SATURDAY, MAY 21
MARKET
AUGUSTA MARKET AT THE RIVER
Fresh locally grown produce, bread, food and other products.
Eighth Street Bulkhead
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FREE
2 Eighth St.
706.627.0128
www.THEAUGUSTAMARKET.COM
FESTIVAL
LIFE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE EXPO
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Jakes Outdoor Events
Aiken Horsepower car show, free health screenings and cooking demos
USC Aiken Convocation Center
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
375 Robert Bell Parkway, Aiken
803.643.6901
www.USCATIX.COM
GOOD CAUSE
LET’S WALK, AUGUSTA!
Get walking for your health with a one mile walk along the Augusta Canal. Enjoy light refreshments and a health fair conducted by GHSU medical students. Learn how to start a community walking group.
Sibley Mill
9 to 11 a.m.
FREE
on the Augusta Canal - adjacent to the Kroc Center
803.960.7477
OUTDOORS
INTRO TO FLY CASTING
You do not have to wade in a mountain stream to enjoy fly-casting. Come see what it’s all about, and you might be as hooked as the fish you catch! Mistletoe State Park
9:30 a.m.
$5 parking fee
3725 Mistletoe Road, Appling
706.541.0321
FOR KIDS
CHILDREN’S DAY
19th century games and activities for children – a great family experience. Redcliffe Plantation
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$3
181 Redcliffe Road, Beech Island
803.827.1473
FOR KIDS
SUMMER READING KICK OFF
Get summer reading folders and enjoy fun activities including a water slide, climbing wall, sumo wrestling suits, sidewalk art and live entertainment. Columbia County Library
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
706.863.1946
FESTIVAL
MAYFEST
Live performances from national, regional and local artists.
May Park
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FREE
622 Fourth St.
803.279.2330
EDUCATION
BASIC RESUME WRITING
Learn how to write a solid resume.
Registration required
Friedman Library
10:30 a.m.
FREE
1447 Jackson Road
706.736.6758
FESTIVAL
TIME TO CARE FAIR
Bring the family for food, games, crafts and local entertainment.
Augusta Common
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
936 Reynolds St.
706.821.1754
GOOD CAUSE
FEATHERED FRIENDS RESCUE OPEN HOUSE
Save a bird today! Open house offers all you can eat, live bands and a DJ during this special fund raising event.
Feathered Friends Rescue
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
$15
612 Byrd Drive, Harlem
706.556.2424
BLUEGRASS
BLIND WILLIE MCTELL BLUES FESTIVAL
Paying homage to country blues legend Willie McTell, this year’s festival features Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Marcia Ball, Jimmy Hall & the Prisoners of Love, Crosstie Walkers and more.
Festival grounds are one mile north of I-20, Exit 172
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
$25 advance, $35 gate, ages 12 and under, free
Stagecoach Road, Thomson
FILM
MAD MAX MANIA: MOVIE MARATHON Back to back Mad Mel Gibson movies with a bit of Tina Turner.
Popcorn and drinks provided.
Headquarters Library
11 a.m.
FREE
823 Telfair St.
706.821.2600
FOR KIDS
TARA SCHEYER AND THE MUD PUPPY BAND
Enjoy the end of spring with this family concert designed to get little Mud Puppies moving and shaking.
The Well
11 a.m.
$6 for ages 3 and up, ages 2 and under free
1285-B Broad St.
OUTDOORS
THE PROTECTED ANIMALS OF GEORGIA
Look at some of the 117 species protected in Georgia and how to get involved with restoration and preservation of wildlife.
Reed Creek Wetlands Interpretative Center
11 a.m.
$1
3820 Park Lane, Martinez
706.210.4027
LITERARY
BOOK SIGNING: TIECE MICKENS
Local author Tiece Mickens will sign her newest book Checkmate 2, a fictional story that takes place in the CSRA.
Headquarters Library
1 to 2:30 p.m.
FREE
823 Telfair St.
706.821.2600
FOR KIDS
TIME WITH TINA TERRY
Enjoy story time, a puppet show and educational fun.
Headquarters Library
2:30 p.m.
FREE
823 Telfair St.
706.821.2600
THEATRE
LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
See listing on 5/20 for details.
Augusta Mini Theatre
3 p.m.
THEATRE
Becky’s New Car See listing on 5/20 for details.
Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre
7 p.m
THEATRE
Looking Into The Future See 5/20 for details
Augusta Mini Theatre
8 p.m.
THEATRE
RENT
See 5/20 for details
Aiken Community Playhouse
8 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 22
LITERARY
Book Signing: Melissa Marr
Author of the popular Wicked Lovely series will discuss her new book Graveminder.
Headquarters Library
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
823 Telfair St.
706.821.2600
EDUCATION
Great Decisions
Germany Ascendant The Foreign Policy Association’s public education initiative to create more informed and engaged citizens by bringing people together to discuss U.S. foreign policy and global affairs issues. A 30-minute documentary will be shown, followed by a round table discussion.
Aiken County Library
2:30 p.m.
FREE
314 Chesterfield St., Aiken
803.642.2020
CHORAL
MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES
Ever wonder “What was that classical piece I heard in the movie?” The Aiken Choral Society presents favorite classical selections by Verdi, Mozart, Orff, Offenbach, Delibes and the contemporary filmscore composer John Williams — from the soundtracks of Amadeus, The Godfather I & III, Cheaper by the Dozen (with Steve Martin), The American President, Harry Potter: The Prisoner of Azkaban, Amistad and others.
Cornerstone Baptist Church
3 p.m.
$15
100 Cornerstone Drive, Aiken
JAZZ
CANDLELIGHT JAZZ: THREE SIDES OF JAZZ
Jazz under the stars, bring your own seating and picnic.
The River Stage at the Eighth Street Bulkhead, Riverwalk
8 p.m.
$6
2 Eighth Street
706.495.6238
MONDAY, MAY 23
FOR KIDS
MONDAY MATINEE MOVIE: YOGI BEAR
Bring your own snacks, preferably in a pic-a-nic basket! (Note: this film is rated PG for mild rude humor).
Diamond Lakes Library
2 p.m.
FREE
101 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah; 706.772.2432 ECGRL.ORG
CONCERT
SUZUKI STRINGS
Bring a picnic, blanket and lawn chairs for an evening of music outdoors at Hopelands Gardens.
Hopelands Gardens
7 p.m.
FREE
135 Dupree Place SW, Aiken
803.642.7631
NIGHT LIFE - SATURDAY, May 21
BRANT QUICK @ The Cotton Patch | 8 p.m.; free
JOHN KARL @ The Country Club | 8 p.m.; $5 to $7
BRIAN DAVIS + CHASE RICE + FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE
@ Coyote’s | 9 p.m.; $10 advance, $12 day of show
EAT LIGHTNING + DJs MATTO & BUZZELL @ Sky City
10 p.m.; $5
DJ FUGI @ The Playground Bar
10 p.m.
JOHN KOLBECK and FRIENDS @ Metro Coffee House & Pub
ROCKIT RIDE
@ Wild Wing Café
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