04.20.2023

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Weekend Forecast

🌦️ Expect highs around 55° + a rainy Saturday

Events

Friday, April 21

13th Annual Blythewood Doko Rodeo | Friday, Apr. 21-Saturday, Apr. 22 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Blythewood Rodeo Arena, 10433 Wilson Blvd., Blythewood | $12-$20 | See top-ranked professional cowboys and cowgirls compete in eight action events including bucking broncs, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and bull riding.
Sensory Night | Friday, Apr. 21 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St., Columbia | Free | Guests can look forward to lowered lighting and sounds, limited crowd size, programming from educators, and resources from partner organizations.
Columbia Fireflies vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers | Friday, Apr. 21 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $5-$7 | Cheer on the Fireflies at Segra Park in their weekend series.

Saturday, April 22

City of West Columbia’s 4th Annual Kinetic Derby Day | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | State and Meeting Streets, West Columbia | Free | This event spurs creative thinking, competition, and family fun as teams come together to build unusual vehicles and awe-inspiring art installations.*
Bark to the Park 2023 | Saturday, April 22 | Saluda Shoals Park, 6071 St. Andrews Rd. | $40 | Bark to the Park is Pawmetto Lifeline’s spring fundraiser to help homeless pets.
Columbia Green Presents the 30th Annual Festival of Gardens | Saturday, Apr. 22-Sunday, Apr. 23 | Times vary | Registration will be at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 2827 Wheat St., Columbia | $30-$50 | Enjoy spring at the 30th Annual Festival of Gardens featuring 13 gardens in the Shandon neighborhood.

Sunday, April 23

Singer-Songwriter Edwin McCain Presents Maddie Rean | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 2 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Join Edwin McCain for a meet and greet, and enjoy a concert with Maddie Rean.
Chaye Alexander presents Live on Boyd Plaza ft. Letron Brantley & Friends | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 4-6 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Free | Enjoy the spring weather and jazzy renditions of songs by Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, Etta James, Marvin Gaye, Louis Armstrong, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and more.
Drive-By Truckers with Lydia Loveless | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 7 p.m. | The Senate, 1022B Senate St., Columbia | $27.50 | The Southern rock act from Athens, GA returns to Columbia in support of their latest album.

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Editor’s Pick

Drink

Celebrate six years of Curiosity Coffee at the Raise the Roof event on Saturday and purchase the new coffee passport to help the local biz build a new awning. The party happens from 5-8 p.m. and features the Eau Claire Marching Band, DJ Liv, and food and drink specials.

Asked

Be the broker — the five-story, 91,000-sqft building located at 1801 Assembly St. and overlooks Finlay Park — is up for sale. Plans have been approved to convert the office building into new apartments or a hotel. Let us know what you would like to see there.

Festival

The South Carolina Cornbread Festival — dedicated to the love of cornbread — will take place on Sunday, April 30, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at 2847 N. Main St. Enjoy cornhole, a cornbread cook-off, the cornbread eating competition, and more. Tickets are $10.

Great Escapes

Our guide to Long Beach, California

Great Escapes: Our guide to Long Beach, California

Get the California experience, without the pesky crowds. | Photo by SATXtoday team

Not shore where to set sail on your next big summer vacay? Here are some reasons you should put Long Beach, CA on your radar — you can call it pier pressure.🌤️

Why go?

This beachfront retreat offers a wonderful change of pace from the hustle and bustle of its metro giant of a neighbor.
Explore: Get lost exploring Long Beach’s historic districts or get in touch with nature at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden.

Where to stay:

Vrbo: Casa de las Palmas that’s steps from the sand ($333/night)

More recommendations here

Bonus message from our partner: If you’re looking to book this trip, Going offers all the affordable flight hacks from your home airport. Sign up here.*

Shop

Number

33.7+ million. That’s how many bottles of Champagne the US consumed in 2022. Keep the bubbly flowing with our favorite vacuum insulated Champagne + wine chiller from S’well, plus the easiest Champagne stopper you’ll ever use.

Drink

Ditch the hangover without having to ditch your favorite cocktail with Ritual Zero Proof Spirits. The award-winning brand makes non-alcoholic rum, tequila, gin, and whiskey so you can enjoy the ritual of having a drink without feeling icky the following day. Psst — check out Ritual’s collection of cocktail recipes.

Travel

Itching to take a vacation? We’re always in support of time off + self care — so we’ve rounded up five drool-worthy vacation spots to help you plan. This romantic chateau in Nova Scotia is one of our favorites on the list. See the rest.

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