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• Art in Focus with Dr. Frank Martin | Tuesday, July 30 | 11-11:30 a.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Free | Art in Focus is a series of spotlight talks in which art historians explore themes found in an individual artwork in the CMA Collection.

• Comedy + Beer at Old Mill Brewpub | Wednesday, July 31 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Old Mill Brewpub, 711 E. Main St., Ste. A3, Lexington | $15 | Laugh along with SC comedians and get there early to order pre-show food.

• Flying Biscuit’s 2nd Anniversary | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 7 a.m.-4 p.m. | Flying Biscuit, 936 Harden St., Columbia | Free | Enjoy the classic “Flying Biscuit Breakfast’’ for $5 and guests can enjoy a free slice of cake while supplies last.
• Probably A Live Show With Shannon Ford | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 7 p.m. | The Senate, 1022B Senate St., Columbia | $40-$65 | Shannon Ford isn’t here to inspire you or help you better yourself in any way but she can guarantee you’ll laugh — either with her or at her.

• Kickin’ It in the Vista | Friday, Aug. 2 | 4-8 p.m. | Columbia Craft, 520 Greene St., Columbia | Free | The line-up for the concert, celebrating the Liverpool F.C. and Manchester United includes Eric Paslay, The Vegabonds, and MackMartin.
• Brew at the Zoo | Friday, Aug. 2 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia | $70 | Tap into this sell-out event that supports wildlife and wild places with samples of cold, frothy beer.

• Last week, we shared that Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, an Atlanta-based cheesecake restaurant, is coming to Cola, but now we have an address. Soon it will be located next to Teriyaki Madness in Five Points. An opening date hasn’t been set. (The State)

• 646,013 — that’s the number of passengers Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) saw pass through the terminals in Q1 and Q2 of this year. The airport is currently on track to meet or surpass pre-pandemic numbers by the end of the year.

• Several local businesses + organizations are helping students feel prepared to go back to school by hosting back-to-school events. Cola Daily shared a list of events that help students with school supplies, haircuts, and more.

• The 2024 Summer Olympics are happening now in Paris, France. Keep up with Team USA and some of our favorite local athletes, like A’ja Wilson, via WLTX. Today’s events include beach volleyball, shooting, fencing, handball, and more. Heads up — Team USA will play Team Japan in women’s basketball at 3 p.m. ET.

• Observations from the Carolina Panthers training camp. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• The Meeting Street Artisan Market is back on Thursdays (now through August) from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Interactive Art Park. Bring the whole fam to explore handmade creations, stunning artwork, baked goods, and beautiful jewelry by local artisans. See the schedule.*

• Want to support local for less? Meet ShopUp, the free, AI-powered shopping sidekick that scours deals + discounts from thousands of brands (including your fave local shops, restaurants, and groceries) and sends them right to your phone. Never miss a golden shopportunity again: Download Apple or Android.*

• Gearing up for the school year? Shop Nike’s Back to School Sale for sneakers, athletic wear, and backpacks. Save an extra 25% with promo code SPORT25.*

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