Stay Here, Play Here: Things to do in Lexington County for the week of May 23

Posted 5/23/24

Things to do this weekend!

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Stay Here, Play Here: Things to do in Lexington County for the week of May 23

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Friday – May 24

 

Landslide (concert)

The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) hosts a performance by Landslide, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Expect to hear hits and classics like “Dreams,” “Go Your Own Way,” “Little Lies,” “The Chain” and songs from the band members’ solo careers, delivered in versions faithful to the originals. Showtime is 6 p.m. and tickets are $17. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

 

One Step Ahead (concert)

Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor (710 Meeting St. in West Columbia) presents a show from the Columbia variety band One Step Ahead. Normally Bill’s sticks to country, bluegrass and gospel performers, but One Step Ahead is a lively variety band, so there should be plenty of pop and rock hits on the set list, as well. Showtime is 8 p.m. and admission is a $10 donation. Visit billsmusicshop.com for more information.

 

Saturday – May 25

 

Strawberry Pick & Play

Grab the kids and head over to Clinton Sease Farm (382 Olde Farm Rd.) for their Strawberry Pick & Play event. Your ticket includes a wagon ride to the strawberry patch, plenty of time to pick your  own berries, a visit with the farm animals, playgrounds, an obstacle course, a jellybean maze and a strawberry activity pack. This event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and admission is $15. Visit clintonseasefarm.com for more information.

 

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.

 

ChaVonne Campbell w/ TreSounds (concert)

Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St. in West Columbia) hosts a performance by vocalist ChaVonne Campbell and the TreSounds Band. Expect to hear hits and classics by James Brown, Bruno Mars, Mary J. Blige, Chris Stapleton, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Toni Braxton, Prince, Beyonce, Shania Twain, Fantasia and more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., showtime is 8 p.m., and admission is $30. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

 

Civil Remedy (concert)

Popular local group Civil Remedy plays at LJ’s Par & Grill (381 Pilgrim Church Rd.). The band plays a mix of Southern rock, ‘90s alternative and ‘70s funk starting at 7:30 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/CivilRemedyMusic for more information.

 

 

Monday – May 27

 

Woodstock

Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. in Cayce) hosts their Woodstock event. Kick things off at 10 a.m. with a Baby Goat Yoga session, browse through the wares of arts and crafts vendors, enjoy live music from Chris Reed, Prettier Than Matt, Sam & Illia and Albatross, and of course there will be plenty of craft brews on hand. This event is free to attend and runs until 9 p.m. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

 

 

Tuesday – May 28

 

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.

 

Wednesday – May 29

 

Tokyo Joe (concert)

O’Hara’s Public House (131 E. Main St.) hosts the popular local rock band Tokyo Joe as part of the group’s weekly residency. Relax after a long workday with a cold beverage and your favorite hits and classics. The show runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/oharasph for more information.

 

Thursday – May 30

 

Book Club

The Gilbert-Summit Branch Library (405 Broad St.) hosts their weekly Book Club night. Refresh your reading list with recommendations from other book club participants and vote for next month’s book selection. The book club runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit lexcolibrary.com for more information.

 

Mark Rapp (concert)

Trumpeter, composer and bandleader Mark Rapp performs a special Thursday show at Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St. in West Columbia). Rapp and his Funktet perform a program called “Motown Meets Jazz,” which will feature jazzed-up versions of hits by The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Rick James, and The Temptations, along with material by The Beatles, Cannonball Adderley, Tears for Fears, Madonna and more. Doors open at 6 p.m., and showtime is 7 p.m. Admission is $30. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

 

 

Across the County Line

 

Runaway Gin (concert)

The New Brookland Tavern (632 Harden St.) welcomes Runaway Gin on Friday, May 24. The band, a Phish tribute group, will take on the band’s jam-heavy but likable progressive rock sound starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $15. Visit newbrooklandtavern.com for more information.

 

Flashback Funk Fest (concert)

If you’re a fan of ‘80s funk music, you’ll want to head over to the Township Auditorium (1703 Taylor St.) on Friday, May 24 for the Flashback Funk Fest. Enjoy performances by Midnight Star, Confunkshun, Brick, and the show’s headliner, Morris Day & The Time. It will be a night of classic funk hits like “Jungle Love,” “Freak-A-Zoid,” “Electric Lady,” and many more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost between $61 and $152. Visit thetownship.org for more information.

 

Memorial Day Parade

The city of Aiken hosts a Memorial Day parade on Saturday, May 25. Bring the family and join the parade route along Laurens St. SW and Park Ave. There will be festive floats, patriotic music and plenty of things for the family to see. The parade is free to attend and begins at 10 a.m. Visit aikencountyveterans.org for more information.

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