• For the Girls Columbia Galentine’s | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 6-10 p.m. | Robinson Room, 1614a Main St., Columbia | $65 | Head over to the Robinson Room, where you’ll be greeted along the red carpet and handed long-stem roses as your drink tokens for the night.
• Smoked Oyster Series | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Smoked, 1643 Main St., Columbia | $60 | Learn to appreciate oysters like a fine wine by discovering the nuance of flavor by the climate of origin, taste, texture, and salinity.

• Valentine’s Day Dinner | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Columbia | $65 | Hampton Street Vineyard is presenting an exclusive Valentine’s Day three-course dinner experience priced at $65.
• Amore Under the Stars | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 6-10 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | $80 | This unique Valentine’s Day experience features champagne, stargazing, an exclusive laser show, and more.*

• Step Afrika! | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 8 p.m. | Newberry Opera House Performing Arts Center, 1201 McKibben St, Newberry | $10-$25 | Experience the vibrant rhythm of “Step Afrika!,” a fresh fusion of traditional stepping + African dance — and be captivated by storytelling and humor in a heart-pounding experience.
• Uncle Festers | Colatown Ladies (Singer-Songwriters) | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 8-10 p.m. | Uncle Fester’s Sports Bar, 522 Devine St., Columbia | $10 | This event features local songwriters Heather Rodgers, Ali Enlow, Hope Overlook, and Kat Gandy.

• Gamecocks Baseball vs. Miami University of Ohio Redhawks Baseball | Friday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 18 | Times vary | Founders Park, 431 Williams St., Columbia | $12-$15 | Baseball season is officially here, Gamecocks.
• Akropolis Reed Quintet at Newberry Opera House | Friday, Feb. 16 | 8 p.m. | Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry | $35 | This unique and talented woodwind ensemble is known for its captivating and innovative performances, with a repertoire ranging from classical to contemporary.

• Valentines: Wicks & Bubbly - Custom Candle Making Workshop | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 7-8:30 p.m. | AR Workshop, 4711 Forest Dr., STE#14, Columbia | $44.52 | Create your custom candle while vibing to your favorite tunes and sipping on complimentary wine.

• American fan favorites Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys
• 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens
• World No. 9 Maria Sakkari

• Stop by Rally and Refresh, a new dining destination, to grab a Paddle Paloma, select a pickle-themed snack, and sit back + savor the experience.
• Sip the official event cocktail, The First Serve (butterfly pea flower-infused Lowcountry lemonade, Grey Goose Vodka, club soda, and a lemon wheel garnish), served in the commemorative 2024 tournament cup.
• Enjoy live music all week from local acts.
• Listen to tennis talks with legends of the game.
• Bring the kiddos to the Kid’s Zone for some fun.
• And more

• The No. 1 Gamecocks women’s basketball team defeated No. 11 UConn 83-65, extending their home win streak to 54 games. Up next in Columbia, ESPN’s College GameDay comes to town for their matchup against Georgia on Sunday. (Gamecocks Online)

• The Gamecocks men’s basketball team climbed to No. 11 in the AP and Coaches Polls, their highest ranking since 1997-98 heading into their game at No. 13 Auburn. Freshman and Cola native, Collin Murray-Boyles, was named SEC Freshman of the Week after a career game against Vanderbilt. (AP News)

• Drew and Tori Mobley are opening Tremble, a new Pilates studio, in the Rosewood neighborhood. It will be located in the former space of Studio Fire, which moved across the street. (The Post and Courier)

• FoodShare SC will unveil its new Teaching Kitchen on Thursday, Feb. 15, aiming to educate future physicians and the community on Culinary Medicine. Located at 201 Columbia Mall Blvd., Ste. 109, the initiative helps offer access to nutritious foods and cooking skills, especially for those with chronic diseases.

• Grammy-winning bassist Edgar Meyer and violinist son George Meyer will perform at USC on Friday, Feb. 16, and Saturday, Feb. 17, featuring a mix of original compositions and traditional tunes. The event includes a performance and Q+A.

• The fourth annual Live on Lincoln, part of Artista Vista weekend, returns Sunday, April 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 16, for the dinner and live music event.

• Looking for fun local “active”-ities? Here are three ways to stay active + move mindfully in 2024 — and the best local places to have fun while doing it. And ICYMI, this was part of our monthly COLA Wellness newsletter. See the latest edition.*

• Experience magic at Newberry Opera House. iLuminate will light up the stage on Wednesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. with a fusion of technology and dance. Snag tickets to witness this electrifying performance, supported by SC Discover, where artistry meets innovation.*

• A reminder that tomorrow, February 14, is Valentine’s Day. Sending flowers? Shop bouquets at Fern Flower Studio, Something Special Florist, Blossom Shop, or get one of 1-800-Flowers’ Valentine’s Day bouquets delivered to that special someone.*

8 local TRACK Trail adventures

• Sesquicentennial State Park, 9564 Two Notch Rd., Columbia
• Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd., Hopkins
• Peak to Prosperity - Palmetto Trail, State Rd. S-20-35, Little Mountain
• Winnsboro Walk, 141 S Congress St., Winnsboro
• Wateree River Veterans Park, 550 Highway 1 South, Lugoff
• Hidden Lake at Newberry Recreation Complex, 1786 Glenn St. Ext., Newberry
• Lynch’s Woods Park, Wilson Rd.+ Walter Cousins Rd., Newberry
• Sylvan Farm Trail, 143 Sylvan Farm Rd., Saluda