Saturday
■ Southside Blues Festival ‘24: The Southside Festival Committee continues its annual festival at 9 a.m. Saturday, including a softball tournament, youth events, live entertainment and performances and more at Southside/Townsend Park. Admission is free.
■ Jeffrey Simmons Community Fun Day and Fireworks: The second Jeffrey Simmons Community Fun Day and Fireworks will be coming to Macon at the Noxubee Titans Field at 814 MLK Jr. Drive starting at 4 p.m. Saturday.
■ Peace, Love and Freedom New Hope Fireworks: New Hope Strong is hosting a worship and fireworks event from 5-9 p.m. at the New Hope Community Center.
Wednesday, July 10
■ Books and Bulldogs: MSU athletes will be coming to the Starkville Public Library for a story time for children ages birth to 12 years old from 2-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Thursday, July 11
■ Art Reception: The Columbus Arts Council is hosting an opening reception for its July art exhibit at the Rosenzweig Arts Center at 5:30 p.m.
■ Sounds of Summer: Main Street Columbus and the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce are hosting a concert series at the Roger Short Soccer Complex featuring The Shane Tubbs Band from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The concert is free, though cold beverages and food will be available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, but no pets or coolers.
Friday, July 12
■ Del Rendon Foundation Summer Bazaar: The Del Rendon Foundation is hosting a bazaar featuring live music and an artist village from 6-9 p.m. at the DRF Gallery, 100 GT Thames.
■ John Mohead Concert: The Columbus Arts Council is hosting a concert as part of its blues series featuring artist John Mohead at the Rosenzweig Arts Center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25. For more information, go to columbusartscouncil.com.
Wednesday, July 17
■ Books and Bulldogs: MSU athletes will be coming to the Starkville Public Library for a story time for children ages birth to 12 years old from 2-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Friday, July 19
■ Let’s Flamingle Downtown: Embark on a scavenger hunt in downtown Columbus for hidden flamingos. Hosted by Main Street Columbus. More info: columbusmainstreet.com
Saturday, July 20
■ Dancing in the Park: KMG Creations is hosting its 15th annual Dancing in the Park, where everyone is invited to come out and dance at Fire Station Park in Starkville from 9 to 11 a.m.
■ Party with a Purpose Gala: The Community Benefit Committee’s Party with a Purpose Gala will be coming to the Trotter Convention Center at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $40, while tickets at the door are $50. For tickets and more information, contact Rhonda Sanders at (662) 549-5909.
Wednesday, July 24
■ Books and Bulldogs: MSU athletes will be coming to the Starkville Public Library for a story time for children ages birth to 12 years old from 2-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, July 31
■ Books and Bulldogs: MSU athletes will be coming to the Starkville Public Library for a story time for children ages birth to 12 years old from 2-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, Aug. 3
■ Dancing Through the Decades: Starkville Strong will be hosting an adult prom “Dancing through the Decades” fundraiser from 6-10 p.m. at The Gathering. For more information, visit starkvillestrong.org/prom or contact Executive Director Brandi Herrington at (662) 314-4648.
Saturday, Aug. 24
■ Possumtown Book Festival: Friendly City Books and the Friendly City Books Community Connection, a special project of the CREATE Foundation, will be bringing a one day book festival to Columbus. The festival will be at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center.
Thursday, Sept. 12
■ Tim Easton and Erin Erinder: The Barn Concert Series continues with a performance by Gabe Lee and Holley Rumbarger. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online at barnconcertseries.com.
Thursday, Oct. 10
■ Katie Boeck and J.M. Stevens: The Barn Concert series continues with a performance by Katie Boeck and J.M. Stevens. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online at barnconcertseries.com.
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