May 10 Friday
Old Town Cape’s free concert series Tunes at Twilight returns for its spring series on May 10.The first performance will feature Delta Bluesman Terry "Big T" Williams.
You can hear Terry "Big T" Williams at Tunes at Twilight at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10, at Ivers Square in downtown Cape Girardeau. Be sure to bring your blanket or lawn chair.
*In case of rainout, Tunes at Twilight will be held at Gospel Life Church at 817 Broadway.
May 07 Tuesday
Local Area Songwriters come and play three original songs they have written. Admission is free. No outside beverages are allowed as there is a bar in the back room. If you want to hear some amazing local talents, come on out. Hosted by Bruce Zimmerman.
May 11 Saturday
The Cape Riverfront Market opening day will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, and will run every Saturday morning between May and October from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Cape Riverfront Market occupies the lot at 35 S. Spanish Street in Downtown Cape Girardeau. Patrons of the farmers’ market can expect to find a wide variety of vendors selling hot breakfast and lunch foods, farm-fresh produce, meats and cheeses, baked goods, jams, honey, flowers and plants, arts and crafts, and natural wellness products, all of which are locally grown, homemade, and handmade.
Returning this year, the Old Town Cape will host monthly themed market days starting on May 4 with a collaboration with the Muddy River Marathon at the Casino Parking lot (777 Main Street). All vendors will attend the first market so this is a great opportunity to see what you can expect all year long! Other event days include: Marketeers Day, OTC Birthday Party, Youth Entrepreneurship Day, Harvest Festival, and Oktoberfest. The Cape Riverfront Market will also continue with our weekly musical guest series kicking off on May 4.
Due to the increased interest in market, vendors we will be closing the section of Spanish Street every Saturday to allow for more vendors at the market. We will have many additional vendors! There will be a portion of the street dedicated to Grass Roots BMW Motorcycles on the end of Spanish St. closest to Merriwether St.
The Missouri Department of Conservation will host Birding for Alzheimer’s and Caregivers on May 11.
Getting outdoors, interacting with nature, and learning new skills can have positive benefits for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. This event will include tips for using binoculars, identifying bird songs, using field guides, and a slow-paced, gentle walk at the Nature Center.
Birding for Alzheimer’s and Caregivers will take place on Saturday, May 11, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center. The program is free and open to persons with early-stage dementia and their caregivers.
This is a cooperative program with the Greater Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
To register, visit:Events | Missouri Department of Conservation
The Southeast Missouri Modelers Association (SEMMA) invites the public to come fly radio controlled model aircraft with us; or just watch. Free hot dogs and soda will be served at 11:30 a.m.
This event is FREE to the public. For further information, contact John Coffman at (573) 271-0643, or Arnold Simmons at (573) 225-1179.
The Southeast Missouri Modelers Association invites the public to come fly radio-controlled model aircraft -- or just watch the air show on May 11.
This event is free to the public and will be held at Galaxy Park, 441 Gizmo Lane (just off Route 177) in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, May 11, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Free hot dogs and soda will be served at 11:30 a.m.
May 14 Tuesday
The Mercy Southeast Diabetes Support Group will host its “Step into a Healthier Tomorrow” foot care program on May 14.
Taking care of your feet is important, particularly for individuals with diabetes. Mercy Southeast registered dietitian Kay Litwicki will provide nutrition tips, and Dr. Greg Lifferth will offer information on daily foot care hygiene and more.
The foot care program will take place on Tuesday, May 14, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Healthpoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau. The program is free and open to the public.
To register, call Mercy Southeast Diabetes Center at (573) 339-0121.
May 17 Friday
Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri will host Mental Health: Let’s Taco Bout It on May 17.
The lunch and learn will include a presentation in observance of Mental Health Awareness Month and a free taco lunch, sponsored by Seis Express. The event is open to the public.
Mental Health: Let’s Taco Bout it will take place on Friday, May 17, from 12-1 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Public Library.
Old Town Cape’s free concert series Tunes at Twilight returns for its spring series on May 17.The next performance will feature Alex Riffle and the Stiff Riffs. The group plays a blend of contemporary and traditional bluegrass. This will be their third return to Tunes and they are really looking forward to a hot performance and seeing old friends.
You can hear Alex Riffle and the Stiff Riffs at Tunes at Twilight at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at Ivers Square in downtown Cape Girardeau. Be sure to bring your blanket or lawn chair.
May 18 Saturday
Visit Ste. Gen will host its annual Master Gardeners Garden Walk on May 18-19.
Held in the historic downtown district, community members are invited to tour the town’s public and private gardens and explore the plant sale amongst the blooming spring flowers.
The Garden Walk will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, in Historic Ste. Genevieve.
Tickets are $10 per person. Children 6 and under are free. Available on the day of the garden walk. VENMO accepted.
For more information, visit Ste. Genevieve Master Gardeners Facebook page, visitstegen.com, or call (573) 883-7097.