Thursday (June 18)
Fourth annual Columbia Fashion Week
Style is out, fashion is in with the fourth year of Columbia Fashion Week. Featuring multiple days and nights of high fashion by designers from all over the world, live entertainment, mixers and parties, shopping and fashion education. Visit the website for a full list of times and locations.
Varying times from June 15-20 at multiple locations in Columbia. www.columbiafashionweek.com.
Rotary Club of the Vista Night Garden Party
Enjoy live music, food and a spectacular selection of wine and beer at the Rotary of the Vista Night Garden Party. Proceeds support The Therapy Place, Inc. Tickets online.
6-9 p.m. June 18, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway. www.eventbrite.com.
Friday (June 19)
Happy Hour History
Join Historic Columbia for happy hour as members toast history at the Robert Mills House. Spend a beautiful evening exploring the gardens and house, listening to great music from the USC Guitar Quartet in the parlor of the Robert Mills House.
5:30-7 p.m. June 19, Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding St. www.historiccolumbia.org.
Outdoor Summer Movie Series
The summer movie series continues Friday with “How to Train Your Dragon 2.” Free admission with face painting, games and more prior to the start of the film.
7 p.m. June 19, Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel St. www.columbiasc.net.
Juneteenth Celebration
A historical observation of the day slavery ended in the U.S. with an old-fashioned social featuring a brief history skit by Mount Moriah Baptist Church. There will also be entertainment, food and old-fashioned socializing. Free.
7-11 p.m. June 19 at Historic Harriet Barber House, 116 Barberville Loop, Hopkins. www.sercosc.org.
Saturday (June 20)
Clockwork 7 Listening Party
South Carolina’s own hip-hop and soul sensation has completed a project titled “The Definition of 7.” Admission is free, and a copy of the project will be given to those in attendance.
6-10 p.m. June 20, Studio Cellar, 912 Lady St. Unit 100. www.studio-cellar.com.
Rollin’ on the River
The annual festival at Saluda Shoals Park introduces newcomers to canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding. Entertainment includes music by the Mustache Brothers, food, and a rock climbing wall. Tickets $5 in advance; $10 at the event.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20, Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road, Irmo. www.icrc.net.
Historic Vista Brunch and Munch Tour
Two Gals and a Fork Food Tours partners with Historic Columbia to offer this historic walking and tasting tour in the vista. Tour guides will share Columbia’s rich history while guests savor and experience tastings from five of the Vista’s many restaurants.
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 20, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. www.columbiasc.net.
Sunday (June 21)
“Br’er Rabbit”
The NiA Company brings traditional folk tales to life with music, drumming and lots of laughs. NiA is known for its clever and hilarious adaptions of folk tales by mixing storytelling, music, acting and plenty of audience participation.
10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. June 20; 3 p.m. June 21, Columbia Children’s Theatre, 3400 Forest Drive. www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com.
Psychedelic Summer Solstice Tour and Tasting
Tune in, turn on, and drink wine with Andy Warhol on the longest day of the year. Experience the “From Marilyn to Mao: Andy Warhol’s Famous Faces” exhibition during a private tour.
6 p.m. June 21, Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. www.columbiamuseum.org.
Monday (June 22)
“Down by Law”
In this monochrome marvel, three hapless jailbirds feather their nest in a Louisiana bayou while on the lam from the New Orleans Police Department.
7-9:45 p.m. June 22; 3-5:45 p.m. June 23, The Nickelodeon, 1607 Main St. www.nickelodeon.org.
State House Tours
Following the legislative session, tours are available every hour on the half hour beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. Tours are not offered at 12:30 p.m. during these months. Walk-in tours are welcomed and encouraged.
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays, South Carolina State House, 1100 Gervais St. www.scstatehouse.gov.
Tuesday (June 23)
Clemson Sandhill Farmers Market
Home to farmers from around the region, this market requires participants to personally grow a certain percentage of the items that they sell. Items include local produce, meat, fish, eggs, plants and more. An “Ask a Master Gardener” booth is available for anyone with questions on lawn and garden problems.
2-7 p.m. June 23, Clemson Sandhill Research and Education Center, 900 Clemson Road. www.clemson.edu/public/rec/sandhill.
Bark at the Park
The Lexington County Blowfish invite guests to bring their puppy pals to take in America’s Pastime. The Blowfish take on the Florence Redwolves. All dogs must be on a leash.
7:05 p.m. June 23, 501 Ballpark Road, Lexington. www.goblowfishbaseball.com.
Wednesday (June 24)
Miss South Carolina 2015
The preliminary competitions begin Tuesday and lead into the weekend’s final nights of competition. Tickets are available in the orchestra, first balcony, second balcony and gallery.
7 p.m. June 23-27, The Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St. www.miss-sc.org.
Leading Ladies Cabaret
Cabaret is a celebrity impersonator show with elaborate costumes, Las Vegas-style showgirls and song and dance from national touring female impersonators. Presented by America’s Got Talent semifinalists Dorae Saunders with host Samantha Hunter.
8 p.m. June 24, The Comedy House, 2768 Decker Blvd. www.comedyhouse.us.
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