FRIDAY, NOV. 8

43rd Annual Pelion Peanut Party
The City of Pelion invites you to 951 Pine St. for their 43rd Annual Pelion Peanut Party. Farmers in Pelion have been producing and harvesting peanuts for years, and this aptly-named festival features a craft show, parade, car show, military exhibits, peanut butter and jelly sandwich-eating contest, frozen T-shirt contest, fabulous festival food, and amusement rides for the whole family. This three-day festival runs from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and ends on Sunday evening. It is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/pelionpeanutparty for more information.

Wine On The River
The Lexington County Medical Center and the West Columbia Riverwalk (109 Alexander Rd.) present their Wine On The River event. Enjoy a memorable evening featuring live music from two different bands, fun activities, and a total culinary experience with unlimited food tastings and wine and craft beer pairings. This event is rain or shine, with all event areas tented/covered. Wine On The River runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and tickets cost $100. Visit tickets.coladaily.com for more information.

Mike Super
Renowned illusionist Mike Super brings his show to the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (7300 College Blvd.). Super is the only magician in history to win a live magic competition on primetime U.S. network television and be voted “America’s Favorite Mystifier.” His show is a sleight-of-hand journey that combines breathtaking illusions mixed with real human emotion. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., and tickets cost between $35 and $40. Visit harbisontheatre.org for more information.

SATURDAY, NOV. 9

Columbia Audubon Society Bird Walk
12,000 Year History Park (1120 Ft. Congaree Tr.) and the Columbia Audubon Society team up to bring you closer to the past with their “Through the Eyes of the First Carolinians” trail walk. Spot rare and beautiful birds with the help of the Audubon Society, and learn about how the first South Carolinians might have lived in the process. This event begins at 9 a.m. and is free to attend. Visit cayce12000years.com for more information.

Jamie Wright (concert)
Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St.), Upstate soul-jazz vocalist Jamie Wright and Columbia’s own Rod Foster & Company invite you to “A Night of Soul Grooves.” Expect to hear hits and classics by Chaka Khan, Anita Baker, Teddy Pendergrass, Gap Band, The Whispers, Michael Jackson, and many more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and showtime is 8 p.m. Admission is $30. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

Fall Festival
Springdale Baptist Church (357 Wattling Rd.) invites you to their Fall Festival. Enjoy live music, food, crafts, games, hayrides, and even hot air balloon rides. This event runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/Springdalebaptistsc for more information.

SUNDAY, NOV. 10

Liz Carter (concert)
Singer/songwriter Liz Carter performs a stripped-down acoustic set at Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center St.). Carter plays a mix of covers and originals from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/savagecraftaleworks for more information.

Prettier Than Matt (concert)
BOHO Pizza & Brew (2514 Augusta Hwy.) welcomes the popular local pop-rock group Prettier Than Matt. The band plays covers and originals starting at 3 p.m. This event is free to attend. Visit bohopizzaandbrew.com for more information.

TUESDAY, NOV. 12

Andy & Friends with Stefan Jackiw and Yoonah Kim (concert)
The Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (7300 College Blvd.) invites you to a special evening of daring classical music. Andy & Friends with Stefan Jackiw and Yoonah Kim. Celebrated pianist Andy Armstrong performs alongside Stefan Jackiw, one of America’s foremost violinists, and virtuosic clarinetist Yoonah Kim. This performance promises to be an intimate and engaging evening of exceptional chamber music. The SC Philharmonic provides accompaniment for this performance. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., and tickets cost between $35 and $40. Visit harbisontheatre.org for more information.

Music Bingo
Hazelwood Brewing (711 E. Main St.) invites you to their weekly Music Bingo night. Here’s how it works: The host plays music, and players mark off songs that appear on their bingo cards. Players can use a pen to mark off songs or put pieces on the fields. The first player to get five songs in a row wins. This event is free to attend and runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visit facebook.com/hazelwoodbeer for more information.

THURSDAY, NOV. 14

Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale
The Lake Murray Country Visitors Center (2184 N. Lake Dr.) invites you to their annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale. Browse through a wide selection of the best Lake Murray merchandise, including seasonal clothing, ornaments, and more, and keep an eye out for item discounts, attending local vendors, and more. This event is free to attend and runs from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit lakemurraycountry.com for more information.

Across the county line:

New Brookland Tavern (632 Harden St.) welcomes Stolen Gin to their stage on Friday, Nov. 8. Get ready for a high-wire evening of improvisational rock from a band that’s famous for never playing the same set twice. Showtime is 7 p.m., and admission is $17. Visit newbrooklandtavern.com for more information.

The Koger Center for the Arts (1051 Greene St.) and USC’s Betsy Blackmon Dance Company present the company’s Fall Concert on Friday, Nov. 8. Featured works include Act III of Petipa’s dramatic ballet La Bayadère, Corvidae by guest artist Colin Connor (Limón Dance Company), Essence de Femme and Momento Magico by Dwight Rhoden (of the Complexions Contemporary Ballet), and an original work by Senior Dance Instructor Olivia Waldrop. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., and tickets cost between $49.75 and $184.75. Visit kogercenterforthearts.com for more information.

The SC State Fairgrounds (1200 Rosewood Dr.) invites you to the Craftmen’s Christmas Classic starting on Friday, Nov. 8. The event runs through Sunday, Nov. 10, and features hundreds of craftsmen, artisans, and artists selling their wares. The aisles are full of thousands of gift, home décor, and outdoor items for that special someone or just for you. This event runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and admission is $8.99. Visit gilmoreshows.ticketspice.com for more information.

The Enoree River Winery (1650 Dusty Rd.) throws a low-key Sunday afternoon party with their Unpack The Porch event on Sunday, Nov. 10. Enjoy music from Tracey & Byron and grab a snack from the American Pies food truck on site. This event runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit enoreeriverwinery.com for more information.

Looking to brush up those drink-making skills? Smoked Restaurant (1643 Main St.) has you covered with their Cocktail Class on Sunday, Nov. 10. Consider this a Cocktail 101 crash course: Learn to craft cocktails at home, master shaking vs. stirring, elevate ice’s role, and embrace mixology essentials. This event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and costs $65 to participate. Visit smokedsc.com for more information.