Gamecocks, cowboys and a Harry Potter party top this week’s events

“BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID:” 6:30 p.m. p.m. Monday at The Nickelodeon. It’s the final showing in the theater’s “Six-Gun Summer” classic Western film series, offering a sample of the “greatest hits” of the genre – this one starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman. When their daring robberies land them on the wrong side of a railroad tycoon, the duo makes haste to Bolivia, hiding from a “super-posse” of moguls they’ve wronged. $8. 1607 Main St. www.nickelodeon.org

“RACE: ARE WE SO DIFFERENT?” CIRCLES OF DIALOGUE: 7 p.m. Tuesday at S.C. State Museum. Join a facilitator-led Circle of Dialogue discussion group, exploring reactions to the museum’s exhibit on race. General admission is adults, $8.95; $7.95, seniors; $6.95, children 12 and under; other packages available for blockbuster exhibit, planetarium, 4D theater. 301 Gervais St. www.scmuseum.org

GREEN DAY’S “AMERICAN IDIOT:” 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Trustus Theatre. It’s the final weekend of the show, a critical smash on Broadway and in London. This two-time Tony Award-winning musical “American Idiot” tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Adults, $35; students, $25; seniors, $33; groups of 10 or more, $30 per person. 520 Lady St. (803) 254-9732, www.trustus.org

PIGSKIN POETS: 3-4:30 p.m. Friday at Drew Wellness Center. Are you ready for some football? Richland Library is teaming with the Gamecocks for Pigskin Poets. Come in your garnet and black gear, and join student athletes from the University of South Carolina’s football team, along with cheerleaders and Cocky, as they huddle off the field for an afternoon of stories, games and autographs. This event, promoting reading, is part of Richland Library’s Summer Learning Challenge. Free. 2101 Walker Solomon Way. www.richlandlibrary.com

SOUTH CONGAREE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO: 8 p.m. Friday at South Congaree Horse Rodeo. If you like to watch riding, catch this annual event, where elite professional cowboys and cowgirls from across the country will compete in eight categories that will also include barrel racing, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and other events. There will also be food, vendors, games, inflatables and a mechanical bull. Event continues through Sunday. Adults, $14 in advance ($16 at door); children ages 6-12, $7. 395 Oak St. www.southcongareerodeo.com

OPEN STAGE & BLUEGRASS/ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION: 6 p.m. Friday at Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor. Join the legendary Friday night bluegrass and acoustic open stage and jam. Doors open at 6 p.m., stage show is 7:30-9 p.m. and jammin’ goes until midnight. 710 Meeting St. (803) 796-6477, www.billsmusicshop.com

SUMMER MOVIES SERIES AT FINLAY PARK: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Finlay Park. It’s the final in the city of Columbia’s summer movies series, with this showing of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Pre-show activities begin at 7:30 p.m., and movies at sunset. Attendees can bring blankets, lawn chairs and coolers, but no glass containers or alcoholic beverages. Prizes, surprises, popcorn, games and more. Free. 930 Laurel St. Parks and Recreation Department, (803) 545-3100, http://www.columbiasc.gov/parks-recreation/programs-activities/special-events

GARDEN WORKSHOP: 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday at Seibels House and Garden. Historic Columbia, in partnership with Dan Clayton of Paradise Plants Plus, is offering an indoor, hands-on garden workshop focusing on off-season camellia care. Clayton is well known in the gardening community for beginning his business by taking cuttings of historic camellias from Magnolia Plantation in Charleston, which has one of the largest collections of camellias in the world. Clayton will have several varieties of camellias for sale, all of which were propagated from Magnolia Plantation cuttings. $15 for Historic Columbia members, $20 for nonmembers. 1601 Richland St. www.historiccolumbia.org or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org.

HARRY POTTER PARTY: 8 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble at Richland Mall. The book store is hosting a party and midnight release of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” The book-version of this stage script by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne comes out officially Sunday, July 31 – Harry’s birthday. The party will feature a special Muggle Wall where customers can share their favorite memories of Harry Potter as well as several giveaways. Free. 3400 Forest Drive.

SOUTHERN HEAT MUSIC FESTIVAL: 7 p.m. Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. The Southern Heat Music Festival will undoubtedly raise the temperature in the CLA, when a pack of famous rappers including T.I., Yo Gotti and Young Thug take the stage. They will perform as part of the festival presented by HOT 103.9/93.9 FM. $48-$108. 801 Lincoln St. www.coloniallifearena.com

ROCK THE PLAZA: 3:30-10-p.m. Saturday at LaBrasca’s. This fundraiser, presented by LaBrasca’s restaurant and the Cross Hill Neighborhood Association, will raise money for victims of October’s devastating floods. LaBrasca’s itself was hit hard but has since reopened. Music groups will perform throughout the day and evening, among them Nashville recording artist Brandon Bailey, rock band Thunder Pigs, Greenville’s Kebin Ahrens, and Sumter band Bad Water. Performances by students of the Columbia Arts Academy will kick off the show around 1:30 p.m. 4365 Jackson Blvd. (803) 782-1098.

This story was originally published July 24, 2016 at 12:15 PM.