Soda City Market happens year-round, no matter the weather. | Photo via @roadtripsandrollercoasters
Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Soda City. With spring in full swing, lettuce explore our local farmers markets, including these ones you can visit in April.
Blythewood Farmers Market | The regular season market begins April 23 and will run every Wednesday | 4-7 p.m.
Features: Live music, local vendors, and Sip & Shop events
Parking: Free parking in the Doko Meadows Park lot
Overdue at Read Freely Fest | 7-11 p.m. | Richland Library Main | Free | Kick off the library’s weekend of fun with this 18+ event featuring live music, crafts, and the “Wham! Kapow!” comic-themed author talk.
“She Loves Me” | Friday, March 28-Sunday, April 6 | Times vary | Town Theatre | $20+ | Set in the 1930s, this romantic + comedic musical follows two feuding shop owners who are unknowingly pen pals.
We Them One’s Comedy Tour | 8 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $73+ | Mike Epps hosts this comedy tour featuring Kountry Wayne, Karlous Miller, Lil Duval, Corey Holcomb, Mojo Brookzz, and Bubba Dub.
Saturday, March 29
5K Beer Run | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, Cayce | $35+ | Run, walk, or move at any pace through this roughly 5K course, then reward yourself with beer.
Crafted in Carolina | 1-5 p.m. | Segra Park | $45+ | Sip on this — sample 150+ brews from over 60 SC breweries, jam to music by Bad Stars, and shop SC-made goods at the artisan market.
Taylor Swift vs. Chappell Roan Night | 7-11 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | Free | DJ Olive Arden spins tunes to celebrate your favorite pop star, whether it’s “The Giver” singer or “The Giver” actress.
SC Philharmonic presents Beethoven + Blue Jeans | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $36+ | Listen to 19th century sounds with a 21st century flair as acclaimed pianist Noah Kim helps perform pieces by Beethoven.
Sunday, March 30
Outdoor Mat Pilates | 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works, West Columbia | Free | Move through the weekend with is outdoor class, then grab a drink at the taproom.
Big Nosh Jewish Food Festival | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Tree of Life Congregation | Cost of purchase | Sample noshes (small plates) featuring popular Jewish dishes, then feed your sweet tooth by purchasing baked goods.
Trap ‘N Paint | 5-9 p.m. | LuxeLife Lounge | $20+ | Celebrate the art of trap music as you create your own masterpiece using paint.
🏕️ Recover at this relaxing retreat for stroke survivors
Presented by Prisma Health
Campers enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime fun and relaxing weekend experience at Stroke Camp. | Photos provided by Prisma Health
Peace, love, and recovery. That’s the theme of this year’s Stroke Camp, a fun-filled weekend with a ‘70s vibe, designed by Prisma Health for stroke survivors and caregivers.
During this relaxing getaway — taking place Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18 at Camp Kanuga in Hendersonville, North Carolina — attendees will enjoy:
Crafts
Education and discussion
Games and entertainment
Pampering
And more
Ready to create lasting memories and connect with others who understand your journey?
The Midlands is seeing increased risk for wildfires following a dry spell and heightened winds. The National Weather Service raised its risk metric to “moderate,” though this is expected to decrease this weekend as wind speeds lower. Locals should monitor their properties and adhere to the ongoing burn ban. (The Post and Courier)
Development
City staff determined the Columbia Place Mall wouldn’t make a good site for the new Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Staff cited cost concerns, proximity to the general public, and traffic impacts at a meeting earlier this week. The city will continue discussing options for the EOC’s relocation. (WLTX)
Environment
Columbia residents can give their spring yard work a boost by getting free, nutrient-rich compost courtesy of the city’s Solid Waste Division. The chipper giveaway will take place Saturday, April 19, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., at 123 Humane Ln.
Opening
A Korean chicken restaurant is flying to Harbison. Bibimbox Korean Kitchen & Wings will move into the former site of Uberrito and host its soft opening on Monday, April 7. Beyond fried wings, the restaurant will have other Korean comfort foods like rice bowls, hibachi bowls, and shaved ice.
Number
1,290. That’s how many trees Columbia Forestry and Beautification + Columbia Green planted in six months. This achieved the city’s “Beat the Heat” goal — an effort to grow its urban canopy that was anticipated to take five years. You can donate to the cause to keep the effort growing.
Plan Ahead
Ready, set, glow — Artista Vista’s Light and Lantern Parade is marching back on Saturday, April 12, 8-9 p.m. to illuminate the night with color. Participation is free and will be accompanied by live music, and a prize will be given to the best lantern.
Sports
USC football’s newcomers are making a big impression during their spring training, indicating a strong cohort of wide receivers. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the South Carolina Gamecocks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Hawthorne Pharmacy & Medical Equipment is giving away two early entry tickets to the Grand Tasting at the Columbia Food and Wine Festival. Enter for a chance to win — the winner will be announced on Monday, April 7. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy great food and wine before the crowds.*
Wellness
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Travel
The opposite of sticker shock? Going’s free travel membership, which alerts you when flights leaving your airport are 40-90% off. You’re welcome.*
Job
Your business’s hiring ad could be here reaching thousands of our daily readers. Ready to find your ideal candidate? Post your first listing on our community job board for free + level it up with a Featured Job Post.
Biz
Calling all business owners. For a limited time, we’re offering 15% off your first advertising purchase on our self-service ad portal. No long-term contract required — simply use the code NEW15 at checkout to redeem the discount.
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Plan Ahead
🎤 Live from Lincoln Street
Music will fill the air and Blue Marlin will fill your plates. | Photo via the Vista Guild
The Vista is getting ready to put on a show packed with local talent. Its sixth annual Live on Lincoln dinner + showcase will take place on Sunday, April 13, 5-8 p.m., as part of Artista Vista weekend.
The event allows guests to enjoy an al fresco dinner by Blue Marlin on the cobblestones of Lincoln Street while watching performances by local talent. This year’s lineup includes:
Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet
Cola Jazz Foundation
Columbia Classical Ballet
Columbia Repertory Dance Company
LionxDen Carolina
South Carolina Ballet
South Carolina Philharmonic
The Palmetto Opera
Town Theatre
Trustus Theatre
Unbound Dance
Tickets are now on sale, starting at $100. The showcase was founded by the Koger Center for the Arts and aims to support Columbia’s arts and cultural scene. Proceeds will benefit participating organizations.
The Buy
The Buy
Don’t miss these Lightning Deals that are available today only as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale:
When I head to the farmers market, I usually shop for produce, but I also keep my eye out for house plants. There is always space for more, and I often find myself thinking about the next indoor plant I should buy.
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