The Momentary Is Your Place to Be This Weekend
Vibrant community events from June 5 through June 7 celebrate art, food, connection, and belonging
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — From June 5 through June 7, the Momentary will host a vibrant series of programming to uplift the community through art, movement, and connection, honoring the power of belonging. 2025 Artists in Residence and vertical performance group BANDALOOP will premiere their newest work FLOCK; beloved owners of The Bagel Shop in Little Rock will bring their new dinner concept to Northwest Arkansas; AR Roller Skate Crew is presenting a Teen Takeover; and NWA Equality is partnering with the Momentary to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride with a day of inclusion and fun.
On Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, vertical performance artists BANDALOOP are returning to the Momentary. Fresh from Broadway and the international stage, BANDALOOP brings immersive storytelling and groundbreaking creativity to the premiere of their newest work, FLOCK, which was created onsite during their winter residency. Inspired by the audacious will of migratory birds, FLOCK gathers the audience for a journey of vertical performances featuring live music.
AR Roller Skate Crew is partnering with the Momentary for a Teen Takeover celebrating Pride through roller skating, music, and artmaking on Friday, June 6. AR Roller Skate Crew will provide skates, and all skating skill levels are welcome.
June 5 through 7, the Momentary’s Tastemakers series continues with Rex’s Neighborhood Restaurant Pop-up. The Bagel Shop in Little Rock is bringing its new dinner concept to NWA, featuring American comfort food with a heavy focus on the food of Thailand. Visitors can grab a bite during the pop-up Friday or Saturday or reserve a dinner seating Thursday through Saturday.
On Saturday, June 7, the Momentary is partnering with NWA Equality for a Pride Celebration, filling the campus with a vibrant lineup of events open to all. Featuring a musical film festival and outdoor picnic on the Green, the Momentary will honor the art, culture, history, and people of the LGBTQ+ community.
BANDALOOP FLOCK WORLD PREMIERE
WHAT: Vertical performance artists BANDALOOP’s newest work, FLOCK, inspired by the audacious will of migratory birds. FLOCK gathers the audience for a journey of vertical performances featuring live music.
WHEN: Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7
- Preview performances happen Friday, June 6, at 10 AM and 8 PM.
- Premiere performances happen Saturday, June 7, at 10 AM and 8 PM.
- The public is invited to catch the first and last ten minutes of each 90-minute FLOCK performance for free. No tickets are required.
WHERE: The Momentary | Campus-wide | 507 SE E Street, Bentonville, AR 72712
WHO: 2025 Artists in Residence, BANDALOOP.
WHY: Experience elements of theatre, performance art, and dance in a collective migration through the Momentary’s architecture.
HOW:
- The first and last ten minutes of each 90-minute FLOCK performance are free to see. No tickets are required.
- General admission tickets for Friday’s preview performances are $25 ($20 for members). Student tickets are available for $10.
- General admission tickets for Saturday’s premiere performances are $50 ($40 for members). Student tickets are available for $25
- For more information, visit the Momentary’s website.
TEEN TAKEOVER | ROLLER PRIDE
WHAT: A Teen Takeover in collaboration with AR Roller Skate Crew, celebrating Pride through roller skating, music, and artmaking.
WHEN: Friday, June 6 | 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: The Momentary | North Courtyard| 507 SE E Street, Bentonville, AR 72712
WHO: AR Roller Skate Crew
WHY: Get creative, chill with friends, and celebrate Pride through roller skating.
HOW: The Teen Takeover is free, but tickets are required. Guests can reserve their spot here.
MOMENTARY PRIDE CELEBRATION
WHAT: A vibrant lineup of music, film, food, and dance events, presented in partnership with NWA Equality to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Events include a musical film festival, a picnic-style hangout, and food trucks.
WHEN: Saturday, June 7 | 10 AM – 5 PM | FULL SCHEDULE
WHERE: The Momentary | Campus-wide | 507 SE E Street, Bentonville, AR 72712
WHO: NWA Equality, food trucks, and more.
WHY: Celebrate the art, culture, history, and people of the LGBTQ+ community.
HOW: Free to attend. No tickets are required.
TASTEMAKERS | REX’S NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT POP-UP
WHAT: The Momentary’s Tastemakers series continues with Rex’s Neighborhood Restaurant Pop-up. The Bagel Shop in Little Rock is bringing its new dinner concept to Northwest Arkansas.
WHEN: Thursday, June 5, through Saturday, June 7
WHERE: The Momentary | Quonset Hut | 507 SE E Street, Bentonville, AR 72712
WHO: The Bagel Shop.
WHY: Enjoy a menu of American comfort food with a heavy focus on the food of Thailand.
HOW:
- The lunch pop-up is happening June 6 and 7 from 11 AM – 2 PM.
- No reservation tickets are required. Dishes are available at menu price. Service will be first-come, first served.
- Dinner seatings are happening June 5, 6, and 7, at 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM.
- Tickets for reservations are $5. Tickets are for the reservation only. All food and drink will be available for purchase at menu price. The cost of reservation tickets will be applied to the final bill.
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About BANDALOOP
BANDALOOP honors nature, community, and the human spirit through perspective-bending dance.
A pioneer in vertical performance, BANDALOOP seamlessly weaves dynamic physicality, intricate choreography and climbing technology to turn the dance floor on its side. Founded in 1991 by Amelia Rudolph and now under the artistic direction of Melecio Estrella, BANDALOOP re-imagines dance, activates public spaces, and inspires wonder and imagination in audiences around the world. The company trains dancers and youth at home and on tour, and has performed for millions of people in over 300 cities in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia, and on screens in films and digital media.
Based in West Oakland, CA at BANDALOOP Studios, the company incubates and produces work for its local audiences and for touring performances presented around the globe. Education and outreach are an intrinsic part of the company’s mission. BANDALOOP offers regular classes, camps, and intensives for youth and adults at its home studios and in the mountains, and team building programs for executives.
About NWA Equality
Northwest Arkansas Equality‘s mission is to provide programs, education, and advocacy to serve, connect, and empower the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community.
NWA Equality serves as an education, advocacy, resource, and service organization to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) citizens of Benton and Washington Counties. In addition to being recognized as the regional voice for equality and inclusion, they provide free HIV testing services, a variety of support groups, as well as social and community outreach events. Each summer they host Arkansas’ largest LGBTQ pride celebration, Northwest Arkansas Pride.
About the Momentary
Opened in February of 2020 in Downtown Bentonville, the Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time; and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is ‘a living room’ where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. The Momentary was founded by the Walton family, based on the vision of Tom, Olivia, and Steuart Walton. Its commitment to cultivating arts and cultural experiences provides more opportunities for education, engagement, and enjoyment in our region. The Momentary is an extension of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, founded by Alice Walton. The Momentary welcomes all with free general admission. Additional offerings include live music, visual and performing arts, an artist-in-residence program, culinary experiences such as Onyx Coffee Lab and the sky-high Tower Bar, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, an outdoor festival space, and a retail shop. For more information, visit theMomentary.org. The Momentary is located at 507 SE E Street, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712. The Momentary’s Founding Funders are Walton Family Foundation, Walmart, RØDE Microphones, The Coca-Cola Company, Tyson Family Foundation, and Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation.
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