COLUMBUS, Ga. - Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth takes the RiverCenter stage Friday night, the Fountain City Classic fills A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium on Saturday, and the weather is set to cooperate with a sunny, 75-degree forecast. Between those headliners, there is a kids' space show at the Springer Opera House, planetarium shows at the Coca-Cola Space Science Center and a charity 5K in nearby Preston. Here is a day-by-day guide to Nov. 6-8 in Columbus, Phenix City and the surrounding area.

Friday, Nov. 6

Kristin Chenoweth: Greatest Hits, 7:30 p.m. The Tony and Emmy winner performs a one-night-only concert in the Bill Heard Theatre at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, according to a report in The Columbusite. The show is part of RiverCenter's 25th anniversary season, and tickets start at $89 through rivercenter.showare.com. RiverCenter's own events page did not list the show when The Columbus Times checked, so call the box office at 706-256-3612 to confirm availability before you go.

Saturday, Nov. 7

Fountain City Classic, 2 p.m. Fort Valley State and Albany State meet in the 36th annual HBCU rivalry game at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium, according to the Columbus Civic Center's event page. The parade starts on Broad Street in Phenix City, according to the organizers' volunteer sign-up page; The Columbus Times has reported a 9 a.m. step-off, but confirm with organizers at 706-324-4080 or [email protected]. Ticket prices and tailgating registration are available through fountaincityclassic.com.

Tunnel to Towers 5K in Preston, 10 a.m. The 5K run and walk starts at the Centerpoint Schoolhouse, 3420 County Road 124 in Preston, according to the race's registration page. Adult registration is $40, first responders and military pay $35, youth ages 13 to 17 pay $25 and children 12 and under pay $15, and the page says some prices increase on Nov. 7. Preston is in Webster County, southeast of Columbus.

Ready, Set, Rocket, 11 a.m. The Springer Opera House's Theatre for the Very Young series opens its show about a hurried young rocketeer named Cosmo who learns that rushing is not always the fastest way to reach a goal. The series is designed for ages 0 to 8 and their grown-ups, according to the Springer. The theater is at 103 10th St.; call 706-327-3688 for ticket information, since the production page does not list prices.

Coca-Cola Space Science Center, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center at 701 Front Ave. is open Saturdays, with planetarium shows listed from 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. in the Omnisphere Theater. Its website lists adult admission at $10, seniors and military at $8 and children ages 4 to 12 at $6. Call 706-649-1477 to confirm times, which the center says are subject to change.

Columbus State women's soccer, 1 p.m. (if the Cougars advance). The Peach Belt Conference championship match is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m., according to Columbus State athletics. Columbus State plays its semifinal Wednesday night, so whether the Cougars are in the final will be known by the weekend. Check csucougars.com for the location and tickets.

College Football on TV

Fans who skip the stadium can watch Auburn host Arkansas at 12:45 p.m. on SEC Network and Georgia visit Ole Miss at 7:30 p.m. on ABC, according to ESPN's schedule. Both are Saturday, Nov. 7, and broadcast times can change. Auburn is 4-4 and Arkansas is 3-5, while Georgia is 7-1 and Ole Miss is 6-2, according to ESPN.

Sunday, Nov. 8

Ready, Set, Rocket, 2 p.m. The Springer's second weekend performance is Sunday afternoon, with additional shows Nov. 14 and 15, according to the theater. The sunny Sunday forecast, with a high near 72, makes it an easy day to pair the matinee with a walk along the Chattahoochee RiverWalk. Phenix City and Uptown Columbus restaurants are also an option before or after the show.

The Weather

The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 75 and a sunny sky Saturday, with a low near 44 Saturday night. Sunday is forecast to be mostly sunny with a high near 72. Friday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 79 after a slight chance of showers before 7 a.m. Forecasts can change, so check weather.gov/ffc before heading out.

Quick Schedule

Event details can change, and some listings did not include prices or times. Call venues before you go. Weather and game times may also shift as the weekend gets closer.