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THE EVENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS MONTH.
Dates and events are subject to change. Please visit the event website for the most up-to-date information.
September
SEPT. 2 –12 "SINGIN' IN THE RAIN"
ARROW ROCK LYCEUM THEATRE Tap your toes and sing along with this splashy adaptation of the celebrated and beloved film. Each unforgettable scene, song and dance is accounted for, including the show-stopping title number, complete with an onstage rainstorm! Perfect for audiences of all ages. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m, showtimes vary by date; $17-$45; lyceumtheatre.org
SEPT. 4 MIZZOU VS. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
FAUROT FIELD Catch the home kick-off to the Tigers 2021 football season. Let's see if they can chip away at the Chippewas in short order and hand them a large loss! 3 p.m.; prices vary; mutigers.com
SEPT. 4 – 5 PEDALERS JAMBOREE
Katy Trail/Ellis-Porter Park in JEFFERSON CITY Enjoy a slow-paced family bike ride from Columbia to Jefferson City over Labor Day weekend. The event includes two days of biking and live music with stages on the Katy Trail. Prices vary by package choice; depart Flatbranch Park Saturday, Sept. 4 in a.m., return times vary by rider choice; pedalersjamboree.com
SEPT. 11 COMO MAN SHOW
HOLIDAY INN EXPO CENTER. Hunting and fishing, sports, food, beer and power tools — this event has everything to indulge in the ultimate man day with your buddies! Dozens of booths and activities just for men, prize drawings, wing eating and best beard contests and more. Plus, a swag bag for the first 350 people to arrive. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; tickets $15 online, $20 at door; comomanshow.com
SEPT. 11 TREATS UNLEASHED PET EXPO
TREATS UNLEASHED ON FORUM You'll find all kinds of great giveaways & raffles, free samples, a BIG one-day sale, paw painting, adoptable pets, pet pie eating contest, pet photo contest & more under the big top! All event proceeds benefit Central Missouri Humane Society and The Spay Neuter Project/No Kill Columbia. 11 - 2 p.m.; treats-unleashed.com
SEPT. 13 COLUMBIA ROCK BRIDGE LIONS ANNUAL CHARITY PICNIC
LOGBOAT BREWING COMPANY To benefit Welcome Home Veterans. Tickets in person or drive-thru available. Includes COMO Smoke and Fire BBQ, two drinks, goodie bag (over $40 in value) music and online auction access. FASHION 5 - 8 p.m.; tickets $30, raffle tickets $20;
SEPT. 18 HARVEST HOOTENANNY
COLUMBIA AGRICULTURE PARK The Harvest Hootenanny is an annual community event that celebrates agriculture and the completion of another successful growing season. Enjoy a large Missouri-grown meal, local beer and wine in the Biergarten, live music, games, informal farm tours, and a raffle. 4 - 9 p.m.; columbiaurbanag.org
SEPT. 18 – 19 HERITAGE FESTIVAL
NIFONG PARK You're invited to attend a festival filled with traditional tradesmen & artisans demonstrating “lost arts,” live entertainment on three stages in a variety of musical genres, plus traditional storytellers and magicians and much more. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m; free; como.gov
SEPT. 10 MOVIES IN THE PARK
COSMO PARK Head to see "Rayq and the Last Dragon" at this month’s Movies in the Park. Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. However, when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned, and it’s up to a lone warrior to track down the last dragon and stop the Druun for good. 7:45 p.m.; free; como.gov
SEPT. 15 CREATIVE KIDS
COSMO-BETHEL PARK Let the kids show their creative and artistic side. Hands-on kid friendly art activities, musical performances, theater and dance are just some of the fun to be had at the final Family Fun Fest of the summer. From 5 to 8 p.m.; free; como.gov
Save The Date
SEPT. 23 – 25 COMO SHORTS
NORTH VILLAGE ARTS DISTRICT This annual showcase lets filmmakers screen their most promising short films that were shot or developed in Missouri, or by creators who resided here. Read more on page 169. 6;30 p.m.; free; filmfreeway.com
SEPT. 24 HOPE GALA 2021: A NEW SEASON OF HOPE
HILTON GARDEN INN Attend an amazing evening with an auction, dinner, signature drinks, entertainment and an update on the work and recent accomplishments of the Super Sam Foundation. 5:30 - 10 p.m, doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner begins at 7 p.m; prices vary; facebook.com
