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This is your weekly guide to events and happenings around Columbia, Missouri for the week of March 3-9
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Today: 🌡️55 46° | 🌧️ | 71% 💧| 💨 SSE 8 mph
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COMO SNAPSHOT
Possum Town Free Screening @ Ragtag Cinema | 7PM TONIGHT
A powerful look at a Jim Crow–era photographer’s archive and its lasting impact. Q&A with the filmmakers follows. Free tickets available March 3 at 12pm (limit two per person).
Drop In & Draw @ Museum of Art & Archaeology | 10am–12pm (TODAY & Saturday)
Stop by & sketch in the galleries. Materials provided (or bring your own sketch pad and pencils). Free and no registration required—just drop in and draw.
True/False Film Fest @ Columbia, Missouri | March 5-8th
Wed 54 50° 🌧️ | Thurs 66 54° ☁️ | Fri 80 56° ⛈️
Sat 65 49° 🌦️ | Sun 73 55° 🌞
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Weekend Lineup
Wednesday Mar 4th
Scouting America Patron Breakfast @ Wyndham Exec Center | 7–8:30am
Support the mission of preparing the next generation of leaders. Ft speaker Patrick Cleburne McClary, retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran and recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts.
Women’s Ministries “Schopped” Challenge @ The Salvation Army | 4pm
Ladies, sharpen your knives and join the fun! Create an appetizer, cook a main course, and whip up dessert in this high-energy, friendly cooking challenge.
History, Women’s Spaces @ Memorial Union | 5pm
Join CoMo Preservation and the University of Missouri for a look at the history and legacy of Read Hall, the university’s first women’s dormitory.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night @ Cafe Berlin | 7–10pm
Two full hours of brain-busting trivia across a wide range of categories. Free to play, teams up to six. Doors at 6, kitchen open until 8ish—trivia starts at 7 sharp.
Thursday Mar 5th
Garden Planning @ Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture | 5:30–7pm
Plan your garden season with CCUA staff—cover pest management, soil health, and smart seasonal strategies. Hosted at Columbia’s Agriculture Park Schoolhouse. All are welcome; please RSVP.
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Friday Mar 6th
City Cuisine Season Opening @ City of Refuge | 11am–2pm
Lunch is back with an updated menu featuring old favorites and bold new fusion dishes. Catch select Friday lunches throughout the spring.
True/False “March March” @ Boone County Courthouse Square | 5pm
The free, all-are-welcome kickoff to the True/False Film Fest. Join the parade as a participant or cheer from the sidelines as downtown COMO comes alive.
First Friday @ North Village Arts District | 6–9pm
Celebrate the end of winter and all things art with an evening across the district. Participating venues vary each month—check your favorite spots for details and specials.
Pallbearer @ Rose Music Hall | 7pm doors
Epic doom metal with soaring vocals and crushing riffs. Delivering a powerful, immersive live show that blends heaviness and melody into an unforgettable night.
Dance Party with ESG @ The Blue Note | 9:30pm doors
Keep the festival energy going with a late-night dance party featuring ESG’s iconic post-punk grooves. Presented by the True/False Film Fest.
Saturday Mar 7th
Reflection Stations @ Columbia Art League | 1–6pm
Add your film reflections to a community collage and customize your festival tee at Craftcycle’s interactive stations. While you’re there, explore the recycled art show.
William Elliott Whitmore @ Rose Music Hall | 7pm doors
Raw, soulful Americana driven by gravelly vocals and stripped-down intensity. Expect a powerful, rootsy performance that feels both intimate and deeply moving.
Sunday Mar 8th
Crochet for Kids @ Speckled Frog Toys & Books | 1:30-5:30pm (Ages 7+)
Learn to crochet with easy starter techniques and fun projects each session. Supplies provided (bring your own if you’d like). Great for beginners ready to stitch and create.
EmpowerHER Trivia @ Logboat Brewing Company | 3pm
An afternoon of trivia, community, and impact supporting period equity in Mid-Missouri. Teams of up to six compete across 8 rounds, plus snacks and a plant auction. Proceeds benefit First Chance for Children.
Monday Mar 9th
Birth of the Cool & Kind of Blue @ Sheryl Crow Hall | 2:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon of iconic jazz as Mizzou combos perform selections from Birth of the Cool and Kind of Blue. Free admission—just show up and swing.
🎤🎶 COMING UP…
March 12th | Public Flavors Tour | Downtown Columbia
April 21st | Aly & AJ | Central Bank Downtown Live!
June 23rd | The Dead South | Central Bank Downtown Live!
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Making a Difference in COMO | Highlighting local non-profit organizations
March Spotlight | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri creates life-changing, one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth right here in our community. By matching children facing adversity (“Littles”) with caring, committed adult mentors (“Bigs”), this Columbia-based nonprofit helps young people build confidence, improve academic performance, and develop the resilience they need to thrive. Backed by proven outcomes and strong local support, BBBS is shaping brighter futures — one meaningful relationship at a time. Learn more or get involved →
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