Go Columbia Picks of the Week, May 7-13
Thursday (May 7)
First Thursdays on Main
The first Thursday of every month, on Main Street from the State House to City Hall, enjoy a series of art shows, events, entertainment, food specials and more. Many restaurants keep their doors open late.
6-10 p.m. May 7, Main Street. www.citycentercolumbia.sc.
SC Poultry Festival
Enjoy all types of chicken dishes; tacos, sandwiches, chicken on a stick and more as well as Shealy’s barbecue. Special events include an antique car show, No. 1 World’s Best Chicken Cooking Contest, chicken calling contest Saturday morning, Saturday night fireworks and more.
6-10 p.m. May 7; 5-11:30 p.m. May 8; 9 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. May 9; 101 Main St. Batesburg-Leesville. www.scpoutryfestival.com.
Friday (May 8)
Taste of Black Columbia
Celebrate local caterers, chefs and restaurants while supporting local historically black colleges and universities. Special guest Kenny Lattimore. Tickets are $65 and only available online. at BlackExpoSouth.com
7:30 p.m. May 8, State Museum, 301 Gervais St. www.blackexposouth.com.
“Spamalot”
The multiple Tony Award winner, including “Best Musical,” is lovingly ripped off from the film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” This show pokes fun at everyone and runs Thursdays through Sundays until May 30. No show on Mother’s Day.
8 p.m. May 8-9, Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. www.towntheatre.com.
Columbia Green Festival of Gardens
This year’s tour features 12 gardens, offering a variety of sizes and styles in the Wildewood neighborhood. The tour begins with a tea party and demonstrations and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions.
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 8-9, Wildewood Country Club, 90 Mallet Hill Road. www.columbiagreen.org.
Saturday (May 9)
Blooming Butterflies
Come explore the opening of EdVenture’s living exhibit and explore the world of butterflies. The exhibit will showcase nearly 20 species of butterflies native to the southeast.
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; Noon-5 p.m. Sundays, EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. www.edventure.org.
“Lend Me a Tenor”
Set in September 1934, Saunders, the general manager of an opera company is primed to welcome a world famous tenor to their one night only show. A screwball comedy sure to bring tears.
8 p.m. May 9, The Market Space, 701 Whaley St. www.workshoptheatre.com.
Fast and Furriest 5K
This family-friendly benefit includes a 3-mile run and walk followed by food, a silent auction and bake sale to benefit FIDO, a nonprofit that rescues dogs all across the Midlands.
8 a.m.-noon May 9, Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Old Bush River Rd. www.eventbrite.com.
Sunday (May 10)
Second Sunday Stroll
Explore Columbia’s rich Civil Rights history in this walking tour down Columbia’s Main Street where many sit-ins and protests took place. $8 for adults, $5 for youth.
2-3 p.m. May 10, SC State House, Gervais and Main streets. www.historiccolumbia.org.
Duo De Vista
Duo De Vista has quickly become a popular duo, engaging audiences across the U.S. with a wide variety of music. The founding members, flutist Teri Forscher-Milter and guitarist Marina Alexandra have performed at universities, festivals and concert series.
3 p.m. May 10, Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. www.columbiamuseum.org.
“Entropic Perceptions”
In this exhibition, Shannon Rae Lindsey uses the 701 Center for Contemporary Art’s gallery to create a large-scale installation that responds to, and literally transforms, the traditional architecture of the space. On display through June 21.
1-5 p.m. May 10, 701 Center for Contemporary Art, 701 Whaley St. www.701cca.org.
Monday (May 11)
Paul Anderson Golf Classic
Golfers take to the fairways to give back to the Paul Anderson Youth Home, a home that has helped over 1200 young men. To register or attend, tickets are available online.
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 11, The River Club, 307 Riverside Blvd., North Augusta. www.payh.org/golf.
“Traditions, Change and Celebration”
This exhibit showcases objects drawn from Native American tribal museums, state museums, artist collections and more. The exhibit also looks at the expression and identity of Native American traditional arts.
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, McKissick Museum, 816 Bull St. www.artsandsciences.sc.edu.
Tuesday (May 12)
Second Shift Twosdays
The South Carolina State Museum is open late every Tuesday for Second Shift Twosdays. Every Tuesday something special is offered including programs, planetarium shows, 4D movies, exhibits and more.
5-8 p.m. May 12, State Museum, 301 Gervais St. www.scmuseum.org.
Early Columbia Lecture Series
Warner Montgomery, author of “Columbia Revisited,” leads the weekly discussion covering Columbia from 1865 to 1914. Tuesday’s discussion is “Economic Development: Textiles and Agriculture.”
6-7:30 p.m. May 12, Robert Mills Carriage House, 1616 Blanding St. www.historiccoulumbia.org.
Wednesday (May 13)
South Carolina Arts Gala
The South Carolina Arts Foundation celebrates South Carolina’s arts community with an art sale, food and more. Art works for sale range one-of-a-kind to decorative to sculptures.
7:15-10 p.m. May 13, 701 Whaley, 701 Whaley St. www.southcarolinaarts.com.
State House Tours
While the legislature is in session (January-May), free tours are offered at the state house every half hour from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 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.
This story was originally published May 6, 2015 at 5:59 PM with the headline "Go Columbia Picks of the Week, May 7-13."