Food

• Starts June 10 and ends August 12 (10 weeks)
• $300 total
• Includes a free Lowes Foods To Go subscription for one year

• Choose the first 5 weeks or the last 5 weeks of the summer.
• First Share: June 10-July 8
• Second Share: July 15-August 12
• $150 total

• South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball vs. UNC Charlotte 49ers | Tuesday, May 16 | 7 p.m. | Founders Park, 431 Williams St., Columbia | $12-$15 | Cheer on the Gamecocks in their midweek matchup.
• Origami Angel, Pinkshift, Sweet Pill | Tuesday, May 16 | 6-11 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St. West, Columbia | $20 | Origami Angel based out of Washington DC is a popular band in the emo punk community who has released several albums since 2019.

• Dick Goodwin Presents The Big Band Experience | Wednesday, May 17 | 7-9 p.m. | Chayz Lounge, 607 Meeting St., West Columbia | $25 | This 12-piece band, featuring a stellar brass section, will be performing some of your favorite popular music selections from a number of decades, and every piece is specially arranged for the ensemble and for vocalist Kristi Hood.

• Jazz on the River | Thursday, May 18, Thursday, May 25, Thursday, Jun. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Rd., West Columbia | Free | This event features talented local musicians coordinated by ColaJazz Foundation, as well as food truck offerings, and beer and wine for purchase.
• 52 Windows: An Evening of Art to Benefit Mirci | Thursday, May 18 | 6-9 p.m. | 701 Whaley St., Columbia | $175 per couple | Enjoy an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and bid on more than 115 original works of art from SC artists.

• DÅZR at Savage Craft Ale Works | Friday, May 19 | 7-10 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works, 430 Center St., West Columbia | Free | Sip on some beer as you listen to classic rock, brought to you by DÅZR.
• Kountry Wayne: Help Is On The Way Comedy Tour | Friday, May 19 | 8 p.m. | The Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St., Columbia | $25-$75.50 | The American comedian and social media personality is known for his humorous skits “blue collar” skits and stand-up comedy.

• Mystic Market | Saturday, May 20 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St., Columbia | Free | This mystical market event features herbalists, crystals, hand-made jewelry, tarot readings, human design, reiki mini sessions, art, and more.

• Break Point Cola, a new boutique tennis and racketball shop, is coming to Saluda Avenue in Five Points, taking over the former Purple Haze Smoke Shop location. The shop will specialize in selling apparel, shoes, and restringing rackets. According to owner Lisa Barrett, the store is expected to open in August. (Free Times)

• The rare Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies are currently in bloom and will continue through mid-June. Blooms can be found in only a few locations worldwide, including the Broad River. Lilyfest at Lansford Canal State Park will take place on Sunday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering an up-close look at the lilies.

• From Cucinella’s in West Columbia to Dano’s on Rosewood Drive, Free Times writers picked their favorite slices of ‘za around Cola. For even more options, check out our knead-to-know list.

• The Nickelodeon Theatre is hosting the Grateful Dead Meet-Up At The Movies on Thursday, June 22. The event will showcase the band’s Soldier Field concert from June 22, 1991, and will also feature local band Fetner & Company performing Grateful Dead covers starting at 6 p.m.

• The South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s (SCWF) yearly “Wild Summer Nights Online Auction” is set for July 13-15, with proceeds supporting conservation and educational initiatives. The digital auction offers an array of items, from exclusive vacations and outdoor adventures to wildlife art.

• Have a child that loves to swim and wants to join a competitive team? The YMCA of Columbia has a program that can help you test the waters. Learn about Summer Swim League.*

• Turn misplaced keys into a thing of the past with the Apple AirTag. The button-sized tracking device can give you step-by-step directions to your lost keys (or phone…or wallet…) and has a battery life of one year. Pro tip: Put one in your checked luggage and never worry about lost baggage again.*

• Doctors say it’s normal to feel some stress during pregnancy, but it’s important to develop healthy coping mechanisms. Dr. Claire Smith, a perinatal psychiatrist in the Women’s Reproductive Behavioral Health Clinic at MUSC Health, talks about managing stress during pregnancy in this ~4 minute listen.*

Preservation Leadership Co-Award Winner:

• Charles “Chuck” Lesser, a local advocate for archives, history, and historic preservation.
• Karen Quinn, an architect dedicated to transforming underused buildings into community landmarks.

Preservation, Rehabilitation or Restoration Award

• The W. B. Smith Whaley House, a revitalized iconic Queen Anne style residence.
• The Hair Building, a historic commercial building rehabilitated into an independent bookstore.
• The Klondike Building, a hallmark of modernist architecture returned to its original aesthetic.
• 1215 Shop Rd., a former textile factory turned into Hood Construction Company’s headquarters.
• 2901 Rosewood Dr., a former church converted into a mixed-use residential + commercial building.
• 3804 Palmetto Ave., a one-bedroom residence renovated and restored to its original charm.