Friday — July 7

Chris Canterbury (concert)
The Nashville Nights concert series rolls on at Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. in Cayce) with a performance by Chris Canterbury. The Louisiana singer/songwriter is also a talented multi-instrumentalist who has shared the stage with Charlie Robison, T-Model Ford, Jimbo Mathus, Cody Canada, and Chris Knight. Showtime is 6 p.m., and the event is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

Purple Martin Tour
If you’re a nature lover, you’ll enjoy the Purple Martin Tour at Jake’s Landing (220 Jake’s Landing Rd.). This intimate, six-person cruise will allow you to see thousands of purple martins up close and enjoy an evening on Lake Murray. The cruise runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m., and tickets are $50 each. Visit wingardsmarket.com for more information.

Gabriel Lopez (concert)
Carolina Ale House (277 Columbiana Dr. in Columbia) hosts a performance by Columbia singer-songwriter Gabriel Lopez. Lopez will perform on the patio at Carolina Ale House from 6 to 9 p.m. and the show is free to attend. Visit carolinaalehouse.com/our-restaurants/columbia-sc for more information.

Saturday — July 8

The Market at Icehouse
The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) hosts its weekly summer market. This artisan and farmers market uses a community-friendly atmosphere to promote, support and encourage local production, while educating citizens on the benefits of eating local, fresh produce and supporting local artists. The market also offers live music and food trucks and is free to attend. It runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Taste of the South
The historic Historic Columbia Speedway (2001 Charleston Hwy. in Cayce) hosts the Taste of the South. In addition to a variety of food trucks and first-rate dining, the food festival will feature live music from Sir Charles Jones, Nellie “Tiger” Travis, Nelson Curry & the Klass Band, The Manhattans, Lebrado, Tucka, Pokey Bear, Jeter Jones and Ronnie Bell. The musical performances begin at 4 p.m., and the festival as a whole kicks off at 1 p.m. Admission costs between $69 and $150.

Problem Child (concert)
If you’re a big AC/DC fan, you’ll want to head over to Bubba’s Pub-N-Grub (2544 S Lake Dr.) for a performance by Problem Child. The group is a highly regarded AC/DC tribute band that’s sure to play classics like “Back In Black,” “Whole Lotta Rosie,” “You Shook Me All Night Long” and many more. Showtime is 7 p.m., and the show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/bubbaspubngrub for more information.

Miss Pure Sparkle Experience
The Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (7300 College St. in Irmo) presents the Miss Pure Sparkle Experience. This pageant focuses on empowering young women and giving them a chance to show off their talent and personalities. The Miss Pure Sparkle Experience begins at 5 p.m., and admission is $10. Visit harbisontheatre.org for more information.

Sunday — July 9

Cody Webb (concert)
The Skyline Club (100 Lee St.) hosts a day-long benefit for veterans in conjunction with the After the Uniform organization. Country singer-songwriter Cody Webb headlines the show, but there will also be raffles, a silent auction, door prizes and much more. This event runs from 4 to 10 p.m., and admission is $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Visit facebook.com/skylineclub803 for more information.

Tuesday — July 11

Toucan Tuesday
The Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.) gives you and your family a fun night for a good cause with their weekly Toucan Tuesday summer series. Guests visiting the zoo will receive buy-one get-one admission to the park and buy-one get-one Icees with a donation of two non-perishable food items for Harvest Hope Food Bank. The zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit riverbanks.org for admission rates and more information.

Lonesome River Band (concert)
Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor (710 Meeting St. in West Columbia) presents one of the country’s most respected bluegrass bands, the Lonesome River Band. Come hear bluegrass classics and original tunes as this veteran group takes the stage at 6 p.m. Admission is $15. Visit billsmusicshop.com for more information.

Family Fun Night
Join O’Hara’s Public House (131 E. Main St.) for its weekly Family Fun Night. Bring the kids and enjoy a free dessert with every kids meal and balloon animals. Family Fun Night runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Visit oharas-public-house.com for more information.

Thursday — July 13

Gravel (concert)
The Colorado Springs hard rock band Gravel performs at New Brookland Tavern (122 State St. in West Columbia). The band is joined for this show by fellow hard rockers the Texas Hippie Coalition and Bullet to the Heart. Showtime is 6 p.m., and tickets are $22.50 in advance and $27 at the door. Visit newbrooklandtavern.com for more information.

Across the County Line

Jurassic Quest
Grab the kids and head over to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (1101 Lincoln St.) on July 7 for Jurassic Quest, the largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit on tour. There will be walking dinosaur rides, fossils, T-Rex skull replicas, baby dinosaurs and much more. Jurassic Quest will run from noon until 8pm, and admission costs between $19 and $36. The touring display is intown through July 9. Visit jurassicquest.com for more information.

“Little Shop of Horrors” (musical)
The Trustus Theatre (520 Lady St. in Columbia) presents a performance of the classic musical comedy “Little Shop Of Horrors” on July 7. Enjoy the campy, scary story of meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn, who stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” in honor of his co-worker crush. Showtime at the Trustus Theatre is 8 p.m., and tickets cost between $27 and $35. The production continues through July 8. Visit trustus.org for more information.

Accessibility Morning
The State Museum (301 Gervais St. in Columbia) hosts their monthly Accessibility Morning program on July 8. This program allows children, teenagers and adults who are neurodiverse, autistic or have other disabilities to experience the museum’s exhibitions at their own pace and enjoy other special activities such as book character readings with ASL interpretation and sensory-friendly 4D and planetarium shows. Accessibility Morning runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Visit scmuseum.org for more information.

Lake Carolina Farmers Market
Head over to Parkside Center (5 Lake Carolina Way in Columbia) on July 13 for the Lake Carolina Farmers Market. You can shop for fresh, seasonal produce and plants, artisan food and crafts, and much more in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. The market runs from 3 to 7 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/TheLakeCarolinaFarmersMarket for more information.