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This is your weekly guide to events and happenings around Columbia, Missouri for the week of Sept 9-15

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The 502s a.k.a. “the happiest band on Earth.” | TONIGHT
An infectious, feel-good, Florida beach folk band, with breezy banjos, shout-along choruses, and unstoppable energy.

10th Annual Cruisin’ To Fight Cancer | Friday-Saturday
Friday night cruise + Events all day Saturday. All proceeds go to The Gurucharri Foundation

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Wednesday Sept 10th

11th Annual Spay-Ghetti 2025 @ Wyndham Executive Center. A fun, pasta-filled fundraiser supporting The Spay Neuter Project! Bake sale, silent auction, wine & open bar! 4-8PM

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

Thursday Sept 11th - Patriot Day 🎗️

Wreath-laying Ceremony @ Mel Carnahan Quad. Join Mizzou and the City of Columbia in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11, 2001. 10AM

Violet and the Undercurrents @ Rose Park. A soulful blend of indie rock, folk, and powerful vocals—rooted in emotion, driven by dynamic live energy. 6:30PM doors

Friday Sept 12th

Grand Opening Weekend @ Five Below (Conley Rd). Activities & Trivia (with prizes) all weekend long! Saturday—First 100 in line receive a $10 gift card! Fri-Sun

Small Animal Meet & Greet @ DBRL. Drop in & visit with some cute small animal friends—bunnies, chickens, tortoise, tiny goat & more. 11:15AM-Noon

Candlelight Yoga & Sound Bath @ Rebecca Peters Wellness. Enjoy a relaxing slow flow class, concluding with a 15-minute sound bath! Limited space. 6-7:15PM

Movies in the Park | The Incredibles @ Cosmo Park. Bring your lawnchair, blankets, and snacks! 7:45PM showtime

Leo Kottke @ The Blue Note. Grammy-nominated guitarist, acoustic fingerpicking master—delivering a virtuosic and delightfully offbeat performance. 7PM doors

The Band Feel @ Rose Music Hall. StL rockers blending 70s classic rock, Laurel Canyon vibes, and a modern edge. Expect a high-energy show! 7PM doors.

Live Comedy @ The Tokyo Club. Come find out why it’s Missouri’s go-to spot for comedy every weekend! 8PM

Saturday Sept 13th

Fall Kick Off @ Four Oaks Farm. All the fall activities, pumpkins, mums, hayrides and everything! 9AM-6PM

Food Forest Tours @ Columbia’s Agriculture Park. Walking tour filled with edible fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, and native Missouri flowers. 10-11AM

2025 MO Jazz Music Festival @ Rose Park. A free, all-ages jazz fest with top talent, presented by Jazz Forward Initiative. 12PM doors, 1PM music

New Play Workshop @ Talking Horse Productions. Listen, read, and give feedback as three new plays take shape for their November debut—an inside look at Columbia’s black box theatre scene. 1-4PM

Paul Cauthen @ The Blue Note. A.k.a. “Big Velvet,” delivers a powerful mix of outlaw country, soul, and rock with a booming voice and unforgettable presence. 7PM doors

Live Comedy @ The Tokyo Club. Get ready for laughs, drinks, and games — all under one roof. 8:30PM

Sunday Sept 14th

Jazz Brunch @ The Bistro. Enjoy the bottomless mimosa bar + brunch + Jazz. Reservations highly encouraged! 9AM-2PM

BBQ & Tunes @ Cooper’s Landing. Enjoy music throughout the afternoon & evening with BBQ served all day. Noon-8PM

2025 Fiddle Contest @ Sinquefield Music Center. Listen in person (just 100 seats available) or listen live on 89.5FM KOPN. 2PM

xTreme Bar Bingo @ Dive Bar. An epic afternoon of bingo thrills and your chance to win the jackpot! 2:30-5:30PM

Sunday Blues Jam @ Cafe B. Hosted by John D'Agostino. Bring an instrument or enjoy the tunes – or both! Free. Cocktails, NA's, good vibes at the bar. 6-8PM

Monday Sept 15th

Open Mic Monday @ Cafe B. Always free! First come, first on stage. All creative mediums welcome—newcomers encouraged. Share up to 2 pieces or 15 minutes max. 5-10PM

Chess: Play & Learn @ DBRL. Players of all ages and experience levels come enjoy an evening of learning & playing one of the world’s oldest games. 5:30-7:30PM

🎤🎶 COMING UP…

• Sept 28th | Gareth Reynolds | COMO Comedy Club

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

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

• Oct 30th | Candlelight Concert | Tiger Hotel

• Nov 7th | Talib Kweli | The Blue Note