US Cities

• The J. Paul Getty Museum
• Japanese American National Museum
• LA County Museum of Art

International Destinations

• The London Transport Museum
• The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
• The National Gallery

• The Legend of Georgia McBride | Tuesday, Nov. 14-Friday, Nov. 17 | 8 p.m. | Longstreet Theatre, 1300 Greene St., Columbia | $15-$22 | Tony-winning playwright Matthew Lopez’s Off-Broadway comedy is a glittering, music-filled story of identity and acceptance.

• Historic Columbia’s Holiday House Tours | Wednesday, Nov. 15-Saturday, Dec. 30 | Times vary | Hampton-Preston Mansion, 1615 Blanding St., Columbia | $15-$18 | Experience the holiday season with a guided holiday tour of the Robert Mills House and the Hampton-Preston Mansion.

• Design/Development Review Commission Meeting | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 4 p.m. | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main St., 3rd Floor, Columbia | Free | Visit the Design/Development Review Commission page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.
• Vista Lights | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 6-10 p.m. | The Vista, 1200 Lincoln St., Columbia | Free | Kick off the holiday season in the Vista with great food, live entertainment, Santa, and help light the tree at 7 p.m.
• Gamecocks Women’s Basketball vs. Clemson Tigers | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $25-$35 | The Gamecocks look to go 3-0 on the season against their in-state rivals.

• Food Truck Friday | Friday, Nov. 17 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | (REI Co-op parking lot at BullStreet, corner of Bull and Colonial), 2300 Bull St., Columbia | Price of purchase | This event is hosted by the City of Columbia to support Cola’s mobile eateries.

• Colite Technologies is set to revitalize the former Nuttall Tire site at the intersection of Millwood Avenue and Gervais Street. This sustainable energy business, a Colite International offshoot, plans to open its new headquarters next summer. (The State)

• Gamecock Football will take on the Clemson Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25 in the annual Palmetto Bowl. Under head coach Shane Beamer, the Gamecocks are 11-2 in night games.

• The Cotton Mill Exchange has reopened in the South Carolina State Museum’s main lobby. The newly renovated store offers unique SC-themed gifts, perfect for holiday shopping needs.

• Prisma Health Foundation is turning its swag on. This fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital offers live greenery swags delivered directly to your mailbox or home. The Boxes and Bowes initiative is for Richland and Lexington County residents who donate $100 or more. Supplies are limited.

• Country singer-songwriter, actor, and film director Dwight Yoakum returns to the Township Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 24. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

• Goodall Gallery at Columbia College opens its November exhibitions on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Featuring “Plate Spinner” by Professor Martin Lang and Neill Prewitt’s “Songwriting Lessons for the Performance Artist,” the show offers sculptural installations and video performances. Open weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Thursday, Dec. 14.

• Hosting family or friends for Thanksgiving? Pro tip: You’ll be doing plenty of cooking — let Lowes Foods help with some ready-to-go breakfasts and lunches. Looking at you, bagel tray.*

• Every year, Hawthorne Pharmacy locations proudly give back to those in need during flu season. During Flu Shots for a Cause, a portion of flu shot proceeds is given to Harvest Hope or other local food banks. Learn more + schedule a flu shot.*

• It’s here — Oprah’s Favorite Things list, just in time for the holidays. We’re seeing: luxury flaky sea salt, all-weather boots, fleece robes, and a baked brie board.*