August First Friday
Free Art Crawl! Shops will open with music, demonstrations children’s activities and more!
Pridefest 25th Anniversary Black Tie Ball
Event is Black Tie so dress in your most formal attire!
Como Restaurant Week Begins
COMO Restaurant Week begins! It will run through August 3rd. Find all participating locations here -> https://comorestaurantweek.com/restaurant-list
Something Rotten!
Opening night of Maplewood Barn Theaters production of “Something Rotten!” Shows will run through August 3rd
Community Showcase at Cafe Berlin
Join us Monday nights for our Community Showcase "Open Mic"
Sign up to play is on a first come, first play basis. We take every step to ensure everyone who shows gets an opportunity on stage.
We're featuring several local favorites and fresh faces. Featured artists each week from 6-7PM, then open mic follows!
This is part of an ongoing series – if you miss a Monday, we'd love to see you at the next!
Friends are always welcome to join – we have a stash of board games and cards! We're runnin' sandwich specials while supplies last! Ask your bartender what the featured sammies are for the week!
Email booking@cafeberlincomo.com with any questions
History of the Missouri Theater
Join us for an evening filled with the history behind Columbia’s cultural landmark, the Missouri Theatre. Our guest speaker, Lili Vianello, will share stories about this historic treasure and the vital role her parents, Hugo & Lucy, played in its restoration.
For those interested, an optional guided tour of the Theatre is available before the presentation. To assist us in planning the tour, please select that optional add-on tour ticket(s) when making a reservation. There are limited spots available. Accessibility Notice: Please be aware that the guided tour may include stairs, uneven flooring, and areas with limited accessibility. If you have mobility concerns or require accommodations, please contact us in advance so we can assist in making necessary arrangements.
Both the 7pm presentation and optional guided tour (limited spots) are free, but reservations are required. We hope you can join us for this special access event! Find tickets at: https://www.comopreservation.org/events
History of the Missouri Theater
Join us for an evening filled with the history behind Columbia’s cultural landmark, the Missouri Theatre. Our guest speaker, Lili Vianello, will share stories about this historic treasure and the vital role her parents, Hugo & Lucy, played in its restoration.
For those interested, an optional guided tour of the Theatre is available before the presentation. To assist us in planning the tour, please select that optional add-on tour ticket(s) when making a reservation. There are limited spots available. Accessibility Notice: Please be aware that the guided tour may include stairs, uneven flooring, and areas with limited accessibility. If you have mobility concerns or require accommodations, please contact us in advance so we can assist in making necessary arrangements.
Both the 7pm presentation and optional guided tour (limited spots) are free, but reservations are required. We hope you can join us for this special access event! Find tickets at: https://www.comopreservation.org/events
History of the Missouri Theater
Join us for an evening filled with the history behind Columbia’s cultural landmark, the Missouri Theatre. Our guest speaker, Lili Vianello, will share stories about this historic treasure and the vital role her parents, Hugo & Lucy, played in its restoration.
For those interested, an optional guided tour of the Theatre is available before the presentation. To assist us in planning the tour, please select that optional add-on tour ticket(s) when making a reservation. There are limited spots available. Accessibility Notice: Please be aware that the guided tour may include stairs, uneven flooring, and areas with limited accessibility. If you have mobility concerns or require accommodations, please contact us in advance so we can assist in making necessary arrangements.
Both the 7pm presentation and optional guided tour (limited spots) are free, but reservations are required. We hope you can join us for this special access event! Find tickets at: https://www.comopreservation.org/events
Restoring the Missouri Theatre: Preserving Columbia’s Cultural Icon with CoMo Preservation
Special Access Event! Join us for an evening filled with the history behind Columbia’s cultural landmark, the Missouri Theatre. Our guest speaker, Lili Vianello, will share stories about this historic treasure and the vital role her parents, Hugo & Lucy, played in its restoration.
For those interested, an optional guided tour of the Theatre is available before the presentation. To assist us in planning the tour, please select that optional add-on tour ticket(s) when making a reservation. There are limited spots available. Accessibility Notice: Please be aware that the guided tour may include stairs, uneven flooring, and areas with limited accessibility. If you have mobility concerns or require accommodations, please contact us in advance so we can assist in making necessary arrangements.
Both the 7pm presentation and optional guided tour (limited spots) are free, but reservations are required. We hope you can join us for this special access event!
Make Music! Columbia
Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, Make Music is celebrated on the same day in more than 2,000 cities in dozens of countries around the world.
Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music is open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician — young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical persuasion — pours onto streets, parks, plazas, and porches to share their music with friends, neighbors, and strangers. All of it is free and open to the public.
Can anyone participate?
Of course! There’s always room in the band.
We invite musicians, rappers and instrumentalists of all kinds to collaborate on making June 21 a musical masterpiece. Singers, church choirs, jazz combos, rock bands, glee clubs, MCs, marching bands, mariachis, and every other kind of musician, of any age group or skill level, are all welcome.
Trivia & Brunch With Nclusion Plus at Hexagon Alley: Sponsored by Liberty Family Medicine
For just $12, your ticket includes 3 rounds of Drag Entertainment, the chance to test your knowledge in 4 rounds of Trivia, and the option to order dinner and enjoy your favorite drink from the Hexagon Alley kitchen. This is NOT a BYOB event; Food and beverages can be purchased from Hexagon Alley.
Drag Performances by:
Hostess: Venus O'Hara, Miss Gay Metropolitan America 2025
TBA
Special Guest: TBA
Special thanks to our event sponsors: Liberty Family Medicine for making this show possible. Liberty Family Medicine holds a BIZ Membership. Interested in becoming an Nclusion Plus Member? Explore our membership options today. https://www.nclusionplus.com/membership
This will be an in-person, family-friendly show suitable for all ages. Seating is limited, so get your tickets while they last. Doors open at 10:00 AM, and the show starts promptly at 11:00 AM.
Ticket Link: https://www.nclusionplus.com/event-details/hexagon06212025
City of Refuge Summer Market 2025
Join us for our 2nd Summer Market showcasing local (and refugee!) artisan work. There will be delicious food, drinks, live entertainment, and even family friendly activities (including our playground!)
Bags ‘n Wags Festival
Bags 'n Wags – A Tail-Wagging Celebration!
Date: June 14, 2025
Location: Cherry Hill Square, 2100 Cherry Hill Dr., Columbia, MO 65203
Time: 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Join us for Bags 'n Wags, Mid-Missouri’s ultimate dog-friendly festival supporting Central Missouri Humane Society, The Spay Neuter Project - No Kill Columbia, and Columbia Second Chance! Enjoy a day packed with pet adoptions, exciting competitions, local pet-friendly vendors, and an outdoor movie under the stars—all while supporting local animal welfare organizations.
Event Highlights:
Vendor Marketplace
Cornhole & Pet Competitions
Pet Olympics & Pet Show
Movie Under the Stars: The Secret Life of Pets
Don’t miss out on a fun-filled day celebrating our four-legged friends! Bring your pup and mark your calendars for a paw-some time!
For more details, visit https://andrealynevents.com/bags-n-wags-festival/
Grown-Up Book Fair at Rose Park
The Grown-Up Book Fair is back! Join us at Rose Park, as it is transformed into the iconic setting reminiscent of beloved elementary school book fairs of the 90s, but this time tailored for the grown-up you.
Sip on a specialty cocktail and peruse the shelves of local and independent booksellers, plus other curated local vendors that will scratch your nostalgic itch. Stay tuned for a full vendor list! Vendors interested in participating please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/4lpJo2H
A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Daniel Boone Regional Library Foundation. A Grown-Up Book Fair tote bag is included for early entry ticket holders. An add-on ticket option for an "Adult Lunchable" from The Old Neighborhood Cafe will also be available.
Tickets + Early Entry on sale NOW at rosemusichall.com
Sunsets at Dream Tree Academy 573
SunSets is the evolution of Cozy Sessions—bringing live music, poetry, and community together for an unforgettable experience. Each month, we feature incredible artists, open the mic to poets, and create a space for creative expression.
This isn’t just an event—it’s also a fundraiser for Dream Tree Academy, helping students develop financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills.
Come for the good vibes, great energy, and amazing performances. Stay to support the next generation.
Hosted by KvreeM & Omni
Featured Artists & Dates:
• April 4 – Zeph France
• May 9 – Shoozdavictory, Art & Beats by Khia, Special Guest DJ Cvnetis
• June 13 – Sam.e & Willonwater (Milwaukee), Rodoo, and Wasabii (Biggest showcase of the series!)
• July 11 – Brian J
• August 8 – TBA
• September 12 – TBA
Time: 7 PM – 10 PM
Location: Dream Tree Academy 573
Tickets: $5 at the Door
Poets, the open mic is yours—step up and share your words.
Join us in creating something special. Check the main post for updates, and don’t miss out!
Voices of Columbia
Voices of Columbia is Heart of Missouri CASA’s signature fundraiser. This annual event brings the community together to highlight the talent of local musicians and support CASA’s mission: to train and support volunteers to be exceptional voices for every abused and neglected child in the Boone and Callaway Courts. Three talented local bands will perform on the lawn at Logboat Brewing Co. throughout the afternoon while guests enjoy great food, drinks, and activities for the whole family.
Families Eating Smart and Moving More Program
Families Eating Smart and Moving More is a program designed to improve participants’ diets nutritionally, increase daily physical activity, and increase home food safety practices. The FESMM curriculum is evidence-based and hands-on; and teaches food resource management, and how to become food security. Next class series at the Family Impact Center starts July 8 and ends August 12, 2025, with sessions being held on Tuesdays 9-10 am. and are free but require registration.
87th Annual Downtown Optimist Club's Soap Box Derby
The Downtown Optimist Club’s Mid MO Soap Box Derby is planned for this year on Sunday, June 8, 2025. In the event of severe weather (we run in the rain IF no lightning), we will move this event to one week later on Sunday, June 15th.
The first derby in Columbia was in 1938, and today our derby ranks among the largest in the greater MidWest.
Car, Bike, & Truck Show to Benefit Welcome Home
All proceeds from the event will be donated to Welcome Home. Vehicle Registration for the show is $15.00/entry. There will be the following Classes: car, truck, jeep, bike, & Tri-Ride. Food will be available for purchase. Silent auction and raffles. People's Choice awards will be presented at 3:00p.m.
Beyond the Barrel Bourbon Tasting & Dinner Pairing
Join us on Friday, June 6th at 6:30pm at Cooper's Ridge for the next Beyond the Barrel!
Live music by The January Lanterns.
Enjoy a brand new collection of bourbons and whiskeys paired with dinner courses crafted by Chef Craig Hindelang of Catering By Design.
Doors open at 6:30pm for Appetizers & Welcome Cocktails | Dinner & Pairings Begin at 7pm
Mad Hatter Tea Party
You're Invited to Our Mad Hatter Tea Party!
Bring your children and their friends for an unforgettable afternoon filled with:
Refreshments
Gift Bags
Scavenger Hunt
Coloring
Dancing
Raffle
Photos with characters from Alice in Wonderland!
Each child ticket includes one complimentary raffle ticket!
Additional raffle tickets available starting May 17th here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/alice-basket-raffle
(Raffle closes at 3:15 PM on event day. Drawing at 3:45 PM — must be present to win!)
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Balsamo Warehouse, 110 Orr Street, Columbia, MO 65201
Ticket Information:
Early Bird Prices (Until May 17th):
Children: $30
Adults: $15
After May 17th:
Children: $35
Adults: $20
Ticket Sales Close: May 25, 2025 — seating is limited, don’t wait!
A minimum of half of all proceeds will support the Student Scholarship Fund at Mareck Center for Dance. Additional funds will be put toward advancing our mission of transforming our community through the joy of dance by providing exceptional performances, professional education, and unique outreach programs.
Questions?
School@MareckCenterforDance.org
(573) 825-0095
We can't wait to see you there for a magical afternoon!