• Stargazing at the Melton Observatory | Monday, July 22 | 9-11 p.m. | USC campus, 1429 Greene St., Columbia | Free | Observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck.
• Karaoke 4 Kowards | Monday, July 22 | 7:30 p.m. | The Hoot, 2910 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | Free | Take your rendition of “Don’t Stop Believin’” from the shower to the stage.

• Plein Air on Boyd Plaza | Tuesday, July 23 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Free | Pencil in some time in your day to create art in the fresh air.
• Disability Pride Night | Tuesday, July 23 | 6-10 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $6-$18 | July is Disability Pride Month: Join the Fireflies at Segra Park as they recognize the accomplishments, contributions, and unique experiences of the disabled people in our community.

• Virtual One-on-One Genealogy | Wednesday, July 24 | 3-3:45 p.m. | Walker Local and Family History Center, 1431 Assembly St., Columbia | Free | Research your local family history with help from history center staff.

• “Cinderella” | Thursday, July 25-Friday, July 26 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Harbison Theatre, 7300 College St., Irmo | $15-$22 | Enjoy the timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale reborn in this Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic.

• Meet the Author: Wiley Cash | Friday, July 26 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St., Columbia | Free | The NYT bestselling author will discuss his recent works “The Last Ballad” and “When Ghosts Come Home.”
• The Night Shift | Friday, July 26 | 6-9 p.m. | Re•Find, 718 S. Edisto Ave., Columbia | Free | Browse this monthly night market hosted at the new Re•Find location in the Rosewood neighborhood, featuring local goods, antiques, food, and music.

• Special appearances, including Mayor Temus C. “Tem” Miles Jr.
• Food + refreshments
• Gym tours + product samples
• Complementary massage chair and hydromassage
• A sign-up gift for on-site joins (while supplies last)
• A chance to donate school supplies to be entered to win a free Black Card membership

• Celebrate the opening of More Vegan Cafe at 4622 North Main St. with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23. The new spot offers plant-based dishes with Italian, Caribbean, American, and Asian influences.

• The Victorywoods Townhomes development, featuring 82 townhomes, received initial approval from Columbia’s city planning commission. Located on ~10 acres on Percival Road near Fort Jackson, the homes will be around 2,100 sqft each. (The Post and Courier)

• SCDOT secured $175 million to replace the I-95 bridges over Lake Marion and will begin construction next summer. The new bridge will feature six lanes, shoulders, and biking + walking lanes. (WLTX)

• Kick it. Registration for the City of Columbia’s Adult Kickball League is open through Sunday, Aug. 4. Open to adults 18+, gather your friends, form a team, and relive your playground days. League play starts the week of August 19.

• The Town of Irmo renamed its Community Park to “Moore Park” in honor of Jake Moore, Sr., recognizing his dedication to conservation, beautification, and community service. An official plaque will commemorate his contributions.

• Chamber Music on Main has been rebranded to “Andy & Friends” and will launch this fall under the SC Philharmonic at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral’s Satterlee Hall. Tickets are $40, with the first concert on Monday, Nov. 11. (Free Times)

• Stop sleeping on South Carolina Gamecock football. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the SC Gamecocks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• Sprout some joy with Richland Library’s Seed Library. Choose your seeds, grow + nurture your plants, then return harvested seeds to the library to keep the cycle going. See how you can get started.*

• Congrats to @amwooldr for winning our euphoria2024 giveaway in partnership with euphoria Food, Wine & Music Festival. While many events are already sold out for euphoria2024, there are still plenty of opportunities to indulge in the festivities. See the schedule.*

• Heat up your summer with the Fireflies during their game on Thursday, July 25 at Segra Park. Pro tip: It’s Drink Up Week, so quench your thirst with $1 fountain sodas, $2 domestic drafts, and $3 craft drafts and cocktails. Snag tix.*

• We’re just a few days away from the last Rock the Country stop of the summer, coming to Anderson July 26-27. There are a limited number of tickets still available to see Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Brantley Gilbert, and more — get yours while they last.*

• Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

• Don’t let summer heat drain you. Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix contains all nine essential amino acids, keeping you optimally hydrated and full of energy.*

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• • Paint + pour sessions with DJ Wander Girl and Victoria Rickards.
  • Rave in the 1940s chapel at Holy Ghost Station.
  • Participate in Field Day Olympics with activities like capture the flag and tug of war.