FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Heroes Singer-Songwriter Showcase featuring Scotty Hasting (concert)
The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) and The Big Red Barn Retreat host a patriotic concert this Friday night. The Heroes Singer-Songwriter Showcase features opening sets from popular local country artists Carter Lybrand, Brendan Roberts and Robert Stevens before Purple Heart recipient Scotty Hasting takes the stage to deliver a powerful performance shaped by his journey from Army infantryman to musician following a career-ending injury in Afghanistan. Showtime is 6 p.m. and admission is $20. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Paddle & Pint
Saluda Shoals Park (5605 Bush River Rd.) invites you to their Friday night “Paddle & Pint” event. Enjoy an evening on the scenic Lower Saluda River with a guided paddle. Then, after the adventure on the water, unwind with a craft beer tasting featuring a selection of local brews. As a special treat, participants receive a complimentary glass to take home. This event begins at 6 p.m. and is for all skill levels. Admission costs between $47 and $94. Visit icrc.net for more information.

Bre Kennedy (concert)
Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.) continues their “Nashville Nights” summer concert series with a performance by rising country singer/songwriter Bre Kennedy. Host Michael Haney kicks things off at 6 p.m. and Kennedy begins her stripped-down duo set at 7 p.m. This show is presented by Jim Hudson Audi and is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

Charles Page & Company (concert)
Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St.) and bandleader Charles Page invite you to enjoy “A Night of Jazz Grooves.” Page and his group, Charles Page & Company, perform a variety of smooth-jazz classics and old-school R&B hits starting at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and showtime is 8 p.m. Admission is $30. Dressy attire is required. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

The Market At Icehouse
The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) hosts The Market At Icehouse. This is a farmer/grower and local artisan market that fosters a community-friendly atmosphere in which to promote, support and encourage local production. Come join your friends and learn about eating fresh produce, supporting local artists and the Certified S.C.  program. The Market At Icehouse runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Civil War Tour
12,000 Year History Park (1120 Ft. Congaree Tr.) invites you to their Saturday morning Civil War Tour. Walk the battlefield of The Battle of Congaree Creek, visit the earthworks and learn about the strategies and tactics used by both sides as Sherman marched through South Carolina on his way to Columbia. The tour starts at the Cayce Tennis Center at 10 a.m. and lasts approximately two hours. This event is free to attend. Visit cayce12000years.com for more information.

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

Historically Speaking
The Lexington County Museum invites you to the Lexington Main Library (5440 Augusta Rd.) for another edition of their Historically Speaking lecture series. Each month, museum staff members will discuss a different aspect of Lexington County history. This event is free to attend and begins at 7:30 p.m. Visit lexcolibrary.com for more information.

Britt & Gould (concert) 
The popular Columbia duo Britt & Gould perform at Burnt Barrel (1930 Old Barnwell Rd.). Both Dave Britt and Adam Gould have their own local music projects, but this acoustic duo is a fun (and funny) side project that is simply a good time. Showtime is noon and the duo performs until 3 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/BurntBarrelsc for more information.

TUESDAY, JUNE 17

Toucan Tuesday
The Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.) hosts their popular weekly Toucan Tuesday event. Riverbanks teams with Harvest Hope Food Bank once again, and every Tuesday this summer, guests who donate two non-perishable food items will receive buy-one-get-one-free general admission and buy-one-get-one regular-sized ICEEs. Toucan Tuesday runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit riverbanks.org for more information.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18

Library Antiques Roadshow
The Pelion Branch Library (206 Pine St.) invites you to their Library Antiques Roadshow event. Holli McGee from McGee Auction & Appraisal Services in West Columbia presents a short program about being an auctioneer in South Carolina. Following her presentation, Holli will be on hand to provide an appraisal of items brought in by the first fifteen program attendees. This event is free to attend and starts at 6 p.m. Visit lexcolibrary.com for more information.
 
THURSDAY, JUNE 19

Meeting Street Artisan Night Market
Head over to Interactive Arts Park (425 Meeting St.) for a special evening edition of the Meeting Street Artisan Market. Shop handcrafted goods, enjoy live music and grab dinner from one of West Columbia’s many nearby restaurants. Browse for one-of-a-kind art and jewelry, catch up with neighbors and enjoy a vibrant summer evening. The market runs from 4 to 8 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit westcolumbiasc.gov for more information.

Across the county line

The Koger Center for the Arts (1051 Greene St.) invites you to experience some movie soundtrack magic with a program called “From Stage to Screen: An Evening of Broadway Favorites & Hollywood Classics” on Friday, June 13. Led by Maestro Gregory Buchalter, the Muzika! Festival soloists, choir and orchestra will perform selections from “West Side Story,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “The Sound of Music,” “Les Misérables,” “Mary Poppins” and many more. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets cost between $37 and $94. Visit kogercenterforthearts.com for more information.

Prepare for a night of classy soul music at Colonial Life Arena (801 Lincoln St.) on Friday, June 13. Platinum-selling R&B stars Anthony Hamilton and Fantasia take the stage, performing hits like “Charlene,” “Can’t Let Go,” “The Point Of It All,” “I Believe,” “Truth Is,” “Baby Mama” and many more. Doors open at 6 p.m. and showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets cost between $87 and $280. Visit coloniallifearena.com for more information.

Bierkeller Brewing Company (600 Canalside St. Ste. 1009) invites you and Dad to their Father’s Day-centric Vatertag on Saturday, June 14. Bierkeller provides the venue, the beer, the sausages and the feats of strength; all they need are the Dads to celebrate with. Vatertag kicks off at noon and runs until 7 p.m. Visit bierkellercolumbia.com/events for more information.

Rising country singer/songwriter Kelsey Lamb performs at Tin Roof (1022 Senate St.) on Saturday, June 14. “As a singer-songwriter, Lamb has made a name for herself as a vocalist with a rich, emotionally transparent voice, influenced by the likes of Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett and Tim McGraw.” Showtime is 8 p.m. and Lamb performs until 9:30 p.m. The show is free to attend. Visit tinroofcolumbia.com for more information.

Bring the family to Ridge Spring Town Plaza on W. Main St. on Sunday, June 15, for the Ridge Spring Farmer’s Market. Local farmers gather to offer fresh produce, along with plants perfect for home gardens and landscaping. It’s a great opportunity to connect directly with farmers and learn more about where our food comes from. The market is free to attend and runs from 8 a.m. to noon. Visit ridgespringsc.com for more information.