TODAY
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 tonight at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Erin Thomas will open. Free. http://www.rhythmontheriversc.com
CAROLINA DOWNHOME BLUES FESTIVAL: 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. tonight and 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday at 19 venues in and around Camden. Weekend passes, $35; Friday or Saturday, $15. http://www.fineartscenter.org
EVENING OF BARBECUE, BLUES AND JAZZ: 7 tonight at the historic Harriet Barber House, 116 Barberville Loop and Lower Richland Boulevard, Hopkins; $20. 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 tonight through Sunday 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 tonight, Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce. Opening weekend prices are $10 for tonight and Saturday, $7 on Sunday. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com
“FORBIDDEN BROADWAY”: 7:30 tonight, Saturday 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 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
SATURDAY
HEAD OF THE BROAD REGATTA: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Richland Rowing Center, 1871 Omarest Drive. Free admission; sponsored by the Columbia Rowing Club.
HAMMER THE HILLS RUN/WALK: 8 a.m. Saturday 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, $25-$40; youth 5K and doghouse build, $5 each. http://www.providencepresbyterian.net
COUNTRY STORE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday 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. Saturday 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
BENEDICT COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday in the Benjamin E. Mays Human Resources Center Arena, 1600 Harden St. Admission counselors, course and degree information, tours, free lunch and entertainment. (803) 705-4910; http://www.benedict.edu
5K RUN/WALK CHALLENGE SERIES: 9 a.m. Saturday 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. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday 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
CAROLINA DOWNHOME BLUES FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday at venues in and around Camden; $15. http://www.fineartscenter.org
LEXINGTON BENEFIT RUN: 10 a.m. Saturday at Wings ’n Ale, 154 Ellis Ave., Lexington; five stops with food and entertainment at the end of the run, Anthony’s, 1121 Calks Ferry Road. $20 per hand; $500 for first place; $200 for second place. Proceeds benefit the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation, which provides assistance to families of patients being treated at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta. (803) 356-3348
FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday 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. Saturday 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. Saturday 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. Saturday 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. Saturday 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
LUGOFF FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISER: 2 p.m. Saturday at Gadgets, 96 U.S. 1, Lugoff. Train rides, bounce houses, games, fire trucks; 7 p.m. concert featuring JT Steele and the Hired Guns. Proceeds will be used to purchase fire and rescue equipment. (803) 438-0101
BEGINNER YANG STYLE TAI CHI: 3-4 p.m. Saturdays through 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. Saturday 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. Saturday 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
“FORBIDDEN BROADWAY”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Village Square Theatre, 105 Caughman Road, Lexington. $15-$19. (803) 359-1436; http://www.villagesquaretheatre.com
“PRIDE AND PREJUDICE”: S.C. Shakespeare Company production, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 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. Saturday at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce; $10. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com
SUNDAY
BANK OF AMERICA’S "MUSEUMS ON US": Noon-5 p.m. Sunday at EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. Free admission for Bank of America cardholders. (803) 779-3100; http:///www.edventure.org
UNEARTH, A CELEBRATION OF NATURALLY INSPIRED ART: 1-5 p.m. Sunday 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. Sunday at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). $10; students 18 and younger, free. (803) 432-1504
“FORBIDDEN BROADWAY”: 3 p.m. Sunday at Village Square Theatre, 105 Caughman Road, Lexington. $15-$19. (803) 359-1436; http://www.villagesquaretheatre.com
CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: 6:30 p.m. Sunday at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce; $7. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com
“PRIDE AND PREJUDICE”: S.C. Shakespeare Company production, 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road. $10; age 12 and younger, $5. http://www.icrc.net
TUESDAY
NOTARY PUBLIC SEMINAR: 6 p.m. Tuesday 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. Tuesday 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
EARLY COLUMBIA LECTURE SERIES: “The 20th Century: Columbia Celebrates 200 Years,” 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Seibels House, 1601 Richland St. Final session topic will be “Mayors, Leaders and Vision.” $10, (space will be limited). (803) 252-1770; http://www.historiccolumbia.org
INFANT CPR CLASS: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Palmetto Health Richland, 9 Medical Park Drive, Suite 130; $25. (803) 296-2273
THURSDAY
LUNCH AND LEARN: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Sandy Knowles, from the State Library’s Talking Book Services, 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. Thursday 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
UPCOMING EVENTS
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 Thursday; 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.
INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH OKTOBERFEST: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 12, Oct. 13 and noon-7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 3005 Devine St. German food, beer, dancers, music, children’s activities and more. Proceeds will benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank, Midlands Council for Foster Children and the Incarnation Lutheran Church Foundation. (803) 256-2381
FALL FESTIVAL: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 12 at Polo Road Park, 730 Polo Road. Games, candy, food and fun for all ages; free. Bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank. (803) 736-1657
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
CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: Fridays-Sundays, Oct. 12-28, and Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce. Hours are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Oct. 31. $13; RIP (skip the line), $20; Sundays, $10-$15. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com
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 contest, 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 Wednesday; 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 plates, $10; plate with 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
LATINOS Y MAS! FESTIVAL: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 13 at North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Road. Family friendly multicultural celebration will feature children’s activities, arts and crafts, DJ, international foods, fashion and demonstrations. (803) 736-6070 or (803) 231-1142
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
ST. ALBAN’S OKTOBERFEST: 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 403 Park Road, Lexington. Brats, German potato salad, red cabbage, desserts, wine and beer. $15 (dine-in with German beer); $12 (dine-in with domestic beer); $10 (to go, no beer or wine). Free nursery. Proceeds benefit LICS and the Education=Hope Scholarship Fund. Reservations: (803) 359-2444.
OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK: 2-4 p.m. Oct. 14 at Columbia Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel St. Sponsored by the S.C. Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, proceeds will benefit local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs. (888) 333-2377; http://www.outofthedarkness.org
SECOND SUNDAY ROLL: Heart of Columbia bus tour, 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Robert Mills House and Gardens, 1616 Blanding St. Guided tour of the Robert Mills Historic District, the State House, Governor’s Mansion, USC Horseshoe, historic churches, house museums and the Congaree Vista. $10; HCF members, $5. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org
ARTS AT EBENEZER: Baroque music for violin and harpsichord featuring Esther Senft and Julia Harlow, 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church 1301 Richland St. Demonstration recital celebrating the newly aquired Eric Herz harpsichord. (803) 765-9430
GF2 ON VIEW LYCEUM PROGRAM: 3-5 p.m. Oct. 14 in the Curtiss-Wright Hangar at Owens Field, 1400 Jim Hamilton Blvd. Talk and tour of GF2, a B-25 Mitchell bomber; free, light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Historic Camden and the S.C. Historic Aviation Foundation. (803) 432-9841
FALCONAIRES: The U.S. Air Force Academy Band will perform at 3 p.m. Oct. 14 in Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St., Sumter. Sponsored by the Sumter-Shaw Community Concert Association. Free, but tickets are required; send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Falconaires, 32 E. Calhoun St., Sumter, S.C. 29150
CHORAL EVENSONG: Performance by the St. Peter’s Catholic Church Gallery Choir, 4 p.m. Oct. 14 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1100 Sumter St.
WOMEN’S NIGHT OUT: 5:45 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. Sponsored by Lexington Medical Center, the event will feature a silent auction, fashon show, dinner and keynote speech by Dee Dee Ricks. Tickets are $35; proceeds benefit the LMC Foundation’s Crystal Smith Fund, which helps women undergoing cancer treatment purchase needed supplies. (803) 791-2445; http://www.lexmed.com
HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR: 701 Whaley, the Pacific Community Association Building, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 16 at 701 Whaley St., Olympia. $25; HCF members, $20 (includes drinks and light refreshments). Reservations at specialtytours@historiccolumbia.org
(ALMOST) LIVE FROM THE 92nd STREET Y: Program featuring Steve Jobs biographer Walter Isaacson, 8 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Drive. Suitable for age 16 and older. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. (803) 787-2023
BLUES, BREWS AND BBQ: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 18 at Carolina Park (Bluff Road, next to the Cockabooses). Barbecue pork and chicken, live music, silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the Family Shelter. $25; $30 after Wednesday. (803) 771-7040; http://www.columbiafamilyshelter.org/events
UNCORKED AT EDVENTURE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: EdVenture After Dark event for adults, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 18 at 211 Gervais St. Entertainment, beer, wine, refreshments and crafts. $25; members, $20. Proceeds benefit the museum’s educational and outreach programs. (803) 400-1162; http://www.edventure.org
HAUNTED HISTORY HALLOWEEN PROGRAM: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19 at the Lexington County Museum, 231 Fox St., Lexington. Guided tours, storytellers, frights and surprises for the entire family. Thirty-minute tours begin at 7 p.m., last tour at 8:30. $6; age 12 and younger, $3. Reservations, (803) 359-8369; or email jrfennell@lex-co-com
CAMDEN ANTIQUES FAIR: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 19, 20; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21 at Rhame Arena, 517 Bull St., Camden. $10 (valid for all three days). Opening preview party, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18, will feature food and wine from Aberdeen Catery and live music. Tickets are $60; couples, $100. Proceeds from the fair and preview party will benefit the National Steeplechase Museum and Kershaw Habitat for Humanity. (803) 243-0948; http://www.camdenantiquesfair.com
BOO AT THE ZOO: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 19-30 at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway. Children age 12 and younger are invited to wear costumes for a spook-fest featuring Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, dance party, trick-or-treat trail and more. $8; members, $6. (803) 779-8717; http://www.riverbanks.org
MDA BOWL-A-THON: 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at Anchor Lanes, 1000 Columbia Ave., Irmo. Sponsored by ERA Wilder Realty, proceeds will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Donate or sign up at http://www.mdaevent.org/erawilderbowl
“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 8 p.m. Oct. 19 and 20 at the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. $15; age 13 and older, seniors and active military, $12; age 12 and younger, $10. (803) 240-8544; http://www.chapintheatre.org
BEARCATS ON THE PROWL CHARITY WALK: 9 a.m. Oct. 20 at Brookland-Cayce High School, 1300 State St. 2.7-mile walk through the halls of B-C High, the streets of Cayce and Riverwalk Park; proceeds benefit the BCHS Educational Foundation. $20 (alumni and friends); teachers, $10; students, free. Registration begins at 8 a.m. http://www.brooklandcaycefoundation.org
FINANCIAL LITERACY SEMINAR: 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 20 at the City of Columbia’s Community Development Department, 1225 Lady St., second floor. Free program will cover banking, savings, budgeting, bulding credit, types of loans, credit repair, credit scams and Fair Housing laws. Seating is limited; register by calling (803) 545-3373
FAM FEST: Forest Acres Music Festival, 1-9 p.m. Oct. 20 on the rooftop of Richland Mall, Beltline Boulevard and Forest Drive. BeauSoleil avec Miles Doucet will headline, local groups include Swing 42 and Reggie’s Rock Band. Sponsored by the Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties and the City of Forest Acres, the event will feature children’s activities, food and drink vendors, prize giveaways and more. $5 in advance, $8 at the gate (age 12 and younger, free); VIP tickets, $20 (reserved seating and hospitality with the artists). (803) 799-3115; http://www.smartarts.info
CONTRA DANCE: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Arsenal Hill Building, 1800 Lincoln St. Live music by the Blue Ridge Rounders, caller will be Kenny Greer. 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; http://www.contracola.org
