Calendar of events: USA Cycling championship, Magic of Motown and more

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ONGOING

• The Augusta Market on the River began March 16 and will run through Nov. 16. The market will be held at 8^th Street and Reynolds Street. For more information, visit https://www.theaugustamarket.com.

Sunday, July 28

• The 2024 USA Cycling Masters & Junior Road National Championships will be held throughout Augusta. For more information, visit https://roadnats.usacycling.org/masters-juniors-road.

Tuesday, July 30

• The Richmond County Board of Education will hold a called board meeting at 3 p.m. to receive a school reopening update and discuss personnel. 
• The Augusta Commission will hold a special called meeting at 11 a.m. For more information, visit augustaga.gov. 
• The Augusta Commission committees will meet starting at 1 p.m. For more information, visit augustaga.gov. 

Friday, Aug. 1

• The Magic of Motown will perform at Miller Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range between $35 and $84. For more information, visit https://millertheateraugusta.com/calendar/. 

Thursday, Aug. 8

• The Augusta Commission will meet for a work session regarding the Land Bank Authority from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Commission Chambers.
• History will come alive at Augusta’s Night at the Museum. There will be two tours of the museum at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for patrons to see the exhibits and learn about the historical figures who will be present. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6 p.m. tour and 7 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. tour. Tickets are $100 for adults and $50 for military (active and veteran). For more information, contact the museum at amh@augustamuseum.org or 706-722-8454. Tickets can be purchased online.

Friday, Aug. 9

• Mother’s Finest will perform at Miller Theater at 7 p.m. Tickets range between $39 and $59. For more information, please visit https://millertheateraugusta.com/calendar/.

Saturday, Aug. 10 

• Plantchella 2024 will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 1023 Oleander Dr, Augusta. Plantchella is a unique celebration of all things plants, bringing together plant enthusiasts, vendors, and customers alike for a fun-filled day. We’ll have vendors showcasing their amazing plant related products/art, a lively music lineup, yummy food from food trucks and a special plant sale. For more information, visit the event Facebook page. 

Friday, Aug. 16

• Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac tribute band will perform at Miller Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets range between $37.50 and $100. For more information, visit https://millertheateraugusta.com/calendar/. 

Saturday, Aug. 17 

• The Color Run 5k will be held at Barton Field at Fort Eisenhower. This is an event for people of all ages and athletic abilities. Runners and walkers alike are welcome to join in for a morning filled with color and music. The start/ finish line will be at the Sport’s Complex (softball fields). To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/MWRColorRun

Thursday, Aug. 22

• PurseNality Night, which benefits Safehomes Augusta, will be from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at First Baptist Church of North Augusta 625 Georgia Avenue North Augusta, S.C. Don’t miss out on the chance to win some amazing prizes and support a great cause. Bring your favorite purse and get ready for a fun night, plus receive a free charcuterie cup and cake upon entry with ticket purchase. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pursenality-night-tickets-908378744277?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday, Sept. 7

• Augusta Punk Flea Market will meet from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Augusta. If you are a fan of weirdo art, vinyl records, vintage clothes or possibly a collector of strange and unusual things, this event is for you. Admission is $10 and children under 12 are free. For more information, visit the event Facebook page. 

Sunday, Sept. 8

• Augusta Punk Flea Market will meet from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Augusta. If you are a fan of weirdo art, vinyl records, vintage clothes or possibly a collector of strange and unusual things, this event is for you. Admission is $10 and children under 12 are free. For more information, visit the event Facebook page. 

Monday, Sept. 9

• Burger Battle will be held at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta Headquarters with gages opening at 5:30 p.m. Chefs from the local restaurants are invited to prepare their own specialty burgers as they compete to be named Burger Battle Champion. To purchase tickets, https://Burgers2024.givesmart.com.

Saturday, Sept. 14

• The 2024 Meet a Machine will be held from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Augusta Regional Airport.  Meet with various public service agencies and other businesses and get an up-close experience with their machines including police cars, fire and rescue trucks, aircraft, construction vehicles, and more. Tickets, which are limited, are $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit the event Facebook page. 
• Riverwood Plantation Fall Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverwood Plantation. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
• Foodie Fest at Boondock will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Boondock Farms. Shop the farm store for delicious tomato pies, jams, salsa, pickles, and cider, and check out the crafts and art vendors onsite. There will be live music, food and art. For more information, visit the event Facebook page. 

Friday, Sept. 20

•  The Augusta Ballet presents Alice in Wonderland from at 7 p.m. at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit the event Facebook page. 

Saturday, Sept. 28

• Joe Gatto: Let’s Get Into It will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. He is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” There is a 16+ suggested age limit on this show. The show will take place at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.
• CSRA Brick Con 2024 will be held at the Columbia County Library. Presented by SC Bricks LUG and in partnership with the Columbia County Library, this free event has something for everyone. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.  

Sunday, Sept. 29

• The 2024 Ironman 70.3 Augusta will take place. For more information, visit the https://www.ironman.com/im703-augusta.
• CSRA Brick Con 2024 will be held at the Columbia County Library. Presented by SC Bricks LUG and in partnership with the Columbia County Library, this free event has something for everyone. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.  

Tuesday, Oct.

• The Rocky Horror Picture Show | 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour featuring Barry Bostwick will be held at 8 p.m. at the Miller Theater. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the event page. 

Friday, Oct. 4

• Shrek the Musical will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com

Saturday, Oct. 5.

• The Oliver Hardy Festival will take place in downtown Harlem from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. 

Saturday, Oct. 5

• FireK 2024 will take place at 10 a.m. at Evans Towne Center Park. This will be the 10^th year for the event. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
• Fall Wine Festival will take place in downtown Augusta. There will be food trucks, vendors, mobile bars, cocktail classes, live entertainment and more. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.

Friday, Oct. 11

• Zoso, the Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, will perform at Miller Theater. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. Zoso formed in the mid-90s and have played over 4500 shows since then. They try to play as similarly as possible to the original band. This is part of their latest tour. Zoso is currently celebrating 29 years of being a Led Zeppelin tribute band. For more information, visit https://millertheateraugusta.com/event/zoso-2/miller-theater/augusta-georgia/

Friday, Oct. 18

• South Carolina Ballet’s “Dracula: Ballet with A Bite” will be performed 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Get ready to be mesmerized by the allure of Count Dracula and his legion of vampire maidens as they take the stage. Tickets can be purchased online at www.Ticketmaster.comand the Queensborough Box Office at CCPAC.

Saturday, Oct. 19

• Three Dog Night will perform for one night only at Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available online at www.Ticketmaster.comand the Queensborough Box Office at CCPAC.

Thursday, Oct. 24

• Old Crow Medicine Show will perform at the CCPAC. Tickets are now available online at www.ticketmaster.com and at the Queensborough Box Office. For more information, please visit www.thecenterofcc.com. 

Saturday, Oct. 26

• The 39^th annual SEED STEM Festival will take place at USC Aiken. This event is free to the public. For more information, visit seedstemfestival.org.
• The annual Brew Ha-Ha event will take place at Miller Theater. The event will start at 4 p.m. at the Craft Beer Garden on Broad St., and the comedy show will begin at 7 p.m. in Miller Theater. For more information, visit the Miller Theater website. 

Saturday, Nov. 2

• Augusta Anime-Fall Fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Augusta. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.

Friday, Nov. 8

• American Hero Pro Rodeo will be held at Liberty Park in Grovetown. For more information, visit the American Hero Pro Rodeo Facebook page.

Saturday, Nov. 9

• 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.
• 2024 Augusta Buddy Walk will be held from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Evans Towne Center Park. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
• American Hero Pro Rodeo will be held at Liberty Park in Grovetown. For more information, visit the American Hero Pro Rodeo Facebook page.

Friday, Nov. 15

• The band KANSAS will bring their tour, “Another Fork in The Road,” to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at www.Ticketmaster.com and the Queensborough Box Office at CCPAC. 

Wednesday, Nov. 20

• Manheim Steamroller will perform at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at www.Ticketmaster.com and the Queensborough Box Office. For more information, please visit www.thecenterofcc.com. 

Saturday, Nov. 30

• The 2024 Palmetto Peach half marathon, 10k and 5 k will take place at SRP Park. For more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/NorthAugusta/PalmettoPeachHalfMarathon.

Monday, Dec. 2

•  Hadestown will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com.

Wednesday, Dec. 18

• Postmodern Jukebox will be at the Columbia Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com. 

Thursday, Dec. 19

• Cirque Musica will be at Miller Theater. Tickets are now available. VIP tickets include a premium seat, a meet & greet with the cast, and merchandise. For more information, please visit the Miller Theater website. 

Friday, Feb. 14, 2025

•  Riverdance will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com.

Friday, March 18, 2025

• Joe Bonamassa will perform at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 26 at 10 a.m. For more information, please visit thecenterofcc.com. 

Thursday, April 24, 2025

• Pretty Woman the Musical will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

•  Chicago will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com.