Things to do in Columbia: First Fridays, music, comedy and back-to-school events

Jay Powell, The Daily Herald
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Take a breather from what's been a busy week, which included an election and school being back in session, with a festive First Fridays, live music, comedy and more.

1. First Fridays

Penny Butler and her graddaughter Cate Bryan, 2, walk along West 7th Street with Mark Lewis during a First Fridays event in Columbia, Tenn, on Friday, Aug. 8, 2021.
Penny Butler and her graddaughter Cate Bryan, 2, walk along West 7th Street with Mark Lewis during a First Fridays event in Columbia, Tenn, on Friday, Aug. 8, 2021.

After the first week of back to school, I'm sure many local families could use a fun night out to start their weekend.

First Fridays' August edition will return this weekend. The always popular monthly gathering always brings a large crowd to the downtown Columbia district.

As always, many of the downtown shops will be open late and offering special sales. Dine at local restaurants, food trucks, shop amongst vendors and enjoy lots of great live entertainment.

Main First Fridays events will run from 5-8 p.m. Friday.

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2. Makky Kaylor Puckett's launch party

Makky Kaylor recently released his latest set of songs, "Back To The River" on March 19. Kaylor will perform Saturday at Puckett's in downtown Columbia.
Makky Kaylor recently released his latest set of songs, "Back To The River" on March 19. Kaylor will perform Saturday at Puckett's in downtown Columbia.

"The Swanky South's" singer-songwriter Makky Kaylor returns to Puckett's this Saturday for a special hometown concert, which will include a special announcement.

The announcement is being kept under wraps, but Kaylor says it will be well worth the wait, and he is especially proud for it to be revealed at Puckett's, where he has been a regular player over the years. It was also the venue Kaylor recorded his live album, "Live from The Swanky South," released last year.

"Puckett's has been kind of a home base for us," Kaylor said. "We've played there so many times and we love it, although every stage I've had the chance to play in this town is special to me."

3. A Night of Country Music and Comedy at Senior Center

It will be a night of laughs and live music at the Maury County Senior Citizen Center this weekend.

The senior center, 1020 Maury County Park Drive, will host "A Night of Country Music and Comedy" starting at 6 p.m. Saturday.

The event's lineup will include LuLu Roman of "Hee Haw" fame, Logan Blade, Ray Cooper, Murphy Ridge and Eric Street.

Tickets are $18 at the door, with proceeds benefiting the senior center, as well as Alzheimer's Tennessee.

4. School of Music back to school open house

Muletown School of Music will host an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Guests will receive discounts on classes, which include guitar, piano, violin and ukulele lessons.
Muletown School of Music will host an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Guests will receive discounts on classes, which include guitar, piano, violin and ukulele lessons.

Now that class is back in session, Muletown School of Music invites families with children who have a knack for music to its new location this weekend.

The music school, 1409 Hatcher Lane, will host a special back to school open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.

The event will be an opportunity for guests to learn about the school's programing, which includes things like guitar, piano, violin and ukulele lessons.

There will also be discounts to anyone who signs up for classes during the open house.

5. More live entertainment

Dillon Carmichael, along with The Reeves Brothers, will perform at The Mulehouse, 812 S. High St., starting at 7 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $18 and are available at www.TheMulehouse.com.

Mario Veloz will perform at Vintage Winery, 616 N. Main St., starting at 7 p.m. Friday.

The Sun Bodies will perform at Asgard Brewing Co. & Taproom, 104 E. 5th St., starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Shlomo Franklin will perform at Bad Idea Brewing, 307 W. 11th St. in the Columbia Arts Building, starting at 6 p.m. Friday.

Cochise County will perform at Tuck's place, 102 Depot St., starting at 8 p.m. Friday.

Stranger Than Fiction will perform at Fozzy's Bar and Grill, 150 Stephen P. Yokich Parkway in Spring Hill, starting at 8 p.m. Friday.

Beyond the Grove will perform at Bad Idea Brewing starting at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Real Deal Band will perform at The Rebel Bar and Grill, 307 Riverside Drive, starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Classic Vinyl will perform at the Elk's Lodge, 1208 WKRM Lane, starting at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Mercury Red will perform at The Boondox, 3543 Highway 431, starting at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Stevierock will perform at The Rebel Bar and Grill starting at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Jay Powell
Jay Powell

Jay Powell covers events and entertainment for The Daily Herald. Contact him at jpowell@c-dh.net or follow him on Twitter @JayPowellCDH.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Herald: Things to do in Columbia, TN: First Fridays, Muletown School of Music