24 SATURDAY

Sue Ann O'Neal Gospel Homecoming Concert, 7 p.m., The Clarion Hotel, 3330 S. Glenstone Ave. Advance tickets are ; day of show; free for children 5 and younger. Call (877) 311-5324.

Upside Down Creative Group presents "The Skinny Improv," 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Barnett Fine Arts Center, Evangel University, 1111 N. Glenstone Ave., 865-2815, Ext. 7965. Tickets are , for students. Visit www.theskinnyimprov.com.

The 4th Annual Springfield, Missouri Day at Busch Stadium. Game time is 2:15 p.m. All Springfield area residents and businesses can purchase Terrace Reserved tickets for . Children's Miracle Network will receive a $1 donation for every ticket sold on the special order forms, which are available through the Children's Miracle Network or Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Call Kelly at 269-1830.

Iris Society of the Ozarks Iris Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Nathanael Greene Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave. Free admission. Call 831-2548.

A Fundraising Carnival and Charity Auction to benefit CURE and Wishing Well begins at 10 a.m. at North Town Mall, Glenstone Avenue and Kearney Street. The event features entertainers, carnival games, crafts, an auction and more. Free. Call 865-2982.

The Great American Raft Race begins at 11 a.m. at the public launching area of Orleans Trail South — take Cedar County RB from Missouri 39. Free for spectators; per raft or for vendors/crafters. Call 637-2516.

Christopher Ames performs from 8 to 10 p.m. at Borders Books and Music, 3300 S. Glenstone Ave. Free. Call 881-4111.

25 Sunday

Concert in the Park with Hogmolly, 6 to 8 p.m., Washington Park, 1600 N. Summit Ave. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. Call 865-5953.

"The Robert Plummer Collection of Master Prints" opens and continues through Aug. 29 at Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Drive. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Call 837-5700.

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Radio Controlled Truck and Buggy Off Road Race, 8 a.m. Sunday, Neal Grubaugh Park, 907 E. Parkview Ave. Entry fee is . Free. Call 839-2098.

26 Monday

A Summer Celebration of Siblings, 11 a.m., for ages 1-12, at The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Registration starts July 19. Free. Call 874-8110.

28 Wednesday

Founders Park Concert with Springfield Little Theatre's YES Troupe, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., Founders Park, Water Street between Jefferson and Boonville avenues, as part of the Wednesday Noon in Founders Park series. Free. 865-0450.

29 Thursday

Outdoor Skills Rendezvous is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4600 S. Chrisman Road. Learn and practice skills of archery, fishing, fire starting and simulated hunting. Ages 11-adult. Free; registration is required. Call 888-4237.

30 Friday

Ozark Empire Fair runs July 30 through August 8 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Norton Road and Grant Avenue. Gates open at 11 a.m. (10 a.m. Aug. 3); grounds close at midnight. Fair admission: Adult tickets are ; free for children 12 years and younger. All concerts are free with fair admission. Reserved seats are and . Concerts begin at 8 p.m.: Trace Adkins, July 30; Mark Chesnutt, July 31; Foghat, Aug. 2; Stacie Orrico, Aug. 3; Jo Dee Messina, Aug. 4; Tracy Byrd, Aug. 5; Saliva, Aug. 6. 836-7678, 1-888-476-7849 or smstix.com.

Outdoor Cinema showing of "The Hulk" (PG) sunset at Founders Park, Water Street and Jefferson Avenue. Pick up free family ticket four-packs beginning each Monday for that weekend's movies. Without the free tickets, admission at the gate is for adults; for children. Ticket outlets include the Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Ave.; Discovery Center of Springfield, 438 E. St. Louis St.; Jordan Valley Ice Park, 635 E. Trafficway; McAlister's Deli, 210 W. Sunshine St. and 1460 E. Primrose St.; Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, 815 St. Louis St.; and Springfield Little Theatre Box Office, 311 E. Walnut St. Visit www.itsalldowntown.com or call the hotline at 864-1400.

31 Saturday

The Concreteman Triathlon and Duathlon begins at 7 a.m. at Fellows Lake. The individual fee is for triathlon; for team; duathlon is individual; for the team. Call 882-5590 to register.

Stan Pollmann performs from 8 to 10 p.m. July 31 at Borders Books and Music, 3300 S. Glenstone Ave. Free. Call 881-4111.

Ozark Rubber Duck Race & Kinetic Kontraption Race, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Finley River Park, Ozark. Ducks are adoptable for . Grand prize is ,000. Proceeds benefit Ozark Parks and Recreation Department. The race starts at 11 a.m.; duck race at 2 p.m. Call 581-7002.

Outdoor Cinema showing of "Big Fish" (PG-13), sunset at Founders Park, Water Street and Jefferson Avenue. Pick up free family ticket four-packs beginning each Monday for that weekend's movies. Without the free tickets, admission at the gate is for adults; for children. Ticket outlets include the Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Ave.; Discovery Center of Springfield, 438 E. St. Louis St.; Jordan Valley Ice Park, 635 E. Trafficway; McAlister's Deli, 210 W. Sunshine St. and 1460 E. Primrose St.; Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, 815 St. Louis St.; and Springfield Little Theatre Box Office, 311 E. Walnut St. Visit www.itsalldowntown.com or call the hotline at 864-1400.

Republic's Auto Show, registration is 9 to 11:30 a.m.; awards at 2:30 p.m.. downtown Main Street, Republic, U.S. 60. Call 732-7773.