Things to do in Lexington County.
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Taylor Austin Dye (concert)
Head to the Skyline Club (100 Lee St. in West Columbia) for a performance by rising country singer/songwriter Taylor Austin Dye. Dye will play a two hour set starting at 10pm. Doors open at 6 p.m., and tickets are $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the show and $50 for VIP seating. Visit facebook.com/skylineclub803 for more information.
Foodies Food & Culture Festival
The Barnyard Flea Market (4414 Augusta Rd.) is the site for the Foodies Food and Culture Fest, which runs June 23-25: “Discover the flavors of the world as you sample an array of cuisines from diverse cultures, all in one place. From savory to sweet, they have it all! Indulge in your favorite dishes and explore new tastes as you connect with people from all walks of life.” The festival begins at 1 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m. Admission is free. Visit barnyardfleamarkets.com/Lexington/ for more information.
Carter Lybrand (concert)
Join country singer/songwriter Carter Lybrand for a performance at Tee’d Up (1605 N. Lake Dr.). Lybrand will be playing a mix of covers and originals starting at 7 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit carterlybrand.com for more information.
Levi Lowrey (concert)
Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. in Cayce) continues its Nashville Nights concert series with a performance by country singer-songwriter Levi Lowrey. Lowrey, who has both co-written hits for and played with the Zac Brown Band, performs starting at 6 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.
Killer Beez & Friends (concert)
Enjoy an evening of classic rock and pop favorites at Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) as the Killer Beez take the stage. The band covers four decades of hits, and they’ll have some special guests on stage for this show, a fundraiser for the Garry Rozier for Sheriff campaign, begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.
Springdale Summerfest
Grab the kids and head over to Felton C. Benton Park (2915 Platt Springs Rd. ) for the Springdale Summerfest event. Enjoy a golf cart parade, free food and family entertainment, with a fireworks display to end the night. The family fun starts at 7 p.m., and this event is free to attend. Visit springdalesc.com for more information.
Family Day
The Lexington County Museum (231 Fox St.) invites you and the family to attend its annual Family Day. This event will feature children’s activities such as playing with historic games and toys and learning about life during the colonial period in Lexington County. Children will get to learn about everyday activities in the colonial and antebellum period, such as indigo dyeing. This event is free to attend and runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit lexingtoncountymuseum.org for more information.
Fishing Clinic
Need to brush up on your angling technique? The state Department of Natural Resources has got you covered. Head over to the Lexington Wildlife Chapter (3225 Emanuel Church Rd.) for a day of advice and tips from some of the best fishers around. The clinic will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit dnr.sc.gov for more information.
The Market at Icehouse
Head over to the Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) for the Market At Icehouse: “The Town of Lexington Farmers Market is primarily intended as a farmer/grower and local artisans market that uses a community-friendly atmosphere to promote, support and encourage local production, while educating citizens on the benefits of eating local, fresh produce and supporting local artists and the Certified SC program.” The market is free to attend and runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes food trucks and live music. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.
Secrets (concert)
Don’t miss the veteran American metalcore/post-hardcore band Secrets at New Brookland Tavern (122 State St. in West Columbia). The band is joined by For The Fallen Dreams, VRSTY and Nerv. Showtime is 7 p.m., and tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit newbrooklandtavern.com for more information.
Family Fun Night
Bring the kids to O’Hara’s Public House (131 E. Main St.) for its weekly Family Fun Night. Enjoy free balloon animals and a free dessert with every kids meal. Family Fun Night runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Visit oharas-public-house.com for more information.
Wag Summer Fest
Leash up the dog and head over to Phillips Market Center (117 Ballard Ct. in West Columbia) for the Wag Summer Fest. Enjoy a day with your pet and be surrounded by other dog lovers seeking treats, games and fun in the sun. The Wag Summer Fest runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit phillipsmarketcenter.com for more information.
Aunt Pearlie Sue (concert)
The Newberry Opera House (1201 McKibben St.) presents a performance by Anita Singleton-Prather, AKA Aunt Pearlie Sue, on June 23. Singleton-Prather is the founder and artistic director of the musical performance group Gullah Kinfolk Traveling Theater. Master storyteller, educator, and performer, Ms. Singleton-Prather will entertain and educate the citizens of Newberry about Gullah culture on the coast of South Carolina through her character Aunt Pearlie Sue. Showtime is 6pm and tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students. Visit newberryoperahouse.com for more information.
Dom Flemons (concert)
The Columbia Museum of Art (1515 Main St.) concludes season two of its More Than Rhythm concert-and-conversation series with a performance by Dom Flemons on June 23. The Grammy-award-winning Flemons is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, actor, music scholar, historian, and record collector. Flemons and series host Dr. Birgitta Johnson will have an hour-long conversation starting at 7 p.m., and Flemons will perform at 8 p.m. The show is free to attend. Visit columbiamuseum.org for more information.
American Bulge
The Comedy House (2768 Decker Blvd. in Columbia) changes things upJune 24 with a non-comedy performance. Welcome the red-hot American Bulge male dance revue to Columbia. Leave the kids at home and enjoy an evening of the hottest dancing around. Showtime is 7 p.m., and admission is $23.82. Visit comedyhouse.us for more information.
Miss South Carolina Pageant
Enjoy the final night of the Miss South Carolina Pageant at the Township Auditorium (1703 Taylor St. in Columbia) on June 24. Watch as South Carolina’s most outstanding women compete for this once-in-a-lifetime title. The pageant final begins at 8:30 p.m., and all tickets are $79.50. Visit thetownship.org for more information.
“Dear Evan Hansen” (musical)
Join the Koger Center for the Arts (1051 Greene St. in Columbia) on June 28 for the opening night of the award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen.” The show features a book by Tony Award winner Steven Levenson, a score by Grammy, Tony and Academy Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and direction by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets range from $38-$88. The show’s stay in Columbia continues through July 2. Visit kogercenterforthearts.com for more information.
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