What’s Going On THE EVENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW.
Dates and events are subject to change. Please visit the event website for the most up-to-date information.
December ALL DEC. LONG CANDY CANE CRIB
LOGBOAT BREWING CO. With the lighting held on Thanksgiving Eve, this spectacular light display can be enjoyed from the comfort of your car. Or you can also stop in for a brew or two. 4:30 p.m.-midnight daily; free; logboatbrewing.com
DEC. 3 LIVING WINDOWS
THE DISTRICT Local shopkeepers transform their front windows into vibrant stages for live holiday performances. Adding to the holiday spirit are open houses, strolling carolers, holiday treats and visits with Santa. 6-8 p.m.; free; discoverthedistrict.com/events/ living-windows 120 INSIDE COLUMBIA DECEMBER/JANUARY 2022
DEC. 4 CHEESE AND SAUERKRAUT 10-MILE
MCBAINE KATY TRAILHEAD Defy December with this somewhat silly athletic endeavor from the Columbia Track Club on the Katy Trail. The closest prediction on time to finish wins the cheese, while the worst wins the sauerkraut. No entry form needed, just sign up the day of the race. 8:30 a.m.; free; www.columbiatrackclub.com
DEC. 4 CITY KWANZAA CELEBRATION
ARMORY SPORTS CENTER Come celebrate this AfricanAmerican holiday which is based around developing positive families and communities. There will be an expo featuring local blackowned businesses, socializing, entertainment and a holiday feast. 2-5 p.m.; free; como.gov
DEC.12 MOSY SYMPHONY OF TOYS
MISSOURI THEATRE Enjoy a spectacular holiday concert embracing a variety of music for the season. Proceeds from children's tickets benefit Toys for Tots. 3 p.m.; $25 adults, $5 children 17 and younger; TheMOSY.org
DEC. 15 ONE FOR ONE HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
COLUMBIA MALL Zimmer Communication’s 15th Annual One for One Holiday Food Drive is Wednesday, Dec. 15. Join us in supporting our community, giving back to those who need it the most this holiday. This year, midMissourians need all our help more than ever to benefit the Food Bank of Central & Northeast Missouri. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. sharefoodbringhope.org/onefor-one
DEC. 15-23 "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"
ARROW ROCK LYCEUM THEATRE Enjoy the return of a holiday tradition in Arrow Rock when you see this Christmastime classic. It's sure to put the whole family in the Christmas spirit. 7 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinee on selected days; $40 adults, $37 seniors, $20 students, $17 children; lyceumtheatre.org
DEC. 31 DECADENCE
THE BLUE NOTE Ring in the new year at The Blue Note's annual "Decadence" bash. Dance to the tunes DJ Requiem's spinning while celebrating the start of 2022. 7 p.m.; from $15; thebluenote.com
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