Friday — June 30

Ben Danaher (concert)
Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. in CAyce) continues its Nashville Nights summer concert series with a performance by Ben Danaher: “The Texas-native is back in a glorious new season of self-reflection with a brand-new, astute and sincere lease on life and love.” Showtime is 6 p.m., and the concert is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

Tales and Tails Story Hour
The Lexington County Museum (along with mascot Lexie the Cat) offers this weekly program for children ages 3-9. The hour of stories and crafts takes place at the museum (231 Fox St.) and requires registration in advance. This week’s program is “Celebrating America’s History.” The free event starts at 10 a.m. Find more info at lexingtoncountymuseum.org.

Drive-In Movie Night
Bring the family to Saluda Shoals Park (6071 St. Andrews Rd. in Columbia) for their Drive-In Movie Night. Enjoy a screening of the hit film “Top Gun: Maverick.” In addition, there will be food trucks on site from Tin Can Kettle Corn, Café Strudel and Cox Family BBQ. The movie begins at dark (around 8:45 p.m.), and admission is $15 per car. Visit icrc.net for more information.

Independence Day Celebration
Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) hosts an Independence Day celebration. The 246th Army Band will perform at 7 p.m., and there will be beer, wine and soft drinks available for purchase. There will be a fireworks show following the live music. Admission is free. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Randy Lucas Trio (concert)
If you’re in the mood for some banjo music, head over to Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor (710 Meeting St. in West Columbia) for a performance by The Randy Lucas Trio. Lucas, an acclaimed banjo player and bandleader, leads his trio through a genre-bending bluegrass-jazz show starting at 8 p.m. Admission is a $10 donation. Visit billsmusicshop.com 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.

Saturday — July 1

4th of July Celebration
Bring the kids to Lake Murray for their day-long 35th Annual 4th of July celebration that’s just a few days early. Enjoy a festive patriotically themed boat parade at noon, then settle in for two different fireworks shows starting at around 9:30 p.m.. Admission is free. Visit lakemurraycountry.com for more information, including where to view the festivities.

Dave Zasloff (concert)
Hollow Creek Distillery (112 Rocky Ridge Rd. in Leesville) presents comedian and multi-instrumentalist Dae Zasloff. The comedian/musician has entertained audiences all around the world and written two books. Showtime is 6:30 p.m., and tickets are $25. Visit hollowcreekdistillery.com for more information.

Accessibility Colonial Forts Tour
The 12,000 Year History Park in Cayce hosts a tour through the area’s Colonial forts: “In the deep woods of South Carolina, days from civilization, a little fort was built in 1718. Walk to the site of Fort Congaree and hear its intriguing stories as we delve into the struggles of the Deerskin Economy, then travel forward in time to Fort Congaree and Fort Granby.” The free tour starts in front of the Cayce Tennis Center (1120 Fort Congaree Trail) at 10 a.m. and lasts for about two hours, spanning two miles. Find more info at facebook.com/cayce12000years.

Sunday — July 2

Sunday Jazz on the Patio
The Chophouse of Chapin (105 A Ellet Rd., Ste 104) takes this week’s entry in its Sunday Jazz on the Patio series to celebrate America. Junior the Third — with Stevie EAson on the piano, Phil Eason on the drums and special guest Sam Edwards playing the bass — will perform, with “patriotic specials” on offer and all bottles of wine and draft beers available for half-off. The concert begins at 5 p.m. Find more info at facebook.com/chophouseofchapin.

Tuesday — July 4

Lexington County Peach Festival
Enjoy a different kind of Fourth of July celebration at Gilbert Community Park (115 Rikard Circle) with the Lexington County Peach Festival. The day will end with a traditional fireworks display, but before, you can enjoy live music, fresh peach treats, arts and crafts, a car show, arts and crafts vendors, the Peach Parade and much more. The festival runs from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit lexingtoncountypeachfestival.com for more information.

Toucan Tuesday
Bring the kids to the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.) for Toucan Tuesday night. 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. These items will go to the Harvest Hope Food Bank. The zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit riverbanks.org for more information.

Starbenders (concert)
Head over to New Brookland Tavern (122 State St. in West Columbia) for a performance by the Atlanta rock band Starbenders. The sleek, punk-influenced rockers are joined for this show by The Haunt. Showtime is 7 p.m., and tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Visit newbrooklandtavern.com for more information.

Across the County Line

“Dear Evan Hansen” (musical)
The Koger Center for the Arts (1051 Greene St. in Columbia) hosts a performance of the hit Tony-award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” on June 30: “This stirring, emotional story centers on awkward high school student Evan Hansen, who is about to get the one thing he also wanted: A chance to finally fit in.” Showtime is 7:30 p.m., and tickets cost between $48 and $118. The production keeps going in Columbia through July 2. Visit kogercenterforthearts.com for more information.

Independence Day Celebration
Fort Jackson (2400 Jackson Blvd. in Columbia) celebrates Independence Day on July 1. Bring your own lawn chairs, towels, and blankets and enjoy a fun-filled evening including a massive fireworks display, live music, 12 different food trucks, vendors, amusement park rides and more. Gates open at 4 p.m., and the live music (with Brooks Herring and Bianco Brown) starts at 6 p.m. The fireworks display begins around 9:20 p.m. Admission is $25. Visit jackson.armymwr.com for more information.

Rockin’ Red, White & Blue Celebration
If you’re in the mood to celebrate Independence Day a little early, head to Doko Meadows Park (171 Langford Rd. in Blythewood) for the town’s Independence Day celebration on July 1. In addition to a fireworks display, there will be food trucks, live music, games, giveaways and much more. The celebration runs from 4 p.m. to 10p.m. and is free to attend. Visit townofblythewoodsc.gov for more information.

“Fireworks with the Phil”
Head to Segra Park (1640 Freed St.) for a fun-filled Independence Day celebration on July 4. The S.C. Philharmonic Orchestra will perform as part of the “Fireworks with the Phil” program, and there will be a fireworks display during the finale of the show. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and the orchestra will begin at around 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. Visit scphilharmonic.com for more information.