The Lowdown Springtown 5/1-5/7

What You Really Need to Know!

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Lowdown Springtown
May 01, 2025

Welcome to Lowdown Springtown— the ultimate cure for “what should we do this weekend?”

We’re cutting through the chaos and bringing you the good stuff—events actually worth putting on pants.

Weekend Weather Forecast: ⛅ – High 60s it seems Mother Nature’s finally back on her meds… at least for now.

For those of us with ADD...or just no time. We get it. We listen and we don’t judge.

🎯 Halfway to Halloween Springfield Cardinals Game vs NW Arkansas
 May 2 | 5 PM | 💸 Varies
 Because nothing says “America’s pastime” like costumes and chaos in May.
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🎯 Plush – 90s/2k Rock at Southbound Bar and Grill
 May 3 | 8 PM | 💸 $12
 Break out your wallet chain and eyeliner—and get down with the sickness.
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🎯 ArtsFest on Walnut Street
 May 3–4 | 10 AM–5 PM | 💸 $5 (Kids under 5 free)
 It's like Pinterest but with food trucks and live music.
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🎯 Cinco De Mayo at 4 By 4 Galloway
 May 5 | 2–10 PM | 💸 Free (but bring money for tacos and margaritas)
Come for the margaritas but stay for the vibe.
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🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🎁

We're celebrating our first official issue with a little 💸 love 💸—and by love, we mean a $25 VISA gift card (aka free money, people).

How to enter? It’s stupid easy:
1️⃣ Subscribe to Lowdown Springtown (if you're reading this, you're halfway there)
2️⃣ Share this with 3 friends who need us in their box... their inbox, perv.
3️⃣ Winner announced Friday, May 9th!

✨ Bonus points (and our eternal love) if you share the giveaway post to your story.

Go on, share recklessly, and let’s make this an open inbox relationship.

🎨 THE ARTSY STUFF

For when you want to impress a date… or your mom.

First Friday Art Walk
 May 2 | 💸 Free
 Because wine + art + pretending you "get" abstract sculpture = peak Springfield Friday.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
 April 30–May 4 | 💸 Free
 It’s not hoarding if you’re collecting books for your library.
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🎯 ArtsFest on Walnut Street
 May 3–4 | 10 AM–5 PM | 💸 $5 (Kids under 5 free)
 It's like Pinterest but with food trucks and live music.
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🎶 TUNES FOR EVERY MOOD SWING

From metalcore meltdowns to acoustic garden vibes—pick your soundtrack.

Jeremy Camp at the Gillioz
 May 2 | 7 PM | 💸 $80+
 Because sometimes you need your Jesus with a side of arena rock.
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🎯 Plush – 90s/2k Rock at Southbound Bar and Grill
 May 3 | 8 PM | 💸 $12
 Break out your wallet chain and eyeliner—and get down with the sickness.
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Gigs in the Garden ft. Johnnie Angelia King & Blues Connection
 May 4 | 💸 Free-ish ($10 donation suggested)
 Live tunes, garden views, and enough serenity to almost forget you haven't done laundry in 6 days.
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Metalcore Spring Break Tour
 May 4 | 6 PM–Midnight | 💸 $35
 Metalcore mayhem. Black eyeliner required.
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🌮 FOODIE FRENZY

Come hungry, leave full, and maybe a little tipsy.  

Taco De Somo
May 1 | 6–9 PM | 💸 $35
Tacos, tequila, and live tunes. Call it the tastiest Cinco de Mayo pregame in town.
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Salsa Fest
 May 3 | 1–5 PM | 💸 $6
 Dip into good vibes and spicy competition.
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Beer & BBQ Bash
 May 3 | 4–10 PM | 💸 $25
 Craft beer. BBQ. The meat sweats are worth it.
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Corndog Kickoff Cook-Off
 May 3 | 6 PM | 💸 $25
 A day of deep fried glory and sweet surprises.
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🎯 Cinco De Mayo at 4 By 4 Galloway
 May 5 | 2–10 PM | 💸 Free (but bring money for tacos and margaritas)
Come for the margaritas but stay for the vibe.
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🫠 LAUGH SO YOU DON’T CRY

Comedy, chaos, and politically-charged stage drama. Something for every unhinged mood.

POTUS @ Springfield Contemporary Theatre
 May 1–4 | varies | 💸 $32+
 A political comedy where the ladies clean up the (White House) mess.
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Katherine Blanford @ Blue Room Comedy Club
 May 2–3 | varies | 💸 $20+
 Blonde, bold, and hilarious. Basically, the Southern belle of chaos.
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Open Mic Night @ Blue Room
 May 4 | 7 PM | 💸 $11
 Unfiltered local comedy. Some jokes might even land.
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🏃‍♀️ BE ACTIVE (OR WATCH OTHERS DO IT)

Move your body or just clap for people who do. No judgment here.

SEArenity Yoga @ Wonders of Wildlife
 May 1 | 7:30 PM | 💸 $16
 Yoga. Fishes. Zen.
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🎯 Halfway to Halloween Springfield Cardinals Game vs NW Arkansas
 May 2 | 5 PM | 💸 Varies
 Because nothing says “America’s pastime” like costumes and chaos in May.
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Girls on the Run 5K
 May 3 | 9 AM | 💸 $45
 Support girl power and pretend running 3 miles is NBD.
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🎮 SPRINGFIELD SIDE QUESTS

Because sometimes the side quests make the game.

Animal Meet & Greet @ Hold Fast Brewing
 May 1 | 5–7PM | 💸 FREE just bring money for beer!
 Happy hour just got a whole lot better!
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It’s Gonna be… May… the Force Be with You Tattoo Specials
 May 4 | 12–8 PM  | 💸 Free
Get your nostalgic ink fix with designs from a galaxy far, far away or your favorite boy band.
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Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament at Southbound Bar and Grill
 May 6 | 6:30 PM  | 💸 Free
 Face it—you’re not winning, but at least the beer’s cold.
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🌶️ STAY SPICY SPRINGFIELD

We've done all we can… Now slap on some deodorant, throw on real pants, and go pretend you're thriving.

— The Lowdown Springtown Crew

💐 NEXT WEEK TEASE

Mother’s Day is coming—and soggy Waffle House pancakes won’t cut it. Here’s a sneak peek at events that might make your mom go “Aweee”. More ideas coming next week!

Sugar Cookie Bouquet Class by Out of the Box Bakes
 May 8 | 6–8 PM | 💸 $30 (limited spots)
What’s better than cookies or flowers? Flower cookies, obviously.
Spots are limited so don’t wait to sign up.
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Moms and Mimosas at 14 Mill Market
 May 10 | 12–5 PM | 💸 Free (but bring money for bottomless mimosas and shopping)
Because nothing says “I love you, Mom” like bottomless booze.
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Sip and Shop at Wire Road Brewery
 May 11 | 12–5 PM | 💸 Free (but bring money for beer and shopping)
For the mom who deserves jewelry, carbs, and a little buzz—all before 5 PM.
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Make your momma proud—subscribe and share for more events next week… and who knows, you might win an extra $25 to help make her day extra special.