TODAY
MIDLANDS FALL PLANT AND FLOWER FESTIVAL: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. today and noon-5 p.m. Sunday at the State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia. Locally grown and seasonal produce as well as plants, flowers and lawn decorations for gardening enthusiasts. (803) 734-2210; http://www.agriculture.sc.gov
DR. ANDREW SORENSEN 5K BOW TIE RUN/WALK: 9 a.m. today near the intersection of Sumter and College streets on the USC campus. $35; USC students, $10. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia. Register at http://www.strictlyrunning.com
LINDA BIGGS 5K FOR IPF — A QUEST FOR A CURE: 9 a.m. today on the Irmo side of the Lake Murray dam; registration begins at 8:30 a.m. $15; age 12 and younger, free. Proceeds benefit the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Register at http://www.cough-cough.org
ST. MARK BAPTIST CHURCH FALL BAZAAR: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today at 2700 Chestnut St. Exhibits, health screenings, consumer workshops, voter registration, food vendors and more. Table rentals, $20. Call (803) 296-2273 to preregister for prostate cancer screening.
CAR AND BIKE SHOW: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (registration begins at 8 a.m.) today at American Legion Post 6, 200 Pickens St. Live music, silent auction; entry fee $20. Admission, $5; age 10 and younger, free. Proceeds will benefit the Alston Wilkes Society Homeless Veterans Program. (803) 799-2490
FLAG DISPOSAL CEREMONY: 10 a.m. today at American Legion Post 7, 211 American Legion Drive (off Harmon Street), Lexington. Free and open to the public; the post will also be holding a yard sale with crafts, baked goods and a hot dog lunch. (803) 359-1278
MOTORCYCLE CHARITY RIDE FOR THE HOMELESS: Today at Club Elements, 201 Columbia Mall Blvd. Gate opens at 9 a.m., registration, 9:30-10:30, kickstands up at 11 a.m. $15; two riders, $20; three riders, $25. Proceeds will benefit the Feed the Homeless Project. (803) 873-8725
“GOODNIGHT MOON”: 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, 7 tonight; 3 p.m. Sunday at Columbia Children’s Theatre, Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive. Tickets are $8; available at http://www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com. (803) 691-4548
ITALIAN FESTIVAL AND BOCCE TOURNAMENT: 11 a.m. today, Main Street, downtown Columbia. Free admission; tickets will be sold for food and beverages. Sponsored by the Bella Italia Lodge 2808.
BREASTROKE FOR A CURE: Noon-2 p.m. today at the Quail Hollow pool, 131 Blackhawk Trail. The Brookland-Cayce High swim team will swim laps to raise money for breast cancer awareness. $3 for 50 meters; $5 for 100 meters; proceeds will benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Open to any swimmer/team with a donation.
FIDO DOG RESCUE SILENT AUCTION: 5:30-8 tonight at the Old Mill, 711 E. Main St. Lexington. $10, includes food from Cafe Chartier, the Cotton Grill and Creekside Restaurant and music by Arnie Jones of the Black Bottom Biscuits. Proceeds will benefit Fido Dog Rescue. (803) 926-9154; email ajkkjones@juno.com
ANGELS ACROSS THE USA TOUR: 6 tonight at Dekalb Baptist Church, 2034 Dekalb School Road, Camden. Sponsored by the Compassionate Friends Midlands Chapter and Agape Hospice, free event will feature musician and inspirational speaker Alan Pedersen. (803) 432-0740
DREHER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1982: 30-year reunion, 6-9 tonight at Jillian’s, 800 Gervais St. Free, sponsorships encouraged; cash bar. Other classes welcome. (803) 296-5384; email dtolson@intermedical.us or rebeccaglong@att.net
GOSPEL SING-OUT: 6:30 tonight at Bell Memorial Baptist Church, 7205 Farrow Road. A love offering will be accepted for the Palmetto Health Foundation Cancer Walk for Life.
SWEET PALMETTO BLUES: Drink Small and Ironing Board Sam, 7 tonight at the Fine Arts Center of Forest Acres, Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive. $25; $30 at the door. Tickets available at Papa Jazz, 2014 Greene St.; http://www.brownpapertickets.com; (803) 394-4421
“MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON’S”: Newberry Community Players dinner theater comedy, tonight at Steven W’s Downtown Bistro, 1100 Main St., Newberry. Cash bar opens at 7 p.m., meal begins at 7:30 p.m.; $40. Space is limited; tickets available at the Newberry Opera House box office, 1201 McKibben St.; (803) 276-6264 or http://www.newberryoperahouse.com
METRO MADNESS 2 BOXING COMPETITION: 7:30 tonight at the Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St. $15; floor/ringside seats, $26. (803) 576-2350; http://www.ticketmaster.com
“ALL HANDS ON DECK!”: 7:30 tonight, Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. Based on a Bob Hope USO tour, show will feature singers, dancers, comedians and a nine-piece orchestra. $22; http://www.harbisontheatre.org
“FORBIDDEN BROADWAY”: 7:30 tonight and 3 p.m. Sunday at Village Square Theatre, 105 Caughman Road, Lexington. $15-$19. (803) 359-1436; http://www.villagesquaretheatre.com
“THE MUSIC MAN”: 8 tonight and 3 p.m. Sunday at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. $20; age 65 and older, active duty military and full-time college students, $17; age 17 and younger, $12. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com
“NEXT TO NORMAL”: 8 tonight at Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St. Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for military and seniors and $20 for students. (803) 254-9732; http://www.trustus.org
LAST CALL SERIES AT TRUSTUS: “Plan 9 from Outer Space,” 11:15 tonight at 520 Lady St. Doors open at 10:45 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at the door only. (803) 254-9732; http://www.trustus.org
SUNDAY
MIDLANDS FALL PLANT AND FLOWER FESTIVAL: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday at the State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia. Locally grown and seasonal produce as well as plants, flowers and lawn decorations for gardening enthusiasts. (803) 734-2210; http://www.agriculture.sc.gov
“GOODNIGHT MOON”: 3 p.m. Sunday at Columbia Children’s Theatre, Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive. Tickets are $8; available at http://www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com. (803) 691-4548
“FORBIDDEN BROADWAY”: 3 p.m. Sunday at Village Square Theatre, 105 Caughman Road, Lexington. $15-$19. (803) 359-1436; http://www.villagesquaretheatre.com
“THE MUSIC MAN”: 3 p.m. Sunday at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. $20; age 65 and older, active duty military and full-time college students, $17; age 17 and younger, $12. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com
PURPLELIGHT VIGIL FOR HOPE: Victims of pancreatic cancer will be honored 5-7 p.m. Sunday at S.C. Oncology Associates, 166 Stoneridge Drive. http://www.purplelight.org
MONDAY
RICHLAND 101: 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at various locations in Richland County. Learn how your tax dollars are collected and spent from the funding of public education to public safety; free. (803) 576-2062; http://www.rcgov.us
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA: 6-9 p.m. Monday and Oct. 3, Oct 8 at Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus, 151 Powell Road. Bring your camera for in-class shooting assignments and critiques; $89. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com
TUESDAY
WOODROW WILSON FAMILY HOME HARD HAT TOUR: 11 a.m. the first Tuesday monthly at 1705 Hampton St.; $6. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org
EARLY COLUMBIA LECTURE SERIES: “The 20th Century: Columbia Celebrates 200 Years,” 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 9. at the Seibels House, 1601 Richland St. Tuesday’s class topic will be “Schools, Hospitals and Public Services.” $10, (space will be limited). (803) 252-1770; http://www.historiccolumbia.org
FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT: 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 23 at Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus, 7300 College St., Irmo; $79. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com
BEGINNER SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at Yellow Rock Hall, 2211 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia. $5 per lesson; free to active duty military and guests. (803) 791-9767
WEDNESDAY
POETRY WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 31 at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Bring a notebook and pencil. Classes are free for CSC members; $25 per year. (803) 779-1971; http://www.capitalseniorcenter.com
ART CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS: 5-7:30 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
FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT: 5-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 24 at Midlands Technical College, Northeast Campus, 151 Powell Road. $79. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com
“ONCE IN AFGHANISTAN”: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Spears Center for the Arts, Columbia College, 1301 Columbia College Drive. Documentary featuring the stories of women Peace Corps volunteers who worked to vaccinate against smallpox prior to the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. A discussion will follow.
FESTIVAL OF SPIRITUALS: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at USC’s Drayton Hall Theater, 1214 College St. Free concert will feature the USC Gospel Choir, Men of Praise, Ollie Watts Davis and Tina Stallard. http://www.music.sc.edu/events
“THE MUSIC MAN”: 8 p.m. Wednesday through Oct. 5 at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. $20; age 65 and older, active duty military and full-time college students, $17; age 17 and younger, $12. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com
THURSDAY
MEET ME @ THE PLAZA ON MAIN: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. the first Thursday monthly through Nov. 1, Main and Hampton streets. Outdoor dining and jazz (weather permitting) at the Columbia Museum of Art’s Boyd Plaza. Presented by City Center Partnership.
PHOTOGRAPHY AT RIVERBANKS ZOO: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 18 at Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus, 7300 College St., Irmo; $99. (803) 732-0432; http://mtctraining.com
CITIZEN SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAM: 6-10 p.m. Thursday at the Lexington County Law Enforcement Complex, 521 Gibson Road, Lexington. $25; includes chemical pepper aerosol spray. Limited to 40 participants age 16 and older, Lexington County residents will be given preference in enrolling in the program. (803) 785-2400.
SONGBIRD CAFE: 7 p.m. Thursday at Leaside, 100 E. Exchange Place. Food, drink and entertainment by Jesse Lee, Tyler Mechem and Radney Foster. $100; proceeds will benefit Sistercare. (803) 926-0505; http://www.sistercare.com
A FINE AFFAIR — COLORED WITH CARE: Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia, 7 p.m. Thursday at the Columbia Marriott, 1200 Hampton St. $75; couples, $125; includes entertainment, food and silent auction. (803) 254-0118
DIANA AMOS RECITAL: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Spears Center for the Arts, 1301 Columbia College Drive. Amos, a soprano, is an assistant professor of voice and musical theater at Columbia College. Free. http://www.columbiasc.edu
“THE MUSIC MAN”: 8 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 5 at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. $20; age 65 and older, active duty military and full-time college students, $17; age 17 and younger, $12. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com
FRIDAY
HAPPY HOUR HISTORY TOURS OF THE VISTA: 5:30 p.m. Fridays in October, meet next to Gervais & Vine, 620 Gervais St. Guided walking tours include cocktail and appetizer stops along the way. $25; Historic Columbia Foundation members, $20. Reservations encouraged. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org
CMC STEEL RHYTHM ON THE RIVER CONCERT SERIES: The Reggie Sullivan Band and Mike Willis, 6-9 p.m.Friday at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Erin Thomas will open. Free. http://www.rhythmontheriversc.com
EVENING OF BARBECUE, BLUES AND JAZZ: 7 p.m. Friday at the historic Harriet Barber House, 116 Barberville Loop and Lower Richland Boulevard, Hopkins. Advance tickets, $15; $20 day of the event. Part of the Congaree SwampFest celebration, proceeds will benefit the Southeast Rural Community Outreach (SERCO) educational component.
“PRIDE AND PREJUDICE”: S.C. Shakespeare Company production, 7:30 p.m. Friday through Oct. 7 at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road. $10; age 12 and younger, $5. http://www.icrc.net
CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Oct. 6; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce. Opening weekend prices are $10 for Friday and Oct. 6, $7 on Oct. 7. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com
“FORBIDDEN BROADWAY”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Oct. 6; 3 p.m. Oct. 7 at Village Square Theatre, 105 Caughman Road, Lexington. $15-$19. (803) 359-1436; http://www.villagesquaretheatre.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
HAMMER THE HILLS RUN/WALK: 8 a.m. Oct. 6 at Providence Presbyterian Church, 1112 Hummingbird Drive, West Columbia. 5-, 10- and 15K races, 5K walk and youth walk-skip-hop 5K. Fundraiser for Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity will also feature a Build a Doghouse! activity for ages 5-13. Registration $20-$35 through Wednesday, $25-$40 after; youth 5K and doghouse build, $5 each. http://www.providencepresbyterian.net
COUNTRY STORE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 6 at Fair Lawn UMC, 9203 Wilson Blvd. Arts and crafts, baked and canned goods, frozen casseroles, silent auction, flea market, children’s fingerprinting, K-9 unit and more. Flea market table rentals, $25. (803) 754-2070
WALK FOR LIFE/RACE FOR LIFE: 8:30 a.m. Oct. 6 at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. 5 and 10K races with proceeds benefiting the Palmetto Health Breast Center. (803) 434-7275 or email anna.saunders@palmettohealth.org
5K RUN/WALK CHALLENGE SERIES: 9 a.m. Oct. 6 at Memorial Stadium, 1000 S. Holly St.; registration at 8 a.m. Sponsored by the Frye Foundation, proceeds will support local diabetes and mental health organizations, purchase medical equipment and provide scholarships to Midlands Technical College and Sandhills Community College. Advance registration, $15; race day, $20. http://thefryefoundation.org; http://www.strictlyrunning.com
BANK OF AMERICA’S "MUSEUMS ON US" WEEKEND: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6 and noon-5 p.m. Oct. 7 at EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. Bank of America cardholders enjoy free admission the first full weekend monthly. (803) 779-3100; http:///www.edventure.org
FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 6 at Our Hands Together Artisan Market, 101-A Ballentine Park Road, Irmo. Free event will feature entertainment, local artisans and children’s activities. (803) 749-0011; http://www.ourhandstogether.com
SELF-DEFENSE CLASS: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at Polo Road Recreation Center, 730 Polo Road. Lt. Heidi Scott of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department will lead the class for women age 19 and older. Wear loose-fitting clothing and sneakers. Class size limited to 40 participants. Register by calling (803) 446-8605
CONGAREE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: 11 a.m.-6 pm. Oct. 6 at Granby Gardens Park, 1800 12th St. Extension, Cayce. Performances by IIIrd Tyme Out, the Blue Iguanas, the Carolina Rebels and Easy Pickin’s; food and craft vendors, children’s play area, exhibits and free tours of the Cayce Historical Museum. Lawn chairs welcome, no coolers or pets, please. (803) 550-9557
CONGAREE SWAMPFEST: 11 a.m. Oct. 6 at Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Road and Old Mount Moriah Church, 1000 Old Bluff Road. Tours, hayrides, entertainment, children’s activities, rides, food vendors and more, sponsored by the Southeast Rural Community Outreach and the Richland County Hospitality Tax Fund. Free admission and free shuttle buses from the festival site to the park. Schedule at http://www.congareeswampfest.com
CULTURE CONNECTION — A BLACK AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL HONORING THE AFRICAN & ISLAND WISDOM: Noon-5 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, 222 Broad St., Camden. Mini-exhibits, arts and crafts, food ways presentations, storytelling, demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, tours and more. Free admission, free parking. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome, no pets. Vendor spaces available. (803) 432-9841; http://www.historic-camden.net
BEGINNER YANG STYLE TAI CHI: 3-4 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 6-Dec. 8, in the lobby of USC’s Gambrell Hall. $100; age 50 and older, $80. (803) 252-9086; http://www.chineseculturecenter.org
GOSPEL CONCERT: 5 p.m. Oct. 6 at Jehovah Baptist Church, 1540 Frye Road. Featuring Women with a Vision, the Gospel Legends, the Rev. Matthew Mickens and the new Highway Travelers, Resurrection, Harmonettes & Co., Little Sonny & Peacemakerz; God’s Chosen Ones, Flossie Boyd Johnson & Favor. Doors open at 4 p.m. $12; ages 6-10, $6. (803) 240-9004
ART CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS: 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at Friarsgate Park, 1712 Chadford Road, Irmo. Age 10 and older. $30; includes all supplies needed for a completed painting. (803) 732-3220; http://www.firstclassart.webs.com
UNEARTH, A CELEBRATION OF NATURALLY INSPIRED ART: 1-5 p.m. Oct. 7 at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road. Art exhibit and demonstrations, poetry workshop, live music and more. Free; parking fee, $5. http://www.icrc.net
CAROLINA JAZZ SOCIETY: Dixieland jazz concert, 2:30-5 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). $10; students 18 and younger, free. (803) 432-1504
NOTARY PUBLIC SEMINAR: 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at Midlands Technical College Airport Campus, 1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia. Free, sponsored by the S.C. Secretary of State’s office. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Advance registration at (803) 734-0629.
SCIENCE CAFE: 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Speakeasy, 711 Saluda Ave., Five Points. Dr. Zoran Filipi will discuss current research in alternative energy for transportation; free. http://www.engenuitysc.com/sciencecafe
INFANT CPR CLASS: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Palmetto Health Richland, 9 Medical Park Drive, Suite 130; $25. (803) 296-2273
COME SEE YOUR ARMY TOUR: 7:45 a.m. Oct. 11 at Fort Jackson. Six-hour tour will feature a basic combat training graduation, see soldiers training, learn to shoot the M16A2 simulator, eat in an Army dining facility and get answers to questions about basic combat training, Fort Jackson and the Army. Lunch cost is $4.55; advance reservations required by Monday. (803) 751-1474
LUNCH AND LEARN: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Sandy Knowles, from the Talking Book Services at the South Carolina State Library, will speak on resources for seniors and those with disabilities such as visual difficulties. Free; RSVP at info@capitalseniorcenter.com.
HISTORIC HAUNTINGS: 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Elmwood Cemetery. Historic Columbia Foundation guides will offer 30-minute tours, children’s crafts, snacks and Halloween-related activities. $10; children, $5; HCF members, $5/$3. http://cemeterytours.eventbrite.com
MAYOR’S CAMPAIGN AGAINST BREAST CANCER ISABEL LAW BREAKFAST: 6-9 a.m. Oct. 12 in the Columbia City Hall parking lot, 1737 Main St. On the menu: bacon, eggs, sausage, liver pudding, hash browns, grits, pancakes, biscuits, coffee and juice. $7; advance tickets available at City Hall; Public Works, 2910 Colonial Drive; Washington Square, 1136 Washington St. Pre-orders deadline is noon Oct. 11; call (803) 545-3800 or email lrmcvean@columbiasc.net. Proceeds will benefit Bosom Buddies, an organization that assists women in need of mastectomy camisoles or other post-surgical needs.
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING CONFERENCE: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Columbia Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. Sponsored by Richland County Planning and Development, the free event will feature seminars on community gardening, emergency preparedness, community health assessment and discussions on internal controls for neighborhood organizations; breakfast and lunch will be provided. Register at (803) 929-6000; http://www.rcgov.us
BATESBURG BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FALL FESTIVAL: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 13, downtown Batesburg. Chili cook-off, scarecrow, antique tractor display, children’s activities, live music, vendors and more. (803) 730-5478
WALK AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: 9 a.m. Oct. 13 at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. Free; information fair will be held before and after the walk. Pre-registration deadline is Oct. 10; late registration at 8 a.m. http://www.columbiasc.net
FALL HERITAGE FESTIVAL AND PICKIN’ PARTY: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 13 at the State Museum, 301 Gervais St. Barbecue (chicken and three styles of pork), music, entertainment, antique tractor parade and craft demonstrations. Chicken plates, $10; pork sampler, $10; one style of ’cue, $7; sandwiches and chips, $5. (803) 898-4952; http://www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org
STILL STANDING SURVIVORS LUNCHEON: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Brookland Baptist Banquet and Conference Center, 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. Guest speaker will be Deadra Malloy, project coordinator for P.O.S.I.T.I.V.E. Voices. Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter, the event is in support of HIV/AIDS, cancer and domestic violence survivors. $40; a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the SC HIV/AIDS Council. http://www.akairmo.org/stillstanding.html
LAKE CAROLINA WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL: 2-5 p.m. Oct. 13 at Lake Carolina’s Village Green. Proceeds will benefit Children’s Charities of the Midlands. Advance tickets, $30; age 12 and younger, $15; at the door, $35/$20. (803) 561-0915; http://www.lakecarolinawineandfood.com
MOONSHINE AND MUSCADINES TASTING EVENT: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 13 at the State Museum, 301 Gervais St. Samplings from the Dark Corner Distillery, Hyman Vineyards and Palmetto Pickup Wines; live music and food. $25; museum members, $20. (803) 898-4952; http://www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org
