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CITY COUNCILMAN CAMERON RUNYAN OPEN HOUSE: 5-7 p.m. Monday at Columbia City Hall, 1737 Main St. for information or to to schedule an appointment, call (803) 545-3061.

“ART AND CRAFT”: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at Nickelodeon, 1607 Main St. Matthew Leininger sets out to expose art forger and self-described “philanthropist” Mark Landis for the criminal he is – or, the criminal Leininger wants him to be. Landis, who donates his fake masterworks to grieving families and art-hungry museums, thinks himself a Good Samaritan because he never earns a cent from his con. Tickets are $10. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m. (803) 254-3433; http://www.nickelodeon.org

DEFINING YOUR LEGACY – ESTATES CONSIDERATION: Personal finance seminar 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Lourie Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Ed Falco, financial advisor at Edward Jones and Erin Cook of Estate Planning of SC, will present three scenarios that illustrate the importance of having a health care directive, a will, power of attorney, trusts and/or charitable remainder trusts. Light refreshments will be provided. Preregister by calling (803) 779-1971, ext. 12, or email info@louriecentersc.com

EARLY COLUMBIA LECTURE SERIES: Transportation: Rivers, Roads and Railroads, 6-7 p.m. Tuesday in the Robert Mills Carriage House, 1616 Blanding St. $10 per lecture. (803) 252-1770, ext. 23; http://historiccolumbia.org

CHAMBER MUSIC ON MAIN: 7 p.m. Tuesday in the DuBose-Poston Reception Hall at the Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. Season-ending concert will feature compositions by Turina, Mendelssohn, Arvo Pärt and Chausson. Come early for happy hour at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40; members, $30; students, $5. (803) 799-2810; http://www.columbiamuseum.org

“THE HUNTING GROUND”: 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at Nickelodeon Theatre, 1607 Main St. The award-winning documentary follows several survivors of sexual assault as they fight to continue their education and seek justice at their universities. The film explores rape culture on college campuses as survivors are faced with pushback and harassment. Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands will hold a post-film discussion on Tuesday. Tickets are $10. (803) 254-8234

LERNER AND LOEW’S “CAMELOT”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St. Four-time Tony Award winning musical recounts the legend of King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. Tickets are $45-$56. http://broadwayincolumbia.com

NATIONAL WALK @ LUNCH DAY: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday at the State House, Assembly and Gervais streets. Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, the event is an opportunity for workers to fit some exercise into their lives. The health benefits of walking include managing your weight, controlling your blood pressure, decreasing the risk of heart attack or stroke, relieving arthritis and back pain and lowering stress levels. Registered walkers will have a chance to win an Apple watch, GoPro camera or a $250 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card.

SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF COLUMBIA: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Trenholm Road UMC, 3401 Trenholm Road. Michael Jeffcoat, forensic historian and author of “Schvartze,” discusses one family’s 18th-century journey as free blacks of Jewish descent through prosperity in Charleston to a life-changing humanitarian mission in the back country. Free, but reservations are suggested. (803) 779-4449

“THE HUNTING GROUND”: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Nickelodeon Theatre, 1607 Main St. The award-winning documentary follows several survivors of sexual assault as they fight to continue their education and seek justice at their universities. The film explores rape culture on college campuses as survivors are faced with pushback and harassment. Tickets are $10. (803) 254-8234

LERNER AND LOEW’S “CAMELOT”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St. Four-time Tony Award winning musical recounts the legend of King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. Tickets are $45-$56. http://broadwayincolumbia.com

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL FAIR HOUSING FORUM AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, 930 Richland St. Confirm your attendance by calling (803) 733-1130 no later than 5 p.m. Monday.

BOOK LAUNCH CELEBRATION: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at 302 Artisans at Senate’s End, 302 Senate St. Cera Daniels (aka Sarah Templeton) will be signing copies of her new paranormal romance novel, “Vigilante Mine.” http://www.302artisans.com

HISTORIC COLUMBIA’S BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR: 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The Vista Warehouse tour begins with a visit to Copper Horse distillery, 929 Huger St., with a complimentary tasting of artisanal distilled spirits. Next, it’s on to Lewis+Clark studio. Admission is $35; HC members, $25. Must be 21 or older, and portions of the tour are not handicapped accessible. (803) 252-7742, ext. 15; http://www.historiccolumbia.org

“THE HUNTING GROUND”: 7 p.m. Thursday at Nickelodeon Theatre, 1607 Main St. The award-winning documentary follows several survivors of sexual assault as they fight to continue their education and seek justice at their universities. The film explores rape culture on college campuses as survivors are faced with pushback and harassment. Tickets are $10. (803) 254-8234

“STEEL MAGNOLIAS”: 8 p.m. Thursday through May 3 and May 7-10 at the Sumter Little Theatre, 14 Mood Ave., Sumter. Step into the world of Truvy’s beauty salon where six very different women come together to share their secrets, fears and love for one another while engaging the audience in hysterical gossip. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15; students, seniors and military, $12. (803) 775-2150

QUADRIVIUM: 7-11 p.m. Thursday at the State Museum, 301 Gervais St. A celebration of the convergence of science and music, featuring a live music performance choreographed to celestial images projected on the planetarium dome. The S.C. Philharmonic will perform throughout the evening and there will be showings of “A Trip to the Moon,” a short silent film that follows a group of astronomers who travel to the moon. Refreshments and alcoholic beverages will be available. Tickets are $50; members, $40. http://scmuseum.org

AFRICAN DANCE CLASS: 10-11 a.m. Fridays, May 1-29 at the Lourie Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Tremontia Morgan (Queen T) will lead students in Funga, a welcome dance from Liberia. It’s a low-impact class with gentle stretching and rhythmic movements. $25; members, free. Preregister at (803) 779-1971, ext. 12 or email info@louriecentersc.com

THE SENSATIONAL EPICS: Musical performance and spring celebration dance, 7-10:30 p.m. Friday at the Lourie Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Reserved tables available with a single purchase of six or more tickets. BYOB and snacks (sodas and ice will be available); age 21 and older. Advance tickets, $15; $20 at the door. (803) 779-1971; http://louriecentersc.com

ARTS & DRAUGHTS: 7-11 p.m. Friday at the Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. Beer tastings from The Whig, musical peformances by Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba, Debbie & the Skanks, Milton Hall and Thee Knee Jerks; DIY art projects, interactive art, scavenger hunts and museum tours led by Patti O’Furniture. $9; members, $5. Free admission if you join or renew your membership at the door. (803) 799-2810; http://www.columbiamuseum.org

“NO FEAR FOR FREEDOM, THE MUSICAL”: 7 p.m. Friday at the Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St. In 1961, a group of young students were arrested and jailed for a sit-in at a whites-only lunch counter in Rock Hill. The group became known as the Friendship 9 – because most of them were students at nearby Friendship Junior College. Members of the Friendship 9 will share personal anecdotes of their story. The group is in Columbia to honor former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, Ernest A. Finney, who was their defense attorney in 1961 and was at their side once again in 2015 when their records were vacated after 54 yeras. Proceeds from the musical will benefit the Renaissance Foundation’s future Civil Rights Museum named in Finney’s honor. Tickets are $20; students with ID, $10. (800) 745-3000; http://www.ticketmaster.com

“STEEL MAGNOLIAS”: 8 p.m. Friday at the Sumter Little Theatre, 14 Mood Ave., Sumter. Step into the world of Truvy’s beauty salon where six very different women come together to share their secrets, fears and love for one another while engaging the audience in hysterical gossip. Additional performances are Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3; May 7-10; show times are 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15; students, seniors and military, $12. (803) 775-2150

STEP INTO SPRING CRAFT SHOW: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Lexington Middle School, 702 N. Lake Drive, Lexington. The Midlands Crafters Association and Lexington Middle School have teamed up for the event that will feature more than 50 vendors and crafters. Free admission, free parking. There will be a silent auction to benefit Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital.

SHINE & SHOW: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Love Automotive, 1255 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce. Trophies, door prizes, 50/25/25 cash drawing, oldies music, dash plaques to the first 75 registered. Preregistration, $15 (ends Tuesday, May 28); day of the show (until noon), $20. Sponsored by the Columbia Classic Chevy Club and Love Auto Group. Entry forms at http://clubs.hemmings.com/columbiaclassicchevyclub; (803) 957-9737. Rain date will be May 16.

STRIDES FOR AUTISM: Fundraiser and awareness walk, 9 a.m. Saturday at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. Event will feature a fun walk, resource fair and family activities. Proceeds will stay in South Carolina, benefiting family support, education, advocacy and South Carolina-based research. (803) 759-6988; http://www.scautism.org

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: 10 a.m. Saturday at Punk Monkey Comics, 4711 Forest Drive, Suite 24. Several guest artists and writers including Oz, fantasy and science fiction author Ron Baxley Jr. and illustrator/artist Gwen Tennille will be on hand. http://www.punkmonkeycomics.com; (803) 743-4575

STEAM LOCOMOTIVE RIDES: 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday and May 9 at the S.C. Railroad Museum (Rockton Rion & Western Railroad), 110 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro. The coal-burner will make its way to Greenbrier where passengers can detrain and see a model railroad and catch a run-by of the steam train at speed for pictures and videos. Coach tickets are $15; open car, $20; tickets required for age 3 and older. (803) 712-4135; http://www.scrm.org

KIDS DAY WET ’N WILD: 2-7 p.m. Saturday at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. Water slides, water games, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, exhibitors, food vendors and more. Bring your super soaker for a battle in the play area. Admission is free; fees for face painting, food vendors, carnival games, petting zoo and pony rides. Sponsored by Columbia Parks and Recreation, (803) 545-3100 or email kcmitchell@columbiasc.net

POORBOY CRUISERS CAR AND TRUCK DROP-IN: 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Larry’s Giant Subs, 2001 Augusta Highway, Lexington. (803) 957-3781

PALMETTO MASTERSINGERS SPRING CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Irmo High School Center for the Arts, 6671 St. Andrews Road. The Left Bank Big Band, USC School of Music’s jazz ensemble will be guest performers. Tickets are $20; available at the door or online at: http://www.palmettomastersingers.org

“STEEL MAGNOLIAS”: 8 p.m. Saturday at the Sumter Little Theatre, 14 Mood Ave., Sumter. Step into the world of Truvy’s beauty salon where six very different women come together to share their secrets, fears and love for one another while engaging the audience in hysterical gossip. Tickets are $15; students, seniors and military, $12. (803) 775-2150

BIG NOSH JEWISH FOOD AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at the Tree of Life Congregation, 6719 N. Trenholm Road. The event celebrates “everything Jewish” with food from Bubbe’s Kitchen, the New York Deli, Israeli Tent and Baker’s Bakery. Free admission and free parking. Donations of canned or dry food will be accepted for Harvest Hope Food Bank and the Jewish Food Pantry. (803) 787-2182; http://www.tolsc.org

“STEEL MAGNOLIAS”: 3 p.m. Sunday at the Sumter Little Theatre, 14 Mood Ave., Sumter. Step into the world of Truvy’s beauty salon where six very different women come together to share their secrets, fears and love for one another while engaging the audience in hysterical gossip. Tickets are $15; students, seniors and military, $12. (803) 775-2150

BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE ART AUCTION: 6 p.m. Sunday at the Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Drive. More than 100 items, including paintings, sculptures, glass and more from the private collection of Andy van Dam of Andries Van Dam Investment Arts and Antiques in Camden. All of the money collected will go to Beth Shalom Synagogue.

“STEEL MAGNOLIAS”: 8 p.m. May 7-9 and 3 p.m. May 10 at the Sumter Little Theatre, 14 Mood Ave., Sumter. Step into the world of Truvy’s beauty salon where six very different women come together to share their secrets, fears and love for one another while engaging the audience in hysterical gossip. Tickets are $15; students, seniors and military, $12. (803) 775-2150

“ANNIE GET YOUR GUN”: May 8-17 at Village Square Theatre, 105 Caughman Ave., Lexington. Another take on the Broadway hit follows the love story of sharpshooters Annie Oakley and Frank Butler, with the Irving Berlin score. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17. Tickets are $19; students, military and age 60 and older, $18; age 12 and younger, $15. (803) 359-1436; http://www.villagesquaretheatre.com

CROCHET A SCARF IN A DAY: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16 at the Columbia Art Center, 1928 Calhoun St. Class will take students beyond the single and double crochet stitches – each student will bring a pattern of their choice, the required yarn and the appropriate hook. Registration fee is $30; deadline is Friday, May 1. Minimum class size is four, maximum, 12. (803) 545-3093; email bloliver@columbiasc.net

SUMMER QUILTING CLASS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, June 3-24 at Edisto Discovery Park, 1914 Wiley St. Introductory course will cover material selection, cutting correctly, measuring squares, tools, different block patterns and layering. Students will complete a six-patch sampler, providing their own sewing machines. A list of materials will be provided at the first class. $40, registration deadline is May 15. Maximum class size, 12. (803) 545-3093 or email bloliver@columbiasc.net

This story was originally published April 26, 2015 at 8:01 PM with the headline "Go Columbia calendar."