Coming Up in COMO: 42 Things to do
Volunteers will join ‘Blitz’ to build 10 houses in just 4 days
The Blitz Build for Habitat for Humanity gets started Tuesday as Blitz Home Builders, along with hundreds of volunteers, will build four houses in 10 days.
COMO Magazine first reported about the ambitious undertaking with this story, Home Sweet Habitat, in the June 2023 real estate issue.
The event already has scheduled a dedication celebration for 11 a.m. Friday, September 29, in the Boone Prairie Subdivision across from 3909 Brown Station Road.
Sponsoring organizations include Veterans United, Equipment Share, Mid-City Lumber, Broadway Christian Church, and many others that are providing financial support and volunteers. hakespeare’s Pizza will celebrate its 50th anniversary by hosting a pizza party on-site for the attendees at the dedication celebration.
Homeowners in the Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program provide at least 250 hours of sweat equity helping build their house, as well as pay a zero-interest mortgage for the amount it costs Habitat to build their home with volunteer labor.
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.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Norm Ruebling Band at Pierpont General Store. 6 p.m., 7650 Highway 163. Come celebrate Norm’s birthday!
Heart of Rock & Roll: A Tribune to Huey Lewis and the News. 7 p.m., Rose Music Hall. 1013 Park Avenue. $10 at the door.
Ty Toomsen at Cooper’s Landing. 6 p.m., 11505 S. Smith Hatchery Road. Food truck: Lilly’s Cantina, 4:30-9 p.m.
Karaoke at The Dandy. 7-11 p.m., The Dandy Lion on Main, 102 Main St., Ashland. $5 cover.
Grand opening for The Landing at Harpo’s. 7 p.m., 27 S. Tenth St.
Billy McDow and the Bootleggers at Dive Bar. 8-11 p.m. No cover.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Columbia Farmer’s Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Columbia’s agriculture park, 1769 W. Ash St.
Bluey and Bingo Breakfast. 8:30 a.m., Tiger Bounce, 3601 Buttonwood Drive. $12 in advance, $25 at the door. Adults no charge.
Science Saturday at Ragtag with Jonathan Losos. 10-11 a.m. Ragtag Cinema, 10 Hitt Street. All ages. FREE.
Forrest McCurren at Cooper’s Landing. 2-5 p.m., 11505 S. Smith Hatchery Road. Food truck: Billy Hinson’s Old School BBQ, noon-8 p.m.
14th Annual Harvest Hootenanny. 4-9 p.m., Columbia’s Agriculture Park, 1769 W. Ash St. Live local music, kid’s activities, farm animals, tours of the park, obstacle races, dunk tank, and a dance hall. FREE.
Roller Derby: Home Town Tussle – Big Muddy Mayhem vs. Devil’s Ice Boxers. 5:30 p.m., Bob Lemone Building, 500 E. Highway OO, Hallsville. $10 at the door; under 10 FREE.
Rock of Ages – Columbia Entertainment Company. 7-9:30 p.m., 1800 Nelwood Drive. Tickets $15-$20.
The Fried Crawdaddies at Cooper’s Landing. 6-9 p.m., 11505 S. Smith Hatchery Road. Food truck: Billy Hinson’s Old School BBQ, noon-8 p.m.
Trey Lewis at The Blue Note. 7 p.m., 17 N. Ninth St. $20 day of show; $35+ tables.
Karaoke Night. Every Saturday at 9 p.m., McGinty’s Pub, 1312 Old 63 S.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Curated Crafted Created Mid-Mo Makers Market. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Columbia Mall, Level Up entrance, 2300 Bernadette Drive.
Bluegrass Brunch ft. One Way Traffic at Rose Park. 11 a.m., 1013 Park Avenue.
The Tim Armacost Exceptional Quintet – “We Always Swing” Jazz Series. 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., Murry’s Restaurant, 3107 Green Meadows Way.
The Third Switch at Cooper’s Landing. 2-5 p.m., 11505 S. Smith Hatchery Road. Food truck: Billy Hinson’s Old School BBQ, noon-8 p.m.
Hip Hop Unity Day. 3-11 p.m., Café Berlin, 220 N. Tenth St. Columbia hip-hop artist NicDanger, along with Team Como and Café Berlin, are hosting. FREE.
Pat Kay at Cooper’s Landing. 6-9 p.m., 11505 S. Smitch Hatchery Road. Food truck: Billy Hinson’s Old School BBQ, noon-8 p.m.
Rock of Ages – Columbia Entertainment Company. 7-9:30 p.m., 1800 Nelwood Drive. Tickets $15-$20.
Karaoke Night at Eastside Tavern. 8-11:45 p.m., 106 E. Broadway. $10 entry; $25 entry + brunch.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Lucas Nelson + POTR at The Blue Note. 7 p.m., 17 N. Ninth St. Tickets $25-$45.
Community Showcase Mondays. 7-10 p.m., Café Berlin, 220 N. Tenth St. Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
As Yet Unnamed Comedy Show. 8 p.m., Eastside Tavern, 106 E. Broadway. FREE comedy open mic night.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Food trucks roundup at Columbia Farmers Market. 3-7 p.m., MU Health Care Pavilion at Columbia’s Agriculture Park, 1769 W. Ash St. Shop the market and grab an early dinner.
Family Fun Fest. 6-8 p.m., Albert-Oakland Park, 1900 Blue Ridge Road. Presented by Columbia Parks and Recreation. This is the final family fun fest of the summer. FREE.
Sixth Annual Bingo for Babies. 6 p.m., CBO Events Center, 4747 E. Elk Park Dr. Proceeds benefit Baby Bags Diaper Bank. Silent auction, bourbon and wine pull, more.
Third Strike Street Fighter III Tournament. 6:30 p.m., Witches & Wizards Arcade. 18 and over, $10. Under 17, free to participate.
Geeks Who Drink live hosted bar trivia. 7-9 p.m., Café Berlin, 220 N. Tenth St. Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. Free to play. Prizes.
International Screenwriting Research Conference at Stephens College. September 20-23.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Meet a Pik Party. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tiny Town Play Café. 901 E. Nifong Ste B. $20/child, sibling discount $5. Adults no charge. Pikachu night: Card trading, scavenger hunt, snacks, and prizes.
Science Night – Animal Genetics. 6 p.m., MU Jefferson Farm and Garden, 4800 New Haven Road. Hands-on learning activities. FREE.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
The Big Bash, the final celebration Shakespeare’s 50th anniversary event. Downtown, Ninthand Elm. Ninth Street closed for free concerts on stage in front of the Missouri Theatre. Festival atmosphere, free Shakespeare’s Pizza.
Bark ‘N’ Beach Pet Expo. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, September 23, Treats Unleashed, 1400 Forum Boulevard. A fun-filled day for all family members (two-legged and four-legged). Raffles, free samples, one day sale, paw painting, adoptable pets, and more. FREE admission. Ten raffle tickets for $5; funds support the Central Missouri Humane Society and The Spay Neuter Project/No Kill Columbia.
SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 1
Biscuits, Beats, and Brews: A FREE Music Fest. September 29-October 1 in Rocheport. Presented by Ozark Mountain Biscuit and Bar.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
First Responder Support Resilience Seminar. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., The Crossing, 3615 Southland Drive. This is an event dedicated to fostering the well-being and resilience of local first responders and their significant others.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
Trivia Night Benefitting Columbia Young Life. 5:45 p.m., The Crossing Student Center. $25 per person (soda, water, pizza included); teams of eight (and partial teams) are welcome.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
The COMO 411 Bridgerton Ball. 7-10 p.m., October 19, The Atrium, 22 N. Tenth St. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind inaugural, interactive event experience, curated in true Bridgerton fashion from the aesthetic and food to the live entertainment. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to Mareck Center for Dance, Missouri Symphony Society, and the We Project. Tickets $49-$2,500.
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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
Three Creeks Conservation Area
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