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🎡 Summer Nights & Sweet Surprises

From flying trapeze thrills at the Boone County Fair to free chocolate and family fun—this week’s got something for everyone!

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This is your weekly guide to events and happenings around Columbia, Missouri for the week of July 15-20

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Today: 🌡️88 72° | 🌦️ | 37% 💧| 💨 SSW 9 mph

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2025 Boone County Fair | July 15-19
Open daily from 5–10 PM and packed with fun for all ages! Enjoy included attractions like a flying trapeze circus, motocross show, magic acts, petting zoo, face painting, laser tag, bounce houses, and more.

FREE Candy Bar | Wednesday 11AM-2PM
Stop by the Candy Factory, grab a FREE Socket-branded chocolate bars to match our lightning-fast fiber.

Family Fun Fest | Wednesday 6-8PM
What’s Cooking? It’s Parks and Recreation Month! Stop by Twin Lakes Recreation Area to explore fun and engaging ways to keep your body healthy and happy.

Wed 84 66 🌩️ | Thurs 78 61 🌦️ | Fri 80 63 🌤️
Sat 83 67 🌦️ | Sun 87 68 🌦️

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Weekend Lineup

Thursday July 17th

Retrieving Freedom Brewery Tour @ Logboat Brewing. Enjoy a night of great beer, community, and support for a life-changing mission. 4-8PM

Summer Culinary Tour @ Downtown Columbia. Full of food, fun, and a little bit of Columbia’s rich history. 6-8:30PM

Speed Gaming @ Hexagon Alley. An event that will match board game lovers with new friends or possibly your next love! 6PM

Jazz Jam @ Cafe Berlin. A night full of music and opportunity to give back to the jazz community here in Columbia. 7-10PM

Ward Davis @ Rose Music Hall. Blendsing soulful vocals and raw storytelling, merging classic country roots with a modern Americana edge. 7PM doors

Operation Doomsday | The Second Impact Tour @ The Blue Note. High-energy, hard-hitting, and stacked with underground talent. 8PM doors

Friday July 18th

The Browning @ Rose Music Hall. A genre-blending force combining metalcore intensity with electronic beats. 6PM doors

Uncruel Summer Girly Pop Dance Party @ The Blue Note. Dance the night away to Taylor, Sabrina, Tate, Gracie, Chappell, Olivia, Billie, Ariana, + more. 8PM doors

Friday Night Comedy @ The Tokyo Club. Start your weekend with a laugh (or several)! 8PM

Saturday July 19th

Cars & Coffee @ Legends Auto Spa. A day of cars, food, raffles and fun to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities. 8AM-3PM

Burnouts, Brisket & Craft Beer @ Blacktop Harley-Davidson. Rev up your appetite and your engines for a high-octane summer bash! 11AM-3PM

Rhymes & Roots Jam @ The Montminy Gallery. Bring an instrument to join in or come sit and enjoy a spontaneous musical afternoon! 3-5PM

DJ Smoove @ Midway Golf & Games. Presented by Boulevard Brewing Co. Get ready to dance—this Bay Area DJ brings the heat! 6PM

Built To Spill @ The Blue Note. Indie rock pioneers with deep ’90s roots, enduring influence, and an unforgettable live presence. 7PM doors

HOUNDS + Elephant Foot @ Rose Music Hall. A powerhouse double bill blending high-energy rock, soul, and swagger. 7PM doors

Saturday Night Comedy @The Tokyo Club. An evening of laughs! 8:30PM

Sunday July 20th

Apollo 11 Moon Landing Party @ Logboat Brewing. Presented by Central Missouri Astronomical Association (CMAA). 12:30-5PM

Compass Music Camp @ The Blue Note. Fostering a musical community in mid-Missouri for all ages. 4:30PM doors

Laney Jones and the Spirits @ Rose Music Hall. A dreamy mix of folk, indie rock, and vintage soul with timeless charm. 7PM doors

Grateful Dead Tribute @ Sticky’s Cabana. This seasoned tribute band channels soulful grooves and psychedelic vibes of the Grateful Dead. 7PM

🎤🎶 COMING UP…

  • July 23rd - Sam Barber | Central Bank Downtown Live!

  • Aug 3rd - Chris Porter | Blue Note | KC native seen on Last Comic Standing

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

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

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