Best of the rest: Events for Feb. 17 and beyond

THE PALMETTO PORTRAITS PROJECT: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday at The Gallery at City Hall. “The Palmetto Portraits Project” was developed to display within the Medical University of South Carolina’s educational and clinical buildings, and serves as a reminder to the students, faculty, and staff about who they serve at MUSC and throughout our state. MUSC asked six noted and emerging photographers to focus on South Carolinians at work and play in the Lowcountry, Midlands, and the Upstate. 24 photographers were given full creative independence with their subject matter. Over 270 individuals in more than 40 cities and towns across the Palmetto State were photographed as a result of this project. Free admission. 1737 Main St.

HEARD AT EVERY TURN: TRADITIONAL MUSIC IN SOUTH CAROLINA: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday at McKissick Museum. South Carolina’s complex history has shaped the state’s contemporary traditional music. For hundreds of years musicians and singers have mingled and traditions collided, forming vibrant musical experiences. Explore the musical instruments, apparel, audio and video that tell the story of traditional music history and practice in South Carolina. 816 Bull St. (803) 777-7251, http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/mckissickmuseum/

ART 2007-2015: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday at City Art. Tommy Thompson has been painting, primarily in watercolors, since 1965. He has taught numerous classes and workshops in the greater Columbia metropolitan area since 1989. For the past 10 years, in addition to his watercolor landscapes, he has been concentrating on experimental acrylic painting on board and canvas. According to Thompson, the last several decades the advances in polymer science have had a dynamic effect on art materials. The advent of current acrylic paint and especially the acrylic mediums have opened many new avenues for individual expression. Now, the new acrylic mediums have allowed him to introduce another dimension to the paintings - texture and relief surface work. 1224 Lincoln St. (803)252-3613, www.cityartonline.com

VICTORIAN VALENTINE’S: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills. In honor of Valentine’s Day, visit Historic Columbia to learn about what a Victorian Valentine’s Day looked like. Kids will learn how Valentine’s was celebrated at its height during the Victorian Era through crafts and games. $6 for members, $7 for non-members, and $8 at the door. Accompanying adults are free. 1616 Blanding St. www.historiccolumbia.org

COLUMBIA AREA LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS PUBLIC POLICY LUNCH: 11:45 a.m. Thursday at the Lourie Center. Topics: marijuana, institutional racism, prison overcrowding and rationale for legalizing marijuana. Speaker: Wayne Borders, Executive Director & President, South Carolina Chapter of NORML (National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws). Catered lunch available, $10; reserve by noon on Wednesday, Feb. 17, to Susan James, (803) 256-6822, sc.susanbjames@gmail.com. Brown bag lunches are welcome.

LAURA SPONG AT 90: SIX DECADES IN PAINTING BIRTHDAY PARTY: 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Vista Studios/Gallery 80808. The exhibit covers work from the mid-1950s, when Spong began picking up the brush with some regularity, to now. It is the biggest exhibition of the artist’s work to date. Following a smaller overview at USC’s McMaster Gallery in 2006, it is the second exhibition that shows paintings from the early days of her career alongside current work. 808 Lady St. (803) 252-6134, www.vistastudios80808.com photos

MIRACLE IN MEMPHIS: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at On Stage Productions. Jolene is a woman who is obsessed with Elvis and has finally made her way to Memphis. Much to her dismay, she and her husband, Earl, have been unable to have a child. At her Mama’s urging, Jolene visits Graceland and prays at the King’s grave asking for a baby. Much to her joy, Elvis grants her wish! Jolene and Earl move into Graceland Mobile Estates where they meet Ruby, a temptress who looks surprisingly like Dolly Parton. When Jolene gives birth to a baby girl (played by an adult), life becomes complicated. Presley Ann, the miracle child, quickly grows into a resentful teenager and Jolene alienates everyone, but finally learns she can be somebody worthwhile on her own. $19 adults, $17 military, senoirs and students and $15 youth. 680 Cherokee Ln, West Columbia. (803) 351-6751, onstagecityprod@aol.com. www.onstagesc.com

BREAKING BOUNDARIES: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Drayton Hall Theatre. UofSC Dance welcomes special guest artist Arturo Fernandez, who will present his original contemporary ballet work, “Counterpoint (Revisited)”, for the concert. Also presenting works for the evening are UofSC Assistant Professors Tanya Wideman-Davis and Thaddeus Davis, Professor Stephanie Milling and dance instructor Stephanie Wilkins. Davis’ “Dizzy Atmosphere”, set to the music of jazz legend (and South Carolina native) Dizzy Gillespie, is inspired by the glamour of 1950s theatre. Wideman-Davis’ “Disco On My Mind” takes its inspiration from the 1970s’ heyday of Studio 54 and Soul Train. Stephanie Milling’s original contemporary work is based upon the writing of feminist theorist Gloria Anzaldúa. Stephanie Wilkins’ “Ache” is described by the choreographer as being “about love…specifically, the kind of love that you only find once in a lifetime, if you’re lucky.” For more information contact Kevin Bush, (803) 777-9353, bushk@mailbox.sc.edu.

THE PALMETTO PORTRAITS PROJECT: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday at The Gallery at City Hall. “The Palmetto Portraits Project” was developed to display within the Medical University of South Carolina’s educational and clinical buildings, and serves as a reminder to the students, faculty, and staff about who they serve at MUSC and throughout our state. MUSC asked six noted and emerging photographers to focus on South Carolinians at work and play in the Lowcountry, Midlands, and the Upstate. 24 photographers were given full creative independence with their subject matter. Over 270 individuals in more than 40 cities and towns across the Palmetto State were photographed as a result of this project. Free admission. 1737 Main St.

HEARD AT EVERY TURN: TRADITIONAL MUSIC IN SOUTH CAROLINA: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday at McKissick Museum. South Carolina’s complex history has shaped the state’s contemporary traditional music. For hundreds of years musicians and singers have mingled and traditions collided, forming vibrant musical experiences. Explore the musical instruments, apparel, audio and video that tell the story of traditional music history and practice in South Carolina. 816 Bull St. (803) 777-7251, http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/mckissickmuseum/

RIVERBANKS ZOO FREE FRIDAYS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Free Fridays are back! Residents of Richland and Lexington counties will receive free admission to the Zoo and Garden every Friday during the months of January and February. Guests will be asked to provide a valid driver’s license, property tax statement or vehicle registration as proof of residency. 500 Wildlife Parkway. (803) 779-8717, www.riverbanks.org

43RD ANNUAL SC BOTTLE CLUB SHOW AND SALE: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday at Meadowlake Park Center. Bottles, small antiques and collectibles will be featured. Dealer tables offered. Admission is donation to Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands. Event continues Saturday. 600 Beckman Road, Columbia.

POINT OF GRACE: 7 p.m. Friday at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. As part of their continuing ambition to bring great art to Irmo, the Palmetto Artist Series will welcome Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, and Leigh Cappillino, known as Point of Grace. Expect to hear classics from their 13 album-deep, 20-year journey, along with fresh pieces from their 2015 release “Directions Home.” $15; limited number of free youth tickets also available. 6952 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, South Carolina. sapc.net/pas, e-mail music@sapc.net, or call 803-732-2273 ext. 1719.

DISNEY LIVE! MICKEY AND MINNIE’S DOORWAY TO MAGIC: 7 p.m. Friday at Colonial Life Arena. Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the comical duo of Donald and Goofy as 25 of your favorite characters surprise and captivate at every turn of the knob! See the Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful ball gown in a split second; the Toy Story gang defy the dimensions of Andy’s toy box with the help of the green army men; and the spectacular stage debut of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider as they rise into the sky amidst the floating lanterns. With special appearances by Snow White, Tinker Bell and Aladdin’s Genie, you never know what to expect or who might join in the fun. $23-$53. 801 Lincoln St. www.coloniallifearena.com, (803) 576-9200

“ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S WE ARE IN A PLAY!” 7 p.m. Friday at Columbia Children’s Theatre. Come and celebrate with our favorite characters from Mo Willems’ beloved Elephant and Piggie series as they set the stage for this vaudevillian romp of a musical, where pachyderm and swine heroically explore the importance of friendship at Columbia Children’s Theatre. Runs through Feb. 28 at various times. $10 children age 3 through adult, $8 seniors and active duty military; $5 special at 7 p.m. Saturday nights. 3400 Forest Drive in Richland Mall. (803), 691-4548 http://www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com

ART 2007-2015: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday at City Art. Tommy Thompson has been painting, primarily in watercolors, since 1965. He has taught numerous classes and workshops in the greater Columbia metropolitan area since 1989. For the past 10 years, in addition to his watercolor landscapes, he has been concentrating on experimental acrylic painting on board and canvas. According to Thompson, the last several decades the advances in polymer science have had a dynamic effect on art materials. The advent of current acrylic paint and especially the acrylic mediums have opened many new avenues for individual expression. Now, the new acrylic mediums have allowed him to introduce another dimension to the paintings - texture and relief surface work. 1224 Lincoln St. (803)252-3613, www.cityartonline.com

KRISTY BISHOP: BOUND: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday at 701 Center for Contemporary Art. Noted South Carolina textile artist Kristy Bishop will be making her second appearance at 701 CCA. Previously recognized for her delicate abstract fiber constructions using natural dyes she processes herself, Bishop’s new work presents intricately constructed, and historically inspired foundation garments including corsets, crinolines, and bum rolls. Her intention is to show constructions that physically represent the pressure women go through to create an ideal body image. Along with the handmade pieces the exhibition will feature photographs of everyday women modeling her garments in their own bedroom settings. By asking others to don one of her corsets, with its references to past centuries, she is exploring the complexity of ingrained ideals within western society on what a woman should look like. A native of Charleston, Bishop was 701 CCA’s artist in residence this past fall. She was also selected for inclusion in the 701 CCA South Carolina Biennial 2015. Members, free; non-members, $5 suggested donation. 701 Whaley St., 2nd floor. (803) 319–9949, www.701cca.org

HISTORIC HAPPY HOUR: 5:30-7 p.m. Friday at Mann-Simons site. Kick off your weekend with a sneak peek at the new exhibits being developed at Mann-Simons. Enjoy libations and light refreshments as archaeologists share stories of discoveries made at the property during recent excavations that have revealed the exciting narrative of this well-known African American family’s time in Columbia. Hands on activities, give participants the opportunity to dig deeper into the work archaeologists perform to unearth the past. Reservations are recommended. $15 members, $20 non-members. Must be 21 or over. 1403 Richland St. www.historiccolumbia.org photo

BEGINNER SQUARE AND LINE DANCE LESSONS: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center (The Barn). Casual dress. Classes are $5. 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. (803) 772-0546, http://scsquaredance.com The lessons will run through May

MIRACLE IN MEMPHIS: 7:30 p.m. Friday at On Stage Productions. Jolene is a woman who is obsessed with Elvis and has finally made her way to Memphis. Much to her dismay, she and her husband, Earl, have been unable to have a child. At her Mama’s urging, Jolene visits Graceland and prays at the King’s grave asking for a baby. Much to her joy, Elvis grants her wish! Jolene and Earl move into Graceland Mobile Estates where they meet Ruby, a temptress who looks surprisingly like Dolly Parton. When Jolene gives birth to a baby girl (played by an adult), life becomes complicated. Presley Ann, the miracle child, quickly grows into a resentful teenager and Jolene alienates everyone, but finally learns she can be somebody worthwhile on her own. $19 adults, $17 military, senoirs and students and $15 youth. 680 Cherokee Ln, West Columbia. (803) 351-6751, onstagecityprod@aol.com. www.onstagesc.com

AUNTIE KAREN FOUNDATION’S 13th ANNUAL LEGENDS OF...CONCERT SERIES: 8 p.m. Friday at the 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. Each year during Black History Month, the series profiles a jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel or blues artist who has made a lasting contribution to the history of music. 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.

HIWIRE TRAMPOLINE PARK: 9 p.m.-midnight Friday at HiWire Trampoline Parks. Club HiWire, lights go off; lasers come on. Club/dubstep music. 15 and up only. $10. Irmo, 1019 Broad Stone Road. (803) 732-1900; Northeast, 741 Fashion Drive. (803) 360-7300.info@hiwire.info. For more information and a full schedule of events, http://www.hiwire.info

AFRICAN DANCE CLASS: 11 a.m.-Noon Saturday at the Lourie Center. The Lourie Center is offering Funga, an African Dance class. Funga is a welcome dance from Liberia, West Africa. This is a low-impact class with gentle stretching and rhythmic movements. Classes are taught with live drumming. Tremontenia Morgan (Queen T) is the African Dance instructor. She has performed all over the east coast, in Canada, France, and at an Inaugural Ball for President Obama in Washington, DC. She teaches dances from Senegal, West Africa, Ivory Coast, Guinea and Liberia. Free and open to adults of all ages. Please pre-register at (803) 779-1971 x 12, info@louriecentersc.com

43RD ANNUAL SC BOTTLE CLUB SHOW AND SALE: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Meadowlake Park Center. Bottles, small antiques and collectibles will be featured. Dealer tables offered. Admission is donation to Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands. Event continues Saturday. 600 Beckman Road, Columbia.

HEARD AT EVERY TURN: TRADITIONAL MUSIC IN SOUTH CAROLINA: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at McKissick Museum. South Carolina’s complex history has shaped the state’s contemporary traditional music. For hundreds of years musicians and singers have mingled and traditions collided, forming vibrant musical experiences. Explore the musical instruments, apparel, audio and video that tell the story of traditional music history and practice in South Carolina. 816 Bull St. (803) 777-7251, http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/mckissickmuseum/

ART 2007-2015: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at City Art. Tommy Thompson has been painting, primarily in watercolors, since 1965. He has taught numerous classes and workshops in the greater Columbia metropolitan area since 1989. For the past 10 years, in addition to his watercolor landscapes, he has been concentrating on experimental acrylic painting on board and canvas. According to Thompson, the last several decades the advances in polymer science have had a dynamic effect on art materials. The advent of current acrylic paint and especially the acrylic mediums have opened many new avenues for individual expression. Now, the new acrylic mediums have allowed him to introduce another dimension to the paintings - texture and relief surface work. 1224 Lincoln St. (803)252-3613, www.cityartonline.com

9TH ANNUAL STRONGTHREADS: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday 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

BEGINNER SQUARE AND LINE DANCE LESSONS: 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center (The Barn). Casual dress. Classes are $5. 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. (803) 772-0546, http://scsquaredance.com

BLACK HISTORY MONTH STEP SHOW: 7 p.m. Saturday at The Township. Hosted by Fizz of “Love & Hip Hop Hollywood” and Neek & H-Dub from Hot 103.9. Tickets, $20-$25. Doors open 6 p.m. 1703 Taylor St. www.thetownship.org

MIRACLE IN MEMPHIS: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at On Stage Productions. Jolene is a woman who is obsessed with Elvis and has finally made her way to Memphis. Much to her dismay, she and her husband, Earl, have been unable to have a child. At her Mama’s urging, Jolene visits Graceland and prays at the King’s grave asking for a baby. Much to her joy, Elvis grants her wish! Jolene and Earl move into Graceland Mobile Estates where they meet Ruby, a temptress who looks surprisingly like Dolly Parton. When Jolene gives birth to a baby girl (played by an adult), life becomes complicated. Presley Ann, the miracle child, quickly grows into a resentful teenager and Jolene alienates everyone, but finally learns she can be somebody worthwhile on her own. $19 adults, $17 military, senoirs and students and $15 youth. 680 Cherokee Ln, West Columbia. (803) 351-6751, onstagecityprod@aol.com. www.onstagesc.com

AN AFTERNOON AT THE MANN-SIMONS SITE: 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Mann-Simons site. Join Historic Columbia and the Columbia Archaeology Project for a free day at the museum. Visitors and families are invited to explore the site that was home to generations of the same African American family since the 1840s and view archaeological artifacts not previously seen by the public. Enjoy hands-on activities and express your thoughts on how to best share the family’s story with generations to come. Free. 1403 Richland St. www.historiccolumbia.org

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: 3 p.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia. The public is invited to the second in a series of community conversations sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia. A panel of educators, counselors, and community leaders who work with and for children will present research and best practices, suggestions and guidance in “Talking to Children about Issues of Race.” Questions for the panelists are welcomed. Child care will be provided with reservation and confirmation; email dre@uucolumbia.org. www.uucolumbia.org

GALLERY TOURS: 2 p.m. Sunday at Columbia Museum. Highlights of the Columbia Museum of Art collection. Guided tours provide an overview of European and American art, featuring masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo from the Samuel H. Kress Collection and the American galleries. Free. 1515 Main St. (803) 799-2810; http://columbiamuseum.org

MIRACLE IN MEMPHIS: 2:30 p.m. Sunday at On Stage Productions. Jolene is a woman who is obsessed with Elvis and has finally made her way to Memphis. Much to her dismay, she and her husband, Earl, have been unable to have a child. At her Mama’s urging, Jolene visits Graceland and prays at the King’s grave asking for a baby. Much to her joy, Elvis grants her wish! Jolene and Earl move into Graceland Mobile Estates where they meet Ruby, a temptress who looks surprisingly like Dolly Parton. When Jolene gives birth to a baby girl (played by an adult), life becomes complicated. Presley Ann, the miracle child, quickly grows into a resentful teenager and Jolene alienates everyone, but finally learns she can be somebody worthwhile on her own. $19 adults, $17 military, senoirs and students and $15 youth. 680 Cherokee Ln, West Columbia. (803) 351-6751, onstagecityprod@aol.com. www.onstagesc.com

SING ALONG WITH “THE MUPPET MOVIE”: 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. “All Together Now!” Sing along with Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and friends at Heather Henson’s interactive film experience featuring the original “Muppet Movie”. Kids of all ages (grownups, too!) will laugh, dance and sing along as America’s favorite furry creatures come to life on our state-of-the-art screen and sound system, enhanced by interactive playtime with live actors, singers and puppeteers on stage, plus beepers, squeakers, streamers, balloons and more in each sing-a-long goodie pack! $15. 7300 College St., Irmo. (803) 407-5011, www.harbisontheatre.org/tickets-productions/sing-along-muppet-movie

THE DANISH STRING QUARTET “SEASONS OF LIFE”: 5 p.m. Sunday at The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC). This special Valentine’s Day concert will feature the world-renowned Danish String Quartet along with members of Decoda, the first ever Affiliate Ensemble of Carnegie Hall-Claire Bryant (cello,) Meehna Bhasin (violin,) Owen Dalby (violin,) Kris Saebo (bass,) Brad Balliett (bassoon,) along with Sarah Elizabeth Charles, jazz vocalist. $30 adults advance, $35 adults day of and $15 for students. 810 Lyttleton St. Camden. (803) 425-7676 extension 300, www.fineartscenter.org

THE PALMETTO PORTRAITS PROJECT: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday at The Gallery at City Hall. “The Palmetto Portraits Project” was developed to display within the Medical University of South Carolina’s educational and clinical buildings, and serves as a reminder to the students, faculty, and staff about who they serve at MUSC and throughout our state. MUSC asked six noted and emerging photographers to focus on South Carolinians at work and play in the Lowcountry, Midlands, and the Upstate. 24 photographers were given full creative independence with their subject matter. Over 270 individuals in more than 40 cities and towns across the Palmetto State were photographed as a result of this project. Free admission. 1737 Main St.

HEARD AT EVERY TURN: TRADITIONAL MUSIC IN SOUTH CAROLINA: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday at McKissick Museum. South Carolina’s complex history has shaped the state’s contemporary traditional music. For hundreds of years musicians and singers have mingled and traditions collided, forming vibrant musical experiences. Explore the musical instruments, apparel, audio and video that tell the story of traditional music history and practice in South Carolina. 816 Bull St. (803) 777-7251, http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/mckissickmuseum/

ART 2007-2015: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday at City Art. Tommy Thompson has been painting, primarily in watercolors, since 1965. He has taught numerous classes and workshops in the greater Columbia metropolitan area since 1989. For the past 10 years, in addition to his watercolor landscapes, he has been concentrating on experimental acrylic painting on board and canvas. According to Thompson, the last several decades the advances in polymer science have had a dynamic effect on art materials. The advent of current acrylic paint and especially the acrylic mediums have opened many new avenues for individual expression. Now, the new acrylic mediums have allowed him to introduce another dimension to the paintings - texture and relief surface work. 1224 Lincoln St. (803)252-3613, www.cityartonline.com

ART DOCS SERIES: “TROUBLEMAKERS: THE STORY OF LAND ART”: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at The Nickelodeon Theatre. From making art to documenting artists and their work, the series will take place Tuesdays from Jan. 26 – Feb. 23 and will feature five different films, each coupled with performances or conversations with artists or filmmakers relative to the film. “Troublemakers: The Story Of Land Art” This last feature explores one of the most rebellious art movements of the modern era. Director James Crump highlights the questions raised by Land Art—and onerous medium that refuses to be commoditized, that gives into entropy, and that highlights the limits of humanity. Local artists Seth Gadsden and Lauren Greenwald will screen a short documentary about their personal experiences with land art alongside the feature film. The Nick is offering a $1 discount to students, as well as a series pass for all screenings with one free screening included for $40. Nickelodeon Theatre members are able to get the series pass for $30. 1607 Main St. (803) 254-3433, www.nickelodeon.org

WINTER TRUNK SHOW: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 25 at Folline Vision CenterThe eyewear retailer is featuring Oliver Peoples & Paul Smith Eyewear Collections. Light hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and door prizes. 1600 Taylor St.

CREATIVE COUPLES EXHIBIT RECEPTION: 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 26 in The Goodall Gallery at Columbia College. Inspired by the relationship of Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz, the exhibit features nine contemporary couples who are professional artists working in a variety of mediums and disciplines, all with strong ties to South Carolina. The exhibition includes works by Kristy Higby and Mark Flowers; Sharon and Jim Campbell; Scotty and Salley Peek; Bretta and Alvin Staley; Enid Williams and Paul Yanko; Ellen and David Yaghjian; Betsy Havens and Jim Calk; Terry Jarrard-Dimond and Tom Dimond; Lindsay Wiggins and Nathan Fiveash. 1301 Columbia College Dr. The exhibition and reception are free admission and open to the public. (800) 277-1301, www.columbiasc.edu/academics/arts-a-communication-studies/studio-art/goodall-gallery

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

BEGINNER SQUARE AND LINE DANCE LESSONS: 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center (The Barn). Casual dress. Classes are $5. 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. (803) 772-0546, http://scsquaredance.com The lessons will run through May

TERRANCE HENDERSON’S RUINS: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. From Mayan fortification to Egyptian mummification, ancient ruins serve as a tangible reminder that others came before us. In an age saturated with images, videos and tweets, how will we imbue meaning in what we leave behind? International award-winning, locally based choreographer and performer Terrance Henderson offers Ruins, a live contemporary dance work depicting the journey to physically and spiritually shape our own legacy, as individual contributors and as a human community. This original production was developed as a part of the HT@MTC Performance Incubator, which supports the creation of new work and sustainable careers for Midlands-based professional performing artists. $22. 7300 College St., Irmo. (803) 407-5011, www.harbisontheatre.org/tickets-productions/htmtc-performance-incubator-presents-ruins

LAURA SPONG AT 90: SIX DECADES IN PAINTING BIRTHDAY PARTY: 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at if ART Gallery. The exhibit covers work from the mid-1950s, when Spong began picking up the brush with some regularity, to now. It is the biggest exhibition of the artist’s work to date. Following a smaller overview at USC’s McMaster Gallery in 2006, it is the second exhibition that shows paintings from the early days of her career alongside current work. 1223 Lincoln St. (803) 238-2351, http://ifartgallery.blogspot.com photos

SKIPP PEARSON’S JAZZ BASH AND LOVE FEST: 5-8 p.m. Feb. 28 at The Big Apple. Come hear some of the best jazz musicians in South Carolina (and raise money for Skipp Pearson’s medical care). The evening’s lineup features Mark Rapp, Reggie Sullivan, Amos Hoffman, Tony Lee, Jonathan Lovett, Dustin Retzlaff, and of course, “Pops” himself on saxophone. Suggested minimum donation: $25. Cash bar. 1000 Hampton St. To make reservations, jazz@nym.hush.com. www.facebook.com/events/788572614585751/

HERBS IN CONTAINERS: 6 p.m. Feb. 29 at Lexington Library. Learn the basics of herb gardening in containers with a Master Gardener who will share facts from Clemson Extension on what herbs need to grow best using this method. Presented by Jeanette Ford, Lexington Master Gardener. 5440 Augusta Rd., Lexington.