Movies opening this weekend in Columbia, plus best bets for April 21 and beyond

“MILES AHEAD” (R): Don Cheadle directed, co-wrote and stars in this biopic based on the life of troubled jazz legend Miles Davis.

“THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER WAR” (PG-13): Chris Hemsworth is still swinging his axe and Charlize Theron’s evil queen is back to cause more trouble, but Kristen Stewart’s Snow White is MIA in this sequel to the 2012 fantasy. Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain join the fray for first-time director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan.

“ELVIS AND NIXON” (R): Michael Shannon is Elvis Presley and Kevin Spacey is Richard Nixon in this recreation of the day the two men met on the lawn of the White House in 1970.

“NINA” (unrated): Zoe Saldana stars in this drama about the life and career of the singer/pianist Nina Simone.

SANDLAPPER SINGERS “NEW BEGINNINGS:” 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Incarnation Lutheran. Sandlapper Singers co-founder Lillian Quackenbush conducts her last series concert. The Sandlapper Singers who participated over the past 20 years will join us for the program. This concert will premier a commissioned choral work by Don McCullough in celebration of 20 years and more to come. New artistic director Dustin Ousley will conduct the final number. An Irmo High School ensemble also will participate in the program. A second concert is planned Friday at St. Andrews Presbyterian. Adults $20, kids under age 13 free with paying adult. 3005 Devine St. (803) 256-2381, www.sandlappersingers.org

HEATHWOOD PLANT SALE: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School. This year’s theme is “Heathwood Homegrown: From Our Home to Yours,” featuring organically grown shrubs, plants and flowers. $4-$12. Proceeds will benefit the school’s SEED program and its educational mission. 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. www.heathwood.org

RHYTHM ON THE RIVER: 6-9 p.m. Saturday at West Columbia Riverwalk Park & Amphitheater. This annual concert series returns this week, featuring Prettier than Matt. The Post Timey String Band will open. Free. www.rhythmontheriversc.com

UTSAV 2016: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of South Carolina. Enjoy a festival featuring arts, culture and cuisine of India. Games, a children’s program and fashion show, and Indian foods are among highlights. Free. 5703 Kiawah Road. (803) 772-9650

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY AT EDVENTURE: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Edventure Children’s Museum. In appreciation of those who serve our country, Edventure offers Military Appreciation Days on Saturday, and again May 30, and July 4. Present an active and valid military ID card or badge and receive free admission for you and your dependents. Edventure and Sysco will provide free kids meals to dependents 12 and under. 211 Gervais S. www.edventure.org

This story was originally published April 20, 2016 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Movies opening this weekend in Columbia, plus best bets for April 21 and beyond."