Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County Events for the Week of April 21

Thursday — April 21

Too Much Sylvia (concert)

The veteran Carolina band Too Much Sylvia plays at the Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) as part of the Town of Lexington’s continuing free concert series Lexington Live. The band, which has been together for over 30 years, plays a mix of classic rock, R&B, beach music and their own originals. Showtime is 6:30 p.m., and the concert is free. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Friday — April 22

Farm to Table Dinner

Head over to The FARM (1127 Corley Mill Rd.) for what looks to be adelicious Farm to Table Dinner. Chef Scott Hall presents a family-style meal served with wines chosen to complement the dishes. The dinner includes four courses. This event is 21-and-up only and goes from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost is $97. Visit thefarm1780.com for more information.

Kenny George Band (concert)

Catch Kenny George Band, a fixture at local breweries that puts a modern sheen on outlaw country, at Steel Hands Brewing. Showtime is 6 p.m., and the concert is free. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

Saturday — April 23

2022 West Columbia Spring Fling
The state State Farmer’s Market hosts the 2022 West Columbia Spring Fling from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Spring Fling is free to attend and will feature food trucks, arts vendors, crafters and more. Visit facebook.com/scfarmermarket for more information.

Kinetic Derby Day

The corner of State and Meeting in West Columbia will be filled with art, soapbox racing and an obstacle course for the third annual Kinetic Derby Day. The event, which returns for the first time in two years, is meant to spur creative thinking, competition and family fun as teams come together to build unusual vehicles and art installations. The Kinetic Derby Day begins at 1 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit kineticderbyday.com for more information.

“Junie B. Jones The Musical”

The Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College hosts the Columbia Children’s Theatre’s production of “Junie B. Jones: The Musical” at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Everybody’s favorite kindergartener is now in first grade, and it’s a big leap. Join Junie B. and all your favorites from the popular children’s book, like Lucille, Herb, May, Sheldon, That Grace, Mr. Scary and Gladys Gutzman the Lunch Lady, as Junie B. navigates the complicated world of first grade. Tickets are $15. Visit harbisontheatre.org for more information.

“Purple Haze” (film)

The Icehouse Amphitheater screens “Purple Haze: A Conservation Film” tonight. Naturalist Zach Steinhauser debuts his long-awaited documentary on one of the many wonders of the Lake Murray and Lexington area, the purple martins. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages from Tim Popcorn and Old Mill Brew Pub will be on sale starting at 7 p.m. The film starts at 8 p.m. and ends at 9:20 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Soiree on State

Join the City of Cayce on State Street (between Poplar and Railroad) for Soiree on State, a day of fun for the whole family. There will be artists, a free kids area (with bounce courses, face painting and a balloon artist), food vendors, a variety of musicians (Sam Edwards, Mitchell Lee, Cash Money Experience, and Tokyo Joe) and much more. The Soiree starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Visit caycesc.gov for more information.

Record Store Day

Scratch N’ Spin (513 12th St. in West Columbia) participates in the national/international record store promotion Record Store Day with exclusive vinyl releases and a performance by local metal band MNRVA. “This event has helped to bring vinyl records back into mainstream pop culture and appeals to music aficionados, nostalgists, and the newer, younger generation discovering the specific sound that only vinyl can offer,” the shop enthuses in a news release. The shop opens early at 8 a.m. for the day and will stay open until 7 p.m. MNRVA plays at 12:45 p.m. The event is free to attend. Find more info at facebook.com/scratchnspinofficial.

Schoolboy Johnny

If you’re a fan of hits like “Can’t Get Enough” and “Feel Like Making Love,” head to Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center St.) for Schoolboy Johnny, a Bad Company tribute band. Showtime is 7 p.m. and the concert is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/savagecraftaleworks for more information.

Sunday — April 24

Irmo International Festival

Celebrate a rich variety of art, culture and food at the Irmo International Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Irmo Community Park (7507 Eastview Dr.). There will be performances and entertainment by instrumental and vocal musicians, artists, and dancers, plus student artwork and poetry will be on display. International vendors, food trucks and booths, free art activities, and games will be available. Visit townofirmosc.com for more information.

Tuesday — April 26

Greater CWC Business Breakfast Meeting
The Greater CWC Chamber of Commerce hosts their Breakfast Meeting from 7:45 to 9 a.m. at Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School (3300 West Campus Road). The breakfast is an opportunity to network and meet other business leaders in the local community. The Chamber will be announcing their Business of the Quarter and Ambassador of the Quarter at the breakfast, and there will also be a special announcement from the police chiefs of Cayce and West Columbia. This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Visit cwcchamber.com to register.

Thursday — April 28

Under the Sun (concert)
“Armed with a fresh song list of today’s favorite dance hits,” Under the Sun arrives at the Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) to play the latest edition of the free Lexington Live series. Showtime is 6:30 p.m., and the concert is free. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Across The County Line

Saluda Shoals Park Jazz Series
The Saluda Shoals Park Jazz Series (5605 Bush River Rd.) rolls on with the Mark Rapp Funktet. Rapp, a veteran Columbia trumpeter who mixes jazz, soul, rock and funk with this group. Showtime is 7 p.m. on April 22, and admission is $10. Visit icrc.net for more information.

Spring Jam
The 2022 Spring Jam at Colonial Life Arena (801 Lincoln St. in Columbia) brings a group of platinum-selling hip-hop artists to town on April 22. The show features hitmakers DaBaby, Kodak Black, Blacc Zacc, Renni Rucci, No Cap, Boosie & Webbie, all on one stage in one evening. Showtime is 8pm, and tickets cost between $52 and $143. Visit coloniallifearena.com for more information.

S.C. Philharmonic (concert)
Join the S.C. Philharmonic at the Koger Center (1051 Greene St. in Columbia) for their season finale concert of the Masterworks Series. The centerpiece of the program is Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade,” and the evening also includes a performance of Arutunian’s “Trumpet Concerto” and the world premiere of the orchestral arrangement of University of South Carolina School of Music professor David Garner’s composition “Melt.” The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., and tickets cost between $22 and $56. Visit kogercenterforthearts.com for more information.

ColaJazz Little Big Band
Genre-boosting local nonprofit ColaJazz’s swinging Little Big Band returns to the Newberry Opera House (1201 McKibben St.) on April 24 to celebrate the Latin side of jazz. This medium-sized ensemble has presented a wide variety of large ensemble music from big band repertoire to classic small group pieces. Showtime for ColaJazz: Latin Jazz is 3 p.m., and tickets cost $35 ($17.50 for students). Visit newberryoperahouse.com for more information.

“Cinderella” (ballet)
The Columbia Music Festival Association and Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet present the award-winning ballet “Cinderella” at the Township Auditorium (1703 Taylor St. in Columbia) on April 24 at 3 p.m. Ann Brodie choreographed the ballet herself, and it’s staged by Mimi Worrell. Tickets cost between $14 and $19. Visit thetownship.org for more information.