• Get to the Green | Choose your own adventure for Cola’s largest road race. Register now for either the 5K, 10K, or one-mile Family Fun Run.
• St. Pat’s Parade | Beginning at 10 a.m., enjoy the one-mile parade starting on Devine Street and ending on College Street.
• Pot O’Gold Playland | Open between 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and located at Andy’s Deli Parking Lot (2005 Greene St.), the Kids’ Zone will feature kid-friendly activities and rides.

Headlining bands

• Lawrence: eight-piece soul-pop band
• The War and Treaty: husband and wife duo that blends blues with country + rock
• Futurebirds: A GA-based band that fuses indie rock, country, and psych-rock
• Sister Hazel: American alternative rock band with four consecutive Billboard Top Country Albums
• Conner Smith: A country singer who released his debut album “Smokey Mountains” on Jan. 26.

What’s new

• Columbia’s Irish History | Wednesday, March 13 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St., Columbia | Free | Learn about the Irish history of Columbia.
• Alumni Insights with Lauren Truslow | Wednesday, March 13 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | The Graduate, 619 Pendleton St., Columbia | Free | Lauren Truslow, creator of The Plan, mother of three and owner of Barre 3, shares her formula for organizing your life through planning.

• Gamecock Softball vs. Boston University Terriers | Thursday, March 14 | 5 p.m. | Carolina Softball Stadium At Beckham Field, 1318 Heyward St., Columbia | $7 | Root for the Gamecocks as they take on the Boston University Terriers.
• Concert in the Gardens | Thursday, March 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Museum of the Reconstruction Era at the Woodrow Wilson Family Home, 1705 Hampton St., Columbia | $20 | Bring your own blanket or chairs, and pack a picnic if you’d like.

• 2024 Tail Waggin’ Ball | Friday, March 15 | 7-10 p.m. | Bloomsbury, 1707 Lyttleton St., Camden | $70-$150 | Get ready to dance the night away with your furry friends at the 2024 Tail Waggin’ Ball, where humans and dogs come together for a pawsome cause.

• Savage St. Paddy’s Bash | Saturday, March 16 | 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works, 430 Center St., West Columbia | Free | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish beer + live music performances by Charleston’s Irish favorites, The Bograts, and the Steel City Rovers at Savage Craft in West Columbia.
• Poets on Stage at Good Life Cafe | Saturday, March 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Good Life Cafe, 1216 Taylor St., Columbia | Free | Don’t miss unique performances, a little music, and an open mic night.
• Spring Artisan Market at Doko Meadows Park | Saturday, March 16 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Doko Meadows Park, 171 Langford Rd., Blythewood | Free | Spend time outside while browsing local vendors.
• Snow White by South Carolina Ballet | Saturday, March 16 | 3-5 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St, Columbia | $35-$60 | Columbia City Ballet, now South Carolina Ballet, is thrilled to invite audiences of all ages to witness the enchanting tale of Snow White come to life on the Koger Center’s stage.*

• Free Sundays | Sunday, March 17 | 1-4 p.m. | Mann-Simons Site, 1403 Richland St., 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.

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• The Woodley, a 102-unit apartment complex with retail space, has been proposed on North Main Street. It joins other housing projects along the corridor, including luxury apartments at the former Jim Moore Cadillac site. The Columbia Planning Commission will review the proposal. (The State)

• Japanese ‘flying car’ manufacturer SkyDrive, has begun producing the prototype of its “SKYDRIVE (SD-05)” aircraft in Japan. The collaboration with Suzuki Motor Corp. marks a milestone in urban air mobility. SkyDrive aims to revolutionize aerial mobility with safer, emission-free solutions. (SC Biz News)

• Did you know our mayor has a podcast? Listen to an episode of “Around Town with @ColaMayor” where Mayor Rickenmann sits down with Robert Hughes and delves into the Bull Street project’s impact on Columbia. They explore its revitalization efforts, including new restaurants, shops, homes, and more.

• The Taste of Lake Murray is returning to Columbia’s DoubleTree by Hilton on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. Indulge in a variety of dishes from renowned chefs, enjoy live music, and support the Annual Fourth of July Celebration on Lake Murray. Tickets are $125.

• The City of Cayce is unveiling a new bike rack on Friday, March 15 at Guignard Park (964 Axtell Dr.) Created by Lexington Two Innovation Center welding students, the rack features the outline of Cayce’s city limits as its base.

• Ever wanted to explore the rich narratives behind African American history? At the International African American Museum in downtown Charleston, you can deep dive into a wealth of experiences you won’t find in textbooks. March is Member Month, with 10% off memberships with code IAAM24. Learn more about membership.*

• Mark your calendars: Soiree on State hits Cayce’s State Street on Saturday, March 23, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy a fun-filled day with artists, bounce courses, face painting, food, and live music headlined by the band Cash Money Experience. Get details + see the full lineup.*

• Stilettos, platforms, flip flops — the shoes so many of us love to wear can cause problems with our feet, even if we don’t realize it. Here’s why.*

• South Carolina’s women’s basketball series with the LSU Tigers has taken on a new meaning. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the South Carolina Gamecocks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

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• North Mississippi Allstars
• American Aquarium
• The Record Company
• White Denim
• Grace Bowers