Good morning, Columbia.

The city invites Missouri residents aged 18+ to enter the Capture Columbia photo contest by submitting pictures of landmarks until 5 p.m. April 30.

Top entries will be chosen by the finance department, with public voting from May 6-10 and winners featured in the 2027 city budget.

At the Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Membership Breakfast on April 3, five local businesses were recognized as finalists for Small Business of the Year, with the winner to be named at the conclusion of Small Business Week (May 4-7).

Mizzou alumnus and comedian Greg Warren will headline his Impulse Buy Tour (tickets available online) at the Missouri Theatre on Friday, Apr.

10 at 7 p.m. in Columbia.

Battle High is hosting its annual Battle for the Ages fundraiser to support school events and students; the event is organized by Spartan Alliance (the high school’s version of a PTA) and will bring the community together soon.

Student leaders from five multicultural organizations held a town hall Monday night at Mizzou to voice concerns after recent funding cuts.

They called on university officials to boost support for multicultural programs.

Columbia Public Library will plant over 10 native prairie and woodland species as part of a sustainability project at its facility.

The initiative is set to boost local biodiversity in the community.

Columbia will host several Earth Month celebrations for residents to learn, experience and celebrate sustainability.

The events will be held at local venues throughout the month.

The Columbia City Council approved a new Downtown Ambassador Program to boost safety downtown — the $504,390.03 annual cost is split equally among the city, MU, and the Downtown Community Improvement District.

The unarmed ambassadors will patrol on foot and by bicycle and help with outreach today.

Construction of the Public Safety Childcare Center for Boone County first responders fell a month behind schedule due to winter weather and is now set to open in August.

The 10,000 sqft facility will initially serve 24 children (with plans to expand to 96) and support local public safety families.

Columbia College will host a free naloxone education and distribution event on Apr.

9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Bixby Auditorium at the Brouder Science Center, offering training on spotting opioid overdoses and using Narcan.

Honeysuckle Removal Volunteer Event

4-6 p.m. — Kiwanis Park — Free admission — Make a difference by helping remove invasive honeysuckle in Kiwanis Park.

How to Train Your Dragon - In Concert

7-10 p.m. — Missouri Theatre — VIP packages available — Experience the magic of animation and music as you dive into the world of dragons.

Greg Warren Live

7-10 p.m. — Missouri Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of comedy with Greg Warren in Columbia, MO.

Of Sea and Stone: Uncorked Wine Tasting & Dinner

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Cooper's Ridge Event Venue — Not specified — Experience an evening of fine wine and live music from the Folk-Americana duo, Of Sea and Stone.

Bored Teachers Comedy Tour

3-5 p.m. — Missouri Theatre — VIP packages available — Enjoy a hilarious evening with the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour featuring premium seating options.

Intro to Woodworking Class

5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Learn the basics of woodworking while creating your own small project.

Pat Metheny Concert

7-10 p.m. — Missouri Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary sounds of Pat Metheny live in Columbia, MO.

Katie & The Honky Tonks Concert

9:00 – 11:59 PM — Cafe Berlin — Cost info unavailable — Experience the heartfelt tunes of country music with Katie and the Honky Tonks as they perform live.

Improv Theater Class

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — TRYPS Children's Theater — Check for pricing — Explore the fundamentals of improv through engaging games and creative challenges.

DJ Requiem

2:30-4:00 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an afternoon of beats as DJ Requiem spins the decks.