Holiday Magic Meets CoMo Nightlife

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This is your weekly guide to events and happenings around Columbia, Missouri for the week of Dec 9-15

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Hawthorne Heights @ The Blue Note | TONIGHT 6:30PM doors
Emo and post-hardcore staples delivering nostalgic anthems, high-energy performances, and the signature scream-sing sound that defined a generation.

O Holy Lights @ Broadway Christian Church | Thurs-Sat
A magical walk-through of twinkling lights, festive selfie spots, Santa’s Station, giant inflatables, fire pits with s’mores, hot cocoa, and a beautiful Nativity display. A warm, family-friendly celebration of the Christmas season. 6–8:30 pm

Comic, Toy & Pokémon Show @ Columbia Mall | Sat-Sun
A free pop-culture takeover featuring vintage video games, comics, toys, cards, art, and collectibles. The perfect place to find gifts for the nerds you love—or to treat yourself! Free admission. All Day (Mall Hours)

Wed 41 ₂₆ 🌥️ | Thurs 39 ₃₀ ☁️ | Fri 37 ₁₇ 🌥️
Sat 26 ₅ ☁️ | Sun 19 ₁₄ ☀️

In partnership with Barefoot Natural Lawns

Wednesday Dec 10th

The Nutcracker: Magical Christmas Ballet @ Jesse Auditorium | 7PM
A beloved holiday tradition featuring stunning choreography, dazzling costumes, and the timeless Tchaikovsky score—bringing the magic and wonder of Christmas to life on stage.

Thursday Dec 11th

The Kay Brothers Christmas @ The Blue Note | 6PM doors
A foot-stompin’ Ozark holiday celebration featuring old-time fiddle tunes, rich sibling harmonies, and rootsy country-blues energy. Christmas-like.

John D'Agostino’s Blues Jam @ Cafe B | 6-8PM
Bring an instrument or enjoy the tunes–free! +The bar is open.

Friday Dec 12th

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa @ Century 21 | 4–7PM
A free, family-friendly holiday celebration featuring photos with Santa, kids’ activities, cookies, cocoa, and festive fun for all. Bring the whole crew and enjoy a cozy night of Christmas cheer!

Funky Butt Brass Band Holiday @ Rose Music Hall | 7PM doors
A New Orleans-style holiday throwdown packed with brass, soul, funk, and festive cheer—high-energy horn jams, seasonal favorites, and a party atmosphere you won’t forget.

The Music of O Brother, Where Art Thou? @ Café Berlin | 7PM doors
River Ghost Revue and special guests perform a one-night-only tribute to the film’s iconic, soul-stirring soundtrack.

Saturday Dec 13th

Wassail Stroll @ The District | 2–5PM
Sip, shop, and stroll your way through downtown with festive wassail samples, holiday shopping, and seasonal cheer at participating businesses.

Pink Houses @ Rose Music Hall | 7PM doors
A feel-good, high-energy tribute delivering all your favorite classic rock singalongs—big anthems, big vibes, and a night made for dancing.

RAIN: A Beatles Christmas Tribute @ Jesse Auditorium | 7PM
A magical holiday twist on the Beatles’ greatest hits—this festive tribute blends iconic songs with seasonal favorites for a feel-good night of music and Christmas cheer.

Sunday Dec 14th

Home for the Holidays: A Missouri Christmas @ Missouri Theatre | 2–5PM
A heartwarming celebration of the season featuring festive music, local performers, and classic holiday spirit—perfect for families and anyone looking to kick off Christmas in true Missouri style.

Steel Panther @ The Blue Note | 7PM doors
Outrageous, over-the-top glam-metal mayhem—shredding guitars, big hooks, bigger hair, and a wild, no-apologies live show that delivers arena-rock energy.

Monday Dec 15th

MU Jazz Holiday Concert @ Broadway Brewery | 7PM
A festive night of live jazz ft. the MU Women’s Jazz Band and the Sam Griffith Nonet. No cover—reservations encouraged!

🎤🎶 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