Social Club
PAST EVENTS
Saturday, Nov 2 | 10 PM - 2 AM
The Church of Techno
French Ethics / The Robinson Brothers / LEEFX / Lauren Ipsum
Backroom is back—where it all began. After our unforgettable EXIT FEST, we're returning to our pop-up roots with The Church of Techno. This time at Hi-Fin in Springdale: a screen-printing and design studio situated in an old renovated church. This is more than just another night of music; it’s a revival of the underground energy that made Backroom legendary.
Featuring local DJs Leefx, Lauren Ipsum, and French Ethics playing all techno, plus the regionally acclaimed Robinson Brothers from OKC, who bring their mind-bending mixing skills and unmatched sound.
Costumes or clergy attire encouraged
Saturday, Oct 19 | 11 AM - 3 PM
The Big Giant Art & Flea Market
Original art, vinyl records, handmade jewelry and crafts, curated thrifted clothes & accessories, plants, flowers, books, tacos, yoga class giveaways, and more! All with live DJs bringing the best Saturday afternoon vibes.
Saturday, Sept 28 | 11 AM - 3 PM
The Big Giant Art & Flea Market
After the bittersweet memories of Exit fest, we couldn't think of a better way to re-open the building doors than by supporting the incredible local artists who make this special place feel like home. Join us for a day filled with craft coffee & tea, free samples, original art, vinyl records, handmade jewelry and crafts, cards, vintage clothing, and more! This time we'll have local DJs bringing the vibe as you peruse. All at the space where creativity should thrive: 1004 SE 5th
Thursday, August 15 | 9:30PM - 12AM
Fall DJ Contest: The Final Battle
Meteor Guitar Gallery
Attendees voted live for their favorite 30 minute set. Winner got to open for Deadmau5 at The Momentary. Votes were blind as DJs performed behind a screen with Mad Alchemy projections cast onto the facades.
CONGRATULATIONS to our contest winner, DJ SH33P, who killed it opening for Deadmau5 at The Momentary. Amazing photos by the one and only 📸 @carter_kirkland
Friday, August 2 | 8 - 11 PM
Crystal Bridges Art Trail at Night
Come visit us at the Frank Lloyd Wright Bauchman-Wilson House silent disco dance floor, with a liquid light show by the amazing @mad_alchemy_tj
Catch our other friends Susie Q, Modeling, and other amazing artists on other parts of the trail
FREE
Saturday, July 13 | 3 PM and later
Exit Fest
Alas, the social club’s time having a home has come to an end. So let’s finish this thing with a bang, a big one. An all day, all out party, with not one, not two, but 3 stages. Each ran with support by a different local collective with their own flare. The @buenavibrafamilia boiler room will be a smaller, intimate setting with big sound, and a bigger heart The @hausofuntz community room stage will be as always, our entrance room. These women focus solely on community building and it makes so much sense for them to take over this room. And finally, the back room, by yours truly. With visuals by @mad_alchemy_tj and many more surprises.
There will be vendors, food, go-go dancers, fun and an amazing day we all get to share together.
Vendors range from vintage and handmade clothing, to permanent jewelry, charms, and patches, to handmade keychains, prints, hand-painted magnets, hangable art, craft coffee & matcha drinks, ceramics, and balloon figures. The vendor village will run from 3pm till ~9pm, with some vendors staying a bit later.
Taquieria LUCHA open ALL DAY & NIGHT 🌮
Be on the lookout for our pop ups around NWA in the future, with our first major one being the battle of the bands style “Fall DJ Contest”. Thank you for all the continuous support and great times over this last year.
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Saturday, June 21 | 9 PM - 1 AM
McDisco's (PlayPlace Pop Up)
Ready for something completely different? 🍔
It’s McDisco’s. Let’s takeover a McDonalds play place with @dj_sh33p , @_mayruheli_ , and @djsusieq85 with special B2Bs.
Unique immersive pop art experience by the one and only @rum_wolf.
It’s McDisco’s, it’s Mac Tonight.
Tickets will be extremely limited. Don’t miss. Link in Bio. It’s McDiscos.
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YANA
DJ SH33P
SUSIE Q
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$25 Pre-Sale
$30 Door
21+
Saturday, June 22 | 10AM - 3PM
The Big Giant Art & Flea Market
Come peruse and shop a marketplace of one-of-a-kind creators, designers, collectors and curators, where shoppers and vendors alike discover and be discovered.
Friday, May 17 |
8 PM - 10 PM ANY BHS ALUMNI
10 PM - 1 AM OPEN TO ALL
BHS Alumni Throwdown
Bentonville High School 10 Year Reunion
Celebrating the Bentonville High School 10 Year Reunion at Backroom Social Club! A chance for all BHS alumni to gather listening to their fellow DJs.
Lounge, peruse, reminisce, dance
generously sponsored by Black Apple Hard Cider
Saturday, May 18 | 1 PM - 3 PM
Kids Rave
family friendly dance party
DJ SH33P playing all the kid jams including YouTube & Tik Tok trending tracks, mixed in with house & techno favorites for all ages. All clean versions of course! Gatorade, Prime, and snacks available for sale. Free glow sticks and party toys. Headphones and ear plugs available for those with sensitive ears. Ages 3+
Saturday, May 25 | 9 AM - 2 PM
The Big Giant Art & Flea Market
Come peruse and shop a marketplace of one-of-a-kind creators, designers, collectors and curators, where shoppers and vendors alike discover and be discovered.
Thursday, May 30 | 7 PM - 9 PM
BUY OR BURN ART AUCTION
Featuring Tangibles by Rumwolf
Raise your paddles to bid on Rumwolf art, sculptures, and other tangibles. At the end, bid for shaving Rumwolf's head.
Friday, May 10 | 8 PM - 1 AM
Official Breakaway Festival Pre-Party with Whiskey Tango, DJ XNA, & Dirtybeatz
Celebrate the NWA DJs who will be performing at Kansas City's 2024 Breakaway Festival! Attendance gets you one entry into winning 2 GA Breakaway Festival tickets! with opportunities for more entries. Don't miss the kandi-making station! generously sponsored by Black Apple Hard Cider
Saturday, May 11 | 9 PM - 1 AM
Burger Beats
Presented in collaboration with Haus of Untz
Celebrate Susie Q's birthday! Dance to tunes played by D Kez, Susie Q, Ghettdown, DJ SH33P, and a surprise set at the end of the night! Enjoy a Tina Twerk Contest, costume contest, and more.
generously sponsored by Black Apple Hard Cider
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Sunday, May 12 | 5 PM - 7 PM
Ian Curriden
Album Release Party with live band
Celebrate Ian Curriden's new album "The Sounds of Ian Curriden". You won't want to miss the renowned and beloved, barefooted sax master! There will be Merch giveaways and a meet & greet. Theronious Chunk will be gracing us with all the best vibes before and after the main show.
generously sponsored by Black Apple Hard Cider
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Friday, April 5 | 5 PM - 8 PM
We danced and grooved at the Bentonville Downtown Square for the first First Friday of the year! We handed out silent disco headphones where attendees were whisked away and danced freely to the TRIS10 mixing classic House tracks and popular favorites.
FREE
Saturday, April 6 | 9 PM
NIGHT ANIMALS / DJ TRUESTORY / Todd of North America / Skater Ed / Alessandro
Live band from San Fransisco NIGHT ANIMALS graced us at Backroom performing Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon front to back. They then transitioned to dance jams 🪩🌙. Plus your favorite local DJ's performing house and tech house music to dance to all night long 🕺🏻💃🏻
Saturday, March 16 | 1 PM - 3 PM
/ DJ SH33P
Playing all the kid jams including Parry Gripp, Skibbidi, YouTube & Tik Tok trending tracks, mixed in with house & techno favorites for all ages. All clean versions of course! Gatorade, Prime, Poppi, and snacks available for sale. Free glow sticks and party toys. Headphones and ear plugs available for those with sensitive ears.
Saturday, April 13 | 1-3 PM
with the art of Kat Wilson
Receive a numbered paddle upon entry, and get into some bidding wars with other attendees while listening to classical vinyl spun by Theronious Chunk, next to your newly collected art. Buy or Burn is set to offer over 40 artworks made by award-winning artist Kat Wilson. From the mind of artist Ben Edwards, Buy or Burn Auctions destroy any unsold lots during the auction event. Like other auctions of fine art or estate items, the lots are offered in a sequential, live bidding session. If the lots do not sell, they will be incinerated on site. Buyers are welcome to place reserve bids with the auction house prior to the sale. Wilson's work has been published in Communication Arts, the Los Angeles Times, and The Washington Post, displayed at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and projected at The Louvre, among many others.
Thursday, Feb 22 | 7:30 PM - 11 PM
Backbeat Jazz
/ Theronious Chunk
Live jazz band, plus Theronious spinning jazz legends to open and close out the night
Friday, March 8 | 9 PM - 3 AM
/ Secret Sets
/ Rinsinrepete
/ Todd of NA
Phreakerfighter bringing hard kicks, raw grooves, and soulful vocal samples reminiscent of New York and Jersey underground masters such as Kerri Chandler and Jovonn. Witness her transport us to a state of bliss to dance the night away to. Rinsinrepete & Todd of North America bringing the vibes to the lounge. Stick around late night for a series of secret sets!
Saturday, March 9 | 2 PM - 3 PM
with Sierra
Learn the basics on how to shuffle, and show off your new skills all night long. Practice in front of the main stage right after class with DJ SH33P bringing the energy at the perfect shuffle speed. Purchase tickets at the door.
Saturday, March 9 | 9 PM - 4 AM
(Denver)
/ Public Circuit
(Brooklyn wave/synth band)
/ Sartorius
/ DJ XNA
(OKC)
/ TRIS10
/ Live Painting by Flaming Serpent
Honored to host the Bordas Brothers, coming all the way from Denver. They first stumbled upon Backroom during the FORMAFTERS and wanted to come back to play. They've since opened for the legendary Carl Cox TWICE and played at Meow Wolf. Their mixing is as smooth as butter, and you will be dancing every moment of their set. Support: local favorites, DJ XNA & TRIST10, and OKC favorite Sartorius.
We also have the pleasure of hosting, in collaboration with Hi-Fin, Public Circuit, a new wave/punk synth band coming to us from Brooklyn. Flaming Serpent, our featured Starfront Studios resident artist, will be live painting during the show.
This is a must see production.
Thursday, Feb 29 | 7:30 PM - 11 PM
Backbeat Jazz
/ Theronious Chunk
(Vinyl)
Live jazz band, plus Theronious spinning jazz legends to open and close out the night
Friday, March 1 | 9 PM - 3 AM
(Tulsa)
/ TRIS10
/ Theronious Chunk
(Vinyl)
Y'all know the last time we had Heartwerk was at the unforgettable last-ever Shire show. He's BACK so we hope everyone is ready to dance all night to Tulsa's FINEST. TRIS10 will be closing out the night bringing all the best vibes as always. Theronious in the lounge all night long, and if we get lucky, Heartwerk and Theronious doing some B2B in the lounge after his main stage set. Check him out at @heartwerkdj
Saturday, March 2 | 9 PM - 3 AM
/ DJ Girlfriend
/ DJ SH33P
Always a vibe with a Haus of Untz DJ. Enough said!
Thursday, Feb 22 | 7:30 PM - 11 PM
Backbeat Jazz
/ Theronious Chunk
Live jazz band, plus Theronious spinning jazz legends to open and close out the night
Friday, Feb 23 | 9 PM - 3 AM
Whiskey Tango
/ TRIS10
/ DEEDUB
/ Theronious Chunk
(Vinyl)
Whiskey Tango (Breakaway Festival 2024) bringing you the best of vibes. Listen for their newest single out now. Don't miss TRIST10 mixing the best tracks for dancing, and DEEDUB warming up the room for us just right. Theronious Chunk will be mixing in a bit of hip hop in the community room to compliment the 3DEADIDOLS & more show at The Momentary earlier that night
Saturday, Feb 24 | 9 PM - 3 AM
/ Theronious Chunk
Friday, Feb 16 | 9 PM - 3 AM
(Tulsa)
/ Courier
(Hot Springs)
/ Serrano-Torres
(electronic cello)
/ Theronious Chunk
(Vinyl)
Serrano-Torres kicking things off with his electronic cello performance, debuting his newest single. You've seen Serrano-Torres at FORMAT 2022, you've heard him in international film scores, and he's now playing his 3rd Backroom show. Courier visiting us from Hot Springs. Jsung bringing us some Afro/Tribal House all the way from his St. Vitus residency in Tulsa. Theronious providing all the best lounge vibes, all vinyl, all night.
Sat, Feb 17 | 7 PM - 8 PM
Shuffle Dance Class
with Sierra
Learn the basics on how to shuffle, and show off your new skills all night long. Practice in front of the main stage right after class with DJ SH33P bringing the energy at the perfect shuffle speed. Purchase tickets at the door.
Saturday, Feb 17 | 9 PM - 3 AM
A night to let our resident DJs show off and have fun!
Thursday, Feb 15 | 7:30 PM - 11 PM
Backbeat Jazz
/ Theronious Chunk
(Vinyl)
Live jazz band, plus Theronious spinning jazz legends to open and close out the night
Fri, Feb 9 | 9 PM - 3 AM
INTERGALACTIC GALENTINE'S
Yana /
AJ Parker
SUSIE Q /
For the ladies, theydies, honeys, and loveys. Art market & immersive gallery, craft tables, glam stations, music & dancing, costume contest & prizes, and curated cocktails. Met Gala in space vibes. Come dressed as an alien, astronaut, or something in between.
This event was held in close collaboration with several Starfront Studios artists, highlighting their art & creativity.
Fri, Feb 10 | 9 PM - 3 AM
DJ Girlfriends Traffic Light Party
FITZY /
TRIS10
DJ Girlfriend /
Todd of North America /
All-star lineup for Valentine's Day weekend and the Lunar New Year. Come dressed in the color that suits you: green means GO (single), Yellow means maybe or it's complicated, Red means "I'm taken" (or, because it'll be Feb 10, you're wearing red for the lunar new year)
Thu, Feb 1 | 7:30 PM - 12 AM
Jazz Night
Backbeat Jazz /
Theronious Chunk
Live jazz band, plus Theronious spinning jazz legends during intermission and after hours
Fri, Feb 2 | 9 PM - 3 AM
Analog Rebellion
(Vinyl Night)
Theronious Chunk /
Rinsinrepete (DnB)
Schaeffer /
If you were there for our last Analog Rebellion show, you know this will be another legendary show. Do not miss this!
Sat, Feb 3 | 9 PM - 3 AM
Connman (Tulsa) /
TRIST10 /
Alessandro /
Trisha on the Rocks
Connman will be gracing us with his presence all the way from his St. Vitus residency in Tulsa. TRIS10 playing all the right vibes as always, Alessandro playing his first Backroom show, and don't miss Trisha on the Rocks opening with their debut set.
Fri, Jan 26 | 9 PM - 3 AM
Todd of North America /
DJ XNA /
Theronious Chunk
Opening night 💥
PS: our food truck neighbor, Taqueria Lucha, is staying open 9pm - 3am! Grab some tacos and seriously don't miss out on the aguas frescas - so good...
Sat, Jan 27 | 7 PM - 8 PM
Shuffle Dance Class
with Sierra
Learn the basics on how to shuffle, and show off your new skills all night long. Practice in front of the main stage right after class with DJ SH33P bringing the energy at the perfect shuffle speed. Purchase tickets at the door.
Sat, Jan 27 | 8 PM - 3 AM
Susie Q /
DJ SH33P /
Theronious Chunk
PAST POP UP EVENTS
Buy or Burn Charity Art Auction
CACHE Studios, Bentonville
Friday Dec 15 | 7 PM - 11 PM
Featuring Art by Ben Edwards
50 Pieces.
YUNI WA (FORMAT DJ)
performing between bids
Any piece with 0 bids will be incinerated
A portion of all proceeds benefits Best Friends NWA!
NWA Takeover in Little Rock
Infusions, Little Rock
Friday Dec 1 | 9 PM - 2 AM
Backroom did a city SWAP with Yaya's/P for Parker productions, where Backroom took over Little Rock & Yaya's took over NWA
For our NWA folks, Yaya's threw down at the Bentonville Taproom on Saturday Dec 2nd
Dance Party @ The Momentary
The Momentary, Bentonville
Saturday Nov 18 | 1 PM - 4 PM
Family-friendly dance party pop-up in the RODEHOUSE as part of The Momentary's all-day Open House!
Bring the whole family, grab a glow stick, and choose to listen from 2 different DJs (one main stage, and one silent disco stage)
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Techno Dreams: The Nightmare Before Christmas Edition
The Shire, Downtown Rogers
Friday Nov 17 | 9:30 PM - 3 AM
Where the line between Halloween and Christmas blur 🎃🎄💀🧑🎄
🎶 Double the Stages! 🎧
BTW: This was our LAST SHOW at The Shire 🧙🏻♂️🥲 (as the building is undergoing changes). Those who came were of the Fellowship & part of the legacy one last time!
FORMAFTERS
CACHE Studios, Bentonville
Friday Sept 2 | 9:30 PM - Sunrise
Is NWA ready to party all night? Join the unofficial FORMAT after party.15 performers. 3 stages. Live performance art. Food trucks & concessions. Free water. All situated in a beautiful artist studio warehouse, and just a 4 minute walk from The Momentary/FORMAT.
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Techno Dreams: A Nightclub Pop-Up
The Shire, Downtown Rogers
Friday Sept 8 | 9:30 PM - 3 AM
Join us for an unforgettable night of dance and partying with some of the region's best DJs. One of the only places around where you can keep it going 'till 3 AM!
Techno Dreams Y2K Edition: A Nightclub Pop-Up
The Shire, Downtown Rogers
Saturday August 19 | 9:30 PM - 3 AM
Let us take you on a journey; to a land before time, before smart phones, and worst of all - before memes.
We've been dying to get back to The Shire the moment we left that night. This time there will be Pokemon cards, a Lisa Frank coloring table, Nickelodeon temp tattoos, and a Barbie box photo op. Let's do this.
Backroom Presents: Recess Fest
CACHE Studios Warehouse, Bentonville
Friday August 11 | 8 PM
The last hurrah before school starts back up. Support local music and catch some of the region's top local bands 🔊
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Crush
Idle Valley
Midnight Wagon
Olympics
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All Ages
Analog Rebellion: A Nightclub Pop-Up
Bentonville Taproom
Friday August 4 | 10 PM - 2 AM
Let's appreciate a retro sound while we still dance NWA to the future 👽💫
Back at the Tap just in time for First Friday. Don't miss the opportunity to welcome @rinsinrepete for their first US show, or @djsoulfree taking our dancing asses to church! Our analog night wouldn't be complete without the legend himself @theronious_chunk playing on FOUR turntables.
Techno Dreams: A Nightclub Pop-Up
The Shire, Downtown Rogers
Saturday July 15 | 9:30 PM - 2 AM
4 DJs, 3 Floors, 2 Bars, 1 Free Game Lounge
The return of Theronious Chunk 💗
More amazing talent from past and future FORMAT Festival Artists featuring DJ Afrosia and Serrano-Torres, PLUS
BACK-TO-BACK DJ SET with Theronious Chunk & DJ SH33P
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Techno Dreams: A Nightclub Pop-Up
Bentonville Taproom
Saturday July 1 | 10 PM - 2 AM
Experience Bentonville Taproom transform into a club until the early hours of the morning. Prepare to lose yourself in hypnotic rhythms, mesmerizing lighting displays, all meticulously crafted to enhance your sensory experience.