FRIDAY, MAY 30  

Interstellar Echoes: A Tribute to Pink Floyd (concert)
The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) welcomes one of the South’s best tribute bands, Interstellar Echoes: A Tribute to Pink Floyd. Expect to hear Floyd hits and classics like “Money,” “Comfortably Numb,” “Wish You Were Here” and more, all delivered in note-perfect versions with a dazzling laser light show. Showtime is 6 p.m. and admission is $25. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.  

Corks & Kayaks
Saluda Shoals Park (5605 Bush River Rd.) invites you to their “Corks & Kayaks” event. Enjoy a guided paddle along the scenic Saluda River and learn about the area’s natural beauty. After the paddle, unwind with a wine tasting featuring a selection of fine wines. As a special keepsake, participants receive a complimentary wine glass. This event is for ages 21 and up and is for all kayak skill levels. It runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and admission costs between $47 and $94. Visit icrc.net/event/corks-kayaks-0 for more information.

Civil Remedy (concert)
Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.) hosts an outdoor concert by the veteran Columbia rockers Civil Remedy. This full-band set features a mix of covers and originals and runs from 6 to 10 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

SATURDAY, MAY 31

Lexington County Ag + Art Festival
Horse Sense Tack & Feed (1407 S. Lake Dr.) hosts the 2025 Lexington County Ag + Art Festival. Shop for produce, meat and dairy from more than 40 local farmers, growers and vendors. Enjoy live music, bring the kids for free games and grab some grub from one of the food trucks on site. This event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit  facebook.com/horsesenseyeske for more information.

The Market At Icehouse
The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) hosts The Market At Icehouse. This is a farmer/grower and local artisan market that fosters a community-friendly atmosphere in which to promote, support and encourage local production. Come join your friends and learn about eating fresh produce, supporting local artists and the Certified SC program. The Market At Icehouse runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Play That Band (concert)
Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St.) welcomes the popular group, Play That Band, for “A Night Of Soul Jazz Grooves.” Expect to hear funky hits and classics from smooth jazz to R&B, and some vocal magic from the Play That Band. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and showtime is 8 p.m. Admission is $30. Dressy attire is required. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

SUNDAY, JUNE 1

Summer Reading Kickoff Party
The Batesburg-Leesville Branch Library (203 Armory St.) launches the Lexington County Library’s Summer Reading program with a Kickoff Party. Enjoy fun stories, creative activities and delicious treats as the kids begin their summer reading journey.  Make sure to sign up for Summer Reading before you go with the Beanstack Tracker App. This event is free to attend and begins at 2 p.m. Visit lexcolibrary.com for more information.

Sunday Crawfish Boil 
Homeland Craft Beer & Wine (103 Main St.) invites you to their Sunday Crawfish Boil.  The rare, tasty one-night-only event comes courtesy of the South Carolina Crawfish Company, which will fire up the pots and serve out piled-high plates of their famous crawfish boil. This event kicks off at 4 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m. Crawfish is $9.99 per pound. Visit facebook.com/homelandcraftbeer for more information.

MONDAY, JUNE 2

Well Written: Write Club
The Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library (1500 Augusta Rd.) hosts their weekly “Well Written: Write Club” meeting. Bring your notebook, laptop or whatever you like to write with, and take advantage of a calm, collaborative environment where you can write without distraction. The club meeting begins at 6 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit lexcolibrary.com for more information.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4

Tokyo Joe (concert)
Popular local band Tokyo Joe plays a set at O’Hara’s Public House (131 E. Main St.). The trio shakes things up by playing hits and classics unplugged. This fully acoustic set starts at 7:15 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit tokyojoeband.com for more information.


THURSDAY, JUNE 5

Carabosse and the Curse of Sleeping Beauty
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (7300 College Blvd.) and The Palmetto Conservatory of Dance present a remarkable program called “Carabosse and the Curse of Sleeping Beauty.” This ballet is a classic tale of Princess Aurora, cursed by the dark fairy Carabosse, and her subsequent slumber until a prince breaks the spell. This performance features the students of Palmetto Conservatory, professional dancers from Palmetto Ballet Theatre and other guest artists, with choreography by Simone Cuttino. Showtime is 3 p.m. and tickets cost between $10 and $20. Visit harbisontheatre.org for more information.

Across the county line

Fast-rising indie-rocker Colton Beasley performs at Carolina Ale House (277 Columbiana Dr.) on Friday, May 30. Beasley, a talented singer, songwriter and guitarist, performs a mix of covers and originals beginning at 6:30 p.m. and running until 9:30 p.m., including his newest single, the hard-rocking “Fairweather Friends.” This show is free to attend. Visit coltonbeasleymusic.com for more information.

New Brookland Tavern (632 Harden St.) invites you to a face-melting night of hardcore metal on Friday, May 30. Enjoy sets from local and regional metal bands Agonize, Skin You Alive, Backslide and Gnasher. Showtime is 7 p.m. and Savannah, Ga.’s Agonize headlines the show. Admission is $5 in advance and $12 at the door. Visit newbrooklandtavern.com for more information.

The Senate (1022 Senate St.) hosts a unique event on Saturday, May 31. You might have played bingo before, but Bingo Loco is an entirely different game. Bingo Loco is a three-hour interactive stage show that features dance-offs, rave rounds, lip sync battles, throwback anthems, confetti showers and door prizes. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and showtime is 7 p.m. This is an all-ages event. Visit thesenatecolumbia.com for more information.

Columbia jazz guitarist and bandleader Terence Young presents “The Icons Of Soul” at the Newberry Opera House (1201 McKibben St.) on Saturday, May 31. Young leads his band, The Terence Young Experience, through a set of classics by Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, Frankie Beverly, Prince and more. Young has shared the stage with Babyface, Charlie Wilson and Roberta Flack, so he knows what classic soul should sound like. Showtime is 8 p.m. and tickets cost between $45 and $55. Visit newberryoperahouse.com for more information.

Bring the family to Ridge Spring Town Plaza on W. Main St. on Sunday, June 1, for the Ridge Spring Farmer’s Market. Local farmers gather to offer fresh produce, along with plants perfect for home gardens and landscaping. It’s a great opportunity to connect directly with farmers and learn more about where our food comes from. The market is free to attend and runs from 8 a.m. to noon. Visit ridgespringsc.com for more information.