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Laughs, Loud Guitars, and Love for Mom
+ Live shows, local flavor, and ways to celebrate the moms who make COMO shine.
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This is your weekly guide to events and happenings around Columbia, Missouri for the week of May 6-11
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Today: 🌡️74 55° | ☀️ | 8% 💧| 💨 E 6 mph
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What’s happening?
How to save a life - COMO welcome’s The Fray 🎤
Blues, grunge, and local rock light up COMO 🎸
Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch, blooms, and sunshine 💐🌞
COMO SNAPSHOT
Lunch for Learners
Show support to help CPS parents & children with lunch debt through the Lunch for Learners program. Visit your local Pickleman’s and 25% of your sale will go to support this great cause!! TODAY 11AM-2PM.
Crash & Burn
Wild stunts meet raw comedy as Steve-O brings his Crash & Burn Tour to The Blue Note on May 12. Expect chaos, laughs, and stories too insane for TV. Doors at 6 PM. (18+ show)
Wed 71 55 ☁️ | Thurs 73 49 🌤️ | Fri 73 45 🌤️
Sat 77 50 ☀️ | Sun 81 54 ☀️
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Weekend Lineup
Thursday May 8th
Smells Like Nirvana ft. Dead Original @ Rose Music Hall. A grunge-fueled tribute to Nirvana, led by former members of Tantric and Trapt. Raw vocals, iconic riffs, and 90s nostalgia. 7PM doors open.
Friday May 9th
Free Flowers for Mom @ CMSE Giving Gardens. Celebrate mom with a free pack of annuals and cookies courtesy of Socket Fiber. 10AM-2PM.
Rock, Gem Mineral & Fossil Show @ Knights of Columbus May 9-11th, Noon-4PM
Shiloh @ Pierpont General Store. Crowd-pleasing blend of country, rock, and a little foot/stomping bluegrass. 6-9PM.
Samantha Fish | Paper Doll Tour @ The Blue Note. Electrifying blues-rock with gritty guitar, soulful vocals, and high-energy vibes. 7PM doors open.
The Reality of Yourself + Hang Your Hate @ Rose Music Hall. Missouri-based, high-energy alt-rock and post-hardcore bands bringing powerful vocals and heavy-hitting emotion. 7PM doors open.
The Music of Studio Ghibli @ Missouri Symphony. This new spring pops concert will close out the regular season and feature the works of Joe Hisaishi. 7PM
Movies in the Park @ Cosmo Park (near Nickell Shelter). Featuring A Bug’s Life (PG). Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a movie under the stars. 7:45 Start.
Saturday May 10th
Wild Edible Plant Walk. Scenic trail walk with certified foraging instructors who will introduce you to the edible and medicinal plants growing wild. 10AM-Noon.
Senior Sendoff 2025 @ Mizzou Francis Quadrangle. Come out and show support for the class of 2025. 1PM start
Mother’s Day Flower Bar @ Toasty Goat Coffee. Spoil mom with VIP access to locally grown flowers. Choose your own blooms to create a beautiful, personalized bouquet! 2-4PM.
The Fray @ The Blue Note. Grammy-nominated pop-rock band known for hits like "How to Save a Life" and "Over My Head (Cable Car)." Anthemic melodies and emotional lyrics. 7PM doors open.
Me Like Bees @ Rose Music Hall. Indie rock with fuzzy guitars, driving rhythms, and a Midwest DIY spirit. 7PM doors open.
Sunday May 11th 🌸 💝 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷 💕
Mom-Mosa Bingo @ Six Mile Ordinary. Come celebrate Mother’s Day with three hours of bingo, prizes and drinks. 1-4PM
Honky Tonk Revival @ Rose Music Hall. Come get saved down at The Honky Tonk Revival for our monthly rendition of a true Texas dancehall. Open to all ages. 1PM doors open.
Food & Drink Feature
Addison’s | Nachos Bianco
Italian pasta chips topped with Asiago cheese sauce, tomatoes, scallions, kalamata olives, banana peppers, mozzarella cheese, and chicken, black beans, or italian sausage. — chicken & black beans — How do you like yours?

🎤🎶 COMING UP…
WIZ KHALIFA - Wednesday, May 28th
CODY JINKS - Thursday, May 29th
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Making a Difference in COMO | Each month we highlight a local non-profit organization.
🌿 CMSE Giving Gardens: Nurturing Plants & Purpose
Since 2010, CMSE Giving Gardens has offered a vibrant selection of annuals, perennials, herbs, and native plants—all while providing meaningful employment for adults with disabilities. Every purchase supports their mission to cultivate both beautiful gardens and inclusive opportunities. Visit them this spring at 4040 S. Bearfield Rd or explore more at cmsegivinggardens.com.
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