Earth Day Fun, Free Trees, and All The Wings You Can Eat

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This is your weekly guide to events and happenings around Columbia, Missouri for the week of April 22-27

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Wing Ding Competition
2025 CoMo Wing Ding, all-you-can-eat wing competition benefitting UCP Heartland Child Development Center in partnership with Logboat Brewing Company. Tonight 6-9PM

2025 Spring Parade of Homes
Explore Columbia’s newest homes and neighborhoods during the Spring Parade of Homes on Saturday, April 26 from 1–5 PM. Hosted by the Home Builders Association of Columbia, this free event showcases innovative designs and craftsmanship from local builders. Great for anyone dreaming, designing, or ready to move! More at columbiahba.com.

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Thursday April 24th

2025 Pet Gala - Celebrating 40 Years @ Columbia Country Club. Presented by Second Chance. 5:30PM. 🐾🎉

The Backseat Lovers @ The Blue Note. Salt Lake City indie rock band with more than 800 million global streams. 7PM doors open. 🎤 🎸

Friday April 25th - Arbor Day

80s Trivia Night @ Bertha’s Beans Cat Cafe. Break out the neon, tease that hair, and get ready to test your 80s knowledge. 5:30-7PM. 🧠🎶

Post Sex Nachos @ The Blue Note. Born at Mizzou in 2017. Known for electric live shows, they hit a new high performing at Lollapalooza 2024. 7PM doors open. 🎸⚡️

Metal Meltdown @ Rose Music Hall. Ft HardHanded, GANODERMA, Barrage, and Upon Eternity. 7PM doors open. 🤘🔥

Saturday April 26th

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway @ Columbia Farmers Market. Choose from a variety of seedlings. 8AM 🌱🌳

Spring Shop Hop @ The District. Complimentary refreshments and fresh deals. 9AM-6PM. 🛍️ ☕

Art in Bloom @ Museum of Art & Archaeology. Annual event where fine art meets floral creativity. April 26-27, 10:00am-5:00pm 🎨🌸

United We Dance | The Ultimate Rave Experience @ The Blue Note. 8:30PM ⚡🕺

Tejon Street Corner Thieves @ Rose Music Hall. Outlaw blues and “trashgrass” band bringing rowdy banjos, gritty vocals, and punk energy to the stage. 7PM doors open. 🪕🔥

Sunday April 27th

Pups, Pints, & Petting Zoo @ Pierpont General Store. Raising money for the Central Missouri Humane Society. 10AM-5PM. 🐶🍺

2025 Columbia Area Earth Day Festival @ Peace Park. Enjoy live music, kids activities, and 200+ booths with eco-friendly vendors, local artisans, and food trucks. Learn about gardening, solar, and conservation—all in one place! 12-7PM. 🌎🌿

Women’s Amazing Race @ Logboat Brewing Company. Grab a group of friends and go on an adventure downtown. 1PM check-in. 🏃‍♀️🍻

MOSY in Bloom | Afternoon Tea @ The Club at Old Hawthorne. An elegant and relaxing afternoon at this inaugural event. 2-4PM. 🫖🌸

Summer Magic for Young Minds @ Jabberwocky Studios. Theater, Dance, and STEAM activities for youth. Sign up! Space is limited. 4PM. 🎭✨

Intergenerational Rock Band Choir @ The Blue Note. Local musicians and arts advocates, dedicated to growing Mid-Missouri’s music scene. 5PM doors open. 🎶🤘

Food & Drink Feature

Murry’s | Brock's Green Pepper Rings
Hard to beat fried green pepper rings dusted in powdered sugar. 🍽️ 😋

IN YOUR BACKYARD

Fighting Cancer from Columbia, MO

Did you know some of the most advanced cancer treatments in the world start just two miles from Mizzou’s campus? The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) quietly produces lifesaving medical isotopes used in cutting-edge therapies like Pluvicto and Lutathera—treating nearly 460,000 cancer patients each year.

Unlike chemotherapy, these new treatments target cancer cells directly, with fewer side effects. MURR is the most powerful university research reactor in the U.S. and operates 52 weeks a year, making it a crucial link in the fight against cancer.

Now, Mizzou is planning NextGen MURR, a new facility that will expand its impact and bring more pharmaceutical innovation to Columbia.

CONCERTS IN THE COMING WEEKS…

• WYATT FLORES - Thursday, May 1st

• THE FRAY - Saturday, May 10th

• WIZ KHALIFA - Wednesday, May 28th

• CODY JINKS - Thursday, May 29th

Did you know…that each February, Yosemite's Horsetail Fall creates a stunning "firefall" effect when the setting sun illuminates the waterfall, making it look like flowing fire? The vibrant orange and red glow of the waterfall is a rare and breathtaking sight, attracting viewers from all over the world!