Ozark Culture & FolkloreMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | August 16–December 9 | 10:00–10:50amAt Missouri Southern State University (3950 E Newman Rd)Spend your lunch hour diving into the culture and folklore of the Ozarks during this course! Go beyond the Ozarks' infamous meth labs and puppy mills, and explore border wars, bald knobbers, Harold Bell Wright, stills, […]

Literature of the OzarksMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | August 16–December 9 | 11:00–11:50amAt Missouri Southern State University (3950 E Newman Rd)Spend your lunch hour learning about the writers, literature, and culture of the Ozark region during this course! Consider the concept and practice of local color, regionalist writing, and the contemporary expansions of bioregionalism and cultural […]

Ozark Culture & FolkloreMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | August 16–December 9 | 12:00–12:50pmAt Missouri Southern State University (3950 E Newman Rd)Spend your lunch hour diving into the culture and folklore of the Ozarks during this course! Go beyond the Ozarks' infamous meth labs and puppy mills, and explore border wars, bald knobbers, Harold Bell Wright, stills, […]

Holiday Tree Trail at Mercy ParkNovember 30–December 31, 2021At Mercy Park (28th St and S Picher Ave)‘Tis the season for Joplin Parks and Recreation's annual Holiday Tree Trail – a collection of Christmas trees decorated by area businesses and organizations displayed at Mercy Park. Gather your family and friends, admire this local winter wonderland, and vote […]

Ladies' Night Out (Ages 18+)Tuesdays | Until 8:00pm At Firehouse Pottery-Joplin (112 S Main St)Ladies! Gather your girls and enjoy a creative evening with Firehouse Pottery-Joplin. Ladies enjoy free studio fees until 8:00pm on Tuesdays. More information: Charity Hawkins, firehousepotteryjoplin@gmail.com, 417.553.0671.

Tuesday Oil, Acrylic, & Watercolor Come & GoTuesdays | 2:00–5:00pm At Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)Calling all “big kids" for a weekly drop-in painting class for adults! Decide when to come and how long to stay. With up to 3 hours of painting time, you can both accomplish and enjoy more […]

Creation Station – Online! (Ages 6-11)Tuesdays | 4:00pm Via ZoomEveryone’s favorite afternoon class is back! Register your child today and receive a Zoom link to join the fun. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited in this popular class. Register by emailing sclements@spivaarts.org. Sponsored by Dr. John and Joy Cragin. Free and open to the public. […]

Downtown Lighting Celebration Tuesday, November 30 | 5:00–8:30pm In Downtown Joplin (Main St) Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of festivities hosted by the Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau, Joplin Parks and Recreation, and Downtown Joplin Alliance! Additional details to come. Free and open to the public. More information: Lori Haun, info@downtownjoplin.com, 417.501.9649.

Holiday Tree Trail Kick-Off CeremonyTuesday, November 30 | 6:00–8:00pmAt Mercy Park (28th St and S Picher Ave)Head to Mercy Park to celebrate this year's Holiday Tree Trail and see all the featured Christmas trees! Each tree is provided and decorated by a local business or organization. Admire them all and vote for your favorite before December […]

Holiday Tree Trail at Mercy ParkNovember 30–December 31, 2021At Mercy Park (28th St and S Picher Ave)‘Tis the season for Joplin Parks and Recreation's annual Holiday Tree Trail – a collection of Christmas trees decorated by area businesses and organizations displayed at Mercy Park. Gather your family and friends, admire this local winter wonderland, and vote […]

Ozark Culture & FolkloreMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | August 16–December 9 | 10:00–10:50amAt Missouri Southern State University (3950 E Newman Rd)Spend your lunch hour diving into the culture and folklore of the Ozarks during this course! Go beyond the Ozarks' infamous meth labs and puppy mills, and explore border wars, bald knobbers, Harold Bell Wright, stills, […]

Literature of the OzarksMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | August 16–December 9 | 11:00–11:50amAt Missouri Southern State University (3950 E Newman Rd)Spend your lunch hour learning about the writers, literature, and culture of the Ozark region during this course! Consider the concept and practice of local color, regionalist writing, and the contemporary expansions of bioregionalism and cultural […]

Ozark Culture & FolkloreMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | August 16–December 9 | 12:00–12:50pmAt Missouri Southern State University (3950 E Newman Rd)Spend your lunch hour diving into the culture and folklore of the Ozarks during this course! Go beyond the Ozarks' infamous meth labs and puppy mills, and explore border wars, bald knobbers, Harold Bell Wright, stills, […]

Wednesday Oil, Acrylic, & Watercolor Come & GoWednesdays | 2:00–5:00pm At Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)Calling all “big kids" for a weekly drop-in painting class for adults! Decide when to come and how long to stay. With up to 3 hours of painting time, you can both accomplish and enjoy more […]

Wine'd Down WednesdayWednesdays | 5:00–9:00pmAt Create N Sip Studios (223 W 3rd St) Create N Sip Studios is combining the best of both worlds with their Canvas and Home Decor DIY Event! Choose the project that works for you. Prices vary depending on chosen project. Cost: $28–$58. More information: John Coleman, coleman@creatensip.com, 417.680.5434.

Opening Reception: Connections by MSSU Art SeniorsWednesday, December 1 | 5:30pmAt Missouri Southern State University, Spiva Art Gallery (3950 E Newman Rd)Celebrate the accomplishments of three MSSU senior art majors and see the culmination of their hard work and studies during this come-and-go reception! Connections is comprised of three individual exhibits from three graduating students: Home […]

Six Who Were ThereWednesday–Sunday | December 1–5 | 7:30pm (Sunday 2:30pm)At Joplin Little Theatre (3009 W 1st St)Take part in the spirit of the season with Joplin Little Theatre's production of Six Who Were There! A meaningful, warm play, Six Who Were There is a beautifully simplistic production in which six different people recount their own version of […]

Holiday Tree Trail at Mercy ParkNovember 30–December 31, 2021At Mercy Park (28th St and S Picher Ave)‘Tis the season for Joplin Parks and Recreation's annual Holiday Tree Trail – a collection of Christmas trees decorated by area businesses and organizations displayed at Mercy Park. Gather your family and friends, admire this local winter wonderland, and vote […]

Memories in the MakingThursdays | Noon–2:00pmAt Spiva Center for the Arts (222 W 3rd St)This art experience is centered on the expression of creativity through painting for those dealing with memory loss. No prior art experience necessary. Free and open to the public. More information: Jade Henning, jhenning@spivaarts.org, 417.623.0183.

The Life and Adventures of Santa ClausThursday–Sunday | December 2–5 & 9–12 | 6:30pm (Sundays 1:00pm)At Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre (2466 W Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO)Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre proudly presents The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, a holiday play that explores the origins of Father Christmas. Have you ever wondered where Santa […]

Craft + Canvas (Ages 21+)First Thursdays | 6:30–9:30pmAt Chaos Brewing (112 S Main St)A night of craft beers from Chaos Brewery and creativity with Create N Sip Studios. Enjoy tasty drinks as you create your own work of art by following step-by-step instructions – no experience necessary. Each participant will be provided with one drink […]

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The MusicalThursday–Sunday | December 2–5 | 7:00pm (Saturday & Sunday 2:00)At Ozark Christian College Chapel (1111 N Main St)Ozark Christian College presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, a buoyant musical adaptation of Barbara Robinson's touching, classic novel! The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. […]

Now What / What Now (Ages 18+)Thursday, December 2 | 7:30pmAt Missouri Southern State University, Bud Walton Black Box Theatre (3950 E Newman Rd)Join MOSO Theatre for the fourth performance of their 2021-2022 season, a student-devised show titled Now What / What Now! This free performance explores the effects of the pandemic on mental health. Free and […]

Six Who Were ThereWednesday–Sunday | December 1–5 | 7:30pm (Sunday 2:30pm)At Joplin Little Theatre (3009 W 1st St)Take part in the spirit of the season with Joplin Little Theatre's production of Six Who Were There! A meaningful, warm play, Six Who Were There is a beautifully simplistic production in which six different people recount their own version of […]

Comedy Open MicThursdays | 8:00pmAt Brew Pub & Parlor (813 S Main St)Pratt Presents invites you to listen to some great local comedy or try your latest stand-up routine at Brew Pub & Parlor! Free and open to the public. More information: Travis Pratt, traviscpratt@gmail.com.

Holiday Tree Trail at Mercy ParkNovember 30–December 31, 2021At Mercy Park (28th St and S Picher Ave)‘Tis the season for Joplin Parks and Recreation's annual Holiday Tree Trail – a collection of Christmas trees decorated by area businesses and organizations displayed at Mercy Park. Gather your family and friends, admire this local winter wonderland, and vote […]

Ozark Culture & FolkloreMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | August 16–December 9 | 10:00–10:50amAt Missouri Southern State University (3950 E Newman Rd)Spend your lunch hour diving into the culture and folklore of the Ozarks during this course! Go beyond the Ozarks' infamous meth labs and puppy mills, and explore border wars, bald knobbers, Harold Bell Wright, stills, […]

Spiva Art Class at The ROCC Fridays | 10:00–11:00am At The ROCC (1402 S Main St) The Recovery Outreach Community Center (ROCC), a community center that provides peer recovery support services, is partnering with Spiva Center for the Arts for weekly art classes! Join them every Friday at 10:00am and express yourself, regardless of your […]

Literature of the OzarksMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | August 16–December 9 | 11:00–11:50amAt Missouri Southern State University (3950 E Newman Rd)Spend your lunch hour learning about the writers, literature, and culture of the Ozark region during this course! Consider the concept and practice of local color, regionalist writing, and the contemporary expansions of bioregionalism and cultural […]

Art Lessons at Local Color Art Gallery with Roxenne KendallFirst and Third Fridays | 11:00am–4:30pmAt Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)Learn the basics of watercolor, colored pencils, and micron inks with artist Roxenne Kendall during one to two-hour, private or group lessons! Ages 5 to 95 are welcome to participate. Registration […]

Ozark Culture & FolkloreMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | August 16–December 9 | 12:00–12:50pmAt Missouri Southern State University (3950 E Newman Rd)Spend your lunch hour diving into the culture and folklore of the Ozarks during this course! Go beyond the Ozarks' infamous meth labs and puppy mills, and explore border wars, bald knobbers, Harold Bell Wright, stills, […]

Date Night Fridays | Until 8:00pmAt Firehouse Pottery-Joplin (112 S Main St)Looking for something different to do on a Friday night? Firehouse Pottery-Joplin has something just for you. Friday nights are date night with 2-for-1 studio fees until 8:00pm for all couples. More information: Charity Hawkins, firehousepotteryjoplin@gmail.com, 417.553.0671.

Olde World Christmas Market Opening GalaFriday, December 3 | 5:30–7:30pmAt Grace Episcopal Church (820 Howard St, Carthage, MO)Be among the first to see and purchase work from the Olde World Christmas Market's many talented artists! These hand-crafted items are curated for your distinctive gift-giving and your participation not only supports local artists but missions in […]

The Life and Adventures of Santa ClausThursday–Sunday | December 2–5 & 9–12 | 6:30pm (Sundays 1:00pm)At Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre (2466 W Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO)Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre proudly presents The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, a holiday play that explores the origins of Father Christmas. Have you ever wondered where Santa […]

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The MusicalThursday–Sunday | December 2–5 | 7:00pm (Saturday & Sunday 2:00)At Ozark Christian College Chapel (1111 N Main St)Ozark Christian College presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, a buoyant musical adaptation of Barbara Robinson's touching, classic novel! The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. […]

Six Who Were ThereWednesday–Sunday | December 1–5 | 7:30pm (Sunday 2:30pm)At Joplin Little Theatre (3009 W 1st St)Take part in the spirit of the season with Joplin Little Theatre's production of Six Who Were There! A meaningful, warm play, Six Who Were There is a beautifully simplistic production in which six different people recount their own version of […]

Holiday Tree Trail at Mercy ParkNovember 30–December 31, 2021At Mercy Park (28th St and S Picher Ave)‘Tis the season for Joplin Parks and Recreation's annual Holiday Tree Trail – a collection of Christmas trees decorated by area businesses and organizations displayed at Mercy Park. Gather your family and friends, admire this local winter wonderland, and vote […]

Olde World Christmas MarketSaturday, December 4 | 9:00am–3:00pmAt Grace Episcopal Church (820 Howard St, Carthage, MO)Shop a wide variety of handmade gifts, crafted by local artists! Find one-of-a-kind jewelry, soaps, paintings, knitted accessories, wood carvings, and more. Your participation not only supports area artists but missions in Haiti. Free and open to the public. More […]

11th Annual Christmas Craft BazaarSaturday, December 4 | 9:00am–4:00pmAt First Presbyterian Church (115 W Chestnut, Carthage, MO)Holiday shopping has never been easier with First Presbyterian Church's 11th Annual Christmas Craft Bazaar! Find a wide selection of handmade items for everyone on your list. Plus, kids between the ages of four and 12 can make their […]

2021 Post Art Library Holiday Tea featuring The Opus 76 QuartetSaturday, December 4 | 10:00–10:45am & 2:00–3:00pmAt Post Art Library, Post Reading Room (1901 E 20th St)This year, Post Art Library (PAL) partnered with Pro Musica and Joplin Public Library to bring The Opus 76 Quartet to the library for their annual Holiday Tea! Join […]

Joplin Empire MarketSaturdays | 10:00am–2:00pmJoplin Empire Market (931 E 4th St)The Joplin Empire Market is the place to find the best in locally grown produce, gourmet foodstuffs, and handmade artisan goods. Housed in a historic brick building adjacent to downtown, this indoor/outdoor public market is one of Joplin’s favorite gathering spots. Curbside ordering is available and […]

Fourth Annual Holiday MarketSaturdays | November 20–December 18 | 10:00am–2:00pmAt Joplin Empire Market (931 E 4th St)'Tis the season for Joplin Empire Market's annual Holiday Market! On November 20th and every Saturday leading up to Christmas, find additional artisan vendors in Hall 3, purchase your favorite gourmet foods and handcrafted items, enjoy holiday tunes, and get […]

Connect2Culture Pop-Up Box OfficeSaturday, December 4 | 10:00am–2:00pmAt Joplin Empire Market (931 E 4th St)Prefer to buy tickets to one of Connect2Culture's performances in person? Visit the pop-up box office at Joplin Empire Market to buy offline. Season tickets, as well as individual tickets, will be available. Click here to learn more about C2C's Curtains […]

Agents of DiscoverySaturday, December 4 | 10:30am–2:30pmAt Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center (201 Riviera Dr)Looking for a unique way to explore and learn about Missouri’s outdoors? Check out the free mobile gaming app, Agents of Discovery! The Missouri Department of Conservation is partnering with the app to help the public explore natural areas by completing […]

Vintage Upcycled Snowmen (Ages 14+) Saturday, December 4 | 1:00–3:00pm At Spiva Center for the Arts (222 W 3rd St) These adorable snowmen are made with unique vintage materials that have been carefully collected over time. Don’t miss this fun class because of limited space – register now! Registration required; register online at spivaarts.org/product/vintage-upcycled-snowmen-with-brenda-hayes. Cost: […]

12th Anniversary: A Seasonal Choral FlourishSaturday, December 4 | 1:00pm & 7:30pmAt St. Peter’s the Apostle Catholic Church (812 Pearl Ave)This highly-anticipated, annual performance by the Missouri Southern State University Choral Department, under the direction of Dr. David Sharlow, celebrates the beginning of the holiday season! The concert features the Missouri Southern Chamber Singers and […]

Winter Wonderland Just DessertsSaturday, December 4 | 1:00pm & 6:00pmAt Joplin High School Performing Arts Center (2104 Indiana Ave)Delicious desserts and fantastic musical performances – all for a good cause! Support Joplin High School’s show choirs during this popular, annual fundraiser. Cost: Individual Seat $10, VIP Table $120. More information: Monica Reynolds, JHSshowchoirs@gmail.com, 417.625.5230.

2021 Post Art Library Holiday Tea featuring The Opus 76 QuartetSaturday, December 4 | 10:00–10:45am & 2:00–3:00pmAt Post Art Library, Post Reading Room (1901 E 20th St)This year, Post Art Library (PAL) partnered with Pro Musica and Joplin Public Library to bring The Opus 76 Quartet to the library for their annual Holiday Tea! Join […]

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The MusicalThursday–Sunday | December 2–5 | 7:00pm (Saturday & Sunday 2:00)At Ozark Christian College Chapel (1111 N Main St)Ozark Christian College presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, a buoyant musical adaptation of Barbara Robinson's touching, classic novel! The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. […]

Glass Ornaments Class (Ages 14+) Saturday, December 4 | 2:30–4:30pm At Spiva Center for the Arts (222 W 3rd St) Prepare for the holidays by creating a beautiful, fused glass ornament! No matter your level of adventure, you're bound to enjoy creating with professional glass artist, Jane McCaulley. Registration required; register online at spivaarts.org/product/glass-ornaments-with-jane-mccaulley. Cost: […]

Astronomy: Wonders of the Night SkySaturday, December 4 | 6:00–8:30pmAt George Washington Carver National Monument (5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO)Did you know that George Washington Carver National Monument’s largest resource is the night sky? Learn about celestial navigation, star stories, and the effects of light pollution! This program will include an outdoors constellation tour. Please […]

Winter Wonderland Just DessertsSaturday, December 4 | 1:00pm & 6:00pmAt Joplin High School Performing Arts Center (2104 Indiana Ave)Delicious desserts and fantastic musical performances – all for a good cause! Support Joplin High School’s show choirs during this popular, annual fundraiser. Cost: $120 per VIP table, $10 per seat. More information: Monica Reynolds, JHSshowchoirs@gmail.com, 417.625.5230.

The Life and Adventures of Santa ClausThursday–Sunday | December 2–5 & 9–12 | 6:30pm (Sundays 1:00pm)At Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre (2466 W Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO)Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre proudly presents The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, a holiday play that explores the origins of Father Christmas. Have you ever wondered where Santa […]

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The MusicalThursday–Sunday | December 2–5 | 7:00pm (Saturday & Sunday 2:00)At Ozark Christian College Chapel (1111 N Main St)Ozark Christian College presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, a buoyant musical adaptation of Barbara Robinson's touching, classic novel! The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. […]

Six Who Were ThereWednesday–Sunday | December 1–5 | 7:30pm (Sunday 2:30pm)At Joplin Little Theatre (3009 W 1st St)Take part in the spirit of the season with Joplin Little Theatre's production of Six Who Were There! A meaningful, warm play, Six Who Were There is a beautifully simplistic production in which six different people recount their own version of […]

12th Anniversary: A Seasonal Choral FlourishSaturday, December 4 | 1:00pm & 7:30pmAt St. Peter’s the Apostle Catholic Church (812 Pearl Ave)This highly-anticipated, annual performance by the Missouri Southern State University Choral Department, under the direction of Dr. David Sharlow, celebrates the beginning of the holiday season! The concert features the Missouri Southern Chamber Singers and […]

Holiday Tree Trail at Mercy ParkNovember 30–December 31, 2021At Mercy Park (28th St and S Picher Ave)‘Tis the season for Joplin Parks and Recreation's annual Holiday Tree Trail – a collection of Christmas trees decorated by area businesses and organizations displayed at Mercy Park. Gather your family and friends, admire this local winter wonderland, and vote […]

The Life and Adventures of Santa ClausThursday–Sunday | December 2–5 & 9–12 | 6:30pm (Sundays 1:00pm)At Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre (2466 W Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO)Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre proudly presents The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, a holiday play that explores the origins of Father Christmas. Have you ever wondered where Santa […]

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The MusicalThursday–Sunday | December 2–5 | 7:00pm (Saturday & Sunday 2:00)At Ozark Christian College Chapel (1111 N Main St)Ozark Christian College presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, a buoyant musical adaptation of Barbara Robinson's touching, classic novel! The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. […]

Six Who Were ThereWednesday–Sunday | December 1–5 | 7:30pm (Sunday 2:30pm)At Joplin Little Theatre (3009 W 1st St)Take part in the spirit of the season with Joplin Little Theatre's production of Six Who Were There! A meaningful, warm play, Six Who Were There is a beautifully simplistic production in which six different people recount their own version of […]

Open Mic Comedy NightSundays | 9:00pm (Sign-Up 8:30pm)At Blackthorn Pizza & Pub (510 S Joplin Ave)Join Joplin Comedy and try out your latest stand-up routine or take in the acts of local comedians, all while enjoying tasty pizza from Blackthorn Pizza & Pub. Age restrictions: 18+ until 10:00pm. 21+ from 10:00pm until close. Free and […]