Friday — April 21

Copeland (concert)

New Brookland Tavern (122 State St. in West Columbia) hosts Florida emo band Copeland as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of its “Beneath Medicine Tree” album. The band will play the album in its entirety. Showtime is 7 p.m., and tickets cost between $25 and $100. Visit newbrooklandtavern.com for more information. 

Gena Chambers (concert)

Join Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St. in West Columbia) and singer Gena Chambers invite you to an “’80s Soul Party.” Expect to hear hits and classics by Teena Marie, Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Evelyn "Champagne King," Regina Belle, Karyn White and more. Showtime is 7 p.m., and tickets are $25. Dressy attire is required. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information. 

Saturday — April 22

Kinetic Derby Day

Head over to the Meeting Street Artisan Market (corner of State St. and Meeting St.) for an exciting event, Kinetic Derby Day: “The streets of West Columbia will be filled with art, soapbox racing, and an obstacle course with thousands of people gathering together for the third annual Kinetic Derby Day. The event spurs creative thinking, competition, and family fun as teams come together to build unusual vehicles and awe-inspiring art installations.” This event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit kineticderbyday.com for more information. 

Bark to the Park

Saluda Shoals Park (5605 Bush River Rd. in Columbia) and Pawmetto Lifeline host Bark To The Park,” a fundraiser to help homeless pets. Saluda Shoals Park is expecting more than 800 people to come out for half-mile to two-mile walks with their pets followed by an After-Pawty with craft beer and live music. Registration is $40, $25 for children ages 12 and under. This event begins at 10 a.m. Visit icrc.net for more information. 

Steel Paws Benefit

Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. in Cayce) hosts its annual Steel Paws benefit event: “Steel Paws, a charitable mission launched by Steel Hands Brewing in April 2022, was inspired by a critical need in the community. The program is on mission to provide year-round support for canine initiatives through fundraising events and distribution of Steel Paws Wheat Ale, a benefit beer.” Enjoy a day of live music, special guest appearances, live canine demonstrations, and more. Proceeds raised will go towards critical protective gear and supplies for police K-9s where funding is not available. The event is free to attend and begins at 1 p.m. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information. 

Pete Henry (concert)

Singer-songwriter Pete Henry performs at O’Hara’s Public House (131 E Main St.). Henry will perform a mix of covers and originals starting at 7 p.m. The show is free to attend. Visit oharas-public-house.com for more information. 

Schoolboy Johnny (concert)

Join Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center St. in West Columbia) for a performance by Schoolboy Johnny, a Bad Company tribute act. You can expect to hear classics like “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Bad Company,” “Can’t Get Enough” and more. Showtime is 7 p.m., with Interstate Exiles opening. This show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/savagecraftaleworks for more information. 

Record Store Day

Scratch N’ Spin Records (513 12th St. in West Columbia) hosts its annual Record Store Day event. The holiday, designed to celebrate independent brick-and-mortar record stores, brings hundreds of limited-edition vinyl releases to stores all over the country, and Scratch N’ Spin is celebrating with live music from local acts Candy Coffins, Bones Hamilton, and Colton Beasley. The store opens at 8 a.m. and the event is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/scratchnspinofficial/ for more information.

Sunday — April 23

Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra (concert)

The Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra and the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Tech (7300 College St. in Irmo) present “Old World and New World.” This performance contrasts the works of the old masters, Mozart and Bach, with one of the most cherished and popular works by a new age classical composer, Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 "From the New World." Showtime is 3:30 p.m., and the concert is free to attend. Visit harbisontheatre.org for more information. 

Brooks Herring (concert)

Singer-songwriter Brooks Herring performs at Hazelwood Brewing (711 E. Main St.). Herring will perform a mix of covers and originals starting at 3 p.m. The event is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/hazelwoodbeer for more information. 

Yoga and a Picnic

The FARM 1780 (1127 Corley Mill Rd.) hosts Yoga and a Picnic. There will be a 45-minute yoga class taught by Caroline Whisennant followed by a picnic, which includes cheese and charcuterie, farm-fresh vegetables and fruit, roasted carrot hummus, and more. The yoga class begins at 11:30 a.m., and tickets are $35. Visit thefarm1780.com for more information. 

Thursday — April 27

Prettier Than Matt (concert)

Popular Columbia pop group Prettier Than Matt performs at the Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) as part of the Town of Lexington’s free Lexington Live concert series. Showtime is 6:30 p.m., and the show is free to attend. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Across the County Line

Styx (concert)

Iconic classic rock band Styx performs at the Township Auditorium (1703 Taylor St. in Columbia) on April 21 as part of its 2023 world tour. Expect to hear hits like “Lady,” “Too Much Time On My Hands,” “Mr. Roboto” and many more. Showtime is 8 p.m. and tickets cost between $69.50 and $99.50. Visit thetownship.org for more information.

Monster Jam

Enjoy an afternoon of monster truck mayhem at Colonial Life Arena (801 Lincoln St. in Columbia) with the revved-up Monster Jam Arena Championship Series on April 22. You’ll see popular trucks like Grave Digger, ThunderROARus, Just Get-Er-Done, Monster Mutt Dalmatian, Megalodon Dragon and more. Showtime is 1 p.m., and tickets cost between $25 and $60. Visit coloniallifearena.com for more information. 

Little Big Town (concert)

Country superstars Little Big Town perform at Township Auditorium (1703 Taylor St. in Columbia) on April 22. Expect to hear hits like “Little White Church,” “Pontoon,” “Day Drinking,” “Girl Crush” and many more. Carter Faith opens the show, which begins at 8 p.m. Tickets cost between $32 and $417 for VIP packages. Visit thetownship.org for more information. 

Janet Jackson (concert)

Iconic pop and R&B singer Janet Jackson performs at Colonial Life Arena (801 Lincoln St. in Columbia) on April 25 as part of her Together Again tour. Expect to hear hits like “What Have You Done For Me Lately,” “Rhythm Nation,” “That’s The Way Love Goes” and more. Special guest Ludacris opens the show, which begins at 7:45 p.m. Tickets cost between $20 and $300 for floor seats. Visit coloniallifearena.com for more information. 

Live in the Lobby Jazz

The Koger Center for the Arts (1051 Greene St. in Columbia) continues its Live In The Lobby Jazz series with a performance by New Orleans trumpeter and vocalist Jeremy Davenport on April 25. He’ll play songs from the Great American Songbook starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost between $8 and $23. Visit kogercenterforthearts.com for more information.