Upcoming events in the Midlands

June 12: “From Marilyn to Mao: Andy Warhol’s Famous Faces,” through Sept. 13 at the Columbia Museum of Art. The exhibition will feature 46 of the artist’s most famous portraits, including 10 “Mao” portraits, of the longtime leader of China’s Communist Party.

July 29: Singer James Taylor and his All-Star Band, Colonial Life Arena. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday, April 24, at the www.LMCtix.com, the Lexington Medical Center box office or charge By phone at (855) 4-LMC-TIX.

May 1: “The Friendship 9: No Fear of Freedom — the Musical,” the Township Auditorium, www.ticketmaster.com

June 13: Inaugural Funk Fest, with headliners Jodeci, Bell Biv DeVoe, Blackstreet Mint Condition and 2 Live Crew, Charles W. Johnson Stadium at Benedict College; For details on tickets, visit www.funkfesttour.com or charge by phone at (888) 547-6478.

July 18: Tasty Tomato Festival, City Roots Urban Farm; www.cityroots.com

Oct. 16: Def Leppard, with Foreigner and Night Ranger, Colonial Life Arena; www.LMCtix.com

.

This story was originally published April 22, 2015 at 4:44 PM with the headline "Upcoming events in the Midlands."