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ToDo this weekend: The Naked Magic Show, Heatwave 5-Miler and Insectival

Logan McCollum talks about and shows spectators a tarantula Saturday morning at the 2013 Insectival at Columbus State University’s Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center. The event featured a variety of “buggy” activities and displays,including a demonstration of honey extraction by the Chattaoochee Valley Beekeepers Association, a cricket spitting contest and the opportunity to pet a tarantula.
Logan McCollum talks about and shows spectators a tarantula Saturday morning at the 2013 Insectival at Columbus State University’s Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center. The event featured a variety of “buggy” activities and displays,including a demonstration of honey extraction by the Chattaoochee Valley Beekeepers Association, a cricket spitting contest and the opportunity to pet a tarantula. mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

Thursday

Naked Magic Show

Following sold-out shows and rave reviews in Australia, New Zealand and the United States, this is the world’s boldest and cheekiest magic show around. 7 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. $29-$50. www.rivercenter.org

Friday

Dance

Hosted by the Moonlight Ballroom Dance Club of LaGrange will hold a dance at 8 p.m. Dance styles will include slow dancing, swing, waltz, polka, foxtrot, cha-cha, tango, samba and more. Attire is patriotic casual. LaFayette Christian School gym, 1904 Hamilton Road, LaGrange, Ga. $20 per couple. 706-881-2734

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

Fantastic Friday

Musicians, storytellers, dancers and puppeteers, featuring The Monkey Dance with Mr. Greg. Participants will learn about physical fitness, good food choices and learn how to do the “monkey dance.” 10:30 a.m.-noon. Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road. 706-748-2562

Saturday

Heatwave 5-Miler

A point to point 5-mile race. Awards. Part of the Columbus Roadrunners Summer Series. 6:30 a.m. registration; 8 a.m. race start. Meet at Big Dog Running Co., 1200 Broadway, to ride bus to start line at Lake Oliver Marina. Buses leave at 7 a.m. with the last one leaving at 7:45 a.m. $30 race day. www.bigdogrunning.com/event/2016-big-dog-heatwave-5-miler

Insectival

Oxbow Meadow’s 16th Annual Insectival. Inspect insects, befriend bumblebees and eat insects. Activities include: honey extraction; cricket spitting contest; hands-on insect inspections; sweet buggy treats and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, S. Lumpkin Road. $5. oxbowmeadows@columbusstate.edu

Midland Market

Fresh eggs, local produce, crafts, and much more. All vendor fees go to support local charities. 9 a.m.-noon every Saturday. 9110 Warm Springs Road. www.MidlandMarket.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. www.uptowncolumbusga.com

Muscogee Genealogical Society

Linda McCardle, author of “A Just and Holy Cause? The Civil War Letters of Marcus Bethune Ely and Martha Frances Ely” will be guest speaker. McCardle has transcribed and annotated the Civil War letters of her Columbus ancestor and his wife. 4 p.m. Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road. Free. 706-322-3175

Kids Vending Fair

Young vendors known as “kidpreneurs” will be selling their handmade goodies to the public. These vendors sell anything from jewelry and tutus to key chains and artwork. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., during Uptown Market Days, Broadway. www.uptowncolumbus.com

Genealogical Discussion Group

Genealogy Discussion Group will share tips and techniques of genealogical research. 2 p.m. Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road. Free. 706-322-3175

Build and Grow

Little builders come swing a hammer at “their” house. Build a wooden project and get a free apron, goggles, patch and more. 10 a.m. Registration required. Lowes, 6750 Veterans Pkwy. Free.

Sunday

Bark Walk

Bring your human friend or canine buddy for a naturalist-guided, one-mile woodland adventure walk. 1:30-3 p.m. FDR State Park, Trading Post campground, 2970 Ga. Highway 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org.

This story was originally published July 5, 2016 at 3:35 PM with the headline "ToDo this weekend: The Naked Magic Show, Heatwave 5-Miler and Insectival."

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