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• La Estrella, 1921 Airport Blvd., Cayce
• Riveras Supermercado, 1618 Airport Blvd., West Columbia
• El Mariachi Supermercados, 1735 Decker Blvd. Columbia

• First Thursday: Live Music and L’apero | Thursday, May 2 | 4-9:30 p.m. | Hampton Street Vineyard, 1207 Hampton St., Columbia | Price of purchase | Experience live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and treat yourself to a French happy hour, L’Apero, available from 4 p.m. until close.
• Pete Davidson: Prehab Tour | Thursday, May 2 | 7 p.m. | The Senate, 1022B Senate St., Columbia | $55-$65 | The actor and former Saturday Night Live comedian stops by the Vista for a night of laughs.

• Live at Loveland | Friday, May 3 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Loveland Coffee, 7475 Carlisle St., Irmo | Free | Enjoy listening to talented musicians + connecting with the community.
• The 4th Annual Eastover BBQ Jam Fest | Friday, May 3 | 6-11 p.m. | 1031 Main St., Eastover | $30 | Spend the evening enjoying the sounds of Southern Soul and R&B at the 4th Annual BBQ Jam Fest.

• Vicious Biscuit Columbia Grand Opening Celebration | Saturday, May 4 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Vicious Biscuit, 3246 Forest Dr., Columbia | Cost of purchase | Before Saturday’s celebration, Vicious Biscuit will count down to the grand opening with special weekday offers for the community.
• May the 4th be with you: Star Wars Day | Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Richland Library North Main, 5306 North Main St., Columbia | Free | Join the library for a day of passive Star Wars-related crafts and activities.
• Pickin’ & Piggin’ BBQ Cook-off | Saturday, May 4 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Old Bush River Rd., Columbia | $5-$15 | Savor the flavor of the award-winning BBQ from more than 20 of SC’s best barbecue cookers.

• Carolina Barber Shop in Five Points — which opened in the 1930s — will likely close in July after over 80 years. The shop, known for traditional men’s styles, faces eviction to make way for a new undisclosed restaurant. The barber shop is seeking to move to a new location near campus. (The Post and Courier)

• Alley Street Eats — a new Asian restaurant coming to 4478 Rosewood Dr. in early June — aims to serve Columbia with street-style dishes. Co-owners Sally and Joe Chung, bring their culinary background to offer shareable skewers and tapas-style Asian fare. (The Post and Courier)

• May is Asian American + Pacific Islander Heritage Month — a time to celebrate AAPI heritage, culture, and community. A few of Experience Columbia’s local ambassadors shared their favorite AAPI businesses — like Dukes Pad Thai, MyKim Collection, and Hyundai Asian Grocery — and listed several community events to participate in.

• No. 1 — the ranking USC holds as having the closest Waffle House to a football stadium in the SEC — 0.2 miles to be exact from Williams-Brice Stadium. Come fall, we’ll take a win with a side of bacon + double hashbrowns. (The State)

• The 8th Annual Taste on the River event will take place on Tuesday, June 11 at Stone River, 121 Alexander Rd., in West Columbia. Enjoy dishes from the best restaurants in the Midlands while contributing to West Columbia’s beautification initiatives. Looking for more fun summer events? Check out our summer bucketlist guide.

• The Canes are second round bound. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Hurricanes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

• The City of West Columbia invites you to Art on State, happening Friday, May 10, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Have fun with friends, shop last-minute local Mother’s Day gifts, and enjoy live music by Lucky Pocket Band, Civil Remedy, and Liz Carter at this free event. More details this way.*

• Steel Hands Brewing is bringing Music City to Cayce: Don’t miss the free Nashville Nights concert series featuring 11 weeks of summer fun + live music performances by rising music stars every Friday from June 7 to Aug. 16. See the full lineup.*

• The most common place identity theft happens is online. Fact or fiction? Find out from the experts at AllSouth Federal Credit Union.*
  

What to expect

• Live music on two stages, featuring headliners Yacht Rock Revue, along with other acts like The Ramblers, Easy Honey, and more
• Kids area with games + activities
• Arts and crafts village showcasing SC artists

Pro tips

• No animals, backpacks, and outside food or beverages are allowed but feel free to bring clutch-sized purses, folding chairs, and blankets.
• If crawfish isn’t your thing, there will be more than a dozen food vendors on site selling fair foods and other southern dishes.