• She Did Day | Friday, Aug. 25 | 10-11 a.m. | Intersection of Gervais and Main Streets, Columbia | Free | From Celia Dial Saxon to Ethel Martin Bolden, women educators have been advocates for teaching full and fact-based histories in the classroom.
• Paddle and Pint - Paddle and Craft Beer Tasting | Fri., Aug. 25 | 6-8 p.m. Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia | $47 | Paddle the Lower Saluda River followed by a craft beer tasting where you will sample eight different craft beers.
• Red Carpet Movie Premiere of “Reunion” | Fri., Aug. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8, 201 Columbia Mall Blvd. #Ste 211, Columbia | $25-$35 | Join and celebrate with Emmy Award Winner, Gregory Alan Williams, at the first-ever theater release.
• The NoMa Flea | Friday, Aug. 4-Friday, Dec. 15 | Times vary | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St., Columbia | Free | The market features several anchor vendors and at least 10 rotating, pop-up vendors each week.

• Main Street Latin Festival | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Main Street Latin Festival, 1300 & 1400 blocks on Main St., Columbia | Free | This fest showcases the culture and vitality of Columbia’s Latin community through food, art, dance, and music in a fun, family-oriented environment.
• SolFest RollFest 2023 | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 4-9 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St., Columbia | $20 | Musical acts are Homemade Haircuts, Danielle Howle, and Monti Rabbit.
• Best of Columbia 2023: Popstars, Rockstars & Icons | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 7-11 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | $65 | Prepare to sing and groove your way through the decades of music at Popstars, Rockstars and Icons — this year’s Best of Columbia party.
• Fangirl Fantasy: Harry Styles vs One Direction | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 9 p.m. | The Senate, 1022B Senate St., Columbia | $18 | Show your pride as Harry Styles and One Direction tunes go head-to-head.

• The Big Apple to the Dirty South | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 5-8 p.m. | Regal Lounge, 1217 Bull St., Columbia | $50 | This night of laughs features Marcie Novella and five other comedians.
• Repticon Columbia Reptiles and Exotic Animals Show | Sun., Aug. 27 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Rd., Columbia | $6-$15 | Repticon Columbia is an event filled with a mixture of vendors, breeders, and educators.
• Country at Koger | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 5:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St., Columbia | Free | The featured artists include Jordana Bryant, Vincent Mason, and Will Cullen.

• Cola’s temp is set to hit triple digits this weekend. Next week, you may feel a bit of fall in the air. Temperatures are expected to cool into the 80s.

• Kao Thai will host an official ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for its new Main Street location on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy complimentary bites, sangria, happy hour specials, live music from Chris Reed, and live painting from United in Paint.

• First Thursday on Main is inviting visual, musical, and performing artists to apply for spots at the Arcade Mall or partner with local businesses for the 6-9 p.m. event. Limited spaces available.

Why go?

• Pawleys Island is 40 minutes south of Myrtle Beach and 1.5 hours north of Charleston, just a day trip from your beach vacation to the bustling Broadway at the Beach or shopping on King Street.

Act like a local:

• Experience: From seafood spots to live music and beachy cocktails (Don’t Miss: The Mullet Hut’s Rum-a-rita), plan to spend an afternoon or evening exploring the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk. Pro Tip: Visit during Taste of the Marshwalk (winter 2024) for small plates and a Bloody Mary competition.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: Pawleys Island House — This pet-friendly property boasts a rooftop deck and is steps away from the beach and the creek. ($234/night)

• Pro tip: Use a propane-powered fire pit for an easy, smokeless burn. This Amazon Basics gas fire pit makes a great home patio addition or camping buddy.

• It’s Going’s biggest sale of the year. Buy an Elite membership and finally get notified when first + business class flights are 40-90% off. The sale ends Thursday, Aug. 31.

• The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.