Aug 01 Saturday
Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation will host a “Back to School Bash” on August 1.
This fun-filled event for Butler County students will offer free school supplies for Pre-K through Grade 12. The event will also feature a bounce house, yard games, foam party, water slide, food trucks, snow cones, and more.
The “Back to School Bash” will take place Saturday, August 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Whiteley Park in Poplar Bluff.
Jul 21 Tuesday
Elvis Presley performed at the A. C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau on July 20, 1955 and Elvis impersonator Finley Watkins is bringing the full live band show to Cape Girardeau in celebration of Elvis' original visit 71 years to the day.
There will be food available beginning at 5:00 p.m. and the show kicks off at 6:00 p.m. and the event is free and all are welcome.
Jul 18 Saturday
The Cape Riverfront Market takes place each Saturday morning through October from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 35 S. Spanish Street in Downtown Cape Girardeau.
Patrons of the farmers’ market can find a wide variety of vendors selling hot breakfast and lunch foods, farm-fresh produce, meats and cheeses, baked goods, jams, honey, flowers and plants, arts and crafts, and natural wellness products, all of which are locally grown, homemade, and handmade. Each week will feature live music, as well.
To see a list of weekly vendors, visit Cape Riverfront Market | Fresh & Local Downtown and select the date.
For updates on each Saturday's musical guest, visit the Cape Riverfront Market's Facebook page.
Jul 22 Wednesday
The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band performs each Wednesday evening in June and July. Guest artists perform at 7 PM. The Muny Band performs at 7:30 PM.
The free concerts take place each Wednesday evening at the Dan Cotner Amphitheater in Capaha Park. Be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs.
Jul 24 Friday
Downtown Ste. Genevieve will host its 4th Friday Art Walk on July 24.
Community members can tour the historic downtown area, view art and artisan crafts on display in the town's galleries, shops and restaurants, meet local and regional artists, and listen to live music at this family-friendly, free event.
The 4th Friday Art Walk will take place on Friday, July 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Ste. Genevieve.
Ste. Genevieve Art Galleries
Jul 25 Saturday
Jul 29 Wednesday
Jul 30 Thursday
The Jackson Municipal Band’s next concert will be July 30 with special guest Whitewater Bluegrass Band.
The free concert will take place Thursday, July 30, at 7:00 p.m. at the Nick Leist Memorial Band Shell in Jackson city park. Be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs.
Directions: Entrance to the band shell parking lot is off of Route D across from McCombs Funeral Home.
For more information, visit jacksonmunicipalband.org.
Aug 06 Thursday
The Jackson Municipal Band’s next concert will be August 6 with special guest Doug Rees.
The free concert will take place Thursday, August 6, at 7:00 p.m. at the Nick Leist Memorial Band Shell in Jackson city park. Be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs.
Aug 08 Saturday
Aug 13 Thursday
The Jackson Municipal Band’s next concert will be August 13 with special guest Steve Schaffner.
The free concert will take place Thursday, August 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the Nick Leist Memorial Band Shell in Jackson city park. Be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs.