Friday, June 9
Friday Night Jams — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council presents Friday Night Jams at 7 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Arts Center, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free. Visit wpccac.com.
Saturday, June 10
Sizzling Second Saturday — Columbus’ Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market, open 7-10 a.m., offers pony rides and a petting zoo plus a visit by the Columbus Police Department, Mississippi University for Women’s Project CHEW, fruit and vegetable Twister and face painting. The market at Second Street and Second Avenue North is open Mondays 4-6 p.m. and Thursdays and Saturdays 7-10 a.m. For more information, call 662-328-6305.
Puppy Foam Party — 4 Paws for a Cause hosts this fundraiser for the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society from 1-3 p.m. at the Animal Clinic of Columbus, 3157 Highway 45 N. Dog paths and “spaw” pedicures offered. Visit 4pawsforacause.us.events/html.
Thursday, June 15
Sounds of Summer — Swingshift entertains at this free concert from 7-9 p.m. at the Columbus Riverwalk, presented by Main Street Columbus and the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce. Food and cold beverages are available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; no pets or coolers. Additional concerts are June 29 and July 13. For more information, contact MSC, 662-328-6305.
Friday, June 23
Why We Call it Soul Food — The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library presents a program by Brinda F. Willis at noon, “Why We Call it Soul Food.” Free. For more information, contact the library, 662-329-5300.
Dinner and a Movie — The Columbus Arts Council serves up supper and a screening of “My Dog Skip,” the film based on Mississippi author Willie Morris’ own tale of his beloved dog. Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., is $15. The 7 p.m. movie screening is free to the public. Make dinner reservations at columbus-arts.org or call 662-328-2787. A Mississippi Writers’ Series event.
Thursday, June 29
Sounds of Summer — Deacon Jones and the Late Night entertain at this free outdoor concert at the Riverwalk from 7-9 p.m. Food and cold beverages are available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; no pets or coolers. Sponsored by Main Street Columbus and the Chamber of Commerce, For more information, call 662-328-6305.
Saturday, July 1
Fireworks on the Water — Celebrate Independence Day and Mississippi’s Bicentennial from 5-10 p.m. at the Columbus Lock and Dam East Bank. Bring the whole family for live entertainment, a fireworks show, children’s activities and food vendors. Free admission.
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