Hey, Midlands! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events! This week, we’re excited about a lot! There are free movies tonight at Meadowlake Park and the State Fairgrounds. For the live music lovers, Mr. Lasell Williams and, my girl, Valisha Adams will be hitting the stage at 1626 on Main tonight. R&B songstress Leela James is performing Saturday night at The Senate. Also, there are a few fundraising events happening. Let’s check those out and support the causes! Enjoy yourselves!
FRIDAY, JULY 12
Pick Me! SC Adoption Event @ Petco (Percival Rd.) | 12 PM – 4 PM
Food Truck Friday @ The DAM House | 4 PM – 9 PM
Family Fun Night @ Columbia Museum of Art | 5 PM – 8 PM
Movies in the Park @ Meadowlake Park | 7:15 PM – 9:45 PM | FREE | Featured movie: “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part”
Outdoor Movie Night @ SC State Fairgrounds | 7:30 PM – 11 PM | FREE | Featured movie: “The Greatest Showman”
Lasell Williams @ 1626 on Main | 8 PM – 11 PM
FRIDAY, JULY 12 & SATURDAY, JULY 13
Pre-K and K-5 Workshops @ Hilton Garden Inn Columbia – Harbison | 8 AM – 5 PM (Both days)
SATURDAY, JULY 13
Columbia Police Department Yard Sale @ CPD Headquarters | 7 AM – 12 PM
Beyond Words Dance Academy Car Wash & Fish Fry @ Firestone Auto Care (Sams Crossing) | 8 AM – 3 PM **Fundraising event
Summer Breeze 2019 Beauty and The Arts Expo @ Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center | 10 AM – 10 PM | $10-$75
10th Annual Tasty Tomato Festival @ Earlwood Park | 1 PM – 7 PM
Celebrating Richard Samuel Roberts @ Columbia Museum of Art | 2 PM – 4 PM
Leela James @ The Senate | 7 PM – 11 PM | $22.50
SUNDAY, JULY 14
2nd Annual Farmday Funday @ Lorick Park | 2 PM – 5 PM | FREE
MONDAY, JULY 15
Zumba Gold @ North Springs Park | 11 AM – 12 PM | $4
Mobile Food Monday: TruJerk Jamaica Edition @ Curiosity Coffee Bar | 5 PM – 8 PM
TUESDAY, JULY 16
Life Line Screening @ Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Garners Ferry | 9 AM – 4 PM | Screening packages start at $149. Single tests start are around $70. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
Family Night @ Chick-fil-A Killian Crossing | 5 PM – 7 PM
Wine & Workout @ Fit413 Health Club | 5 PM – 7 PM | FREE
2019 Reassessment: How Does This Affect My Property @ Richland County Administration Building (Hampton St.) | 6 PM – 7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
Get Productive with Google Digital Tools (Live Stream, Lunch and Coaching) @ Women’s Business Center of South Carolina | 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM | $25-$40
A Peace of Soul Food Truck Happy Hour @ Curiosity Coffee Bar | 5 PM – 8 PM
Cocktails That Care @ Capital City Club | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | $10 **Fundraising Event
2019 SC Black Pages Unveiling & 20 Under 40 Reception @ Optus Bank | 6 PM – 8 PM | $20
THURSDAY, JULY 18
Cousins Maine Lobster @ South Carolina 811 | 11:30 AM – 2 PM
Painting w/a Purpose: RL Disabilities & Special Needs Board @ Painting with a Twist | 6 PM – 8:30 PM | $35 **Fundraising Event
Palmetto Palate 2019 @ SC State Museum | 6 PM – 9 PM | $60 (Pre-event pricing; $70 at the door) **Fundraising Event
