This weekend’s MAIN EVENT offers a chance to enjoy tunes at two Downtown Poplar Bluff locations.
Opry at the Rodgers will feature the Moon Pie Band at 7 p.m. Saturday, while Haffy’s Sports Bar & Grill will host an Elvis tribute night starting at 6 p.m.
A look ahead at August also shows a busy line up of music, giving events, faith-based activities and more.
Upcoming events include:
— Parent’s Night Out, 5-9 p.m. July 26 WHERE Unity Academy 2, 4482 Highway PP COST $20, 2-12 years old, $30, birth-24 months old WHAT Unity Academy hosts a parent’s night out event.
— Christmas in July, 1 p.m. July 27 WHAT Mustardseed Artisan Market will host a class to paint Christmas doorhangers.
— Opry at the Rodgers, 7 p.m. July 27 (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) WHERE The Rodgers Theatre COST $10 per ticket. WHAT The Moonpie Band will headlines this annual country concert.
— Elvis tribute night, 6 p.m. July 27 WHERE Haffy’s Sports Bar & Grill WHAT An Elvis performer will bring the King back to life, according to organizers, with multiple outfit changes and covering hits from the 1950s-1970s.
August
— Friday Night Jams, 8 p.m. Aug. 2 WHERE The Marked WHAT Park Martin will perform.
— Giving Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 3 WHERE Poplar Bluff Farmers Market WHAT All tips will go to school supplies for Sammy’s Window/FosterAdopt Connect. Supplies can also be dropped off at this location.
— Life in the Water, 1 p.m. Aug. 3 WHERE Poplar Bluff Library, main branch WHAT Tom Allen, volunteer with Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, will talk about the wildlife that inhabits the water.
— Family Book Bingo, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 9 WHERE Poplar Bluff Library, main branch WHAT Bingo and prizes will be provided by Crown Hospice and the library.
— Downtown Cruise In, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 9 WHERE Vine Street COST Free WHAT A monthly cruise in. Everyone welcome.
— St. Jude VIP Banquet, 5 p.m. Aug. 9 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST Tickets $50, or $575 for a table. WHAT This annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital includes live and silent auctions, dinner and more.
— Get Ready, SWIM, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 9 WHERE Black River Coliseum Aquatic and Fitness Center COST $8 WHAT Hosted by Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland, this is open to girls of all ages.
—Bed Building Event, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 10 WHERE Black River Coliseum WHAT Sleep in Heavenly Peace will host a bed build with the goal of constructing 125 beds as part of celebrations for the BRC’s 25th anniversary. Beds are distributed to children who are without a bed.
— Community Prayer Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. Aug. 10 WHERE Family Worship Center WHAT Dawne Dille will be the August speaker for this monthly prayer breakfast.
— L.O.L. with Addie, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 10 WHERE Living Word Baptist Church COST Free WHAT Live Out Loud with Addie will distribute shoes and socks, with two pairs each available for each visitor.
—Under the Sea, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Aug. 10 WHERE Poplar Bluff Library, main branch WHAT Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium will present on the marvels of jellyfish, octopi and more.
— Wappstock, 3 p.m.-midnight Aug. 10 WHERE The Camp COST $15 WHAT Live music from bands including, Fallen Within, Just Enough, Back Road Drive and more.
— Blacklight Paint and Pour, 8-11 p.m. Aug. 10 WHERE King David’s Winery COST $40 WHAT Ticket includes all necessary supplies for a blacklight paint and sangria.
— Silver Screen Sunday, 2 p.m. Aug. 11 WHERE Rodgers Theatre COST Free WHAT “Might Joe Young,” will be the featured film.
— Book Buzz Club, 6 p.m. Aug. 15 WHERE Bread+Butter WHAT This month’s theme is unlikely friendships and features the Book in the Bluff, “Remarkably Bright Creatures.”
— Yoga at the Library, 11 a.m.-noon Aug. 17 WHERE Poplar Bluff Library, main branch WHAT This class with a Bidewell Fitness Center instructor features stretch and balance. It is for all skill levels.
—Recover-Overdose Awareness event, 11 a.m. Aug. 17 WHERE McClain Park
— Credence Cool Water Revue, 7 p.m. Aug. 17 WHERE Rodgers Theatre COST $20 WHAT The CCR tribute band will perform.
— Difference Makers Banquet, 6 p.m. Aug. 29 WHERE Black River Coliseum WHAT The Daily American Republic will host its sixth annual event honoring those who make a difference in their communities.
— Dala Horse Painting, 1 p.m. Aug. 31 WHERE Poplar Bluff Library, main branch WHAT Participants can paint their own Dala horse, a painted wooden horse originating in Sweden.
— Lively Stone Choir reunion and concert, 6 p.m. Aug. 31 WHERE Westwood Center WHAT Concert will be held at the Westwood Center, with a barbecue and rehearsal at 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Wheatley Pavilion.