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ONGOING
- The Augusta downtown market will start March 15 and run every Saturday through Nov. 15. For more information, visit theaugustamarket.com.
- The Evans Market will start March 15 and will run every Saturday through June 28. For more information, visit the Columbia County Parks, Recreation and Events Facebook page.
Sunday, Feb. 23
- The Battle of Aiken will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for ages 13-18, $5 for ages 6-12 and 5 and under are free. For more information, visit https://battleofaiken.com/.
- The Augusta Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will hold a Community Hymn Festival at 3 p.m. at St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 605 Reynolds St. in Augusta. This Community Hymn Festival is a celebration of our kaleidoscopic community, emphasizing the refrain “God Is” with a variety of music featuring members of area choirs from Aiken to Augusta.
Monday, Feb. 24
- The Harlem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. for its regular meeting at the Public Safety Headquarters. For more information, visit harlemga.org.
- Black on Horseback will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Coffeehouse ballroom in JSAC on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Brandi Wallace, R.L. Sheppard and Kim Bryson will hold a panel discussion on black horse trainers, farmers and cowboys. The event will be moderated by Professor Kristie Johnson. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1807594463398753/).
- The Columbia County Hospital Authority will meet at 3 p.m. at the Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center, 5000 Gateway Blvd. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov.
- The Harlem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Building. For more information, visit harlemga.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
- Columbia County committees will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov.
- The Augusta Commission will hold a special called meeting at 11 a.m. at the Municipal Building. For more information, visit augustaga.gov.
- The Augusta Commission committees will meet at 1 p.m. at the Municipal Building. For more information, visit augustaga.gov.
- The Columbia County Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education office. For more information, visit ccboe.net.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
- The First Black _____: — Event starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Reese Library. Panelists Dr. Joseph Hobbs, Dr. Deltrye Holt and Dr. D. Ronald Spearman will talk about the integration of Augusta University’s legacy institutions. Dr. Vanessa Spearman will be the moderator. (link: https://www.facebook.com/events/653671483987713) Free and open to the public.
Thursday, Feb. 27
- The Grovetown City Council will hold a special called meeting at 6 p.m. to consider and vote upon whether the city will “stay in” or “opt out” of House Bill 581.
Friday, Feb. 28
- The “Wizard of Oz” will be performed by the Augusta Players at the Imperial Theatre at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit this link.
Saturday, March 1
- The “Wizard of Oz” will be performed by the Augusta Players at the Imperial Theatre at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit this link.
- The Augusta Mardi Gras parade will be held at noon in downtown Augusta. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
- SRP Park, the Augusta GreenJackets, and Oak View Group are hosting a job fair to find candidates to work the upcoming season. Candidates must be 16 years of age to apply, must be able to pass a background check, and must be able to work all home games (April – Labor Day) and additional events as needed. The job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SRP Park.
Sunday, March 2
- The “Wizard of Oz” will be performed by the Augusta Players at the Imperial Theatre at 3 p.m. For tickets, visit this link.
Friday, March 7
- SPANKthe80s: The Ultimate 80’s Tribute Band Experience will perform at the Imperial Theatre at 7:30 p.m. SPANKthe80s is the nation’s premiere 80’s tribute band. The group has been performing their high-energy musical tribute to the 80’s era since 1999. SPANKthe80s recreates the sounds, styles, and vibe of the 80’s with hits from Michael Jackson, Prince, Bon Jovi, Journey, and many more. For more information, visit this link.
- Hotel California will be performed at the Jabez Hardin Auditorium (inside the Evans Library) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $48.95 and can be purchased online at AugustaAmusements.com. To reach the box office, call 706-726-0366.
Saturday, March 8
- The Triple Crown Road Race will be held at Odell Weeks Activity Center in Aiken. For more information, visit the Triple Crown Road Race Facebook page.
Sunday, March 9
- Hotel California will be performed at the Jabez Hardin Auditorium (inside the Evans Library) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $48.95 and can be purchased online at AugustaAmusements.com. To reach the box office, call 706-726-0366.
Monday, March 10
- Easterseals East Georgia Golfing for Greatness tournament will be held at 9 a.m. Belle Meade Country Club, 2660 Twin Pine Road in Thomson. To register, visit this link.
Tuesday, March 11
- Gary Green, the executive director of the Student Press Law Center, will give the 2025 Future of the First Amendment Lecture on Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. in the JSAC Roscoe Williams Ballroom on Augusta University’s Summerville Campus.
Thursday, March 13
- McDuffie County School System will host a recruitment fair from 4-6 p.m. in the Thomson High School cafeteria. The school system is hiring for next year. While walk-ins are welcome, those interested in attending are encouraged to schedule an appointment by calling 706-986-4000. More information and applications for open positions within the district can be found on the website.
Friday, March 14
- The Foodees Food and Culture Festival will be held in downtown Augusta. For more information, visit https://www.foodeesfest.com/augusta.
- “Let’s Glow Crazy” Family Fun Run will be held at Patriots Park in Evans.This non-competitive event is all about enjoying the evening with family and friends, without the pressure of a timed 5K. Each participant will receive glow sticks at check-in to help light up the course. After the run, join in the festivities with food trucks and live music, creating the perfect atmosphere for a fun family night out. The cost is $15 for 10 and older and free for under 10. All are asked to register before March 1 at https://bit.ly/OutdoorRec2025.
Saturday, March 15
- Raisin AJ presents the hit stage play “Unavailable” at the Imperial Theatre at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit this link.
- Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives will be at the Miller Theater in Augusta. For more information, visit https://millertheateraugusta.com
- The Aiken Trials will be held at the Aiken Training Track. Gates will open at 10 a.m. For more information, visit https://aikentrials.com.
- The Foodees Food and Culture Festival will be held in downtown Augusta. For more information, visit https://www.foodeesfest.com/augusta.
- Run the Runway 5k will be held at Augusta Regional Airport. For more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Augusta/RuntheRunway5KAGS2024.
- The 5th annual Run for Ryan 5k/10k will be held at 8 a.m. at Lakeside High School. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
- ShamRock-and-Roll golf cart parade and festival will be held in downtown Harlem. The golf cart parade will start at 10 a.m. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
Sunday, March 16
- The Foodees Food and Culture Festival will be held in downtown Augusta. For more information, visit https://www.foodeesfest.com/augusta.
Tuesday, March 18
- Joe Bonamassa will perform at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, please visit thecenterofcc.com.
Saturday, March 22
- The Aiken Spring Steeplechase will be held at the Aiken Steeplechase Racecourse located 2020 Richland Ave E in Aiken. For more information, visit https://aikensteeplechase.com.
Friday, March 28
- The 2025 CSRA Heart Walk will be held at SRP Park in North Augusta. The gates will open at 5 p.m. and the walk will start at 6 p.m. For more information, visit https://www2.heart.org.
- Big Bounce America will be in Augusta. For more information and tickets, visit https://thebigbounceamerica.com/event/augusta/.
- The Columbia County Cultural Festival will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Evans Towne Center Park. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
Saturday, March 29
- Pacers & Polo, the third leg of Aiken’s Triple Crown, will be held at Historic Whitney Field on Mead Avenue in Aiken.
- Big Bounce America will be in Augusta. For more information and tickets, visit https://thebigbounceamerica.com/event/augusta/.
- The Columbia County Cultural Festival will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Evans Towne Center Park. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
- The League of Women Voters of the CSRA invites the community to its 8th Annual Equali-TEA, a celebration of Women’s History Month. The event will be held at 2 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church – Augusta, GA. For more information, visit the Facebook event.
Sunday, March 30
- Big Bounce America will be in Augusta. For more information and tickets, visit https://thebigbounceamerica.com/event/augusta/.
Tuesday, April 1
- Kids Jam 2024 will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverview Park Activities Center. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Tuesday, April 8
- The 21st annual Rock Fore Dough will be held at Evans Towne Center Park. Tickets can be purchased at https://rockforedough.com.
Thursday, April 24
- Pretty Woman the Musical will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com.
Saturday, April 26
- The Augusta Air Show, featuring the Blue Angels, will be held at the Augusta Regional Airport. For more information, visit https://augustaairshow.com.
Sunday, April 27
- The Augusta Air Show, featuring the Blue Angels, will be held at the Augusta Regional Airport. For more information, visit https://augustaairshow.com.
Friday, May 9
- “Anastasia” will be performed at the Imperial Theatre at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit https://secure.ticketsage.net/websales.aspx?u=augustaplayers.
Saturday, May 10
- “Anastasia” will be performed at the Imperial Theatre at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. For tickets, visit https://secure.ticketsage.net/websales.aspx?u=augustaplayers.
Sunday, May 11
- “Anastasia” will be performed at the Imperial Theatre at 3 p.m. For tickets, visit https://secure.ticketsage.net/websales.aspx?u=augustaplayers.
Wednesday, May 14
- “Chicago” will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com.
Saturday, June 21
- Vince Gill will be at the Columbia CountyPerforming Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com and the Queensborough Box Office at CCPAC.
Thursday, July 10
- Brad Williams will perform his comedy tour at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. For more information, please visit www.thecenterofcc.com.
