Thursday — May 19

Red White & Blues Wine Walk
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce and Irmo Town Park (7330 Carlisle St.) host the 2022 Red, White & Blues Wine Walk, an evening of wine, food and live music. Tickets are $35 each and include a commemorative wine glass, wine tastings and appetizers. There will be live music from Rhythm 54. The event begins at 5 p.m. Visit greaterirmochamber.com for more information.

Friends of the Lexington County Museum Gala
The Friends of the Lexington County Museum invite you to the Lexington Municipal Center (111 Maiden Ln.) to help celebrate the medical history of Lexington County at the Friends of the Lexington County Museum Gala. Guests will be able to learn about hospitals and infirmaries in Lexington County’s past as well as dance to the music of Going Commando. The gala will include a silent auction. Tickets are $60 and include dinner provided by Hudson’s Catering and drinks. Visit lexingtoncountymuseum.org for more information.

Friday — May 20

“Charlie & the Chocolate Factory” (play)
Village Square Theatre (105 Caughman Rd.) continues its production of “Charlie & the Chocolate Factory” through May 22, with performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday. “In this play based on the book by Roald Dahl and dramatized by Richard R. George,” the theater’s website offers, “Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Grandpa George, Grandma Georgina, Willy Wonka, and Charlie himself come to life.” For tickets and showtimes go to villagesquaretheatre.com.

Blues Deluxe (Concert)
Head to Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center West St. in West Columbia) for an evening of blues and rock tunes from Blues Deluxe. Showtime is 7 p.m., and the event is free. Visit facebook.com/savagecraftaleworks for more information.

The Best Of Everything: A Tribute To Tom Petty (concert)
Members of veteran bands Tokyo Joe and The Root Doctors pay homage to one of America’s best songwriters and rock ‘n’ roll performers at the Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.). You’re sure to hear classics like “Refugee,” “Here Comes My Girl,” “Free Fallin’” and many more. Showtime is 6 p.m. and tickets are $22. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Groove Masters & Friends: “The Hits Of Motown” (concert)
Join the R&B band Groove Masters along with singers Gena Chambers, Beth Inabinett and Keon for an evening of classic tunes called “The Hits Of Motown.” Expect to hear classics by The Temptations, The Jackson 5, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and many more. Showtime is 8 p.m., and tickets are $30. Dressy attire is required. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

Strait Country (concert)
If you’re a fan of country singer George Strait and his decades of hits, you’re likely to enjoy the performance by Strait Country at the Skyline Club (100 Lee St. in West Columbia). You can hear everything from old-school hits like “Amarillo By Morning” to “Carrying Your Love With Me,” “Blue Clear Sky” and many more. Showtime is 9:30 p.m., with Rut Spence opening. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $20 for VIP seating. Visit facebook.com/skylineclub803 for more information.

Saturday — May 21

Wombat Junction (concert)
Head to the West Columbia Riverwalk Park & Amphitheater (109 Alexander Rd.) for the latest concert in the Rhythm on the River series, presented by the Greater CWC Chamber of Commerce, headlined this week by a pair of proficient local bands. Straight-ahead rock outfit Wombat Junction headlines, with The Runout opening the show. The concert begins at 6 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit cwcchamber.com for more information.

Dulcimer Workshop
Bill’s Music Shop and Pickin’ Parlor (710 Meeting St.) hosts a Dulcimer Workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring along your dulcimer for some pro tips or just hang out and watch the musicians play. The workshop is free to attend. Visit billsmusicshop.com for more information.

The Woggles (concert)
If you’re a fan of straight-ahead, loud, guitar-driven rock and roll, you’ll enjoy The Woggles, Brandy & The Butcher and Flippants at New Brookland Tavern (122 State St. in West Columbia). Showtime is 8 p.m., and tickets are $10. Visit newbrooklandtavern.com for more information.

Sunday — May 22

Columbia Conservatory of Dance Annual Showcase (recital)
Head to the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (7300 College St. in Irmo) for the Columbia Conservatory of Dance’s Annual Showcase event. Enjoy a variety of dance routines in different disciplines starting at 6 p.m. Visit harbisontheatre.org for ticket prices and more information.

Yoga + Brunch
Bring your yoga mat and your appetite to Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.) for Yoga + Brunch. Vinyasa yoga begins at 9 a.m. outside of Steel Hands, followed by brunch and local craft beer afterwards. Admission is $15 and registration is required. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

Monday — May 23

Monday Evening Book Club
Head to the Irmo Branch Library (6251 St. Andrews Rd.) for their Monday Evening Book Club meeting. Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. The Book Club meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit lexcolibrary.com for more information.

Thursday — May 26

Columbia Chef’s Table Series
Chef Mike Ellis hosts another delicious evening with the Columbia Chef’s Table Series in Lexington. Ellis, the culinary director at LTC Hospitality and executive chef at The Grand on Main and The Main Course in downtown Columbia, serves up a dinner featuring a main course of charred Teriyaki pork with Caribbean curried rice and garlic-chili stir-fried seasonal vegetables. Tickets are $60, and the four-course meal begins at 6:30 p.m. Visit columbiacheftable.com for more information.

Across the County Line

“Amy Lynn Celebrates Janis Joplin” (concert)
The Newberry Opera House (1201 McKibben St.) hosts singer Amy Lynn on May 20 as she celebrates the legacy of Janis Joplin. Lynn and her band, The Honeymen, will perform hits like “Piece Of My Heart,” “Me & Bobbie McGee” and more. Showtime is 8 p.m., and tickets are $50. Visit newberryoperahouse.com for more information.

Carlos Mencia (comedy)
Standup comedian, actor and TV host Carlos Mencia performs at the Comedy House (2768 Decker Blvd. in Columbia) on May 20. Mencia does two shows, one at 7:30 and one at 9:45 p.m. Tickets cost between $20 and $30. Visit comedyhouse.us for more information.

Vista Queen
Join Trustus Theatre (520 Lady St. in Columbia) for the drag-tastic Vista Queen: Disco Inferno pageant event on May 20. Alexia Bonet and CJ Grant host the evening, which begins at 6 p.m. Tickets to the pageant cost between $50 and $100. Visit trustus.org for more information.