Ahhhh. The weekend is here, y’all. And after the bout of bipolar weather the last week, it looks like Spring temps are finally here to stay for a few days (i.e. it’ll be 70s + sunny the entire weekend) – perfect for Fireflies + Gamecock baseball games, Earlewood’s S.C. Cornbread Festival, kayaking trips on the river + Open Streets Columbia 2018. So little time, so much to do. All in favor of a day between Saturday and Sunday? 🙋

–Sam

Friday, April 20

WaterCooler:

Columbia Fireflies: ZOOperstars! | 7:05 p.m. | Spirit Communications Park | $5-10 | ft. traveling entertainment act ZOOperstars, plus fireworks after the game 🎇 Ⓟ
Gamecock Baseball vs. Louisiana State University | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $10
Gamecock Softball vs. University of Missouri | 5:30 p.m. | Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field | $7

Historic: 2018 South Carolina Historic Preservation Conference | 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m | S.C. Archives & History Center | 8301 Parklane Rd. | $25-65 to register

Active:

Carolina Crush Climbing Competition | 5-9 p.m. | Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center | $15 or $10 for students to register
Reggae Glow Flow | 7:30-8:45 p.m. | Life Change Fitness | 3905 West Beltline Blvd., Ste #22 | $15
Women’s Self Defense Seminar | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Capital Karate | 2728 Rosewood Dr. | free

Discuss: Reconstruction’s Legacy: History and Public Memory | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum | free

Show:

The Soda City Cure presented by Hip-Hop for Hope | 7 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $6-10
Atlas Road Crew | 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Main Street Public House | 1556 Main St. | free
Festival Of Praise Presents "Texture Of A Man" | 8 p.m. | Township Auditorium | $36+

DayTrip: AIASC’s Annual Design Conference Day 2 | Lake City | in conjunction with ArtFields + open to the public

Saturday, April 21

Community: Artista Vista 2018: Art Day | 10 a.m. | The Vista | free

Dish: S.C. Cornbread Festival | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Earlewood Park | 1113 Parkside Dr. | $5 for adults; $2 for kids + seniors; free for military

Festival: Kinetic Derby Day | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | West Columbia at 9th + Meeting St. | free to attend | parade, soapbox racing, food trucks + more

Shop:

Record Store Day 2018 | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. | Papa Jazz | 2014 Greene St. | free swag + posters (while supplies last); after party at The War Mouth
Backyard Garden Day Sale hosted by Lexington County Solid Waste Management department | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Red Bank Crossing | 1070 South Lake Dr., Lexington

Active:

LexMed Heart & Sole Women's Five Miler | 8-10 a.m. | Finlay Park | $35 through April 20; $45 day of | register
Totally 80s 5K | 8 a.m. registration / 9 a.m. race | Solomon Blatt Center at UofSC | 1300 Wheat St. | $15-25
Trap N Sexy Hip Hop with Pret | 11a.m.-1 p.m. | Tapp's Arts Center | $20

Show:

Rhythm on the River: Flat Out Strangers, Prettier Than Matt | 6 p.m. | West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater | free
Girls Rock Columbia Rock Roulette | 8 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $10
Edwin McCain | 8 p.m. | Newberry Opera House | tickets limited; call 803-276-6264

WaterCooler:

Columbia Fireflies: Halfway to Halloween | 6:05 p.m. | Spirit Communications Park | $5-10 | wear a Halloween costume for a spooky night at the ballpark 🎃 Ⓟ
UofSC Gamecocks Baseball vs. Louisiana State University Tigers | 4 p.m. | Founders Park | $10

Dish: Two Gals and a Fork Historical Vista Tour | 4 p.m. | meet at the Columbia Convention Center, next to the First Responders Remembrance Memorial | $43

Arts: 2018 Young Minds Dreaming Poetry Celebration | 5:30-7 p.m. | S.C. State Library | 1500 Senate St. | free and open to the public

Sunday, April 22

MustDo: Open Streets Columbia 2018 | 1-5 p.m. | Devine St. | free

WaterCooler:

Columbia Fireflies game | 2:05 p.m. | Spirit Communications Park | $5-10 | get your favorite Fireflies' autographs before the game, 12:30-1 p.m., on the concourse Ⓟ
UofSC Gamecocks Baseball vs. Louisiana State University Tigers | 4 p.m. | Founders Park | $10

Outdoors: Sundays with Lily: Rocky Shoals Spider Lily Kayak Trips | 1-4 p.m. | Riverfront Park | free to register

Show: Freeway Music Downtown Showcase | 2-5 p.m. | Tin Roof | free

Dish:

Brunch and Brews | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Flying Saucer | rotating menu; $3 bloody marys + mimosas
Main St. Harvest Dinner | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Main St. | $125; gratuity not included | set in front of the State House, enjoy a family-style, four-course dinner by the chefs from Bourbon, The Oak Table + Lula Drake, paired with wines chosen by Lula Drake

Play: NUTS Presents: High Score | 6 p.m.-midnight | Art Bar | free; 21+ | video game competition for prizes

AllWeekend

Show:

Cinderella presented by the Carolina Ballet | April 20-22 | Township Auditorium | $10.50-$20.50
UniverSoul Circus | April 19-21 | Benedict College Football Stadium | $16-25

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