickhouse Grill 218 S Main St, Jonesboro, AR 72401It’s time for another JTown HonkyTonk Throwdown! Tickets at foajonesboro.org. BandsAaron Headley Band
Zach Childers Band
Joe Bateman & the 870 Boys
Lucas Tyler
Lauren Richmond
Presley and Addie McLain
Jonathan McQuay
Anthony Garner
Caleb Herndon
John Spencer
Mikel Wewers
Arkansas Elvis Festival
Embassy Suites 223 Red Wolf Blvd., Jonesboro, ARCalling all Elvis fans! Join us In Jonesboro, Arkansas, May 18th-20th,2023, as we bring you the best Elvis Tribute Artists from around the world! This event is officially licensed & endorsed by Graceland! See some of your favorite artists such as; Dean Z, Bill Cherry, Cody Slaughter, and 14 more Elvis Tribute Artists in 6 shows over 3 days!
NEA H2GO Fun Run
Craighead Forest ParkSaturday, May 20th 9am @ Craighead Forest ParkRegistration fee includes awesome tshirt and goody bag. Registration is now $20.00!!! until March 1st then goes up to $25.00
Walkers and Runners are invited…Teams are encouraged! A spirit award will be given to the Team with best shirt/accessories/spirit!
KIDS 12 AND UNDER – REGISTRATION IS $10.00 INCLUDES A MEDAL & GOODY BAG – KIDS FUN RUN
Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival
Jonesboro Public Library 315 W Oak Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401The Library will hold its first Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival on May 20th from 10am-2pm! We are wanting to fill the front lawn with art and craft vendors to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage!
Family Fun Day
• Outdoor activities will include fishing, BB gun shooting, archery, canoeing, fish cleaning and cooking demonstration.• Free health and wellness screenings also will be offered.
• Lunch provided.
FREE Admission
Register here 👉 register-ed.com/events/view/197828
Arkansas State University Pond
2605 A Street, Jonesboro
Artsy’s SIX YEAR CELEBRATION!
Join us for our SIX YEAR CELEBRATION!! 🎉🎉🎉 HBD Artsy!Swing by ARTSY • 2711 Paula Drive • Jonesboro, to celebrate our SIXTH birthday with outdoor local vendors, free gifts, giveaways & more!
When?
– Saturday, May 20th from 10am-3pm!
What?
– Outdoor Local Vendors!
– Indoor GIVEAWAY Table!
– FREE HAPPY for our first THIRTY indoor purchasers!!
+ a few surprises!
**RAIN or SHINE, come celebrate with us!
City Stars Soccer Tournament
Joe Mack Campbell Park 3021 Dan Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401Yoga at BAM
Bradbury Art Museum 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401Free yoga at Bradbury Art Museum, Tuesday at 6 p.m. Instructor: Bethany Davis Wellness. Bring your own mat or reserve one by contacting visitBAM@astate.edu.
The Pop-Up: Kpop Party
in the Pop-Up we will have popular Asian pop music in the background. We will be making kpop trading cards, we will have spicy Korean noodles and other snacks for kiddos to try!This is a drop in event, so swing by when you can!
Brandy Lee Live
Poppy's Beach Grill 2915 Kazi St, Jonesboro, AR 72401Brandy Lee returning to Poppy’s Beach Grill in Jonesboro, AR.
Arkansas Revolution FC – Spring Try-outs!
Joe Mack Campbell Park 3021 Dan Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401Arkansas Revolution FC Competitive Soccer is a soccer program that offers children and teens, ages U8-U19, the chance to participate in a more competitive soccer experience in a positive environment. Our hope is for the program to guide and inspire players to reach their full potential as athletes, students and productive citizens.
Players will be evaluated for teams that compete in games and tournaments around the state of Arkansas and the surrounding states. This program is broken up into different divisions based on your child’s age and ability and is open to boys and girls. Try-outs are held during the month of May each year.
The cost varies depending on the age division.
For More Information visit us at the Arkansas Revolution website.
St. Bernards Job Fair
Join us for an on-campus job fair, showcasing our many opportunities and benefits at St. Bernards. With a number of clinical and non-clinical openings, there is a spot for you on our team.Speak directly to our Talent Acquisition team about the many roles we have available. Our staff can help you find the perfect fit for your schedule, interests and career goals.
St. Bernards is the largest employer in northeast Arkansas, with over 4,000 individuals on our team. We offer all the benefits you expect and so much more. Join an organization voted Arkansas’ Best Places to Work by our own employees 10 years in a row.
This event will be held in the St. Bernards Medical Center Community Room. LEARN MORE about career opportunities at careers.stbernards.info.