ToDo this weekend: ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ Royal Comedy and comic books

Thursday

READ-IN: The 2016 African American Read-In will feature local community leaders sharing readings from authored works with Michael Soul, program director of Davis Broadcasting, as the emcee. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Columbus State University’s main campus library on the first floor. Open to the public. Call Michelle Jones at 706-507-8688 for more information.

KOBRIN-SCHWARTZ-WARNER PIANO TRIO: Alexander Kobrin, Sergiu Schwartz and Wendy Warner perform piano trio masterworks by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Brahms. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.

MOSCOW CLASSICAL BALLET PRESENTS ‘SLEEPING BEAUTY’: Moscow Festival Ballet presents Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. $49. 706-256-3612 or rivercenter.org.

Friday

ROYAL COMEDY TOUR: Sommore, Earthquake, Gary Owen and Special K will perform during this one-night comedy showcase. 8 p.m. Columbus Civic Center, 400 Fourth St. $44.50-$67.50 (parking $5). columbusciviccenter.org.

NO SHAME THEATRE: Go see a late-night showcase of fresh new works to include improv, music, comedy and more. 10:30 p.m. Springer Opera House, 103 10th St. $5. 18 and older only. springeroperahouse.org

SCREEN ON THE GREEN: Enjoy the movie “Inside Out” on the 50-foot screen. Bring a chair and blanket. Plans include a fire for S’more-making and other concessions will be available. 7 p.m. Mountain Creek Inn at Callaway Gardens, 17800 U.S. 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Free admission. callawaygardens.com

Saturday

GUITAR SYMPOSIUM CONCERT: CSU faculty artist Andrew Zohn performs with the Texas Guitar Quartet in conjunction with the 17th Annual CSU Guitar Symposium. 8 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.

MARKET DAYS: Visit Market Days on Broadway for fresh produce, baked goods, arts and crafts and more. 9 a.m.-noon every Saturday of the year. Downtown on Broadway. Prices vary. uptowncolumbusga.com

BAND: Enjoy dinner followed by a live country band. Dinner 6:30-8 p.m. Band at 9 p.m. Line dance class 7:15-8:50 p.m. $2 fee. VFW Post 665, 1824 Victory Drive. 706-687-6656

YOUNG EAGLE: Take a free airplane flight the last Saturday of each month. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Columbus Metropolitan Airport, 3520 W. Britt David Road. Free. Ages 8-17. Ken Sines, 706-323-0570.

WINE TASTING: Enjoy a selection of wine and a buffet that includes oysters, shrimp, smoked salmon and more. 6 p.m. Carriage & Horses, 607 Butts Mill Road, Pine Mountain, Ga. $25. 706-663-4777. cometodagher.com.

SCREEN ON THE GREEN: Enjoy the movie “Jurassic World” on the 50-foot screen. Bring a chair and blanket. Plans include a fire for S’more-making and other concessions will be available. 7 p.m. Mountain Creek Inn at Callaway Gardens, 17800 U.S. 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Free admission. callawaygardens.com

Sunday

COMIC BOOK SHOW: Enjoy a mix of comic books, costumed characters and collectible dealers from around the region. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Coca-Cola Space Science Center, 701 Front Ave. $4. ccssc.org

GUITAR SYMPOSIUM CONCERT: The CSU Guitar Symposium closes with a concert by Elliot Frank and Solo Duo featuring Matteo Mela and Lorenzo Micheli. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.

BINGO: Bingo starts at 2:30 p.m. but the doors open at 1 p.m. VFW Post 665, 1824 Victory Drive. 706-687-6656

MARCH 4

GLOBETROTTERS: The Harlem Globetrotters celebrate its 90th anniversary world tour. 7 p.m. Columbus Civic Center, 400 Fourth St. $28-$66 (parking $5). columbusciviccenter.org

JUNIOR LEAGUE FOLLIES: “Shaken, With a Twist of Sublime” is a musical variety show starring many members of our community. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. $35. 706-256-3612 or rivercenter.org.

MARCH 5

HOCKEY: The Columbus Cottonmouths host the Macon Mayhem. 7:30 p.m. Columbus Civic Center, 400 Fourth St. $9-$30. cottonmouths.com

MARCH 11-20

‘THE CAT IN THE HAT’: Dr. Seuss’ work comes to life in this children’s musical. 7 p.m. March 11-12 and March 18-19, and 2 p.m. March 13 and 20. Springer Opera House, 103 10th St. $7-$13. 706-327-3688 or springeroperahouse.org

MARCH 12

COLOR ME RAD: A fun-filled, untimed run where you get shot with color paint and hit with colored starch throughout the 5k. 9 a.m., Woodruff Park, 1000 Bay Ave. $40-$55, 706-596-0111, colormerad.com

MARCH 16

ELTON JOHN: Part of a nine-city tour, Elton John will perform iconic hits and classic album tracks from throughout his career. 8 p.m. Columbus Civic Center, 400 Fourth St. $45-$139 (parking $5). columbusciviccenter.org.

Race

VIP BED RACE: This race encourages your team to build a bed on wheels and then race your bed (manpower only) against other teams for awards and prizes. 10 a.m. Saturday. 14th Street and Broadway. 706-494-6348.

This story was originally published February 25, 2016 at 2:38 PM with the headline "ToDo this weekend: ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ Royal Comedy and comic books."