Jul 10 Friday
Scout Hall presents Matt “The Rattlesnake” Lesch at its next “Broadway Blues” event.
Born in 1997 in St. Louis Missouri, Matt “The Rattlesnake” Lesch started playing guitar at the age of 11. By the age of 12, he took a serious interest in blues and started studying the masters such as Albert King, B.B. King, Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf.
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 09 Thursday
The River City Players are back with their summer show The Ballet of Fervour or Perhaps Bingo.
The one-act comedy, directed by Debbie Barnhouse, features a disastrous audition where a director and his assistant attempt to cast an off-the-wall play of highly eccentric and quirky characters.
The Ballet of Fervour or Perhaps Bingo will be on stage at Port Cape Restaurant in downtown Cape Girardeau Thursday, July 9, through Sunday, July 12.
PerformancesThursday, July 9 - Dessert 6:30 p.m., Show 7:30 p.m.Friday, July 10 - Dinner 6:30 p.m., Show 7:30 p.m.Saturday, July 11 - Dinner 6:30 p.m., Show 7:30 p.m.Sunday, July 12 - Dessert 1 p.m., Show 2 p.m.
Dessert Shows - $30Dinner Shows - $48
For reservations, call Port Cape at 573-334-0954.
Nov 11 Wednesday
Tickets on sale now!
Celebrate the season with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, the largest touring production of its kind in North America. Coming to the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall. CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO on NOVEMBER 11, 2026, this unforgettable performance features an international cast of dancers, dazzling acrobatics, elaborate costumes, and larger-than-life puppetry.
Set to the timeless music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the production transforms the stage into a magical holiday experience. A highlight of the show is the “Dove of Peace” adagio, a powerful and visually stunning moment that captivates audiences of all ages.
Now in its 34th year, the production continues to delight families across more than 80 cities annually.