Friday, April 14

• 11 a.m.: Beach Volleyball vs. FGCU
• 5:30 p.m.: Beach Volleyball vs. Coastal Carolina
• 6 p.m.: Softball vs. Texas A&M, game one

Saturday, April 15

• 9 a.m.: Cocky Trot 5K and Fun Run — Jog around Gamecock Park through the indoor + outdoor training facilities before finishing at the 50-yard line inside Williams-Brice Stadium.
• 1 p.m.: Beach volleyball vs. Jacksonville
• 2 p.m.: Softball vs. Texas A&M, game two
• 3 p.m.: Gamecock Park and Gamecock Village open — fans can enjoy live music, food trucks, tailgating, inflatables, and more. Bonus: Patrick Davis & His Midnight Choir is headlining a free concert in Gamecock Village.

• 5 p.m.: Beach Volleyball vs. College of Charleston
• 7 p.m.: The Garnet and Black Spring Football Game — Gamecocks will gather under a Carolina sky at 7 p.m. Fans will get a sneak peek of the upcoming season for free. Don’t forget to stay for the fireworks show happening after the game.

Sunday, April 16

• 1 p.m.: Softball vs. Texas A&M, game three + Men’s Tennis vs. Florida

• Outreach Event for Finlay Revitalization Project | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 6-7 p.m. | Earlewood Community Center, 1111 Recreation Dr., Columbia | Free | The Office of Business Opportunities hosts an event focusing on the future of Finlay Park and its upcoming renovation.
• USC Graduate String Quartet Concert | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 6-7 p.m. | Darla Moore School of Business Johnson Performance Hall Room 101, 1014 Greene St., Columbia | Free | Join the Graduate String Quartet in the Johnson Performance Hall to see them perform.

• Midlands Plant and Flower Sale | Thursday, April 13-Sunday, April 16 | Times vary | SC State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia | Price of purchase | Shop spring plants and flowers, gardening equipment, decor, and seasonal produce.
• Lexington Live Concert Series featuring Hijacked at the Icehouse Amphitheatre | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 6:30 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 West Main St., Lexington | Free | Go see this high-energy 80s cover band that strives to recreate your favorite music from that time as accurately as the original.

• Artista Vista | Friday, Apr. 14-Sunday, Apr. 16 | Times vary | The Historic Vista District, 1200 Lincoln St., Columbia | Free | Don’t miss this weekend-long celebration of arts and culture in the heart of South Carolina’s capital city.
• Annie | Friday, Apr. 14-Saturday, Apr. 15 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St., Columbia | $55 | Make sure to wear your smile so you’re fully dressed to go see Annie at the Koger Center for the Arts.

• Sparkling Wine Tasting | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 3-4 p.m. | Hampton Street Vineyard, 1207 Hampton St., Columbia | $40 | Taste six sparkling wines and learn about what makes each unique.

• Haven + CO. Hair Salon hosted a grand opening and a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week. The new salon is located at 1801 Gervais St. Suite B, next to If It’s Paper. Book your first appointment.

• Azalea Coffee Bar will be celebrating its two-year anniversary on April 23. From 10 a.m.-1 p.m., it will be serving up a lavender vanilla cold brew with a custom Azalea cookie from Selena Dennis. Some of the proceeds of the drink will be donated to WREN and Ija Monet will be doing a live mural painting.

• The annual Artista Vista will take place on April 14-16. Join in on the weekend-long celebration of the arts and culture of Cola with community-driven events like nighttime gallery crawls, art demonstrations, live music, and more. Don’t miss the Live On Lincoln event as the Artista Vista’s grand finale dinner and show.
• A few murals are popping up around town. In addition to Ija Charles’ mural coming to Azalea Coffee Bar, a Nashville-based muralist is designing his largest mural yet on the 4West apartments in West Columbia. There’s also a mural being painted on the side of A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen to highlight its future outdoor patio. (Columbia Business Report)

• Steel Hands Brewing will announce its 2023 Nashville Nights artist lineup tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. The Cayce brewery invites locals to enjoy a free Friday night concert series featuring touring artists. This year’s series kicks off on June 2 at 6 p.m. + will recur every Friday through August 11.

• In the latest episode of Around Town with @Colamayor, Mayor Rickenmann sits down with Dr. Jennifer Bishop and Dr. Aaron R. E. Bishop — two local leaders who talk about the challenges and opportunities for Columbia’s future pertaining to education + economic development. Listen to the episode here.

• A kidney transplant can be a life-extending procedure for someone facing kidney failure. If you’ve ever wondered what becoming a living donor looks like, check out this FAQ for kidney transplant living donors by Prisma Health nephrologist Keith Superdock, MD.*

• Calling your sweet tooth. A jar of Lowes Foods’ Brown Bag Creamy Caramel sauce can go a long way. Think: as a dip for apple slices, a topping for ice cream, or drizzled over your favorite desserts.*

• Planning a spring or summer getaway? Enter: Greenville, an affordable and fun destination. From self-guided tours to museums, check out 18 Free Things To Do In Greenville.*

• We’re firm believers in spoiling the ones we love — especially our pets. That’s why we’re adding these two things to our shopping carts: this customizable velvet collar and this durable bed that features a removable slipcover. Don’t forget the treats. We love these soft chews for doggos and these freeze dried snacks for cats.

• Welcome home to historic charm and modern living. Enter: The Homes at McCants, a $2 million historical renovation of an old elementary school into townhomes. Only six homes are still for sale.*