ToDo this weekend: Sesame Street at Benning, ZAPP in Concert and Color Vibe 5K

As part of the Historic Columbus Lunch and Lecture Series, “An Exploration of Columbus and Georgia History,” with Ken Thomas. Noon. W.C. Bradley Co. Museum. Free. Lunch will be provided. Reservations required. 706-322-0756

Gently used books and AV material at the Muscogee County Friends of Libraries Annual Book Sale. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday for FOL Members only pre-sale (memberships may be purchased at the door); 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday for everyone and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday is the Brown Bag Sale (Buy a bag for $5 and fill it to the brim.) Prices range from 25 cents to $2. Cash, checks, and debit/credit cards accepted. Proceeds go to support library programming, activities, author events, volunteer services and more.

Back by popular demand, ZAPP in Concert at The Phenix City Amphitheater. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m. Concessions will be sold, along with adult beverages. 508 Dillingham St. $10 per person. Kids 12 and under are free. Bring chairs or blankets. No pets and coolers allowed. www.phenixcityal.us

A book club for adults. Join library staff to discuss books written by (and about) interesting, funny and fascinating folks. “Scandals of Classic Hollywood” is this month’s book. 6-7:30 p.m. Sapo’s Mexican Cocina and Bar, 3033 Manchester Expressway. Hosted by Chattahoochee Valley Libraries. Cost is participant’s meal. www.facebook.com/chatlibraries/

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

This annual show featuring Sesame Street friends assists in helping children find the silver linings in military moves and deployments. 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Sandhill Recreation Center, Fort Benning. Free, but tickets are required. Tickets available at Tickets & Travel in the Commissary Mall.

Expo highlighting over 50 holistic vendors and speakers from the area. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Columbus Convention & Trade Center, 801 Front Ave. Free. www.holisticcolumbus.com.

Get your friends and family stretched out for this color blast event where you’ll get blasted with color while you run a 5K. 9 a.m. Columbus Civic Center, 400 Fourth St.

TriColumbusGA hosts the Chattahoochee Challenge Olympic Triathlon and Dualthon. 5:30 a.m. The swim is a two-loop, 500 meter, down river swim in depths no greater than 6 feet. Dual athletes start with a 2-mile run. The bike route is smooth and flat and the run route will take you along the Phenix City Riverwalk and into Columbus. $95-$125. Register at triocolumbusga.com

Local bands compete to win Battle of the Bands at Sweetland. 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sweetland Amphitheater at Boyd Park, 110 Smith St., LaGrange. Free. sweetland.events or 706-298-4534.

Artists will be on hand to sketch animals or photograph them for future commissioned work. There will be snacks and refreshments for pets and their owners. 9 a.m. to noon. Corner of 10th and Broadway.

Walk away with a small piece of Pasaquan history. Guest artists Ashley Colbert and Valerie Parker will teach about beaded necklaces created by St. EOM. Participants will create their own necklace. 10 a.m.-noon. Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road. www.columbusmuseum.com

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

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.

Atlanta-based modern electric rock duo Roshambeaux performs live. 9:30 p.m. The Loft, 1032 Broadway. $5. theloft.com

Special concert featuring Dr. James Cochran, Joseph Golden and members of the Columbus Chapter of the American Guild of Organists doing “battle” between the mighty Jordan Concert Organ and a specially installed Allen Digital Organ. Performances at 3 p.m and 5 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. Free. rivercenter.org

Gospel music legends Mark Lowry and The Martins will perform 7 p.m. at the Solid Rock Assembly of God, 6959 Warm Springs Road in Midland. $18-$40 https://marklowry.com

CORTA (Columbus Regional Tennis Association) will host a tennis carnival day. Parents and children of all ages and abilities welcome. 2-5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the CORTA Scholarship Program. Cooper Creek Tennis Center, 5089 Cooper Creek Parkway. $10/family. RSVP at 706-317-4136 or email hanane@corta.org.

This story was originally published August 9, 2016 at 3:32 PM with the headline "ToDo this weekend: Sesame Street at Benning, ZAPP in Concert and Color Vibe 5K."