• Artisphere presented by TD Bank | Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville, SC, Main St. from Wardlaw and Main to Broad and Main | Free | Artisphere is back during Mother’s Day Weekend in downtown Greenville, SC — enjoy a free, family-friendly celebration of the arts.
• The NoMa Flea | Friday, May 12-Friday, Dec. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St., Columbia | Free | The market features several anchor vendors and at least 10 rotating, pop-up vendors each week.
• Black Expo’s Taste of Black Columbia at the SC State Museum | Friday, May 12 | 7:30-11 p.m. | SC State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | $100 | Enjoy a diverse sampling of food and beverages by a variety of restaurants and vendors in the community.

• Irmo Library Donation Day | Saturday, May 13, Thursday, May 25 | Times vary | Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St Andrews Rd., Columbia | Free | Books may be dropped off curbside at the side entrance to the library, where Friends volunteers will assist in unloading.
• Colonial Forts Tour | Saturday, May 13, Saturday, Jun. 10 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Cayce Tennis Center, 1120 Fort Congaree Trail, Cayce | Free | Walk to the site of Fort Congaree and hear its intriguing stories as we delve into the struggles of the Deerskin Economy, then travel forward in time to Fort Congaree and Fort Granby and hear about their own legacies.
• Lexington Wine Walk | Saturday, May 13 | 6 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 West Main St., Lexington | $30+ | The event will feature unlimited wine tastings and food for purchase.
• Accessibility Morning | Saturday, May 13 | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | Free | This program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, and young adults who would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience and quieter setting at the museum.

• Art Blossoms Brunch | Sunday, May 14 | 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | $90-$110 | Have brunch on Boyd Plaza or in the CMA Reception Gallery, ft. botanically inspired wines, a Bloody Mary bar, and a decadent buffet from Honey River Catering.*
• Mother’s Day Comedy Brunch at Corley Mill House | Sunday, May 14 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Corley Mill House, 221 Corley Mill Rd., Lexington | $60 | Treat your mom to a unique brunch featuring delicious food and drinks, as well as comedy provided by some of the funniest moms in the southeast.
• Main Street Walking Tour | Sunday, May 14 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Tour begins at Boyd Plaza, 1515 Main St., Columbia | $5-$10 | Participants will learn about the architecture and history of buildings along the 1300-1700 blocks of Main Street.

• Wingard’s Market is celebrating Mother’s Day and the grand reopening of their Produce Market on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy specials, sales, and local goodies, along with free gift wrap for Mother’s Day presents. Explore the new Backyard Nature Center for bird oasis ideas and learn how ladybugs and bees can help.

• NoMa Warehouse is hosting a Mystic Market on Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Browse local vendors selling crystals, herbs, nature art, handmade jewelry, and more.

• We made a reel at the end of last week highlighting what life might look like if we lived inside a Wes Anderson film. Take a look.

Act like a local:

• Food: A Birmingham favorite since 1995, the tomato salad at Hot and Hot Fish Club is a can’t miss spring and summer dish. The appetizer arrives to great fanfare in early May and remains on the menu through September.
• Explore: Of course, no trip to Birmingham is complete without visiting Vulcan Park and Museum, home to the world’s largest cast iron statue.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: This downtown loft is located in the heart of Magic City. (~$114/night)
• Splurge hotel: Check into Mountain Brook’s Grand Bohemian Hotel for luxurious accommodations. (~$550/night)

• 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.*

• 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.

• Life hack: Order your paper towels online and avoid trekking home a giant pack from the store. This Bounty eight-pack is a best seller, or try the Amazon Basics twelve-pack.*