The Social Plug
Learn more about the events happening this week.
Jabberwocky Annual Gala 🏙️
Sponsor: Jabberwocky Studios
Get ready for an unforgettable night! Join us for an evening of dining, drinks, and dancing—because our galas don’t just raise funds, they raise the roof. Every ticket supports free art and education programs for Columbia’s underserved children. Party with purpose!
That's What She Said Columbia 2026 🏙️
Sponsor: The She Said Project
Since 2013, The She Said Project’s That’s What She Said performances have been inspiring audiences and empowering communities throughout the country with powerful, intimate stories shared by local women.
In this fourth annual production in Columbia, nine women from the community will take the stage and share their stories of success, joy, hardship, and overcoming barriers. This year’s speaker lineup includes Euphénie Andre, H. Elaine Cheong, Alejandra Gudiño, Barbra A.B. Horrell, Holley Pering, Robin Schweitzer, Audra Sergel, T’Keyah Thomas, & Mary Wilkerson. The show is produced and directed by Allie Teagarden.
This is an evening for the entire community to come together and celebrate the contributions of women here in Columbia (you don’t have to be a woman to attend – all are welcome!).
Bored Teachers Is it Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour 🏙️
Sponsor: Bored Teachers
PRE SALE Code: SPRING26
The must see comedy event that every teacher and anyone who’s ever sat in a classroom can’t afford to miss. Teachers: your night out is calling. The funniest teacher-comedians on the planet are back with brand-new material, bigger laughs, and a fresh round of classroom-inspired chaos on the Bored Teachers “Is It Friday Yet?!" Comedy Tour. With 26 new dates just announced between January and March 2026, this wildly popular tour will be hitting cities across the U.S. and beyond.
Please note that PG-13 language is used during some sets.
Al-Pint Night 🏙️
Sponsor: Local Motion
Local Motion is excited to partner up with the Alpine Shop, 4 Hands Brewing Co., and Off Track Events to host our first-ever “AL-PINT NIGHT” on Thursday, April 16, from 5–7pm at their Columbia, MO location!
How AL-PINT NIGHT works: For guests 21 and over, $10 gets you an Alpine Shop logo pint glass filled twice with beer from 4 Hands Brewing—All proceeds benefiting Local Motion! Non-alcoholic options will also be available.
Cousins Maine Lobster at Waves Cider Co. 🏙️
Sponsor: Cousins Maine Lobster- Kansas City, MO
COLUMBIA!! 😍 COME SPEND YOUR FRIDAY WITH US AND YOUR FAVORITE MAINE LOBSTER TREATS!! 🦞😊❤️
❤️ Please make sure to select "Kansas City" as your preferred truck to view today's event. CML Kansas City is excited to visit your city! ❤️
💳 WE ONLY ACCEPT DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS AND APPLE PAY! 💳
📱Order ahead on the app and avoid the line! Mobile orders are accepted for day-of, posted events only
💗 Mobile app ordering opens up at least one hour before each truck event, once the previous event has finished. Earn points and redeem for rewards!
❗️Mobile app ordering at times may be limited or unavailable. But you can always order with us directly at the truck! We can’t wait to see you!😃
🦞 Our menu can be found on our website at the following link: https://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/locations/kansas-city-mo
Cousins Maine Lobster at Lowe's Home Improvement 🏙️
Sponsor: Cousins Maine Lobster- Kansas City, MO
COLUMBIA!! 😍 COME TREAT YOURSELF TO SOME MAINE LOBSTER!! TACOS, TOTS, ROLLS, & MORE!! 🦞😊❤️
❤️ Please make sure to select "Kansas City" as your preferred truck to view today's event. CML Kansas City is excited to visit your city! ❤️
💳 WE ONLY ACCEPT DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS AND APPLE PAY! 💳
📱Order ahead on the app and avoid the line! Mobile orders are accepted for day-of, posted events only
💗 Mobile app ordering opens up at least one hour before each truck event, once the previous event has finished. Earn points and redeem for rewards!
❗️Mobile app ordering at times may be limited or unavailable. But you can always order with us directly at the truck! We can’t wait to see you!😃
🦞 Our menu can be found on our website at the following link: https://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/locations/kansas-city-mo
John D'Agostino's Blues Jam 🏙️
Sponsor: Cafe Berlin
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.
See you then!
Missouri Vintage Fest 🏙️
Sponsor: Missouri Vintage Fest
🚨 We’re back, Columbia! 🚨
Missouri Vintage Fest returns on Sunday April 26th at the MU Healthcare Pavilion!
40+ handpicked vendors bringing the best vintage, video games, toys & more!
As always our events are FREE TO ATTEND!
Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and we’ll see you April 26th!
How to Train Your Dragon In Concert- Featuring the Missouri Symphony 🏙️
Sponsor: Missouri Theatre
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.
Urban Garden 🏫
Sponsor: Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center
Join us as we partner with the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture to learn, plant and connect with others who love growing things. You can also express your love for spring by painting with watercolors. Food and drinks provided.
International Board Game Night 🏫
Sponsor: Campus Activities Programming Board (CAPB)
Bring your friends or make new ones as you laugh, learn, and play your way through different cultures — all in one epic game night!
Unplugged: A Self-Care Workshop 🏫
Sponsor: Multicultural Center
Unplug from daily stressors of school, work and more. Food, drinks and mindfulness activities will be provided. Presented in collaboration with Nurturing My Wellness.
Wizard of Oz on Ice 🏙️
Sponsor: Mizzou Arts
Get ready to experience the beloved classic The Wizard of Oz like never before as Ice Creative Entertainment presents a spectacular new production, Wizard of Oz On Ice!
Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they glide across the stage, embarking on a magical journey through the Land of Oz. With breathtaking choreography, vibrant costumes, and state-of-the-art special effects, this reimagined show brings L. Frank Baum’s timeless tale to life in an entirely new and exciting way. Whether you’re revisiting the story or discovering it for the first time, this is a show that promises to leave you spellbound!
Sigma Tax Planning 🏫
Sponsor: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
We want to help the next generation of leaders at Mizzou build their tax knowledge! Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated is hosting an event partnered with the Trulaske EDGE and the Office of Financial Success to help teach students how to file their taxes for the first. Business tax professionals from the community will also be present and helping interact in a Q&A time after the presentation. EDGE points will be available for all eligible students who attend. For more information check the Instagram pages of: @mizzouofs and @mizzousigmas1914
Caring Bearing Sharing 🏫
Sponsor: Campus Activities Programming Board (CAPB)
Join us for Caring, Bearing, Sharing, a feel-good event where your generosity makes a real difference! All proceeds from this event will go towards the SEC Food Fight, helping fight hunger and support our local community. 🌟🤝 If you generously donate $10, 5 canned food items, or 2 meal swipes you will receive an animal of your choice to stuff!
Craft Your Community 🏫
Sponsor: Women's Center
Join us every Wednesday to make new connections, learn to knit, crotchet and engage in fun artistic activities to express your creativity. Material will be provided while supplies last.
Sexual Health Product Bingo 🏫
Sponsor: Well-Being Peers
Get ready for a fun twist on bingo with sexual health and healthy relationship trivia! Test your knowledge on consent, communication, STI prevention, and safer sex while competing for prizes and free supplies.
The best part? You’ll mark your bingo cards using condoms with funny and artistic packaging designs — because learning about sexual health should be engaging and entertaining.
Bring your friends and join us for a sex-positive, judgment-free night of laughs, learning, and a little friendly competition!
Pop-up Wednesdays with the MU Career Center 🏫
Sponsor: Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center
Sharpen your interview skills! Enjoy a quick 20‑minute MU Career Center session, hands‑on practice, and snacks. Monthly themes rotate across three student centers.
Mizzou Black Creatives St. Patrick's Day Bake Sale 🏫
Sponsor: Mizzou Black Creatives
Mizzou Black Creatives will be holding a bake sale in the Student Center to raise funds for our annual fashion show
Engineers Tank 🏫
Sponsor: NSBE
Join us next Tuesday with @mu_eweek in Ketchum Auditorium! Team up with friends to play "The Price is Right" and "Engineers Tank" to test your knowledge and present your ideas! 🤑🦈
From the Columns to Careers: Free Professional Headshots 🏫
Sponsor: Campus Activities Programming Board (CAPB)
It’s time to glow up your LinkedIn, Handshake, and resume — for FREE! Join us for From Columns to Careers, your one-stop-shop for a polished, professional headshot that’ll have you looking as confident as your future career goals. 💪📷
The Blue Note Dance Party with ESG 🏙️
Sponsor: True/False Film Festival and the Blue Note
True/False is working with a lot of generous community entities on this showcase:
-The Blue Note
-Hitt Records
-Skylight Arts Co-Op
-University of Missouri School of Music
As well as True/False Music Program overall sponsors:
-Office of Cultural Affairs – City of Columbia
-Veterans United Foundation.
First Friday Ballet & Orchestra Performance 🏙️
Sponsor: Columbia Ballet & The Missouri Symphony
“Columbia Ballet presents its first official collaboration with The Missouri Symphony (MOSY) on Friday, March 6, with performances at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 110 Orr Street. Two MOSY musicians will perform live in studio alongside guest dancers Gabrielle Mengden, Michael Mengden, Kelly Dornan, Kendall Lademann, Elise Heitkamp, and Anna Parks.
The event is free and open to the public as part of the North Village Arts District’s First Friday celebration. Seating is limited.
Smash-A-Car 🏫
Sponsor: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Stressed? Angry? Want to blow off some steam? Come by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.'s 2nd annual Smash-A-Car collaboration fundraiser with Sigma Phi Epsilon on Friday, March 6th between 10am-3pm at Tiger Plaza and let it all out on a junkyard car! For $5 for 5 hits or $10 for 30 seconds of smashing you can select your weapon of choice (sledgehammer or baseball bat) and let it rip! In honor of Women's History Month, all proceeds will go to the March of Dimes Foundation, a non-profit that since 1938 has been leading the fight for the health of all moms and babies by working to prevent birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality through research, education, and advocacy. Come support yourself and the cause to aid the futures of mom's and babies everywhere!
Columbia Entertainment Company Presents: Sordid Lives 🏙️
Sponsor: Columbia Entertainment Company
The author of Daddy’s Dyin’ (Who’s Got the Will?) brings you a comedy that was nominated for over 30 awards during its long run in Los Angeles.
When Peggy, a good Christian woman, hits her head on the sink and bleeds to death after tripping over her lover’s wooden legs in a motel room, chaos erupts in Winters, Texas. As the dysfunctional family gathers for her funeral, each person must confront the sordid secrets in their own lives.
“[This play by] the master of Texas Comedy… is maybe funnier than Daddy’s Dyin’. His colorful eccentrics are dead on, teetering on a Bowie knife’s edge between the hilarious improbable and the achingly real.” – The Los Angeles Times
This show contains comedic depictions of sensitive topics, including infidelity, mental health, LGBTQ+ issues, strong language, sexual content including non-consensual acts, and innuendos. The show also contains gunshot sound effects in the second act. The suggested audience for this show is adults and older teens with a parent/guardian. For more information, contact us!
True/False Film Fest 🏙️
Sponsor: RagTag Film Society
True/False is an annual festival in Columbia, Missouri, USA, which strives to celebrate the best of international nonfiction. T/F brings together filmmakers, artists, and musicians to create an immersive and communal experience focused on cinema constructed from reality.
Taking place over a long weekend, the mid-sized college town of Columbia is remade into a one-of-a-kind utopia with screenings, live music and art installations. The transformative, rambunctious, ecstatic experience of T/F creates a cathartic journey that invites participants to do nothing less than to re-imagine reality.
Creative placemaking means the festival develops the talents and focuses the energy of the region. We seek out the most creative, energetic people and then give them the tools to transform the downtown core of Columbia, both indoors and out. When the festival remakes ordinary spaces into magical, temporary spots, it inspires attendees from both near and far. T/F showcases downtown Columbia and its potential by welcoming in the wider international community.
This is an extraordinarily vital time for nonfiction filmmaking as an artistic form. Our goal is to forge a supportive, celebratory refuge for filmmakers and amplify the possibilities of creative nonfiction. True/False exists in a permeable, in-between land – bounded by fiction and nonfiction, but also bridging cultures and disciplines. Within that space, we encourage an atmosphere of innovation and excitement, free of the heat and stress of the market. Herein are the ingredients for a revolutionary new alloy, the future of an urgent art.
Blanket Making 🏫
Sponsor: Tigers For A Cause
Join Tigers For a Cause to make blankets! We will bring making tie blankets to drop off at Love Columbia.
Craft Your Community 🏫
Sponsor: Women's Center
Craft Your Community has been a social knitting group since World War II. Join us every Wednesday from 4–6 p.m. as we carry on the tradition. This welcoming event invites people of all skill levels to knit, crochet, sew, embroider, and more. Come share your triumphs, troubleshoot your challenges, and connect with fellow fiber artists who speak your language.
Smart Choices, Chill Vibes 🏫
Sponsor: Residential Life
Healthy relationships matter; with friends, partners, or roommates, we navigate them all! Housing is hosting for some tips & tricks at this drop in event, in collaboration with MU campus partners, for a mix of food, fun, and some real-life tips to take away.
Health and Wellness Career Fair- Spring '26 🏫
Sponsor: College of Health Sciences
This event brings together a wide range of health and wellness employers looking to talk with students interested in administration, medical and healthcare sales, research, health education, and hands-on clinical and support roles. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with organizations connected to pathways such as Occupational Therapy Assistant, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, and more—along with employers eager to meet students from all majors across Mizzou.
Columbia MO Florida Stawberry Truckload Sale 🏙️
Sponsor: The Fruit Truck
🍓 Sun‑Ripened Fresh Florida Strawberries, Hand‑Picked in the Field and Delivered Direct to You🍓🚚
📆WHEN: Mon March 2nd 3:30PM-4:00PM CT
🌏LOCATION: Academy Sports + Outdoors Parking Lot 2551 Trimble Rd. Columbia, MO
Fruit Available this Delivery:
🍓 Florida Strawberries: $30 Approx. 8lb Box
🥜Elliot Pecans: $15/12oz bag
🍯South Dakota Honey: $15 Jar
Spring '26 CAFNR/Arts & Science Career & Internship Expo 🏫
Sponsor: MU Career Center
Come and meet with representatives from companies excited to hire MU Tigers! Learn about full-time and internship positions.
Explore Radiation Oncology with Dr. Mohamed Abdelhakiem 🏫
Sponsor: MedOpp Advising Office
Interested in oncology?
Want to learn more about the therapeutic uses of radiation?
Come join Dr. Mohamed Abdelhakiem of MU Healthcare for a talk on this exciting and growing specialty in medicine!
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MGC 101 🏫
Sponsor: Multicultural Greek Council
Have you ever been interested in Greek life? Do you want to be a part of a group of motivated individuals who promote cultural awareness, unity, and involvement on and off our campus? Join us to discuss what the Multicultural Greek Council is, how to get involved, and what we as a council provide to our members!
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Books and Beats 🏫
Sponsor: Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center
Come through to enjoy a supportive study space, find focus and connect with fellow Tigers while working toward your academic goals. Snacks and drinks provided.
Suit Up for Success 🏫
Sponsor: MU Career Center
Truman's Closet is coming to the Career Center! Students can stop by between 3:30-5:00 pm to the lower level of the Success Center to select professional attire for upcoming career fairs and interviews. One free outfit (clothes/accessories) per student! Don't miss this chance to upgrade your fit and make a great impression!
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Cocoa & Chill 🏫
Sponsor: Multicultural Center
A relaxed event that serves as a social reintroduction to college after winter break with hot cococa.