Thursday, June 9
Sounds of Summer — This free concert series kicks off with The Juke Joint Gypsies at the Columbus Riverwalk from 7-9 p.m., presented by Main Street Columbus and The Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce. Concessions available; lawn chairs, blankets encouraged. No pets or coolers. Other concert dates are June 23, and July 7 and 21. For more information, contact MSC, 662-328-6305.
Thursday and Saturday,
June 9 and 11
Friends book sale — The Friends of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library hosts a book sale June 9 from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and June 11 from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the library, 314 Seventh St. N. Proceeds purchase new books and fund activities including the children’s summer reading program. For more information, contact the library, 662-329-5300.
Friday, June 10
CD release party — The Shane Tubbs Band holds a release party for its debut CD, “Welcome to the Show,” at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., 7 p.m. $5 tickets at columbus-arts.org or 662-328-2787.
Sunday, June 12
Sundays at the Center — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts the Gospel Nightcrawlers at the Louise Campbell Center, 235 Commerce St., West Point, at 2 p.m. Free to the public. For more information, contact Kathy Dyess, 662-494-5678.
Friday and Saturday,
June 17-18
Juneteenth — This free event features family activities plus live blues, gospel and rap music at Sim Scott Park, 20th Street North. Music Friday at 8 p.m.; Music and activities Saturday are 10 a.m.-until. For more information, call 662-251-8125.
Saturday, June 18
United Way 5K — The United Way of Lowndes County 5K begins at 8 a.m. in the Outpatient Pavilion parking lot of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus. Registration starts at 7 a.m., or register online at racesonline.com/events/5k-the-united-way. $25 in advance; $30 on site.
Thursday, June 23
Sounds of Summer — This free summer concert series at the Columbus Riverwalk features Poor House Band entertaining from 7-9 p.m., presented by Main Street Columbus and The Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce. Concessions available; lawn chairs, blankets encouraged. No pets or coolers. Additional concert dates are July 7 and 21. For more information, contact MSC, 662-328-6305.
Friday, July 1
Fireworks on the Water — Celebrate Independence Day with live entertainment, children’s activities, food and fireworks at the Columbus Lock and Dam from 5-10 p.m. More information coming soon.
Thursday through Saturday, July 7-9
Cotton Boll Festival — The town of Crawford hosts this festival that features live entertainment, speakers, a step show and more. This year’s event honors late blues musician and Crawford native Big Joe Williams. For more information, call 662-272-5164.
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