Local events and performances for May

PERFORMANCES

May 2

• Josh Turner Concert, 4:00–8:00pm, Missouri Southern State University, Joplin. Tickets: $40. Info: cline-r@mssu.edu, (417) 625-9815.
• Two Witches, No Waiting, 6:30pm, Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre, Carthage. Tickets: $12–$32. Info: stdinnertheatre@gmail.com, (417) 358-9665.

May 3

• Two Witches, No Waiting, 6:30pm, Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre, Carthage. Tickets: $12–$32. Info: stdinnertheatre@gmail.com, (417) 358-9665.
• Chris Cain Band House Concert, 7:00pm, The Coda Concert House, Joplin. Donation: $35. Info: info@codaconcerthouse.com.

May 4

• Two Witches, No Waiting, 1:00pm, Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre, Carthage. Tickets: $12–$32. Info: stdinnertheatre@gmail.com, (417) 358-9665.
• MSSU Choral Society Spring Concert, 3:00pm, First Community Church, Joplin. Free, donations. Info: wbloss@gmail.com, (417) 385-3996.

May 6

• Joplin High School Spring Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm, Joplin High School. Free. Info: kyleevanhorn@joplinschools.org.

May 9

• Big Spring Park Free Concert: Auralai, 6:30pm, Neosho. Free, BYOC. Info: neoshoartscouncil@gmail.com.
• Cinderella, 7:00pm, Harry M. Cornell Arts Complex, Joplin. Tickets: $10–$20. Info: lauren@connect2culture.org, (417) 621-9824.

May 10

• Cinderella, 2:00pm & 7:00pm, Harry M. Cornell Arts Complex, Joplin. Tickets: $10–$20. Info: lauren@connect2culture.org, (417) 621-9824.

May 11

• Cinderella, 2:00pm, Harry M. Cornell Arts Complex, Joplin. Tickets: $10–$20. Info: lauren@connect2culture.org, (417) 621-9824.

May 14

• Absurd Person Singular, 7:30pm, Joplin Little Theatre. Tickets: $15–$18. Info: info@joplinlittletheatre.org, (417) 623-3638.

May 15

• Absurd Person Singular, 7:30pm, Joplin Little Theatre. Tickets: $15–$18. Info: info@joplinlittletheatre.org, (417) 623-3638.

May 16

• Absurd Person Singular, 7:30pm, Joplin Little Theatre. Tickets: $15–$18. Info: info@joplinlittletheatre.org, (417) 623-3638.

May 17

• Absurd Person Singular, 7:30pm, Joplin Little Theatre. Tickets: $15–$18. Info: info@joplinlittletheatre.org, (417) 623-3638.
• Mike Super Magic & Illusion, 7:00pm, Harry M. Cornell Arts Complex, Joplin. Tickets: $48.10–$53.30. Info: lauren@connect2culture.org, (417) 621-9824.

May 18

• Absurd Person Singular, 2:30pm, Joplin Little Theatre. Tickets: $15–$18. Info: info@joplinlittletheatre.org, (417) 623-3638.

May 20

• Studebaker John Grimaldi & the Hawks, 7:00pm, The Coda Concert House, Joplin. Donation: $30. Info: info@codaconcerthouse.com.

May 29

• Big Spring Park Free Concert: Molly Healey, 6:30pm, Neosho. Free, BYOC. Info: neoshoartscouncil@gmail.com.
• Mary Poppins, Jr., 7:00pm, Stained Glass Theatre, Joplin. Tickets: $5–$12. Info: sgtjoplin@gmail.com.

May 30

• Mary Poppins, Jr., 7:00pm, Stained Glass Theatre, Joplin. Tickets: $5–$12. Info: sgtjoplin@gmail.com.

May 31

• Mary Poppins, Jr., 7:00pm, Stained Glass Theatre, Joplin. Tickets: $5–$12. Info: sgtjoplin@gmail.com.

June 1

• Mary Poppins, Jr., 2:30pm, Stained Glass Theatre, Joplin. Tickets: $5–$12. Info: sgtjoplin@gmail.com.

 

EVENTS

May 1

• Local Color Art Gallery Spring Open House, 5:00–8:00pm, Joplin. Free, art auction. Info: localcolorartgallery@gmail.com, (417) 553-0835.
• First Thursday ArtWalk, 5:30–8:30pm, Downtown Joplin. Free, art and music. Info: lteeter00@gmail.com, (417) 438-5931.
• Thursdays at the Theatre: Taming of the Shrew, 6:00pm, Crowder College, Neosho. Free. Info: AnnieSmith@Crowder.edu, (417) 455-5458.

May 3

• LEGO Swap & Shop and Online Auction, 10:00am–2:00pm, Joplin History & Mineral Museum. Free, vendor tables $10. Info: president@joplin-museum.org, (803) 603-8768.
• May The Forest Be With You, 10:00am–2:00pm, Wildcat Glades, Joplin. Free, native plant sale, activities. Info: colvin@wildcatglades.org, (417) 708-7713.
• Planting Inspiration, 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond. Free. Info: gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.

May 4

• Planting Inspiration, 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond. Free. Info: gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.

May 5

• MSSU Choral Society Rehearsal, 7:00pm, Missouri Southern State University, Joplin. Cost: $30/semester, first rehearsals free. Info: wbloss@gmail.com, (417) 208-9654.

May 6

• Artists Thrive Annual Summit, May 6–8, Kansas City. Cost: $150–$250. Info: heather@artiststhrive.org.

May 8

• Joplin Writers’ Guild, 6:00pm, Joplin Public Library. Free first meeting, $10/year. Info: s.v.farnsworth@gmail.com, (417) 691-0480.

May 10

• Bird Trail Trivia, 10:00am–2:30pm, Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, Joplin. Free. Info: Shoal.Creek@mdc.mo.gov, (417) 629-3434.
• Downtown Loft Tour, 2:00–6:00pm, Downtown Joplin. Tickets: $25, VIP $75. Info: info@downtownjoplin.com, (417) 501-9649.
• Women in George Washington Carver’s Life, 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond. Free. Info: gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.

May 11

• Women in George Washington Carver’s Life, 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond. Free. Info: gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.

May 15

• Third Thursday, 5:30–8:30pm, Downtown Joplin. Free, art, music, food. Info: info@downtownjoplin.com, (417) 501-9649.

May 17

• The Murphysburg Treasure Hunt, 9:00am–7:00pm, Joplin. Cost: $25, $1,000 prize. Info: murphysburg@gmail.com, (417) 208-9376.
• Thurgood Marshall & Brown v. Board, 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond. Free. Info: gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.

May 18

• Thurgood Marshall & Brown v. Board, 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond. Free. Info: gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.

May 19

• Central Ozark Conference Art Exhibition Closing, 5:00–7:00pm, Spiva Center, Joplin. Free. Info: spiva@spivaarts.org, (417) 623-0183.
• Downtown Poetry Reading and Open Mic, 6:00–8:00pm, Joplin Avenue Coffee Company. Free. Info: julieramon0802@gmail.com.

May 20

• Speed Networking, 6:00pm, Harry M. Cornell Arts Complex, Joplin. Free, RSVP required. Info: lauren@connect2culture.org, (417) 621-9824.

May 22

• Open Mic Night, 7:00–9:30pm, Joplin Avenue Coffee Company. Free. Info: autumn@joplinavenuecoffeecompany.com, (417) 483-555.

May 24

• Birds on the Move, 10:00am, George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond. Free. Info: gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.
• Spring Native Plant Sale, 10:00am–2:00pm, Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, Joplin. Free, plants for sale. Info: Shoal.Creek@mdc.mo.gov, (417) 629-3434.
• Epitaphs & Engravings, 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond. Free. Info: gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.

May 25

• Epitaphs & Engravings, 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond. Free. Info: gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.

May 31

• Bison Pieces, Parts, & Poop, 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond. Free. Info: gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.