Good morning, Bentonville.

Back by popular demand, Pickin’ on the Square returned to the Bentonville square on Thursday as local musicians played guitar+fiddle+banjo for a revived community gathering.

Residents had mentioned missing the event during a May 28 meeting and welcomed its return in downtown Bentonville.

Seven people were arrested in Northwest Arkansas on Thursday and Friday for crimes including drug trafficking, assault, and failure to register as a sex offender—bonds ranged from no bond to $50,000.

Sweet Magnolia will perform in Fayetteville soon and share new songs that blend New Orleans brass with pop sensibilities+ the set features themes of a fictional summer romance, an attic full of ghosts and a noisy neighbor who wakes her with his records, following their impactful performance last year.

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art hosts the 'Ruth Asawa: Retrospective' exhibit, which features more than 300 works by the influential artist who spent time in an Arkansas internment camp in the early 1940s.

Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville holds three of her works, but they are not on display—art lovers may visit SFMOMA to view her legacy until Sept. 2.

George’s Majestic Lounge is showing the VHS horror and surreal comedy 'Animals Are Over,' which features a raccoon in a birthday hat + a family singing 'Happy Birthday' during quirky scenes.

State laws passed this year will take effect Tuesday and include merging the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf into one school for the deaf and blind, renaming several state departments, transferring the Arkansas Wine Producers Council to tourism, increasing accident report fees, and allowing the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to operate independently — changes aimed at modernizing government functions. An overhaul of the executive branch pay plan for more than 22,000 state employees took effect today — further updates may follow as the state adapts to these changes.

FluFlu Clout Archery Experience

5:30-6:30 p.m. — The Quiver Archery Range — $25 — Discover the art of shooting FluFlu arrows in a fun, beginner-friendly setting perfect for all ages.

Roni Ben-Hur Trio Live at Crystal Bridges

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — $55 — Experience an intimate evening of world-class jazz in a stunning setting with acclaimed musicians.

Acoustic Evening with Jonah Kagen

7-9:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $18 and up — Experience intimate acoustic storytelling through heartfelt melodies and engaging performances.

John PayCheck Concert

7 PM – 11 PM — Meteor Guitar Gallery — Check website for ticket prices — Awesome Night of Country with the One and Only John Paycheck.

Summer Camp: Nature Explorers at Crystal Bridges

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM — Eleven at Crystal Bridges — $200 ($160 for members) — Uncover the wonders of nature and art in this weeklong camp for kids aged 8 to 10.

Alanna Royale Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — Tickets start at $177 — Experience a live performance by Alanna Royale for an exciting night of music.

Gregory Alan Isakov in Concert

8:00–9:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $32–$162 — Experience the poetic lyricism of Gregory Alan Isakov alongside local duo Smokey and the Mirror in a memorable outdoor summer concert.