Saturday, Aug. 9
■ 40 Years of Main Street: Join Columbus Main Street in celebrating 40 years at 11:40 a.m. at Leadership Plaza.
■ East Columbus Day: Community-wide free event at the East Columbus Gym features live music, food, vendors and more. More info: (662) 359-7676
■ 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.

Friday, Aug. 15
■ SAAC Annual Drive: Starkville Area Arts Council is hosting its annual drive at 5:30-7 p.m. at Starkville Community Theatre’s Playhouse on Main. The event is free and open to the public. Donations will be collected to support the arts council’s mission.

Friday, Aug. 15-Saturday, Aug. 16
■ FUMC Attic Sale: Starkville First United Methodist Church is hosting its annual attic sale from 12:30-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 8-10:30 a.m. at its Christian Life Center, 200 W. Lampkin St.

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.
■ Hannah Pote Run for Education: The 2025 Hannah Pote Run for Education is returning to the Starkville Sportsplex, with the 5K beginning at 8 a.m. and the 1 mile fun run beginning at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is available online on raceroster.com.
■ 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.

Thursday, Aug. 21
■ Books and Authors: The Friends of the Starkville Public Library are hosting their monthly books and authors session beginning at noon, featuring local author John Mylroie.

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.

Wednesday, Aug. 27
■ Community Event Series: Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum is hosting another talk in its series beginning at 10:30 a.m. The session will feature Deborah Lee, director of Research Impact and AI Strategy, speaking on “Generative AI in the 21st Century: Rosey the Robot on Your Phone!” The session is free and open to the public.

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].

Thursday, Oct. 23
■ Barn Concert Series: The Barn is hosting a performance by Beat Root Revival, featuring special guests King Margo. 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.

Friday, Nov. 14
■ Holiday Handcrafts Bazaar: Starkville First United Methodist Church is hosting its 16th annual holiday handcrafts bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (601) 613-9085.