Movies opening in Columbia this weekend, plus other upcoming events
MOVIES OPENING IN COLUMBIA THIS WEEKEND
“Me Before You” (PG-13): Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin star in this adaptation of Jojo Mojes’ novel about a woman who becomes the caretaker for a man left paralyzed by an accident. Bring Kleenex. Bring a box.
“Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” (R): Andy Samberg stars as a popular singer in crisis-mode after his new album flops.
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” (PG-13): The hard-shelled superheroes return to save the world again.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 2
>>> ENTERTAINMENT
FIRST THURSDAY ON MAIN: 6-10 p.m. Thursday on Main Street. Businesses and galleries keep their doors open late, offering a mix of specials, events, entertainment and more. Participants include Tapp’s Arts Center, Anastasia & Friends Gallery, Carolina Hair Studio, The Arcade Mall and more. Help raise funds for Girls Rock Columbia. Free. facebook.com/firstthursdayonmain
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
>>> SPECIAL EVENTS
6TH ANNUAL BLYTHEWOOD DOKO RODEO: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Blythewood Community Park. This event, running through Sunday, showcases national and regional competitors in nine scheduled events including bull riding and barrel racing. Live music, food, rides and vendors also are on tap. $16 adults, $8 youth ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and under. 311 Blythewood Road and Interstate 77. Weekend schedule and other details: www.blythewoodrodeo.com
Related: See a video from last year’s rodeo
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
>>> AT THE MUSEUM
“SUMMERTIME SATURDAYS:” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at EdVenture Children’s Museum. These special themed Saturdays, kicking off June 4 and running through Aug. 13, are an opportunity for family fun. School is out and EdVenture is in full swing with its new Summertime Saturdays, special themed event days, running June 4-Aug. 13. The opening day theme is baby animals. Free for members, $11.50 for adults and children. 211 Gervais St. www.edventure.org
Related: Baby animals, bubbles, monsters and more on “Summertime Saturdays”
>>> EXHIBIT
“RACE: ARE WE SO DIFFERENT?” 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the S.C. State Museum. This new exhibit explores a cultural and scientific look at race throughout history and the reasons we should celebrate our differences. It will address the topics of race from three different perspectives: science, history, and everyday experience. Adults 13-61, $8.95; seniors 62 and older, $7.95; children 3-12, $6.95; members and children 2 and younger, free. $1 off for military. 301 Gervais St. www.scmuseum.org