Hey Midlands! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
WHAT: Pottery Wheel Kidz Night-In
WHERE: Art Smart Academy, 1021 Kinley Rd. – Irmo
WHEN: 7 PM – 9 PM
COST: $15 (A $10 fee for kids to do BOTH the pottery wheel and bubble glaze is added in the checkout cart when booking online.)
Children (ages 6 & up) get to have the fun and educating experience of spinning a pottery wheel. The event includes time at the pottery wheel, glazing, snacks and games. The event ends by watching YouTube Potters who are experts in their field and hold the record for fastest pots thrown on the wheel. For more details, go to bookeo.com or contact Art Smart Academy at (803) 667-9912.
WHAT: Picasso Your Partner!
WHERE: Art Smart Academy, 1021 Kinley Rd. – Irmo
WHEN: 7 PM – 9 PM (There are also sessions on Sat., Feb. 16 at 4 PM and Sun., Feb. 17 at 3 PM)
COST: $25
Sit across from your spouse, bestie, or partner as the instructor guides you in creating a “no peeking” surprise portrait of your date. For more details, go to bookeo.com or contact Art Smart Academy at (803) 667-9912.
WHAT: Afro-Latin Nights
WHERE: Truth of Columbia, 1004 Gervais St. – Columbia
WHEN: 8 PM – 11 PM
COST: FREE
Join Kizomba Columbia for their monthly Afro-Latin Nights. Receive a free, introductory class of the new partner dance, Kizomba, that originated in Angola. The dance is taking the US by storm! This dance is perfect for anyone who wants to enter the world of dance due to its softness and easy basic steps, allowing any novice to gradually evolve to more complex steps, and more importantly allowing a beginner to enjoy the pleasure of social dancing much earlier than any other type of dance in pairs.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
WHAT: African American Geneaology Workshop
WHERE: South Carolina Department of Archives and History, 8301 Parklane Rd. – Columbia
WHEN: 10 AM – 12 PM
COST: Free and open to the public. Note: Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. To register, click HERE.
This workshop will focus on pre and post emancipation government sources in the department’s collection including census records, vital records, military records, state records, county records, and online sources. The session will conclude with a tour of the Research Room and records storage area. Time will also be allotted for individual research consultations.
WHAT: World Beer Festival
WHERE: SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr.
WHEN: 12 PM – 4 PM; 6 PM – 10 PM
COST: Ticket prices start at $45. Tickets for Designated Drivers are $25.
KW Beverage presents the 11th Annual World Beer Festival Columbia. Enjoy unlimited refills of beer from international, national and local breweries.
WHAT: Karaoke Night
WHERE: Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, 4561 Hard Scrabble Rd. – Columbia
WHEN: 8 PM – 11 PM
Join CarraROCK Entertainment as they host their monthly karaoke night at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17
WHAT: Wedding Expo High in the Sky
WHERE: Capital City Club, 1201 Main St., Suite 2500 – Columbia
WHEN: 1 PM – 4 PM
COST: Free admission. Registration is strongly advised. To register, click HERE.
Tour the beautiful Capital City Club and take in the breathtaking views of Columbia. Meet with local vendors to plan and create the wedding of your dreams.
WHAT: Black History Month Basketball Tournament
WHERE: Greenview Park, 6700 David St. – Columbia
WHEN: 3 PM – 6 PM
COST: Free and open to the public
Join the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Department and the SC Highway Patrol for a friendly game of basketball. The event will also feature a Hot Shot competition with youth.
