>>> FESTIVALS

A big bite of Jewish culture

THE BIG NOSH: Jewish food and cultural festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at the Tree of Life Congregation, 6719 N. Trenholm Road. Free. Donations of canned and dry food will be accepted for Harvest Hope Food Bank. (803) 787-2182; http://bignosh.org

>>> CONCERTS

Giving it their all

CAROLINA LIFESONG INITIATIVE CONCERT: 1 p.m. Sunday in the USC School of Music Recital Hall, 813 Assembly St. The free concert celebrates the work of students with special needs. (803) 777-1983

>>> POTTERING AROUND

Sign up by Thursday

THROWING FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, May 7-June 11 at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Art Center, 1928 Calhoun St. Opportunities for prospective potters age 16 and older will learn the basics as well as those who want to brush up on their skills; class size is limited to nine students. $80; registration deadline is Thursday. (803) 545-3093 or email bloliver@columbiasc.net

INTERMEDIATE HAND BUILDING: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 8-June 12 at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Art Center, 1928 Calhoun St. Students age 15 and older will learn advanced hand building techniques as well as working with different clays, decorative techniques and multiple shape projects. $80; students are required to have a pottery tool kit for this class, all other materials will be provided. Registration deadline is Thursday. (803) 545-3093 or email bloliver@columbiasc.net