FRIDAY, AUG. 30

Josh Greene & Riverside (concert)
Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor (710 Meeting St. West Columbia) hosts a concert from the North Carolina band, Josh Greene & Riverside. The group plays a lively mix of rock, country and Americana from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $15. Visit billsmusicshop.com for more information.

Reggie Graves & Jazz Theory (concert)
Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St. West Columbia) and guitarist/bandleader Reggie Graves present “An Evening of Soulful Rhythms.” Expect Graves and his band, Jazz Theory, to perform hits and classics by Incognito, Stevie Wonder, Jacob Webb, Kool & The Gang, Norman Brown, Prince, George Benson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Luther Vandross and more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and showtime is 8 p.m. Admission is $30. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

Taylor Nation (concert)
Bummed because you couldn’t get tickets to Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour? Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St. Lexington) might have the next best thing, and it’s a lot less expensive. Taylor Nation, a live Taylor Swift tribute band, takes on Taylor’s hits (and looks) from the country-infused melodies of the early albums to the chart-topping pop hits that followed. Relive the magic of Taylor Swift's music from start to finish starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $26. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

His & Hers (concert)
Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. Cayce) has wrapped up their “Nashville Nights” Summer concert series, so more local and regional talent can take the stage. The acoustic duo His & Hers is up first, playing a stripped-down set of covers and originals from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

SATURDAY, AUG. 31

Chapin Labor Day Festival & Parade
The Town of Chapin invites you to their annual Labor Day Festival, which runs from today til Monday, Sept. 2. The festival includes the Taste Of Chapin Restaurant tour, the Fidelis 5K run, a Latin Night full of live music, dancing and food, a classic car show and a festival-ending parade on Sept. 2  that starts on Chapin Road. Visit chapinsc.com for times and event prices.

Buffett Tribute Cruise
The 80ft. Skipperliner yacht The Spirit of Lake Murray invites you to enjoy a mini vacation on the water on the first annual Five O’ Clock Somewhere Buffett Tribute Cruise. Co-organized by the popular local variety band The Time Pirates, this leisurely pleasure cruise features both The Time Pirates and the Lawhead Bros. playing Jimmy Buffett classics, along with food and drink specials and a scenic view of Lake Murray. The cruise launches at 1 p.m. and returns at 9 p.m. Visit spiritoflakemurray.com for ticket availability and prices.


SUNDAY, SEPT. 1

Prettier Than Matt (concert)
Popular local pop-rock duo Prettier Than Matt perform at Hazelwood Brewing (711 E. Main St. Lexington) The group plays a fun mix of covers and originals starting at 3:30 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/hazelwoodbeer for more information.

Holiday Lights On The River
Yes, you read that correctly: Saluda Shoals Park (6071 St. Andrews Rd. Columbia) brings back their beloved Christmas tradition in August with Holiday Lights On The River. Journey through more than two miles of lights featuring colorful, animated light displays of all shapes and sizes. Holiday Lights On The River runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $25 per car, $50 per 12-15 person passenger van and $75 per bus. Visit icrc.net for more information.

MONDAY, SEPT. 2

Movie Night: The Goonies
Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center St. West Columbia) brings back an ‘80s classic for their weekly Movie Night. The brewery screens the beloved 1985 adventure “The Goonies” from 8:30 p.m. to approximately 10 p.m. Bring your own deck chairs or grab a picnic table and settle in on the lawn. This event, co-hosted by The Nickelodeon Theater, is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/savagecraftaleworks for more information.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 3

Family Fun Night
O’Hara’s Public House (131 E. Main St. Lexington) invites you and the kids to their weekly Family Fun Night. Get a free dessert with every kids meal and pick up some free balloon animals while you’re at it. Family Fun Night runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visit oharas-public-house.com for more information.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

Cat 5 Band (concert)
The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St. Lexington) continues their “Icehouse Live” concert series (presented by the Lexington Medical Center) with a performance by the Cat 5 Band. This fast rising, award-winning beach music band plays new and classic songs to shag to, starting at 6:30 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com.

Across The County Line:
Hootie & The Blowfish, the best-selling rock band to ever emerge from South Carolina, have reunited, and they perform a show on their “Summer Camp with Trucks” tour at Colonial Life Arena (801 Lincoln St. Columbia) on Friday, Aug. 30. Expect to hear hits and classics like “Only Wanna Be With You,” “Hold My Hand,” “I Go Blind” and many more. Showtime is 7 p.m., and tickets cost between $51 and $229. Visit coloniallifearena.com for more information.

Dreher Island State Park (3677 State Park Rd. Prosperity) hosts The Guardian Classic Veteran Bass Fishing Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 31. This event honors those who defended the country following Sept. 11, 2001. Compete for cash prizes for the three biggest bass caught, with first place worth a $5000 guaranteed payout. This event begins at 3 p.m. and admission is $125. Visit southcarolinaparks.com/dreher-island for more information.

Head over to Ridge Spring Plaza (100 Town Sq. Ridge Spring) hosts the Ridge Spring Farmer’s Market on Saturday, Aug. 31. Support local farmers, get fresh produce as well as plants for freshening up your landscaping, and browse through local arts & crafts. This event is free to attend and runs from 8 a.m. to noon. Visit ridgespringsc.com for more information.

Smoked restaurant (1643 Main St. Columbia) kicks off another delicious edition of the Smoked Oyster Series on Tuesday, Sept. 3. This event features the wares of oyster farms on the East and West Coasts, paired with just the right alcoholic drink. The Oyster Series runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and your $60 admission covers eight assorted oysters with alcohol pairings. Visit smokedsc.com for more information.

The Senate (1022 Senate St. Columbia) welcomes Tape B on Thursday, Sept. 5. The producer and “unique master of hip hop and bass music,” who is originally from Istanbul, TR, plays at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35, and the show is all ages. Visit thesenatecolumbia.com for more information.