Soda City Market happens year-round, no matter the weather. | Photo via @roadtripsandrollercoasters
In honor of Peach Week, we’re sharing local farmers markets where you can support Midlands growers + buy the juiciest peaches.
In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 12 farmers markets in the Columbia area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Tech on Tap | 5-7 p.m. | Boyd Innovation Center | Free | This new monthly series brings tech founders together to tackle the decisions that matter most.
Third Thursday Art Night | 5:30-7 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | Free | Mixed media artist Virginia Russo is this month’s featured artist in The Nook, a rotating gallery created in partnership with The Jasper Project.
Friday, July 18
Summer Spotlight Talk | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum | Free with admission | Maia Payne, Associate Art Curator, explores the work of Blondelle Malone, an artist who traveled the world with her paintbrush in hand.
Laughs At Babylon | 7:30-10 p.m. | Babylon Kino | $18 | Jenn Snyder and Mona Bender headline this night of laughs in Five Points.
Saturday, July 19
Nashville Nights | 6 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, Cayce | Free | Jack McKeon (trio) and Collin Nash are the featured artists at this weekly series hosted by Michael Haney.
Summer Sidewalk Sale | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Five Points | Price of purchase | Stroll the Five Points village with shops offering special deals.
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Steve’s Classic Burgers will reopen this Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ashland Park shopping center on St. Andrews Road. The event will showcase the refreshed space and updated menu.
Open
The Atelier is now open near MUSC Health Medical Center, offering leather goods, fashion, home decor, and more from L Howard Leather and Thrift Therapy. The space doubles as a retail boutique and creative hub for local designers. (The Post and Courier)
Theater
Cirque Dreams Holidaze, a Broadway-style holiday show featuring aerialists, acrobats, dancers, and live music, comes to Columbia’s Koger Center on Monday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale tomorrow.
Shop
Richland Library’s Summer Book Sale returns Friday and Saturday, July 18–19, with more than 30,000 used books, CDs + DVDs starting at $1. Friday’s preview sale (3–6 p.m.) requires a $50 donation; Saturday’s public sale runs 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Richland Library Operations Center. (Cola Daily)
Health
USC’s Arnold School of Public Health is looking for African American adults living in rural SC — along with their care partners — to join a study on aging at home with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Participants will receive a $100 gift card and can contact Dr. Shaun Owens.
Environment
Cleanup has begun on Lake Wateree to fight an infestation of Lyngbya, a toxic algae that forms thick mats that clog boat motors and threaten aquatic ecosystems. The Lake Wateree Association is coordinating treatments across 37 acres. (The Post and Courier)
Dive into summer fun at the Meeting Street Artisan Market, happening every Thursday in July and August. From 4-8 p.m., support local artisans and shop their unique creations (think: handmade crafts, artwork, baked goods, and jewelry) at the Interactive Art Park. Browse upcoming vendors.*
Home
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Save hundreds when you shop Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale for top deals on apparel, home, beauty, and more. We’re adding these five to our cart before they sell out:
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A new brewery is just about ready to open in Lexington. Voodoo Brewing Co. will start pouring on Friday, July 26 at its new Main Street location, right across from the Icehouse Amphitheater. The taproom will feature 24 beers on draft, a menu filled with pub fare, and a laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere.
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