Arkansas fans, travel question

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1. What is the thing(besides the game) I HAVE to do while i'm there?

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turn around and leave

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2. And this is a stretch but hopefully someone will know, are there any comedy open mics on Friday or Saturday? I know most places do it on Tue or Wed but i'm taking a stab in the dark.

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Speakeasy

I'm pretty tolerable as far as Bama fans go. Probably because I was raised in Mississippi. Anyhow, anyone know if a place called Drifter's does it on Friday? Saw something about it online but it was posted in 2010

a comedy club in NWA?

That's the best joke you'll hear in one... if there was one.

There's been a few pop up but they never last, generally they're too small and not popular enough to generate the $ to bring in name acts.

I did drop $85 per to see Martin Short at the WAC. I'm not sure if your bammer brand of comedy would go over well in Fayetteville but maybe try setting up shop on the Grub's side of the Walton Arts Center and the kid that plays guitar might let you use his PA system while he takes a break.

I can't help you with your second question. Sorry.

Regarding must things to do in Fayetteville, it depends on how much time you have, Below are a few suggestions, which I have expanded a little beyond Fayetteville.

1) Dickson Street - Lots of great places to get a drink or meal. It will be crowded as hell on Saturday.

2) Scenic highway 71 - On the way up or back, drive Highway 71 instead of the normal 540. Very scenic with lots of places to stop. The pig trail is another if you are more adventurous.

3) Quick trip to Eureka Springs - It's only 45 minutes from Fayetteville and is well worth it.

Have a safe trip. I'll be heading out the Thursday before the game myself. Long drive from NC.

Yeah, I saw that place. Thier Mic is on Wednesday. Clubs always do them on Tue or Wed Seems like a cool spot though. Wish I was going to be there Wednesday. Anyhow, thanks for trying guys. Football, partying AND comedy was too good to be true

If you have time and are interested in such things, the Crystal Bridges Museum is about half an hour away in Bentonville.

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If you aren't getting into town until late Saturday morning you probably won't have time for the museum. In that case, I'd check out the Farmer's Market on the square and then wander up Dickson Street until close to game time.

It looks like Saturday night there's an improv show at the Uark Bowl on Dickson Street. However, it's a local group, so it may be pretty awful.

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