Open Mic Sunday Funday!
Skinny J'sCome out for the best free show in Jonesboro. The Sunday Funday open mic where you can practice some jokes, bring your folks, and laugh til you choke! Like and share
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JYPN Art Walk
Downtown JonesboroPlan on joining us on Friday September 13th for the JYPN Art Walk. We’ll meet up and go on a lovely stroll in Downtown Jonesboro to admire the many murals displayed in the area.Our art walk will be guided by the extremely talented Braden Walls, whose incredible murals are scattered throughout downtown.This is a membership drive as well so feel free to bring a friend or coworker who is not a member.
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Local Fest 5
Downtown JonesboroLocal Fest is back for its 5th year in Historic Downtown Jonesboro! This event has it all: food, music, pro wrestling…all in a carnival-like atmosphere. Don’t miss out!
Free
The Wizard of Oz
The Forum 115 E Monroe Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Click here for tickets.
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Local Fest Comedy Friday at Recovery Room
The Recovery Room 223 S Main St, Jonesboro, AR 72401NEA Comedians presents Comedy at Local Fest. Come out for what has become a yearly sold out tradition! Friday features an amazing line up of stellar comics
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Know Your Limit .22LR Challenge
Zero in and see how good of a shot you are! Three classes, three distances, and bragging rights with your .22!If you are range member of the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex, entry is free. $10 for non-members. Registration starts at 8:00. Shooting begins at 9:00
United Way Pickleball Tournament!
Red Wolf Center 2501 Aggie RoadThe tournament will be held at the Red Wolf Center on Arkansas State University’s campus and will be open to Women’s, Men’s, and Co-ed teams with all skill levels accepted!Visit our website to learn more and sign your team up today: https://www.uwnea.org/unitedwaypickleballThank you to our amazing volunteers for hosting this event! #LiveUnited
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Wizard of Oz
The Forum 115 E Monroe Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Click here for tickets.
Free
The Wizard of Oz
We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Click here for tickets.
Free
NEA District Fair
Nettleton Baptist Church 7001 Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401The 2024 NEA DISTRICT FAIR is packed with 9 DAYS of Family Fun! That’s right, 2 WEEKENDS to enjoy the new MIDWAY carnival rides, food, & games. The week is also filled with various agricultural competitions, entertainment, and vendor booths.
Get more details about vendors, the schedule, and live music.
Free
NEA District Fair
Nettleton Baptist Church 7001 Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401The 2024 NEA DISTRICT FAIR is packed with 9 DAYS of Family Fun! That’s right, 2 WEEKENDS to enjoy the new MIDWAY carnival rides, food, & games. The week is also filled with various agricultural competitions, entertainment, and vendor booths.
Get more details about vendors, the schedule, and live music.
Free
NEA District Fair
The 2024 NEA DISTRICT FAIR is packed with 9 DAYS of Family Fun! That’s right, 2 WEEKENDS to enjoy the new MIDWAY carnival rides, food, & games. The week is also filled with various agricultural competitions, entertainment, and vendor booths.
Get more details about vendors, the schedule, and live music.
Free
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: A Latin Piano Tribute
Presented by the A-State Department of Music and Latina/o Faculty and Staff Association with Northeast Arkansas Hispanic Professional Network
Free
Local Fest 5
Local Fest is back for its 5th year in Historic Downtown Jonesboro! This event has it all: food, music, pro wrestling…all in a carnival-like atmosphere. Don’t miss out!
NEA District Fair
Nettleton Baptist Church 7001 Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401The 2024 NEA DISTRICT FAIR is packed with 9 DAYS of Family Fun! That’s right, 2 WEEKENDS to enjoy the new MIDWAY carnival rides, food, & games. The week is also filled with various agricultural competitions, entertainment, and vendor booths.
Get more details about vendors, the schedule, and live music.
Free
NEA District Fair
Nettleton Baptist Church 7001 Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401The 2024 NEA DISTRICT FAIR is packed with 9 DAYS of Family Fun! That’s right, 2 WEEKENDS to enjoy the new MIDWAY carnival rides, food, & games. The week is also filled with various agricultural competitions, entertainment, and vendor booths.
Get more details about vendors, the schedule, and live music.
Free
NEA District Fair
Nettleton Baptist Church 7001 Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401The 2024 NEA DISTRICT FAIR is packed with 9 DAYS of Family Fun! That’s right, 2 WEEKENDS to enjoy the new MIDWAY carnival rides, food, & games. The week is also filled with various agricultural competitions, entertainment, and vendor booths.
Get more details about vendors, the schedule, and live music.
Free
NEA District Fair
Nettleton Baptist Church 7001 Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401The 2024 NEA DISTRICT FAIR is packed with 9 DAYS of Family Fun! That’s right, 2 WEEKENDS to enjoy the new MIDWAY carnival rides, food, & games. The week is also filled with various agricultural competitions, entertainment, and vendor booths.
Get more details about vendors, the schedule, and live music.
Free
NEA District Fair
Nettleton Baptist Church 7001 Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401The 2024 NEA DISTRICT FAIR is packed with 9 DAYS of Family Fun! That’s right, 2 WEEKENDS to enjoy the new MIDWAY carnival rides, food, & games. The week is also filled with various agricultural competitions, entertainment, and vendor booths.
Get more details about vendors, the schedule, and live music.
Free
Oktoberfest at Native!
Native Brew Works 515 S. Gee Street, Jonesboro, AR, United StatesIt’s time – Oktoberfest is back at Native on September 27th & 28th. All the fun culminates the week leading up to October 1, as is the Oktoberfest tradition! So, here’s what you need to know:
Special available on September 27th – see store for details.
Special available on September 28th – see store for details.
Food specials available beginning Tuesday, September 24th:
The burger – served on a pretzel bun with beer cheese, caramelized onions, and jalapeño.
The brat – served with sauerkraut and mustard.
Stein-holding competition at the top of every hour on September 28th
Pie eating contest on September 28th at 2pm – deadline to enter is September 20th (because we’re getting these pies made locally from our friends at The Parsonage!) Pie eating contest entry fee is $10 and entry fees will be donated to Brenda’s Table.
Costume contest all weekend long. Take a photo at Native in your costume, post it on Native and make sure to tag us so we see it. We’ll share them on social media for fans to vote and the winner will receive a $50 Native Gift Card. *Just to make sure we see everyone’s, confirm your entry by emailing the pic to info@nativebrewworks.com
Free
Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Fest
Live music, great food, and the flavor of bbq filling the air. More details about who’s playing on what stage and when coming soon.
Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Fest
Downtown JonesboroTHE JONESBORO A&P COMMISSION, RIGHTFIBER, AND THE DOWNTOWN JONESBORO BBQ AND MUSIC FESTIVAL IS PROUD TO BRING ANOTHER WEEKEND OF MUSIC TO DOWNTOWN JONESBORO ON SEPTEMBER 27th AND 28th 2024! THIS IS A FREE EVENT THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!!
Acts include: Ratt, Band of Heathers, Exciter, Al Kapone, Smells Like Nirvanna, Further Down, Flatland Funk Donors, Fallen Within, and StarRoy.
Free
A-State Volleyball vs Georgia State
First National Bank Arena 217 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401Come out and cheer on the Red Wolves volleyball team in a conference match against the Bulldogs of Georgia State at First National Bank Arena!
Free
Glock Demo Day at the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex
Jonesboro Sports Shooting Complex 3702 Moore Road Jonesboro, AR 72401Join us for Glock Demo Day here at Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex presented by United Pawnbrokers & United Police Supply. Saturday 9/28/24 noon-4pm at 3702 a Moore Rd., Jonesboro.
Free
Oktoberfest at Native!
Native Brew Works 515 S. Gee Street, Jonesboro, AR, United StatesIt’s time – Oktoberfest is back at Native on September 27th & 28th. All the fun culminates the week leading up to October 1, as is the Oktoberfest tradition! So, here’s what you need to know:
Special available on September 27th – see store for details.
Special available on September 28th – see store for details.
Food specials available beginning Tuesday, September 24th:
The burger – served on a pretzel bun with beer cheese, caramelized onions, and jalapeño.
The brat – served with sauerkraut and mustard.
Stein-holding competition at the top of every hour on September 28th
Pie eating contest on September 28th at 2pm – deadline to enter is September 20th (because we’re getting these pies made locally from our friends at The Parsonage!) Pie eating contest entry fee is $10 and entry fees will be donated to Brenda’s Table.
Costume contest all weekend long. Take a photo at Native in your costume, post it on Native and make sure to tag us so we see it. We’ll share them on social media for fans to vote and the winner will receive a $50 Native Gift Card. *Just to make sure we see everyone’s, confirm your entry by emailing the pic to info@nativebrewworks.com
Free
NEA District Fair
Nettleton Baptist Church 7001 Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401The 2024 NEA DISTRICT FAIR is packed with 9 DAYS of Family Fun! That’s right, 2 WEEKENDS to enjoy the new MIDWAY carnival rides, food, & games. The week is also filled with various agricultural competitions, entertainment, and vendor booths.
Get more details about vendors, the schedule, and live music.
Free
A-State Volleyball vs Georgia State
Come out and cheer on the Red Wolves volleyball team in a conference match against the Bulldogs of Georgia State at First National Bank Arena!
Free
Fall Festival Benefitting Local Mpact
Central Baptist Church 3707 Harrisburg Rd Suite 1205, Jonesboro, AR 72404Please join us for our Fall Festival on September 28th 4pm-7pm. Festival will be at the pavilion at Central Baptist Church. There will be food, “trunks” with games and candy, face paint, bounce house, music, and lots more! Tickets are $15 per person upon entering. 2 and under free. Payment can be made in cash, PayPal, or CashApp. All proceeds will go directly to families suffering from infant loss.
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Comic Invasion!
Huntington SquareThe “Comic Invasion” LIVE! Tour is landing at the The Lounge of Huntington Square in Jonesboro AR on Saturday Night, Sept 28, at 8pm with 3 amazing acts!
JC Sibala, A 3-Time world series comedy event qualifier! He has performed in multiple clubs and festivals all throughout the country and has a new special, Vanillapino releasing on Oct 17th!
Feature act, JB Buchanan, is more than just a stand up comic. He is also a voice actor and a writer who knows how to keep the crowd laughing!
Winner of “STL’s Funniest” Award, Jack Wright is an amazing choice to MC the show
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Jonesboro’s National Night Out Celebration!
An annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The event is at 315 N. Allis in Jonesboro. It’s a free event that builds community and communication between citizens and local leadership. Come out and meet new neighbors and make new friends!
Free
Arkansas State University School of Music Faculty Recital: Dr. Stephanie Hoeckley, Flute
Faculty Recital at 5:00pm at A-State’s Recital Hall, 114 S Caraway Rd.“Musical Metamorphosis”Dr. Stephanie Hoeckley, fluteDr. Alison Hsieh, piano
Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/N1yaA2oDhEg?feature=share
Program:Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034 (1724) – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Dance of the Blessed Spirits from Orfeo ed Euridice (1762) – Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787)
Air Vaudois, Op. 108 (1916) – Mélanie Hélène Bonis (1858-1937)
Concertino, Op. 107 (1902) – Camille Chaminade (1857-1944)
Duo for Flute and Piano (1971) – Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
Metamorphosis (2018) – Rhonda Larson (b. 1963)
Great Train Race (1993) – Ian Clarke (b. 1964)
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A-State Jazz Ensembles
The Fowler Center 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401A-State Jazz EnsemblesMichael Medrick, director
Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/9K9YYoYK0wg?feature=share
Program:Jazz Lab EnsembleBloo Water Groovin’ – Michele Fernandez
Aces and Faces – Buck Clayton, arr. Myles Collins
It’s Always the Rain – Tom Kubis
Just Scratching’ the Surface – Duke Ellington
Jazz OrchestraMoon Walkin’ – Christine Jenson
Tour de Force – Dizzy Gillespie, arr. Phillip Michael Mossman
Down for the Double – Buck Clayton, trans. Alan Glasscock
Soy Lentman Show – Jacob Mann
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Arkansas State University’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!
Cooper Alumni Center 2600 Alumni Blvd, Jonesboro, AR 72401 This year marks the 100th anniversary of the A-State Alumni Association!
Join us at the Cooper Alumni Center on Friday, Oct. 4, for an evening of fun during homecoming weekend. Enjoy cocktails, dinner & live entertainment by the ’90s party band, Dial Up. Dress casually & get ready for a night to remember!
Get your tickets here:
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Almost, Maine: A Romantic Comedy
The Fowler Center 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401Almost, Maine, a romantic comedy set in the unique and fictional town of Almost, Maine, is a collection of nine short vignettes. Each vignette explores a different aspect of love and relationships through the quirky encounters of the town’s residents on a cold, clear night under the Northern Lights.
From unexpected reunions to humorous misunderstandings, the play delves into the complexities of human connection, featuring heartwarming moments and poignant reflections on love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness
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Booktoberfest at Native Brew Works
Native Brew Works 515 S. Gee Street, Jonesboro, AR, United StatesIt’s time to talk about one of the best, coziest, most enchanting events of the year: Booktoberfest is back at Native on October 5th!
Please join us in welcoming our friends @verbbookstore back for the 4th Annual Booktoberfest – a book fair for all ages. This event gets better each year, and we are excited to share that in addition to Verb’s mobile pop-up, we will have additional vendors including:
•Excuse Me Ma’am Vintage
•Baked goods from our own Tonya Howe
•Local Authors
•Local Pottery
and more – stay tuned for full details!
PLUS Verb will be hosting special book talks down at their physical location just two blocks away from Native. Mark your calendar because this is a day you do not want to miss!
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