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• Volunteer Week 2024 United Way of the Midlands | Monday, April 22-Saturday, April 27 | Times vary | Columbia and Surrounding Areas | Free | Live United t-shirts will be provided for every volunteer.

• Broadway in Columbia • Mean Girls | Tuesday, April 23-Thursday, April 25 | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St., Columbia | $22-$75 | Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from book writer Tina Fey.
• Smoked Oyster Series | Tuesday, April 23-Tuesday, May 21 | 6:30-8 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.

• Nom Nom Namaste — a Celebration of Health and Wellness | Wednesday, April 24-Wednesday, May 29 | 12:30 p.m. | Good Life Cafe, 1216 Taylor St., Columbia | $10 | Guests will receive a complimentary small smoothie and a healthy bite to enjoy.

• Irmo Library Book Sale | Thursday, April 25-Saturday, April 27 | Times vary | Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia | Free | Most books are priced from 50 cents to $2, and you can save even more by purchasing a bag to fill at a fixed price.
• Germany and Austria Wine Tasting | Thursday, April 25 | 3 p.m. | Hampton Street Vineyard, 1207 Hampton St., Columbia | $33 | Try red and white wines from Germany and Austria.

• The Night Shift at ReFind | Friday, April 26 | 6-9 p.m. | ReFind, 718 S. Edisto Ave., Columbia | Free | A monthly night market hosted at the new Re•Find location in the Rosewood neighborhood, featuring local goods, antiques, food, music, and more.
• Gamecock Baseball vs. Kentucky Wildcats | Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | Founders Park, 431 Williams St., Columbia | $15-$20 | Root root root for the home team as the Gamecocks take on the Wildcats.

• Festival of Gardens | Saturday, April 27-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | Woodland Park, 6500 Olde Knight Pkwy., Columbia | $30-$40 | This garden event features 8-10 private gardens in the Hampton Ridge neighborhood.

• Friday, April 26 | The first 1,000 fans will snag the first-ever Carolina Grits giveaway, complete with a bobble spoon.
• Saturday, April 27 | Catch a post-game fireworks show presented by Adluh Flour.

• Gills Creek Memorial Park is open. Forest Acres unveiled the new $3 million park after the area was rehabilitated + upgraded after the 2015 flood. The park features stages and a splash pad, and hours are from sunrise to sunset. Read more about the new developments. (WLTX)

• Throwback Outpost, a vintage boutique in Forest Acres, will close at the end of May. It announced the closure on Instagram, but A Peddler’s Emporium, the store’s women’s clothing arm, will continue through market appearances. (The Post and Courier)

• Have you seen this? A’ja Wilson — Gamecock women’s basketball legend — made the TIME100 list of Most Influential People. Celebrate with her and the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday, May 11 for their preseason game against the Puerto Rico national team, happening at Colonial Life Arena.

• The Rosewood Crawfish Festival will return on Saturday, May 4 at the SC State Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Expect 10,000 pounds of Louisiana crawfish, Cajun cuisine, and diverse food vendors. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and Artist Village, featuring local artists. (Cola Daily)

• Celebrate National Park Week, taking place from Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 28. Join the Congaree National Park and discover its outdoor activities + conservation efforts. Pro tip: check the current conditions before going.

• How does LaNorris Sellers handle being ‘The Guy’ in the Spring Game? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the South Carolina Gamecocks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.