Hey Midlands! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events! This week, we found LOTS of events that you may want to attend. We’re excited about the 5th Annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival, the 3rd Annual Taste of Africa Festival, and the Father/Child Book Club Launch. Also, there are a couple of fundraising events on Monday, April 29th. They are marked with asterisks (***). Enjoy your weekend!
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
Rhythm on the River – Spring Concert Series @ West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater | 121 Alexander Rd. – West Columbia | 6 PM – 9 PM
2019 Spring Concert Series – Week 3 @ Village at Sandhills| 481 Town Center Pl | 7 PM – 9 PM
Salsa Class with Shantelle Neil @ Love of Dance | 1061 Sparkleberry Lane Ext., Ste E | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 26 & SATURDAY, APRIL 27
Richland County Master Gardener Plant Sale 2019 @ Clemson University Sandhills Research Center | 900 Clemson Rd. | 9 AM
Doko Film Fest | Friday @ Doko Manor: 100 Alvina Hagood Circle; 7 PM – 9:30 PM | Saturday @ Westwood High School: 180 Turkey Farm Road; 8:30 AM – 9 PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 26 – SUNDAY, APRIL 28
2019 Columbia Food and Wine Festival @ Five Points | Multiple events and venues. See website for times and locations.
Opening Weekend @ Cream N Sugar Coffee House + Bagels | Columbia Place Mall | 9 AM – 9 PM daily
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
Columbia Comic & Toy Con @ Jamil Temple | 206 Jamil Rd. | 10 AM – 4 PM | $5 at the door; Active Military and Children under 10 are FREE!
Father/Child Book Club Launch @ Edgewood Library | 2101 Oak St. | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3rd Annual Taste of Africa Festival @ Village Green at Lake Carolina | 220 Eascott Place | 10:30 AM – 6 PM | $10
5th Annual SC Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival @ SC State Fair | 1200 Rosewood Dr. | 12 PM – 5 PM | $5 prior to Saturday; $10 at the gate
Kids Day Party featuring Super Beauty and Richland County D.A.R.E @ Jump Columbia | 539-B Clemson Rd. | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM |$10
Story Time for Families of Children With Special Needs @ Richland Library | 1431 Assembly St. | 3 PM
Embellished Crystal or Gemstone Pendant Class @ Swift Water Beads, Gems & Jewelry Supplies | 3104 Rosewood Dr. | 6 PM – 8 PM | $25 + cost of stone
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
Brookland Brunch @ West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater | 121 Alexander Rd. – West Columbia | 10 AM – 2 PM
Chicken Wing Cookoff @ Jamil Temple | 206 Jamil Road | 3 PM – 6 PM | Ages 10 and above: $25; Children ages 6-10: $12; Children ages 5 and under are free.
MONDAY, APRIL 29
Wash for a Wish @ Applebee’s Grill + Bar | 4505 Devine St. | 3 PM – 6 PM | Get your car washed for $10. *** Proceeds benefit Kimora who has Stage 4 neuroblastoma.
Click, Clack, Moo Cows that Type @ Chick-fil-A Killian Crossing | 405 Killian Rd. | 5 PM – 7:30 PM
Sweet & Savory (Golden Spatula Awards) @ The Hall at Senate’s End | 300 Senate St. | 6 PM – 8:30 PM | General admission: $45 *** Proceeds benefit Palmetto Place Children and Youth Services.
TUESDAY, APRIL 30
Rocky Shoals Spider Lily Happy Hours @ Riverfront Park | 312 Laurel St. | 5 PM – 8 PM
Family Night! Tuesday Night Out! @ Freddy’s |457 Killian Rd. | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | All kids receive a FREE dessert!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
Farmers Market at Main @ Richland Library | 1431 Assembly St. | 10 AM – 1 PM
THURSDAY, MAY 2
Disney On Ice @ Colonial Life Arena | 801 Lincoln St. | Multiple shows Thursday, May 2 – Sunday, May 5