Calendar of events: Wizard of Oz, meetings and more

The market in downtown Augusta will open on March 15. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

The market in downtown Augusta will open on March 15. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

Date: March 02, 2025

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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, 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

Tuesday, March 4

  • The Columbia County Board of Commissioners regular meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov
  • The Augusta Commission regular meeting will be at 2 p.m. at the Municipal Building. For more information, visit augustaga.gov

Thursday, March 6

  • The Columbia County Planning Commission regular meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov

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. 
  • The 5th Annual Small Business Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harlem Library. For more information, visit the event 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.
  • The Columbia County Board of Commissioners 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 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
  • The Richmond County Board of Education committees will meet at 4 p.m. at the Board of Education office. For more information, visit rcboe.org
  • The Greater Clarks Hill Regional Library Board will meet at 11 a.m. at the Columbia County Library. For more information, visit gchrl.org

Wednesday, March 12

  • The Columbia County Library Board will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Columbia County Library. For more information, visit gchrl.org.

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
  • The City of Grovetown Downtown Jam food truck event, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the City of Grovetown from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Municipal Court. For more information, visit the City of Grovetown Facebook page

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

Tuesday, March 18 

  • Joe Bonamassa will perform at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, please visit thecenterofcc.com
  • The Columbia County Board of Commissioners regular meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov
  • The Columbia County Board of Elections will meet at 10:30 a.m. Board of Elections office. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov
  • The Augusta Commission regular meeting will be at 2 p.m. at the Municipal Building. For more information, visit augustaga.gov
  • The Richmond County Board of Education regular meeting will meet at 6 p.m. at the Board of Education office. For more information, visit rcboe.org
  • Goodwill will have a career and resource fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Snelling Conference Center.

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.

Tuesday, March 25

  • The Columbia County Board of Commissioners 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 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

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

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

Saturday, April 19

  • Earth Day will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Phinizy Swamp. For more information, visit the Facebook event page

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
  • Columbia County Arts in the Plaza will be held. For more information, visit ccboe.net

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 2

  • The Spring Greek Festival will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Augusta. For more information, visit the church’s Facebook page

Saturday, May 3

  • The Spring Greek Festival will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Augusta. For more information, visit the church’s Facebook page

Sunday, May 4

  • The Spring Greek Festival will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Augusta. For more information, visit the church’s Facebook page

Thursday, May 8

  • Gary Allan live will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Queensborough Box Office at the CCPAC..

Friday, May 9

Saturday, May 10

Sunday, May 11

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

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