Feb 20, 2026 - Things to Do

Your weekend plans: Parties and basketball

Alex Golden

Illustration of a line of briefcases followed by a suitcase with a pair of sunglasses and a hat on it — Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

Let's make it a good weekend, NWA.

🇨🇳 Chinese New Year gala — The Chinese Association of Northwest Arkansas is hosting a celebration with performances, activities and food starting at 4:30pm Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library.

Tickets are $20 for association members and $40 for non-members. Member tickets for children under 13 are free.

🦐 Mardi Gras party — Rendezvous Junction Brewing in Rogers is hosting a party all day Saturday with crawfish, gumbo and king cake.

🏀 Razorbacks basketball — The men's team plays against the Missouri Tigers at 3pm Saturday at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. Watch on ESPN.

The women's team plays at 2pm Sunday at Texas A&M. Watch on ESPN.

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Your weekend plans: Parties and basketball

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