Movies opening this weekend in Columbia and other events, April 7 and beyond

HARDCORE HENRY (R): A half-human, half-robotic hybrid embarks on a bloody rampage through Moscow to save his kidnapped wife (Haley Bennett) from a madman (Danila Kozlovsky) and his army of thugs.

THE BOSS (R): Successful businesswoman Michelle Darnell (Melissa McCarthy) is convicted of insider trading and sentenced to prison. After being released, she is forced to move in with a long-suffering employee of hers (Kristen Bell), and tries to earn redemption and revamp her public image by helping a group of young girls in their quest to sell brownies.

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WATERFALL JUNCTION OPENS AT RIVERBANKS: 10 a.m. ribbon cutting (regular hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Thursday at Riverbanks Zoo. This 3-acre garden oasis makes its debut, encouraging children of all ages to explore and care for the natural world. The centerpiece of the attraction is a 25-foot waterfall, where guests can splash in and under the cascading feature, plus unearth a life-size replica of T-Rex, frolic between giant tree houses and kid-sized play houses, and run or relax on a grassy meadow. 500 Wildlife Parkway. Zoo admission, $13.95 for adults, $11.50 for children ages 2-12, free for children younger than 2.

THE PALLADIUM SOCIETY’S RENOVATION RODEO: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday in Heathwood. Renovation Rodeo takes participants on a tour of old homes and buildings in the Columbia area that have been refurbished and renovated while staying true to the roots and history of the house. For April’s tour, visit a residential location in Heathwood and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres as well as beer and wine. Reservations required. Free for Palladium members, $5 for non-members. Address will be provided upon registration. (803) 252-7742 ext. 15, www.historiccolumbia.org/become-a-member/the-palladium-society

SIP AND SCRIBBLE: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Columbia Museum of Art. Columbia Museum of Art membership affiliate group Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC) hosts a coloring book party featuring African-American art from the CMA collection, as well as art from Afrocentric coloring books. Sip on wine and enjoy the relaxing art of coloring while listening to jazz, soul, and Afrobeat music. Sip and Scribble is free. CMA exhibitions are free with membership or admission. 1515 Main St. (803) 799-2810, www.columbiamuseum.org

AUGUSTA BAKER’S DOZEN: 6:30 p.m. Friday at 701 Whaley, 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Richland Library’s main branch. It’s the 30th anniversary of “Augusta Baker’s Dozen: A Celebration of Stories.” This year’s event features Caldecott-winning illustrator and author Chris Raschka as a guest speaker. Friday’s event features “An Evening with Chris Raschka” at 701 Whaley St., with a talk and book sale and signing. Saturday’s event includes a morning of storytelling, music and theater performances in the library’s Children’s Room, 1431 Assembly St. Books will be available for sale and can be signed by the author. www.richlandlibrary.com

SECOND ANNUAL CAYCE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday on the grounds of Brookland-Cayce High School. The Avenues Neighborhood Association is proud to announce the one day arts and crafts show. The show will feature more than 70 artists, crafters and authors/writers from South Carolina and the surrounding states. Free admission; food will be available for purchase. Net proceeds will benefit a local charity of the association’s choosing. 1300 State St., Cayce. caycefest@gmail.com, www.caycefestivalofthearts.blogspot.com

HIP-HOP FAMILY DAY: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday on Columbia’s Main Street. Hip-Hop Family Day, one of Columbia’s largest music events, is an annual family festival organized by Love, Peace & Hip-Hop. In its fourth year, Love, Peace & Hip-Hop’s mission is to provide support, through charity and awareness, to other nonprofit organizations that offer direct services such education, employment and economic development to the community. This year’s headliner is KRS-One. In addition to live music, there will be art exhibits, educational activities, dance performances and plenty of great food and drinks. Free. www.lovepeacehiphop.com

This story was originally published April 6, 2016 at 12:14 PM with the headline "Movies opening this weekend in Columbia and other events, April 7 and beyond."