Your week in the Midlands, July 13-19

CHRISTMAS IN JULY: Monday the State Museum will present “The Polar Express 4D Experience” in the 4D theater. There will be a variety of South Carolina-themed holiday merchandise available at the museum store. Visit www.scmuseum.org for a list of showtimes. 301 Gervais St. (803) 898-4999

LINCOLN RECEPTION: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War” opening reception. The reception will feature Dr. Vernon Burton, the author of “The Age of Lincoln,” who will give a talk on Lincoln’s presidency and the constitution. Light refreshments. The reception is included with museum membership or general admission. 301 Gervais St. (803) 898-4999; www.museum.state.sc.us

PLUTOPALOOZA: Tuesday, 5 p.m. The new horizons spacecraft will be the closest it has ever been to Pluto, resulting in the first-ever detailed images of the planet. In honor of this major milestone, the State Museum will host a celebration featuring a live webcast from NASA, a solar system show focusing on Pluto, night observing in the Boeing Observatory and free giveaways. The event is included with museum membership or general admission. There is an additional fee for the planetarium show. 301 Gervais St. (803) 898-4999; www.scmuseum.org

VISTA NIGHTS: Thursday, 5-8 p.m. Restaurant, shop, businesses, galleries and museums in the Vista offer later shopping hours at in the neighborhood’s restaurants and bars. Participants include, 302 Artisans at Senate’s End, 302 Senate St., (803) 238-6019; Ellen Taylor Interiors, 1012 Gervais St., (803) 758-1007; if ART Gallery, 1223 Lincoln St. (803) 255-0068; Lewis+Clark, 1001 Huger St. (803) 765-2405; Studio Cellar, 912 Lady St., (803) 929-0709. For more information visit www.VistaColumbia.com, (803) 269-5946

CITY OF COLUMBIA SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: “Rio 2,” 7 p.m. Friday at Riverfront Park, 712 Laurel St. Come early for face painting, games and more. Blankets, lawn chairs and coolers welcome, no glass containers or alcoholic beverages allowed. (803) 545-3100

PRIME TIME IN THE PARKS: 8-11 p.m. July 17 at Greenview Park, 6700 David St., and 8-10 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 2300 Greene St. Late-night teen program for ages 13-18 features games, sports, music, refreshments and more. Free, sponsored by the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department. (803) 545-3100; columbiasc.net/parks-recreation

BRUNCH & MUNCH FOOD TOUR: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday. Two Gals and a Fork and Historic Columbia team up for a walking and tasting tour of the Vista. Meet at the Columbia Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. Morning tour includes stops at Liberty Taproom, Blue Marlin, Mellow Mushroom, World of Beer and Tin Roof. Afternoon tour includes stops at Pearlz Oyster Bar, Nonnah’s, SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar, Carolina Strip Club Steakhouse and Hickory Tavern. Individual tickets are $38; http://www.twogalsfoodtours.com

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Saturday, 8-10 p.m. Glenn Jones at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. Saturday concerts are free, blankets and lawn chairs welcome, no pets allowed, vendors will be on hand. Sponsored by the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department. (803) 545-3100

HISTORIC COLUMBIA’S DOLLAR SUNDAY: July 19, 1-4 p.m., Richland and Lexington county residents are invited to tour the Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding St., for just $1. Each month, HC will choose one of its four house museums to feature for Dollar Sunday on a rotating basis. Admission to tour additional homes is $8 for nonresidents; $5 for youth; HC members, free. Purchase tickets at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills, 1616 Blanding St. (803) 252-1770, ext. 23; www.historiccolumbia.org

CAROLINA BRIDAL SHOWCASE: July 19, 1-5 p.m. Bride City Bridal Show invites you to visit vendor booths, talk to representatives of companies, collect brochures and samples as well as meet owners of flower shops, bakeries and wedding planners. $12. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. www.bridecityshows.com