UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA: “Building Pipelines to the Future: Advancing to the Next Level, Fulfilling the Dream, Advocating for the Future,” 6 tonight in the USC law school auditorium; symposium sponsored by the Black Law Students Association. Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Friday at the Zone, Williams-Brice Stadium; guest speaker will be Willie Bolden. Tickets are $7; studens, $2 (available at the Russell House and the Koger Center). USC Gospel Choir and the Hallelujah Singers, 6 p.m. Sunday at the Koger Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $10; students, $5. Day of Service, Monday. To register as a volunteer, go to www.sa.sc.edu/communityservice/mlk. (803) 777-3854
CITY OF COLUMBIA: Food drive through 6 p.m. today; canned goods and nonperishable food items may be dropped off at the Chick-fil-A at 901 Harden St. Donations will be distributed by Harvest Hope Food Bank. Wreath-laying, noon Friday at the Stone of Hope, Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Community Center, 2300 Greene St. 5K run/fitness walk, 9 a.m. Saturday at MLK park, registration at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit Dream Keeper scholarships and the Frye Foundation. (803) 254-8070; www.strictlyrunning.com. Marker service, 3:06 p.m. Monday at Greene and Harden streets, Five Points. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, 4 p.m. Monday at MLK park. (803) 545-3020
NAACP KING DAY AT THE DOME: Prayer service, 8:30 a.m. Monday at Zion Baptist Church, 801 Washington St. Pre-rally performances at the State House, Main and Gervais streets, 9:30 a.m. King Day rally, 10:15 a.m. at the State House. (803) 754-4584; www.scnaacp.org
CAROLS OF THE STRUGGLE: 10:30 a.m. Monday at Chappelle Memorial AME Church, 1101 Pine St. Speaker will be the Rev. Preston Warren Williams II, presiding bishop of the 7th Episcopal District AME Church of South Carolina.
LEXINGTON/GILBERT: Youth forum, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Family Life Center, 300 Hermitage Road, Lexington. MLK fellowship banquet, 6:45 p.m. Saturday at the Rosenwald Community Learning Center, 420 Hendrix St., Lexington. Speaker will be Warren Bolton. MLK sing-out, 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Mount Olive CME Church, 567 Gibson Road, Lexington. Worship service, 7 p.m. Monday at Spring Hill AME Church, 228 Windy Court, Gilbert.
TODAY
PALMETTO SENIOR SHOW: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today in the Cantey Building at the State Fairgrounds. Music, entertainment, contests, mini pre-screening of World War II documentary, vendor booths offering products and services for ages 55 and older. Free admission; parking, $2. (803) 796-2304
DOCUMENT SHREDDING, E-WASTE RECYCLING: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today at Shred360, 431 Western Lane, Irmo. Accepting office-quality paper products, computers, printers, laptops, speakers, radios, keyboards, monitors, TVs. Limit five boxes or bags. (803) 233-1823; www.shred360.com
SPEAKER AT THE CENTER: “The Life and Art of Alfred Hutty: Woodstock to Charleston,” edited by Sara C. Arnold and Stephen G. Hoffius, noon Thursday at the S.C. State Library, 1430 Senate St., Room 309. Free; bring a bag lunch. Books will be available for purchase and autographing. Information at http://readsc.org
GARDEN LIKE A MASTER: Herbs in containers workshop, 7 p.m. Thursday at the Sandhills Branch Library, 1 Summit Parkway. Free, sponsored by the S.C. Midlands Master Gardeners. (803) 699-9230
ART CLASSES: After-School Art Class for grades 4-8, 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 16; Intermediate Pottery, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 16. Columbia Parks and Recreation art center, 1932 Calhoun St. Classes limited to 10 students. $25 registration plus $55 instruction fee. (803) 545-3093 or email bloliver@columbiasc.net
FRIDAY
FREE FRIDAYS AT THE ZOO: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays through Feb. 24, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway. Richland and Lexington County residents admitted free with valid driver’s license (as proof of residence). (803) 779-8717
ART CLASSES: Seniors Can Do Clay, 1-3 p.m. Fridays through Feb. 13. Columbia Parks and Recreation art center, 1932 Calhoun St. Classes limited to 10 students. $15 registration plus $35 instruction fee. (803) 545-3093 or email bloliver@columbiasc.net
WREN INSTITUTE FOR URBAN RESEARCH: Work by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Luis Barragan will be featured in Friday lectures, noon, 1502 Main St., #221; 1:30 p.m., Still Hopes Retirement Community, 1 Still Hopes Drive, West Columbia; and 6 p.m. at the Capital City Club, 1201 Main St. (803) 771-0219
CAMP COCOON FUNDRAISER: 6-8 p.m. Friday at AMF Park Lanes, 900 Axtell Drive, Cayce. Bowling and family activities with proceeds to benefit Camp Cocoon, a weekend grief camp for youngsters. (803) 824-0927
SATURDAY
LEXINGTON COUNTY ELECTRONICS REYCLING: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the County Auxiliary Building, 605 W. Main St., Lexington. Accepting computers, laptops, printers, TVs, microwaves, gaming systems and other electronics.
FOOD TRUCK RODEO: 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Cross Hill Market, Cross Hill Road and Devine Street. Live music by The Project, 5-8 p.m., cash bar (beer and wine); tailgate chairs welcome. $5; proceeds benefit Gills Creek Watershed Association and Jubilee Academy
SOUNDSCAPES FOR LANDSCAPES: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Koger Center for the Arts. S.C. Philharmonic concert featuring violinist Yosuke Kawasaki and cellist Edward Arron. $17-$47, student and military discounts available. Mention Columbia Green when ordering tickets — a percentage of ticket sales will benefit the group’s beautification efforts. (803) 251-2222; www.scphilharmonic.com
CONTRA DANCE: 6:15-10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Arsenal Hill Park Building, 1800 Lincoln St. Live music by Sons of the Full Moon, caller will be Lesly Bowers. Beyond Beginners workshop, 6:15-7 p.m.; new dancers workshop, 7-7:30 p.m. $8; no partner necessary, bring clean, soft-soled, non-marking shoes. (803) 760-5881; www.contracola.org
U.S. AMATEUR BALLROOM DANCERS ASSOCIATION: Columbia Chapter dance, 7:15-10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center, 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. Casual dress; complimentary dance lessons, 7:45-8:15 p.m.; non-alcoholic drinks and refreshments available. $10; USADance members, $7; students, $5. www.usadance.us
SUNDAY
SECOND SUNDAY STROLL: 2 p.m. Sunday guided walking tour of the Heathwood neighborhood, sponsored by the Historic Columbia Foundation. Meet at Heathwood Park, 800 Abelia Road. $6; ages 17 and younger, $3 (members, free). Reservations: (803) 252-1770, ext. 24; email reservations@historiccolumbia.org
THINK JAZZ COLUMBIA CONCERT: 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Senate’s End, 316 Senate St. $4 cover. Think Jazz Orchestra and Reggie’s Jazz Jam (jazz musicians are welcome to sit in). www.thinkjazzcolumbia.com
SUNDAYS AT LOWMAN: Pianist Elisa Moskovitz, 3 p.m. Sunday in the New Life Chapel, the Heritage at Lowman, 2101 Dutch Fork Road, White Rock. Reception will follow. Free, call (803) 451-7414 for a reservation.
TUESDAY
SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF ST. ANDREWS: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays through March 6. Interfaith learning program for ages 50 and older, meets at Ashland United Methodist Church, 2600 Ashland Road. Three classes per day for nine-week session, $25. (803) 731-9394; www.shepherdscenterofstandrews.org
EARLY COLUMBIA LECTURE SERIES: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 21 at the Seibels House, 1601 Richland St. This week’s topic will be “Buffalo, Indians, Explorers and Settlers.” (803) 252-1770; www.historicolumbia.org
WEDNESDAY
WINDOWS 8 PREVIEW: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 18 at Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus, 151 Powell Road. Free; call (803) 732-0432 or go to www.mtctraining.com to register.
“PATRIOCRACY:” Documentary on political polarization, 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, 930 Richland St. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of South Carolina, a panel discussion will follow the free screening.
HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION VIP TOURS: 50th anniversary behind-the-scenes tours include W.B. Smith Whaley House-Dunbar Funeral Home, 1527 Gervais St., 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday; Equitable Arcade-Columbia Down Under, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 19. $25; HCF members, $20. Includes tour and cocktails. (803) 252-7742, ext. 12 or email wspratt@historiccolumbia.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
OYSTER ROAST AND CRAFT BEER TASTING: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at Adam’s Mill Pond, 5301 Bluff Road, Columbia. Music by Spencer Rush. Sponsored by the United Way of the Midlands Young Leaders Society, tickets are $15; $10 for YLS and Tocqueville Society members. Register in advance at www.uway.org/events
SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: Free intro party, 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at Union United Methodist Church, 7582 Woodrow St., Irmo. Sessions meet at 7 p.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 26; $5. (803) 749-6898; email mbrandt@sc.rr.com
PARENTS NIGHT OUT: 5:30-9:30 p.m. the third Friday monthly at the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, Lake Carolina. Youngsters ages 14 and younger will enjoy swimming, crafts, group games and more. $25; members, $15 (includes dinner). Preregister at the front desk. (803) 451-8439
FESTIVAL OF HEALING AND SPIRITUAL AWARENESS: 9:45 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 21 and 10:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 22 at The Coop, 1100 Key Road (next to Williams-Brice Stadium). Workshops on health and spirituality and vendors offering arts, crafts, music and musical instruments, metaphysical and personal health care items. Weekend pass, $15; Jan. 21, $10; Jan. 22, $8. (864) 233-3033; www.thefestivalofhealing.com
WINTER NATURE WALK: 10 a.m. Jan. 21 at Sesquicentennial State Park, 9564 Two Notch Road. Casual stroll along the Jackson Creek Nature Trail for ages 6 and older. $5; ages 15 and younger and seniors, $3. Children 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; registration deadline is Jan. 20. (803) 788-2706 or email sesqui@scprt.com
MUSEUM ROAD SHOW: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 21 at the State Museum, 301 Gervais St. Local experts will offer informal appraisals of fine art, textiles, military memorabilia, furniture, jewelry. $20 for the first item, $30 for two items, $40 for four items (limit four items per person); $5 discount for members. (803) 898-4952; www.southcarolinastatemusem.org
THINK JAZZ COLUMBIA: Gene Dykes Big Band, 2-5 p.m. Jan. 22 at Senate’s End, 316 Senate St. $4 cover. www.thinkjazzcolumbia.com
GUSTAFER YELLOWGOLD’S SHOW: 3 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly St. Free; recommended for ages 3-10, but the multimedia experience appeals to adults, too. (803) 799-9084; www.richland.lib.sc.us
CRAFT BAR HAPPY HOUR: 6-9 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. Bring your current project or purchase a craft kit for $12. Reservations required, limit 45 participants. $12; members, $8 (includes refreshments). (803) 799-2810; www.columbiamuseum.org
EARLY COLUMBIA LECTURE SERIES: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 21 at the Seibels House, 1601 Richland St. Topics include “The United States’ First Planned City,” Jan. 24; “Columbia’s First Families,” Jan. 31; “Columbia’s First Churches,” Feb. 7; “Columbia’s First Schools,” Feb. 14; and “The Columbia Canal,” Feb. 21. (803) 252-1770; www.historicolumbia.org
RED NOSE RUN: 8 a.m. Jan. 28 at Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St. 10K starts at 8 a.m., 5K at 8:15. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia. (803) 254-0118; register at www.strictlyrunning.com
ARTS AT SHANDON: Traditional square dancing, line dancing and Texas two-step with caller Nelson Jarvis, 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow St., $5. Child care will be available for an additional charge; reservations deadline is Jan. 20. (803) 771-4408
ROBERT BURNS DINNER: 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at Seawell’s, 1125 Rosewood Drive. Sponsored by the Robert Burns Society of the Midlands, 34th annual event will feature toasts, Parade of the Tartans, Address to the Haggis, Palmetto Pipes & Drums band, Highland and Scottish country dancing. Cash bar, refreshments, 7 p.m. dinner will feature choice of entrees. $59; members, $49; ages 12 and younger, $18. Tickets must be purchased by Jan. 24. (803) 798-2206; www.rbsm.org
BIRDING BASICS: 9 a.m. Jan. 28 at Sesquicentennial State Park, 9564 Two Notch Road. Dress for the weather and bring water, binoculars, field guides and a snack (limited supply of binoculars and field guides will be available). Designed for ages 8 and older; ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. $5; ages 15 and younger and seniors, $3. Space is limited; registration deadline is Jan. 27. (803) 788-2706 or email sesqui@scprt.com
“AMERICAN VISIONS:” 1 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. Film series on American art written and narrated by Time magazine art critic Robert Hughes. Free. (803) 799-2810; www.columbiamuseum.org
THINK JAZZ COLUMBIA CONCERT: 2-5 p.m.Jan. 29 at Senate’s End, 316 Senate St. $4 cover. Think Jazz Orchestra and Jenna McSwain. www.thinkjazzcolumbia.com
FUN NIGHTS: 7-10 p.m. Feb 4 at the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, Lake Carolina. Drop off your fourth- and fifth-graders for an evening of basketball, Xbox, games, indoor playground and more. $8; members, $5. Food and drink will be available for sale. (803) 451-8439
HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION VIP TOURS: 50th anniversary behind-the-scenes tours include Woodrow Wilson Family Home and the Lorick House, 1705 and 1727 Hampton St., 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 8. $20; HCF members, $15; includes tour and cocktails. (803) 252-7742, ext. 12 or email wspratt@historiccolumbia.org
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