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This Week in Springfield, Missouri
Find the best things to do this weekend in Springfield and around southwest Missouri.
by Katie Pollock Estes
Apr 25 2024 at 8 a.m.
April 25–May 2
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Top Picks
April 27: Party Planting
Kelby Creek, 10 a.m.
[Editor's Note: this event has just sold out, but you can sign up for updates about upcoming Experience 417 events here.]
Have you always wanted a cutting garden but have no idea where to begin? Katie Hoesch is opening her backyard garden in Nixa for a personalized workshop along with friends from Alps, Nixa Hardware & Seed Company and Found Farm. Learn the ins and outs of a cutting garden and leave with seedlings to get you on your way. You'll also be treated to a craft cocktail paired with a selection of easy yet delectable brunch appetizers to tantalize your taste buds.
Through April 25: Pretty Woman: The Musical
Juanita K Hammons Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Today is the last day to see this show based on one of Hollywood’s favorite love stories. Pretty Woman: The Musical is full of amazing music, dynamic characters and a story you’ll want to hear over and over again. This modern romantic musical is sure to be a hit in 417-land!
April 26: Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
Old Glass Place, 6 p.m.
Live music, a soothing candlelit setting and the beautiful music of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons? Yes, please. This unique musical experience takes place at The Old Glass Place on Commercial Street.
This Week
April 26: Satch Vai US Tour
Gillioz Theatre, 8 p.m.
Longtime friends and music duo Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are playing together at the Gillioz Theatre. VIP packages are available and include early entry, pre-show Q&A with the artists, collectible guitar pick and more!
April 24–28: Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.
Find the perfect book to read at the lake this summer at the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale! The sale features new and used hardback and paperback books, CDs, movies, vinyl records, audiobooks, games, puzzles and artwork. Adult, young adult and children’s books are $1 or less, and better books are priced $2 and up.
April 27: Yoga + Sound Bath
Finley Farms Chapel, 10 a.m.
Head to Finley Farms for the ultimate relaxation combination: a gentle yoga flow and a soothing sound bath. The two are led by Leslie Smith of The Mindful Living Movement and Robin Lee of Shine Yoga Studio.
April 27: Ozarks Beerfest
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 1 p.m.
More than 200 drinks are available to sample at this huge beer tasting. There are seltzers, ciders and more along with craft beer. Stick around for live music, games and more, all to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks.
April 27: Master Gardener and Garden Society Plant Sale
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Pavilion, 8 a.m.
This popular annual plant sale is known to sell out, so be sure to arrive early to get the cream of the crop. House plants, annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs and more are all available.
April 28: International Food Carnival
Commercial Street, noon
Taste the flavors of food from around the world at this event that features food vendors, raffles and more.
Coming Up
May 3: First Friday Art Walk
Downtown Springfield, 5 p.m.
Stroll through downtown Springfield and visit galleries on this self-guided tour. There you’ll see art by talented local artists—and maybe find the perfect piece to add to your collection at home.
May 3: Ozarks Lyric Opera Red Curtain Affair
Gillioz Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Join local group M-Dock Band and Ozarks Lyric Opera for a night of 1960s to 1980s rock ‘n’ roll. It’s opera accompanied by horns, strings, drums and more.
May 3–5: Alice in Wonderland
Landers Theatre, showtimes vary
Head down the rabbit hole with Alice and the rest of Lewis Carroll’s quirky cast of characters from the beloved classic book Alice in Wonderland—as performed by Springfield Ballet.
May 4: Ozark Mountain Stargazing
Ozark Mountain Adventure, 8 p.m.
It’s just you, some astronomers and the wide-open sky at this event at Ozark Mountain Adventure near Branson. Guests get to peek through high-powered telescopes to see planets and constellations in the night sky.
May 5, 12, 19: Gigs in the Garden
Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2 p.m.
Enjoy some fresh air and live music at this annual free outdoor concert series. Beer and wine vending are available. Eddie Gumucio performs May 5, Maddi Warren and Allie Butler perform May 12, and Republic Community Band performs May 19.
May 9: An Evening with Richard Dreyfuss
Aetos Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m.
Hear the Hollywood tales of an actor who’s been in the business for more than 40 years. If you’re a fan of Jaws, Stand by Me, Close Encounter of the Third Kind and other films he’s been in, you’ll want to come hear his stories.
May 10: Rountree Historical House Tour
Rountree Neighborhood, 6 p.m.
Peek inside some of the gorgeous historic homes in the Rountree area with this self-paced tour. More than just a house tour, this event features live music, lawn games and refreshment vendors. Park-and-ride shuttles run from University Heights Baptist church.
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