It is officially September! With a new month comes another opportunity to experience First Friday at the North Village Arts District. The monthly event is set for 6-9 p.m. Friday. Enjoy art, music and food all while having fun. The free gallery crawl offers a great opportunity to experience unique venues while enjoying live music, […]
The Missouri Tigers football season is kicking off with a late night home game at Faurot Field. The first game of the season, Mizzou versus Louisiana Tech, is set for 7 p.m. today, Sept. 1. Tickets range from $10 to $125. Attendees are being asked to wear black or gold based on their section number […]
The Grind Coffee House has officially opened a new location on Mizzou’s campus. The Grind opened its doors at 7 a.m. Thursday inside the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. The Missouri School of Journalism posted on Facebook on July 29 , saying The Grind was taking over the former J Café. With the addition of this […]
Returning to campus means it’s time for a welcome home party. From 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Logboat Brewing Co., join the University of Missouri Graduate Professional Council to welcome all new and returning graduate and professional students to campus. The GPC welcome party is available to anyone at no cost. For more information, visit GPC’s event […]
What’s better than bringing a little bit of spooky season into summer? This weekend, people are welcome to audition for the FearFest Haunted House set for this fall. Day one of auditions are set for 5-8 p.m.Saturday at the FeatFest Haunted House on Highway 40. Just bring your best scary persona and October availability. Day […]
Broadway Brewery has two new beers available this week. The brewery, which recently opened a new taproom at 15 S. Ninth St., has added Dashi, a Japanese lager brewed with brown rice, fresh lemongrass and a touch of kombu. The lager is described as “perfect for these hot spring days” as its one of the […]
Spring commencement has finally arrived for thousands of Mizzou students. Commencement ceremonies will begin at 1 p.m. Friday and continue throughout the weekend, with 5,828 students being recognized, according to a news release from Mizzou. “There are so many outstanding achievements among our graduates, and the University of Missouri is excited to celebrate them alongside […]
A unique event is happening in Columbia on Saturday: Meet an Arabian Horse Day. Hosted by Central States Arabian Horse Association, the free event is part of “Meet an Arabian Horse Month” and will give attendees the opportunity to meet, pet and take a photo with a local Arabian horse between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at […]
If you’re looking for a new companion, or maybe just some immediate snuggles, DogMaster Distillery is the place to be on Friday. From 6-8 p.m., Second Chance will be at the distillery at 210 St. James St. with a variety of dogs, all of whom will be available for adoption. So end your week on […]
Movies in the Park returns to Columbia this week, with “Luca” set to show at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Cosmo Park. Movies in the Park is put on by Columbia Parks and Recreation, and features a different movie showing at Cosmo Park, 1615 Business Loop 70 W., each month from May through September. The events […]
Finals week starts Monday and if you’re stressing on making the grade, we’re here to help. If you’re struggling to find the right study spot, check out Mizzou’s list of best places to study on campus, complete with updated schedules for finals week. You may even come across a space you weren’t familiar with before. […]
Are you a fan of comic books? Then you should make sure to visit one of Columbia’s local comic book stores on Saturday in celebration of Free Comic Book Day. The annual holiday is meant to expand interest in comic books and was “founded on the belief that for every person out there, there’s a comic […]
This week’s First Friday event in the North Village Arts District was already set to be particularly special as the district kicked off its new art walk. And one of its mainstays for over a decade is saying goodbye — for now. Dogwood Artist Workspace & Gallery announced in a Facebook post Wednesday that the […]
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States and Columbia is looking to celebrate. On Saturday, Rose Music Hall will present Lotus In Bloom: A Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Culture in Columbia. The full-day event will begin at 1 p.m., with doors opening at noon, and include […]
All kinds of unique items and goods will be available Friday at the first CoMo Makes Spring Maker Show. Set for 4-8 p.m. Friday at the MU Health Care Pavilion, next to The ARC at 1769 W. Ash St., the Spring Maker Show is branded as the “newest makers market.” More than 30 makers and […]
Cinco de Mayo is Thursday and Columbia has a few different options for those seeking a way to celebrate. Tortilleria El Patrón at 711 Vandiver Drive, suite J, is hosting an all-you-can-eat special for $12.99 from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday. Children ages 10 years old and younger can eat free and there will be […]
Get active this Sunday and enjoy yourself with the Goat Yoga & Mimosas event at Goat Yoga of MO. The event was originally scheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday and sold out so quickly that event organizers added another option for 2 p.m. Sunday. That means if you’re interested in attending, you should grab your tickets […]
Günter Hans’ downtown patio will be transformed Saturday as part of Bacardi Rum’s Tiki Takeover event. From 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Günter Hans will host a tiki-themed party, featuring three specialty cocktails from Bacardi, as well as free samples and a limbo contest. Admission is $5 per person and the first 30 people to arrive will […]
If you have extra anxiety about needles or vaccines but would like to get the COVID-19 vaccine or booster, there’s a special clinic Saturday that aims to make it easier. Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Comfort Clinic from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at 1005 Worley St. Anyone age […]
Get those cardboard boats ready to race — Float Your Boat is back on Saturday. The annual spring fundraiser for The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri involves teams constructing boats using only cardboard and duct tape, then racing those contraptions across Bass Pro Shops Lake, 3101 Bass Pro Drive. The event is set for […]
