Animal lovers and yoga fans have an opportunity to combine the two this Friday. Starting at 7 p.m., yoga sessions will begin surrounded by natural farm scenery and little animals. Four Oaks Farm and Goat Yoga of MO is part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy with classes typically overlooking a scenic pond or in a rustic […]
The Boone County Fair is back! Starting next week, mid-Missourians will have a chance to experience all kinds of events including a beer garden with live music, face painting and swine races. The fair, located at 5212 Oakland Gravel Road in Columbia, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $10 each through […]
Mid-Missouri comedy fans will have another chance to laugh with local comedians this weekend. On Saturday, The Blue Note is hosting Pints & Punchlines. Anyone in the community is welcome; tickets are $5 each. Doors open at The Blue Note at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. To buy a ticket, visit […]
Throughout next week, The District is celebrating Columbia’s local bars and bartenders with Drinks in the District. The six-day event is an opportunity for people to celebrate local bars, other drinking establishments and bartenders. There will be one-of-a-kind drinks and special offers for the entire weeklong event. Participating locations include DogMaster Distillery, Eleven Eleven, 44 Canteen, […]
The Boone County History & Culture Center is hosting a Traveling Trunk family event this weekend. Anyone is welcome from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday to enjoy the hands-on experience with items from the center’s Traveling Trunk, which includes historic maps and items used by Boone County pioneers during the westward expansion. At the event, […]
This weekend, a local French school is hosting an event to help with its school and scholarship fund. From 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, La Petite Ecole is planning to sell made-from-scratch crêpes at the Columbia Farmers Market. La Petite Ecole seeks to provide a French educational experience in a language immersion environment for people […]
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 & Rocco’s Natural Pet Market on Green Meadows Road. The free, […]
Musicians and friends will have a chance to sing, dance or play an instrument this weekend at an outdoor venue. On Sunday, Sticky’s Cabana is holding its Second Sunday Singer/Songwriter Show. The show is from noon to 3 p.m. and is free for all. Entertainment including singing, dancing, comedy or even instrumental is welcome. For more […]
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 Trio will perform a variety of classic rock songs and the first 96 […]
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 improv in a “drop in, drop out” style, meaning attendees can come when they want, stay for however […]
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 is no cover for the party tonight and 10% of all sales […]
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 celebrates America and patriotic traditions with the national anthem, a Gershwin medley, selections from “West Side Story” and […]
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 side of Stephens Lake Park with kids activities and crafts. Starting at 6:15 […]
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 location. The event, which benefits Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue, includes kiddie pools, a lemonade […]
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. Wherever. Whenever. Everyone has the right to seek safety. Hosted by Catholic Charities of Central and […]
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 Band, food, drinks and a silent auction. Attendees are encouraged to come in their best […]
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 free event that allows participants to encounter live native Missouri butterflies in an enclosed habitat. The event is set […]
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 toiletries, to food-insecure veterans in 13 counties. The run/walk is set for Saturday at Cosmo Park, with the […]
Enjoy an evening of mini golf and more while supporting a local organization at the second annual Mini Golf Classic. Presented by the Missouri Credit Union and benefitting the Boonslick Kiwanis, the event is set for 4-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Midway Golf & Games. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 10 […]
The American Heart Association will host the Hugh E. Stephenson Jr., Heart & Stroke Ball on Saturday at the Country Club of Missouri. The annual Heart Ball campaign is meant to celebrate the “collective success in driving change, funding science and improving behaviors,” and the upscale event allows participants to recognize the work done by […]
