Weekender

MUSIC

Takauz with Paris Monster

Power funk group Takauz with alternative indie group Paris Monster will be playing a colorful lineup of music on Jan. 23. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the day of.

The House of Songs Songwriter Showcase

Local and international singers and artists are gathering at Stage 18 for an evening of original folk, Americana, jazz and blues. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5.

MOVIES

Glass

Bridging a connection between the films “Unbreakable” and “Split,” M. Night Shyamalan’s “Glass” follows a security guard who uses his abilities to track down a man who has 24 different personalities. Premiering today, tickets to “Glass” cost $10 for adults at Malco Razorback Cinema and around $10 for adults, $8.50 for students, at AMC Fiesta Square 12.

ARTS

Every Brilliant Thing

Running from Jan. 16 - Feb. 10 at TheatreSquared, “Every Brilliant Thing” will feature Tony nominee and Emmy-winning actress Liz Callaway in a heart-wrenching and comedic story of a son that tries to lift the spirits of his chronically depressed mother. Tickets will cost $36-$47 for regular viewers and $10-$28 for viewers under 30 depending on seating options. Seats are limited.

Artist Forum: Liz Callaway

Award winning actress Liz Callaway will have a forum with KUAF's Kyle Kellams on Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. after holding a master class on musical theater at the Fayetteville Public Library on Jan. 22 from 3-5 p.m. Callaway is best known for her award winning performance in the musical “Baby,” her role as Grizabella in “Cats” and as the singing voice for Anastasia in Disney’s “Anastasia.” Callaway will be performing at TheatreSquared’s “Every Brilliant Thing” from Jan. 16 - Feb. 10.

EVENTS

Whose Live Anyway?

Cast  members Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, Dave Foley and Joel Murray of the TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” are coming to the Walton Arts Center on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. for 90 minutes of improvised comedy. Tickets cost $30-$65.

Open Mic Nite - Backspace is Queerspace

Sing, recite poetry, play music, rant, rave and more at Backspace’s open mic night Jan. 23 from 9-12 p.m. Backspace’s open mic is open to all ages and donations are accepted at the door.

 

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