This week’s MAIN EVENT offers brews and blues.
The third annual Brews in the Bluff will be held Saturday at the Black River Coliseum. The evening includes a chance to sample craft brews, as well as enjoy food and music. The event is from 4-7 p.m.
Three Rivers College will also host the second night of its annual Jazz Festival on Saturday. Starting at 7 p.m. the Three Rivers Jazz Band and the Southeast Missouri All-District Jazz Band, featuring select high school jazz players, will perform.
Other upcoming events include:
— Bollinger County Quilt Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 8, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 9 WHERE Mayfield Event Center, Marble Hill COST Free
— Brews in the Bluff, 4-7 p.m. Feb. 8 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST $25-$65 WHAT Evening includes craft beverages, food, music and more.
— Teen Hangout Night, 4-7 p.m. Feb. 8 WHERE Poplar Bluff Library, main branch WHAT Evening includes crafts, activities, treats and more.
— Annual Jazz Festival, 7 p.m. nightly Feb. 6 and Feb. 8 WHERE Tinnin Fine Arts Center COST Free WHAT The annual TRC Music Department’s tribute to jazz begins with a concert that showcases area junior high school, high school, and College jazz groups, and continues the second night with the Three Rivers Jazz Band and the Southeast Missouri All-District Jazz Band, featuring select high school jazz players.
— Bach to the Future, 7 p.m. Feb. 7 WHERE Tinnin Fine Arts Center COST $15 WHAT Experience classics from Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart infused with modern jazz, and African and Latin rhythms, all brought to life with unique, cutting-edge musical instruments.
— Wappapello Crappie Club tournament, 7, 30 a.m.-2, 30 p.m. Feb. 8-9 WHERE Wappapello Lake, Sundowner Marine COST Entry fee $100, non-members additional membership fee WHAT All fish weighed during the tournament will be released after results are final each day. A fish fry will be held after with weigh in Feb. 8.
— Superbowl of Comedy, 6 p.m. Feb. 8 WHERE Poplar Bluff Elks Lodge COST $30 WHAT Featuring Jack Willhite and Meredith Hopping, the evening includes dinner. For ages 21 and over. Happy hour begins at 6 p.m. and the show at 7 p.m.
— Hearts in the Park, Feb. 13-16 WHERE Hendrickson Park COST Free WHAT This event from Poplar Bluff Library and Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation invites youth to pick up a map and crayons at either location and find hidden hearts scattered in the park for prizes.
— VAlentine for Veterans concert, 5 p.m. Feb. 13 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST Free for veterans and family members WHAT Featuring Chris Janson and Billy Yates.
— Black River Gun Show, Feb. 14-16 WHERE Black River Coliseum WHAT Feb. 14, 4-8 p.m.; Feb. 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.;and Feb. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., buy, sell, trade and display guns, knives and related items.
— Valentine’s Parents’ Night Out, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 14 WHERE Unity Academy COST $20-$30 per child WHAT Games, snacks, a movie and more will provided for children while parents have a night out.
— Valentine’s dinner and show, 6 p.m. Feb. 14 WHERE Tinnin Fine Arts Center COST $60 WHAT An evening of dinner, music, and dancing featuring a special meal catered by Tasteful Creations, piano music by Michael Michelson, and after-dinner dancing with Murphy Music and Media.
— “Under the Sea” Daddy Daughter Dance, doors open at 5:00 p.m. Feb. 15. WHERE Poplar Bluff High School Auxiliary Gym. COST $20 per ticket. WHAT This night of dancing will raise funds for the PBHS Senior Beta Club and allow members to attend the upcoming National Beta Club Convention in Orlando, Florida. The event begins with a grand march at 5:30 p.m. (lineup begins at 5:15 p.m.). Only 150 tickets are available. Reserve seats by scanning the QR code on the PBHS Beta Club Facebook page.
— Silver Screen Sundays, “Cool Hand Luke,” 2-4 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE Rodgers Theatre COST Free WHAT Regular movie event
— Wolf Creek Connector Trail, inaugural 5K run/walk, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE Wolf Creek Connector trail, 2535 Township Line Road COST $10 WHAT The event will explore the new trail connector. Proceeds benefit the Poplar Bluff Trails Coalition. Medals will be awarded. The connector links the community trail system to the Wolf Creek Trail.
— Kids Day at the Museum, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 22 WHERE Stars and Stripes Museum, Bloomfield COST Free WHAT The day will be spent celebrating the life and works of Shel Silverstein. There will be story-time, crafts and more.
— 19th Annual Chili Cook-Off, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 22 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST Free to public, donations appreciated WHAT Local teams will compete to spice things up with the best chili. All proceeds to benefit the United Gospel Rescue Mission.
— Outlaw Eagles concert, 7 p.m. Feb. 22 WHERE Rodgers Theatre COST $20 WHAT Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Poplar Bluff Regional Giving Circle.
— Silver Screen Sundays, “Adam’s Rib,” 2-4 p.m. Feb. 23 WHERE Rodgers Theatre COST Free WHAT Regular movie event
— Trivia Night, 5 p.m. Feb. 27 WHERE Holiday Inn COST $150 per six person team WHAT All proceeds benefit Three Rivers College scholarships, includes dinner.
ALL MONTH
— Brian Alworth Exhibit, Jan. 21-Feb. 23 WHERE Tinnin Fine Arts Center COST Free WHAT Nature photography by KFVS’ Brian Alworth.
— Lenard Hinds Exhibit, Jan. 11-Feb. 23 WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum COST Free WHAT Painter Lenard Hinds is the featured artist for January and February.