Kick Off August with Big Shows, Bright Nights & Back-to-School Fun

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This is your weekly guide to events and happenings around Columbia, Missouri for the week of Aug 5-11

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Missouri State Fair | Aug 7-17
11 days of live music, grandstand events, livestock shows, carnival rides, local food, and family fun. From headline concerts to 4-H exhibits and tractor pulls, there’s something for everyone.

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Wednesday Aug 6th

Midweek Market @ Columbia Farmers Market. Fresh produce, meat, farm fresh eggs, honey, artisan items, prepared food & more. 4-7PM

Trivia Night @ Cafe B. Every Wednesday night—two full hours of trivia! A plethora of categories for every bookworm, quiz-head, and nerd! Free to play. 6-9PM

Thursday Aug 7th

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training @ DBRL. Learn how to support adults facing mental health or substance use challenges and connect them to care. Presented by Compass Health Network. 9AM-5:30PM

Family Movie Night @ Sentinel Park. Enjoy an evening of mischief, mayhem, and Minions! FREE outdoor showing of Despicable Me. 6PM start

Black Stone Cherry @ The Blue Note. Southern rock with modern edge—high-energy and road-tested alongside ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd. 6:30PM doors

Friday Aug 8th

International Cat Day @ Bertha’s Beans Cat Café. Coffee. Cuddles. Cats. What more could you ask for?! 10AM-7PM

Seven Bridges Road | A Tribute to the Eagles @ The Blue Note. A spot-on tribute, capturing the band's iconic harmonies, timeless hits, and classic rock sound. 6PM doors

Live Music @ Sentinel Park. Bound and Determined delivers powerhouse vocals, high energy, and a bold mix of rock and country you won’t want to miss. 6:30-8PM

Emily Nenni @ Rose Music Hall. Blending classic country with a modern edge, delivering soulful, twang-filled tunes full of charm and grit. 7PM doors

Saturday Aug 9th

Back to the Basics @ Boone County History & Culture Center. Kids and families can experience one-room schoolhouse life through slate board lessons, watercolor painting, old-school games, and more. 10AM-Noon

Bookstore Romance Day @ Skylark Bookshop. There will be games, prizes, decorations, giveaways, quizzes, and all the usual malarky. 10AM-6PM

Global Artisans Pop-up @ The Shops At Sharp End. Discover loose leaf teas from City Boutique and handmade crochet stuffies by Kateryna's Critters. 11AM-2PM

Fused Glass Workshop @ Plume. Learn the basics as you design and create three unique suncatchers. No experience needed! Seats are limited—register now!

Creed Fisher | Between Heaven and Hell Tour @ The Blue Note. Raw, unapologetic outlaw country—a gritty blend of hard truth, heart, and honky-tonk spirit. 7PM doors

Hardy But Hardly @ Six-Mile Ordinary. Grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy an acoustic evening full of grit, heart, and great vibes! 7PM

The Dangerous Summer @ Rose Music Hall. Delivering anthemic, emotionally-charged rock, raw lyrics, and soaring melodies. 7PM doors

25th Anniversary Black Tie Ball @ Orr Street Studio. Dress to impress for a night of music, dancing, and PrideFest celebration. 8-11PM

Saturday Night Comedy @ The Tokyo Club. Jack Wright, Alex Hayes, and Dane Coulter return to The Tokyo Club for round two of killer stand-up. 8:30PM

Sunday Aug 10th

Tie Dye Workshop @ Tie Dye Palace. Learn how to fold, dye, and nail the basics of tie-dye designs—plus tips on how to get vibrant results! 10AM-12:30PM

Blues Jam @ Cafe B. Every second Sunday at Café B—bring an instrument, enjoy the music, or both! Free to join, with cocktails, mocktails, and good vibes. 6-8PM

Monday Aug 11th

Open Mic @ Cafe Berlin. Always free and open to all! First come, first up. Any medium—2 pieces or 15 minutes max. Newcomers encouraged! 5-10PM

Crafting + Movie Night @ DBRL. Why choose between watching a movie and making a craft when you can do both? Snacks + “Practical Magic”. 6-7:30PM

Paint the Town @ Shakespeare’s South. Create your own canvas masterpiece w/ step-by-step guidance. Reserve your seat and let the creativity flow! 6:30PM

🎤🎶 COMING UP…

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

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

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