Columbia events calendar, April 2- April 8

Thursday (April 2)

First Thursdays on Main

On the first Thursday of the month, shops and galleries get together to offer specials and art shows along Main Street.

Ringling Bros. Circus

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Present Circus Xtreme. There will be exotic animals and events for the entire family. The shows are at various times from Thursday to Sunday.

FRIDAY (April 3)

Shuler King

From Sumter, King has performed at The J Spot, Tom Joner Family Reunion Cruise, The Punchline, Uptown Comedy, Improve and Comedy Zones across the nation.

Let’s Move! Easter Egg Hunt

Mayor Steve Benjamin and family along with the City of Columbia will host this free event. There will be “eggs”ercises, face painting, refreshments and more.

“Stick Fly”

A production that address the subjects of race, gender relations, colorism, family and wealth, as well as the idea of self.

Saturday (April 4)

Hope Fest

Inflatables for all ages, Easter egg hunt, food for all and more. There will also be a petting zoo and giveaways. Free.

Bunny Hop 5K

A 5K that runs through downtown Columbia. Proceeds benefit the YMCA’s Annual Campaign and their programs. Cash prizes to top three male and female finishers and age group awards.

The Bounty Slam

16 poets will compete in three rounds of poetry to face off with Ed Mabrey. The winner will get $250.00.

Sunday (April 5)

The Terence Young Experience

Part of an Easter Sunday performance, Terence Young will perform his jazz hits. Young, one of Columbia’s well-known jazz guitarists is perfect for an audience that likes to have fun and feel good.

Highlights of the CMA

A guided tour provides an overview of European and American Art in the Columbia Museum of Art collection. The family-friendly tour features pieces of the Italian Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo galleries.

Monday (April 6)

Memoria Violenta

This is the Palmetto LUNA Arts art show in collaboration with the Spanish and Portuguese Department at the University of South Carolina.

Love’s Labour’s Won

Dedicating themselves to a life of study, this film follows the King and his friends as they make a pact to avoid the company of women for three years.

Tuesday (April 7)

Finding Freedom’s Home

Archaeology at Mitchelville is a look at the history of the freedman’s home town. The exhibit tells the story of nearby enslaved people who fled their plantations for the Union lines.

Horses and Courses

The 4th Annual Horses and Courses art walk runs along Aiken’s downtown and is filled with sounds of artist and displays of art, sculptures and jewelry.

Wednesday (April 8)

Music 101

This informative class focuses on comedy in the 18th Century, specifically related to music. In addition to examining the music, there will also be discussions on the literature, fashion and art of the time.

USC Art Auction

Numerous works of art, including sculpture, prints, photography, paintings and ceramics made by faculty and students will go to the highest bidder. Funds go to the artists and the university’s art scholarship and gallery fund.

This story was originally published April 1, 2015 at 9:57 PM with the headline "Columbia events calendar, April 2- April 8."