Back-to-School Buzz, Mystery Dinners & Weekend Magic

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This is your weekly guide to events and happenings around Columbia, Missouri for the week of Aug 12-18

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Bark to School Pet Photo | TODAY 4:30-7:30PM
It’s Bark to School time! Stop by Lizzi & Rocco’s North, snap a cute back-to-school pic of your pet, and support a great cause!

Murder Mystery Dinner | Saturday August 23
Welcome to Dry Gulp’s Tiger Saloon for A Fistful of Hollars—a wild west murder mystery full of quirky characters, shady motives, and plenty of laughs. Dress up, gather clues, and solve the crime before the outlaw gets away!

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Wednesday Aug 13th

City Cuisine Pop-up @ City of Refuge. A special African menu by our refugee youth chefs—available starting at 11:30am until it’s gone!

Mid-week Market @ Columbia Farmer’s Market. Get your fresh veggies! 4-7PM

Thursday Aug 14th

Columbia College Alumni & Friends Social @ Logboat Brewing. 4-6PM

Charm’ng Charm Pop-up @ Plume. Lauren’s off to college. Celebrate with cupcakes & build your own custom charm necklace from her full collection! 4-7PM

Friday Aug 15th

Coat Kick-Off @ Once Upon A Child. Winter will be her before you know it…will you be ready? Kids coats, boots, jackets, and more. 8AM-8PM

It’s Fur-Ever Friday @ Unchained Melodies. Come meet your next best fur-iend. 5-7PM

Live Music @ Sentinel Park. Get ready to rock! C. Rock City brings the classics. Bring a lawn chair, grab a drink, and enjoy the vibes. 6:30-8PM

Drake White | Low Country High Road @ The Blue Note. Soulful blend of country, rock, and blues with feel-good energy. Presented by Clear 99. 7PM doors

Mid-MO Rock Collective @ Rose Music Hall. Ft. performances by Upon Eternity, Cost of Desire, Ghost Goddess, and Monsterya. 7PM Doors

Saturday Aug 16th

Missouri River Relief Benefit Sale - One Day Only! Discover hidden gems—swap a donation for the treasure of your choice! 7:30AM-1:30PM

Family Fun @ Four Oaks Farm. Soak up the last rays of summer as u-pick sunflowers. Create a sun-kissed bouquet to remember the days. 9AM-5:30PM (also Friday 4-8pm)

The Lion King @ Ragtag. Pre-screening crafting fun starts at 10:30AM—join us for a Make-A-Mane craft before the film!

Back to School Social @ Columbia Mall. Join the fun at Dillard’s—bounce house, food trucks, live music, and a chance to win a $500 shopping spree! 11AM-6PM

SEED of Success Gala @ The Atrium on Tenth. Celebrate local minority and women-owned businesses with fine dining, live music, and an exciting auction—all in a night of unity and recognition. 6PM » Get Your Ticket!

Highway Demon + Western Grip + Find Fiona @ Rose Music Hall. Catch a killer night of alt-country, indie rock, and Southern grit. 7PM doors

2 FAST 2 FIESTA: A 2000s LATIN NIGHT @ The Blue Note. Ft. DJ Jonny Fuzion spinning your favorite 2000s hits. Presented by NDVST. 9PM doors

Sunday Aug 17th

Kid Disco! A Kid's Dance Party @ Rose Park. Live music, bounce houses, bubbles, and snacks for the kids; drinks, vibes, and Sunday victory naps for the parents. 10AM

Decades Trivia @ Six-Mile Ordinary. Three rounds of Trivia—80s, 90s, 00s. Grab a drink, it’s free to play. 5-8PM

Monday Aug 18th

Learn to Fish & Kayak @ Charles W Green Conservation Area. Free event, ages 12 and older—learn the skills of fishing from a kayak. 6:30-8:30PM

🎤🎶 COMING UP…

• Aug 22nd - TopHouse | Central Bank Downtown Live!

• Aug 24th - flipturn | Central Bank Downtown Live!

• Sept 2nd - Sierra Ferrell | Central Bank Downtown Live!