Community events for February

PERFORMANCES

January 30 – February 1, 2026

• Leona, Love Thy Neighbor, Too
  Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre (2466 Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO)
  6:30pm (Sunday matinee: 1:00pm)
  Comedy about neighborhood busybody Leona Crump’s scheme to reclaim her home.
  Tickets: Adults $32, Seniors $29, Veterans $26, Students $25, Youth $24, Children (6–12) $12, (0–5) free. Reservations required: (417) 358-9665 or stdinnertheatre@gmail.com.

February 5 – 8, 2026

• What Happened After Once Upon a Time
  Stained Glass Theatre Joplin (2101 Annie Baxter Ave, Joplin)
  7:00pm (Sunday matinee: 2:30pm)
  Humorous fairy-tale twist with characters interrupting the narrator.
  Tickets: Adults $12, Children (4–14) $5, (3 & under) free. Online at stainedglasstheatrejoplin.simpletix.com.

February 6 – 8, 2026

• Leona, Love Thy Neighbor, Too
  Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre (2466 Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO)
  6:30pm (Sunday matinee: 1:00pm)
  (Same production as Jan 30–Feb 1 run; see above for details.)

February 7, 2026

• Wayne “The Train” Hancock House Concert
  The Coda Concert House (2120 E 24th St)
  4:00pm (doors 3:30pm)
  Retro country/rockabilly artist. Suggested donation $35. Reservations: info@codaconcerthouse.com.

• Southern Symphony Orchestra – “Contrasts”
  Missouri Southern State University, Taylor Auditorium (3950 Newman Rd)
  7:30pm
  Free and open to the public.

February 12 – 15, 2026

• What Happened After Once Upon a Time
  Stained Glass Theatre Joplin (2101 Annie Baxter Ave, Joplin)
  7:00pm (Sunday matinee: 2:30pm)
  (Same production as Feb 5–8 run; see above for details.)

February 12, 2026

• Javon Jackson Quartet
  Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Beshore Performance Hall (212 W 7th St)
  7:00pm (doors 6:30pm)
  Soulful jazz saxophone performance (Cornell Series).
  Tickets: $25–$30 via connect2culture.org or (417) 621-9824.

• René Spencer Faculty Recital (flute)
  Missouri Southern State University, Corley Auditorium (3950 Newman Rd)
  7:30pm
  Free and open to the public.

• The Diary of Anne Frank
  Dream Theatre Co. (124 S Main St)
  7:30pm
  Tickets: $20 (online at cur8.com/17275/project/135936).

February 14, 2026

• Decades of Love – Valentine Fundraiser for JLT
  Joplin Little Theatre (3009 W 1st St)
  2:30–4:30pm
  Songs celebrating love (1950s–present).
  Tickets: $12; reservations: (417) 623-3638.

• An American Love Song with Glenda Austin
  Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Beshore Performance Hall (212 W 7th St)
  4:00pm (doors 3:30pm)
  Patriotic and romantic music tribute.
  Tickets: $15–$20 via connect2culture.org.

February 20, 2026

• 10th Annual Comedy for Camp & S’MORE (Ages 18+)
  Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 W 7th St)
  6:30pm
  Featuring Kevin Farley & Jody Fuller; benefits Camp Soroptimist.
  Tickets: $50–$100 at givebutter.com/c/comedyforcamp10.

February 21, 2026

• Choral Concert: Love Letters – Songs of Love and Devotion
  Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Beshore Performance Hall (212 W 7th St)
  4:00pm
  MSSU Choirs (post-Valentine’s program). Free and open to the public.

February 22, 2026

• Ozark Festival Orchestra Young Artists Concert
  Monett High School (1 David Sippy Dr, Monett, MO)
  3:00–5:00pm
  Young soloists with the orchestra.
  Admission: Adults $10, Children (17 & under) free.

February 23, 2026

• Seth Lee Jones House Concert
  The Coda Concert House (2120 E 24th St)
  7:00pm (doors 6:30pm)
  Blues/slide guitar trio. Suggested donation $25. Reservations: info@codaconcerthouse.com.

February 24, 2026

• Ben Cooper Faculty Recital (trombone)
  Missouri Southern State University, Corley Auditorium (3950 Newman Rd)
  7:30pm
  Includes world premiere of “Rewritten” concerto. Free and open to the public.

February 26, 2026

• Aquila Theatre: The Hound of the Baskervilles
  Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Beshore Performance Hall (212 W 7th St)
  7:00pm (doors 6:30pm)
  Comedic/suspenseful adaptation (Curtains Up Series).
  Tickets: $50–$55 via connect2culture.org.

February 27, 2026

• MSSU Concert Band Winter Concert
  Missouri Southern State University, Taylor Auditorium (3950 Newman Rd)
  7:30pm
  Diverse band literature. Free and open to the public.

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EVENTS
January 31 – February 1, 2026

• Film: More Than a Month
  1:00pm at George Washington Carver National Monument (3950 E Newman Rd).
  PBS documentary on Black History Month. Free. Info: Curtis Gregory, (417) 325-4151.

February 2–6, 2026

• Missouri Arts Advocacy Week
  Missouri Citizens for the Arts – virtual/in-person advocacy with legislators.
  Free. Info: advocates@mo4arts.org, (573) 222-0278.

February 2, 2026

• Chapter Book Club: Dragons (Ages 8–12)
  4:15–5:00pm at Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St).
  Reading, discussion, and dragon activities. Registration preferred. Free. Info: (417) 623-7953.

February 6, 2026

• February First Friday WineShare (Ages 21+)
  6:00–8:00pm at Royale Cinema Lounge (715 E Broadway St).
  Bring wine/beer to share, popcorn, bar drinks, optional film after. Free. Info: (417) 501-9649.

• Comedy Spring Film Festival: Shaolin Soccer
  7:00pm at Missouri Southern State University, Cornell Auditorium (3950 E Newman Rd).
  MSSU Spring 2026 Film Festival. Free. Info: Dr. Becca Shriver, (417) 625-9836.

• February First Friday: Swing Dancing & Live Jazz!
  7:00–10:00pm at the Main Event (611 S Main St).

• Lesson at 7:00pm, social dance/jazz at 8:00pm (Vintage Swing Movement Joplin).
  Tickets: $18–$20 adults, $8–$10 students (advance cheaper). Info: vsmjoplin@gmail.com.

February 7, 2026

• Webb City Farmers Market
  9:00am–Noon at 106 E Tracy St, Webb City. Local produce, meats, baked goods. Free.

• Joplin Empire Market
  10:00am–2:00pm at 931 E 4th St. Local goods, food, artisan items. Free.

• ArtCon 2026
  10:00am–5:00pm at Neosho Junior High (14646 Kodiak Rd, Neosho).
  Comics, cosplay, guests (Chase Masterson, etc.), panels, vendors, contests.
  Admission: $5 (kids 5 & under free). Info: neoshoartscouncil@gmail.com.

• All-Ages Black History Fair
  11:00am–12:30pm at Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St).
  Community connections and Black history. Free. Info: (417) 623-7953.

• African American Trailblazers (ranger-led program)
  1:00pm at George Washington Carver National Monument (5646 Carver Rd, Diamond).
  Free. Info: Curtis Gregory, (417) 325-4151.

February 9, 2026

• Chapter Book Club: Dragons (Ages 8–12)
  4:15–5:00pm at Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St). (Recurring from Feb 2.) Free.

• Sense and Sensibility Auditions
  6:30pm at Stained Glass Theatre Joplin (2101 Annie Baxter Ave).
  Ages 18 & below; 7 men, 9 women needed. Runs March 26–April 4. Free. Info: (417) 553-4895.

February 10, 2026

• Poetry Out Loud Regionals
  2:00pm at Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Beshore Performance Hall (212 W 7th St).
  High school poetry recitation competition. Free. Info: Lauren Smith, (417) 621-9821.

February 12, 2026

• Joplin Writers' Guild
  6:00pm at Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St).
  Open to public (first meeting free; $10 annual dues). Info: s.v.farnsworth@gmail.com.

February 13–14, 2026

• artCentral Carthage Valentine Pop-Up Bar & Dessert Charcuterie
  5:30–9:00pm at 345 S Main St, Carthage.
  Cocktails, desserts, music; benefits youth programs. Tickets $35–$500 at zeffy.com. Info: (417) 358-4404.

February 14, 2026

• Webb City Farmers Market
  9:00am–Noon (weekly Saturday). Free.

• Neosho Christian Church 3rd Annual Quilt Show
  9:00am–2:00pm at 13608 Palm Rd, Neosho.
  Quilts on display, refreshments, prizes. Free.

• Hike & Seek: Birds (Great Backyard Bird Count)
  10:00am at George Washington Carver National Monument (Diamond).
  Birding; binoculars provided. Free.

• Joplin Empire Market
  10:00am–2:00pm (weekly Saturday). Free.

• Paris Week at Joplin Empire Market
  10:00am–2:00pm (special theme: macarons, crepes, photo booth, etc.). Free entry.

• Nature Board Game Day
  10:30am–2:30pm at Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center (201 Riviera Dr).
  Nature-themed board games for all ages. Free.

• Sweetheart Swing (Ages 21+)
  7:00–10:00pm at OCH Nexus Event Center (105 S Main St, Webb City).
  Swing dancing + live jazz (Jump Company). Pre-register at thekg.vip. Info: vsmjoplin@gmail.com.

February 16, 2026

• Downtown Poetry Reading and Open Mic
  6:00–8:00pm at Joplin Avenue Coffee Company (506 S Joplin Ave).
  Featured readers (MSSU Bordertown students) at 6:15pm, open mic at 7:00pm. Free.

• Lysistrata Auditions (Ages 18+)
  7:00pm at Dream Theatre Co. (124 S Main St).
  20+ roles; runs April 2–4. Free. Info: becki.dreamtheatre@gmail.com.

February 17, 2026

• Joplin Area Town and Country Quilters Guild Meeting
  1:00pm at First Community Church (2007 E 15th St).
  Guests welcome (2 free meetings before joining). Info: joplinareaquilters.com/contact.

February 19, 2026

• Coffee with Carver: Expressions of the Soul
  10:00am at George Washington Carver National Monument (Diamond).
  Sweet potato products demo. Free.

• Downtown Now Evening of Excellence
  5:30–7:30pm at The Ramsey (107 E 6th St).
  Celebration of Downtown Joplin Alliance supporters. Free; RSVP at eventeny.com. Info: (417) 501-9649.

February 21, 2026

• Webb City Farmers Market
  9:00am–Noon (weekly).

• Joplin Empire Market
  10:00am–2:00pm (weekly).

February 21–22, 2026

• Planting Inspiration
  1:00pm at George Washington Carver National Monument (Diamond).
  Hands-on peanut milk lab. Free.

February 23, 2026

• Artist Talk with Marina Kassianidou
  4:00pm at Missouri Southern State University, Corley Auditorium. Free.

• Opening Reception: Shapes the world could have taken
  5:00pm at MSSU Cragin Art Gallery. Free.

February 28, 2026

• Webb City Farmers Market
  9:00am–Noon (weekly).

• Bluebird Basics Workshop
  10:00am–Noon at Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center.
  Build a bluebird nesting box (registration required at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com). Free.

• Joplin Empire Market
  10:00am–2:00pm (weekly).

• Film: Birth of a Movement
  1:00pm at George Washington Carver National Monument (Diamond).
  PBS documentary on William Monroe Trotter. Free.

• The Social Regency Ball: A Night of Romance and Scandal
  7:00pm at Dream Theatre Co. (124 S Main St).
  Fundraiser (Regency/Bridgerton theme). Tickets $20 at cur8.com. Info: (417) 553-3742.

EXHIBITS

January 10 – February 27, 2026 (ended February 27)

• Those Who Can, Teach: The Work of Art Educators
  Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
  Invitational exhibit of professional works by area art educators (painting, pottery, etc.).
  Free; donations appreciated. Info: Shaun Conroy, (417) 623-0183.

January 10 – February 28, 2026 (ongoing through February 28)

• Return to Innocence by Jane Troup
  Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
  Landscapes and nature-inspired works exploring beauty, balance, and mystery.
  Free; donations appreciated. Info: Shaun Conroy, (417) 623-0183.

January 13 – February 28, 2026 (ongoing through February 28)

• Third Grade Collaborative Project
  Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
  Collaborative artwork created by over 1,700 third graders inspired by artist Jane Troup.
  Free; donations appreciated. Info: Shaun Conroy, (417) 623-0183.

January 19 – February 13, 2026 (ended)

• Rupture by Nazanin Moghbeli
  Missouri Southern State University, Cragin Art Gallery (3950 E Newman Rd)
  Exploration of line through calligraphy, gesture, and medical imaging themes.
  Free. Info: Dr. Christine Bentley, (417) 625-3066.

February 13 – March 21, 2026 (ongoing; starts February 13)

• Plant the Seed by JRAC
  artCentral Carthage (1110 E 13th St, Carthage, MO)
  Collection of artwork from Joplin Regional Artists Coalition members.
  Free; donations appreciated. Info: artcentral1110@gmail.com, (417) 358-4404.

February 23 – March 20, 2026 (upcoming; opens February 23)

• Shapes the world could have taken by Marina Kassianidou
  Missouri Southern State University, Cragin Art Gallery (3950 E Newman Rd)
  Mark-making focused on relationships between self, materials, and the world (painting, drawing, collage, installation).
  Free. Info: Dr. Christine Bentley, (417) 625-3066.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

February 5, 2026

• Fly Tying with Hackle (Ages 12+)
  6:00–7:30pm at Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center (201 Riviera Dr)
  Soft hackle fly tying session. Materials provided. Registration required. Free. Register: mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com. Info: Tim Smith, (417) 629-3434.

February 6, 2026

• Impasto Oil Painting with Tricia Courtney
  2:00–5:00pm at Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)
  Thick painting knife techniques. Bring own supplies. Reservations required. Cost: $20. Info: (417) 627-4542.

February 7, 2026

• MSSU CME Medicine and Art Workshops: Observational Empathy
  8:30am–12:30pm at Missouri Southern State University (3950 E Newman Rd)
  Visual thinking strategies for medical/healthcare training. Cost: $75. Info: Dr. Christine Bentley, (417) 625-3066.

• Linocut Valentine’s with Jade (Ages 16+)
  2:30–4:30pm at Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
  Design, carve, and print linoleum blocks for Valentine’s. Registration required. Cost: $40/person or $75 for two. Register: spivaarts.org.

• Seed Paper Valentines with Ciera (Ages 7–14)
  2:30–4:30pm at Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
  Eco-friendly plantable seed paper cards. Registration required. Cost: $30. Register: spivaarts.org.

February 11, 2026

• Preschool Nature Connections: Pine Cone’s Secret (Ages 3–7)
  10:00–11:00am at Wildcat Glades Education Cottage (301 Riviera Dr)
  Story + pinecone craft. Registration required. Free. Register: bit.ly/3NqNL0O or robin@wildcatglades.org.

February 12, 2026

• Impasto Oil Painting with Tricia Courtney
  2:00–5:00pm at Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)
  (Repeat session; see February 6 for details.) Cost: $20.

February 13, 2026

• Watercolor Painting with Joan Allen (Ages 8+)
  10:00am–Noon & 1:00–3:00pm at Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)
  Watercolor techniques. Cost: $18 (own supplies) or $30 (supplies provided). Reservations: (417) 553-0835.

February 14, 2026

• Preschool Nature Connections: Pine Cone’s Secret (Ages 3–7)
  1:00–2:00pm at Wildcat Glades Education Cottage (301 Riviera Dr)
  (Repeat session; see February 11 for details.) Free.

• Spinning Hearts Fluid Art with Debbie (Ages 8+)
  2:30–4:30pm at Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
  Acrylic pour with spinner for heart-inspired designs. Registration required. Cost: $40. Register: spivaarts.org.

• Valentine’s Day in the Gallery (Ages 18+)
  7:00pm at Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
  After-hours creative session for couples/friends. Registration required. Cost: $45/person or $80 for two. Register: spivaarts.org.

February 19, 2026

• Owls of Missouri Webinar
  10:30am via Zoom
  Owl identification and behavior. Registration required. Free. Register: mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com.

• Fused Glass Potted Cactus with Jane McCaulley (Ages 8+)
  3:30–5:00pm at Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)
  Create fused glass cactus in pot. All materials provided. Cost: $40. Reservations: (417) 553-0835 or text (417) 540-9428.

• Nature Explorers: Clever Corvids (Ages 7–14)
  6:00pm at Wildcat Glades Education Cottage (301 Riviera Dr)
  Crow facts, games, and craft. Registration required. Free. Register: bit.ly/4pK8Gt8.

• Fly Tying with Buck Tail (Ages 12+)
  6:00–7:30pm at Bud’s Bait (3328 E 13th St)
  Clouser Minnows with buck tail. Materials provided. Registration required. Free. Register: mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com.

February 20, 2026

• Little Acorns: Calling All Owls (Ages 3–7)
  10:30–11:00am at Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center (201 Riviera Dr)
  Owl facts + craft. Registration required. Free. Register: mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com.

• Impasto Oil Painting with Tricia Courtney
  2:00–5:00pm at Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)
  (Repeat session; see February 6 for details.) Cost: $20.

February 21, 2026

• Saturday Painting Class (Ages 8+)
  10:30am–1:00pm at Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)
  Impressionist-style painting (or own reference). Includes ice cream. Cost: $30. Reservations: (417) 553-0835.

• Paint Pouring with Mary Parks (Ages 9+)
  5:00pm at Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)
  Create two abstract pour pieces. Cost: $40. Reservations: (417) 553-0835.

February 23, 2026

• New Year, No Fear! Snake Perceptions (Ages 15+)
  6:00pm at Wildcat Glades Education Cottage (301 Riviera Dr)
  Snake myths, ecology, and overcoming fear. Free. Info: robin@wildcatglades.org.

February 26, 2026

• Impasto Oil Painting with Tricia Courtney
  2:00–5:00pm at Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)
  (Repeat session; see February 6 for details.) Cost: $20.

February 28, 2026

• Mini Makers: Saturday Edition (Ages 2–5)
  10:15–11:15am at Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
  Playful, process-focused art for young children. Registration required. Cost: $10. Register: spivaarts.org.

Creativity Unlimited with Jade
11:45am–12:45pm at Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
Process-based art for neurodivergent young adults. Registration required. Cost: $15. Register: spivaarts.org.