Travel and Outdoors

• Southern Roots - A BBQ Reunion | April 15 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest | $110-2,500 | Get a taste of the South with BBQ bites from 30+ pitmasters and chefs, and enjoy live music, libations + more while supporting a good cause.
• Mac Arnold Blues Festival | April 15 | 12-6 p.m. | City of Fountain Inn, 110 Depot St., Fountain Inn | Free | Listen to the sounds of legendary blues and R&B artist Mac Arnold at the 16th Annual Cornbread and Collard Greens Blues Festival.
• euphoria Spring Fest | April 20-23 | Times vary | Various venues around Greenville, Travelers Rest, and Easley | $45-525 | This upscale event celebrates Greenville’s robust culinary community with exclusive tastings, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, and multi-course dinners featuring celebrity chefs.
• Artisphere | May 12-14 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville | Free | Named the "#3 Best Art Show in the Country” by USA TODAY, this art show features 135 juried visual artists representing 17 different mediums (read: glass, jewelry, painting, ceramics, wood, furniture, and more).
• Gallabrae: Greenville’s Scottish Games | May 26-May 27 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville and Furman University | Parade: Free; Games: Free (Children 4 + under), $10 (Children 5-12), $20 (Adults) in advance or $25 at the gate | This is a BYOB event —as in, bring your own bagpipes — filled with Scottish festivities that combine spirited competition, Celtic jams, a parade, and more.
• BMW Charity Pro-Am | June 5-11 | Times vary | Thornblade Club and The Carolina Country Club | $20-175 | Amateurs, celebrities + professionals rotate between two courses on Thursday and Friday with the twelve lowest-scoring amateur teams and four lowest-scoring celebrity teams advancing to play Saturday’s final amateur round.*

• Columbia Impact Awards & Breakfast Briefing | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 7:30 a.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $15-$25 | The Columbia Impact Awards spotlight the dedication of outstanding organizations and individuals that make the Columbia region a vibrant place to visit, live, and do business.

• Ron Daise presents Gullah Geechee Heritage | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Harbison Theatre, 7300 College St., Irmo | $28 | Ron Daise, star of the Nick Jr. television show Gullah Gullah Island, presents “Gullah Geechee Heritage: An electrifying night of Gullah Geechee poetry, songs, and heritage”.
• Behind-the-Scenes Tour at 1216-1218 Taylor Street | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 5:30-7 p.m. | 1216 Taylor St., Columbia | $35 for members | Each tour lasts approximately 30 minutes, with complimentary food and beverages courtesy of Peak Drift Brewing Co and Good Life Cafe.

• Headshot Day at Irmo Chamber | Friday, Mar. 10 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, 1235 Columbia Ave., Irmo | $150 | At the end of your session, you will see your headshots instantly and select your favorite image to be retouched and delivered to you in high resolution.
• Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show | Friday, Mar. 10-Sunday, Mar. 12 | Times vary | SC State Fair Grounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | Free | Browse over 100 exhibitors, including a marketplace of vendors, a beer garden, live entertainment, educational seminars, and more.
• Annual Doko Ribfest | Friday, Mar. 10 | 6-10 p.m. | Doko Meadows Park, 171 Langford Rd., Blythewood | Free | Enjoy food trucks, specialty foods, sweets, and activities.
• Sarah Shook & The Disarmers + Sunny War | Friday, Mar. 10 | 7:30-11 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St, West Columbia | $15-$18 | North Carolina-based songwriter Sarah Shook mixes country and punk with a little twang in each tune.

• French Wine Tasting at Hampton Street Vineyard | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Hampton Street Vineyard, 1207 Hampton St., Columbia | $40 | Taste six French wines with advanced sommelier Jonathan Lopez in this immersive tasting that spans all the major regions of France.*

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• A multi-housing development and parking garage could be coming to the corner of Huger and Gervais streets in the former Kline Steel location. Richland County Council will vote to approve tax credits in exchange for the $90 million investment. A previous apartment proposal for the site did not come to fruition. 🏗 (The Post and Courier)

• After recently opening a location in Five Points, Cocobowlz is set to open a second Midlands location this spring in Irmo. The new spot will be in the shopping center near the Walmart at 1100 Dutch Fork Rd., serving açaí and other fun flavored bases. 🫐

• Yuuuuuu, Soulja Boy tell ‘em. Soulja Boy is coming to The Senate on Tuesday, May 16. Tickets go on sale to see the “Crank That” rapper on Friday at 11 a.m. 🎤

• After searching for a new home for over a decade, Chapin Theatre Company will open the doors of its new facility at 830 Columbia Ave. in Chapin on Thursday, March 16, with a production of Rob Urbinati’s “Death by Design.” Grab tickets to one of the 12 upcoming performances here. 🎭

• The South Carolina State Fair announced a 67 percent increase in awards for its annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship. The first increase in over a decade will now award students $10,000 over four years. The application deadline is March 15, and 50 students from across the state will be chosen. 🎓
• Get a taste of college life at the University of South Carolina. Academically talented students in grades 6-12 can jumpstart a future career, refine skills, or spark a new interest while meeting friends through the Carolina Master Scholars Summer Adventure Series. Learn more + register.*

• The South Carolina Secretary of Commerce is inviting the public to attend a meeting to answer questions about the new Scout Motors production facility on Monday, March 16 at 6 p.m. at Doko Manor. The meeting is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

• Whether running, walking, playing tennis, or going for a bike ride, wearing a good athletic shoe can make all the difference. But how do you know which shoe to buy? See these four tips for choosing an athletic shoe (according to an orthopedic surgeon). 👟*

• Did you know? Air conditioners, heat pumps, and hot water heaters that aren’t properly maintained have a shorter lifespan. The best way to avoid breakdowns and high repair costs is to have regular preventative maintenance on your HVAC system. Schedule spring maintenance.*