Things to do: Veterans BBQ, Christmas in July, cars at Elm Springs and Broadway mashups
This weekend gorge on good BBQ for a good cause, shop Christmas in July sales, check out classic cars at Elm Springs or enjoy some of Broadway's best at Packard Playhouse.
1. Veterans BBQ Camp takeover at Tilted Mule
Come hungry to Tilted Mule's next Veterans BBQ Camp Kitchen Takeover starting at noon Sunday.
This mouth-watering event will be hosted by Tilted Mule, 102 Depot St., in collaboration with Hearty Hog's Veteran BBQ Camp. The camp invites veterans of all kinds for a free multi-day course on slow roast, while also using it as a tool for therapy.
The dishes served this weekend will feature sow-roast BBQ from campers and will no doubt be a delicious way to give back to those who serve.
2. Christmas in July at Muletown Pottery
As the July month is about to wrap up, there's still time for Christmas in July this weekend at Muletown Pottery.
Located in The Factory at Columbia, 101 N. James M. Campbell Blvd., Muletown Pottery will host the event/sale during regular business hours starting at 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Christmas in July will feature all Christmas items in the store's "Christmas Cubbies" at 20% off, excluding top shelf items.
In addition, Maury Alliance is also promoting its Local First Gift Cards. for Christmas in July. Anyone who purchases $50 or more will receive an additional $10 gift card.
Gift cards may be purchased at Maury Alliance's main office at 106 W. 6th St. or online at www.MauryAlliance.com/local-first-cards.
3. Third annual Rebel Rouser Cruise-in
Historic Elm Springs is calling all classic cars, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles and more to its third annual Rebel Rouser Cruise-In.
The event kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday at Elm Springs' National Confederate Museum, 2349 Park Plus Drive.
All car owners will receive a free tour of the museum, though Elm Springs will also be open for tours throughout the event, which lasts until 2 p.m.
There will also be drinks, food and other items available for purchase.
For more information, call (931) 380-1844 or email visitelmsprings@gmail.com.
4. Packard Playhouse 'Broadway MashUp'
Packard Playhouse, 614 N. Main St., will host a special performance this weekend as part of its Annie Moses Summer Music Festival.
"Broadway MashUp" will take place starting at 7 p.m. Friday at the Playhouse studio.
Described as "Taking all of your favorite roadway moments and mix them in a blender with a dash of 'awesome sauce'," "Broadway MashUp" will be a musical rollercoaster highlighting some of Broadway's greatest shows.
You'll laugh, you'll cry, but most of all have a lot of fun celebrating award-winning Broadway hits throughout the years in this one-night-only performance.
Tickets are $20 and available at www.PackardPlayhouse.com or by calling 1 (800) 918-5270.
5. Live entertainment
Cody Hunt and Jennifer Leigh will perform at Buck & Board, 100 W. 5th St., starting at 6 p.m. Friday.
Shawn Mayer will perform at Grinder's Switch Winery, 510 N. Main St., starting at 7 p.m. Friday.
Jon Owens will perform at McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery, 814 S. Main St., starting at 7 p.m. Friday.
Five By Five will perform at Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 150 Stephen P. Yokich Parkway in Spring Hill, starting at 8 p.m. Friday.
Amanda Walker will perform at Buck & Board, 100 W. 5th St., starting at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Don McKinnon will perform at The Tilted Mule, 102 Depot St., starting at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Sticky Kim will perform at The Boondox, 3543 Highway 431, starting at 8 p.m. Saturday.
MFT will perform at The Rebel Bar and Grill, 307 Riverside Drive, starting at 4 p.m. Sunday.
Jay Powell is a general reporter for The Daily Herald. Get up-to-date news in your inbox by subscribing to The Daily Herald newsletter at www.ColumbiaDailyHerald.com
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