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If you're looking for a new kitten or just want to learn more about how to take care of them, then there's an event for you this weekend. The Central Missouri Humane Society is hosting a kitten shower from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Lizzi…

Get ready for a birthday celebration this weekend. The Morning Shag with Shags and Trevor, the morning show on classic rock station 96.7 KCMQ, is celebrating 10 years with a free birthday bash at 8 p.m. Friday at Rose Park. The Mercury…

Photography by Captured by Kt (Katie Dahle) Anna Smith and Joe Langworthy made their wedding a celebration of all things Columbia. While attending college at Mizzou, Joe met and befriended Anna’s brother, which is how they first met.…

Take a break and enjoy some laughs with Ponies Improv Comedy. This local improv troupe is based out of Talking Horse Productions and specializes in short-form improv games. From 7-9 p.m. Friday, the group will perform family-friendly…

To celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month, McNally's Irish Pub is hosting a Pride Party tonight. The celebration at the pub at 7 N. 6th St. will include live music, piñatas, a photo booth, drink specials and a drag show with Divas by Design. There…

Enjoy a selection of American songs as part of Fourth of July celebrations this weekend with the Missouri Symphony Orchestra's Stars, Stripes, and Symphony concert. Set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Missouri Theater, this annual concert…

Nothing says Fourth of July like fireworks, and the city's annual Fire in the Sky celebration is set for Monday evening at Stephens Lake Park. The city of Columbia's 70th annual Fourth of July event will begin at 6 p.m. on the western…

Photos by L.G. Patterson The freedom to read is something that's held particularly dear at Skylark Bookshop. So when reports of banned and challenged books began to increase, staff members took note. Just last year, there were more than…

Photos by L.G. Patterson Many communities have adopted the concept of little free libraries over the past decade, small boxes installed in neighborhoods that encourage anyone to take or bring books. But it's not that common to see an art…

Photos by L.G. Patterson It's been nearly six years since Shelly La Fata held a pop-up event at Cafe Berlin, selling giant, hand-made toasted ravioli and marking the official start of Pasta La Fata. And after several phases, from pop-up…

Get an early start on your Fourth of July celebration with your favorite puppy pal this weekend at Lizzi & Rocco's Natural Pet Market. From 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Lizzi & Rocco's will host its annual Freedom Fest at its Green Meadows…

Enjoy a celebration of community and culture Saturday at the Columbia celebration of World Refugee Day. World Refugee Day, which is June 20, is an international day meant to honor refugees around the world. The 2022 theme is Whoever.…

Enjoy a fun evening out while supporting Orr Street Studios at Friday Night Fever. Set for 7-10 p.m. Friday at Orr Street Studios in the North Village Arts District, this fundraising event will include live music from the Norm Ruebling…

Get more connected with nature this weekend at the fifth annual Butterfly Festival. The University of Missouri Extension, Heart of Missouri Master Gardeners and the Jefferson Farm Extension and Education Center are partnering to present…

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri will host its annual Hope for Heroes 5K this weekend. The event benefits the VIP Veteran Pack program, which provides ready-to-eat entrees, soup, fruits and vegetables, as well as…

Bring your children to the Community Pop Up Park in the Loop on Sunday to enjoy a little brunch at the STEAM Bus Brunch. Set for 10 a.m.-noon Sunday at the park between Crazy Good Burritos and Dave Griggs Flooring America, the event will…

Not sure what to do for dinner tonight? The Columbia Farmers Market may have the answer. From 3-7 p.m. today, you can stop by the market at 1769 W. Ash St. where vendors will be set up selling fresh goods. And because it's the fourth…

Crazy Good Burritos is taking a small break after this week. The restaurant on the Business Loop announced on its social media that it would be closed starting June 26 and reopen on July 5. The closure is part of two scheduled breaks for…

With a new restaurant moving in nearby, the Beet Box is breaking out the welcome wagon. Or in this case, welcome party. Beet Box is partnering with Irene's BBQ, which recently announced plans to open a physical location in Columbia's…

Wise Guy's Pizza and McNally's Irish Pub are under new ownership after John Crum and Carol Anderson Crum sold the businesses to Cameron and Megan Orscheln. The sale was announced on the McNally's Irish Pub Facebook page on June 1 by the…