Movies opening in Columbia, event picks for April 28 and beyond

“Papa Hemingway in Cuba” (R): The first Hollywood film shot on location in Havana since 1959, this drama centers on the relationship between a Miami newspaper reporter (Giovanni Ribisi) and the author Ernest Hemingway (Adrian Sparks).

“Keanu” (R): Comedy Central’s Keenan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele try to pass for drug dealers in order to retrieve their adorable kitten.

“Mother’s Day” (PG-13): This star-studded ensemble comedy tells a series of interlocking stories about motherhood.

“Ratchet & Clank” (PG): Oddball alien Ratchet (voice of James Arnold Taylor) and his brainy robot sidekick Clank (David Kaye) embark on their biggest adventure ever in this adaptation of the video-game franchise by Insomniac Games, which explores the characters' origin story as they work together to defend the Solana Galaxy from the evil Chairman Drek (Paul Giamatti).

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HAPPY HOUR HISTORY TOURS: 5:30-7 p.m. Friday along Main Street. Columbia’s Main Street boasts architectural styles spanning three centuries that speak to the tastes, interests, and aspirations of people living and working in Columbia. This guided tour offers insight into the history of Columbia focusing on the progress seen through the life of its Main Street and downtown corridor. Participants will stop at local historic sites and receive two free beverages and appetizers along the way. Tours meet on the Gervais street side of the State House near the Washington statue. $20 Historic Columbia members, $25 non-members. For reservations, call (803) 252-1770 ext. 26, or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org.

S.C. GARDEN JAMBOREE: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday at Saluda Shoals Park. Calling all foodies! Choose three from 10 interactive workshops to attend. Jim Young from Stout Ollie Compost will be the featured speaker in “Talk Dirt To Me.” Workshop topics include the garden table, growing tomatoes, edible plant walk, trellis construction and more. There will be a catered lunch. Open to all who love to garden and eat! Vendors will be around until 4 p.m. Hosted by Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteer Association. $50. 5605 Bush River Road. (803) 356-6695, http://scjamboree.lcmgv.org/

SPARKLEBERRY COUNTRY FAIR: 4-10 p.m. Friday at Clemson Sandhill Research and Education Center. Opening night of the festival, which runs through Sunday. Friday and Sunday are amusement rides only; Saturday’s events include a full country fair, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; amusement rides, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; and a Parade of Power, 11:45 a.m. Free admission. Clemson and Two Notch roads, Northeast Richland. Find a complete schedule and list of activities at www.sparkleberrycountryfair.org

ULTIMATE CHALLENGE MUD RUN: 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. start times Saturday in Gaston. The Ultimate Challenge Mud Run is a non-profit organization featuring a 2- or 4-person team competition Obstacle Race, designed and built by a former Marine drill instructor. There are 36 military-style obstacles spread over 6.2 miles, with Marines to “motivate” your team at each one. Team admission, $200 - $250. 1215 Valley Ridge Road. www.ultimatechallengemudrun.org

This story was originally published April 27, 2016 at 12:06 PM with the headline "Movies opening in Columbia, event picks for April 28 and beyond."