• The NoMa Flea | Friday, May 19 | 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.
• WWE Friday Night SmackDown | Friday, May 19 | 6:45 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $23-$113 | Get ready to witness some serious smackdown this Friday night in Colonial Life Arena.
• 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.

• Soda City Market | Saturday, May 20 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Main Street Columbia, 1300-1600 Main St., Columbia | Free | 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.
• Battle of Congaree Creek | Saturday, May 20 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | 12,000 Year History Park, 1120 Fort Congaree Trail, Cayce | Free | Join this free guided tour of the battlefield and visit the earthworks where you’ll learn about the strategies and tactics of both sides.
• 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.

• Bike Tour: Projects in Preservation and Urban Design | Sunday, May 21 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Downtown Columbia, 1501 Richland St., Columbia | Free with registration| The tour will include behind-the-scene tours of historic renovation projects.
• Free Sundays Presented by Still Hopes | Modjeska Monteith Simkins House | Sunday, May 21 | 1-4 p.m. | Columbia | Free | The third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for free.
• Columbia Conservatory of Dance Commencement Performance 2023 | Sunday, May 21 | 2 p.m. | Harbison Theatre, 7300 College St., Irmo | $10 | Student performances ages 3 1/2 to young adult in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, and Lyrical.

• Join Nashville-based songwriters Lewis Brice, Drew Dixon, and John Wesley Satterfield at The FARM in Lexington on June 15, 6-9 p.m., for an exclusive night of music and storytelling. The singer/songwriters with SC roots will share insights into their writing process, tour anecdotes, and perform live. Tickets include dinner and the show.

• Summer is almost here and we’ve rounded up six concerts around the Midlands to put on your radar. Check out the list that includes a variety of sounds from modern country to gospel and soul.

• It’s National Bike Month; a time to celebrate cyclist communities from coast to coast. Check out this guide to cycling in the Soda City and become involved in a cycling group in town.

Why go?

• Explore the dramatic Big Sur coastline by car or on foot, spotting otters, seals, and pelicans along the way. Plus, visit the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium and stroll down the historic Cannery Row.

Act like a local

• Enjoy fresh seafood and Italian cuisine at Paluca Trattoria. The popular restaurant at Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf was featured in the award-winning HBO series “Big Little Lies.”

Where to stay

• Oceanfront condo with breathtaking views (~$341/night)*

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• Quick, who’s the next person you’ll buy a gift for? We’ve got 25 gift ideas that will spark joy + are perfect for every budget. One of our favorites? A heated back and neck massager to relieve pressure and tension.

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