ToDo this weekend: Theater, beer and wine festival and runs
Today
Gayle Lemmon
New York Times bestselling author and journalist Gayle Lemmon, who wrote “Ashley’s War, the Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield,” will be the featured speaker at the National Infantry Museum Foundation Leadership Lecture Series. Book signing at 5 p.m., lecture at 6. NIM, 1775 Legacy Way. Free. www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org
Now-Sunday
Spring fling
Celebrate the beginning of spring with rides, concessions, games and more. Times vary. Today-Sunday. Columbus Civic Center (parking lot), 400 Fourth Street. Admission is free. Rides, food cost. columbusciviccenter.org
Today-Sunday
‘Mother of Rain’
Based on the novel by local author Karen Spears Zacharias and adapted for the stage by Paul Pierce. 7:30 p.m. April 14-16 and 2:30 p.m. April 17. Springer Opera House, 103 10th St. $17-$37. 706-327-3688 or www.springeroperahouse.org
Friday
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. www.springeroperahouse.org
Race
This 5k and 1-miler will support the Glenwood Gators. 6:30 p.m. Flat Rock Park, 6601 Warm Springs Road. $20-$25. www.runsignup.com
Free concert
Uptown’s free concert series will feature Lava Lamp. 7 p.m. 1000 block of Broadway. Free. Outside food and beverages are allowed (no glass or outside alcohol). uptowncolumbusga.com
Woodwind chamber recital
Chamber music from all eras. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. 706-649-7225 or www.rivercenter.org
Concert
Country music star Kane Brown along with Julia Cole and Laughlin will perform. 7 p.m. Phenix City Amphitheater, 508 Dillingham St. $15. www.xorbia.com
Saturday-Sunday
Thunder in the Valley
The 2016 air show will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Columbus Airport, 3250 West Britt David Road. $10-$15. Six and under get in free.
Saturday
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. www.uptowncolumbusga.com
Race
Dress up as your favorite superhero for the CASA Superhero 5k/1-miler with all proceeds from the event benefiting CASA. 8:30 a.m. Woodruff Park. $5-$25. www.runsignup.com
Beer and wine festival
Don’t miss this beer and wine festival featuring products made solely in Georgia. The Park at 11th and Bay. Prices vary. 706-596-0111 or www.uptowncolumbusga.com
Free workout
The workouts begins at 8:30 a.m. First-time visitors to the gym need to arrive early. Uncommon Athlete, 1205 First Ave. www.uncommonathleteinc.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
‘The Pines Of Rome: Music Of Time And Place’
The CSO’s final concert of the season features music by Higdon, Respighi and Bartok. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. $30-$38. 706-256-3612 or www.rivercenter.org
Sunday
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
Organ and friends
Faculty artists join Joseph Golden for an afternoon of music for organ and other instruments. 4 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. 706-649-7225 or www.rivercenter.org
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This story was originally published April 14, 2016 at 9:59 AM with the headline "ToDo this weekend: Theater, beer and wine festival and runs."