Central Bank Downtown Live! MAX MCNOWN The Cost of Growing Up Tour Friday, April 17, 2026 Doors 6:30pm // Show 8:00pm on 9th Street (Outside The Blue Note)
JOIN US - as we celebrate the glory of live music, ice-cold beer, & partying on 9th Street in beautiful downtown Columbia! This is 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚!
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors who make events like this possible: Our title sponsor Central Bank of Boone County Busch Light Logboat Brewing Co Waves Cider On The Rocks Columbia Convention Center & Visitors Bureau Jimmy Johns Nothing Bundt Cakes
*Due to the threat of inclement weather, Seattle Royale at The Blue Note on Saturday, January 24 has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 4. All tickets previously purchased will be honored at the new date. If you can no longer make the new date, you have 30 days to request a refund. Please reach out to the point of purchase if you have any questions. Thanks for understanding, and stay safe!
The Blue Note Presents SEATTLE ROYALE ft. Tribute Sets of: Alice in Chains + Pearl Jam + Soundgarden + Nirvana
✸ The HipNecks as Alice in Chains ✸ The Many Colored Death as Soundgarden ✸ Decadent Nation as Pearl Jam ✸ Down Side Up as Nirvana (with James Webb of Madora)
NEW DATE: Saturday, April 4 Doors 7pm / Show 8pm at The Blue Note (All Ages)
11505 S Smith Hatchery Rd, Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65203
LIVE MUSIC: The Clayton Hicklin Band [5-7PM] Clayton Hicklin Band joins us acoustically on the Big Muddy to play an eclectic mix of blues, folk, country, and bluegrass. facebook.com/claytonhicklinband
FOOD TRUCK: The Pull Up [4:30-8PM] The Pull Up specializes in slow-cooked, smoked barbecue and Southern-inspired soul food.
*Weather Permitting, Bring a cozy camping chair to ensure nearby seating.
Serendipity Salon and Gallery, 1020 E. Walnut St., Ste. 100, Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65201
Join us for a special First Friday in April, when we celebrate Serendipity Polish Pottery! (with LOTS of new Polish Pottery!)
We're excited to host the folks from Cafe Poland with dinner options, so come hungry!
We have new wines to debut as well, from Les Bourgeois...
Christa, owner of Steep & Bloom, will be offering her two brand new tea blends as well as delicious tea mocktails...
The new gallery show will bring all the good vibrations you can stand. . . glorious displays of color, symmetry and harmony in traditional Indian mandala art. Artist, Dr. Mayuri Tuwar shares her meditative practice through this medium - meet her, learn about the process and even sign up for our next beginner friendly workshop.
Branford Marsalis Quartet will perform at Jesse Auditorium on Friday, April 3 at 7p.m. as part of their Belonging Tour, a tribute to Keith Jarrett. Making their first Columbia appearance in more than five years, this topflight quartet is sure to put on a concert you don’t want to miss and won’t soon forget!
Get your tickets from the "We Always Swing" Jazz Series! Prices range from $49-$29, so don't be fooled by nefarious ticketing websites trying to get you to pay hundreds!! . Doors: 6 p.m. – Concert 7 p.m.
101 N 10th St, Columbia, MO 65201-4948, United States
Doors and beginners lesson at 7, Dance at 7:30 pm
Location: The First Christian Church of Columbia 101 N. 10th Street, Columbia, MO. Enter through the back basement gym door entrance.
Join us for our first Friday dance of April. We have a special treat this month as River Ridge Sting Band will be joining forces with the Shortleaf band from Springfield. Local favorite Jim Thaxter will be calling the dances. This combo should make for a dynamic and driving evening of tunes and dancing!
Never tried contra dancing before? We welcome beginners! Come at 7pm for a contra dance lesson or refresher and be ready to join in when dancing officially starts at 7:30.
Full admission price: $10 Listener and 18-25yo price: $5 17 and under: Free
You may now pay your admission via credit or debit card, Venmo, PayPal or Apple Pay! Just use this link to pay before coming to the dance: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/VAUV54TARTVMJ Then flash your receipt when you come in the door. Alternatively, there will be a QR code at the admissions table you can scan to go the the payment link once you arrive. A small additional fee is added to the electronic price to cover the fees we are charged for accepting electronic payments. Cash and Checks at the usual price will still be accepted at the door.
1116 E Business 70, Columbia, MO 65201, United States
The first Friday in April we have quite a music lineup in store for you! Rocket Kirchner kicks things off at 5pm followed by The Breakdowns at 8pm. There is no cover charge and save room for a Certified Angus Beef Prime Rib dinner!
Live music every Wednesday at 6pm + Friday at 5pm & 8pm + Saturday at 8pm.
4.1 Certified Angus Beef Steak Night + Live Music with Justin Moyer 6pm
4.3 Rocket Kirchner 5pm + The Breakdowns 8pm*
4.4 Cowboy Church 8pm
4.5 Easter Brunch 10am-2pm Make Reservations Today!
4.8 Certified Angus Beef Steak Night + Live Music with Hello Sapien + Sammy Flame & The Habaneros 6pm
4.10 Jim Quisenberry 5pm + Simple Road 8pm*
4.11 Flyover Country 8pm
4.14 Como Song Swap 7-10pm
4.15 Certified Angus Beef Steak Night + Live Music with Mick Byrd Duo 6pm
4.17 Chris King 5pm*
4.18 Boone Howlers 8pm
4.22 The Lava Girls & Colin LaVaute for Certified Angus Beef Steak Night 6pm
Daybreak Dance Party is a sober, all-ages morning dance party at Regulation — just good music and people who showed up to move. No drinks on site yet — but Fretboard Coffee is right downstairs!
$20 drop-in. 1023 E. Walnut St.,
Catacombs building, between Hedda and Sager Reeves Gallery, North Village Arts District. No exterior signage yet — the door will be open.
11505 S Smith Hatchery Rd, Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65203
LIVE MUSIC: The Daves [2-4PM]
Weather pending - Stay tuned to this event for any updates!
Join us for a Pop-Up Acoustic Afternoon with entertainment from our favorite Delta Blues influenced band, The Daves, inspired by John Hurt, Fred McDowell, Furry Lewis, Robert Johnson and Leroy
Bonus if you bring your cozy camping chair! We will see you there!
1107 University Ave, Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65201
Public
An intimate evening of music with witty wordsmith and songwriter, Shanna in a Dress
Show Details Saturday, April 4th Doors 6:30pm, Show 7:00pm Tickets - $20
Parking is available in the Hillel parking lot, street parking and the Hitt Street Parking Garage. Coffee and tea provided.
Shanna in a Dress is your quirky best friend who refuses to wear pants. She says what everyone has felt but no one else will say and you'll get an uncensored journey of clever humor and heartbreak, extreme candor, and a hefty side of entertainment at her shows. This witty wordsmith is known for taking you on an emotional roller coaster, sometimes within the same song. Think John Prine mixed with Ingrid Michaelson with a twist of Phoebe Buffay from Friends all wrapped up in a sweet voice accented by guitar, piano, and ukulele. She's as real as it gets, as anyone who follows her on FB or Instagram knows.
1641 W Route K, Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65203
SARAH & MARK are multi-instrumentalists, playing a catchy mix of crowd-pleasing covers from classic to current, mixed with Missouri roots-inspired originals. They promise to get your feets and shoulders moving and help you forget about the week!
Our monthly Missouri Old Time Jam is hosted by fiddle player, Howard Marshall and the Budds Center for American Music. All are welcome to bring an instrument to join along or just enjoy listening.
A winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story that combines humor, fire-breathing action and epic adventure!
Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds.
How To Train Your Dragon – In Concert features this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®-nominated score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra in a thrilling experience for all ages.
6:00 pm: Blues Jam hosted by John D'Agostino– every 2ND THURS at Cafe Berlin
– April 9, 2026
Join us for our monthly Blues Jam hosted by John D'Agostino– every SECOND THURS at Cafe B! Bring an instrument or enjoy the tunes – or both! Free. Cocktails, NA's, good vibes at the bar. Kitchen pop-up basis – watch socials for details or bring in your own grub if ya please.
Daybreak Dance Party is a sober, all-ages morning dance party at Regulation — just good music and people who showed up to move. No drinks on site yet — but Fretboard Coffee is right downstairs!
$20 drop-in. 1023 E. Walnut St.,
Catacombs building, between Hedda and Sager Reeves Gallery, North Village Arts District. No exterior signage yet — the door will be open.
5:00 pm: "Between Moss & Moonlight" Fundraiser Benefiting City Garden School at Bur Oak Brewing -- 04/11
– April 11, 2026
Mark your calendars for our City Garden Gala! This is our biggest and most loved fundraiser Join us for a magical night of delicious food, the BEST silent auction around, and an always epic dance party! More details to come on this enchanting evening you wont want to miss
Continue the celebration of CoMo women after the show & join us for the official That's What She Said Columbia After-Party at Silverball Saloon! The party will start immediately following the show from 9:00-11:00 p.m. The party will be in their speakeasy space, so enter through the exlcusive alley entrance.
Your ticket to the after-party includes a complimentary signature cocktail or mocktail. Additional beverages and food will be available for purchase.
Party-goers will also enjoy music from DJ Jonny Fuzion (dancing is encouraged, but not required).
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS RESTRICTED TO THOSE 21 & UP!
This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the basics of DJing, from understanding equipment and software to mixing and beatmatching. Local DJ KvreeM (pronounced "Kareem") will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the craft and show you how to start your own DJing journey. Bring your questions and curiosity — this class is all about exploration and fun!
Perfect for teens age 15 or older and adults. No prior experience required. Space is limited, so please register.
100 W Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203-7300, United States
This Memory Café special event will offers a social outing in a dementia-friendly space where all are welcome. We'll enjoy flute music and storytelling from Robert Roe, The Osage Wind Rider. Roe performs original compositions with hand-crafted Native American style flutes. He is a flute musician, flute maker, teacher, student and recording artist. His musical style has been influenced by artists such as R. Carols Nakai, David R. Miracle, John Two Hawks and Coyote Old Man. Fidget quilts and other comfort measures will be available.
We welcome those living with any form of dementia or cognitive decline (accompanied by a family member or other care partner), as well as other community members to attend this special performance.
Popular music has always been a powerful tool in shaping public opinion and sharing the news of the day. It is built into the DNA of our democracy. Chris Vallillo's celebrates our country's 250th anniversary by exploring how music has been used as a political and social tool throughout the history of our nation.
Vallillo will perform a wide range of music from the Revolutionary War through the political songs of the 19th century and the dust bowl ballads of Woody Guthrie right on up to the protest songs of the '50s, '60s and today. Including well known pieces with obscure ones, Vallillo will share the music, history and the back stories of the music that shaped the course of our nation.
A singer-songwriter and instrumentalist with an affinity for American roots music, Vallillo is a skilled six-string and bottleneck slide guitarist who incorporates original and traditional material in his performances. Perhaps the archaeology degree Vallillo earned at Beloit College helped him see the important little details of life which imbue his songs with a sense of history. His music echoes the influences of Mississippi John Hurt, Norman Blake, Doc Watson and John Fahey.
Making his first area appearance in over 20 years, guitarist Pat Metheny brings his new project Side-Eye III+ to The Missouri Theatre Thursday, April 16.
Get your tickets from the "We Always Swing" Jazz Series! Prices range from $65-$45, so don't be fooled by nefarious ticketing websites trying to get you to pay hundreds!! . Doors: 7 p.m. – Concert 8 p.m.
202 N 10th St, Columbia, MO 65201-4951, United States
Doors at 8pm Music at 9pm $10.
Katie and the Honky Tonks 9pm Ty Toomsen and the Twang City Smokers 10pm
Katie Sires and her self-proclaimed band of “Honky Tonk Dorks” hail from Waterloo, Iowa. Known for Katie’s awe-inspiring vocal talent, storytelling, live performances, and dedication to the classic country sound. Katie and the Honky Tonks have hit the road with Emily Nenni, opened for Ian Munsick at Xtream Arena, and played numerous country music festivals around the midwest. They’ve also shared the stage with notable artists like Dale Watson, Josh Turner, and Jon Pardi.
Their debut album, Ain’t No Shame, OUT NOW builds on the success of their 2024 EP, Two-Steppin’ in the Shower, which solidified their place in the Midwest country music scene. The EP earned widespread recognition, with Iowa Public Radio saying, “The EP sounds more like Nashville 1964, not Nashville 2024.” Lonesome Highway, in a review of "Ain't No Shame' says, "Katie and the Honky Tonks join the ever-growing canon of women like Summer Dean, Emily Nenni, Sarah Gayle Meech and Kimmi Bitter, to name but a few, that are representing genuine honky tonk music."
KTHT's debut album 'Ain't No Shame' has grabbed the attention of the Recording Academy and has been selected for consideration for Best Traditional Country Album at the 2025 Grammys. Katie and the Honky Tonks have also won Country Artist of the Year at the 2025 Iowa Music Awards.
Daybreak Dance Party is a sober, all-ages morning dance party at Regulation — just good music and people who showed up to move. No drinks on site yet — but Fretboard Coffee is right downstairs!
$20 drop-in. 1023 E. Walnut St.,
Catacombs building, between Hedda and Sager Reeves Gallery, North Village Arts District. No exterior signage yet — the door will be open.
3:00 pm: Bear Creek Bluegrass - Bicycle/Music Social -- 04/18
– April 18, 2026
Bear Creek Bluegrass - Bicycle/Music Social April 18, 2026 - 3 pm - 10 pm Antimi Shelter, Cosmo Park, Columbia MO
The Bear Creek Bluegrass music/bicycle social returns this spring! That’s right, the ride will take place in the spring instead of the summer this year! This ride will be a great Pre-PedJam kick off ride. The first round was so fun and we have a stellar lineup in store for the next round! Want to save $20 on your Bear Creek Bluegrass ticket? Include it as an add on item when getting your PedJam ticket! This event will sell out at 750 riders so don’t wait til the last minute! See details about the ride below...
Join a fun loving group of social bike riders on a relaxed tour of the Bear Creek Trail! Departing from Columbia’s beautiful Cosmo Park on the the Bear Creek Trail. The ride travels 11 miles total on a crushed limestone and car-free trail that ends at Albert Oakland Park. Riders will meet up at the Antimi Shelter near the skate park at Cosmo Park. After departing on the Bear Creek Trail riders will ride around 2 1/2 miles before reaching their first trailside music stop! After continuing on ride, participants will explore the trail and experience more trailside music until reaching Albert Oakland Park. There riders will regroup at park Shelter #1. Here they will be rewarded with a stage show from Front Porch.After the mid-ride break, it will be time to ride the trail back to Cosmo Park where the main stage will be waiting with the headlining entertainment from The Mighty Pines and Arkansauce!
Some of the best musical moments happen when voices come together - in duets, trios, and full ensemble numbers.
On April 18 7pm at @Serendipity Salon and Gallery by Elizabeth Jordheim celebrate the magic of collaboration that makes the music richer with It Takes Two, or Three, or More!
Own Grown Productions and Cooper's Landing are thrilled to announce the return of SMOKE ON THE RIVER: A 420 Celebration on Monday, April 20th, 2026!
We couldn't be more excited to party with y'all on the river again to celebrate that special time of year for our 3rd annual SOTR festival!
Thanks to our sponsors Logboat Brewing Company and Own Grown Productions, we have another killer lineup of local and regional musical artists, food trucks, tie-dye stations, vendors, artisans, and so much more to entertain the whole family all afternoon and night, starting at 3:30 PM!
***FREE ENTRY*** • All ages welcome • Pet friendly
𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗣: • DJ Requiem • Austin Kolb Band • ZamboniFunk • Bobby Showers Band • Blake Gardner & The Farmers: Grateful Dead Set
𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗦: • El Oso (Mexican grill) • Das Byrd's Nest (Burgers) • The Munch Box (Sandwiches/Tacos)
𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦: • Logboat Beers • Logboat Garden Club - grape THC-infused sparkling soda • Waves Cider Specials
𝗙𝗨𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦: • Karen Tie-Dye: Tie-Dye Station • Maloney's Art & Photography: Live Painting! • Midnight Museum: Henna and Magical Art • Jays Glass Flow: Glass Art and Glass Blowing • MO Homegrowers Cooperative: Local Growers • On The Rocks Minerals: Gems, Crystals, and Minerals • Michael Monster: Handmade Leather Accessories • The Wilde Emporium: Ceramics and Unique Gifts • Joseph Edwards: Live Artist • Rose Grotjan: Masseuse
Thank you for shopping local and supporting our annual 420 celebration! We couldn't do it without you!
In the Deep South during the 1930s, three escaped convicts–Ulysses (George Clooney), Pete (John Turturro), and Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson)–search for hidden treasure while on the run from an overzealous sheriff. An acclaimed musical satire from the Coen Brothers, O Brother, Where Art Thou? earned a Grammy Award for its folk and country music soundtrack featuring the talents of John Hartford, Alison Krauss, Dan Tyminski, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Ralph Stanley, Chris Sharp, and Patty Loveless. This screening includes a pre-film musical performance from the River Ghost Revue shortly after doors open at 6:30PM and will be followed by a post-film Q&A with the musicians.
Please note that FREE tickets for the public will be available at the Ragtag Box Office starting Tuesday, April 21 at 12PM. No more than two free tickets will be given to one person.
A free ticket guarantees you a seat until 10 minutes before showtime and not after. If all tickets have been distributed and there are open seats at 10 till, we will start seating the theater from the waiting list (queue). Ticket holders will continue to be admitted at this time if seats are available. This policy allows us to start on time and give the audience a distraction-free experience.
"We are really looking forward to this event next month with Ragtag Cinema and Budds Center for American Music Studies. RGR will be performing a selection of music from O'Brother live followed by a screening of the film. We will then do a Q&A following the movie." -River Ghost Revue
605 Elm Street, Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65201
Join us for a free noon concert by the Ozarks folk musical group "The Creek Rocks" led by banjoist Cindy Woolf and guitarist Mark Bilyeu. These longtime musical collaborators worked together on Cindy's three albums of original songs that began in 2005 and continued after the couple married in 2013 and established The Creek Rocks in 2015. Mark is a founding member of Ozarks family Big Smith, with whom he toured and recorded for 16 years. Their debut release, Wolf Hunter, is a collection of 16 folk songs from the Ozarks, drawn from the collections of folklorists Max Hunter of Springfield, Mo., Mark's hometown, and John Quincy Wolf of Batesville, Arkansas, where Cyndy grew up.
Cindy is well-known for her singular singing voice and enchanting performances of her original songs while Mark is applauded for his distinct guitar sound and clever turn of phrase. Together, they perform a mix of Ozark-inspired original songs and truly unique arrangements of traditional Ozark folksongs from the fun and frivolous anthems of the hills to the hair raising and harrowing ballads of the dark holler.
The Creek Rocks are the proud recipients of the 2024 Artist in Resonance Fellowships from the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. They are currently researching song collector Sidney Robertson Coswell and her 1936-37 trip to Missouri and Arkansas. A musical project based upon his research will be released this year.
This live performance of The Creek Rocks is co-sponsored by the State Historical Society of Missouri, the Budds Center for American Music Studies at the University of Missouri School of Music, and Missouri Folks Arts.
9:00 am: First Chance for Children’s Pickleball Paddle Battle @ Trail Stop Brewery
– May 2, 2026
Hey COMO Pickleball Crew!
We’re excited to invite you to the First Chance for ChildrenPaddle Battle happening on Saturday, May 2nd at Trail Stop Brewery!First, thank you for your patience! The previous registration link we shared had an error but this one is correct and ready to go: CLICK HERE
This tournament is going to be packed with competition and FUN: Competitive bracket in the morning 9-12 Beginner/casual bracket in the afternoon 12-3 Live DJ all day bringing the energy and keeping the vibe high Family-friendly atmosphere with activities for kids
Whether you’re coming to compete or just enjoy the day, we would LOVE to see the COMO pickleball community out there!
Every swing, serve, and volley supports First Chance for Children and the families we serve across mid-Missouri
Grab your partner and sign up! We can’t wait to see you on the courts!
7:00 pm: Defying Gravity: The Best of Broadway at Missouri Theatre -- 05/02
– May 2, 2026
MOSY’s 25/26 season finale will be a musical theatre extravaganza, featuring Broadway veterans recreating their storied roles in addition to everyone’s favorite tunes. Not to be missed are highlights from Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Cats, and more — not only can you expect top New York voices, but we are also recreating the golden age of Broadway, realizing the glory of their original orchestrations only made possible with a full symphony orchestra on stage!
