FRIDAY, SEPT. 12  

Love Lies (play)
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (7300 College Blvd.) and WOW Studio One present “Love Lies.” The play is a romance thriller that follows doomed lovers Camron and Chelsea, now separated by silence and secrets. When Camron comes to his senses and tries to get Chelsea back, he is faced with an agonizing choice. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $40. Visit harbisontheatre.org for more information.

Rocketman (concert)
The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) gives you some Friday night nostalgia courtesy of Rocketman: A Tribute to Sir Elton John. The emphasis is on the word “tribute,” because the band, aka local heroes Tokyo Joe, go for full authenticity, bringing costumes and lighting to the fore to play hits like “Crocodile Rock,” “Daniel,” “Candle In The Wind” and many more. Showtime is 6 p.m. and tickets are $29. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Brandon Oakes (concert)
Singer/songwriter Brandon Oakes performs at O’Hara’s Bakery Café (121 E Main St.). The pianist plays a mix of covers and originals starting at 7 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/oharasBC for more information.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13

Pups N’ Pints
Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.) hosts an adorable Saturday event. Steel Hands has teamed up with Columbia Animal Services and Animal Mission of the Midlands for a fun pup adoption drive and fundraiser called Pups N’ Pints. Enjoy Steel Hands’ famous local brews while you look for a new fur baby to adopt. Adoption fees are waived for all animals at the event. All animals come spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Please come prepared with a leash and collar! This event runs from noon to 3 p.m. and is free to attend. Cash donations are accepted for Animal Mission of the Midlands. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

LeTron Brantley & Friends (concert)
Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St.) and popular local saxophonist and bandleader LeTron Brantley invite you to enjoy “The Soul Jazz Experience.” Expect plenty of hits and classics by Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Natalie Cole, Ronnie Laws and more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and showtime is 8 p.m. Admission is $75 (price includes dinner). Dressy attire is required. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

The McKoy Brothers (concert)
Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor welcomes The McKoy Brothers back to their Friday night concert slot. The group plays a mix of traditional bluegrass and gospel music from 8 to 9 p.m. Admission is a $10 donation, and the snack bar is open. Visit billsmusicshop.com for more information.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 14

Midlands Fall Arts & Crafts Market
The S.C. State Farmer’s Market (3483 Charleston Hwy.) hosts the Midlands Fall Arts & Crafts Market. This pet-friendly, family-friendly, free event features over 150 vendors, crafters and local businesses from all over the Midlands. This event begins at 9 a.m. Visit agriculture.sc.gov for more information.

Echoes of Chaos: The Woodstock ’99 Revival (concert)
Historic Cayce Speedway (2001 Charleston Hwy.) and the Red NOT Chili Peppers tribute band host a throwback to the chaotic nu-metal lineup of Woodstock ’99. This 12-band festival features tributes to Limp Bizkit, Rage Against The Machine, Godsmack, Bush, Metallica and more. This event runs from noon until 9 p.m. Visit redhotchilipepperstribute.com for ticket pricing information.

MONDAY, SEPT. 15

Monday Evening Book Club
The Irmo Branch Library (6251 St. Andrews Rd.) invites you to their Monday evening Book Club meeting. Meet up with friends and neighbors in a cozy, informal atmosphere, read a wide variety of books and engage in lively discussion. This event is free to attend and runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit lexcolibrary.com for more information.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 16

Savage Trivia Night 
Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center St.) hosts their weekly Savage Trivia Night. Unlike other trivia nights, Savage Trivia puts your mental AND physical skills to the test for a chance to win great prizes. Trivia takes place in the Savage Craft Armory, located in the brick building in the beer garden. Bring your friends and enjoy a night of fun games. This event runs from 7 to 10 p.m., and is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/savagecraftaleworks for more information.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 18

Civil Remedy (concert)
The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) welcomes popular local rockers Civil Remedy to their “Icehouse Live!” concert series, presented by the Lexington Medical Center. The band plays a rough and ready mix of country-rock, southern rock, classic country and Americana, and their shows feature tunes by The Zac Brown Band, Chris Stapleton, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, the Eagles and more. Showtime is 6:30 p.m., and this show is free to attend. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Across the county line

The Koger Center for the Arts (1051 Greene St.) invites you to another edition of their “Live Outside” concert series. Charleston alt-country sensation She Returns From War performs on Friday, Sept. 12. Led by singer/songwriter Hunter Park, She Returns From War blends experimental modern sensibilities with classic country twang to create something new. Showtime is 5 p.m. on the Koger Center’s Plaza Stage, and this event is free to attend. Visit kogercenterforthearts.com for more information.

The New Brookland Tavern (632 Harden St.) welcomes Oso Oso on Friday, Sept. 12. The Long Beach, N.Y., band revolves around singer, songwriter and guitarist Jade Lilitri and mixes the hooks of vintage power pop and the naked vulnerability of emo music. Doors open at 7 p.m. and openers Born Without Bones hit the stage at 8 p.m. Admission is $10. Visit newbrooklandtavern.com for more information.

The S.C. State Museum (301 Gervais St.) hosts their monthly Accessibility Morning program on Saturday, Sept. 13. This program is designed for families of children, teenagers and young adults who benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience. Guests can visit all museum galleries, enjoy meet-and-greet story time, take in special sensory shows in the 4D planetarium and take a break in the Sensory Room if necessary. Accessibility Morning runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is free to attend. Visit  scmuseum.org.

The Columbia Museum of Art (1515 Main St.) invites you and the family to Play On The Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 13^.. The kids will enjoy building and creating with colorful building materials, perfect for creators of all ages. Kids can try a design challenge or use their imaginations to tap into their engineering ingenuity. Play on the Plaza runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit columbiamuseum.org for more information.

The Nashville rockers The Brook & The Bluff perform at The Senate (1022 Senate St.) on Sunday, Sept. 14. The band is touring in support of their new EP, “This Could All Go Nowhere,” a mix of straightforward alt-rock, indie-folk harmonies and pop polish. Showtime is 8 p.m., and Toledo opens the show. Tickets are $33. Visit thesenatecolumbia.com for more information.