April PlanAhead: Your Columbia events calendar

Happy April, Columbia. 🌷 If you’re anything like us, you’re looking forward to the flowers blossoming, sunny days, and spring showers— and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the Soda City.

All month long

• Play With Purpose in The Drive Golf Tournament | Mon., Apr. 11-Fri., Apr. 29 | Cobblestone Park Golf Club | Donations are encouraged.
• Bike + Lock Drive | Fri., April 1-Sat., April 30 | Online | Donations of bikes, locks + helmets can be made via their Amazon Wish List.

Friday, April 1

• Que’s of Comedy | Fri., April 1 | 8 p.m. | Township Auditorium | $60+ | Presented by 75th Anniversary Committee Epsilon Epsilon Benedict College
• Ride the Mechanical Bull | Fri., April 1 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | LEGACY Caribbean Bar + Grill | $15+
• Celebrate Nursing Gala + Silent Auction | Fri., April 1 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Patsides Alumni Center | $40+
• Moon Circle - New Moon in Aries | Fri., Aril 1 | 6 p.m. | femme x COLUMBIA | $20 | Celebrate the new moon in Aries with journaling + mindfulness.
• 10th Annual Tartan Day South | Thurs., March 31-Sun., April 3 | Times vary | 2001 Charleston Hwy. | $10+
• Saxophonist Luis Alas in Concert | Fri., April 1-Sat., April 2 | 8-10 p.m. | Chayz Lounge | $25

Saturday, April 2

• SC Bricks presents Columbia Brick Con | Sat., April 2 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Carolina Haven, 807 Bluff Rd. | $5 Adults, $3 Children | A family friendly event celebrating LEGO registered creations.
• You Aut To Join Us Stop and Shop | Sat., April 2 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | 5181 Platt Springs Rd | Free
• Carolina Cup | Sat., April 2 | 9 a.m. | Springdale Race Course, 200 Knights Hill Rd. | $50+
• Free Yoga | Sat., April 2 | 10-11 a.m. | South Carolina State House | Free
• Monster Jam | Sat., April 2-Sun., April 3 | Times vary. | Colonial Life Arena | $23+
• Columbia Open Studios 2022 | Sat: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun: 12-6 p.m | Artists’ studios in Richland and Lexington Counties | Free | 701 Center for Contemporary welcomes the public to visit local artists during a self-guided tour of studios in Richland + Lexington Counties.*
• Camden Film Week + Equus Film and Arts Fest | Sat., April 2-Sat., April 9 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Revolutionary War Visitor Center. 212 Broad St. | $5

Sunday, April 3

• Sustainable Yard Tour | Sun., April 3 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Downtown Columbia | Free | Find inspiration, ask questions, and connect with resources at 11 yards around Cola that execute sustainable practices you can adopt at home.
• Beer Yoga | Sun., April 3 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Craft and Draft, 2706 Devine St. | $20
• Marcus Gullen with Rod Roster + Company | Sun., April 3 | 5 p.m. | Boyd Plaza, 1515 Main St. | Free | An afternoon of live jazz in partnership with the Columbia Museum of Art + Chayz Lounge.
• The Best of Broadway at Harbison Theater | Sun., April 3 | 3:30 p.m. | Harbison Theater at Midlands Technical College | $35+

Monday, April 4

• Columbia Diversity Job Fair | Mon., April 4 | 11-2 p.m. | Virtual event | Free | Pior registration is required for this virtual career fair.
• Detox Workshop | Mon., April 4 | 6:15 p.m. | MaxLiving West Columbia Chiropractic | Free | Get informed about honoring your body’s intelligence + best ways to optimize the quality of your drinking water.
• 2022 Nehemiah Action Assembly | Mon., April 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center | Free | Gather with others from across Columbia to ask local officials to take action on specific issues affecting the community.

Tuesday, April 5

• “Open for Business” | Tues., April 5 | 8-9 a.m. | Richland Library Main | Engage in conversation with Mayor Rickenmann + Richland County Chairman Walker.
• Silent Book Club at Graduate Columbia | Tues., April 5 | 6-8 p.m. | Graduate Columbia, 1619 Pendleton St. | Free
• Liminal Spaces: Chamber Music for Multiple Bassoons | Tues., April 5 | 7-8 p.m. | 701 Whaley St. | Free

Wednesday, April 6

• Public Meeting on the Annexation Process | Wed., April 6 | 6 p.m. | 5205 N Trenholm Rd. | Free | Get any and all of your property questions answered at this public information session.
• Attack Attack! | Wed., April 6 | 8-10 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $20
• Coffee + Canvas | Wed., April 6 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Painting with a Twist | $33 | A two-hour step-by-step painting class + complimentary coffee.

Thursday, April 7

• First Thursday on Main | Thurs., April 7 | 6-10 p.m. | Boyd Plaza at Columbia Museum of Art | Free | This month’s event features entertainment from Grace Joyner + E.Z. Shakes.
• 2022 South Carolina Teacher Expo | Thurs., April 7 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | South Carolina State Fairgrounds | $10
• Builder + REALTOR Fish Fry | Thurs., April 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Senate’s End | $35+
• Rainbow Kitten Surprise | Thurs., April 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Township Auditorium | $38+
• Peak Drift Oyster Roast | Thurs., April 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Smoked, 1643 Main St. | $50+ | A collaboration event between Peak Drift Brewing + Smoked on Main.
• Hotel Trundle’s 4th Birthday Celebration | Thurs., April 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Hotel Trundle, 1224 Taylor St. | Free | Celebrate the hotel’s 4th birthday during First Thursday on Main — enjoy light bites and champagne (while it lasts) + live jazz all evening.*
• Midlands Plant and Flower Festival | Thurs., April 7-Sun., April 10 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | South Carolina State Farmers Market | Free
• Green Jacket Pitch Party | Thurs., April 7 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Capital City Club, 1201 Main St. | Free

Friday, April 8

• TrapxCanvas | Fri., April 8 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Gala Event Center, 1801 Bush River Rd. | $35
• Paint + Sip on the River | Fri., April 8 | 5-8 p.m. | Stone River, 121 Alexander Rd. | $30
• Romeo + Juliet | Fri., April 8-Fri., April 15 | Show times vary | Longstreet Theatre | $22
• Oyster Bands and Brew Festival | Fri., April 8 | 6-10 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater | $75+
• KC + the Sunshine Band | Fri., April 8 | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | Township Auditorium | $61+
• Columbia Fireflies’ Opening Night vs. Augusta GreenJackets | Fri., April 8 | Segra Park | 7:05 p.m. | $5+ | Stick around after the game for fireworks. ⚾ *
• Gamecock Baseball vs. Georgia | Fri., April 8 | 4 p.m. | Founders Park | $15+
• 80’s Throwback Party at Main Course | Fri., April 8 | 8 p.m. | Main Course, 1624 Main St. | $20 + | Enter the dance contest or best dressed contest and watch Lasell and Friends perform live. 🎶*
• Loveland Coffee Music Night | Fri., April 8 | 6:30-8:30 p,m, | Loveland Coffee Cafe, 7475 Carlisle St. | Free
• Teen Nighthawk | Fri., April 8 | 7-10 p.m. | 6429 Bishop Ave. | Free | Join the Richland County Recreation Commission to be invited to this event.

Saturday, April 9

• 7th Annual South Carolina Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival | Sat., Apr. 9 | 12-5 p.m. | Carolina Fairground| $5 Presale Online Tickets
• Apollo 16 & Beyond: South Carolina in Space | Sat., April 9 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum | $8.95 | A new exhibition to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 16 mission to the Moon.
• Lexington’s Plant Swap + Share | Sat., April 9 | 12-4 p.m. | Hazelwood Brewery | $5 donation | Come out and learn about all things regarding organic gardening.
• Spring 2022: Artistic Showcase Festival | Sat., April 9 | 3-8 p.m. | 1651 Park Cir. | Free
• The Collingsworth Family - Just Sing Tour | Sat., April 9 | 6 p.m. | Columbia International University, 7435 Monticello Rd. | $25+
• Mommy and Me Paint Date | Sat., April 9 | 1-3 p.m. | Edventure Children’s Museum | $20
• The Garden Brunch: Journey to Entrepreneurship | Sat., April 9 | 11 a.m. | The Cochran Venue, 6729 Two Notch Rd. | $45+
• Columbia Fireflies vs. Augusta GreenJackets | Sat., April 9 | 6 p.m. | Segra Park | $10+
• Gamecock Baseball vs. Georgia | Sat., April 9 | 4 p.m. | Founders Park | $15+

Sunday, April 10

• Gamecock Games | Sun., Apr. 10 | 2-4 p.m. | The Therapy Place | Adaptive field day for children with developmental delays + are paired with UofSC student athletes for games.
• Art in the Yard | Sun., April 10 | 12-5 p.m. | Downtown Columbia | Free | This entirely outdoor event features local art, food, + entertainment.
• School Daze | Sun., April 10 | 7-11 p.m. | Main Course | $20+ | 7Sunday presents a night of throwbacks + nostalgia with fashion and music.
• Brown Girls Brunch: Shades of Nude Edition | Sun., April 10 | 12-4 p.m. | 340 Columbiana Dr. | $15+
• Spring 2022 Ring Ceremony | Sun., April 10 | 2 p.m. | The Horseshoe, 902 Sumter St. | Free
• Jour de la Mode | Sun., April 10 | 12-5 p.m. | Seibels House, 1601 Richland St. | $40+
• Columbia Fireflies vs. Augusta GreenJackets | Sun., April 10 | 5 p.m. | Segra Park | $10+
• Gamecock Baseball vs. Georgia | Sun., April 10 | 12 p.m. | Founders Park | $12+

Monday, April 11

• April Harvest Dinner | Mon., April 11 | 6:30 p.m. | City Roots, 1005 Airport Blvd. | $85
• Live in the Lobby: Take the A Train to Soda City | Mon., April 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $23 | Koger Center Jazz featuring the Michael Fineberg Quintet
• Monday Morning Makers: Patio Edition | Mon., April 11 | 9:30 a.m. | Richland Library Ballentine | Free | Make your Monday Morning less stressful and start your week on a creative note.

Tuesday, April 12

• CMA Chamber Music on Main | Tues., April 12 | 7 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $42 Happy hour will start at 6 p.m. + galleries will be open during the event.
• Gamecock Baseball vs. North Florida | Tues., April 12 | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $5+
• Bierkeller at the Saluda Riverwalk | Tues., April 12 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Saluda River Walk | Free
• Outdoor Family Storytime | Tues., April 12-Thurs., April 14 + Sat., April 16 | Vary times | Varying locations | Free | Young Children + school-age children will share stories, songs, enjoy multilingual storytimes and much more.
• CWAC Happy Hour + Reception for French Students | Tues., April 12 | 6 p.m. | Art Bar, 1211 Park St. | Free
• April Palmetto Forum | Tues., April 12 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Virtual event | Free | Speaker Dr. Benjamin Peters will review his first book on Soviet attempts to build a nationwide computer network.
• Hands-on Art | Tues., April 12 | 11 a.m. | Richland Library Eastover | Free | Come celebrate spring break with crafts of all kinds.
• Creative Writing for Teens | Tues., April 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Richland Library Sandhills | Free | Get the confidence you need to take your imagination and put it on the written page.
• Earth Day Celebration | Tues., April 12 | 2 p.m. | Richland Library Ballentine | Free | View Birds of Ballentine and experience the new nature walk

Wednesday, April 13

• Spring Break Storytime in the Garden | Wed., April 13 | 10-11 a.m. | Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens | Free | Bring your own lawn chairs + blankets for seating.
• Stranger Company + Bull Street Garage | Wed., April 13 | 7:30 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $8+
• Book Binding Workshop | Wed., April 13 | 6-8:30 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St. | $65

Thursday, April 14

• Shrimp Feast | Thurs., April 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Sumter County Museum | $30
• Musical Feast | Thurs., April 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $75+
• Harlem Globetrotters | Thurs., April 14 | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $27+ | The legendary team will be at Colonial Life Arena for a night full of competition and fun.
• Eat Greek Columbia - Preorder Backsale | Thurs., April 14 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral | Order ahead online for the Spring backsale.
• Gamecock Baseball vs. Ole Miss | Thurs., April 14 | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $12+
• Eat Greek Columbia (Pre-order Bake Sale) | Thurs., April 14 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1931 Sumter St. | Prices vary | Pre-order a variety of Greek specialties including spanakopita, dolmades, Greek chicken souflaki, Greek salad + adult Easter baskets.*
• In the Upper Room-A Maundy Thursday Dramatic Presentation | Thurs., April 14 | 7-8 p.m. | 1401 Washington St. | Free
• Britt + Gould at O’Hara’s Public House | Thurs., April 14 | 7-10 p.m. | 131 E. Main St. | Free

Friday, April 15

• Bourbon Bash | Fri., April 15 | 5-8 p.m. | Bourbon on Main, 1214 Main St. | $65 | The Gamecock Bourbon Society wants you to come out for bourbon tasting, appetizers + a silent auction.
• Paul Dozier Presents An Evening of Soul Jazz | Fri., April 15 | 8 p.m. | Chayz Lounge | $25 | Spend the evening with national recording artist/guitarist/singer Paul Dozier.
• Craft + Draft Devine Fundraising Event | Fri., April 15 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Craft + Draft, 2706 Devine St. | Free | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser will feature Commonhouse Aleworks, Chuckie Cheeze Steak + Hoagies will be serving dinner.
• Evening Arts: Soda City Story Slam - Live | Fri., April 15 | 7 p.m. | Richland Library Main | Free | Join the local Story Swap workshop participants an evening showcasing their creative writing.
• Gamecock Baseball vs. Ole Miss | Fri., April 15 | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $20+

Saturday, April 16

• Cocky Trot 5k | Sat., April 16 | 9 a.m. | Williams-Brice Stadium Area | $35 | A weekend of fun activities + a chance to purchase discounted tickets for baseball/football games.
• R&B Dinner Party | Sat., April 16 | 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | M Kitchen, 340 Columbiana Dr. | $20+
• Shot Thru the Heart (The Ultimate Bon Jovi Experience) | Sat., April 16 | 8-11 p.m. | Skyline Club, 100 Lee St. | $15+ | Rock on to Bon Jovi’s hits with this professional tribute band.
• Shop2Drop Craft + Vendor Fair | Sat., April 16 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Omni Events Center, 4921 N Main St. | Free
• Kids Easter Terrarium Workshop | Sat., April 16 | 9-10 a.m. | PlantHouse Columbia, 702 Cross Hill Rd. | $15 | The crew will walk you through the steps on creating a one-of-a-kind 4" terrarium made complete with Easter decor.
• I Beg Your Garden?! A COLAughs Comedy Show | Sat., April 16 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost Cottontown 1211 Franklin St. | $11 | Lineup includes Headliner Jenn Snyder, and Features Christian Williams & Topher Riddle.
• Ballister Trio sponsored by CWAC | Sat., April 16 | 8 p.m. | if ART Gallery, 1223 Lincoln St. | $15
• Spring Fling: Grow Something! | Sat., April 16 | 10 a.m. | Richland County Ballentine | Free | Plant your very own seeds to grow at home, and get to know the plants in the Ballentine Back Yard.
• Pop Up Art Show | Sat., April 16 | 11 a.m. | Richland Library Sandhills | Free | A pop-up outdoor Art Exhibition Series
• Gamecock Baseball vs. Ole Miss | Sat., April 16 | 1 p.m. | Founders Park | $20+

Sunday, April 17

• The Great Amazing Race | Sun., April 17 | 2 p.m. | Sesquicentennial State Park | $60+
• St. Martin’s Easter Egg Hunt | Sun., April 17 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, 5220 Clemson Ave. | Free | An exciting Easter egg hunt led by parish teens and grandparents + an appearance from the Easter bunny.
• Britt + Gould at Steel Hands Brewing | Sun., April 17 | 1-4 p.m. | 2350 Foreman St. | Free
• Pet Easter Egg Hunt | Sun., April 17 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Modern Companion Pet Boutique, 508B Lexington Ave. | Free

Monday, April 18

• Greet Death, Infant Island, Clearbody, Art Star, Dryrot | Mon., April 18 | 6-11 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $12+
• Master Gardener: House Plants | Mon., April 18 | 6 p.m. | Richland Library Sandhills | Free | Learn tips and tricks to keeping your house plants happy and healthy

Tuesday, April 19

• Spring Fair Food Drive-Through | Tues., Apr. 19-Sun., Apr. 24 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | State Fairgrounds | Food prices vary | Back by popular demand, the drive-through will feature eight different food vendors.
• Todrick Hall | Tues., April 19 | 7-11 p.m. | The Senate | $29.50+
• Columbia Fireflies vs. Down East Wood Ducks | Tues., April 19 | 7 p.m. | Segra Park | $10+

Wednesday, April 20

• Bratwurst, Beethoven & Biergarten | Wed., Apr. 20 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Palmetto Club | $100+ | Delicious German food, wine + beer hosted by the SC Philharmonic.
• Season Opener of Blythewood Farmers Market | Wed., April 20 | 4-7 p.m. | Doko Meadows Park, 171 Langford Rd. | Free | Families, dogs, + neighbors are invited to the 9th season of the community farmers market.
• 420 Rave + Bake | Wed., April 20 | 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | The Main Course | $10+
• Columbia Fireflies vs. Down East Wood Ducks | Wed., April 20 | 7 p.m. | Segra Park | $10+

Thursday, April 21

• The Home Works Hammer Classic - Clay Shoot Fundraiser | Thurs., April 20 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | 1201 Redmond Mill Rd. | $100+
• Game & Garden Soirée | Thurs., April 21 | 6-9 p.m. | The Hall at Senate’s End | $65
• Beartooth, Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada + Erra | Thurs., April 21 | 7-10 p.m. | The Senate | $36.50
• 80s Night at Craft Axe Throwing | Thu., April 21 | 4-11 p.m. | Craft Axe Throwing, 700 Gervais St. | 20 | Be sure to wear clothes and items that glow in the dark for the night’s Glow Throw.
• Low Country Boil | Thurs., April 21 | 6-9 p.m. | 1621 Main St. | $50 | Tickets include all you can eat Low Country Boil, 2 beers from Sycamore Brewery + live music by Tyler Elliot.
• Columbia Fireflies vs. Down East Wood Ducks | Thurs., April 21 | 7 p.m. | Segra Park | $10+

Friday, April 22

• 12th Annual Blythewood DOKO Rodeo | Fri., April 22-Sat., April 23 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | 311 Blythewood Rd. | $16 Adults, $10 Youth
• 30th Annual Artista Vista | Fri., April 22-Sun., April 24 | Times vary | Congaree Vista District, 701 Gervais St. | Free | An official South Carolina Arts + Cultural District, Artista Vista continues to highlight the incredible art scene in the Midlands.*
• Arts + Draughts | Fri., April 22 | 7-11 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $10
• 2022 Governor’s Cup Kids Main Street Mile | Fri., April 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Main Street District | Free | Registration is required for this event + every participant will receive a tshirt and swag bag.
• Columbia Fireflies vs. Down East Wood Ducks | Fri., April 22 | 7 p.m. | Segra Park | $10+
• Dare to Be Different | Fri., Apr. 22 | 6:00 am - 9:00 pm | 7494 Parklane Road in Columbia. | Registration through event page

• Spanish Conversation Group Meeting | Thurs., April 28 | 6 p.m. | Virtual event | All ability levels are welcome and are free & open to the public.
• Harambee Festival 33 | Fri., April 22-Sat., April 23 | Times vary | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium | $10 | This historic event is one of the largest college-sponsored festivals in the nation.

Saturday, April 23

• Soiree on State | Sat., April 23 | 2-8 p.m. | Poplar Ave. to Railroad St. | Free | An event filled with art, free kids area, food vendors, musicians + more.
• Jazz Fest 2022 | Sat., April 23 | 6-10 p.m. | North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Rd. | $25
• Columbia Neighborhood Awards | Sat., April 23 | 6 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $40+
• Crab Crack 2022 | Sat., April 23 | 12-5 p.m. | Robert Mills House and Gardens | $60+ | Beta Chi Sigma invites you to this 16th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser filled with crab legs, hot dogs, burgers + more.
• Bark to the Park | Sat., April 23 | 11 a.m. | Saluda Shoals Park | $40 | Bring your furry friend to one of the largest dog-friendly events in the Midlands.
• 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day | Sat., April 23 | 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | State St. + Meeting St. | Free
• Forest Acres Festival | Sat., April 23 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | AC Flora Athletic Field | Free | The festival will include pony rides, rides, live music + more.
• Columbia Fireflies vs. Down East Wood Ducks | Sat., April 23 | 6 p.m. | Segra Park | $10+
• Annual Artista Vista Art Day at Stormwater Studios | Sat., Apr. 23 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | 413 Pendleton St. | Free | Explore open artists’ studios; see a new gallery exhibition + demonstrations; make a mandala; enjoy live music, dancers, and food trucks; and hear internationally-known sculptor Nora Valdez speak at 2 p.m.*
• 1st Annual Pig Pick’n | Sat., April 23 | 2-9 p.m. | 1022 Senate St. | Free | Plates with all the fixin’s are $10 each.
• Earth Day Craft Day | Sat., April 23 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St. | Free | Wine tastings will take place in the front meeting space from 4-6 p.m.

Sunday, April 24

• Live on Lincoln 2022 | Sun., April 24 | 5-8 p.m. | The 1200 block of Lincoln St. | $160+ | Presented by Koger Center for the Arts, proceeds will directly support the participating organizations + provide critical support for local artists.
• Speed and Beauty Concours d’Elegance | Sun., April 24 | 12-4 p.m. | Hunter-Gatherer Brewery/Taproom | $25
• Madison Cunningham | Sun., April 24 | 7-10 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $20+
• Columbia Kids Fashion Weekend | Sun., April 24 | 4-7 p.m. | 7201 Two Notch Rd. | $15+
• Columbia Fireflies vs. Down East Wood Ducks | Sun., April 24 | 5 p.m. | Segra Park | $10+
• Crafty Feast | Sun., April 24 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Lady St. + Lincoln St. | Free
• Britt + Gould at Savage Craft Ale Works | Sun., April 24 | 5-8 p.m. | 430 Center St. | Free

Monday, April 25

• BILMURI + OBLVYN | Mon., April 25 | 6 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $15

Tuesday, April 26

• SC Conservation Coalition Lobby Day + Oyster Roast 2022 | Tues., April 26 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | The State House | Free
• Brew School - Foundational Brewing Methods | Tues., April 26 | 2-3 p.m. | Loveland Coffee, 7475 Carlisle St. | $50 | Get experience with new coffee brewing methods led by Loveland’s manager + head barista.
• Local H | Tues., April 26 | 7-10 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $15+
• City of Columbia Career Fair | Tues., April 26 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center | Free
• Grace Cooking Class with Chef John Chiles | Tue., April 26 | 6-7:30 p.m. | 410 Harbison Blvd. | Donations accepted | The dish being taught will be shrimp and grits.

Wednesday, April 27

• Hospitality Day at the Statehouse | Wed., April 27 | 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | South Carolina Statehouse Grounds | Free | Registration is necessary for this legislative luncheon event.
• Gatecreeper, Narrow Head, 200 Stab Wounds + Fearing | Wed., April 27 | 6-11 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $20+
• Agave After Dark | Wed., April 27 | 7-10 p.m. | Smoked on Main | $75 | Each ticket comes with two drinks of your choice.

Thursday, April 28

• 36th Annual Golf Classic | Thurs., April 28 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fort Jackson Golf Club | TBD
• A Night to Celebrate Community - A fundraiser for SC’s children | Thu., Apr. 28 | 6-10 p.m. | The Hall at Senate’s End, 320 Senate St. | $100
• A Night to Celebrate Community | Mon., April 28 | 6-10 p.m. | The Hall at Senate’s End, Senate St. | $100
• Garden Asana | Thurs., April 28 | 8:15-9:15 a.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St. | $15 | This breath-centric + in-person class is offered to everyone who is interested.
• Gamecock Baseball vs. Alabama | Thurs., April 28 | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $12+

Friday, April 29

• Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden | Fri., April 29 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Riverbanks Zoo + Garden | $85
• Katera Live Band | Fri., April 29 | 5:30 p.m. | The Joint, 1710 Main St. | Free
• Gamecock Baseball vs. Alabama | Fri., April 29 | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $15+
• Midlands Clay Spring Sale | Fri., April 29-Sat., April 30 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton St. | Free
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid Drive-Thru Event | Fri., April 29 | 9:00 a.m.-1 p.m. | 316 South Beltline Blvd. | Free
• Space Rock 2022 Tour | Fri., April 29 | 8-11 p.m. | 1624 Main St. | $30

Saturday, April 30

• Wine Down with Beginnings Benefit + Silent Auction | Sat., April 30 | 6 a.m.-9 p.m. | 4135 Rockbridge Rd. | $50
• 4th Annual Taco & Tequila Crawl | Sat., April 30 | 12-5 p.m. | The Vista | $20+
• Steel Paws Kickoff Event | Sat., April 30 | 1-6 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing | $75+
• PlanNet Marketing Super Saturday | Sat., April 30 | 12-5 p.m. | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2100 Bush River Rd. | $15
• The Big Flea | Sat., April 30 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | 2930 River Dr. | Free | Check out vendors + yard sales around the Historic Earlewood Neighborhood (rain date on Sat., May 7th).
• Stomp Out Crime Community Outreach | Sat., April 30 | 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Charles W. Johnson Stadium, 2047 Two Notch Rd. | Free | An opportunity to learn about resources + programs in the community.
• Gamecock Baseball vs. Alabama | Sat., April 30 | 12 p.m. | Founders Park | $15+
• Stretch Arm Strong with Hopesfall, Advent, Rat Poison | Sat., April 30 | The Senate | $29.50 | Hometown hardcore heroes return to the stage with support from regional favorites.
• Basecamp & Bubbles - Mother’s Day Edition | Sat., April 30 | 10-11 a.m. | 2706 Devine St. | $5 | Participants will be entered into a Gift Basket Giveaway perfect for Mom.