Community Calendar

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

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.

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

Missouri native Javon Jackson, a former member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, is celebrated for his soulful, expressive saxophone sound and innovative approach to jazz. A prolific recording artist, he has performed with legends like Elvin Jones and Christian McBride and composed scores for projects such as Alfred Hitchcock’s The Lodger. Jackson’s recent work, including "The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni", highlights his ability to blend tradition with bold, contemporary ideas. He currently directs the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz Studies at the University of Hartford. This performance is part of Connect2Culture's Cornell 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: $40–$45.

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

Dust off your red, white, and blue and add an extra touch of red for Valentine’s Day. Join Glenda and friends for a once-in-a-lifetime musical tribute honoring America’s 250th birthday. This performance celebrates the sounds of our nation, from stirring spirituals and cherished hymns to patriotic favorites, timeless folk tunes, lively ragtime, New Orleans jazz, and hits from decades past. And no American celebration is complete without a little romance, so we’re also honoring Valentine’s Day with classic love songs. Whether you’re nostalgic or just love great music, this is one tribute you won’t want to miss! Doors open at 3:30pm. 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: $15–$20.

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

Aquila Theatre ventures onto the fog-shrouded moors of England in this inventive, suspenseful adaptation of "The Hound of the Baskervilles". With comedy, mystery, and dynamic staging, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson unravel a supernatural legend in a “play within a play” setting—joined by the ever-resourceful Mrs. Hudson and eccentric actor Sir Anthony Knee-Cap. Known for their bold, innovative productions, Aquila Theatre invites audiences to step into a world of intrigue and laughter, where solving the case might just require the audience’s help. 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.

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

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.