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This is your weekly guide to events and happenings around Columbia, Missouri for the week of Sept 23-29

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Paint the Town | Tonight
Shakespeare’s Pizza West. Enjoy a fun evening of step-by-step acrylic painting on wood—this session features a charming gnome door hanger, perfect for your porch! 6:30PM.

Agatha Christie's 'Spider's Web' | Sept 25-28
A clever blend of mystery and comedy, this classic whodunit spins a tangled web of secrets, twists, and suspense—Christie-style.

12th Annual Oktoberfest | Sept 29-Oct 5
Visit Günter Hans for a week of festive beers, brats, Bavarian pretzels, and more—celebrating all things Oktoberfest, the old-world way!

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Wednesday Sept 24th

Here Come the Mummies @ The Blue Note. Funk-rock wrapped in mystery—high-energy horns, wild grooves, and a band of undead musicians that bring the party. 6PM doors

Peach Pit @ Rose Park. Indie-pop with a nostalgic twist—dreamy melodies, laid-back vibes, and heartfelt lyrics wrapped in infectious energy. 7PM doors

Music Trivia @ 1839 Taphouse. Put your music knowledge to the test. 8PM

Thursday Sept 25th

Liv Sings Jazz @ Wynnsome Cafe. Listen to Liv Cordray sing the standards while you enjoy tea and cake—a sweet evening of music and treats. 6-8PM

Friday Sept 26th

Whiskey Release Party @ Six-Mile Ordinary. Celebrate the launch of Honey Badger Rye Whiskey—a 3-year rye finished in bourbon honey barrels. 5-10PM

C Rock City @ Sentinel Park. Enjoy one of Columbia’s top-performing bands, delivering crowd-pleasing classics across rock, pop, and soul! 6:30-8:30PM

Saturday Sept 27th 🖤💛 114th Mizzou Homecoming 💛🖤

Homecoming Parade @ downtown Columbia. Get ready to rally—strike up the band, call in the mule team, and wear your black and gold with pride as we celebrate the legacy of the nation’s first Homecoming! 9AM

Flower Show @ DBRL. Enjoy stunning floral designs, educational exhibits, and horticultural displays celebrating the theme Marvelous Missouri. Free and open to the public, 1–4PM. Co-sponsored by the Centralia and Columbia Garden Clubs.

Britney Buckwalter @ The Blue Note. Country-pop singer-songwriter with heartfelt lyrics, soaring vocals, and a fresh, soulful sound. 7PM doors

Degrave @ Rose Music Hall. High-octane thrash metal with shredding riffs, heavy grooves, and relentless energy. 7PM doors

Sunday Sept 28th

2025 Cosmo Cross @ Cosmo Park. A full day of high-energy cyclocross racing—bring a friend, grab a cowbell, and cheer them on! 9:30AM

xTreme Bar Bingo @ Dive Bar. Free to play, prizes to win. Sundays after brunch. 2:30PM

University Symphony Orchestra @ Missouri Theatre. Enjoy an afternoon of classical favorites from Barber, Mozart, and Sibelius. 3–4:30PM

500-piece puzzle Showdown @ Hexagon Alley. Enter your team of 4 ($30). Fastest team wins a gift card—everyone keeps their puzzle! 5PM

Gareth Reynolds @ The Blue Note. Presented by COMO Comedy Club, this stand-up favorite brings sharp wit, quick improv, and hilarious storytelling. 6PM doors

Monday Sept 29th

Watercolor Embroidery @ DBRL. Try your hand at mixed media art using watercolors and hand embroidery. 6-7:30PM

🎤🎶 COMING UP…

• Oct 2nd | Ty Myers | Central Bank Downtown Live!

• Oct 3rd | Rodney Carrington | Missouri Theatre

• Oct 3-5th | Biscuit Fest | Cooper’s Landing

• Oct 18th | Home Free: The Jukebox Tour | Missouri Theatre

• Oct 25th | Kam Goes To College | COMO Comedy Club

• Oct 29th | Insane Clown Posse | The Blue Note

• Oct 30th | Candlelight Concert | Tiger Hotel

• Nov 7th | Talib Kweli | The Blue Note