FRIDAY, FEB. 21

Friday Dinner Cruise

The Spirit of Lake Murray (docked at 216 Shadowood Dr.) hosts a Friday night dinner cruise around Lake Murray. The boat will open at 5:30 p.m., and the cruise will depart promptly at 6:30 p.m. and return at 8:30 p.m. Enjoy open seating and a full bar, with both indoor and outdoor seating (seating is first come, first served). Cruise tickets cost $35 for adults and $30 for children 10 and under. Visit spiritoflakemurray.com for more information.

Murders & Mysteries Walking Tour

The town of Irmo and Irmo Town Park (1227 Lexington Ave.) invite you to learn about the darker side of our area on the Murders & Mysteries Walking Tour. Learn about the murders, mysteries, duels and lynchings that occurred in Irmo and the Dutch Fork on a guided, low-stress walk through downtown Irmo. The tour begins at 8 p.m., and this event is free to attend. Because of the mature subject matter, attendees must be 18 or over or have parental permission to attend. Visit lexingtoncountymuseum.org for more information.

Creekwater Collective (concert)

Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor hosts its regular Friday night concert with a performance by the Creekwater Collective. This group of young instrumentalists plays classic bluegrass tunes from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is a $10 donation, and the snack bar is open if you get hungry. Visit billsmusicshop.com for more information.

SATURDAY, FEB. 22

The Four Phantoms (concert)

The Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (7300 College Blvd.) invites you to enjoy a rare opportunity. Four vocalists who played the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway join together for a powerful performance. Brent Barrett, John Cudia, Franc D’Ambrosio and Ciarán Sheehan take the stage for an unforgettable evening celebrating the best of Broadway. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., and tickets cost between $35 and $40. Visit harbisontheatre.org for more information.

L'Tanya “Sugarlips” Shields (concert)

Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St.) and vocalist L'Tanya “Sugarlips” Shields invite you to enjoy “An Evening of Rhythm & Blues.” Expect to hear hits and classics by Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker and more, all performed by a vocalist who has worked with B.B. King, Wynton Marsalis and others. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and showtime is 8 p.m. Admission is $35. Dressy attire is required. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

Fever: An Elvis Tribute (concert)

The ColaJazz Foundation invites you to the Lex2 Performance Center (3205 Platt Springs Rd.) for “Fever: An Elvis Tribute.” The quartet of Chris Reed, Brandon Stevens, Mark Rapp and Rod Foster present a new revue of love songs by Elvis Presley with improvisation, costume changes, dancing, audience participation and more. Showtime is 6 p.m., and tickets cost between $25 and $30. Visit colajazz.com for more information.

SUNDAY, FEB. 23

Car Cruise-In and Cookout

Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.) hosts a perfect event for classic car fans—a cruise-in and cookout. Steel Hands is calling all hot rods, classics, muscle cars (and fans thereof) to park and enjoy live music and a cookout. This event runs from noon to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

Prettier Than Matt (concert)

Popular local rockers Prettier Than Matt perform at Hazelwood Brewing Company (711 E. Main St.). The band plays a mix of covers and originals starting at 3 p.m. and running until 6 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit hazelwoodbeerco.com for more information.

MONDAY, FEB. 24

Forever Young (Adult) Book Club

The Lexington Main Library (5440 Augusta Rd.) invites people ages 18 and up to its Monday night Forever Young (Adult) Book Club meeting. “Young adult books tackle diverse themes and topics that are relatable no matter the age—friendship, identity, discrimination, fear, politics, family and more. Enjoy a pleasurable read and a lively discussion of, oftentimes, serious themes.” This event is free to attend and runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Visit lexcolibrary.com for more information.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26

Comedy + Beer

The Old Mill Brewpub (711 E. Main St.) comes up with the perfect equation on its Comedy + Beer night. Grab a brew and have some laughs with Columbia comedians Jesse Warren, Mike Reed, Pudgee, plus Will Kelly from Greenville and Shawna Jarrett from Charleston. The show runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and admission is $15. Visit oldmillbrewpub.net for more information.

Comedy with a Slice

And if that setting doesn’t suit your stand-up comedy needs, there’s another event taking place at Brooklyn Express Pizza & Pasta (7741 Broad River Rd.). Mix pizza and laughs at Comedy with a Slice with sets from Travis Lincoln and Robert Taylor. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Advance tickets include a free slice of pizza and a beverage. Visit facebook.com/brooklynexpresspizzaofirmo for more information.

Across the county line

If you love working with clay, or you’re just interested in checking out local art, the Newberry Arts Center (1200 Main St.) has just the event. On Friday, Feb. 21, it hosts the South Carolina Clay Conference and Pottery Sale. This once-a-year sale has become one of the largest gatherings of potters and clay artists in the state, featuring plenty of pottery and sculpture by local artists. This event is free to attend and runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit southcarolinaclayconference.com for more information.

Head over to the SC State Fairgrounds (1200 Rosewood Dr.) on Friday, Feb. 21, for the return of the Columbia Boat Show. Check out the latest and greatest boats from top brands, browse accessories, gear and tech to upgrade your water adventures, meet industry experts, learn new skills and soak in all things boating. And bring the family—there are activities and games for the kids, too. The Columbia Boat Show runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and tickets cost between $12 and $15. Visit thecolumbiaboatshow.com for more information.

The SC State Museum (301 Gervais St.) invites you to its digital dome planetarium experience, Áróra! on Friday, Feb. 21. This immersive cinematic journey takes guests across remote Icelandic landscapes and into space to find and understand the secrets of the mystical, eerie northern lights and explore how these stunning displays of color have also been seen on other planets and moons throughout our galaxy. Áróra! runs throughout the day, and admission costs between $15 and $18. The museum’s hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit scmuseum.org for more information.

Bluegrass meets classical at the Koger Center for the Arts (1051 Greene St.) on Saturday, Feb. 22, when Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn take the stage along with the SC Philharmonic. Fleck and Washburn, two award-winning, critically acclaimed banjo players, present Americana, a program that includes pieces by Barber, Carlos Simon, and Fleck and Washburn themselves. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., and tickets cost between $17 and $83. Visit kogercenterforthearts.com for more information.

The Newberry Opera House (1201 McKibben St.) invites you to a performance by The Gibson Brothers on Saturday, Feb. 22. The renowned bluegrass duo has won many International Bluegrass Music Association awards, and after two decades of performing, Eric and Leigh Gibson continue to draw audiences worldwide with their blend of traditional and modern bluegrass. Showtime is 8 p.m., and tickets cost between $35 and $55. Visit newberryoperahouse.com for more information.