Photo courtesy ShutterstockLots of live shows at venues big and small this week!
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This Week in Springfield, Missouri
Find the best things to do this weekend in Springfield and around southwest Missouri.
by Katie Pollock Estes
Feb 20 2025 at 8 a.m.
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February 13–20
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Top Picks
February 21–March 2: Rent
Craig Hall Balcony Theatre
Missouri State University’s theatre students perform Broadway favorite, Rent. The play (which has won several Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama) follows young struggling artists in New York City navigating life’s struggles.
February 21: Improvised Mystery Hour
Mother’s Brewing Company
Come for comedy in a unique setting as The Mystery Hour takes its show to the barrel room at Mother’s Brewing Company for a bit of improv and a lot of laughs. The guest is Greg Williams of Generations Village, and the featured musician is R&B artist Annie.
February 22: Jerry Seinfeld Live
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has been making audiences laugh since his stand-up debut in 1976. Since then he’s become known not just for stand-up but also for his long-running 1990s series Seinfeld.
Through–March 2: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The Historic Fox Theatre
This musical comedy performed by Springfield Contemporary Theatre tells the story of a Texas brothel, the town around it and a do-gooder who tries to bring it down.
This Week
February 20: Vintage & Virtuoso
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
It’s all about South America at this delicious event supporting the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Endowment. You’ll taste food from Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Chile during a multi-course meal that’s paired with South American wines. This event is for ages 21 and older.
February 20–23: Celebration of Tastes
Big Cedar Lodge
It’s the 31st year for this delicious winter food-and-wine celebration at Big Cedar Lodge. There are numerous events you can sign up for, like wine receptions, wine-centric events featuring live music, multi-course wine pairing dinners, wine-pairing lessons and more. You can even get active with the yoga and wine event.
February 22: Hot Winter Fun Big Show
Hughes Brothers Theatre
Several Branson acts come together every winter for one big production in the middle of Branson’s off-season. The lineup includes favorites like Legends in Concert, SIX, Motown Downtown and a bunch more.
February 22: Sertoma Chili Cookoff
Springfield Exposition Center
This annual fundraiser is a day packed with live music and tons of samples of homemade chili. Guests get to vote for their favorites. There’s even a Texas Hold’em tournament. Proceeds support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield.
February 23: Love and Theft
Aetos Center for the Performing Arts
See country music duo Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson perform favorites like their hit single “Runaway.” You can also purchase VIP-level tickets to get access to a fan meet-and-greet.
February 23: Sunday Supper Club
Good Spirits & Co. Headquarters
This monthly event at the Good Spirits & Co. Headquarters always features a multi-course meal using seasonal ingredients, excellent cocktails and an atmosphere that’s an absolute vibe.
Coming Up
February 26–March 4: Twelfth Night
Wilhoit Theatre at Drury University
See the Drury University theatre students perform William Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, featuring a shipwreck, separated siblings and a love triangle.
February 28: Reed Timmer
Aetos Center for the Performing Arts
If you’re fascinated by weather, you’ll love this event featuring extreme meteorologist and tornado chaser Reed Timmer. You can also purchase VIP-level tickets to get access to a fan meet-and-greet.
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I’m Katie Pollock Estes, and I’m 417’s Editorial Director. I’ve been here almost 19 years, spending my workdays hunting for the best things to do and people to know in the Ozarks—and working with writers to share it all with you. Got a tip? Email me your story ideas for Datebook and 417 Magazine!
