It's a new week, Cola. Ready to do this? Let's go.

Monday, April 30

Community: USGC Carolinas: Columbia Connectivity Walking Tour | 5-6 p.m. | Historic Columbia | 1616 Blanding St. | $5-15

Arts: Behind the Scenes at the CMA | 6-7:30 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | members only; join + register

Show: Jam Session at Hunter-Gatherer for International Jazz Day | 7-10 p.m. | Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse | 900 Main St. | $5 suggested donation

Film: Slam // The Watering Hole | 6-9 p.m. | Nickelodeon Theatre | $11 | screening co-presented by The Watering Hole Poetry + preceded by spoken word performances

Drink: SIN Night at CCBC | 3-9 p.m. | Columbia Craft Brewing Company | 25% your entire tab with proof of employment at any bar/restaurant

Tuesday, May 1

Cause: Midlands Gives | 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | online with HQ at Columbia Museum of Art | donate | participate in the our local annual 24-hour online giving event – which only requires a minimum donation of $20 – which supports 372 charities across 11 counties + has raised $5.5+ million for nonprofits throughout the region

Discuss: Chamber Issues Forum: "Fresh Perspectives for Richland County" | 8-9 a.m. | Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. | 1900 Barnwell St. | free for partners to register

Biz: Small Business Week Luncheon and Panel | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Columbia Chamber | $10 or free for partners to register | discuss resources + contract opportunities with the Columbia Chamber, the City of Columbia + Richland County

Film: Black Panthers ‘68 | 6:30 p.m. | The Nickelodeon | $11

Drink: Bierkeller at the Riverfront | 5-9 p.m. | Riverfront Park | free

WaterCooler: Columbia Fireflies game | 7:05 p.m. | Spirit Communications Park | $5-10 | $2 hotdogs, fountain drinks + popcorn for $2 Tuesday Ⓟ

Wednesday, May 2

Biz: Grow With Google | 9 a.m. | 701 Whaley | free training and demos

WaterCooler: Columbia Fireflies game | 11:05 a.m. | Spirit Communications Park | $5-10 | bring your dog to sit on the Bojangles’ Berm with you for Wag Along Wednesday 🐶 Ⓟ

Community: South Carolina Awards Luncheon | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | USC Alumni Center | $50

Shop: Season Opening: Blythewood Farmers Market | 4-7 p.m. | Blythewood Farmers Market | 171 Langford Rd. | free

Dish: Cha Cha’s food truck | lunchtime | BullStreet Commons, in front of Spirit Communications Park

Thursday, May 3

Cause: Gamecocks Curing Kids Cancer Dinner | 6-9 p.m. | The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium | $100

Community: Power of the Purse | 5:30-8 p.m. | 701 Whaley | $40 | help raise money for women + children in need in the Cola community

Discuss: Chamber Conversations: The Gubernatorial Candidate Series with Rep. James Smith | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Palmetto Club | 1231 Sumter St. | $55 or $35 for partners

WaterCooler: Columbia Fireflies: Military Appreciation Night presented by Navy FCU | 7:05 p.m. | Spirit Communications Park | $5-10 | honor our service men and women Ⓟ

Arts: Worlds of Creativity Series | 6-8 p.m. | Columbia Art Center | 1227 Taylor St., Ste. C | free

Show:

A Raisin in the Sun | 8-10:30 p.m. | Cottingham Theatre at Columbia College | 1301 Columbia College Dr. | adults $20, seniors 60+ + military $17, students $15
Black Panthers ‘68 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Nickelodeon Theatre | $11

Active: Yoga with Lesley | 6:30-7:20 p.m. | Strictly Running | 2515 Devine St. | free

Friday, May 4

WaterCooler: Columbia Fireflies: Star Wars Night | 7:05 p.m. | Spirit Communications Park | $5-10 | the Force is strong with the Fireflies as the ballpark turns into a galaxy far, far away 🖖🎇 Ⓟ

Arts: Wakanda Forever: FAAAC Celebrates the Backstory | 6-10 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $15

Show: Nevermind: The Nirvana Tribute Band | 9 p.m. | Music Farm | $13 in advance

ForKids: Homeschool Friday | 10 a.m. | The Hampton Preston Mansion | $5-8

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