ToDo: Concerts, races and Reptile Fest
Today
Newcomers of Columbus
The Newcomers and Friends Club of Columbus, a club open to all women in the surrounding area, will have a free coffee and guest Rob St. Clair will speak about “Focus on Cuba.” 7 p.m.Columbus Botanical Gardens, 3603 Weems Road. 706-888-6556.
April 22-May 7
Tom Sawyer
The Family Theatre presents the legendary tale of Tom Sawyer. Friday-Saturday, April 28-30, May 5-7. 7:30 p.m. 2100 Hamilton Road. $5-$12. www.familytheatre.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
Free concert
Uptown’s free concert series will feature The Journey Tribute Band. 7 p.m. 1000 block of Broadway. Free. Outside food and beverages are allowed (no glass or outside alcohol). www.uptowncolumbusga.com
Saturday
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
Symphony On The Sand
Outdoor orchestral concert on Robin Lake Beach. 8 p.m. Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Ga. $25-$30 for general seating on the lawn. 877-686-7114 or www.callawaygardens.com/cso
Race
The 10th annual Midtown Classic 5k and 1-mile fun run will feature a live music and after party with free food and door prizes. 8 a.m. Wynnton United Methodist Church, 2412 Wynnton Road. $10-$25. www.active.com
JROTC race
This fun run gives people across the globe an opportunity to commemorate 100 years of JROTC service to America. 10 a.m. National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way. $24. www.active.com
Reptile Fest
ReptileFest is more than just reptiles, it is an event to celebrate wildlife that you can find in your backyard, but don’t worry a lot of reptiles will be highlighted. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oxbow Meadows, 3535 S. Lumpkin Road. $5. www.oxbow.columbusstate.edu
Concert
Platinum recording artist Craig Morgan, American Young, Jared Blake and Columbus native Kaleb King will perform at the Guitars Under the Stars and Spripes concert. 7 p.m. Phenix City Amphitheater, 508 Dillingham St. $20-$25. Tickets can be purchased at Best Pawn Shop, Shooters Valhalla, Kerry Mac Hair Salon, Tropical Tanning Salon and www.kissin93.com
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
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
Sunday
CSU Philharmonic
The ensemble’s final concert of the season featuring the Georgia premier of Chin’s new “Clarinet Concerto” with soloist Lisa Oberlander. 4 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. 706-649-7225 or www.rivercenter.org
This story was originally published April 21, 2016 at 10:34 AM with the headline "ToDo: Concerts, races and Reptile Fest."