'Star Trek Beyond' opening this weekend in Columbia
MOVIES OPENING IN COLUMBIA THIS WEEKEND
“STAR TREK BEYOND” (PG-13): Justin Lin (“Fast Five”) takes over from director J.J. Abrams (serving as producer only this time) in the further adventures of the U.S.S. Enterprise and its crew (Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana and Anton Yelchin).
“ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE” (PG): You know, just like the previous 78 “Ice Age” movies.
“LIGHTS OUT” (PG-13): Director David F. Sandberg expands his creepy 2013 short film into feature length. Teresa Palmer stars as a woman who is being stalked by a creature she can only see when the lights are out. We’re scared already.
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FRIDAY, JULY 22
>>> AT THE MUSEUM
FRIDAY NIGHT LASER LIGHTS: 8, 9, 10 p.m. Friday at the S.C. State Museum. Guests will enjoy a stunning display of lasers choreographed to a number of hits from classic rock to electronic dance music, in the museum’s planetarium. The event features local food trucks as well as a planetarium bar for guests to purchase beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Doors open at 7 p.m. General public: $8 for one show ($6 members), $12 for two ($10 members), $15 for three ($12 members). 301 Gervais St. www.scmuseum.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 23
>>> AT THE LIBRARY
RICHLAND LIBRARY BOOK SALE: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Richland Library Operations Center. Pick up a few more summer reads at this popular book sale. A preview sale for Richland Library Friends is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday; become a friend at the door for $25. 130 Lancewood Road. www.richlandlibrary.com
>>> AT THE MUSEUM
CHRISTMAS IN JULY: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at EdVenture Children’s Museum. Ho, ho, ho! Embrace the holiday spirit five months early. Meet with Santa and his elves, decorate holiday cookies, and enjoy holiday-themed art and science projects as a family. It’s part of EdVenture’s Summertime Saturdays series. Free with admission. 211 Gervais St. www.edventure.org
>>> FUNDRAISER
BOWLING FOR RHINOS: 6-8 p.m. Saturday at JC’s Lexington Bowl. Join Riverbanks Zoo’s Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers for an evening of bowling to benefit rhino and habitat conservation. A silent auction, raffle prizes and door prizes also will be offered. $15. 5380 Augusta Road. www.rbzkeepers.blogspot.com.
This story was originally published July 19, 2016 at 6:12 PM.