Columbia’s Historic Preservation Commission, in conjunction with the State Historic Preservation Office and CoMo Preservation, will host an in-depth historic preservation workshop at the Columbia Public Library in February 2025. This workshop will explore the topics of historic tax credits, historic districts, and National Register Listings for Missouri residents. Participants will learn how to list their property on the National Register of Historic Places and how to apply for historic tax credits when considering the rehabilitation of historic residential and commercial properties in Missouri. The workshop will be led by staff members from the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office, including Grants Manager Andrew Dial, National Register expert April Scott, and Historic Tax Credits expert Elizabeth Hornbeck. The three-hour workshop will be divided into three sessions: Grants for Historic Preservation, National Register Listing, and Introduction to Federal and State Historic Tax Credits. If you are interested in attending this educational workshop, or would like additional information, please contact Historic Preservation Commission liaison Rusty Palmer at rusty.palmer@como.gov This historic preservation educational workshop will take place on Saturday, February 8th , from 1-4 p.m. in the Friends Room of the Columbia Public Library, 100 W. Broadway, in Columbia. This workshop is free and open to the public and will be hosted by the City of Columbia Historic Preservation Commission, the Columbia Public Library, CoMo Preservation, and the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office.

Letters of Love: A Valentine’s Workshop
Feb 8 | 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Step into a world of timeless romance and creativity at Letters of Love! Families are invited to explore 100-year-old love letters that share heartwarming stories of the past, connecting us to the lives and loves of those who came before. After enjoying these treasures from history, kids can dive into fun crafts inspired by the theme of love and friendship, creating their own keepsakes to take home. Stay long enough to learn how to spot a “vinegar” valentine!

Kick off 2025 with yoga classes in the gallery presented by Jasmine Keith! Sign up here: https://book.squareup.com/.../location/5HXKFP8095E77/classes

Art, music, food, and fun!
A FREE gallery crawl held the first Friday of each month in the North Village Arts District. Come explore the unique venues and enjoy the live music, art, and entertainment!
(hours may vary by venue)
--see our map/guide at northvillageartdistrict.org
--A map/guide will be available at each location. Pick up your very own copy for easy event navigation!
All of this and more!

Columbia, MO — The Shops at Sharp End, a vibrant retail incubator in the heart of the historic Black Owned Business District in Downtown Columbia, proudly announces its one-year anniversary celebration. This is an all-day shopping event that will occur on Friday, February 7, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, marking a year of community, culture, and commerce.

At 2:30 PM, the celebration will feature a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and reading of a Missouri House Resolution from Representative Kathy Steinhoff recognizing the significance of The Shops at Sharp End to Columbia’s economic and cultural landscape.

Located in the historic Sharp End district, this collection of local shops has become a hub for small businesses, fostering innovation and collaboration while honoring the area’s rich history. Over the past year, The Shops at Sharp End has welcomed thousands of visitors, hosted numerous events, and provided a platform for entrepreneurs to thrive.

“As we celebrate the one-year Anniversary of The Shops at Sharp End, we reflect on a year of growth, community, and entrepreneurial spirit. We’re excited to mark this milestone with a special celebration alongside our managing partners, REDI (Regional Economic Development Inc.) and The District. This partnership has been instrumental in supporting the vibrant, diverse businesses that make The Shops at Sharp End a dynamic and unique shopping destination. Together, we’ve created a place where local entrepreneurs thrive and customers find a curated selection of high-quality products and services,” shared Tiowanna Warrick, the Program Manager at The Shops at Sharp End. 

“The Anniversary event will be a lively celebration of the spirit of entrepreneurship that fuels The Shops. We’ll showcase the hardworking business owners who have made their mark here. This day is about more than just a celebration, it’s about honoring the individuals who have poured their passion into their businesses and contributed to the success of this community. Join us as we look back on a fantastic year and toast to the many more to come, filled with growth, innovation, and the continued success of our amazing entrepreneurs,” Warrick states. 

The event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to join the festivities, explore the shops, and enjoy light refreshments. The Shops at Sharp End team extends their heartfelt thanks to all customers, partners, and the Columbia community for making this milestone possible.

Event Details:

• What: The Shops at Sharp End One-Year Anniversary Celebration

• When: Friday, February 7, 2025 | Shopping Event 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Resolution and Ribbon Cutting 2:30 PM

• Where: The Shops at Sharp End, 500 E Walnut Suite 109, Downtown Columbia

For more information about The Shops at Sharp End and their upcoming events, visit The Shops at Sharp End.

About The Shops at Sharp End

The Shops at Sharp End is a dynamic retail incubator destination in the Historic Black Owned Business District in Downtown Columbia, offering a unique mix of locally owned businesses in a historic setting. Dedicated to celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of Columbia, The Shops at Sharp End continues to honor its namesake’s rich cultural heritage while providing opportunities for future growth.

“every.single.one” depicts personal, familial and community experiences with hereditary cancer while exploring topics of genetics, integrative oncology, and healing from a patient’s perspective of modern medicine. The narrative interweaves three levels of testimonial – the performer’s own experience, that of her sister, and stories of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer survivors and previvors - people who have taken prophylactic measures to prevent cancer when there is a known genetic risk. “every.single.one” is a dramatic interpretation of an intimately personal and simultaneously universal human reality that explores the body as a site of uncertainty in illness, loss, sibling and community interrelationship and survival.

The performances will be followed by thematic talkback sessions with the artist and members of the production team, medical researchers and practitioners.

Guest Artist: Cherie Sampson

Guest Director: Cheryl Black

Thursday trivia night at Gunter Hans! Please arrive by 6:30pm with your team to sign in and register so we can start by 7pm.

Please see host for seating.

Be sure to register your team ahead of time in Tock here: https://www.exploretock.com/gunterhans/

We're excited to have you! Good luck

Kick off 2025 with yoga classes in the gallery presented by Jasmine Keith! Sign up here: https://book.squareup.com/.../location/5HXKFP8095E77/classes

Join us Monday nights for our Community Showcase "Open Mic"
Sign up to play is on a first come, first play basis. We take every step to ensure everyone who shows gets an opportunity on stage.

We're featuring several local favorites and fresh faces. Featured artists each week from 6-7PM, then open mic follows!

This is part of an ongoing series – if you miss a Monday, we'd love to see you at the next!

Friends are always welcome to join – we have a stash of board games and cards! We're runnin' sandwich specials while supplies last! Ask your bartender what the featured sammies are for the week!

Email booking@cafeberlincomo.com with any questions

Local musicians playing Irish traditional dance music. Not a concert, but we love to have listeners and dancers. Come have a drink and socialize while we play some tunes!

Saturday, February 1st at Cafe Berlin
7pm doors
8pm music
$10 for the show

FEATURING:
Decadent Nation

North by North
(Chicago Garage/Powerpop)
Insta: https://tinyurl.com/5427j8bp
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/5fa5jtum
Bandcamp: https://tinyurl.com/hte47e24

Hang Your Hate (acoustic!)

Rose Music Hall Presents
BACKHAND EP RELEASE
with Maladjust, Volition, & Orphan Source

Saturday, February 1
Doors 7pm / Show 8pm
at Rose Music Hall (All Ages)

$8 ADV / $10 DOS
On Sale Now: https://bit.ly/3P7sTt9

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*The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall cashless facilities, meaning that we are unable to accept cash as a form of payment

Looking for a memorable gift for the baseball fan in your life? Give them an unforgettable evening at the Mizzou Baseball First Pitch Dinner to kick off the 2025 season in style! 

This year’s event features Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Lee Arthur Smith, former St. Louis Cardinal and one of baseball’s all-time greats, as the guest speaker.

Meet the 2024 Mizzou Baseball team, connect with coaches, participate in a silent auction with amazing items and experiences, and get an exclusive insider’s look at the upcoming season. 

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to share the excitement, hear from a true legend, and rally together for the season ahead. It’s going to be a grand slam of an evening!

Join the Magic and Movement of this Professional Production

Mareck Dance, formerly Missouri Contemporary Ballet, is excited to announce open auditions

for its upcoming professional production of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, choreographed

by Karen Mareck Grundy with an original musical score by Tom Andes. This is a unique

opportunity for dancers of all ages to audition and potentially perform alongside the professional

dancers of Mareck Dance.

Auditions will take place on February 1, 2025, at 110 Orr Street, Suite 102. Dancers will be

able to experience the whimsical world of “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" through

movement and creativity, in a production designed to captivate and engage audiences of all

ages.

Audition Schedule:

● 1:00-1:30 pm – Ages 3-6

● 1:30-2:30 pm – Ages 7-10

● 2:30-4:30 pm – Ages 11 & up (Adults Included)

Registration begins 30 minutes before each audition time.

Audition Fee: $25

Rehearsals: Rehearsals will be held on Saturdays.

Performance Dates: The production will be performed on

June 7th & 8th, 2025, at the historic Missouri Theatre.

Fall down the rabbit hole into the fantastical world first imagined by Lewis Carroll with Mareck

Dance’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Karen Mareck Grundy’s original choreography,

paired with Tom Andes’ captivating musical score, propels Carroll’s classic into the 21st century

with sensational costumes, innovative dance, and a host of outlandish characters! Featuring

local musicians and student dancers alongside Mareck Dance’s professional performers, Alice’s

Adventures in Wonderland is a whimsical thrill ride the entire family will love. This enchanting

production, which originally premiered in 2013, is performed biannually.

Kick off 2025 with yoga classes in the gallery presented by Jasmine Keith! Sign up here: https://book.squareup.com/.../location/5HXKFP8095E77/classes

Everyday should be ladies night, but we can only pick one. Join us every Friday for Ladies Night! Ladies get 2 for 1 cover, all night $5 happy hour, plus we have $1 song requests! SO, grab your friends and swing through for a full night of fun!

96.7 KCMQ Presents
SOCAL ROYALE: A TRIBUTE TO THE 90s WEST COAST SCENE
ft. Tribute Sets of Weezer, Sublime, Red Hot Chili Peppers, & No Doubt

SO-CAL ROYALE IS BACK!!! Join us as we salute the groundbreaking West Coast scene of the 90's with LIVVVE sets of:

WEEZER :: Perf. by Surf Wax
SUBLIME :: Perf. by Bobby Showers Band
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS :: Perf. by Decadent Nation
NO DOUBT :: Perf. by Not Sure

Friday, January 31
Doors 7pm // Show 8pm
at The Blue Note (All Ages)

$8 in Advance / $10 Day of Show / $20+ Tables
On Sale Now: https://bit.ly/socal-25
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*We are a cashless facility meaning that we are unable to accept cash as a form of payment.

Rose Music Hall Presents
RADKEY
with New Hues

Friday, January 31
Doors 7pm / Show 8pm
at Rose Music Hall (All Ages)

$12 ADV / $15 DOS
On Sale Now: https://bit.ly/radkey-rose

*Radkey has been rescheduled for Friday, January 31. Tickets originally purchased for November 30 will be honored at the new date and more tickets are now available at: https://bit.ly/radkey-rose

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Radkey
radkey.net
facebook.com/radkeyband
instagram.com/radkeyrock
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*The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall cashless facilities, meaning that we are unable to accept cash as a form of payment

The Blue Note Presents
LOTUS: HOW TO DREAM IN COLOR TOUR

Thursday, January 30
Doors 7pm // Show 8pm
The Blue Note

$27-$45
On Sale Now: https://bit.ly/48fw4rg
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Lotus
lotusvibes.com
facebook.com/lotusvibes
instagram.com/lotusinstagram
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*The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall cashless facilities, meaning that we are unable to accept cash as a form of payment.

Thursday trivia night at Gunter Hans! Please arrive by 6:30pm with your team to sign in and register so we can start by 7pm.

Please see host for seating.

Be sure to register your team ahead of time in Tock here: https://www.exploretock.com/gunterhans/

We're excited to have you! Good luck

What is Science on Tap?

It is a monthly event where early career researchers (graduate students and post-docs) present the latest scientific developments in their research to the public and peers at a local bar in downtown Columbia. Science on Tap is one event that is part of the broader Science on Wheels programing that focuses on stimulating public engagement in science, while offering early career STEM researchers an opportunity to improve their communication skills. This important interface allows community members to interact with and learn more about the research happening in their hometown. If you are interested in the events and would like to know more, or want to present, please email Sarah Fitzsimmons at sloxmd@umsystem.edu 

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Panda Express’s Lunarsgiving a festive and inclusive gathering for local residents and students at the Columbia MO location.

Highlights of the experience include:

Festive Store Décor: From January 29 until February 12 an interactive Wishing Tree will be up for guests to share their hopes for the new year and a traditional Chinese pinwheel wall representing luck and prosperity.
Buy One Share One Plate (1/29 from 7-9pm): Guests can enjoy this special offer in-store and receive a special Lunarsgiving tote bag for themselves and their guest during this time while supplies last.
Red Envelopes: Guests will receive a Red Envelope with any purchase starting on Wednesday January 29 while supplies last with a special Buy One Get One promotion for a Bowl of Choice.
Photo Moments: Guests can capture this unique Lunar New Year experience by taking photos with Pei Pei in front of a Chinese Pinwheel wall.
Lion Dance Performance: A traditional lion dance performance will start at 7pm on Jan. 29 for attendees. 


Additionally guests who purchase a Family Meal in-store at the location will receive an exclusive Lunarsgiving Kit as a gift with purchase while supplies last.* Each kit includes a red backpack festive plates chorks chopstick holders hand embroidered napkins red envelopes lanterns a “How-To” book and more to guide the celebration.

This event celebrates the donation of a Can-Am side-by-side to Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center. The donation will enhance Cedar Creek’s ability to provide therapeutic riding programs and support individuals with disabilities. The ceremony will highlight the partnership between Head Motor Company, Can-Am, and Cedar Creek, and the positive impact this donation will have on the community.

Join us for the presentation of a Can Am side by side from Head Motor Company to Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center!

Get ready for the end of football season by a NFL trivia night! Details on our FB page!