Community Calendar

For 18 years we offer Free, Family friendly, date night fun, walkability, on street parking, 6 or more inside venues monthly with receptions and artists to greet you! Live solo musicians at 3 venues.

We are open every Saturday, all year around! Come shop the largest selection of freshly picked and locally grown fruits and veggies in the area. Our farmers grow winter veggies in hoop houses and greenhouses. Support your local Farmers!!

The Empire Market is a four-season city market that combines farm fresh goodness, hand-crafted products, community gardens and local gourmet food, all in one location that is easily accessible to the Joplin community. Customers can shop for their weekly groceries, find unique gifts, enjoy live music and a meal, all within the market’s laid back atmosphere.

Open 10am-2pm, every Saturday.
931 E 4th St
Joplin MO

The Empire Market is a four-season city market that combines farm fresh goodness, hand-crafted products, community gardens and local gourmet food, all in one location that is easily accessible to the Joplin community. Customers can shop for their weekly groceries, find unique gifts, enjoy live music and a meal, all within the market’s laid back atmosphere.

Open 10am-2pm, every Saturday.
931 E 4th St
Joplin MO

Vendors, crafts, and food in a cozy park setting in the North Heights neighborhood.
It’s different each month. There are also activities for kids and pets.

Silver Medalist at the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition and winner of the Geneva International Music Competition, Dmitry Shishkin is acclaimed for his electrifying performances and imaginative artistry. He has appeared at Wigmore Hall, the Verbier Festival, and Vienna’s Musikverein, performing with leading orchestras including the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Budapest Festival Orchestra, and Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra. Born in Chelyabinsk, Russia, and now based in Switzerland, Shishkin is one of today’s most exciting classical pianists. This performance is part of Connect2Culture's Curtains Up Series 2025–2026. Doors open at 1:30pm. Tickets may be purchased at connect2culture.org, (417) 621-9824, or at the C2C box office inside the Cornell Complex (Tue–Sat | 1–5pm). Tickets: $25–$30.

The Empire Market is a four-season city market that combines farm fresh goodness, hand-crafted products, community gardens and local gourmet food, all in one location that is easily accessible to the Joplin community. Customers can shop for their weekly groceries, find unique gifts, enjoy live music and a meal, all within the market’s laid back atmosphere.

Open 10am-2pm, every Saturday.
931 E 4th St
Joplin MO

The Empire Market is a four-season city market that combines farm fresh goodness, hand-crafted products, community gardens and local gourmet food, all in one location that is easily accessible to the Joplin community. Customers can shop for their weekly groceries, find unique gifts, enjoy live music and a meal, all within the market’s laid back atmosphere.

Open 10am-2pm, every Saturday.
931 E 4th St
Joplin MO

A bubble volcano. A bubble roller coaster. A kid inside a bubble? "Bubble Trouble" is Jeff Boyer’s one-man bubble extravaganza that takes bubble artistry to the max. With hilarious comedy, upbeat music, and jaw-dropping bubble magic, Boyer juggles, sculpts, and builds with bubbles—creating fog-filled bubbles, bouncing bubbles, and even bubbles that blow their own bubbles. A Guinness World Record holder and internationally acclaimed performer, Boyer’s unique blend of science, art, and theater has wowed audiences for over 25 years. This interactive, sensory-friendly show is pure family-friendly fun, inspiring audiences of all ages to share in the joy of discovery. This performance is part of Connect2Culture's Ignite Series 2025–2026. Doors open at 1:30pm. Tickets may be purchased at connect2culture.org, (417) 621-9824, or at the C2C box office inside the Cornell Complex (Tue–Sat | 1–5pm). Tickets: Kids $5, Adults $20.

Direct from London’s West End, The Barricade Boys bring powerhouse vocals, slick dance moves, and electrifying energy to their Broadway Party. Featuring stars from "Les Misérables", the show combines iconic musical theater favorites with pop, rock, swing, and Motown hits for a one-of-a-kind celebration. With dazzling harmonies, infectious humor, and unforgettable stories from their time on stage, The Barricade Boys deliver a musical experience that will have audiences singing, dancing, and cheering for more. Not A Performance Of, Not Affiliated with the Show "Les Misérables". This performance is part of Connect2Culture's Curtains Up Series 2025–2026. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased at connect2culture.org, (417) 621-9824, or at the C2C box office inside the Cornell Complex (Tue–Sat | 1–5pm). Tickets: $50–$55.