Things To Do in Augusta This Weekend: August 7-August 9

The Augusta events this weekend offer exciting entertainment, including ventriloquism, a live music tribute, and improv comedy. Ventriloquist Darci Lynne stops by the Imperial Theatre for a one-night show, while the Miller Theater turns back the clock with the Folsom Prison Experience, an immersive tribute to Johnny Cash's iconic prison concert. Le Chat Noir keeps the laughs coming with eXtreme Theatre Games. Round out the week with a genre-blending music night, family fun, a female-led grill-off, and more.

Ventriloquist Darci Lynne is set to dazzle the audience with her Up Close and Personal Tour. The "America's Got Talent" winner will perform with fan-favorite puppets, including Petunia, Oscar, and Edna, showcasing new comedy and musical material. The show is interactive and high-energy family-friendly entertainment for all ages. 

Folsom Prison Experience is an immersive theatrical tribute that recreates Johnny Cash's legendary Jan. 13, 1968, prison recording. Audience members serve their own sentence as inmates, experiencing the guards, the warden, and the tension of that historic day. Jay Ernest of Church of Cash stars as Cash, joined by Kat Perkins, Brad Erickson, and others portraying June Carter, the Statler Brothers, Carl Perkins, and the Tennessee Three. This is more than a tribute show; it's a full night inside music history's most infamous concert.

Schrodinger's Cat, Augusta's premier improv comedy troupe, presents eXtreme Theatre Games. Two teams of improvisers face off in unscripted comedic battles, drawing comparisons to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" The show, a First Friday tradition, typically sells out. Latecomers will forfeit their tickets, as attendees must be present when the show begins; no exchanges or refunds are offered. The venue is an intimate, cabaret-style theater in downtown Augusta known for showcasing entertainment not otherwise available in the region.

There's something for everyone in Augusta this weekend. Music lovers can dance the night away to a genre-blending lineup, while families and friends can gather for some friendly competition under the stars. For those who love good food and community spirit, a celebration honoring women behind the grill promises plenty of flavor and fun.

Augusta has plenty to offer for music and art lovers alike. Classical guitarist Andrew Blanch brings his technical mastery and expressive storytelling to the stage, while the Morris Museum of Art gives visitors a chance to hear directly from a working artist. For those craving something current, a local record shop hosts a late-night celebration of a highly anticipated release.