Area Community Events for November

Performances

October 30–November 2, 2025

• This is Halloween: 7:00pm (Sun 2:00pm), Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium, Pittsburg, KS. Midwest Regional Ballet’s spooky production inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas. Tickets: Floor $20, Balcony $15, Children (5 and under) $8. Info: Kaye Lewis, kayelewis_mrb@hotmail.com (mailto:_mrb@hotmail.com), (417) 439-9549.

November 6–8, 2025

• A Midsummer Night’s Dream: 7:00pm, Joplin High School. Shakespeare’s comedy with lovers, fairies, and chaotic magic. Tickets: Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8. Info: Ashley Trotnic, ashleytrotnic@joplinschools.org.

November 8, 2025

• Mutts Gone Nuts: 2:00pm (doors 1:30pm), Beshore Performance Hall, Cornell Complex. Family-friendly canine comedy show. Tickets: Kids $5, Adults $20. Info: Lauren Smith, lauren@connect2culture.org, (417) 501-5550.

November 9, 2025

• Sandbox Percussion: 3:00pm, Beshore Performance Hall, Cornell Complex. GRAMMY-nominated ensemble performs contemporary chamber music. Free, donations appreciated. Info: Lee Pound, director@promusicajoplin.org, (417) 625-1822.
• A Salute to Veterans by the 135th Army Band: 3:00pm, Joplin High School. Free concert. Info: Maddy Langley, Langley-M@mssu.edu, (417) 625-3183.

November 12, 2025

• King Cabbage Brass Band: 7:00pm (doors 6:30pm), The Coda Concert House. Funk, soul, jazz, and R&B performance. Suggested donation: $35. Info: Jeff Morrow, info@codaconcerthouse.com.

November 13–16, 2025

• The Crucible: 7:30pm (Sun 2:30pm), North Middle School. Arthur Miller’s play about the Salem witch trials. Tickets: Adults $18, Seniors/Students $15. Info: Ann Lile, info@joplinlittletheatre.org, (417) 623-3638.

November 13, 2025

• Southern Jazz Orchestra: 7:30pm, Bud Walton Black Box Theater, MSSU. Dynamic small-group jazz performance. Free. Info: Dr. Diana Allan, Allan-D@mssu.edu, (417) 625-9562.

November 13–14, 2025

• Student Showcase: 7:00pm, Crowder College, Neosho, MO. Student-driven performances. Info: Annie Smith, AnnieSmith@crowder.edu.

November 15, 2025

• River Stories: Remembering The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: 10:00am & Noon, Taylor Performing Arts Center, MSSU. A retelling of Twain’s classic. Info: NaTasha O’Brien, Obriendavies-N@mssu.edu, (417) 625-9594.

November 16, 2025

• A Life in Song: Heartland Opera Theatre: 2:00–4:00pm, Corley Auditorium, MSSU. Concert featuring tenor Terrence O’Brien. Free, donations appreciated. Info: Madison King, heartlandopera@gmail.com.

November 21–22, 2025

• Ballet Arkansas’s Magic of the Nutcracker: 7:00pm (Sat 2:00pm), Beshore Performance Hall, Cornell Complex. Intimate holiday ballet. Tickets: $50–$60. Info: Lauren Smith, lauren@connect2culture.org, (417) 501-5550.

November 22, 2025

• Southern Symphony Orchestra: 7:30pm, Taylor Performing Arts Center, MSSU. Featuring von Weber, Vivaldi, Elgar, Korngold, and John Williams. Free. Info: Dr. Diana Allan, Allan-D@mssu.edu, (417) 625-9562.

November 23, 2025

• MSSU Concert Band Winter Concert: 7:30pm, Taylor Performing Arts Center, MSSU. Classics and new works. Free. Info: Dr. Diana Allan, Allan-D@mssu.edu, (417) 625-9562.

Events

November 1, 2025

• Webb City Farmers Market: 9:00am–Noon, Webb City, MO. Local produce and goods. Free. Info: webbcityfm@gmail.com, (417) 438-5833.
• Joplin Empire Market: 10:00am–2:00pm, Joplin. Local produce and artisan goods. Free. Info: Ivy Hagedorn, ivy@joplinempiremarket.com, (417) 986-3914.
• Joplin Regional Artists Coalition Studio Tours: 10:00am–3:00pm, Cornell Complex. Studio tours and artist demonstrations. Info: Daira Claiborne, joplinrac@gmail.com.
• Planting Inspiration: 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument. Free program on Carver’s students. Info: Diane Eilenstein, gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.

November 2, 2025

• Joplin Regional Artists Coalition Studio Tours: 1:00–4:00pm, Cornell Complex. Continued studio tours. Info: Daira Claiborne, joplinrac@gmail.com.
• Planting Inspiration: 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument. Free program. Info: Diane Eilenstein, gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.

November 3, 2025

• Africa: The Unending Quest for Stability, Growth, and Development: 11:00am, Corley Auditorium, MSSU. Talk by Dr. Kwasi Ofori-Yeboah. Free. Info: Dr. Becca Shriver, shriver-r@mssu.edu, (417) 625-9836.
• Mfantse Dzinto – Ghana Fante Baby Outdooring and Naming Ceremony: Noon, Corley Auditorium, MSSU. Traditional Fante ceremony. Free. Info: Dr. Becca Shriver, shriver-r@mssu.edu, (417) 625-9836.

November 6, 2025

• Artist Talk with Beatrice Opokua Atencah: 5:00pm, Cragin Art Gallery, MSSU. Discussion on Squeeze Me In II. Free. Info: Dr. Becca Shriver, shriver-r@mssu.edu, (417) 625-9836.
• Opening Reception: Squeeze Me In II: 6:00pm, Cragin Art Gallery, MSSU. Exhibit celebration. Free. Info: Dr. Becca Shriver, shriver-r@mssu.edu, (417) 625-9836.

November 7, 2025

• November First Friday: Swing Dancing & Live Jazz!: 7:00pm, Christine’s Vineyard, Webb City, MO. Dance lesson and live music. Tickets: Adults $18–$20, Students $8–$10. Info: Ashley King, vsmjoplin@gmail.com, (316) 243-8175.
• Wildcat Glades Rummage Sale: 8:00am–5:00pm, IBEW. Supports nature programs. Free. Info: Robin Standridge, robin@wildcatglades.org, (417) 708-7713.

November 8, 2025

• Webb City Farmers Market: 9:00am–Noon, Webb City, MO. Free. Info: webbcityfm@gmail.com, (417) 438-5833.
• Model Train Show and Swap Meet: 9:00am–3:00pm, Joplin History & Mineral Museum. Admission: Adults $5, Children (12 and under) free. Info: homerbedloe@yahoo.com, (417) 499-9914.
• Joplin Empire Market: 10:00am–2:00pm, Joplin. Free. Info: Ivy Hagedorn, ivy@joplinempiremarket.com, (417) 986-3914.
• 24th Annual Gift of Light, Gift of Love Tree Lighting and Open House: 4:00–7:00pm, Ronald McDonald House. Free holiday event. Info: Lori Jones, ljones@rmhjoplin.org, (417) 624-2273.
• Film: The Tuskegee Airmen: 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument. Free documentary screening. Info: Diane Eilenstein, gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.
• Wildcat Glades Rummage Sale: 8:00am–2:00pm, IBEW. Free. Info: Robin Standridge, robin@wildcatglades.org, (417) 708-7713.

November 9, 2025

• Film: The Tuskegee Airmen: 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument. Free. Info: Diane Eilenstein, gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.
• Art Supply Swap Meet: 6:00–8:00pm, Royale Cinema Lounge. Free exchange of art supplies. Info: Kaylene Pinkham, jomocreativereuse@gmail.com.

November 11, 2025

• Manuscripts in the Desert by Dr. Alexis Trouillot: 11:00am, Corley Auditorium, MSSU. Talk on West African manuscripts. Free. Info: Dr. Becca Shriver, shriver-r@mssu.edu, (417) 625-9836.

November 13, 2025

• 13th Annual Empty Bowls 2025: 11:00am–2:00pm, Suzanne’s Natural Foods. Handcrafted bowls and soup to fight hunger. Cost: $25 minimum per bowl. Info: Ruth Willoughby, ruth@wateredgardens.org, (417) 825-0536.
• Joplin Writers’ Guild: 6:00pm, Joplin Public Library. Writers’ support group. Free first meeting, $10 annual dues. Info: S.V. Farnsworth, s.v.farnsworth@gmail.com, (417) 691-0480.

November 15, 2025

• Webb City Farmers Market: 9:00am–Noon, Webb City, MO. Free. Info: webbcityfm@gmail.com, (417) 438-5833.
• Joplin Empire Market: 10:00am–2:00pm, Joplin. Free. Info: Ivy Hagedorn, ivy@joplinempiremarket.com, (417) 986-3914.
• Sigma Tau Delta Book Club: Aluta: 11:00am, Kuhn Annex, MSSU. Discussion of Aluta by Adwoa Badoe. Free. Info: Dr. Becca Shriver, shriver-r@mssu.edu, (417) 625-9836.
• Separate and Unequal: 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument. Free program on educational barriers. Info: Diane Eilenstein, gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.

November 16, 2025

• Separate and Unequal: 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument. Free. Info: Diane Eilenstein, gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.

November 17, 2025

• Downtown Poetry Reading and Open Mic: 6:00–8:00pm, Joplin Avenue Coffee Company. Free poetry event. Info: Julie Ramon, julieramon0802@gmail.com.

November 18, 2025

• Prospective Historic District Meeting: 4:00–6:00pm, Joplin Avenue Coffee Company. Discussion on new historic district. Free. Info: Lori Haun, lori@downtownjoplin.com, (417) 529-3888.

November 21, 2025

• Light Up the Park + Holiday Kickoff Party: 2:00–7:00pm, Spiva Park, Joplin. Holiday decorating and celebration. Free. Info: Ivy Hagedorn, ivy@joplinempiremarket.com, (417) 986-3914.

November 22, 2025

• Webb City Farmers Market: 9:00am–Noon, Webb City, MO. Free. Info: webbcityfm@gmail.com, (417) 438-5833.
• 8th Annual Holiday Market: 10:00am–2:00pm, Joplin Empire Market. Holiday vendors and gift wrapping. Free. Info: Ivy Hagedorn, ivy@joplinempiremarket.com, (417) 986-3914.
• LEGO Swap & Shop: 10:00am–2:00pm, Joplin History & Mineral Museum. Free LEGO event. Info: Kelly Reddin, president@joplin-museum.org, (803) 603-8768.
• Peanut Provisions: 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument. Make peanut milk. Free. Info: Diane Eilenstein, gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.

November 23, 2025

• Peanut Provisions: 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument. Free. Info: Diane Eilenstein, gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.

November 29, 2025

• Webb City Farmers Market: 9:00am–Noon, Webb City, MO. Free. Info: webbcityfm@gmail.com, (417) 438-5833.
• 8th Annual Holiday Market: 10:00am–2:00pm, Joplin Empire Market. Free. Info: Ivy Hagedorn, ivy@joplinempiremarket.com, (417) 986-3914.

Exhibits

October 1–November 30, 2025

• A Toast to Fall by Nancee Daniels: Club 609, Joplin. Oil paintings and prints. Free. Info: Stacey Stotts Cobb, (417) 529-9612.
• Feathers & Florals by Sydney Byers: Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. Free. Info: Erin Slifka, erin@joplincc.com, (417) 624-4150.

October 20–November 19, 2025

• Squeeze Me In II by Beatrice Opokua Atencah: Cragin Art Gallery, MSSU. Installation on identity and transformation. Free. Info: Dr. Becca Shriver, shriver-r@mssu.edu, (417) 625-9836.

November 1–30, 2025

• Dreaming the Dream by Eric Beezley: Joplin Avenue Coffee Company. Abstract paintings. Free. Info: Autumn Zimmerman, autumn@joplinavenuecoffeecompany.com, (417) 483-555.
• Paintings by Andrew Jones: Urban Art Gallery, Joplin. Landscape paintings. Free. Info: Linda Teeter, lteeter00@gmail.com, (417) 438-5931.

November 1–December 31, 2025

• Impressions and Exposures: A Hand Magazine Exhibit: Spiva Center for the Arts, Cornell Complex. Print and photography exhibit. Free, donations appreciated. Info: Shaun Conroy, sconroy@spivaarts.org, (417) 623-0183.

November 4–December 19, 2025

• 78th Annual Joy Spiva Cragin Membership Show: Spiva Center for the Arts. Regional artists’ showcase. Free, donations appreciated. Info: Shaun Conroy, sconroy@spivaarts.org, (417) 623-0183.
• What Lies Beneath by JRAC: Spiva Center for the Arts. Exploration of hidden themes. Free, donations appreciated. Info: Shaun Conroy, sconroy@spivaarts.org, (417) 623-0183.

November 4–December 20, 2025

• Larry Clingman Retrospective: The Collector’s Tribute: Spiva Center for the Arts. Paintings by Larry Clingman. Free, donations appreciated. Info: Shaun Conroy, sconroy@spivaarts.org, (417) 623-0183.
• Prone to Wander by Create2Educate: Spiva Center for the Arts. Collaborative art project with children. Free, donations appreciated. Info: Shaun Conroy, sconroy@spivaarts.org, (417) 623-0183.

Classes

November 1, 2025

• Picasso Portraits with Ciera West (Ages 7-14): 10:15am–12:45pm, Spiva Center for the Arts. Abstract self-portraits. Cost: $25. Info: Des Hernandez, dhernandez@spivaarts.org, (417) 621-9813.
• String Pull Paint Pouring with Mary Parks (Ages 9+): 6:00pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio. Create two paintings. Cost: $40. Info: localcolorartgallery@gmail.com, (417) 553-0835.

November 2, 2025

• Portrait Painting & Drawing with Kim Kissel: 2:00–4:00pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio. Cost: $30. Info: localcolorartgallery@gmail.com, (417) 553-0835.

November 5, 2025

• Preschool Nature Connections: Bears are Amazing! (Ages 3-7): 10:00am, Wildcat Glades Education Cottage. Free bear-themed activities. Info: Robin Standridge, robin@wildcatglades.org, (417) 708-7713.

November 6, 2025

• Writer’s Workshop: Poetry with Kris (Ages 18+): 6:00–8:15pm, Spiva Center for the Arts. Part 1 of poetry workshop. Cost: $40. Info: Des Hernandez, dhernandez@spivaarts.org, (417) 621-9813.

November 7, 2025

• Impasto Oil Painting with Tricia Courtney: 2:30–5:30pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio. Cost: $20. Info: Tricia Courtney, courtney.tricia@gmail.com, (417) 627-4542.

November 8, 2025

• Preschool Nature Connections: Bears are Amazing! (Ages 3-7): 1:00pm, Wildcat Glades Education Cottage. Free. Info: Robin Standridge, robin@wildcatglades.org, (417) 708-7713.
• Family Fun Painting Class (Ages 8+): 10:30am–1:00pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio. Cost: $30. Info: localcolorartgallery@gmail.com, (417) 553-0835.
• Family Aprons: A Batik Workshop with Brooks-Elizabeth: 12:30–4:30pm, Spiva Center for the Arts. Cost: $55 (bundle for 2), $25 per additional participant. Info: Des Hernandez, dhernandez@spivaarts.org, (417) 621-9813.

November 13, 2025

• Impasto Oil Painting with Tricia Courtney: 2:30–5:30pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio. Cost: $20. Info: Tricia Courtney, courtney.tricia@gmail.com, (417) 627-4542.
• Fused Glass with Jane McCaulley (Ages 8+): 5:30–7:30pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio. Cost: $35. Info: localcolorartgallery@gmail.com, (417) 553-0835.
• Writer’s Workshop: Poetry with Kris (Ages 18+): 6:00–8:15pm, Spiva Center for the Arts. Part 2 of poetry workshop. Cost: $40. Info: Des Hernandez, dhernandez@spivaarts.org, (417) 621-9813.

November 14, 2025

• Watercolor Painting with Joan Allen (Ages 8+): 10:00am–Noon & 1:00–3:00pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio. Cost: $18 (own supplies), $30 (supplies provided). Info: localcolorartgallery@gmail.com, (417) 553-0835.
• Natural Wreaths (Ages 14+): 6:30pm, Wildcat Glades Education Cottage. Cost: $12. Info: Robin Standridge, robin@wildcatglades.org, (417) 708-7713.

November 15, 2025

• Fused Glass Ornaments with Jane (Ages 8+): 10:30am–12:30pm, Spiva Center for the Arts. Cost: $45. Info: Des Hernandez, dhernandez@spivaarts.org, (417) 621-9813.

November 16, 2025

• Pottery Class with Daria: Butter Dish (Ages 12+): 1:00–4:00pm, Spiva Center for the Arts. Cost: $60. Info: Des Hernandez, dhernandez@spivaarts.org, (417) 621-9813.

November 21, 2025

• Impasto Oil Painting with Tricia Courtney: 2:30–5:30pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio. Cost: $20. Info: Tricia Courtney, courtney.tricia@gmail.com, (417) 627-4542.
• Nature Explorers: Bird’s Eye View (Ages 7-14): 6:00pm, Wildcat Glades. Free birdwatching class. Info: Robin Standridge, robin@wildcatglades.org, (417) 708-7713.

November 22, 2025

• Fused Glass with Jane McCaulley (Ages 8+): 3:30–5:30pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio. Cost: $35. Info: localcolorartgallery@gmail.com, (417) 553-0835.

November 29, 2025

• Ceramic Christmas Trees with Daria Claiborne (Ages 12+): 12:30–4:30pm, Spiva Center for the Arts. Cost: $60. Info: Des Hernandez, dhernandez@spivaarts.org, (417) 621-9813.
• Decorative Wind Chime with April Davis-Brunner: 4:00–6:00pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio. Cost: $30. Info: localcolorartgallery@gmail.com, (417) 553-0835.

November 30, 2025

• Portrait Painting & Drawing with Kim Kissel: 2:00–4:00pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio. Cost: $30. Info: localcolorartgallery@gmail.com, (417) 553-0835.