Good morning, Columbia.

Tonight, The District’s Flavors Food Tour lets guests sample Columbia’s diverse cuisine and meet local restaurant chefs—tickets cost $60 per guest and the event runs from 6-8 p.m. The tour will travel through downtown streets and alleys to explore hidden culinary spots—participants will discover new local favorites.

A new restaurant named Curry-osity is breaking ground on West Broadway and will serve Indian cuisine along with Indo-Chinese fusion dishes, samplers, and street food appetizers — it will also feature a bar.

The eatery will open later this month — more menu details will be announced soon.

Residents along Ash Street are organizing a protest on April 9 from 4 to 5 p.m. to oppose the city's improvement project that includes wider sidewalks, a bike lane, and tree removal — 65 residents attended an open house last week and the city will accept public input until April 4.

MU Health Care said stalled negotiations mean Anthem customers may soon see their insurance plans falter.

Road work on U.S. 63 south of Moberly to the Boone County line will resume the week of April 1—Schneider Electric announced its Columbia plant will expand as part of a $700 million national investment—and no-excuse absentee voting opened in Boone County for the April 8 municipal election at the Boone County Government Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Dr. Zhivegas Live Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. | The Blue Note | Ticket prices vary | Experience an energetic performance by Dr. Zhivegas in the heart of Columbia.

Gimme Gimme Disco Dance Party

7-11:30 p.m. | Rose Music Hall | Cost TBA | Dance the night away to ABBA hits and classic disco tunes from the 70s and 80s.

Wild And Scenic Film Festival

1:30-5:30 p.m. | The Blue Note | Tickets starting at $29 | Experience the energy and excitement of the Wild and Scenic Film Festival live in Columbia.

Threads: Sewing & Costume Design Class

5 PM – 6 PM — TRYPS Children's Theater — Check website for pricing — Learn the basics of sewing and costume design over 8 weeks with fun projects to take home.

Grease Auditions

Apr 1-2 — TRYPS Children's Theater — Registration required — Showcase your talent at auditions for the summer production of Grease!

Missouri State Bears vs. Missouri Tigers Softball

5-9 p.m. — Mizzou Softball Field — Free entry — Catch the exciting showdown between local softball rivals Missouri State Bears and Missouri Tigers.

Drake Milligan Concert

8 PM — Rose Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of live music with Drake Milligan in Columbia, MO.

Missouri Startup Weekend

Friday, Apr 11th — 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM — EquipmentShare - Corporate Office — $0-89.99 — Unleash your billion-dollar startup idea with expert mentors and networking opportunities over a weekend of innovation.

Introduction to Machine Embroidery Class

10 a.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Learn to create an embroidered patch using the Melco Bravo embroidery machine in this hands-on class.

Stavros Halkias Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket info unavailable — Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian Stavros Halkias, known for his unique comedic style.