BirdFest Music Festival | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Wildlife Education Center, Pinewood | $65+ | Enjoy an afternoon of bluegrass headlined by Ricky Skaggs.
Pickin’ & Piggin’ BBQ Cookoff | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia | $5+ | Taste BBQ from 15+ top-notch barbecue chefs, each competing to bring locals the best flavors of the grill.
Rosewood Crawfish Festival | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | SC State Fairgrounds | $12 | Get ready to indulge in the flavors of Louisiana right here in Columbia, SC — complete with live music, arts and crafts, and family-friendly fun.
Shakespeare at Loveland: Two Gentlemen of Verona | 7 p.m. | Loveland Coffee, Irmo | $15+ | Sip on a cup of Joe while watching four professional actors play 10 different characters in Shakespeare’s troubling comedy of friendship, romance, and deception.
Katt Williams: Heaven on Earth Tour | 8 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $62+ | Get tickets to see this stand-up comedian, who uses sharp humor and a satirical style to discuss social and cultural issues.
Sunday, May 4
Speed and Beauty Concours d’Elegance | 12-4 p.m. | Historic Columbia Speedway, Cayce | $5+ | Join fellow car enthusiasts in celebrating the beauty and speed of the coolest cars.
Interest Group Meetup: Lit-erary Club | 2 p.m. | All Good Books | Free | Bring your current read or pick up something new in-store, and enjoy a cozy “sip and read” afternoon.
Today is National Fitness Day, celebrated each year on the first Saturday of May. Get your sweat on at one of these local gyms. If fitness isn’t your thing, it’s also one of our favorite holidays of the year — National Lumpy Rug Day.
Holiday
May the fourth be with you. Tomorrow, May 4, is “Star Wars” Day — a celebration of the beloved space opera. In addition to watching the films, you can observe the occasion by avoiding the Dark Side and being a force for good by performing a local random act of kindness.
Eat
Have a hankering for loaded potato skins and wings? Lucky for us, we can drive to Atlanta — where four of only 85 remaining TGI Friday’s locations in the US exist — and get some. Or, you could snag some casual American fare locally at Backstreets Grill. (CNN)
Read
Today is Free Comic Book Day. The celebration of the genre allows fans to grab free comic books, including titles from franchises like “Spider-Man,” “Archie,” and “Minecraft at select locations. Use this map to find a participating spot, like Heroes & Dragons.
Sports
Clemson basketball forward Ian Schieffelin is joining the football program as a tight end — but will he make the roster? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Clemson Tigerswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
City Guide
City Guide
Making your flying process simple
Feeling the travel bug, COLA? Same. Hopping on a plane means that in just a few hours you’ll get to explore an exciting destination. If navigating an airport sounds stressful, leave those worries behind.
To help make your time at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on CAE’s nonstop flights.
What to know
Real ID reminder | You will be required to have a Real ID by May 7 to board domestic and commercial flights.
Nonstop flights
CAE offers multiple nonstop flights to nine major airports in eight cities. Below is a list of CAE’s current nonstop flights. CAE added two new nonstop routes to Florida thanks to one of the largest service expansions in Allegiant Air’s history.
On May 15, the nonstop service to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) will begin. The following week, on May 22, the nonprofit service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) will begin.
The Buy
A two-in-one garment bag that keeps suits and dresses wrinkle-free while rolling up into a duffel shape — plus, there’s a shoe compartment.
Next week is Small Business Week, a national initiative celebrating entrepreneurs and local businesses. We’ll spotlight small businesses around Columbia all week — from first-visit tips to local businesses shouting out their favorite fellow small businesses.
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