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This is your weekly guide to events and happenings around Columbia, Missouri for the week of April 29-May 4th

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Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies
The Impact of the Negro Leagues on Baseball and Culture @ The Tiger Hotel. Keynote speaker for the evening will be none other than the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Mr. Bob Kendrick! TODAY 5:30PM

Dig Into Learning!
Home Garden Irrigation Methods. Join Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture staff for a discussion about irrigation methods and a demonstration on putting together different systems. Wednesday 6-7:30PM @ Daniel Boone Regional Library.

MU Healthcare GoGirl Run
This women’s-only event offers a half marathon and 5K, celebrating strength, resilience, and sisterhood every step of the way. May 3-4th. See event schedule for times.

Wed 69 ₆₀ 🌦 | Thurs 71 ₅₆ ⛈ | Fri 67 ₄₇ 🌦
Sat 70 ₄₉ 🌤 | Sun 72 ₅₁ 🌤️

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Thursday May 1st

Perche Creek Trail Dedication @ MKT Scott Blvd Access. Plan to walk or bike 1.25 miles on the MKT Trail from Jay Dix Station to the new bridge. 5:30PM. 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️

FREE Live Music @ Stephens Lake Amphitheater. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Carry-in food and drinks are allowed. 6PM start. 🎶🌟

Wyatt Flores @ Central Bank Downtown Live! Telling his stories against a gritty country soundtrack. Limited tickets remain. 6:30PM doors open. 🤠🎤

VKTM | Veil of The Hunter Tour @ Rose Music Hall. Dubstep DJ and producer known for aggressive basslines and dark, high-energy drops. 8PM doors open.

Friday May 2nd

Little Black Dress 2025 @ Columbia College Southwell Complex. Appetizers, wine, music & dancing —True North's Fundraiser Gala! 6-10PM. 🎧🔥

Greg Warren @ The Blue Note. Comedian known for his Amazon Prime special Where the Field Corn Grows and his latest release The Salesman. 6PM doors open. 🤣👏

Ha Ha Tonka @ Rose Music Hall. Just some Ozark boys who somehow made their way into the music biz. 7PM doors open. 🎸🌄

Drinko De Mayo @ The Blue Note. ft Jonny Fuzion & DJ Zay. 9PM doors open. 🎶🍺

Saturday May 3rd

FREE Mulch Day @ Boone Electric Cooperative. While supplies last. 8AM-Noon. 🌿🆓

Spring Outdoor Flea Market @ Midway Antique Mall. Discover antiques, vintage treasures, and handcrafted goods from local vendors. 9AM-4PM. 🛍️🏺

Springtime Shop & Stroll @ North Village Arts District. Pop up bakeries, vendor specials, a maker's market, & so much more! 11AM-3PM. 🛒👗

Memphis May Fire | The Shapeshifter Tour @ The Blue Note. Hard-hitting metalcore from Nashville, TN. 6PM doors open. 🎸🤘

Brigitte Calls Me Baby @ Rose Music Hall. Bringing mid-century pop elegance with early-2000s indie-rock energy. 7PM doors open. 🎹🎸

Sunday May 4th

Curated. Crafted. Created. Spring Market @ Columbia Mall. 70+ local artisans and makers. 10AM-3PM. 🧶🎨

2025 Earth Day Festival @ Peace Park. Visit over 200 booths featuring more than 50 artisans and businesses, organizations and food trucks. Noon-6:30PM. 🌍🌻

Plant Swap @ Columbia Public Library. Calling all plant lovers! Share and swap your plants, starts, cuttings, bulbs and seeds with others. 1-4PM. 🪴🤝

Hotline TNT @ Rose Music Hall. New York-based shoegaze band, known for their dense, distorted guitar sound and emotionally charged lyrics. 7PM doors open. 🎤🎶

Food & Drink Feature

D. Rowe’s | Portabella Fries
Hand cut and battered, flash fried and served with ranch dressing. #iykyk

🎤🎶 COMING UP…

• THE FRAY - Saturday, May 10th

• WIZ KHALIFA - Wednesday, May 28th

• CODY JINKS - Thursday, May 29th

Did you know…
Columbia is home to over 3,300 acres of parkland and over 50 miles of trails — making it one of Missouri’s top cities for outdoor recreation! 🌳🚴‍♀️🌼 So get outside!