Community Calendar | Feb. 11

TODAY

COLUMBIA WOMEN’S SHOW: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. Premiere event will feature fashion shows, workshops, celebrity guests, seminars and vendors. $8; students and military with ID, $5; ages 6-12, $4; two-day pass, $12. $1 off adult admission with three canned food items for Harvest Hope Food Bank. www.columbiawomensshow.com

“PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL”: 7 tonight, Friday and Feb. 18; matinees at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. today and Feb. 18; 3 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 19 at Columbia Children’s Theatre, 2nd level, Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive. Ages 3 and older, $8. (803) 691-4548; www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com

RELAX, IT’S OK 2B SINGLE VALENTINE’S GALA: 7 p.m.-midnight tonight at the Brookland Baptist Banquet and Conference Center, 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. Advance tickets, $20; $25 at the door. (803) 386-7114

VALENTINE’S DANCE: 7:15-10:30 tonight at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center, 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. Casual dress; non-alcoholic drinks, refreshments and snacks available for sale; complimentary dance lesson, 7:45-8:15 p.m. $10; students, $5; USADance members, $7. www.usadance.us

SUNDAY

COLUMBIA WOMEN’S SHOW: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. Premiere event will feature fashion shows, workshops, celebrity guests, seminars and vendors. $8; students and military with ID, $5; ages 6-12, $4; two-day pass, $12. $1 off adult admission with three canned food items for Harvest Hope Food Bank. www.columbiawomensshow.com

SECOND SUNDAY STROLL: 2 p.m. Sunday, meet at MLK Park, 2300 Greene St., for a walking tour of the Lower Waverly neighborhood. $6; ages 17 and younger, $3; Historic Columbia Foundation members, free. Reservations, (803) 252-1770, ext. 24, or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org

“PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL”: 3 p.m. Sunday at Columbia Children’s Theatre, 2nd level, Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive. Ages 3 and older, $8. (803) 691-4548; www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com

BEGINNER WALTZ AND SHAG LESSONS: Sundays at Yellow Rock Hall, 2211 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia. No prior dance experience required, no partner necessary. Waltz lessons, 3:30-5 p.m.; shag lessons, 5-6 p.m. for six weeks. $5 per class. (803) 791-9767

MONDAY

LOVE YOURSELF HEALTH FAIR: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday at the Richland County Recreation Commission Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Road. Vendors, health screenings, informational booths; free and open to ages 21 and older. (803) 462-9995

TUESDAY

ALLEN UNIVERSITY FOUNDER’S DAY COMMEMORATION: 10 a.m. Tuesday in the J.H. Adams Gymnatorium, 1530 Harden St. Speaker will be the Rev. William Watley. (803) 376-5728; www.allenuniversity.edu

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road. Free. (803) 345-0158 or email billmac85@yahoo.com

TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 2701 Heyward St. Requested donations vary depending on category — adult, senior, student, family. (803) 647-9283; www.taoist.org

FAMILY NIGHT AT EDVENTURE: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday; $1 admission to EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. (803) 779-3100; www.edventure.org

USC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: “Amore,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Koger Center for the Arts. Concert will feature guest soloists Diana Amos, Daniel Cole, Lori Celeste Hicks, Tommy Watson and the Benedict College Concert Choir. $25; seniors, USC faculty and staff, $20; students, $8. (803) 251-2222; www.capitoltickets.com

WEDNESDAY

KEEPING UP WITH THE LEGISLATION: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday at the State Library, 1500 Senate St. Users will view bills, track actions and versions, find contact information on legislators and committees and more. Free. Register at www.statelibrary.sc.gov

CORNBREAD KICKOFF: 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Eau Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Ave. Enjoy chili, cornbread and fun activities while helping the North Columbia Business Association plan the first annual Columbia Cornbread Festival slated for Nov. 3. (803) 331-2931; www.northcolumbiabusinessassociation.com

THURSDAY

SMALL BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday at Midlands Technical College, Northeast Campus, 151 Powell Road. $35. Register at (803) 732-0432 or www.mtctraining.com

HOSPITALITY TAX GRANT WORKSHOP: Noon-2 p.m. Thursday at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Assistance in the application process for City of Columbia Hospitality Tax grants. Bring your lunch. (803) 545-2048 or email gdfanning@columbiasc.net

SPEAKER AT THE CENTER: Noon Thursday at the State Library, 1430 Senate St., Room 309. Discussion of “Palmetto Portraits Project” with Paul Matheny III and Josephine Humphreys. Free; bring a bag lunch. Books will be available for purchase and autographing. Information at http://readsc.org

UNIVERSITY CHORUS: “Songs for the Soul,” 6 p.m. Thursday in the USC School of Music recital hall, 813 Assembly St. Free.

FRIDAY

FREE FRIDAYS AT THE ZOO: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays through Feb. 24 at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway. Richland and Lexington residents receive free admission with a valid driver’s license or property tax statement as proof of residence. (803) 779-8717; www.riverbanks.org

S.C. BOTTLE CLUB SHOW AND SALE: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 18 at Meadowlake Park, 600 Beckman Road. Admission is a donation to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands. (803) 629-8553 or email martyvollmer@aol.com

MARDI GRAS AND KARAOKE: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday at Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Road. Food, fun and music in a family-friendly atmosphere. Advance tickets $10; ages 4-12, $5; $12 and $6 at the door. (803) 736-5766; www.unitycolumbia.addr.com

“PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL”: 7 p.m. Friday and Feb. 18; matinees at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Feb. 18; 3 p.m. Feb. 19 at Columbia Children’s Theatre, 2nd level, Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive. Ages 3 and older, $8. (803) 691-4548; www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com

ARTS AT SHANDON: “Angela Blalock and Friends,” 7:30 p.m. Friday at Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow St. Free, but donations welcome. (803) 771-4408.

CAPITAL SENIOR CENTER DANCE: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday at 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Live music by the Dance Timers. $5; BYOB and snacks. (803) 779-1971

PARENTS NIGHT OUT: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday 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

UPCOMING EVENTS

GREAT AMERICAN BACKYARD BIRD COUNT: 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Feb. 18 at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, Congaree National Park. Arrive 15 minutes early; wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather; bring a snack, water bottle and binoculars (The park has a limited number of binoculars available on a first-come, first-served basis). Open to ages 5 and older, children ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Register in advance by calling (803) 776-4396, ext. 0. Info at www.birdsource.org/gbbc

MTC OPEN HOUSE: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 18 at Midlands Technical College’s Airport Campus, 1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia. Campus tour, admissions information, free assistance completing and filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Register at www.midlandstech.edu/openhouse

COLLEGE GOAL SOUTH CAROLINA: Financial aid workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly St. Free help in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Register at www.collegegoalsc.org

MARDI GRAS: Noon-10 p.m. Feb. 18 at City Roots Farm, 1005 Airport Blvd. Walking parade through the Rosewood area, 3 p.m.; come early and register your dog for the walk, $5 with all proceeds going to the Animal Mission spay/neuter program. The Benedict College percussion marching band will lead the procession. Krewes encouraged, go to www.mardigrascolumbia.org After the parade, stick around for the party, 12 bands, food and drink. Party tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the gate.

CONTRA DANCE: 6:15-10:30 p.m. Feb. 18, Arsenal Hill Park building, 1800 Lincoln St. Live music by the Hungry Monks, caller will be Marolyn Floyd. Beyond Beginners workshop, 6:15-7 p.m.; new dancers workshop, 7-7:30 p.m. No partner necessary; bring clean, soft-soled, non-marking shoes. $8. (803) 760-5881; www.contracola.org

PALMETTO CONCERT BAND: 8:45 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St. Free.

CHILI COOK-OFF, CAR AND BIKE SHOW: 1 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Carolina Ale House, 277 Columbiana Drive. Registration, $30; proceeds benefit the Lexington County Law Enforcement Officer’s Association. (803) 429-3889 or (803) 446-7942

WORLD OF MINIATURES EXHIBIT: “Toy Soldiers and Trains — Dollhouses and Planes,” Feb. 19 through March 4 at the Kershaw-Cornwallis House, Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, 222 Broad St., Camden. $5; seniors and miitary, $4; ages 6-15, $3. Proceeds benefit Historic Camden. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Sundays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2-7 p.m. Thursdays. (803) 432-9841; www.historic-camden.net

“A JOURNEY TO THE EMERALD ISLE”: 3 p.m. Feb. 19 in New Life Chapel, the Heritage at Lowman, 2101 Dutch Fork Road, White Rock. Part of the Sundays at Lowman concert series, event will feature soprano/harpist Laury Christie and Dr. Charles Fugo; David Vaughan will be on hand with Irish stories and poetry. Free, but call (803) 451-7414 to reserve a seat.

PALLADIUM SOCIETY CHILI COOK-OFF: 5-8 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Ellison Building at the State Fairgrounds. $30; Historic Columbia Foundation members, $25; Palladium Society members, $20 (includes music by Whiskey Tango Review and beer/wine tickets). Entry fee, $20 (includes free admission and guest ticket). Register at http://historiccolumbia.org by Feb. 20.