A Week Full of Lights, Music & Holiday Magic

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This is your weekly guide to events and happenings around Columbia, Missouri for the week of Dec 2-8…psst, next week is our birthday!

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The Nutcracker @ Columbia Ballet Academy | Dec 5–7
Step into the Land of the Sweets as Columbia Ballet Academy debuts Act II of Tchaikovsky’s beloved classic. Arrive early for photos with the Sugar Plum Fairy, festive lobby treats, and warm holiday cheer.

Holiday Home Tour @ Columbia | Dec 6–7
The Missouri Symphony League welcomes you back for a festive tradition—tour four beautifully decorated Columbia homes, each decked out for the holidays.

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides @ The District | Dec 6-7
Rides will start at 4 p.m. in the North Village Arts District at Serendipity Salon & Gallery. Come early to grab your tickets!

Wed 38 ₉ ☁️ | Thurs 26 ₁₈ ☀️ | Fri 38 ₂₅ 🌤️
Sat 41 ₂₅ 🌥️ | Sun 32 ₂₁ 🌥️

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Wednesday Dec 3rd

Bingo for a Cause @ Logboat Brewing | 6–9PM
A festive night of bingo, brews, and giving back! Enjoy family fun while 10% of drink sales are donated to VAC + all event donations are matched 1:1 (up to $1,500).

Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas @ Missouri Theatre | 7:30PM
Pianist and songwriter Jim Brickman brings a warm, festive evening of holiday classics, heartfelt originals, and cozy Christmas nostalgia, to kick off the season.

Thursday Dec 4th

Magic Tree Lighting @ Cherry Hill | 5-8PM
Santa, face painting, balloon animals and more. Come help light the 2025 Magic Tree. Lighting at 530pm

Celebrity Bartender Night @ Trail Stop Brewing | 5:30–8:30PM
Catch the Blues game, grab dinner and drinks, and hang out with Mo Louis as he takes over the bar for a great cause. A portion of the night’s proceeds supports Voluntary Action Center.

Winter Wonderland Kickoff @ Shelter Gardens | 5:30–7:30PM
Stroll through twinkling light displays, enjoy holiday music from the West Middle School Band & Choir, and warm up with a hot drink—an enchanting start to the season.

Flute Journey Concert @ DBRL | 6:30PM
Enjoy an evening of nature-inspired flute music, and storytelling as flutist Katie Dancer weaves her wilderness experiences into each piece she performs. FREE

David Nail @ The Blue Note | 6:30PM doors
Powerhouse vocals, soulful storytelling, and a mix of country hits and heartfelt deep cuts—David Nail brings an intimate, emotional punch to every show.

Friday Dec 5th

Holiday Lighting Celebration @ Columbia College | 4:30–7PM
Watch the campus glow as thousands of lights illuminate historic buildings, then enjoy cookie decorating, a photo booth, and free treats inside. A festive, family-friendly kickoff to the season.

Living Windows @ Missouri Theatre | 6PM
View a charming display during The District's Living Windows Festival. Step inside, warm up and enjoy delicious goodies with the University Concert Series.

Peter Antoniou @ The Blue Note | 6PM doors
Mind-reading meets comedy in this sharp, unpredictable, and wildly entertaining show, where Peter Antoniou blends humor with jaw-dropping psychic-style stunts.

Rogue Segue: DEBUT SHOW @ Rose Music Hall | 7PM doors
With Last American Cowboy (Album Release Show), Sequoia, and Kotora.

The Prophecy Show: Trans-Siberian Experience @ Jesse Auditorium | 7PM
A high-energy holiday rock spectacle featuring soaring vocals, blazing guitars, and a symphonic light show inspired by the iconic TSO sound.

Saturday Dec 6th

3rd Annual Holiday Market @ City of Refuge | 10AM–4PM
Shop 60+ local and refugee artisans, enjoy warm drinks, tasty food, and live entertainment at this festive outdoor market—all supporting City of Refuge’s refugee care services.

Cookies with Santa @ CDJR of Columbia | 11AM-4PM
Meet Santa, enjoy cookies & milk, and have fun with face painting, balloon twisting, coloring, and more—open to all!

5th Annual Christmas @ Pierpont General Store | 2–5PM
A festive afternoon with Santa, Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating, face painting, holiday drinks, and holiday cheer. Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots, snap photos with Santa, and enjoy this outdoor, pet-friendly celebration.

Hang Your Hate @ The Blue Note | 6PM doors
Aggressive, high-energy hardcore packed with crushing riffs, raw vocals, and crowd-moving intensity. + Left On Red, ALBORN, Siilk, and Find Fiona

Sunday Dec 7th

Mini Highland Cows @ Fringe Western Wear | 12–4PM
Snap a festive photo with an adorable mini highland cow! Sulltrop Livestock will be on-site for this first-come, first-served holiday meet-and-greet.

Intergenerational Rock Band Choir Showcase @ The Blue Note | 5PM doors
A feel-good community concert featuring musicians of all ages from Compass, the nonprofit making music accessible for everyone through education, connection, and its Music Is for Everyone Scholarship Fund.

Monday Dec 8th

Crafternoon at Night @ DBRL | 5:30-7:30
Need some external structure (and a little company) to finish a craft project? Bring your craft and supplies to have crafting time with others or enjoy our adult coloring pages and supplies.

Home Alone screening @ Ragtag Cinema | 6PM
Come enjoy this holiday classic, featuring a post-film conversation with University researchers!

Paint the Town @ Shakespeare’s South | 6:30PM
Learn to paint an adorable winter Highland cow with step-by-step instruction. A fun, relaxed night of acrylic painting on a 12×16 canvas—no experience needed!

🎤🎶 COMING UP…

• Dec 18th | Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings | Tiger Hotel

• Dec 18th | Comedian Jamie Lissow | The Blue Note

• Jan 9th | MO Blues Fest | The Blue Note

• Jan 10th | MO Rock Fest | The Blue Note