The Rodgers Theatre, Forum Fifty-Fifty and The Camp at Lake Wappapello are grooving into the weekend with concerts for music lovers of all kinds.
On Friday, country artist Matt Stell returns to The Camp for a nightlong concert alongside fellow country singer Trevor Johnson and cover band Stateline 5.
Meanwhile, at Forum Fifty-Fifty fans of pop, punk and throwback ‘90s rock can headbang to Unwell, Sink In, Flight Jacket and Uncanny Valley on the Sketchy Summer 2022 tour. Doors open at 6 p.m. to the Forum’s upstairs music venue on Vine Street. All ages are welcome.
The historic Rodgers Theatre is excited to welcome classic country singer Gene Watson on Saturday night. This Poplar Bluff favorite had multiple hits in the ‘70s and ‘80s, including “Love in the Hot Afternoon,” “Fourteen Carat Mind” and “Farewell Party.” Tickets are available online at rodgerstheatre.org, but they are going fast.
— Free Shaved Ice at The Bank of Missouri, 1-2 p.m. June 23. WHERE The Bank of Missouri, 1465 N. Westwood Blvd location. COST Free. WHAT Kona Ice is providing free shaved ice to visitors.
— Artists Guild Pig Luck BBQ, 6 p.m. June 23. WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum. COST Free to members and plus-ones. WHAT Anyone who entered the Guild exhibit last year, or plans to join this year is welcome, as are their spouses and significant others. MHAM is providing the meat, and everyone else is invited to bring a side dish. RSVP with Steve Whitworth at 573-714-4411.
— Thursday Musical Bingo, 7 p.m., June 23. WHERE Haffy’s Sports Bar & Grill. COST $10 to play. WHAT Listen to ‘80s music and win big.
— Matt Stell at The Camp, 5 p.m.-12 a.m. June 24. WHERE The Camp at Lake Wappapello. COST Tickets are $20-$500 on Eventbrite. WHAT Matt Stell returns to The Camp with Stateline 5 and Trevor Johnson. More information is available at The Camp’s Facebook page.
— Teen Hangout Night, June 24 and July 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Come hang out with your friends at the Library after hours with games, food, and more. Open to ages 12-17. Sponsored by La Torcia Brick Oven Pizza.
— Sketchy Summer 2022 Tour, 7 p.m. June 24. WHERE Forum Fifty-Fifty. COST Tickets are $10 at the door. WHAT Concert for all ages featuring Unwell and Sink In with Flight Jacket and Uncanny Valley. Doors open at 6 p.m.
— Rodgers Theatre Entertainment presents Gene Watson, 7:30-10 p.m. June 25. WHERE The Rodgers Theatre. COST Tickets start at $20. WHAT Gene Watson is back and is sure to pack the house again! This renowned country singer is known for his famous hits; 1975 hit “Love in the Hot Afternoon,” his 1981 No. 1 hit “Fourteen Carat Mind,” and his signature 1979 song “Farewell Party.” Tickets are available at the Historic Rodgers Theatre Facebook page and rodgerstheatre.org.
— 2nd Annual Current River Food Truck Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 25. WHERE The Carter County Courthouse in Van Buren. COST Free admission. WHAT The Current River Food Truck Festival is back with more food trucks, more vendors and more fun.
— Backroad Drive Band at The Camp, 5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. June 25. WHERE The Camp at Lake Wappapello. COST Free. WHAT Free concert by Southeast Missouri’s Backroad Drive Band, specializing in covers of all musical styles from the ‘70s-’90s.
— Walmart Children’s Miracle Network Fundraiser, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (or as long as supplies last) June 26. WHERE Walmart Supercenter Poplar Bluff. COST Free admission. WHAT Short ‘n Sweet of Ellsinore is selling chocolate dipped cheesecakes, homemade ice cream sandwiches and more for the Children’s Miracle Network.
— All Ages Crafting, June 27 from 4-6 p.m. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Drop by the Library on anytime between 4-6 p.m. for crafting. Supplies and instructions will be provided to create fingerprint paintings, q-tip paintings, bubble wrap paintings and string art.
— TRC Softball Summer Skills Prospect Camp, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. June 28. WHERE J.D. Rains Field at Three Rivers College. COST $75. WHAT Fielding, hitting and base running workshop for 7th-12th grade players. 20 spots are available. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. the day of the camp. More information is available at the Three Rivers College Softball Facebook page.
— “Roofman” auditions, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 29. WHERE The Method Playhouse. COST Free. WHAT The Stage Company is seeking actors young and old for “Roofman,” a comedy about a man trying to figure out his life ... from on top of his house. Performances are in August. For more information, email director Greg Smith gregfirststage1@yahoo.com.
— Open Mic Night, June 30 from 6-8 p.m. WHERE Foxtrot Coffee. COST Free. WHAT The Library will be holding an open mic night, allowing anyone and everyone to showcase their talents in music, comedy, poetry and more!
— Yarnaholics, 1-3 p.m. July 1. WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum main building. COST Free. WHAT The Yarnaholics fiber arts and crafts group has moved from the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library to MHAM. Anyone who enjoys knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross stitch or any other fiber art is welcome. All skill levels and ages are welcome and must bring their own supplies. The group meets every other Friday. For more information, contact Mairead Ryan-Anderson a maireadknits@gmail.com.
— Family Swim Night, 4-7 p.m. July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. WHERE Black River Coliseum. COST $3 for individuals, $6 for groups of three to five. Groups larger than five add an additional $3 charge for each additional swimmer. WHAT Discounted swim nights every Friday night in July.
— Independence Day Celebration, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4. WHERE Downtown Poplar Bluff. COST Free. WHAT The Downtown Poplar Bluff Independence Day Celebration begins at 9 a.m. July 4 with a parade. The firework display show will begin at 9 p.m. or dusk.
— The Nuthin’ Fancy Band at PB Cruise-In Nights, 5-8 p.m. July 8. WHERE Black River Coliseum parking lot. COST Free. WHAT Park your car and listen to the Nuthin’ Fancy Band.
— Break and Make Kintsugi Art Program, July 9 at 4 p.m. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Ridgel Branch. COST Free. WHAT Make broken things whole again using the Japanese art of Kintsugi.
— TRC Softball Fundamentals Camp, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 11. WHERE J.D. Rains Field at Three Rivers College. COST $40. WHAT Fielding, hitting and base running workshop for 6th-8th grade players. 30 spots are available. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. the day of the camp. More information is available at the Three Rivers College Softball Facebook page.
— 30th Annual Drama Camp, 9 p.m. July 11 through 1 p.m. July 15. Deadline for registration is July 5. WHERE Tinnin Fine Arts Center COST $75 fee includes T-shirt, scripts, notebook, daily snacks and drinks. WHAT A weeklong acting workshop for grades 2-8 taught by JoNell Seifert, plus TRC students and previous camp graduates.
— RC Softball Pitching/Catching Camp 9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 12 WHERE J.D. Rains Field at Three Rivers College. COST $75. WHAT Pitching and catching workshop for 6th-12th grade. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. the day of the camp. More information is available at the Three Rivers College Softball Facebook page.
— Marty the Magician, July 12 at 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and July 13 at 10 a.m. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Marty the Magician is returning this summer with an all new magic show.
— Yarnaholics, 1-3 p.m. July 15. WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum main building. COST Free. WHAT The Yarnaholics fiber arts and crafts group has moved from the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library to MHAM. Anyone who enjoys knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross stitch or any other fiber art is welcome. All skill levels and ages are welcome and must bring their own supplies. The group meets every other Friday. For more information, contact Mairead Ryan-Anderson a maireadknits@gmail.com.
— Tai Chi, July 16 at 10:30-11 a.m. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch, Theater Room. COST Free. WHAT Tai Chi for all skill levels welcome. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. Presented by Judy Jackson.
— Mad Science, July 20 at 2 p.m. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Discover how an octopus’s ink helps it flee predators as our Mad Scientist uses chemistry to make ink suddenly appear. Experience the changing ocean as we investigate the states of matter. Hear how our Mad Scientist uses science and air pressure to create whale sounds and experience a whale sneeze.
— Intro to Fly Fishing July 22 at 2 p.m. and July 23 at 11 a.m. the Main Branch. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Learn hands on basics for Fly Fishing from Sam Stewart with the Missouri Conservation Department. Designed for ages 6-12. Register at poplarbluff.org/classes
— Yarnaholics, 1-3 p.m. July 29. WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum main building. COST Free. WHAT The Yarnaholics fiber arts and crafts group has moved from the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library to MHAM. Anyone who enjoys knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross stitch or any other fiber art is welcome. All skill levels and ages are welcome and must bring their own supplies. The group meets every other Friday. For more information, contact Mairead Ryan-Anderson a maireadknits@gmail.com.
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