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Go Team USA! Does anybody else get really sucked into niche sports when the Olympics are on? For 2 weeks every 4 years I’m a massive fan of curling! Do you think the Civic Center could put a curling sheet (I had to Google what they call the playing surface) out for a weekend event if we all asked nicely? I’m sure I’d hurt myself, but it looks like a lot of fun. Anyway, this week features a nice collection of events, starting things off with a celebration of Black History Month. There are also several family-friendly events that are perfect to check out as one big crew. I should also mention a very famous ballet you may have heard of is stopping by the River Center.

I promise no more curling talk, let’s get to the good stuff!

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Events

1. February Festival: Celebrating Black History Month

Come visit the Museum for a day of creativity, community, and celebration of Black History Month! Enjoy hands-on art making inspired by works in the Museum's collection, take part in a fun scavenger hunt, and connect with local organizations sharing their talents and stories. This year's festival will feature special activities with community partners like the Carver High School Art Club, live entertainment, and delicious food available for purchase from a local food truck.

• Location: Columbus Museum

• Date: Saturday, Feb 21st

• Time: 10:00 AM

• More Info: February Festival

2. Swan Lake (Next Thursday)

Ok, this event is technically next week, but since it falls on a Thursday, I wanted to give you enough heads up to get tickets. If you wait until next Thursday, it may be too late! This is a ballet that needs no introduction. Timeless choreography, majestic performances and an iconic score from Tchaikovsky. This production will feature all-new, hand-painted sets and over 200 custom-designed scenery elements, with world-renowned ballet artists from all over the world. This is truly one of the classics, so don’t miss your chance to see it.

• Location: RiverCenter

• Date: Thursday, Feb 26

• Time: 7:00 PM

• More Info: Swan Lake

3. 18th Annual Father/Daughter Dance

This is a fun tradition from the folks at the Russell County Child Advocacy Center. This event does require tickets, but those tickets include dancing, a photo booth, professional photos and goody bags. The theme this year is Shake, Rattle and Roll, so dust off your poodle skirts and greaser attire and have fun with it!

• Location: St Luke Ministry Center

• Date: Saturday, Feb 21

• Time: 5:30 PM

• More Info: Father/Daughter Dance

4. 2026 Arbor Day: Celebration of Trees

Here’s a nice, FREE, family-friendly event. Join KCBC for their 2026 Arbor Day Celebration, in partnership with Columbus Public Works and Trees Columbus. They’ll be honoring the importance of environmental stewardship with tree planting, seedling giveaways, games, food, prizes, face painting and more. Did I mention there will be FREE food and beverages? It’s looking like a nice warm weekend if the rain can hold off, so this is a good thing to keep your eye on.

• Location: Chattahoochee Promenade (Next to Coke Space Science Center)

• Date: Saturday, Feb 21

• Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

• More Info: 2026 Arbor Day Celebration

5. Thrifting Adventures

Let me preface this one by saying that it’s on base. Let me also say that if you’re interested, register now because that closes on Friday.

Outdoor Recreation is hosting a Thrifting Adventure this weekend! They’ll meet at Outdoor Rec to kick things off with coffee and making your own personal thrifting vision board. From there, they’ll hit up Twice Blessed Thrift in Columbus before heading to Opelika to explore Harvest Thrift Store. After a quick lunch break, they’ll stop at Angels Thrift Store in Opelika before heading back to Fort Benning. This adventure is just $10 per person, but spaces are limited.

• Location: Outdoor Rec at Fort Benning

• Date: Saturday, Feb 21

• Time: 8:30 AM

• More Info: Thrifting Adventures

Live Music

• Sip & Sing Brunch - The Varsity (Phenix City)

• Jake Xerxes - The Loft

• Sweet South Music Revival - The Loft

• Relative Sound - The Loft

• The Active Ingredients - Moe’s

• Kaleidoscope - RiverCenter

• The Proving Grounds Live Mixtape Vol 7 - Hideaway Lounge

• HeyDreamer - The Loft

• The Leavin Brothers - American Legion Post 199

• Sally Brown Band - The Varsity (Phenix City)

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