Thursday — Feb. 23

Weedeater (concert)
The N.C. stoner-metal band Weedeater performs at New Brookland Tavern (122 State St. in West Columbia). Joining the band for the show are Rebelmatic and Griefleader. Showtime is 7 p.m., and tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit newbrooklandtavern.com for more information.

Friday — Feb. 24

Rod Foster (concert)
Guitarist Rod Foster and Company present “The Andre Harrell Tribute” at Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St. in West Columbia). Expect to hear hits by Mary J. Blige, Al B. Sure, Jodeci, Heavy D, Guy, Soul For Real, Christopher Williams and other artists that producer Andre Harrell worked with. Showtime is 8 p.m., and tickets are $25. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

Patrick Davis (concert)
Singer-songwriter Patrick Davis brings his 13-piece ensemble the Midnight Choir to the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (7300 College St. in Irmo). Davis, who has written hits for Darius Rucker, Jimmy Buffett, Jewel, Morgan Wallen, Lady A, Guy Clark, and Robert Randolph, performs at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $40. Visit harbisontheatre.org for more information.

Murders & Mysteries
The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) serves as the starting point for the Murders & Mysteries walking tour from the Lexington County Museum. This tour is a great way to learn about the history of the town and hear some very interesting stories along the way. Attendees will learn about some of the murders, trials, and other crimes that occurred on Lexington’s Main Street in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The tour is free and begins at 8 p.m. Visit facebook.com/lexingtoncountymuseum for more information.

Stagbriar (concert)
Columbia indie rock band Stagbriar brings its emotion-rich sound to New Brookland Tavern (122 State St. in West Columbia). The band, led by siblings Emily and Alex McCollum, performs with Persona La Ave and Outerego. Showtime is 7 p.m., and tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit newbrooklandtavern.com for more information

Black Water Shine (concert)
Raucous Columbia country band Black Water Shine plays at Wings N’ Ale of Lexington (154 Ellis Ave.). This event is free and begins at 8 p.m.. Visit facebook.com/blackwatershine for more information.

Saturday — Feb. 25

Free Tastings
Visit Hollow Creek Distillery and dig into some of their best spirits with its Free Tastings program. Tastings are free during Hollow Creek’s business hours, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit hollowcreekdistillery.com for more information.

Mardi Gras
Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. in Cayce) hosts a Mardi Gras celebration. The brewery will have live music all day (featuring Columbia jazz/R&B great Reggie Sullivan) and will release a new King Cake Sour Beer. There will also be a crawfish boil and beignets. The Mardi Gras celebration runs from noon to 11 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

Haywire (concert)
S.C. country band Haywire perform at Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor (710 Meeting St. in West Columbia). Haywire hits the stage at 7 p.m., and admission is a $10 donation. Visit billsmusicshop.com for more information.

Bad Cash (concert)
Country cover band Bad Cash performs at the Skyline Club (100 Lee St. in West Columbia). Expect to hear modern country hits and classics, along with some Southern rock as well. Showtime is 9 p.m., and admission is $5. Doors open at 6 p.m. Visit facebook.com/skylineclub803 for more information.

Drive-In Movie Night
Saluda Shoals Park (6071 St. Andrews Rd.) hosts a drive-in movie night. Come on out to The Fields at Saluda Shoals Park for a screening of “Top Gun: Maverick.” There will also be food trucks on site. The movie starts at sunset, estimated to be about 6:30 p.m., and admission is $15 per car. Visit facebook.com/SaludaShoalsPark for more information.

Sunday — Feb. 26

Civil Remedy (concert)
SC trio Civil Remedy performs at Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center St. in West Columbia). The band will perform a mix of Southern country-rock, ‘90s alternative and ‘70s funk. The group’s acoustic set begins at 4 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m. Visit facebook.com/savagecraftaleworks for more information.

Monday — Feb. 27

Escape Room
Gather up your best friends and take part in some teamwork in a Candy Factory Escape Room at the Lexington Main Library (5440 Augusta Rd.). Willy Wonka is looking for new talent to work in his world-famous candy factory. Test your puzzle-solving skills to see if you have what it takes to make it onto his team. The escape room is free to attend and runs from 4 to 5 p.m. Visit lexcolibrary.com for more information.

Tuesday — Feb. 28

Music Bingo
Head out to O’Hara’s Public House (131 E. Main St.) for its weekly Music Bingo night. Enjoy an evening of bingo with a musical twist. This event is free to attend and begins at 6:30 p.m. Visit facebook.com/oharasph for more information.

Across the County Line

“The Mad Ones” (musical)
Trustus Theatre (520 Lady St. in Columbia) opens “The Mad Ones,” a musical directed by Katie Leitner and Robin Gottlieb: “18-year-old Samantha Brown sits in a hand-me-down car with the keys clutched in her hand. Caught between a yearning for the unknown and feeling bound by expectation, she telescopes back to a time before her world has fallen apart. As she relives her senior year, we meet Sam’s well-intentioned helicopter mother Bev and her high school sweetheart of a boyfriend Adam, but it’s her painfully alive best friend Kelly that haunts her.” Show runs Feb. 24-March 18. Visit trustus.org for more information.

Legends of ... (concert)
Visit the Koger Center for the Arts (1051 Greene St. in Columbia) for the annual Legends of ... concert, put on by and benefiting the Auntie Karen Foundation, on Feb. 24. This show pays tribute to the great jazz singer Al Jarreau, and features performances by Kirk Whalum, Regina Belle, Chris Walker and Bob James. Showtime is 8 p.m., and tickets cost between $55 and $100. Visit kogercenterforthearts.com for more information.

In Full Effect: A Celebration South Carolina Hip-Hop
The S.C. State Museum (301 Gervais St.) presents a day-long program called In Full Effect: A Celebration South Carolina Hip-Hop on Feb. 25. There will be performances by DJ Kingpin VOV, Dancing On Air, Super Beauty, L Kobie Da Wiz, MIDIMarcum and veteran Columbia emcee FatRat Da Czar. The performances begin at 1 p.m., and this event is free to the public. Visit facebook.com/scstatemuseum for more information.

The Electric Light Orchestra Experience (concert)
Enjoy a tribute to one of the most successful rock bands of all time, Electric Light Orchestra, at Newberry Opera House (1201 McKibben St.) on Feb. 25. The ELO Tribute band will play hits like “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Evil Woman,” “Telephone Line” and many more. Showtime is 8 p.m., and tickets range from $60 to $80. Visit newberryoperahouse.com for more information.

First Thursday
Head over to the Columbia Museum of Art (1515 Main St.) on March 2 for the monthly First Thursdays program. Enjoy free admission and extended hours. Take a guided tour of featured exhibitions “Our Own Work, Our Own Way” and “Reverent Ornament” at 6 p.m. An opening reception for the latest gallery display from Bullets and Bandaids, an effort that brings together artists and veteran to create evocative work, is included from 6 to 8 p.m. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the last gallery entry is at 7:30 p.m. Visit columbiamuseum.org for more information.