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• Pass the Aux with WUSC | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 6-8 p.m. | femme x Columbia, 1501 Richland St., Columbia | Free | Pass the Aux! is a monthly listening series curated by SceneSC and Cola Love to support our local music and arts community.
• The Guignard Brickworks Dinner & Fundraiser | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Granby Crossing, 100 Granby Crossing, Cayce | $100+ | A farm-to-table signature event that benefits the Cayce Beautification Foundation and celebrates our city and community.
• USC Fall Literary Festival: Drew Lanham | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. | USC Hollings Library, 1322 Greene St., Columbia | Free | Registration is required for this event to this MacArthur Fellows Program poet, author, and wildlife biologist.

• Main Street Haunted Hop | Thursday, Oct. 26-Sunday, Oct. 29 | Times vary | Main Street, Columbia | Free | Put on your most creative costume and get ready to hop from bar to bar, indulging in delicious drinks and treats along the way.
• Drag Bingo at the CMA | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 7-9 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | $35-$168 | Get ready to strike a pose at the return of Drag Bingo, hosted by drag queen extraordinaire Patti O’Furniture, featured on HBO’s “We’re Here.”

• Alice in Wonderland | Friday, Oct. 27 | 5-9 p.m. | Smoked, 1643 Main St., Columbia | $50-$150 | During this in-person event, you’ll experience a magical atmosphere filled with fantastical decorations and live performances.
• Dracula: Ballet with a Bite | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Koger Center For The Arts, 1051 Greene St., Columbia | $35-$60 | South Carolina Ballet (formerly known as Columbia City Ballet) presents this electric and sensual ballet Halloween weekend, which promises to thrill and captivate its audience.

• Halloween Hoopla | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | EdVenture, 211 Gervais St., Columbia | $13 | This event is free with general admission and features fun-filled activities and Halloween-themed programs — plus, trick-or-treating through Eddie’s Village.

• Former Gamecock pitcher Jordan Montgomery is headed to the World Series with the Texas Rangers. The Rangers secured a World Series spot with an 11-4 victory over the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series. He’s the first Gamecock player in the World Series since 2018. Game 1 of the World Series is set for Friday, Oct. 27 in Texas. (Gamecocks Online)

• Earlier this month, Riverbanks Zoo, SCDNR, and SCUTE volunteers released Destiny — a green sea turtle hatchling that arrived at the zoo two years ago. On Oct. 10, a new green sea turtle hatchling (still unnamed) arrived at Riverbanks. After a few months of growth behind the scenes, the turtle will join a public habitat in early 2024.

• The Columbia Fireflies unveiled its Holiday Lights promotional schedule, running from Thursday, Nov. 16 to Sunday, Dec. 31. Fans can enjoy returning theme nights like Thirsty Thursday, Winter Wag-Along Wednesdays, and more. Plus, Santa will be available for pictures, and a Christmas Tree Farm will be set up for purchases.

• The Columbia Parks and Recreation Foundation’s annual Legacy Ceremony will honor A’ja Wilson, a former Gamecock, Olympic Gold Medalist, and WNBA superstar. The fundraiser will take place on Monday, Nov. 13, at the USC Alumni Center. Participation supports the preservation + enhancement of city parks and recreation programs.

• USC’s Arnold School of Public Health, in collaboration with SNAC + SNAP-Ed programs, launched the 5210 SC statewide campaign promoting children’s health. The campaign encourages kids to eat five fruits and vegetables, limit screen time to two hours, engage in at least one hour of physical activity, and avoid sugary drinks daily to promote sustainable lifestyle changes.

• SC Nexus received federal designation as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub) by the U.S. Department of Commerce and is one of 31 Tech Hubs selected from nearly 400 applicants. It focuses on advanced energy, job creation, infrastructure improvement, and boosting SC’s electric-power technology role.

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