TODAY

INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH OKTOBERFEST: Noon-7:30 p.m. today 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

OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK: 2-4 p.m. today 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. today 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. today at Ebenezer Lutheran Church 1301 Richland St. Demonstration recital celebrating the newly acquired Eric Herz harpsichord. (803) 765-9430

GF2 ON VIEW LYCEUM PROGRAM: 3-5 p.m. today 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

CHORAL EVENSONG: Performance by the St. Peter’s Catholic Church Gallery Choir, 4 p.m. today at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1100 Sumter St.

CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: 6:30 tonight at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce. $10; RIP (skip the line), $15. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com

TUESDAY

FARM DAY: 2-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Sandhill Farmers Market, 900 Clemson Road. Agricultural demonstrations, live farm animals, bee and honey exhibit, molasses-making, live music, Master Gardeners will answer questions and there will be plenty of pumpkins and fall items for decorating available for sale. (803) 699-3190

WOMEN’S NIGHT OUT: 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. Sponsored by Lexington Medical Center, the event will feature a silent auction, fashion 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

ACTING IMPROV GAMES TO SPARK CREATIVE THINKING: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus, 151 Powell Road; $49. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com

HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR: 701 Whaley, the Pacific Community Association Building, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday 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. Tuesday at the Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Drive. Suitable for age 16 and older. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. (803) 787-2023

WEDNESDAY

JAVA FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER: Wednesday through Nov. 28; online class offers a tour of one of the most widely used computer languages in the world, $99. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com

THURSDAY

CANDIDATES FORUM: Noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Sponsored by the Columbia League of Women Voters, forum will feature Richland County Council candidates. http://www.lwvcolumbiasc.org

BLUES, BREWS AND BBQ: 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Carolina Park (Bluff Road, next to the Cockabooses). Barbecue pork and chicken, live music, silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the Family Shelter; $30. (803) 771-7040; http://www.columbiafamilyshelter.org/events

UNCORKED AT EDVENTURE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: EdVenture After Dark event for adults, 7-9 p.m. Thursday 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. Thursday and Oct. 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: Opening preview party, 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Rhame Arena, 517 Bull St., Camden, will feature food and wine from Aberdeen Catery and live music. Tickets are $60; couples, $100. Proceeds will benefit the National Steeplechase Museum and Kershaw Habitat for Humanity. (803) 243-0948; http://www.camdenantiquesfair.com

FRIDAY

CAMDEN ANTIQUES FAIR: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Oct. 20; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21 at Rhame Arena, 517 Bull St., Camden. $10 (valid for all three days). Proceeds will benefit the National Steeplechase Museum and Kershaw Habitat for Humanity. (803) 243-0948; http://www.camdenantiquesfair.com

PELION ELEMENTARY FALL CARNIVAL: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Pelion Elementary School, 1201 Pine St., Pelion. Fun and games for the entire family; wristband for games, $5. (803) 894-2000

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

BOO AT THE ZOO: 6-9 p.m. Friday through Oct. 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. Friday 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

FALL CONCERT SERIES: 7 p.m. Friday, Town Center Common, Village at Sandhill, Clemson and Two Notch Roads. Free concert featuring Top 40, classic rock and variety with Boomers. http://www.villageatsandhill.com

CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: Fridays-Sundays through Oct. 28 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

“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 8 p.m. Friday 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

SATURDAY

FALL FOR THE FARMER DAY: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Kershaw County Farmers Market, 631 W. DeKalb St., Camden (behind First Community Bank). Scarecrow contest, cooking demo, children’s activity, storytime, scavenger hunt. http://www.kcfarmersmarket.org

HOOPS FOR LIFE: Women’s basketball, 3 p.m. Saturday at Bluff Road Park, 148 Carswell Drive. DJ, food, entertainment; $3. Sponsored by the Richland County Recreation Commission, proceeds from the Breast Cancer Month Awareness event will benefit the Palmetto Health Foundation. (803) 776-8698

BEARCATS ON THE PROWL CHARITY WALK: 9 a.m. Saturday 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 Saturday at the City of Columbia’s Community Development Department, 1225 Lady St., second floor. Free program will cover banking, savings, budgeting, building 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. Saturday on the rooftop of Richland Mall, Beltline Boulevard and Forest Drive. BeauSoleil avec Miles Doucet will headline, local groups include Swing 42, Black Iron Gathering and Reggie Sullivan’s Rock Band, C.B. Smith, Carolina Fireballsc and Eric Brace & Peter Cooper. 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. Saturday 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

“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 8 p.m. Saturday 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

UPCOMING EVENTS

PARENTING BEYOND BELIEF WORKSHOP: 12:45-5 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St. Lunch at 12:45 p.m., workshop begins at 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be author Dale McGowan. $30; couples, $50 (includes lunch and child care). (803) 799-0845; http://www.uucolumbia.org

JUMPING THE BROOM BRIDAL SHOW: 2-5 p.m. Oct. 21 at DoubleTree by Hilton, 2100 Bush River Road. Multi-cultural bridal event will feature more than 60 vendors, dance performances, door prizes, fashion show and grooms lounge with Corey Jackson and Ernest Robinson. Tickets, $7; available at the door.

ARTS AT EBENEZER: 4 p.m. Oct. 21 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St. French and Italian music for recorder and harpsichord, featuring Jean Hein and Jerry Curry. Free. (803) 765-9430

ROCK YOUR ART OUT!: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 21 at Art Smart Academy, 7320 Broad River Road. Food, live music, raffle and a Rockin’ Guitar pottery piece to paint. $50 per couple; proceeds will benefit Art for Heart’s Sake scholarships. (803) 667-9912; http://www.artsmartacademy.com

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS II: 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 22-Nov. 14, at the W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing and Technology Education Center, 750 Old Clemson Road. For those who have completed the Introduction to Computers class. $60; age 60 and older, $30. (803) 736-8787, ext. 25103; http://www.richland2.org

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS: 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 23-Nov. 15, at the W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing and Technology Education Center, 750 Old Clemson Road. Basic skills for the complete beginner; class size limited to 10 students. $60; age 60 and older, $30. (803) 736-8787, ext. 25102; http://www.richland2.org

“MURDERED BY THE MOB”: Mystery dinner theatre, 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Cotton Grill, 711 E. Main St., Lexington (in the Old Mill). $45; includes three-course Italian dinner and wine (50 percent discount per bottle). Advance tickets at (803) 957-1996; http://www.cottongrill.com

INFANT CPR CLASS: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Palmetto Health Richland, 9 Medical Park Drive, Suite 130; $25. (803) 296-2273

CAMERON RUNYAN OPEN HOUSE: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way.. Columbia City Councilman at-large will discuss issues with constituents. Call (803) 545-3061 to schedule an appointment.

ART CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS: 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 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

CAR SEAT SAFETY CLASS: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, 7 Medical Park Drive, first floor conference room; free. (803) 296-2273

THE POWER OF A BETTER YOU: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25 at Virginia College, 7201 Two Notch Road. Health screenings (blood pressure, vision, cholesterol, heart rate), nutrition information, massages, free haircuts, nail design, manicures, resume and interviewing assistance, workforce services. (803) 509-7100; http://www.vc.edu

AFRICAN-AMERICAN CIVIL WAR LECTURE SERIES: 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the S.C. Department of Archives and History, 8301 Parklane Road. Free program will feature Joseph McGill (“The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry”), Donald West (“Black Confederates”) and Allen Roberson (“The African-American Collection in the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum”). (843) 408-7727; http://www.scdah.sc.gov

“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 8 p.m. Oct. 25-27 and 3 p.m. Oct. 28 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

FALL FESTIVAL AND HEALTH FAIR: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Senior service vendors and organizations, health screenings, flu shots, bake sale, door prizes, USC mascot Cocky, meet and greet performers from “Menopause: The Musical,” entertainment, exercise and dance class demonstrations, chili lunch, $5. (803) 779-1971; ext. 12; http://www.capitalseniorcenter.com

FALL FESTIVAL: 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Pinehurst Park, 2300 Pinehurst Road. Arts and crafts, face painting, costume contest, cake walk, miniature golf. (803) 733-8449

FALL FESTIVAL: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Lorick Park, 1600 Lorick Ave. Games, costume contest, haunted house, Diva and Junior Diva Steppers performance. (803) 691-9339

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

HALLOWEEN BASH: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26 at Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Ave. Costume contest, games, refreshments. (803) 733-8445

HALLOWEEN PARTY: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26 at M.L. King Park, 2300 Greene St. Haunted house, games, activities, refreshments. (803) 733-8452

FALL CONCERT SERIES: 7 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 9, Town Center Common, Village at Sandhill, Clemson and Two Notch Roads. Oct. 26 free concert will feature North Carolina variety showband Hot Sauce. http://www.villageatsandhill.com

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 on the steps of the State House, Main and Gervais streets; vigil to promote domestic violence awareness.

CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, 27; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce. $13; RIP (skip the line), $20; Sundays, $10-$15. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com

ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR/INCREDIBLE EDIBLES SALE: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 27 at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 900 Calhoun St. Holiday gift certificates to a variety of local and international charities will be sold; participating charities include Harvest Hope, Heifer International, American Red Cross, Pawmetto Lifeline and others. Baked goods, frozen entrees, homemade condiments, jams, jellies and other goodies will be available. (803) 765-1519

HALLOWEEN TRAIL OF TREATS: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27 at Wildcat Hollow Stadium, Ballpark Road, Lexington. Sponsored by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, the family-oriented event is intended for children age 12 and younger to celebrate Halloween in a safe and secure environment. Groups wishing to enter the event should call Lori Drafts at (803) 785-2557 before Friday; groups are asked to prove enough candy for about 3,000 children. $1 per child, proceeds will be donated to charitable causes.

FALL FESTIVAL: 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at Fort Clark Baptist Church, 421 Veterans Row, Elgin. Games, food and door prizes. (803) 438-5071

BEAKERS & BROOMSTICKS CELEBRATION: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 27 at EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. Combine creepy thrills and science skills with mad experiments, costume contests, trick or treat stations, the Pumpkin Pulverizer and a celebration of El Dia de los Muertes. Admission is $9. (803) 779-3100; http://www.edventure.org

SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT AT THE CMA: 5-9 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. Family event will feature spooky tours through the museum’s collection, magic show, face painting, craft session and treats. Costumes welcome. Free with membership or admission. (803) 343-2213; http://www.columbiamuseum.org

SHOOT FOR THE STARS, BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS FASHION SHOW: 1-5 p.m. Oct. 28 in the Congaree Room at the State Museum, 301 Gervais St. Breast cancer information, resources, entertainment, door prizes, live auction and fashion show. $15; sponsored by Photos by Teresa, proceeds will benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. (803) 800-3078; http://www.photosolutions-sc.com/tickets.html

ARTS AT EBENEZER: 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St. Orchestral music by Handel and Bach. Third of four concerts celebrating the new Eric Herz harpsichord will feature Thomas J. White and the Ebenezer Festival Orchestra. Free. (803) 765-9430

COLUMBIA BAROQUE SOLOISTS: 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28 in the Spears Fine Arts Center at Columbia College, 1301 Columbia College Drive. “Fairest Isle” will feature a program of Baroque classics and Celtic folk music. Come early for the 4 p.m. Concert Conversations with Celtic harpist Leah Trent. $13 in advance, $15 at the door; students with ID, free. (803) 727-8555; http://www.columbiabaroque.com

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS WORLD TOUR PREVIEW: 5 p.m. Oct. 28 at Eau Claire High School, 4800 Monticello Road. Three-point shootout competition, autograph session and a showcase of the team’s best material. $20; students with ID, $10. Proceeds will benefit the Sally R. Brasley Giving Hands Scholarship. (803) 600-7743

10/26

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

FALL CONCERT SERIES: 7 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 9, Town Center Common, Village at Sandhill, Clemson and Two Notch Roads. Oct. 26 free concert will feature North Carolina variety showband Hot Sauce. http://www.villageatsandhill.com

CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: Fridays-Sundays through Oct. 28 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