The traveling Broadway show, “Wicked,” is at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts through February 14. For ticket information, 836-7678 or hammonshall.com
The Harlem Globetrotters will be at JQH Arena tonight (2/5) at 7. For ticket information, 836-7678 or missouristatetix.com
The series, “Winter Fridays with Peter,” continues tonight (2/5) at 6:30 at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center. Peter Longley will present “Coral Seas of the Southern Hemisphere.” Admission is free. For more information, 891-1515.
The exhibit, “On the Square: Two Hundred Years at the Center of Everything,” continues through April 30th at the Historic Fox Theatre on Park Central Square. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. To find out more, historymuseumonthesquare.org.
The Lake Life Expo is today through Sunday (2/5-2/7) at the Springfield Expo Center. For details, www.lakelifeexpo.com
The Midwest Regional Beer, Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Festival will be held tomorrow (2/6) from noon to 4 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. For more information, ozarkempirefair.com
The Mid-America Organic Conference continues through tomorrow (2/6) at the University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, featuring hands-on workshops, lectures and more. For more information, www.MOAConference.org
The program, “Let’s Celebrate our History with Books,” for kids six and younger, will be held this morning (2/5) at 10 at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library. Help commemorate Black History Month with stories by great African American authors and illustrators.
First Friday Art Walk is tonight (2/5) from 6 to 9 in downtown Springfield. To learn more, ffaw.org.
A slide show and exhibit celebrating African American heritage and history is at the Park Central Library. To find out more, 836-5652.
The “All American Art Song” recital starts tonight (2/5) at 5:30 in Ellis Recital Hall at Missouri State. Admission is free.
Author Steve Yates, MSU alum and Springfield native, will present a reading tonight (2/5) at 7 in the Plaster Student Union. Admission is free. For details, 836-5418.
The documentary, Evidence of Harm, which looks at the dangers of mercury dental fillings, will be shown tonight (2/5) at 7 at the Plaster Student Union Theatre with a talk-back session afterwards. Admission is free.
The annual “Spread the Red Lunch and Learn” starts at 11:30 this morning (2/5) at Citizens Memorial Hospital. To register for the free event, click here or 417-328-6010.
Acoustic Jam on the Square is held Friday nights at 7:30 at the West Plains Music Store on the square. Take instruments and lawn chairs or just go to listen.
Farmers Market of the Ozarks and the American Heart Association will host the Red Dress Dash at 10 tomorrow morning (2/6). Registration starts at 9. Participants are encouraged to wear a red dress over their winter clothing—some will be provided at the event. It’s free, but $25 if you want a t-shirt. To learn more, springfieldmogoredforwomen.org
Overflow the ‘O is tomorrow (2/6) at Drury University with the Lady Panthers playing at 1 and the Panthers at 3. Tickets are $5 and are good for both games. For more information, 873-6389.
Eureka Springs’ Mardi Gras Parade starts at 2 tomorrow (2/6) on Spring and Main Streets in downtown. And the Mayor’s Ball: Red Carpet Masquerade will be held tomorrow night (2/5) at 7 at the Basin Park Hotel. For details, click here.
The event, “Christos House The Chocolate Factory,” will be held tomorrow (2/6) at The Barn Event Center on Highway 63 on West Plains. Doors open at noon. Sample locally made sweets and take part in an auction. Tasting tickets are $5 for 10. You can also enter a recipe in a chocolate contest. Proceeds benefit women and children impacted by domestic violence. To learn more, 469-1190 or christoshouse.com
Make a handmade craft for Valentine’s Day tonight (2/5) at 7 at the Park Central Library. For more information, 831-1342.
A diverse lineup of educational storytelling presentations will be offered tomorrow (2/6) from 10 to 2:30 at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library. For details, thelibrary.org or 862-0135.
The Springfield Art Museum will host a Family Day tomorrow morning (2/6) from 10 to noon. Stop by for Pop Art activities, art-making, stories and more.
The Springfield Conservation Nature Center’s Conservation Teen Club will hike at Hercules Glades tomorrow (2/6). To find out more or to register, 888-4237.
Play board games and/or color tomorrow afternoon (2/6) from 1 to 4 at the Library Center. Materials will be provided.
The Greater Ozarks Audubon Society will host a Beginners’ Bird Walk tomorrow morning (2/6) from 9 to noon at Lake Springfield. Meet at the Boathouse. For more information, call Greg at 839-5627.
Make a recycled book heart banner during “Crafty DIY” tomorrow afternoon (2/6) at 2 at the Library Station. To register, 616-0683.
Learn the art of tool sharpening during “Old-time Know-how” tomorrow afternoon (2/6) at 3 for adults at the Library Station. For details, 865-1340.
George Washington Carver National Monument will present “Expressions of the Soul” this weekend. See images of Carver’s artwork that he used to convey the sense of serenity and personal rejuvenation. For more information, nps.gov/gwca
Anyone 12 and older is invited to learn how to attract Monarch butterflies and other native species to their yards during the program “Milkweeds and Monarchs” tomorrow afternoon (2/6) at 1 at the Wildcat Glades Audubon Center in Joplin. The cost is $4 for members and $8 for nonmembers. To register, wildcatglades.audubon.org
Joplin Little Theatre, 3008 W. 1st Street, will present “7 Keys to Baldpate” tomorrow night (2/6) at 7:30. For more information, joplinlittletheatre.org
Author and personal historian, Wayne Groner, will present the free class, “How to Write your Memoir or Life Story,” tomorrow morning (2/6) at 10 at the Library Center. To find out more, 417-987-6008.
A Chinese New Year celebration will be held Sunday night (2/7) at 6 with a dinner at Christ Church, 601 S. Walnut. To find out more, 866-5133.
The Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers’ Stream Team 57 will host the annual Crane Creek Clean Up Sunday (2/7) from 9 am to noon. Meet at 9 am at the Crane Broilerfest Park Pavilion for coffee, doughnuts and instructions. For details, 887-1012 or p-goodwin@msn.com
The Mid Town Concert Series will present the Candace L. French Memorial Piano Concert Sunday afternoon (2/7) at 3 at Central Christian Church, 1475 N. Washington, in Springfield. It will feature the Lawley Family. Admission is free.
The Lyric Theatre in Harrison, Arkansas presents “The Paul Prater Show” Sunday night at 7. Prater tells stories of the strange, lies on a bed of nails, puts his hand in an animal trap and other sideshow feats. For ticket information, www.ozarkartscouncil.org
