Weekend Outlook: Brace yourself: sunshine, music and comedy on the books

It's still summertime, which means we're still going strong with events in Southeast Missouri. Two big names will perform here this weekend: Don Curry at the Arena Building on Saturday and Gene Watson at the River Campus today. On Saturday, ease your way into the upcoming rodeo season with the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Parade in downtown Sikeston.

Come together

One City will be hosting an open house in conjunction with downtown's First Friday with the Arts. Campers from the Hip-Hop Arts Camp with Malcolm McCrae will have "Unity in the Community" artwork on display. Come see the community art mural painted by Malcolm and campers on the outside of the One City building.

And come hungry -- True-Que BBQ will also be there.

Happy Birthday!

Open Mic Night at Cape Girardeau Public Library turns 1 today, and you're invited to the celebration at 6 p.m.

Get ready for a night of music by Templesmith, spoken word poetry, comedy ... and cake.

The event will take place near the library's coffee bar area. More details can be found on the event's Facebook page.

LOL

Get ready to laugh your socks off at Arena Building in Cape Girardeau at 7:30 p.m. Saturday with comedian Don "D.C." Curry -- also known as Uncle Elroy from "Next Friday" and "Friday After Next."

Tickets can be purchased at the venue. For more information, call (469) 418-4655.

How much: Tickets are $35; Limited reserved floor

Boot scootin'

The Sikeston Bootheel Rodeo is quickly approaching and the annual Rodeo Parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday on W. Salcedo Road in Sikeston, Missouri.

The parade route is scheduled to continue down North Kingshighway, ending in downtown Sikeston.

The "Cowboy Up! Festival" also will be held in downtown Sikeston on Saturday, featuring music, rodeo clowns, children's activities and food.

B2S

Scopus United Methodist Church will hold a back-to-school picnic 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday with free food and school supplies. Prizes will be given away, and music will be provided by Sis Massa.

Just brew it

Be sure to make your way to the Minglewood Homebrew Competition at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Minglewood parking lot at 121 Broadway in Cape Girardeau.

The first 200 beer-loving festivalgoers receive one token to vote on their favorite beer in the competition. The top three homebrew beers with the most tokens will advance to the final judging by a panel of Minglewood judges.

The winning home brewer will collaborate on an IPA brew with Minglewood on its 7bbl brewing system and will be announced Tuesday at Minglewood Brewery in celebration of Craft Beer Week.

All details can be found online at minglewoodbrewery.com/beerweek.

jhartwig@semissorian.com

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