CALENDAR

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

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 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

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. FASHIONFASHION6 a.m.-6 p.m. sharefoodbringhope.org/onefor-one

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

JAN. 8-9 HOOPING IT UP

COLUMBIA SPORTS FIELDHOUSE Calling all young cagers! Third to eighth grade girls and boys are welcome to hit the hardwood for this annual b-ball event. $180 (three-game guarantee); game times vary; smsg.org

JAN. 13 COLUMBIA VALUES DIVERSITY CELEBRATION

HOLIDAY INN EXPO CENTER In this annual event, the city of Columbia recognizes those in our community who have had a significant impact in promoting appreciation for diversity and cultural understanding. Awards will be presented in two categories: individual/family award and organization/ group award. 7-9 a.m.; $20; como.gov/Arts/CVDC/

JAN. 25 ROC 7K Trail Run

COSMO PARK Start your new year with Rhett’s Outdoor Challenge (ROC) and enjoy a morning on Rhett’s Run. This 4.3-mile trail run will take racers through the scenic twists and turns of this hilly, well-maintained single-track course. Registration required. 9 a.m.; $35; como.gov/parksandrec

JAN. 27 "CINDERELLA" RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET (RNB)

JESSE AUDITORIUM The RNB has been bringing timeless ballet classics to the stages of North America for 20 years. Founded in Moscow by the legendary Bolshoi dancer Elena Radchenko during the transitional period of Perestroika in the late 1980s, RNB used their newfound creative freedom to invigorate the tradition of Russian ballet. 7 p.m.; from $32; concertseries.missouri.edu

March

MARCH 5 MFA OIL ROOTIN’ TOOTIN’ CHILI COOKOFF

HOLIDAY INN EXPO CENTER This spice-tacular annual fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Columbia is a chili challenge that lots of local businesses take part in, including Zimmer Communications, Inside Columbia's parent company. It’s a rootin’ tootin’ good time! 2 to 6 p.m.; bgc-columbia.org