Outdoor oases

• ~$250 a night
• 1 BD | 1 BA
• Fireplace, hot tub, outdoor shower

• ~$200 a night
• 1 BD | 1 BA
• Two-car garage, rain shower head, linens, and towels provided

Eye-catching interior

• ~$205 a night
• 4 BD | 2.5 BA
• Rain shower and whirlpool tub, outdoor patio, front porch

• ~$123 a night
• 2 BD | 1 BA
• Washer and dryer, linens provided, dishes, and utensils

Southern style

• ~$125 a night
• 2 BD | 2 BA
• Linens provided, washer and dryer, parking

• ~$122 a night
• 2 BD | 1 BA
• Washer and dryer plus laundry essentials, memory foam bed, fenced-in yard

• Flavors in Bloom | Tuesday, Mar. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Boku Kitchen + Saloon, 916 Gervais St., Columbia | $90 | Boku and Ratio present Flavors in Bloom, a sake-pairing dinner featuring Ratio Chef and Owner Javier Uriarte in collaboration with Boku’s culinary team.
• Oyster Series | Tuesday, Mar. 28 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Smoked, 1643 Main St., Columbia | $60 | Learn to appreciate oysters like a fine wine and discover the nuance of flavor by the climate of origin, taste, texture, and salinity.

• The Thing, Homemade Haircuts | Wednesday, Mar. 29 | 7 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia | $12-$15 | Indie rock band Homemade Haircuts return to Columbia in support of their latest album.
• Comedy + Beer at Old Mill Brewpub | Wednesday, Mar. 29 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Old Mill Brewpub, 711 E. Main St., Ste. A3, Lexington | $15 | Hosted by Topher Riddle, with performances by Allie Johns, Royce Collins, Pate Gardner, and Phil Carter. This show for ages 18+
  

• Annual Tartan Day South Celebration | Thursday, Mar. 30 | The British Bulldog Pub, 1220 Bower Pkwy. | Free opening party | Tartan Day South honors the Celtic culture and heritage in South Carolina’s Midlands region.
• Screaming Females, Generacion Suicida, Evening Standards | Thursday, Mar. 30 | 7:30-11 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St. West, Columbia | $18-$22 | New Jersey band Screaming Females is on a world tour and stopping by Cola on their second date.

• Team DeVita Oyster Roast for LLS | Friday, Mar. 31 | 6-10 p.m. | Saluda River Club Chickawa Outdoor Center, 629 Chickawa Dr, Lexington | $125 | All ticket sales will go directly to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the event will feature oysters, craft beer, music, and more.

• The Carolina Cup | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Carolina Cup & National Steeplechase Museum at Springdale Race Course, 200 Knights Hill Rd, Camden | $50 | Saddle up for a SC tradition, the 88th running of Camden’s nationally renowned steeplechase race.*

• 72º | Mostly cloudy | 7% chance of rain

• The Gamecock’s women’s basketball team defeated Maryland 86-75 last night in Greenville to advance to the Final Four in Dallas, TX. Next up, USC will face Iowa on Friday.

• No. 9. That’s where the Gamecock baseball team is ranked in the latest D1Baseball Top 25 poll after sweeping Missouri at home last weekend. It’s the first time the team’s been ranked in the top 10 since March 2017.

• The Dining on the Dam event from the Lexington Chamber will return on Sunday, April 2. The annual sunset dinner at Lake Murray offers scenic views of the “Jewel of South Carolina.” Tickets include a catered meal, an open bar, and live music. Lucky you, there are still a few tickets available.

• The University of South Carolina College of Nursing and the South Carolina Care Inclusion Collaborative launched Baby Coach last week. The program offers new parents resources and assistance when bringing their child home from the neonatal intensive care unit or special care nursery. Subscribe to its newsletter for resources + tips.

• Buon appetito! Bar Gran Sasso in Five Points hosts a night of Sicilian food and wine on Thursday, March 30. The five-course tasting menu features a selection of five natural wines from COS paired with Sicilian-inspired dishes. Reserve your seat here.
• This delicious Southern staple can help prevent cancer, improve eye health, support heart function, and more. Can you guess what it is? Find the answer (plus a tasty dinner recipe) this way. *

• Experience Columbia SC launched a new Visit the SEC mobile passport experience in collaboration with Cities of the SEC. The passport is a free program for visitors and locals to learn about local businesses and attractions and earn points redeemable for prizes.

• Spring is finally here — and with winter in our rearview, we’re ready to feel the sun on our faces and breathe in some fresh air. From Congaree National Park to Lake Murray, here are some of our favorite spots to get outdoors and get relaxed.*

• Experts at The Ascent have sorted through hundreds of credit cards so far this year. And their top five bonus cards are (cue drumroll)... these five. *

• The spring season is the perfect time to treat yourself. We’re eyeing this six-piece bonbon gift box by Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates. What’s even sweeter? These chocolates are made fresh without preservatives.

• Trying to talk someone into an April vacation? Just show them these hotel deals on Expedia. We love: The Islander Resort that’s on a private beach in the Florida Keys.