Friday — Feb. 2

Live at Loveland (concert)
Loveland Coffee (7475 Carlisle St. in Irmo) hosts its Live at Loveland concert, part of a monthly series. This edition features Brett and Makayla Fenstermaker, Lexington-based worship leaders and musicians, and headlining the evening will be Microfoam, a band made up of Loveland’s own baristas. Showtime is 6:30 p.m., and admission is free. Visit lovelandcoffee.com for more information.

First Friday Disco Night
O’Hara’s Public House (131 E. Main St.) hosts its First Friday Disco Night. Dance the night away to disco classics courtesy of a live DJ, and you might hear some early Valentine’s Day tunes, as well. The Disco Night runs from 8 to 11 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/oharasph for more information.

NILS (concert)
Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St. in West Columbia) and guitarist NILS present “The Cool Shades Concert.” Experience a night of jazz, fusion, funk grooves with acclaimed contemporary jazz guitarist NILS, backed by Reggie Graves & Jazz Theory. Expect to hear classic tunes from NILS’ catalog of smooth jazz hits. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., showtime is at 8 p.m. and admission is $35. Dressy attire is required. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

Acoustic Jam
Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor (710 Meeting St. in West Columbia) invites you to their weekly Friday night acoustic jam. Grab your favorite acoustic instrument and sit in, or simply grab something from the snack bar and enjoy the music. The jam runs from 9 p.m. to midnight and admission is a $10 donation. Visit billsmusicshop.com for more information.

Free Fridays
Grab the kids and head over to Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.) for the Free Fridays promotion. Residents of Richland and Lexington Counties receive free daily zoo admission every Friday during the months of January and February with proof of residency. You can use a valid driver’s license, a property tax statement or vehicle registration. Free Fridays run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit riverbanks.org for more information.

Saturday — Feb. 3

Crown Me Poetry Slam
The Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (7300 College St.) presents an event for lovers of poetry and spoken word performance. The Crown Me Poetry Slam, organized by poet Chantal W. aka T.L.M (ThelyricalMaze), brings some of the best poets and performers around to the Harbison Theatre stage. Showtime is 6 p.m., the event runs until 9 p.m. and admission is $25. Visit harbisontheatre.org for more information.

Riverstone (concert)
Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. in Cayce) hosts a performance by the popular local duo Riverstone. Jeff and Natalie Lucero will play acoustic music featuring covers and original tunes starting at 5 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

Sunday — Feb. 4

XoXo Holistic Market
Flora & Fauna Marketplace (4773 Sunset Blvd.) hosts the XoXo Holistic Market. Get yourself and your loved ones healthy, happy and ready for Valentine’s Day with holistic healers, intuitive readers, crystals, jewelry, artisans, holistic wellness practitioners, local businesses, and many local vendors, readers and healers. The XoXo Holistic Market runs from noon to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/floraandfaunamarketplace for more information.

Monday — Feb. 5

Monday Movie
The Swansea Branch Library (199 N. Lawrence Ave.) invites you to their weekly Monday Movie event. Drop by on the first Monday morning of each month and enjoy a movie, with popcorn and comfy chairs provided. The Monday Movie is for ages 18 and up and starts at 10 a.m. Admission is free. Visit lexcolibrary.com for more information.

Tuesday — Feb. 6

Music Bingo
In the mood to have a little game-night fun while testing your musical knowledge at the same time? Then Hazelwood Brewing (711 E. Main St.) has the event for you. The Music Bingo game night challenges you to fill up your card with musical clues. There are prizes on the line, and this event fills up quickly, so you’ll want to get there early. Music Bingo runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/hazelwoodbeer for more information.

Across the County Line

Eugene Genay (concert)
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Eugene Genay performs at the Aiken Community Theatre (126 Newberry Street SW,) on Feb. 2 as part of the theater’s Coffee House concert series. Genay, who has played all over the world, plays starting at 6 p.m. Admission is $15. Visit aikencommunitytheatre.org for more information.

More Than Rhythm (concert)
The Columbia Museum of Art (1515 Main St.) debuts the 2024 edition of the More Than Rhythm concert series on Feb. 2. Join ethnomusicologist and Miami University Distinguished Professor of Music Tammy Kernodle for a trio performance of “She Sings Freedom,” chronicling the journey of Black women as the producers of great music over the last four centuries. Prior to the concert, Kernodle discusses her unique approach and career with series host and fellow ethnomusicologist Birgitta Johnson. A cash bar is available for refreshments, and showtime is 7 p.m. This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Visit columbiamuseum.org for more information.

“Motown Ballet”
The Koger Center for the Arts (1051 Greene St. in Columbia) and the South Carolina Ballet (formerly the Columbia City Ballet) hos: a performance of “Motown Ballet” on Feb. 3. “Returning by popular demand following an unprecedented successful premiere, South Carolina Ballet’s Motown Ballet returns to the spotlight at the Koger Center for the Arts on February 3rd, for two spectacular encore performances. Immerse yourself in the timeless tunes of this iconic era with a South Carolina Ballet production set to the beats that shaped history. This multimedia dance tribute promises to captivate, unite, and bring joy to all in attendance. This production sold out when presented initially, so get your tickets today! Enjoy live music by Rod Foster and Company, led by the talented Mark Rapp.” There are two shows on Feb. 3, one at 3 and one at 7:30 p.m., and tickets cost between $30 and $60. Visit kogercenterforthearts.com for more information.

Jimmy Fortune (concert)
Former Statler Brothers vocalist and now solo singer-songwriter Jimmy Fortune plays at the Newberry Opera House (1201 McKibben St.) on Feb. 3. Fortune was with the Statlers for more than 20 years, writing one of their biggest hits, “Elizabeth.” Showtime is 8 p.m. Visit newberryoperahouse.com for more information.

Go Ahead and Die (concert)
Former Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera leads his brutal new metal band Go Ahead and Die to the New Brookland Tavern (632 Harden St. in Columbia) on Feb. 5 as part of their Unhealthy Mechanisms tour. Opening act BODYBOX kicks things off at 6 p.m., and admission is $25 in advance and $28 at the door. Visit newbrooklandtavern.com for more information.