Friday — March 31

Lower Saluda Craft Beer Fest
Saluda Shoals Park (5605 Bush River Rd. in Columbia), in partnership with KW Beverage, hosts the Lower Saluda Craft Beer Fest. There will be more than 25 unique craft beers, live music, food trucks and more. The Beer Fest runs from 6 to 9 p.m., and tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the event. Visit icrc.net for more information.

Killer Beez (concert)
High energy variety band Killer Beez perform at Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. in Cayce). Expect to hear a mix of your favorite songs from the ‘70s, ‘80s and today. Showtime is 6 p.m., and the show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

Dragline Silk (concert)
Popular Columbia rock band Dragline Silk plays at Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center St. in West Columbia). Showtime is 7 p.m., and the band plays until 10 p.m. The show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/savagecraftaleworks for more information.

Ron Richardson (concert)
Join Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St. in West Columbia) and Ron Richardson & Friends for “The Sounds Of Soul.” Richardson and special guest vocalist Beth Inabinett perform hits and classics by Erykah Badu, Anthony Hamilton, The Isley Brothers, Jill Scott, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Chaka Khan and more. Showtime is 8 p.m., and tickets are $25. Dressy attire is required. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

Davis & Bradley (concert)
Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor (710 Meeting St. in West Columbia) hosts a performance by Davis & Bradley. Enjoy an evening of bluegrass, country and gospel starting at 8 p.m. Admission is a $10 donation. Visit billsmusicshop.com for more information.

Saturday — April 1

Adult Easter Egg Hunt
If you’re looking for a little different Saturday night activity, head over to Clinton Sease Farms (382 Olde Farm Rd.) with your basket and a flashlight for an Adult Easter Egg Hunt. Enjoy two complimentary adult beverages, heavy hors d’oeuvres, photo opportunities with the Easter bunny, music from DJ Ronnie Lane and more. The Adult Easter Egg Hunt begins at 6:30 p.m., and admission is $55. Visit clintonseasefarm.com for more information.

Gentri: The Gentleman Trio (concert)
The Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (7300 College Street in Irmo) hosts Gentri: “Gentri features three tenacious tenors: Brad Robins, Casey Elliot, and Bradley Quinn Lever, along with award-winning composer, arranger and producer Stephen Nelson. Three of their full-length albums have reached No. 1 on various Billboard charts. They are known to share the stage with a host of other talents such as Kristin Chenoweth, Alfie Boe, Idina Menzel, and legendary rock bands Journey, Blondie, and One Republic.” Showtime is 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $50. Visit harbisontheatre.org for more information.

Chris Taylor (concert)
The Skyline Club (100 Lee St.) and Warhorse National present country artist Chris Taylor. Showtime is 10 p.m., and doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door and $20 for VIP seating. Visit facebook.com/skylineclub803 for more information.

Sunday — April 2

Dining on the Dam
If you’re looking for a good Sunday date idea, head over to the Lake Murray dam. Enjoy catered food from Southern Way Catering, live music by The Hitmen, an open bar with cocktails, beer, wine, and other beverages, and a view of the sunset from the dam. The dinner begins at 5 p.m., and admission is $150. Visit for more information.

Monday — April 3

Wiki
New York rapper Wiki performs at New Brookland Tavern (122 State St. in West Columbia ). For this show, Wiki is joined by AKAI Solo and Papo2004. Showtime is 7 p.m., and tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Visit newbrooklandtavern.com for more information.

Thursday — April 6

Under the Sun
Columbia cover band Under The Sun plays at the Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) for the first spring entry in the Town of Lexington’s free Lexington Live concert series. Expect to hear country, pop, classic rock, and 90’s rock. Showtime is 6:30 p.m., and the show is free to attend. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Flashlight Egg Hunt
Grab the kids, a flashlight and a basket and head over to Melvin Park (370 A Eptings Camp Rd. in Chapin) for an after-dark Flashlight Egg Hunt. There will be more than 10,000 eggs to find. This event is for children ages 1-12, and admission is $3 in advance and $5 the day of the event. Check-in is at 7 p.m., and the hunt begins at 8 p.m. Visit icrc.net for more information.

Across the County Line

Paul Thorn (Concert)
Country, gospel and Americana singer Paul Thorn performs at the Newberry Opera House (1201 McKibben St.). Showtime is 8 p.m., and all tickets are $70. Visit newberryoperahouse.com for more information.

Columbia International Festival
The State Fairgrounds (1200 Rosewood Dr.) hosts the Columbia International Festival April 1-2: “The Columbia International Festival showcases the music, culture, food and performing arts of the various cultures, nationalities, races and language groups represented in South Carolina. The event brings all of the area’s international communities together to build better community/race relations between various ethnic/cultural/language groups and with the South Carolina community at large.” The festival is free to attend. Visit cifonline.org for more information.

First Sunday
Visit the SC State Museum (301 Gervais St.) on April 2 and take advantage of the First Sunday program. Admission on the first Sunday of every month is $1, and that includes four floors of South Carolina art, cultural history, natural history and science/technology, including the Boeing Observatory and the Robert B. Arial Collection of Historical Astronomy located on the fourth floor. For an additional $5, guests can enjoy a planetarium show or a 4D theater movie. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. Visit scmuseum.org for more information.

Dinner & Dialogue
Head over to the Columbia Museum of Art (1515 Main St.) for a special Dinner & Dialogue session on April 2. This Ramadan-centered event will feature panelists Imam Omar Shaheed of Masjid (Mosque) As-Salaam, Islamic school educator Afroz Habib, and Akif Aydin of Atlantic Institute SC engage in dialogue with CMA Curator of Education Glenna Barlow about the significance of the holy month for Muslims across the world and the principles that it embodies. The dialogue begins at 6:30 p.m., and the dinner begins at sunset. Dinner is $18, $15 for students and $5 for children under age 6. Visit columbiamuseum.org for more information.

The Kid Laroi (concert)
Australian singer and rapper The Kid Laroi hits Colonial Life Arena (801 Lincoln St.) on April 2 as part of the Bleed For You tour. Expect to hear hits like “Without You,” “Stay” and many more. Showtime is 8 p.m., and tickets cost between $23 and $57. Visit coloniallifearena.com for more information.