Movies opening in Columbia, ballet gala and other best bets, April 14 and beyond

“Barbershop: The Next Cut” (PG-13): More than a decade later, the Southside Chicago hangout has gone co-ed in this sequel to the 2002 comedy. With Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Regina Hall. Written by Kenya Barris & Tracy Oliver. Directed by Malcolm D. Lee. PG-13.

“Criminal” (R): The memories, secrets and skills of a dead CIA operative are implanted into the brain of a death-row inmate. With Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Tommy Lee Jones. Written by Douglas Cook & David Weisberg. Directed by Ariel Vromen. (1:53) R.

“The Jungle Book” (PG): Director Jon Favreau guides this live action and CGI version of Rudyard Kipling’s tale, which follows the adventures of the raised-by-wolves boy Mowgli. With Neel Sethi and the voices of Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba. Written by Justin Marks.

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“FIRST FOLIO! THE BOOK THAT GAVE US SHAKESPEARE:” 5-7 p.m. Thursday in the Hollings Library at Thomas Cooper Library, University of South Carolina. USC welcomes the traveling exhibit of William Shakespeare’s First Folio, with the first collected edition of his works published in 1623 opening to the public. The national traveling exhibition from the Folger Shakespeare Library is part of an international commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. One of the world’s most treasured books, the First Folio includes 36 of his plays including “The Tempest,” “Macbeth” and “As you Like It.” Free and open to the public. Exhibit runs through April 30 and will include several special events such as theatre performances and public talks; find the schedule at http://library.sc.edu/p/FirstFolio. 1322 Greene St.

11TH ANNUAL BALLET STARS OF NEW YORK GALA: 7 p.m. Friday at the Koger Center for the Arts. The one-night-only concert will feature New York City Ballet principal dancers Sara Mearns – a Columbia native, recently nominated as Best Female Dancer in the Benois de la Danse international ballet awards – along with Jared Angle, Tyler Angle, Megan Fairchild, Chase Finlay, Gonzalo Garcia and Rebecca Krohn. Under the direction of University of South Carolina Dance associate artistic director Stacey Calvert, a former soloist with New York City Ballet, these top stars will share the stage with university dancers and the USC Symphony for a world-class display of dance excellence. $35 for orchestra seating, $25-$30 for balcony seating, $15 for students. 1051 Greene St. (803) 777-5112, www.kogercenterforthearts.com

2016 SPRING MIDLANDS PLANT AND FLOWER FESTIVAL: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the State Farmers Market. If yard projects are in your plans for spring and summer, this is a must-stop for you. Flowers, shrubs and other items are on sale at this popular annual event. Free admission. Event concludes Sunday. 3843 Charleston Highway, West Columbia. https://agriculture.sc.gov/event/2016-spring-midlands-plant-and-flower-festival/

21ST ANNUAL COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday at the S.C. State Fairgrounds. The world comes to Columbia in this vibrant annual event with 75 national exhibits, food from around the world, an international bazaar, cultural music and dance performances, fashion shows and an Olympic-style parade of nations. This year’s festival highlights the continent of Africa. Event continues Sunday; check web site for times and details. $7 at the gate ($5 in advance by calling the CIF office), free for ages 12 and under and active duty military with ID. 1200 Rosewood Drive. (803) 799-3452, www.cifonline.org

PLANETS FOR THE PEOPLE: SIDEWALK ASTRONOMY: 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Hunter Gatherer Brewery and Ale House. Guests will be able to look through a telescope to observe the moon and more, with S.C. State Museum staff and Midlands Astronomy Club members on hand. Event is weather dependent. Free. 900 Main St.

This story was originally published April 13, 2016 at 11:03 AM with the headline "Movies opening in Columbia, ballet gala and other best bets, April 14 and beyond."