Friday – May 31

Member’s Night Out

The Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.) hosts the first of three member-appreciation events with Member’s Night Out. A Riverbanks membership means free daytime admission to the Zoo and Garden year-round, guest passes, discounts and a whole lot more. At Members Night Out, you can stroll through the Zoo and spot some of your favorite animals before the sun goes down and enjoy special members-only deals and activities for the whole family. This event runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free to attend for Riverbanks Zoo & Garden members. Visit riverbanks.org for more information.

The Best of Everything: A Tribute To Tom Petty (concert)

If you’re a Tom Petty fan, you’ll want to head over to the Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) for The Best of Everything. A local group made of up members of Tokyo Joe and The Root Doctors, the band plays classics like “Free Fallin’,” “Don’t Do Me Like That,” “American Girl” and many more, and you’ll see personal touches like Petty’s Rickenbacker Guitar and signature top hat. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $25. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Saturday – June 1

Jacob Webb & Phylicia Rae (concert)

Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St. in West Columbia) and bassists extraordinaire Jacob Webb & Phylicia Rae present “The Double Bass Experience.” This unique event features the duo’s own hit songs and classics by Musiq Soul Child, Joe, Earth Wind & Fire, The Gap Band and many more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and showtime is 8 p.m. Admission is $44. Dressy attire is required. Visit chayzloung.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.

Rhythm On The River (concert)

The West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater (109 Alexander Rd.) hosts the first Rhythm On The River concert of May. Enjoy a show from popular variety band Cash Money Experience from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., take the kids to the face-painting station or the selfie booth, and enjoy snacks from Dippin’ Dots courtesy of the CWC Jaycees. This event is free to attend. Visit cwcchamber.com for more information.

2024 Spring Festival

The FARM 1780 (117 Corley Mill Rd.) hosts their annual Spring Festival. In addition to farm-fresh food and drink, guests can enjoy flower crown and bouquet-making stations, a children’s play area, a Barnyard Bounce House, a selfie station, and a mobile petting zoo, along with live music from Mark Handy from noon to 3 p.m. This events runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tickets are $25. Visit thefarm1780.com for more information.

Lighten Up Frances (concert)

Savage Craft Ale Works presents the popular local rockers LUF (short for Lighten Up Francis). The band will play a lively mix of straight-ahead rock favorites from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/savagecraftaleworks for more information.

Sunday – June 2

Drift Jam: Flotilla Music Festival

If it’s June, that must mean it’s time for the Drift Jam festival at Lake Murray. The world’s largest floating music festival takes place just off of Spence Island on Lake Murray, with thousands of boats and tens of thousands of guests attending annually. This year’s live music lineup features A Thousand Horses, Prettier Than Matt, IMY2, Rut Spence and The Mixsress Madi Jo. Please arrive early and plan to tie up with other boats. This event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and sadly, the organizers have noted that this is the last ever Drift Jam, so don’t miss out. Visit driftjam.com for more information.

Tuesday – June 4

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 – June 5

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.

Open Mic Night

Normally, Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. in Cayce) presents musicians while you sit in the audience. But now they’re shining the spotlight on you. Steel Hands’ Open Mic Night invites you to get up onstage and give it a shot. The sound engineer is provided, but you’ll need to bring your own instrument. This event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is free to attend. If you would like to perform, check in with Tom Reke upon arrival. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

Across The County Line:

Aiken Music Fest

The Highfields Events Center (118 Gaston Rd. in Aiken) hosts another edition of the Aiken Music Fest on Saturday, June 1. The Music Fest is designed to celebrate top local talent by putting them on a concert with a touring headliner. This week, The Jamie McLean Band headlines with Will McRanie opening the show. This event runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and tickets are $15. Visit discoveraikencounty.com for more information.

2024 Brick Fest

If you’re a LEGO fanatic or have kids that are, you’ll want to head over to the SC State Fairgrounds (1200 Rosewood Dr.) for the 2024 Brick Fest convention. See the most life-size models made from tens of thousands of bricks, enjoy hands-on activities and attractions assembled for maximum family fun, meet colorful cosplayers or just dive into the giant 250,000 piece Brick Pit. The Fest will run Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets cost between $16.99 and $34.99. Visit brickfestlive.com for more information.

Unpack the Porch (concert)

The Enoree River Winery (1650 Dusty Rd. in Newberry) hosts another edition of their annual Spring concert series, “Unpack the Porch” on Sunday, June 2. Enjoy live music from Henry Brooks & The Bluegrass Remedy and food from Daddy’s Cookout. Sample wine by the glass or bottle, enjoy some snacks and relax outdoors. This event runs from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit noreeriverwinery.com for more information.

Longshot Odds (concert)

The New Brookland Tavern (632 Harden St.) brings Columbia punk-rockers Longshot Odds to their stage on Sunday, June 2. The band plays their mix of blazing tempos, pounding melodies, and more prog related elements starting at 6 p.m. with The Bastard Sons, Dial Drive and Lewis Turnout opening the show. Admission is $10. Visit newbrooklandtavern.com for more information.

Jazz Party at the Aristocrat

The Aristocrat (1001 Washington St.) presents Jazz Party at the Aristocrat on Thursday, June 6. The Amos Hoffman Trio plays a set up front then guest musicians are invited to sit in and jam the night away. This event runs from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit thearistocratsc.com for more information.