🥳 Trader Joe’s, Burlington, & a Busy Week in COMO

Hey COMO! 👋 
This is your weekly guide to events and happenings around Columbia, Missouri for the week of July 22-28

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Sam Barber | Central Bank Downtown Live!
A rising country artist blending raw vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and modern Americana. Known for Straight and Narrow and viral performances, his sound is honest, emotional, and deeply authentic. Limited tickets remain! Wednesday

Dog Days Sidewalk Sale | The District
Stroll downtown and snag unbeatable deals from your favorite local shops. Garage parking FREE after 5PM + all weekend—eat, shop, and explore! Thurs-Sun!

Something Rotten | Maplewood Barn Theatre
A hilarious Renaissance-era comedy where two brothers try to write the world’s first musical—full of clever wordplay, big laughs, and Broadway flair. July 24th-27th and July 31st-Aug 3rd

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Wednesday July 23rd

Build Your Own Terrarium @ Skylark Bookshop. Relaxing, hands-on workshop led by Kristin Frazier. Bring a quart-sized jar—$20 covers the rest! 4PM

Youth Creek Exploration @ Capen Park. Join scout pack 909 for a short hike exploring native habitats. Any K-5th youth welcome! 6PM

Thursday July 24th

Whisper of the Heart @ Ragtag Cinema. A 30th anniversary screening of this underrated coming-of-age tale about love, books, and creativity. 7PM

Honor Our Heroes @ King’s Church COMO. Honoring those who’ve served with stories, family fun, and a night of faith, gratitude, and community. 7PM

Friday July 25th

Fur-Ever Fridays @ Unchained Melodies. Every Friday this summer, meet adoptable dogs and find your new fur-ever friend! 5–7PM

Linda Bott Experience @ Rose Park. Blues, rock, and funk with powerhouse vocals and high-energy performances—a Columbia favorite! 6PM doors open

Tea & Chocolate Tasting @ Wynnsome Teahouse. Ft. chocolate from Columbia’s own bean-to-bar maker Katie Alfheim. Limited seating available! 7-8PM

Saturday July 26th

Heart of America Training Run @ Boone County History & Culture Center. Columbia Track Club is hosting a 14.5 mile group training run. 6-10:30AM

Young Adult Game Night @ Hexagon Alley. Games. People. Vibes. A chill night of board games, snacks, and good company—no experience needed! 6PM

Mid-Summer Jazz @ Cafe Berlin. A high-energy night of jazz with top local talent, good vibes, and fresh cocktails. 7PM doors open

Shiloh Country Band @ Pierpont General Store. A lively show full of fun country, bluegrass, and rock tunes; + cold drinks and great food! 7-10PM

EMO ROYALE VI @ The Blue Note. Ft. tribute sets of The Used, A Day To Remember, Hawthorne Heights, My Chemical Romance, Green Day. 7PM doors open

Brian Fuller @ Rose Music Hall. COMO based singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt lyrics and soulful blend of folk, rock, and Americana. 7PM doors open

Comedy Night @ The Tokyo Club. Prepare for a night of unfiltered fun ft. comedians Longhorn and Bryan Walker. 8:30PM

Sunday July 27th

COMO Wedding Experience @ The Broadway. An innovative wedding show ft. wedding experts, premier vendors, and giveaways! 10AM-3PM

Vintage & Vinyl Fest @ Logboat Brewing. Outdoor festival ft. vendors, live music, and great food! 11AM-6PM

Cake Decorating 101 @ Back 2 Basics Cooking. An engaging, hands-on journey into the world of cake decorating! 2-4PM

Pop Culture, Music, & Movie Trivia @ Six Mile Ordinary. Three trivia rounds with prizes, FREE with drink purchase. Teams welcome, snacks encouraged! 5–8PM

Monday July 28th

Open Mic Night @ Cafe Berlin. Community Showcase: COMO’s weekly open mic, always free. All mediums welcome—newcomers too! (15 min max). 5–10PM

10th Annual Cosplay Con @ DBRL. Dress up as your favorite character, be it superhero, anime, sci-fi or your own original persona. Photos & registration 6PM

Monday Night Jazz @ Broadway Brewery. Ft. a laid-back trio bringing cool summer energy to the heart of downtown. 7:30-9:30PM

🎤🎶 COMING UP…

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

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

• Aug 24th - flipturn | Central Bank Downtown Live!

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