Saturday, Aug. 2
■ Basket Workshop: Columbus Arts Council will host a Basket Weaving workshop beginning at 9 a.m. The workshop costs $40 to attend, with all supplies included. For more information, call (662) 328-2787.
■ Artesia Days Festival: Three days of music mark the 27th annual festival. Performances start at 4 p.m. Saturday. Security strictly enforced.

Tuesday, Aug. 5
■ Highway Dedication Ceremony: There will be a ceremony dedicating a portion of Highway 82 from Columbus to the Oktibbeha County line as the “Dayton Egger Memorial Highway” at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, 3000 Bluecutt Road.
■ National Night Out in Lowndes: Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an event at 5-8 p.m. for National Night Out. This will include free food, drinks and entertainment, along with giving community members a chance to interact with law enforcement. Bring a canned or non-perishable food item for the little free food pantries to be entered into a drawing for a free dinner for two at Old Hickory Steakhouse.
■ National Night Out in Columbus: Civic leaders, law enforcement and other community leaders will be out from 5-8 p.m. at the Columbus Riverwalk. There will be a kids zone, entertainment, free food and drinks, a stuff-the-bus drive and other resources available.

Saturday, Aug. 9
■ Cary Hudson with Dan Raza: Gildea Enterprises welcomes songwriter Cary Hudson, with special guest Dan Raza, at 7 p.m. at the Columbus Arts Council’s Omnova Theater above the Rosenzweig Arts Center. Tickets for the concert are $25 and are available online at columbusartscouncil.com.
■ East Columbus Day: Community-wide free event at the East Columbus Gym features live music, food, vendors and more. More info: (662) 359-7676

Saturday, Aug. 16
■ Possumtown Book Fest: Friendly City Books Community Connection, a special project of the CREATE Foundation, is hosting the second Possumtown Book Fest! More information will be released on possumtownbookfest.com as it becomes available.
■ On Broadway Gala: Golden Triangle Theater is hosting its second On Broadway Gala, featuring live music, live performances, a silent auction and a raffle drawing. More info: goldentriangletheatre.com/shows.

Sunday, Aug. 24
■ Art Opening and Blues Jam: Black Prairie Blues Museum of West Point is hosting an opening at 1 p.m. for Roots and Wings: Art of the Black Prairie, featuring artwork by Bob Brzuszek and Joe MacGown. The opening will be followed by an open blues jam beginning at 2 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 4
■ $50K Your Way Raffle: United Way of the Golden Triangle Region is hosting its $50K Your Way Raffle at 5:30-8 p.m. with live music, food trucks and vendors, jumpers and face painting, community organizations and winner announcements, all in Catfish Alley. The nonprofit is also collecting old sneakers to be recycled or donated to those in need. More info: 50kyourway.org.

Saturday, Sept. 6
■ Dog Paddle: Starkville Parks and Recreation and Oktibbeha County Humane Society are hosting the 15th annual dog paddle from 9 a.m. to noon at Moncrief Park Pool. Early registration is available for $25 online at ochsms.org/event/dogpaddle/.

Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 14
■ The Glass Menagerie: Golden Triangle Theatre will produce The Glass Menagerie as a part of the Tennessee Williams Tribute at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children or students. More info: goldentriangletheatre.com/shows.

Thursday, Sept. 18
■ Barn Concert Series: The Barn is hosting a performance by Doug MacLeod, featuring special guest Rachel Maxann. Doors open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 7 p.m. at the Mac Davis Road venue. Tickets are $30 and are available at barnconcertseries.com

Thursday, Sept. 25
■ Clay Shoot: Join the Rowdy Foundation’s tower skeet shoot, benefitting children with different abilities. Shooters of all experience levels welcome. Prairie Wildlife, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Registration required. More info: rowdysroundup.org

Friday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 5
■ Oktoberfest: Munson Brothers Trading Post is hosting its annual Oktoberfest, beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, with activities slated for 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. There will be live music, stein holding competitions, a 5K beer run and more.

Friday, Oct. 10
■ Barn Concert Series: The Barn is hosting a performance by Jonatha Brooke, featuring special guest Wyly Bigger. Doors open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 7 p.m. at the Mac Davis Road venue. Tickets are $30 and are available at barnconcertseries.com.

Sunday, Oct. 12
■ Fashion Show: Columbus Arts Council is hosting a fashion show at 2 p.m. for local boutiques, fashion students, or other designers looking to showcase their work. For more info, email [email protected].