TO-DO LIST

Your curated guide of what to do in Columbia this month.

Calling all aspiring photographers! Vidwest Studios is hosting an introductory studio photography class in collaboration with Daniel Boone Regional Library. Amateur photographers age 15 and older can reserve their spot on the library’s website. Attendees will learn the basics of digital photography, lighting techniques and working with models.

1-4 p.m., April 15, Vidwest Studios, free, events.dbrl.org, 423-742-1429

Visual Art & Design Showcase

The 2023 showcase is a chance to see art pieces from about 50 MU students. It will feature a variety of art styles and expres- sions, including works of photojournalism, graphic design, architectural drawing, theater set design, painting, sculpting, textile and apparel design, mixed media and digital storytelling. The best work is awarded $8,000 in professional development funds.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 22, Columbia Art League, free, 882-5979

Hello, Spring! Art & Artisan Market

Spend a Sunday welcoming spring and exploring local art and small businesses at Stoney Creek Hotel. Hosted by art gallery Curations573, the market will feature a wide range of products from local vendors. Rain or shine, you can get your shopping fix in. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 30, Stoney Creek Hotel, free, 442-6400

Unbound Book Festival

The annual free festival returns April 20-23. See Vox’s coverage on p.18 and unboundbook festival.com for more information.

CIVIC History on Elm

Benjamin Moore, winner of the 2022 Missouri History Book Award, will host an author talk to discuss The Names of John Gergen: Immigrant Identities in Early 20th Century St. Louis. The book will be on sale at the Richard Bookstore located in the State Historical Society of Missouri, and Moore will be signing copies. Noon to 1 p.m., April 11, State Historical Society of Missouri Center for Missouri Studies, free, 747-6366

Columbia Earth Day Festival

Go (shaw)tree, it’s your birthday. Come party for the planet at the Columbia Earth Day Festival at Peace Park. There will be

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live music, children’s activities and gardening tips galore. Noon to 7 p.m., April 23, Peace Park, free, 875-0539

Food

Xtreme Bar Bingo

It’s time to take your favorite bar activity to the next level. Dive Bar is hosting a no cost, no cover night of fun with nine rounds of bingo. Bring your friends for a chance to win deluxe prizes, including Visa gift cards and tickets to sporting events. Join the Dive Bar on Business Loop to see if you will be lucky enough to shout “bingo!” 7-9 p.m., April 13, Dive Bar, free, 607-9523

Big Wheels

Looking to spend your lunch break helping the community? Meals on Wheels of Columbia’s annual fundraiser Big Wheels is catering and delivering Panera box lunches all over town. This organization serves lunches five days a week to seniors and individuals with disabilities. Order at least three boxes for delivery by April 19 to