NOTE: Please check all venue websites for updated information.
March 28
Heart Walk
SRP Park
Fundraiser to help prevent and treat heart disease and stroke is a 5K non-competitive event. Strollers and leashed dogs allowed. Individuals and teams welcome; register online. csraheartwalk.org
March 28-30
Aiken Horse Show
Hitchcock Woods
Century-old horse show invites spectators to watch three days of equestrian competitions for free. Admission also is free for walk-ins; vehicle parking is a $10 donation per car per day for trail maintenance or $25 donation for 3-day pass. Concessions and catered lunches available or bring your own picnic. Show begins 8:30 a.m. each day. aikenhorseshow.org
March 29
Narnia
CCPAC
Augusta Ballet performs a custom ballet based upon the C.S. Lewis children’s classic, “The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe.” 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. columbiacountyballet.com
Columbia County Cultural Festival
Evans Towne Center Park
Inaugural festival will showcase different cultures through food, music, dance, arts and more. 3-7 p.m. Free admission. columbiacountyga.gov
Augusta Symphony – Sounds from the East
Miller Theater
The symphony performs selections from Mozart, Saint Saens, Say and Rimsky Korsakov with acclaimed pianist Adam Golka. 7:30 p.m. millertheateraugusta.com
Aiken Triple Crown
Various venues
Equestrian showmanship – Polo. Prices and hours vary by event. aikentrainingtrack.com, aikensteeplechase.com, usca.edu
April 5, 26
Evans Market
Market Pavilion
Weekly market features local artisans, farmers, producers and vendors. There will be no market on Saturday, April 12 and Saturday, April 19. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. columbiacountyga.gov
April 4
Food Truck Friday
Evans Towne Center Park
Evening features live music and a variety of food and beverage vendors. 6-9 p.m. Admission is free. Bring chairs and blankets. Music begins 7 p.m. columbiacountyga.gov
April 5
Spring Fest
Liberty Park
City of Grovetown spring celebration includes DJ, food and craft vendors, photos with the Easter Bunny, family fun and egg hunt with more than 30,000 eggs. Bring baskets for the egg hunt. 11 a.m. cityofgrovetown.com
April 8
Rock Fore! Dough
Evans Towne Center Park
Annual Masters Week event features live concerts and food and beverage vendors. General admission, pit passes and VIP tables available. rockforedough.com
Aiken Art Walk
Downtown Aiken
Annual event showcases emerging and established visual artists, craft vendors, musicians, arts organizations and local businesses. 5-8 p.m. Free admission. visitaikensc.com
April 12
Movies Under the Stars
Columbia Theatre
Bring blankets and chairs to watch featured film, Selena. Matinee 5 p.m.; evening show 8-10:30 p.m. Free. Free Selena coloring page and piñata kid’s craft also available 2-3:30 p.m. Movie moves indoors if weather is bad. harlemmuseumandwelcomecenter.com
April 18-27
Columbia County Spring Fair
Columbia County Fairgrounds
Attractions include midway rides and games, demolition derby, petting zoo, magician, Fireguy Show and other special entertainment. Admission is $7 in advance or $10 at the gate. Ages 5 and under admitted free with ticketed adult. Parking is free. After 7 p.m. ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent. columbiacountyfair.net
April 22
SHARP Dance Company
The Etherredge Center
Featured performance is “669,” a dance piece inspired by the stories of Sir Nicholas Winton, who rescued 669 children, mostly Jewish, from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. 7 p.m. etherredgecenter.universitytickets.com
April 24
Pretty Woman: The Musical
CCPAC
Touring Broadway musical presents the stage production of the 1990 film. 7:30 p.m. thecenterofcc.com
The Sounds of Soul
Hardin Auditorium
The band plays classics from Motown and The Temptations, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, The Supremes, Lionel Richie, Tina Turner, Barry White and more. 7:30 p.m. augustaamusements.com
April 24-25
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
Miller Theater
Augusta Symphony performs composer John Williams’ award-winning score live to a screening of the original “Star Wars” movie. 7:30 p.m. each night. $49-$102. millertheateraugusta.com
April 25
The Black Jacket Symphony
CCPAC
The tribute band recreates Jimmy Buffett’s greatest hits and his “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes” album. 8 p.m. $35-$40. thecenterofcc.com
April 25-26
Sacred Heart Garden Festival
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Fri. and Sat. activities include a vendor market in the Great Hall, educational speakers, food trucks and more. Plant and garden vendors available outdoors on Sat. $10 in advance; $15 during festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. sacredheartaugusta.org
April 26
Arts at the Plaza
CCPAC
Fine arts showcase by students in the Columbia County School District features drama, chorus, band and visual arts by students K-12. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. $8; ages 3 and under free. thecenterofcc.com
The Great Gatsby Ballet
Miller Theater
World Ballet Company presents the world premiere of its latest ballet, a Broadway-style production of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel of glitz, glamour and the Roaring Twenties. 7 p.m. $36-$95. millertheateraugusta.com
April 26-27
Air Dot Show Augusta
Augusta Regional Airport
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels headline a show of military and civilian aviation excellence. Noon- 4 p.m. Seating options and prices vary; children ages 5 and under are free in general admission section. Tickets must be purchased before arrival at the show. augustaairshow.com
April 27
The Drifters
Hardin Auditorium
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer group celebrates 50 years of hits. 7:30 p.m. augustaamusements.com
May 3
Harlem Woman’s Club Spring Bazaar
West Milledgeville Road
Market features antiques, jewelry, arts and crafts, plants, flea market and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. See Facebook for details.
Augusta Symphony: Celebrating Augusta
Miller Theater
The symphony performs with guest artist Nicholas Bardonnay, photochoreographer, photographer and multimedia artist. 7:30 p.m. millertheateraugusta.com
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Evans Market
Market Pavilion
Weekly market features local artisans, farmers, producers and vendors. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. columbiacountyga.gov
May 4
Newsboys
CCPAC
The contemporary Christian music artists perform their Worldwide Revival Night Tour with special guest Amanda Nolan. 7 p.m. $29-$79. thecenterofcc.com
May 4-5
Jernigan Memorial Golf Tournament
Greystone Preserve and Woodside Country Club
Proceeds will support Piedmont Augusta’s colorectal cancer program. Opening celebration on 5/4 includes Lowcountry boil, live music and auction; 5:30 p.m. Tournament 5/5 features shotgun start 11 a.m. piedmont.org/locations/piedmont-augusta/foundation/events
Corned Beef Fundraiser
Adas Yeshurun Synagogue and Cucina 503
Pick up a meal that includes hand-sliced kosher corned beef sandwich on rye, chips, cookie, kosher dill pickle and drink. $20. Free delivery for orders of 10 lunches or more to the same location. cornedbeefaugusta.com
To have your event considered for publication, please submit materials to info@columbiacountymag.com. All listings require a two-month lead time.
