The Weekender: Did someone say “FREE” concerts and music – and kids’ events?
Coming Up In COMO is a brief overview of concerts, plays, art exhibitions, events for families and children, and much more. You can send your event notice to (email protected). Please put “Coming in COMO” in the subject line. Include the date, time, a brief description, and the website or Facebook page (or phone number) of your event.
The district organizes the next wellness weekend
The district is hosting its second annual Wellness Weekend this Friday and Saturday, September 8-9.
“Wellness is something that each of us should focus on at least once a month,” says Nickie Davis, executive director of the Downtown Community Improvement District.
Our wellness weekend gives everyone a taste of all the wonderful things the District has to offer.
Several companies will offer opportunities to learn about well-being, with the theme “Grab a friend and find your zen in the District”.
Some of the options include yoga classes, massage therapy, flower classes, learning an instrument, or enjoying a healthy smoothie. Community members can also return to their roots with a new plant, the pleasant scent of an aromatherapy candle or stop at the Orr Street Farm and Art Market to purchase fresh produce and tai chi. For more information, visit Discover the neighborhood online.
Local 9/11 ceremonies
The city of Columbia and the University of Missouri will hold a ceremony to remember the lives lost during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The wreath-laying ceremony will take place Monday at 10 a.m. on campus at the Francis Quadrangle Columns. The public is invited.
The ceremony will include a procession, wreath laying, presentation of colors by the Joint Services Color Guard and City Honor Guards, and a flyover by the MU Health Care helicopter.
Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and Richard Barohn, executive director of NextGen Precision Health and executive vice chancellor for health affairs at MU Health Care, will deliver remarks.
There will also be a Patriots Day ceremony Monday at 10 a.m. in the rotunda of Jesse Hall on the Mizzou campus. The city’s firefighters and police will participate.
The American Exercise Tiger Foundation plans a Patriots Day remembrance and wreath tribute at 7:46 a.m. Monday on the Boone County Courthouse Square.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8
Taste of Colombia. 5-8 p.m., Columbia’s Agriculture Park, 1769 W. Ash St. to benefit the City of Refuge.
Concert in one reading: Kalyn Fay. 7 p.m., Boone County Historical and Cultural Center, 3801 Ponderosa Street. Exploring the Daniel Boone Regional Library’s One Read selection, When Two Feathers Fell from the Sky, Kalyn Fay draws on their Cherokee heritage with weavings, stories, and music.
OK, computer: gallery, show, reception. 6-8 p.m., Columbia Art League, 207 S. Ninth St.
On a cruise to fight cancer, September 8 and 9. Friday 6 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m. Plaza Event Center at Parkade, 601 Business Loop 70 W.
Portal Teens, event by Detect Nerd. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Café Berlin, 220 N. Tenth St. FREE Admission.
Parranderos Latin Combo. 7:30 p.m., Rose Music Hall, 1013 Park Avenue. $15.
Movies in the Park – Spider-Man: No Way Home. 7:45 p.m.-9:45 p.m., Cosmo Park, 1615 Business Loop 70 W, near Nickell Shelter. Event hosted by Columbia Parks and Recreation and Healthy Blue. FREE.
Latin Night CoMo presents Fuego Friday at Rose Music Hall. 10 p.m., 1013 Avenue du Parc. $10.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9
Columbia Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Columbia Agricultural Park, 1769 W. Ash St.
Do Hard Things: 5K Run/Walk and 9.11 Mile Run or Ruck. 10 a.m., Cooper’s Landing Riverside Resort & Marina, 11505 S. Smith Hatchery Road. Do Hard Things kicks off Patriot’s Day weekend. Please register.
Ashland Fall Festival. 9:00 a.m., Ashland City Park. Car show, vendors, concessions and inflatables.
FREE Second Saturday Event for Kids. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 106 Orr Street.
2023 Jazz Music Festival in Rose Park. Doors open at noon, show at 1 p.m. 1013 Park Avenue. FREE event. Five artists scheduled.
The Zipper Arts and Crafts Festival. 1-7 p.m., The Arcade District, 602 Fay Street. FREE.
Celebrating Igbo Culture. 1 to 4 p.m., Boone Electric Cooperative Community Room, 1413 Rangeline Street. Brought to you by the Mid-MO Igbo community.
Mr. Fun at Cooper’s Landing. 6-9 p.m., 11505 S. Smith Hatchery Road. Food trucks: The Patty Wagon, 12 p.m.-8 p.m.; 850 Wood-fired pizza, all day long.
Matthew Fowler and Alexa Rose in the Compass Inc Listening Room. 7 p.m., 1107 University Avenue. $25 at the door.
The Missouri Symphony presents: The Marriage of Figaro. 7 p.m., Missouri Theater. Tickets $39-$59 + fees. $10 for children 12 and under and student ticket with ID.
Karaoke evening. Every Saturday at 9 p.m., McGinty’s Pub, 1312 Old 63 S.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10
Climate Rally Walk and 5K Walk. 1 to 3:30 p.m., Boone County Courthouse Square. Event hosted by Mid-Missouri Peaceworks.
North Village Arts District Party on the roof. 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., The Roof at the Broadway Hotel, 1111 E. Broadway. Music, food, silent auction. Tickets $25.
Karaoke night at the Eastside Tavern. 8 p.m.-11:45 p.m., 106 E. Broadway.
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11
“Coastal Electric Golf Invitational to benefit Woodhaven”. 11 a.m., Country Club of Missouri. Registration per team of four people, $1,000 – golf cart and fees, driving range, hourly gifts, lunch, gourmet cocktail.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12
Addiction is Real, brought to you by Compass Health Network. 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., The Crossing, 3615 Southland Drive. FREE community event to educate and prevent overdoses.
Still unnamed comedy show. 8 p.m., Eastside Tavern, 106 E. Broadway. FREE comedy open mic night.
Adam Wilson +36? + LAIKA. 7-11:30 p.m., Café Berlin, 220 N. Tenth St. $5.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13
Food truck rally at the Columbia Farmers Market. 3:00-7:00 p.m., MU Health Care Pavilion at Columbia’s Agriculture Park, 1769 W. Ash St. Shop at the market and eat an early dinner.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14
Things that matter: Sandra Schiess. 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Boone County Historical and Cultural Center, 3801 Ponderosa Street. Sandra shares the unique challenges she faced as Colombia’s first female firefighter in 1978. Things that matter is a free, conversational-style lecture series featuring real people and real stories.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15
Active and Aging Health and Resources Fair. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Columbia Mall. Independent Living Services Event.
Inauguration of The Landing at Harpo’s. 7 p.m., 27 S. Tenth St.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16-17
Annual Heritage Festival and Craft Exhibition. Nifong Park, 3801 Ponderosa Street. Fun activities for all ages. Interact with artists dressed in 19th century and demonstrating their trades and selling their wares. Plus, a large contemporary craft space with over 70 vendors. FREE.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16
14th Hootenanny Annual Harvest. 4-9 p.m., Columbia’s Agriculture Park, 1769 W. Ash St. Live local music, children’s activities, farm animals, park tours, obstacle courses, dunk tank and dance hall. FREE.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17
Hip Hop Unity Day. From 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Café Berlin, 220 N. Tenth St. Columbia, hip-hop artist NicDanger, along with Team Como and Café Berlin, are hosts. FREE.
COMING LATER
SEPTEMBER 20-23
The 15thth Screenwriting Research Network Annual Conference. Held on the campus of Stephens College. REGISTRATIONS CLOSED ON SEPTEMBER 15.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23
Bark ‘N’ Beach Pet Show. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, September 23, Treats Unleashed, 1400 Forum Boulevard. A fun day for all members of the family (bipeds and quadrupeds). Raffles, Free Samples, One Day Sale, Paw Painting, Adoptable Pets and more. FREE ENTRANCE. 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 festival. 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 loved ones.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 17
Quiz night to benefit Columbia Young Life. 5:45 p.m., Crossing Student Center. $25 per person (soda, water, pizza included); teams of eight (and partial teams) are welcome.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 19
The Bridgerton ball COMO 411. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 19, The Atrium, 22 N. Tenth St. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind inaugural, interactive event experience curated Bridgerton style, from the aesthetic and food to the live entertainment. A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to the Mareck Center for Dance, the Missouri Symphony Society and the We Project. Tickets $49 – $2,500.
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