Tuesday through Saturday, May 23-27
“Fools” — Starkville Community Theatre presents this comic fable by Neil Simon at 7:30 p.m. at the Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville. Karen Thead directs. Tickets are $15; $10 for students. Limited seating. For tickets or information, contact the box office, 662-323-6855.
Friday, May 26
Honeyboy & Boots CD release concert — The Columbus Arts Council hosts a CD release concert by Honeyboy & Boots, with special guest Caleb Childs, at 7 p.m. in the Rosenzweig Arts Center Omnova Theater, 501 Main St. Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door, if available. Purchase at columbus-arts.org (Events link), or call 662-328-2787 (closed Mondays).
Saturday, May 27
Dog Dayz Celebarktion — Bring the pups to the Columbus Soccer Complex Dog Park from 8 a.m.-noon for canine games, demos, silent “pawction,” raffle, prizes and more, hosted by 4 Paws for a Cause to benefit the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society. Visit 4pawsforacause.us/events.html.
Thursday, June 1
Exhibit reception — A free reception from 5:30-7 p.m. opens an exhibit of work by John Armistead at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Call 662-328-2787 for information.
Sounds of Summer — This four-part series of free concerts at the Columbus Riverwalk kicks off with live music by Stormy Monday from 7-9, sponsored 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 15 and 29, and July 13. For more information, contact MSC, 662-328-6305.
Saturday, June 3
Genealogy Fair — The fourth annual free E.O. Templeton Jr. History and Genealogy Fair is 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Mississippi State University’s Mitchell Memorial Library. Space is limited; advance registration is recommended at http://library.msstate.edu/genealogy. A boxed lunch ($8 cash or check) is available. For more information, contact Neil Gilbeau, 662-325-7679, or email [email protected].
Friday, June 9
Paul Thorn in concert — The Columbus Arts Council presents Paul Thorn at 7:30 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center Omnova Theater. First set solo; second set with band. Very limited seating. Tickets $40 in advance; $45 at the door, if available. For tickets or information, call 662-328-2787 (closed Mondays).
Friday Night Jams — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council presents Friday Night James 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., will offer 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 summer 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.
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