TODAY
TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS: 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays at McGregor Presbyterian Church, 6505 St. Andrews Road. Requested donations vary depending on category — adult, senior, student, family. (803) 772-9557; http://www.taoist.org
TUESDAY
AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Road. Six-hour driver refresher course hosted by the Richland County Recreation Commission. Participants who complete the course may be eligible for a discount from their auto insurance carrier. (803) 462-9995
TOUCAN TUESDAYS AT RIVERBANKS ZOO: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 28, 500 Wildlife Parkway. Two can visit for the price of one with a donation of two cans of non-perishable food items for Harvest Hope Food Bank. Regular adult admission is $11.75; ages 3-12, $9.25, ages 2 and younger, free. (803) 779-8717; http://www.riverbanks.org
CORE LEADERSHIP SKILLS: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus, 151 Powell Road. Fee, $79. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com
BOOMERONICS — LEARNING THE LINGO OF THE FUTURE: Free educational series for baby boomers, seniors and caregivers, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Summer’s Landing Assisted Living Community, 651 Polo Road. (803) 351-7827; (803) 730-0429
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) 772-9557; http://www.taoist.org
WEDNESDAY
ART CLASS: 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Adult Activities Center, 7494 Parklane Road. Age 21 and older; $30 includes all supplies needed for a completed painting. (803) 462-9995; http://www.firstclassart.webs.com
“JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-July 28 and 3 p.m. July 29 at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. $20; ages 65 and older, active duty military and full-time college students, $17; ages 17 and younger, $12. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com
“DISNEY’S CAMP ROCK: THE MUSICAL”: 8 p.m. Wednesday-July 27; 3 p.m. July 28 at Workshop Theatre, 1136 Bull St. $22; seniors and military, $20; students, $16; age 12 and younger, $12. (803) 799-6551; http://www.workshoptheatre.com
2012 MR. CANINE CAROLINA PAGEANT: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday at Jillian’s, 800 Gervais St. $10. Contestants will be local celebrities. Proceeds benefit Pawmetto Lifeline. (803) 465-9174
COLUMBIA JAYCEES DINNER AND BOWLING: 6 p.m. Wednesday at D’s Wings, 920 Axtell Drive, Cayce; bowling starts at 8 p.m. at AMF Park Lanes, 900 Axtell Drive, Cayce. $10 for unlimited games. (803) 546-1662
THURSDAY
ACCEPTING PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY: 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Midlands Technical College, Airport Campus, 1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia. Fee, $79. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com
“A LITTLE PRINCESS”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 8 p.m. Thursday-July 28; 3 p.m. July 29 at Harbison Theatre, Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. $15; seniors, active military and students age 13 and older, $12; age 12 and younger, $10. (803) 240-8544; http://www.chapintheatre.org
TRAVEL SERIES LUNCH AND LEARN: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Bring a bag lunch and come away with travel tips, resources and information from Faye Brown. Free, beverages will be provided; call (803) 779-1971 to reserve a seat.
FRIDAY
ZUMBA-THON: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, 900 Lake Carolina Drive. $10 for YMCA members in advance, $15 for non-members and members at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Y’s Partners with Youth Campaign. (803) 451-9439, ext. 20; http://www.columbiaymca.org
CHRISTMAS IN JULY: 6-9 p.m. Friday-July 29 at the Towns Family Farm (site of Elgin Lights), 2433 Charlie Horse Circle, Elgin. Antiques, toys, trains, tractors, hayride, working blacksmith shop and Christmas buildings will be open for tours. Admission is $5 per car or the equivalent (or more) of school supplies to benefit Kershaw County elementary school children. (803) 408-0131
CAPITAL SENIOR CENTER DANCE: Friday night dances, 7:30-10:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays monthly at 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Live music featuring the Dancetimers, BYOB; $5. (803) 779-1971; http://www.capitalseniorcenter.com
ZOOVIE NIGHT AT RIVERBANKS: Friday at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. 500 Wildlife Parkway. Gates open at 7 p.m. for the Endangered Species Carousel, Spots ’n Stripes Railroad and Wild Adventures Climbing Wall; screening of “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” will start at dusk in Palmetto Plaza. Concessions will be available for purchase; bring your lawn chair. Tickets are $5; $3 for Riverbanks Society members. (803) 779-8717; http://www.riverbanks.org
SATURDAY
DEFENSIVE DRIVING: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday at Midlands Technical College Batesburg-Leesville Campus, 423 College St., Batesburg-Leesville. $69. (803) 732-0432
GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Brookland Banquet and Conference Center, 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. (803) 23700925; www.cdamec.org
BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at 3315 Broad River Road. Free. Includes school information, health screenings, children’s activities and food and drinks. 1-888-676-9588
BASKET WEAVING CLASS: Introductory session, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Edisto Discovery Park, 1914 Wiley St. $55; includes materials and supplies. Sponsored by Columbia Parks and Recreation. (803) 545-3093
GRAND RE-OPENING: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at McDonald’s, 2230 Decker Blvd. Free celebration featuring face painting, bounce house, giveaways, fire truck tours and more. (803) 788-7651
ART CLASS: 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday at Polo Road Park, 730 Polo Road. For age 10 and older. $30, includes all supplies needed for a completed painting. (803) 736-1657; http://www.firstclassart.webs.com
COMMUNITY DAY: 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Hyatt Park, 927 Jackson Ave. Games, music, health screenings, sports physicals and more. (803) 733-8445
OLYMPIC-THEMED PUB CRAWL: 7 p.m. Saturday at Flying Saucer, 931 Senate St. Dress as your favorite Olympic team or sport. Sponsored by the Columbia Jaycees. (803) 546-1662
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. http://www.usadance.us
UPCOMING EVENTS
“MASTERS IN THE HANDS OF A MASTER”: Organ and piano recital, 4 p.m. July 29 at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 3005 Devine St.. Incarnation’s cantor and associate pastor, the Rev. Dr. James C. Parham III, will perform works by Beethoven, Bach and Mendelssohn. A free will offering to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank will be conducted and a reception will follow the program. (803) 256-2381
WEEKEND WIND DOWN: 6-10 p.m. July 29 at River Center Plaza, 1722 Broad River Road. $15. Games, music, drinks, raffles and more. (803) 586-1600
ACTING WORKSHOP: 9 a.m.-noon July 30-Aug. 3 at Columbia Music Festival Association, 914 Pulaski St. $150 per student. Introduction to acting camp for middle and high school students sponsored by the S.C. Shakespeare Company. www.shakespearesc.org
DEFENSIVE DRIVING: 6-10 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1 at Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus, 7300 College St., Irmo. $69. (803) 732-0432
S.C. COACHES FOR CHARITY: 6 p.m. July 31 at Embassy Suites, 200 Stoneridge Drive. College football coaches Mike Ayers, Bruce Fowler, Kevin Higgins, Joe Moglia, Buddy Pough, Steve Spurrier and Dabo Swinney will be raising money for their favorite charities. Jerry Richardson, owner of the Carolina Panthers, will be presented the Community MVP Award. $175; includes cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, entertainment and dinner. Sponsored by the Fisher DeBerry Foundation. http://www.southcarolinacoaches.com
IRMO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1992: 20-year reunion, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at City Art, 1224 Lincoln St. $60; couples, $120. http://www.irmo1992.com
