Go Columbia: Our event picks, week of Feb. 8 and beyond

A sampling of upcoming Black History Month events; check back with Go Columbia throughout the month for others:

JUBILEE CHOIR WORKSHOP AND CONCERT: SING THE SONGS OF OUR ANCESTORS: 3 p.m. Saturday at Benedict College. This program will feature some of the best Jubilee Choirs in the Midlands performing the old “march” of procession and sing songs of praise from an earlier era whose power and messages are both timeless and priceless. Antisdel Chapel, 1600 Harden St.

BLACK HISTORY EXTRAVAGANZA:10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 15 at Greenview Park. Exhibits, vendors, live entertainment and appearances by local political leaders as well as TV personality Cynthia Hardy. Presented by Columbia Parks and Recreation Department. Tickets $5 per person, with lunch provided, available at any city recreation center or the Parks and Recreation Department Administration Office, 1111 Parkside Drive. Greenview Park is at 6700 David St. (803) 545-3100.

AUNTIE KAREN FOUNDATION’S 13th ANNUAL LEGENDS OF...CONCERT SERIES: 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at Koger Center for the Arts. Event will feature five-time Grammy Award winner Al Jarreau, performing with his acclaimed band and then the S.C. Philharmonic Orchestra. The foundation is a nonprofit whose mission is to empower, enlighten, educate through the arts. Tickets, $55-$125, with special pricing for students with ID and AARP members. 1051 Greene St. www.CapitolTickets.com, (803) 251-2222.

9TH ANNUAL STRONGTHREADS: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 20 at St. John Holistic Wellness Center in Hopkins. This annual African American Heritage Celebration and Festival emphasizes the history of the Lower Richland Heritage Corridor with workshops, displays, food and vendors. Special guest is Grammy winner and Broadway performer Jennifer Holiday, along with performances by gospel artist Regina Skeeters, artist MO Music, Melodic Hearts, and the ABATSU Dancers and Drummers of Hilton Head and more. This year’s theme is Teach Peace. 222 J. W. Neal Circle. www.strongthreads.com

27th ANNUAL HARAMBEE FESTIVAL: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Benedict College. This annual family event features food, live music, health screenings, kids’ activities and a shopping village. This year features the Sensational Nightingales will appear at the festival and at a concert the next day. The Benedict College Gospel Choir and Harambee Festival Community Choir also will be among musical performers. Free admission. www.benedict.edu

2ND ANNUAL NIGHT OF LAUGHTER: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Trustus Theatre. The standup comedy show will feature local and regional comedians, including Mike Goodwin, Columbia’s Bowtie Comedian, with proceeds benefiting AMIkids’ programs in South Carolina. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.. Heavy hors d’oeuvres are provided by local restaurants; cash bar available. Tickets are $30 at the door. Celita Hastie, (803) 556-7991, celitaproffitt@gmail.com. amikidsnightoflaughter.eventbrite.com

ALLEN UNIVERSITY’S 146TH FOUNDERS’ DAY CELEBRATION: 10 a.m. Tuesday in the John Hurst Gymnatorium. Among planned activities, the Rev. E. Robert Thomas will be the keynote speaker, and a commemorative stamp in honor of Richard Allen will be unveiled by the U.S. Postal Service. 1517 Pine St. For reservations contact Flavia Eldemire, (803) 255-4770, feldemire@allenuniversity.edu.

61ST ANNUAL JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION: 5-7 p.m. Thursday at McMaster Gallery. The 61st annual juried student exhibition will include original artworks of a variety of mediums by current undergraduate and graduate students of the University of South Carolina’s school of visual art and design. Free and open to the public. 1615 Senate St. Shannon Rae Lindsey, gallery director (803) 777-5752, slindsey@email.sc.edu.

COLUMBIA BOAT SHOW: Friday through Sunday at S.C. State Fairgrounds. Get ready for warm weather at this annual event, featuring area boat dealers with boats of nearly every type, plus vendors with accessories, food and more. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Adults $8, children under 12 free; parking $2. 1200 Rosewood Drive. www.columbiaboatshow.com

ORCHIDS ON THE RIVERBANKS FESTIVAL: 1-5 p.m. Friday at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. See hundreds of blooming orchids and get expert growing advice. Presented by the South Carolina Orchid Society, Ikebana International Chapter 182 and Riverbanks Botanical Garden. Entry to the zoo and orchid show is free on Friday; Saturday and Sunday, entry to the orchid show is free with paid zoo admission. 500 Wildlife Parkway. (803) 779-8717, www.riverbanks.org

RE-ENACTMENT OF SHERMAN’S FIRING ON COLUMBIA: Noon-1 p.m. Saturday on both sides of Gervais Street bridge. It has been called Columbia’s Longest Day – the day Gen. William T. Sherman’s troops shelled the capital city from across the Congaree River. A re-enactment of that bombardment – featuring live cannon fire and Confederate sharpshooters defending the city – is planned. Confederate and Union re-enactors will take part. Free; presented by Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans. www.wadehamptoncamp.org

VALENTINE’S TOUR AND TASTING: 6 p.m. Sunday at Columbia Museum of Art. The museum offers an artistic option for Valentine’s featuring wine and chocolate pairings selected by Doug Aylard from Vino Garage. After the tastings, enjoy an exclusive after-hours tour of the CMA’s collection. $65 ($55 for members). 1515 Main St. www.columbiamuseum.org

This story was originally published February 7, 2016 at 12:48 PM with the headline "Go Columbia: Our event picks, week of Feb. 8 and beyond."