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🌦️ Expect highs around 55° + a rainy Saturday
 
Events
Friday, May 5
  • Architectural Scavenger Hunt | Friday, May 5-Wednesday, May 31 | 9 a.m. | City of Columbia, Columbia | Free | Join the fun with this month-long, citywide, architectural scavenger hunt. Find and scan QR codes on buildings in and around Columbia’s historic districts to learn history and register for a chance to win a prize.
  • 5th Annual Art on State | Friday, May 5 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | 100-200 Blocks of State Street, 100-200 State St., West Columbia | Free | Sip, shop + stroll under cafĂ© lights, surrounded by art, listening to your favorite tunes.
  • The 3rd Annual Eastover Jam Fest 2023 | Friday, May 5 | 6-10 p.m. |1031 Main St., Eastover | $25 | Spend the evening enjoying the sounds of southern soul and a touch of hip-hop at our 3rd Annual BBQ Jam Fest.
Saturday, May 6
  • Soda City Market | Saturday, May 6-Saturday, June 10 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Main Street Columbia, 1300-1600 Main St., Columbia | Find everything you need to nourish your brain, body, and belly—helping establish our city as the real southern hotspot for locals and visitors alike.
  • Rosewood Crawfish Festival | Saturday, May 6 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | SC State Fair Grounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | $10-$15 | Enjoy live music, family fun, Rosewood artisans, and 10,000 pounds of fresh Louisiana crawfish at this annual festival.
  • Makers’ Mall | Saturday, May 6 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St., Columbia | Free | On the first Saturday and Sunday of each month the Friday night NoMa Flea will turn into the weekend Makers’ Mall so you can still shop all the vendors, makers, creators, curators, and more during its regular weekend shopping hours.
  • Rhythm on the River at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheatre | Saturday, May 6 | 6-9 p.m. | West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Rd., West Columbia | Free | Enjoy a scenic view of downtown Cola while you lounge back and listen to live music by the river from Civil Remedy.
Sunday, May 7
  • Art in the Garden | Sunday, May 7 | 2-6 p.m. | Wales Garden, 1819 Seneca Ave., Columbia | Free | Enjoy a lovely stroll down tree-lined streets, four fabulous gardens, and the artwork of 14 local artists.
  • Columbia Fireflies vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans | Sunday, May 7 | 5:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $5-$7 | Special Olympics Night presented by TD Bank and it’s Sunday Funday (pre-game autographs + post-game kids run the bases).
  • Lexington County Museum Spring Open House | Sunday, May 7 | 2-5 p.m. | Lexington county museum, 231 Fox St., Lexington | Free | The public is invited to tour the John Fox House, the 1771 Laurence Corley Log House, the ca. 1815 Oak Grove Schoolhouse, and the other historic structures on the grounds of the museum.
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Eat
  • The Big Nosh is coming back on Sunday, May 7 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and will be held at the Tree of Life synagogue. The Jewish Food Festival features favorite noshes such as pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, brisket plates, home-baked treats, and chicken soup with matzah balls.
Shop
  • The Spring Valley subdivision is holding its annual yard sale on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. A QR code will be available to scan at the entrance to the community with a Google Map of all addresses participating.
Theater
  • Columbia director Larry Hembree’s production of Godspell runs from Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7, and the following weekend at the The Arts Center of Kershaw County. The show features an eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, along with a live band. Secure your seat.
 
Great Escapes

Our Guide to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Great Escapes: Our Guide to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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This charming beach town is the perfect summer getaway. | Photo by @through.elanas.lens
Wrightsville Beach is a vibrant town on the coast of North Carolina filled with colorful shops, towering live oak trees, and friendly people.

In the summertime, this two-stoplight town bustles with locals and visitors alike on their way to walk The Loop, grab a beer at the beach bars, or catch a wave.
  • Why go? WB is a small community with a lot of character. It’s a great spot for riding bikes through the neighborhood, beachcombing for seaglass and shark teeth, and taking a boat ride on the Intracoastal.
  • Act like a local: Your trip is not complete without Trolly Stop. Grab a Carolina dog with lemonade for lunch. Make dinner reservations at Seabird in Wilmington and order the smoked yellowfish tuna + tomatoes.
  • Vrbo: Soundfront condo, this top-floor condo features waterfront views and a boat slip perfect for a quiet coastal getaway (~$424/night)
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Holiday
  • How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.
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.
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