Hey COMO: Karaoke, Clydesdales, and Holiday Cheer

Hey COMO! 👋 December 24-29th

Today: 🌡️44 ₃₇ | ☁️ | 17% 🌧️ | 💨 NE 8 mph

Weather Sponsored by Barefoot Natural Lawns

TLDR (quick rundown):

• Columbia home featured on ABCs The Great Christmas Light Fight

• Holiday party with the Clydesdales

• Karaoke & Ladies Night

• Plenty going on this holiday week!

What’s Happening This Week in Columbia

Today: 🎄Christmas Eve…not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse
Have you visited Columbia’s Gingerbread House?! Recently featured on ABCs The Great Christmas Light Fight

Wednesday 12/25:
Christmas Day Karaoke @ Eastside Tavern | 8-11pm

Thursday 12/26:
Holidays with the Clydesdales @ Warm Springs Ranch | 5-10pm
Gates close at 8pm, you don't want to miss out! Enjoy a festive self-guided tour of a 25,000 sq. ft. breeding facility, photo ops with Clydesdales, holiday shopping, light snacks, and drinks available for purchase. Take in beautiful decorations, iconic commercials on a big screen, and cozy communal fire pits with s'mores. Plus, enjoy a complimentary 12oz beer sample

Ice Menorah Carving and Lighting & Gelt Drop @ City of Columbia Gov’t building | 5:30-6:30pm 🕎
Hosted by Chabad at Mizzou, join in for the second night of Chanukah as we carve a Menorah out of ice and light it! Fun for the entire family. Happy Hanukkah

Trivia Night @ Fuzzy’s Taco Shop | 7-9pm 🎉
Gather your taco-loving, margarita sipping crew and let's play some FREE TRIVIA! Starts at 7pm & top teams win a prize 🏆

This Weekend’s Highlights

Friday 12/27: 
Device Advice & Tech Help @ Daniel Boone Regional Library | 2-3:30pm
Drop-in the computer lab to enhance your technology skills. Library trainers can help you with the basic functions of your Windows, Chrome, Android or Apple laptop or device. No registration necessary. Drop-in sessions offered most Tuesdays and Fridays.

Sunday 12/29:
Rhett's Run Work Event - COMO Trail Association | 8-11am
We need a lot of hands to build and maintain our trails. Join us as we continue to build the trail at Rhett's Run. We’ll meet at Cosmo Park back parking lot by Antimi T-ball fields. Tools provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Ugly Sweater Night w/ the Clydesdales @ Warm Springs Ranch | 5-10pm
Wear your favorite holiday sweater for Ugly Sweater Night at the Ranch.

Swingin' in the New Year w/ Annie and the Fur Trappers @ Compass Inc.
6pm Swing Dance Class | Show starts at 7pm (6:30pm Doors Open) Mocktails and hors d’oeuvres provided. Come in your swankiest attire, and enjoy a night of swingin' and fun! Tickets available!

Wed 44 ₄₁ ☁️ | Thurs 53 ₄₇ 🌧️ | Fri 57 ₄₄ 🌧️
Sat 57 ₄₁ 🌤️ | Sun 55 ₃₇ 🌤️

Weather Sponsored by Barefoot Natural Lawns

Food & Drink

Friday 12/27:
Prime Rib Dinner & Music @ Dive Bar [open Christmas Day]
Serving up prime rib while you listen to good music!
5-7pm Dennis Layne | 8-11pm Columbia based rock band, Secondhand Munchies

Passport to Spain @ Tiny Play Café | 5:30-7pm
Come explore language, food, & culture. Experience Spain with food & drink, Spanish story time, play and craft. Children receive a passport and stamp from Spain to keep and bring to other Passport Series events! $20 children Adults Free!

The Tasting Room: After Dark @ Les Bourgeois Vineyards
Featuring local musician Allie Bruns

New Eats To Try Out:
🆕Check out Columbia’s new Honduras Restaurant « With a mission to offer customers an authentic Honduran culinary experience, indulge in a gourmet journey showcasing a fusion of flavors!

Music, Comedy, Nightlife
Lights, Laughs, and Late Nights

Friday 12/27: 
Ladies Night @ The Penguin | 8-midnight
2 for 1 Cover, $1 song requests, All night $5 happy hour
psst, every Friday is Ladies Night!

Saturday 12/28:
🤠 Nashville Nights Country Music Dueling Piano Show @ The Penguin | 8-midnight

Sunday 12/29:
xTreme Bar Bingo @ Dive Bar | 2:30-5:30pm
FREE to play, come win prizes!

Did you know…
Columbia, Missouri, was originally founded as the village of Smithton in 1819 by the Smithton Land Company. Due to difficulties in accessing water, the settlement relocated east across Flat Branch Creek in 1821 and was renamed Columbia.