Coming Up in COMO …
Get out there: 48 things to do this weekend – and beyond
“Coming Up In COMO” is a brief peek at concerts, plays, art exhibits, events for families and kids, and more. You may send your event notice to [email protected]. Please put “Coming up in COMO” in the subject line. Include the date, time, a brief description, and website or Facebook page (or phone number) for your event.
EDITOR’S PICKS
This unique, annual festival runs through Sunday, April 23, throughout downtown Columbia. The keynote is a joint effort with Ross Gay and Patrick Rosal, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Missouri Theatre.
The Unbound planners had this to say about poets Ross and Patrick: “They are two of the most acclaimed and exciting poets of their generation. They are also best friends.”
Books by both authors will be available for purchase at the event and both authors will be signing after the talk.
Ready to get ready for the local FREE book festival? Here’s the schedule!
The busy April lineup of local jazz performances continues, but if you waited until now to get your tickets for the Tia Fuller Group @Murray’s on Sunday, you’re out of luck. Both shows are SOLD OUT. COMO’s taste of JAM (Jazz Appreciation Month) is the result of the “We Always Swings” Jazz Series.
JAM is the final stanza for season 28 of the 2022-2023 Jazz Series. The month has already featured The Manhattan Transfer, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and the Joel Ross Good Vibes Quartet.
There are still other, ongoing jazz-listening opportunities:
Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m., Pete Szkolka @ Murry’s, 3107 Green Meadows Way. Live jazz with no cover.
Thursdays, 7-10 p.m., Joel Anderson @ Murry’s. Live jazz; no cover.
Saturdays, 9-11:30 p.m., Tom Andes Trio @ Murry’s. Live jazz; no cover.
Coming up next month: Samara Joy, 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday, May 7. “Sundays @ Murry’s”
COLUMBIA EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Earth Day is a three-day celebration in COMO, with a lot of options for involvement, volunteering, or just soaking in live music and the open air.
You’ll find the local Earth Day events and activities in the “Coming Up in COMO” calendar below.
Volunteer for Sierra Club Activities for Earth Week. Noon-6:30 p.m., April 21-23.
Party for the Planet. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Peace Park, 8th and Elm. Presented by Columbia Earth Day Coalition.
Columbia Earth Day Festival. Sunday, noon-7 p.m. Downtown Columbia.
Judges are still needed for the National History Day Contest on Saturday at the MU campus. The state contest is for NHD participants in grades six through 12. Hundreds of students will be coming to the MU campus to compete in categories that include performance, papers, website, exhibit, and documentary film.
Judge orientation begins at 8 a.m. and the preliminary judging is from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteer judges will get a light breakfast and lunch. Interested? Contact [email protected].
THE BEST OF THE REST
THURSDAY, APRIL 20
Unbound Book Festival. This unique, annual festival runs through Sunday, April 23, throughout downtown Columbia.
Undergraduate Visual Art and Design Showcase. See link for hours, through April 29. Columbia Art League, 207 S. 9th St.
Karaoke Night with Kris. 6:30-8:30 p.m., DogMaster Distillery, 210 St. James St. Ste D.
Trivia Night. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 903 Bernadette Dr. Fundraiser for Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia. Cost: $20 ticket, $10 for students. Trivia, prizes, raffles, pizza, and more.
Drake White at The Blue Note. 7 p.m., 17 N 9th St. Presented by Clear 99. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. $25 day of show.
The Moose + Laika @ Café B. 7-11 p.m., Café Berlin, 220 N. 10th St. Doors 7 p.m. show 8 p.m. Tickets $5.
420 Rave ft. John Trust (live) and Toryx (DJ set) + Ultraviolets (fire spinning). 7-10 p.m., Sticky’s Cabana, 2001 W. Sycamore Hills. Food vending by The Glizziness. Gates open at 6. $5 at the gate.
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. 7:30-10 p.m., Columbia Entertainment Company, 1800 Nelwood Dr. Show runs through April 22.
FRIDAY, APRIL 21
Uniquely Ours Playgroup. 9:30-11 a.m., First Chance for Children, 1002 Fay St. Uniquely Ours is a play group for families with young children ages 0-5 with special needs. The group is designed to provide an inclusive space where kids with special needs can safely play while parents connect and share resources.
Moms Who Coffee. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Toasty Goat Coffee Co., 515 Scott Blvd, Ste 101.
Volunteer for Sierra Club Activities for Earth Week. Noon-6:30 p.m., April 21-23. Click the link to see options for sign up dates and activities.
Divest Mizzou Rally and Climate March – Climate Strike. Noon, Speaker’s Circle, 9th and Conley. Speakers from League of Women Voters, the Sierra Club, Medical Students for a Sustainable Future, and Mid-Missouri Sierra Club officers. The March begins at 2 p.m..
Cody Pursifull at Dive Bar. 5-7 p.m., 1116 Business Loop 70 E. No cover.
Toasty Goat Spring Market. 5-8 p.m., Toasty Goat Coffee Co., 515 S. Scott Blvd., Ste 101.
Fox Teeth LIVE at Cooper’s Landing. 6-9 p.m., Cooper’s Landing Riverside Resort & Marina, 11505 S Smith Hatchery Rd. Food truck: Lilly’s Cantina, 4:30-9 p.m.
Tales from the Garden Gala: A Night on Mount Olympus. 6-11 p.m., 3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd. The gala supports the City Garden School’s financial aid and scholarship programs. Tickets $75 to $300, plus bid pass tickets available.
Indie Showcase. 7-10 p.m., Sticky’s Cabana, 2001 W. Sycamore Hills. Gates open at 6. $5 at the gate.
Enter the Danklands – A Tabletop RPG One-Shot. 7:30 p.m., Café Berlin, 220 N. 10th St. Presented by Detect Nerd.
Level Up Back to the ‘50s Sock Hop. 7-9 p.m., Level Up Entertainment 2300 Bernadette Dr., Ste 228. Benefitting the Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri. Tickets $50.
Open mic night. 7-9 p.m., 103 W. Broadway, School of Metaphysics. Share or listen to a poem, story, song, skit, or any creative endeavor your Soul desires to share. $10 cover. Light drinks and refreshments provided.
I Love You, You’re Perfect – Now Change. 7:30-9 p.m., Talking Horse Productions, 210 St. James St. Show runs through Sunday. Tickets $18 and $20.
JG3 live at Dive Bar. 8-11 p.m., 1116 Business Loop E. No cover.
Latin Night CoMo presents Motomami Party En Saturno: Celebracion de Rauw + Rosalia. 8 p.m., The Blue Note, 17 N. 9th St. 18+. Tickets $15-$25.
Zillion at Rose Music Hall. 8:30 p.m., 1013 Park Avenue. Tickets $15 day of show.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
Columbia Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon, MU Health Care Pavilion at Columbia’s Agriculture Park, 1769 W. Ash St.
Opening Day – Boonville Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. 1920 Main St., Boonville.
CoMo Wellness Conference 2023. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Christian Fellowship Church, 5045 Chapel Hill Road.
Visit the Farm with MU Block and Bridle. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., MU Jefferson Farm and Garden, 4800 E New Haven Rd. $20 per car.
Spring Shop Hop 2023. Starting at 10 a.m., The District, downtown Columbia. Find fresh new arrivals, sales, and special offers while enjoying complimentary refreshments. Parking is FREE in downtown garages all weekend.
CoMo Retro Game Convention. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Stony Creek Hotel, 2601 S Providence Rd. Tournaments, vendors, and panelists. Atari, Nintendo, Sony, Intellivision – and more.
Easter Seals Midwest 20th Annual Bowling for Autism. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., AMF Town & Country Lanes, 1508 N. Providence Rd. Presented by the Cleek Family.
Party for the Planet. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Peace Park, 8th and Elm. Presented by Columbia Earth Day Coalition.
Cool Festival. 1-9 p.m., 1214 Eugenia St., event by The Arcade District and Witches and Wizards Arcade. FREE admission. Featuring bands, art, comics, arcade games, food, drinks, and more.
Pride Pub & Grub Crawl. 5 p.m., in The District, The Stockyards, and The Loop. Celebrating all things ‘90s. Wristbands are $15 in advance, $20 the day of the Crawl.
The Fried Crawdaddies LIVE at Cooper’s Landing. 6-9 p.m., Cooper’s Landing Riverside Resort & Marina, 11505 S Smith Hatchery Rd. Food truck: Gator Wagon, 12-8 p.m.
Arlo McKinley w/ Ritch Henderson at Rose Music Hall. 1013 Park Avenue. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Tickets $18 day of show, $15 in advance.
BSing The Cabana. 7-10 p.m., Sticky’s Cabana, 2001 W. Sycamore Hills. $5 at the gate.
Drag2Nite: 80s NIght @Serendipity. 7:30-11:30 p.m., Serendipity Salon and Gallery, 1020 E. Walnut St., Ste. 100.
SUNDAY, APRIL 23
St. Raymond’s Society Open House. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 3501 Lansing Avenue. Enjoy food, music, and more.
Columbia Earth Day Festival. Noon-7 p.m., Peace Park, 8th and Elm.
The Third Switch @Cooper’s Landing. 2-5 p.m., Cooper’s Landing Riverside Resort & Marina, 11505 S Smith Hatchery Rd. Food truck: 850 Wood Fire Pizza, noon-8 p.m.
Back Water @Cooper’s Landing. 6 p.m., Cooper’s Landing Riverside Resort & Marina, 11505 S Smith Hatchery Rd. Food truck: 850 Wood Fire Pizza.
Drew Lynch: CoMo Comedy Club at The Blue Note. 6:30 p.m., 17 N. 9th St. Tickets $35.
Gable Price and Friends at Rose Music Hall. 8 p.m., 1013 Park Avenue. Doors at 7 p.m. Tickets $20 and $25.
TUESDAY, APRIL 25
Darkroom Records 6th Annual Artist Showcase. 6 p.m., Rose Music Hall, 1013 Park Avenue. $6 in advance, $8 day of show.
As Yet Unnamed Comedy Show. 8 p.m., Eastside Tavern, 1016 E Broadway. FREE comedy open mic night.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
Out on the Town Tour. 5:30 p.m., The District, downtown Columbia. Event by Columbia Culinary Tours LLC. Limited space, advance registration required.