Friday – June 21

Off The Dock Block Party

Head over to Clark St. in Chapin for the Off The Dock Block Party. This summer block party includes live music, food, drink and family-friendly fun. The Off The Dock Block Party runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit chapinsc.com for more information.

Nashville Nights: Kenny Foster (concert)

Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. in Cayce) continues their Nashville Nights concert series with a performance from rising country artist Kenny Foster. The show kicks off with a local opener at 6 p.m., followed by Nashville Nights series host Michael Haney. Foster plays at around 9 p.m., and Steel Hands has Nashville Nights Iced Tea Ale on tap and a special Music-City-style menu with hot chicken sandwiches and brisket. This show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

Mountain Blessing (concert)

Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor (710 Meeting St. in West Columbia) welcomes Mountain Blessing. The Mount Airy, NC group plays a mix of bluegrass and gospel from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $10, and the snack bar will be open. Visit billsmusicshop.com for more information.

Saturday – June 22

Colonial Forts Tour

12,000 Year History Park (1120 Fort Congaree Trl. in Cayce) hosts another Colonial Forts walking tour. Meet up at the Cayce Tennis Center and take a stroll through history. Walk to the site of Fort Congaree and hear its intriguing stories, and delve into the struggles of the Deerskin Economy, then travel forward in time to Fort Congaree and Fort Granby. The tour is about 2 hours long and begins at 11 a.m. This event is free to attend. Visit cayce12000years.com for more information.

Springdale Summer Fest

Head over to Felton C. Benton Park (1104 Lee Cir.) for the Springdale Summer Fest. Bring your lawn chairs, enjoy the annual golf cart parade, hear live music from Robbie Cockrell, and dive into a day of family fun. This event begins at 7 p.m. is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/TownofSpringdaleSC for more information.

The Market at Icehouse

Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) hosts The Market at Icehouse. The Market is intended as a farmer/grower market that uses a community-friendly atmosphere to promote, support, and encourage local food production while educating citizens on the benefits of eating fresh produce and supporting the Certified SC program. The Market opens at 9 a.m. and is free to attend. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Anthony David (concert)

Singer/songwriter Anthony David and Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St. in West Columbia) invite you to enjoy “An Intimate Evening of Songs.” Expect to hear David’s chart-topping soul-jazz hits, including “Booed Up,” “4evermore,” “Something About You,” “Words,” “Love Out Loud,” and more. David performs two shows on Saturday, one at 5:30 p.m. and one at 8:30 p.m. Admission for each show is $49. Dressy attire is required. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

Sunday – June 23

Carolina Bluegrass Style (concert)

Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center St. in West Columbia) hosts a performance from Carolina Bluegrass Style. The combo plays classic, old-school “bluegrass done right” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/savagecraftaleworks for more information.

2nd Annual Flea Market

Flora & Fauna Marketplace (4773 Sunset Blvd.) hosts their 2nd annual flea market. Browse through the offerings of more than 30 vendors selling art, jewelry, oddities and more, enjoy culinary delights from the Jazz It Up Mobile Bistro, live music, photo opportunities, and more. This event runs from noon to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/floraandfaunamarketplace for more information.

Tuesday – June 25

Music Bingo

Hazelwood Brewing Company (711 E. Main St.) hosts their weekly Music Bingo night. The game is simple: Your card has 25 squares filled with song titles & artists. The host announces the music round & then starts to play the music. Your job is to listen carefully and cross the songs & artist off your card. Fill out 5 in a row and that’s bingo. This event is free to attend and runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visit facebook.com/hazelwoodbeer for more information.

Thursday – June 27

Meeting Street Artisan Market

Interactive Arts Park (425 Meeting St. in West Columbia) hosts the Meeting Street Artisan Market. Support local vendors, interact with the unique sculptures throughout the park, and then head to State and Meeting Streets, and Court Avenue to continue shopping and dining. The market runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/MeetingStreetArtisanMarket for more information.

Across The County Line

Morning Yoga

The Columbia Museum of Art (1515 Main St.) invites you to Boyd Plaza on Friday, June 21 for a gentle Morning Yoga session. The session, taught by Andre Drummond, is for those who want to practice at a slower pace to support movement patterns, mindfulness and overall wellbeing. The class can be taken on a mat or sitting in a chair; both will be provided. Morning Yoga runs from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., and is free to attend, though registration is required. Visit columbiamuseum.org for more information.

Friday Night Laser Lights

Bring the kids to the SC State Museum (301 Gervais St.) for Friday Night Laser Lights on Friday, June 21. Enjoy special shows featuring lasers choreographed to iconic music inside the museum’s 55ft digital dome BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Planetarium, including songs by Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, and The Beatles. There will also be a cash bar and food trucks on site. Friday Night Laser Lights runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and admission is $12, $10 with a museum membership. Visit scmuseum.org for more information.

Columbia Shrimp & Grits Festival

Columbia’s Shrimp & Grits Festival hits Seawell’s (1125 Rosewood Dr.) on Saturday, June 22. Area restaurants and caterers will compete, and one restaurant will be named “Columbia’s Best Shrimp & Grits” by a panel of judges. There will also be a winner in the “People’s Choice” division. Tickets start at $45 and include unlimited shrimp & grits samples from restaurant participants, live music and opportunities for door prizes and more. This event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visit columbiafoodtours.com for more information.

Spose (comedy)

The New Brookland Tavern (632 Harden St.) brings the Portland, ME comedy-rapper Spose (aka Ryan Peters) to Columbia on Tuesday, June 25. The hip-hop mix-tape master plays after a set from opening act Rigometrics at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18. Visit newbrooklandtavern.com for more information.

Rent (play)

The Ritz Theatre (1511 Main St.) and the Newberry Community Players bring the famous production “Rent” to Newberry on Thursday, June 27th. “In the late 1980s and early 1990s, friends in Manhattan’s East Village struggle to build the lives of their dreams. Pennilessness, drug abuse, HIV/AIDS, social tension, and political unrest, among other hardships, challenge the group physically and emotionally. Facing the problems head on, they make personal self-discoveries and find what really matters most in life.” Showtime is 7 p.m. and tickets are $15. Visit newberry-community-players.square.site for more information.