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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
Jan 30 2025 at 8 a.m.
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Top Picks
January 31–February 16: Waitress
Landers Theater
This
production by Springfield Little Theatre features music by Sarah
Bareilles and is based on the movie of the same name. It tells the story
of a pie-maker with big dreams. Springfield Little Theatre describes
the show as “the perfect recipe of love, resilience and delicious
music.”
February 1: Matt Mathews: Boujee on a Budget Tour
Gillioz Theatre
Comedian Matt Mathews has become a stand-up rising star after gaining notoriety
on social media for his hilarious posts and 4.8 million TikTok
followers. This is his second tour, and the first sold out 100 days at
venues across the country.
January 30: Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations
Hammons Hall
This Broadway musical is inspired by the real-life journey of beloved quintet and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Temptations. It’s been nominated for 12 Tony Awards and won in 2019 for Best Choreography. It features familiar tunes from The Temptations, like “My Girl” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.” This show is part of the 2025 Great Southern Bank Broadway Season.
This Week
February 1: Moxie Flix: Spirited Away
Moxie Cinema
If you aren’t already in love with the magic of Spirited Away, the 2003 Academy Award winner for Best Animated Feature, now’s your chance to see what all the fuss is about. It’s playing as part of the Moxie Flix series at Moxie Cinema.
January 31–February 2: Lake Life Expo
Springfield Expo Center
It’s never too early to start planning all your on-the-lake fun for next summer. The annual Lake Life Expo lets you browse boats, lake toys, outdoor living items, real estate and lake house décor vendors.
February 4: Trivia Night at the Judy
The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts
Springfield Little Theatre holds a handful of trivia night events each year, all of them benefiting the Springfield Little Theatre Education Department.
Coming Up
February 8: Murder Mystery Dinner
The Ozark Mill at Finley Farms
Witness a live and interactive murder mystery experience while you dine on a three-course Italian meal. This is a family-friendly event, and the storyline is called “The Mob Wife Murder.”
February 14: Barn Dance
Sycamore Creek Family Ranch
Shake a leg with your sweetie at Sycamore Creek Family Ranch’s monthly Barn Dance event. The event includes two-stepping, line dancing and more—and it’s perfect for seasoned dancers and beginners alike.
February 14: Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson
Aetos Center for the Performing Arts
Michael Jackson fans, this one’s for you. See examples of Jackson’s career highlights and top hits, with dance choreographed by Jackson collaborator Lavelle Smith Jr.
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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!
