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- ArtsFiesta! is tonight (5/4) from 6 to 9 at Founders Park in downtown Springfield. The festival, hosted by the Springfield Sister Cities Association, will feature authentic Mariachi music from Springfield’s sister city, Tlaquepaque, Mexico, Mexican dance, games for children and more. Admission is $5. Take lawn chairs. To learn more, www.peacethroughpeople.org.
- The William H. Darr School of Agriculture’s Spring Plant Sale continues today (5/4) from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm in the Karls Hall Greenhouse on the MSU campus. For more information, missouristate.edu.
- Celebrate African Culture in the Ozarks at the Africa in the Ozarks Festival, which runs through Sunday in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. For a schedule of events, http://afriqueaya.org.
- Switchfoot will perform with special guest, the Rocket Summer tonight (5/4) at 8 at the Gillioz Theatre. For tickets, www.gillioz.org.
- Artsfest on Walnut Street is tomorrow (5/5) from 10 to 6 and Sunday (5/6) from 10 to 5. There will be more than 140 artists from across the country, food, an interactive kid’s area and lots of performances. Admission is $5 at the gate—children five and under get in free. For a performance schedule and more information about the festival, www.springfieldartsfest.org.
- Shepherd of the Hills Humane Society in Branson will host the 2ndannual Derby Day for Strays tomorrow (5/5) at 5 pm at the Pointe Royale Clubhouse. Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door. The evening will feature a variety of events including a Racing for Strays casino, gourmet Derby-themed food, a live Derby watch party and live and silent auctions. For ticket information, (417) 230-6377.
- The Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery in Branson will present the program “Whip-poor-wills and Woodcocks” tomorrow night (5/5) at 7. To register, (417) 334-4865, ext. 0.
- The Greater Springfield Farmers’ Market opens tomorrow morning (5/5) at 8:30 in the southeast corner of the Battlefield Mall parking lot.
- The C-Street Market is open tomorrow morning (5/5) from 8 to noon near the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge on Commercial Street.
- The Farmer’s Market of the Ozarks is hosting a Salad Spin-Off Event tomorrow (5/5) from 7:30 am to 1 pm. There will be live music, and local chefs and market vendors will conduct cooking demonstrations throughout the day and offer culinary advice. For more information, www.loveyourfarmer.com.
- Tomorrow (5/5) is Kids’ Fishing Day from 6:30 am to 8:15 pm at Bennett Spring Hatchery and State Park near Lebanon. Kids are encouraged to bring their own fishing equipment, but some will be available. A variety of educational seminars will be held throughout the day. For more information, 417-532-4418.
- A one-mile walk to raise awareness and bring families together to support those with special needs in our community will start tomorrow morning (5/5) at Delaware Elementary in Springfield. Registration starts at 9 and the walk at 10. For details, 209-3374.
- Grupo Latino Americano will host the Cinco De Mayo Festival tomorrow (5/5) from 3 to 8 pm at Elfindale Center. There will be live entertainment, games, authentic Mexican food for purchase and more. Admission is free.
- The Discovery Center will celebrate Japan Children’s Day tomorrow (5/5) from 9 am to 6 pm. Learn about Japanese culture, create origami, make flags and paper dolls and more. For details, 862-9910.
- Equine Fest will be held tomorrow and Sunday (5/5-5/6) at the Howell County Fairgrounds in West Plains. Admission is $3 for anyone six and over. For more information, tombstonevillage@centurylink.net.
- The Library Center will host a grand opening for its story garden tomorrow morning (5/5) at 10. For details, 882-0714
- The Four Wheel Jamboree Nationals will be held tomorrow and Sunday (5/5-5/6) at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. For more information, www.4wheeljamboree.com or 317-236-6515.
- The Ozark Gateway Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale tomorrow (5/5) from 8 am to 2 pm at the Powers Museum in Carthage, 1617 W. Oak St. For more information, 417-358-2158.
- A Patron’s Party, followed by the Wine Auction and Gala, to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association will be held tomorrow (5/5) starting at 4 at the OzAir Charter Service Hangar at the Springfield-Branson National Airport. To purchase tickets, 800-272-3900.
- The Primitive Skills Series at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center continues Sunday (5/6) with a Flint Knapping Demonstration. Watch as Primitive Skills Specialist Don Brink transforms simple rocks into artistic and functional points. Stop by anytime between 1 and 3. To learn more, 888-4237.
- Big Smith will hold their last shows in Springfield as part of their Farewell Tour Sunday (5/6) at 3 and 7 at the Gillioz Theatre. For ticket information, 863-7843 or www.gillioz.org.