Thursday — Oct. 6

The Tams

The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St) hosts the classic beach music band The Tams. Expect to hear hits like “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy”, “What Kind of Fool,” “I’ve Been Hurt” and “Untie Me.” Showtime is 6:30 p.m., and the show, part of the Lexington Live series, is free to attend. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Friday — Oct. 7

Phil Urban Presents: Elvis & Variety Show

Phil Urban brings his Elvis tribute show back to the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater (109 Alexander Rd.) for the first of this fall’s Rhythm on the River concerts. The kickoff to the autumnal run, which continues each Thursday in October, also features Elizabeth Urban. Concert starts at 6 p.m. and is free to attend, like all Rhythm on the River concerts. Find more info at facebook.com/rhythmontheriversc. [Online copy corrected.]

“Little Shop of Horrors” (musical)

Join On Stage Productions for a rendition of “Little Shop Of Horrors” at Alegria Dance Studio (1125 B Avenue in West Columbia): “Seymour Krelborn is a meek and dejected assistant at a floral shop who happens upon a strange plant, which he affectionately names ‘Audrey II’ after his crush at the shop. Little does he know that this strange and unusual plant will develop a soulful voice, and an unquenchable thirst for human blood.” The play runs through Oct. 8., and tickets cost between $16 and $20. Visit onstagesc.com for more information.

Fall Midlands Plant & Flower Festival

The State Farmer’s Market (3483 Charleston Hwy. in West Columbia) hosts the Fall Midlands Plant & Flower Festival. Shop for fall plants and flowers, gardening equipment, décor and seasonal produce. The festival goes from Oct. 7 to 9 and is free to attend. Parking is free as well. Visit agriculture.sc.gov for more information.

Willie Wells & Blue Ridge Mountain Grass (concert)

Join Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor (710 Meeting St. in West Columbia) for a performance by Willie Wells & Blue Ridge Mountain Grass. Enjoy an evening of country and bluegrass pickin’. Showtime is 8 p.m., and admission is a $10 donation. Visit billsmusicshop.com for more information.

Rod Harris Jr. (concert)

Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St. in West Columbia) and Grammy-nominated guitarist Rod Harris Jr. present “A Night Of Jazz Grooves.” Expect to hear classics and hits by George Benson, Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley, The Isley Brothers and more. Showtime is 8 p.m., and tickets cost $25. Dressy attire is required. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

Saturday — Oct. 8

Leather Crafting Class

Enjoy a day of customizing with Tandy Leather (823 State St. in West Columbia) as they teach a leather crafting class. The focus of this class is fedoras. Customize your own stylish hat courtesy of Tandy Leather. The class runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit cwcchamber.com for more information.

Meeting Street Artisan Market

Head over to the Interactive Art Park (425 Meeting St. in West Columbia) for the Meeting Street Artisan Market. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Support local vendors, interact with the unique sculptures throughout the park, and then head to State and Meeting Streets, and Court Avenue to continue shopping and dining. The market is free to attend and begins at 9:30 a.m. Visit facebook.com/meetingstreetartisanmarket for more information.

Civil Remedy (concert)

Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. in Cayce) hosts Civil Remedy. The band plays a mix of Southern rock, country, ‘90s alternative and ‘70s funk starting at 5 p.m., and the show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

Resurrection (concert)

Journey tribute band Resurrection returns to the Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St). Concert starts at 6 p.m. and costs $25 to attend. Find more info at  icehouseamphitheater.com

Chingy (concert)

St. Louis hip-hop artist Chingy comes to the Skyline Club (100 Lee St. in West Columbia). Expect to hear hits like “Right Thurr,” “Pullin’ Me Back,” “One Call Away” and many more. Showtime is 10 p.m., and tickets cost $20 for general admission and $60 for VIP table seating. Visit facebook.com/skylineclub803 for more information.

Sunday — Oct. 9

Woofstock ‘22

The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) hosts Woofstock ’22, a fundraiser for the HSPCA. Woofstock will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. with bands, brews, food trucks, vendors, and dogs. All proceeds from Woofstock will benefit the HSPCA and will be used to support their new local spay/neuter clinic. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more info.

Kyle Dills (concert)

Country singer/songwriter Kyle Dills performs at Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center St.). Dills will play a mix of cover tunes and originals starting at 5pm, and the show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/savagecraftaleworks for more information.

Wednesday — Oct. 12

Real Friends (concert)

New Brookland Tavern (122 State St.) hosts the Illinois pop-punk band Real Friends, along with With Confidence, The Home Team, and Taylor Acorn. Showtime is 6 p.m., and tickets are $28.50. Visit newbrooklandtaver.com for more information.

Across the County Line

S.C. State Fair

Head over to the State Fairgrounds (1200 Rosewood Dr. in Columbia) for another edition of the State Fair. Get ready for rides, live music, food and drink, arts and crafts vendors and much more. Visit scstatefair.org for more information on the event, which will be in town from Oct. 12 to 23.

Oktoberfest Columbia

Join the Incarnation Lutheran Church (3005 Devine St. in Columbia) Oct. 7-9 for its Oktoberfest celebration, back for the first time since 2019. Incarnation Lutheran Church offers an authentic German experience, with German beer, homemade German food and treats, and plenty of great entertainment for all ages. There will be two biergartens, live entertainment from real oompah bands and dancers, and a Kinderzone for the kids. Oktoberfest runs from 11am to 10pm and is free to attend. Visit oktoberfestcolumbia.com for more information.

Great American Whiskey Fair

Head over to 701 Whaley (701 Whaley St. in Columbia ) for the Great American Whiskey Fair on Oct. 7. The festival says it will have “a host of distilling luminaries, small producers, bartenders and enthusiasts [at] the largest whiskey tasting in the United States. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., and admission runs from $50 to $125. Visit experiencewhiskey.com for more information. 

The Elvis Imperials (concert)

Join the Newberry Opera House (1201 McKibben St.) for The Elvis Imperials on Oct. 7. The Imperials performed with Elvis Presley from 1969 to 19 72, recording classic gospel albums like Elvis’ Grammy-award-winning “How Great Thou Art.” Their many hits include “How Great Thou Art,” “Bread On The Water,” “He Touched Me,” “Trumpet Of Jesus,” “Praise The Lord,” “Lord of the Harvest,” “Let the Wind Blow,” “Stand By The Power” and many more. Showtime is 8 p.m., and tickets range from $45 to $55. Visit newberryoperahouse.com for more information.

Newberry Harvest Festival

The Enoree River Winery (1650 Dusty Rd.) hosts the 8th Annual Newberry Harvest Festival on Oct. 8. There will be live music, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors and much more. The festival begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m. Admission ranges from $10 to $35. Visit enoreeriverwinery.com for more information.