Best Bets: July

Hills alive with sound of music all month

JULY 1

MOUNTAIN STREET STAGE — With Betse & Clarke’s old-time music, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “Il barbiere di Siviglia,” in which the town barber and jack-of-all-trades helps Rosina escape her gilded cage, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. Sung in Italian with English supertitles $10-$30. 253-8595. “MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING” —A kind of “merry war” between Signor Benedick and Beatrice, 7:30 p.m., Gulley Park in Fayetteville. Presented by the Crude Mechanicals. Free. 263-2274.

JULY 2

OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “The Ballad of Baby Doe,” drawn from the history of the American West with principal characters who are people who lived in Colorado more than a century ago, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. Sung in English. $10-$30. 253-8595.

JULY 3

OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “Die Fledermaus,” a sophisticated hideand-seek game of mistaken identity sung in English, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.

JULY 5

OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “Il barbiere di Siviglia,” in which the town barber and jack-of-all-trades helps Rosina escape her gilded cage, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. Sung in Italian with English supertitles $10-$30. 253-8595.

JULY 6

OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “The Ballad of Baby Doe,” drawn from the history of the American West with principal characters who are people who lived in Colorado more than a century ago, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. Sung in English. $10-$30. 253-8595.

JULY 7

SUMMER AUTHOR SERIES — With Stephen Koch, author of “Louis Jordan: Son of Arkansas, Father of R&B,” 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

FOREST CONCERT SERIES — With music historian and multi-instrumentalist Dom Flemons, 8:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Opener: Ashtyn Barbaree + Ayleen O’Hanlon + Friends, in collaboration with House of Songs Ozarks. $10. 657-2335.

OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “Il barbiere di Siviglia,” in which the town barber and jack-of-all-trades helps Rosina escape her gilded cage, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. Sung in Italian with English supertitles $10-$30. 253-8595.

JULY 8

MOUNTAIN STREET STAGE — With Shore & Cockram, guitar, mandolin and banjo offering an eclectic repertoire from ballads to swing to contemporary folk, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. “FIELD NOTES FROM MOTHER EARTH” — A new play by Ashley Edwards, presented by ArkansasStaged, 7 p.m., 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville. Free; $5 donation suggested. Email arkansastaged@ gmail.com.

OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “Die Fledermaus,” a sophisticated hideand-seek game of mistaken identity sung in English, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.

THIRTY SECOND TO MARS — “The Monolith Tour” with Walk the Moon, K. Flay, and Walshly Arms, 6 p.m., Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. $29.50 & up. 443-5600.

JULY 11

OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “Il barbiere di Siviglia,” in which the town barber and jack-of-all-trades helps Rosina escape her gilded cage, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. Sung in Italian with English supertitles $10-$30. 253-8595.

JENNY LEWIS — With The Cactus Blossoms, 8:30 p.m., George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. $25-$30.

JULY 12

ALL-BEETHOVEN CONCERT — With the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, 6:30 p.m., Cooper Chapel in Bella Vista. Free. sonamusic.org.

GULLEY PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES — The Mighty Pines, bluegrass meets acoustic soul and rock ‘n’ roll from their home in St. Louis, 7 p.m., Gulley Park in Fayetteville. Free. fayetteville-ar. gov.

OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “The Ballad of Baby Doe,” drawn from the history of the American West with principal characters who are people who lived in Colorado more than a century ago, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. Sung in English. $10-$30. 253-8595.

KENNY CHESNEY — “Trip Around the Sun Tour” with Old Dominion, 7:30 p.m., Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. $50 & up. 443-5600.

JULY 13

OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “Die Fledermaus,” a sophisticated hide-and-seek game of mistaken identity sung in English, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595. JANET JACKSON — “State of the World Tour,” 8 p.m., Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. $35 & up. 443-5600.

JULY 14

HISTORY RESOURCE FAIR — With representatives from more than 15 museums, historical and genealogical societies, archives, and preservation groups sharing tips on researching local history, genealogy, archaeology, Native Americans, cemeteries, and historic buildings, 1-4:30 p.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. Free. 750-8165. OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “Il barbiere di Siviglia,” in which the town barber and jack-of-all-trades helps Rosina escape her gilded cage, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. Sung in Italian with English supertitles $10-$30. 253-8595.

FOREST CONCERT SERIES — A Beatles tribute with The Liverpool Legends, 8:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Opener: Lost John + Ayleen O’Hanlon, in collaboration with the House of Songs Ozarks. $10. 657-2335.

JULY 15

MOUNTAIN STREET STAGE — With East of Zion, an acoustic family band with deep roots in Ozark Mountain music, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “The Ballad of Baby Doe,” drawn from the history of the American West with principal characters who are people who lived in Colorado more than a century ago, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. Sung in English. $10-$30. 253-8595.

JULY 18

SANDWICHED IN — “Ozark Caves” with John McFarland, retired geologist with the Arkansas Geological Survey, noon, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in downtown Springdale. Free. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.

MEMBER SCOOP — Iron Curator, a unique walk through the collection in which a curator creates an impromptu tour based on a theme that the group decides on the spot, 1 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335.

OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “Die Fledermaus,” a sophisticated hide-and-seek game of mistaken identity sung in English, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.

JULY 19

OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “Il barbiere di Siviglia,” in which the town barber and jack-of-all-trades helps Rosina escape her gilded cage, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. Sung in Italian with English supertitles $10-$30. 253-8595.

MODEST MOUSE — 7:30 p.m., Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. $39.50 & up. 443-5600.

LAKE STREET DIVE — With The Rad Trads, 8 p.m., George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. $30-$32.

JULY 20

OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “The Ballad of Baby Doe,” drawn from the history of the American West with principal characters who are people who lived in Colorado more than a century ago, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. Sung in English. $10-$30. 253-8595.

HALSEY — “Hopeless Fountain Kingdom Final Installment Tour” with Jessie Reyez, 8 p.m., Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. $30 & up. 443-5600.

JULY 21

FOREST CONCERT SERIES — With the Amasa Hines Band, 8:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Opener: Rozenbridge. $10. 657-2335.

NIALL HORAN — “Flicker World Tour” with Maren Morris, 7 p.m., Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. $29.50 & up. 443-5600.

JULY 22

MOUNTAIN STREET STAGE — With Beau Jennings and the Tigers, an Americana, indie, folk- rock award winning band based in Oklahoma, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

KIDZ BOP LIVE 2018 — 4 p.m., Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. $25 & up. 443-5600.

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JULY 25

PENTATONIX — With Echosmith and Callum Scott, 8 p.m., Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. $35 & up. 443-5600.

JULY 26

GULLEY PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES — Barrett Baber, NBC’s “The Voice” finalist, 7 p.m., Gulley Park in Fayetteville. Free. fayetteville-ar.gov.

JULY 27

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES — Chef Toni Tipton-Martin, 7 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. $15. 657-2335.

JULY 27-28

PEACEMAKER MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL — With Grace Potter, Rival Sons, Ray Wylie Hubbard & more, Riverfront Amphitheatre in Fort Smith. $39-$175. peacemakerfest.com.

JULY 28

FENNER RUSSELL MUSIC SERIES — With Trout Fishing in America, 10:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

FOREST CONCERT SERIES — Funk Factory, 8:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Opener: The Crusades and the Big Hog Band. $10. 657-2335.

JULY 29

MOUNTAIN STREET STAGE — With Divas on Fire, presenting a smoldering blend of blues stoked with embers of soul, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. WEEZER WITH PIXIES — with Sleigh Bells, 7:30 p.m., Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. $34.50 & up. 443-5600.

JULY 30

SCHOOL OF ROCK ALL STARS 2018 TOUR — 6:30 p.m., George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. $10.

JULY 31

FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

— Funk Factory, Fayetteville’s high energy party band under the direction of Anthony Ball, 7 p.m., Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. Free. 750-2620.

COHEED AND CAMBRIA & TAKING BACK SUNDAY — with The Story So Far, 6:30 p.m., Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. $29.50 & up. 443-5600.

MOUNTAIN STREET STAGE — With Betse & Clarke’s old-time music, 2 p.m. July 1, Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

THIRTY SECOND TO MARS — “The Monolith Tour” with Walk the Moon, K. Flay, and Walshly Arms, 6 p.m. July 8, Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. $29.50 & up. 443-5600. ALL-BEETHOVEN CONCERT — With the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, 6:30 p.m. July 12, Cooper Chapel in Bella Vista. Free. sonamusic.org.

GULLEY PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES — Barrett Baber, NBC’s “The Voice” finalist, 7 p.m. July 26, Gulley Park in Fayetteville. Free. fayetteville-ar.gov.

OPERA IN THE OZARKS — Continues through July 20, as does a showcase of operarelated art including Eureka Springs artist Betty Johnson’s “The Barker of Seville,” 7:30 p.m. most days, Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. Opera tickets $10-$30. 253-8595.