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Go Columbia Picks of the Week, April 16-22


Bone-in Artisan Chef Scott Hall's dish for Slow Food at Indie Grits "Sustainable Chefs Showcase” 2014.
Bone-in Artisan Chef Scott Hall's dish for Slow Food at Indie Grits "Sustainable Chefs Showcase” 2014. C Michael Bergen

Thursday (April 16)

Girls Night Out 2015

Music, lights and models will rock the runway during the 13th annual Girls Night Out. Enjoy exclusive shopping at designer Tibi’s pop up boutique, music from DJ RSN, cocktails and food.

7 p.m. April 16, 701 Whaley, 701 Whaley St. www.edventuregno.com.

Vista Nights

The Vista Guild hosts Vista Nights on the third Thursday of each month to promote the wide variety of restaurants, shops and galleries located in the Vista. The event is free and open to the public.

5-8 p.m. April 16, The Vista. www.vistacolumbia.com

Friday (April 17)

Disney On Ice

Disney On Ice presents “Let’s Celebrate!” Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they celebrate a very merry unbirthday party with Alice and the Mad Hatter. This show runs at various times from Thursday to Sunday.

10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. April 17, Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St. www.coloniallifearena.com.

Black Kasper

Kasper is a veteran comedian who sells out comedy clubs, auditoriums and colleges across the country. He was on every season of BET’s “Comicview“ since 1997.

10:30 p.m. April 17, Comedy House, 2768 Decker Blvd. www.comedyhouse.us.

Happy Hour History Tour

Enjoy cocktails and history on this guided tour. Get to know Five Points like never before by looking at the history and architecture of the historic district. Tour admission includes two adult beverages and appetizers.

5:30-7 p.m. April 17, Five Points Fountain, Harden and Greene Streets. www.historiccolumbia.org.

Saturday (April 18)

Quarry Crusher Run

A once-in-a-lifetime look inside the magnificent quarry just outside of downtown Columbia via run and walk. The approximately 3.72-mile route starts and finishes near Olympia-Granby Mills.

8 a.m. April 18, Olympia-Granby Mills, 501 Heyward St. www.quarrycrusherrun.com.

Olympia Fest

Historic Olympia hosts a family festival that boasts history, family fun, arts and live music. Period docents will be sharing stories of truth and a little fiction all day.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18, Olympia and Granby Mills, 510 Heyward St. www.olympiafest.com.

Columbia International Festival

Recognized as one of the top events in the Southeast, the festival showcases music, culture, food and performing arts from the various nationalities, races and language groups represented in South Carolina. $5 at the gate.

10 a.m.-7p.m. April 18 and noon-6 p.m. April 19, State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive. www.cifonline.org.

Sunday (April 19)

Marvelous Mozart

All Mozart music with orchestra conducted by Lillian Quackenbush, Tim Belk on the organ and Lynn Kompass on the piano.

3-4:15 p.m. April 19, Shandon Presbyterian, 607 Woodrow St. www.shandonpres.org.

Slow Food at Indie Grits

Tasting party with Columbia’s most sustainable chefs. DJ GSCPS, optional slow food Columbia potluck and cash bar with S.C. craft beers and wines.

3-6 p.m. April 19, 711 Whaley, 711 Whaley St. www.slowfoodcolumbia.org.

Dollar Sunday at Historic Columbia

Residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to take a guided tour of one of the historic house museums for $1. The museums open are the Robert Mills House, Hampton-Preston Mansion and the Mann-Simons Site.

1-5 p.m. April 19, The Gift Shop at Robert Mills, 1616 Blanding St. www.historiccolumbia.org.

Monday (April 20)

Carolina Makers

The State Museum’s latest exhibition celebrates local makers from SC who are producing homemade objects for people all over the world. Some featured makers include instrument builders, furniture makers, metal workers and clothing designers. Open until 8 p.m. Tuesdays.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, State Museum, 301 Gervais St. www.scmuseum.org.

Newberry College Opera Scenes

Talented Newberry College singers perform some of opera’s greatest hits. Hear Rossini, Verdi, Gounod and others in this introduction to great arias and ensemble music.

8 p.m. April 20, Newberry Opera House, Newberry. www.newberryhoperahouse.com.

Tuesday (April 21)

USC Symphony Orchestra

The Berlioz Requiem is a work that calls for a huge orchestra, a large choir and a tenor soloist. Nearly 400 performers take the stage for this rare event. Guest artist Christian Šebek.

7:30 p.m. April 21, Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St. www.kogercenterforthearts.com.

Nicole Bryer, Pete Davidson and Alice Wetterlund comedy show

The breakout of MTV’s “Girl Code,” Bryer has appeared on NBC’s “30 Rock” and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” Davidson has toured with “America’s Got Talent” host Nick Cannon since he was 17 years old and Wetterlund is a stand-up comedian with appearances on “Chelsea Lately,” and “New Girl.”

7:30 p.m. April 21, USC Aiken Convocation Center, 375 Robert M Bell Pkwy. www.uscatix.com.

Wednesday (April 22)

Brent Lundy

Brent Lundy is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, bass player and radio host (99.3 WXRY). He is best known as the lead singer of the band L U N D Y and has toured with Hootie and the Blowfish and Cravin Melon.

9:30 p.m. April 22, Tin Roof Columbia, 1022 Senate St. www.tinroofcolumbia.com.

Wine for Water 2015

A fundraiser and celebration of Earth Day helps local associations protect and restore streams and rivers. Enjoy local food, wines from around the world and a silent auction. Tickets are $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

6-8 p.m. April 22, www.gillscreekwatershed.org.

This story was originally published April 15, 2015 at 4:33 PM with the headline "Go Columbia Picks of the Week, April 16-22."

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