Reptiles
Look at some of the critters that Repticon in North Augusta has to offer on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the BEC Plex. The event will feature a variety of exotic animals and seminars about the animals. Tickets can be purchased online in advance, with adult admission costing $12 and children's admission for ages 5-12 costing $6. To learn more information, visit the event website.
Leadership seminar
Get involved with North Augusta business leaders with the free North Augusta Forward leadership seminar on Thursday, May 18. The kickoff event at Cavaliers Coffeehouse will feature Gregory Vincent as the keynote speaker. Networking will be start at 5:30 and the presentation follows at 6:15 p.m. For more information, visit the North Augusta Forward website and event JotForm.
Southern art
Experience southern art and the Morris Museum of Art on Sunday, May 21 from noon to 5 p.m. The free event, sponsored by Bank of America, allows free entry into a variety of art exhibits featuring artists from the southeast or about the southeast. To learn more about the museum and its various exhibits, visit their website.
Golf tournament
Support the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History during its seventh annual golf tournament on Saturday, May 20 at 8:30 a.m. at the Municipal Golf Course in Augusta. The funds support the museum house renovation. Four person teams can register and costs $95 per player on the day of. A Golf Tournament will be held on May 19 at the Museum from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information on tickets and details, visit the museum website.
Kroc to Lock Bike Ride
Ride from the Kroc Center to the Augusta Locks on Sunday, May 21 to celebrate National Bike to Work Week. The event, done at your own pace, is approximately 10 miles up the Augusta Canal Path. Food vendors and a DJ will also be present. Registration costs $35 per participant and all proceeds go towards the Augusta Canal National Heritage Center. For more information, head to the Visit Augusta website.
Concert
Visit the Miller Theater on Thursday, May 18 to see the band Gov’t Mule perform. The jam band mixes bluesy, hard rock riffing and improvisation with five of their albums in the Top 100. Tickets start at $43.50 and can be purchased online through the venue website. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. start time. For more information, visit the Miller Theater website.
Spamalot
Laugh at the play based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail and the legend of King Arthur’s roundtable from Aiken Community Theater for two weekends starting Friday, May 19 through Saturday, May 27. The comedy play won several Tony awards during its 2005 run on Broadway. Tickets can be purchased online starting at $25 for adults, and $17 for children. For more information on showtimes, visit the Aiken Community Theater website.
