Don’t miss these 10 events in Columbia this week

“A RAISIN IN THE SUN:” 7 p.m. Monday at Benedict College. The Benedict College Theater Ensemble presents “A Raisin in the Sun.” The play reveals a brief moment in the life of an African-American family living in the slums on the south side of Chicago in the 1950s. Other shows are offered 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $7, on sale at college’s Cashier’s Office, Pratt Hall, first floor (803-705-4392). Show is in the Henry Ponder Fine Arts/Humanities Center, 1600 Harden St.

CAKE WARS: AP LIT VERSION: Tuesday at S.C. State Library. The library will host a showcase of literature-inspired cakes Tuesday in honor of National Library Week. Cakes can be decorated to represent a character from a favorite book, children’s book cover, or anything book related. Library visitors will be able to vote for their favorite cake 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Attendees will be able to enjoy the cakes following the competition. 1500 Senate St.

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS “FROZEN”: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Colonial Life Arena. Opening night for this presentation of the Academy Award winning tale, capturing the dynamic of two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa. Runs through Sunday. $16-$58. 801 Lincoln St. (803) 576-9053, www.coloniallifearena.com

INDIE GRITS FESTIVAL: Opening day is Thursday; event runs through Sunday at various times and locations around Columbia. The 10th annual Indie Grits festival will be filled with film, concerts, art, puppet shows, food and drinks, and more. Hosted by Nickelodeon Theatre; see the website for details on events, including the river concert, featuring Big Freedia. Free. www.indiegrits.com

COLUMBIA FIREFLIES HOME OPENER: 7:05 p.m. Thursday at Spirit Communications Park. The Fireflies have their opener against in-state team Greenville (affiliate of the Boston Red Sox). Fireworks will cap the night. Tickets start at $5; see www.milb.com

“FIRST FOLIO! THE BOOK THAT GAVE US SHAKESPEARE:” 5-7 p.m. Thursday in the Hollings Library at Thomas Cooper Library, University of South Carolina. USC welcomes the traveling exhibit of William Shakespeare’s First Folio, with the first collected edition of his works published in 1623 opening to the public. The national traveling exhibition from the Folger Shakespeare Library is part of an international commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. One of the world’s most treasured books, the First Folio includes 36 of his plays including “The Tempest,” “Macbeth” and “As you Like It.” Free and open to the public. Exhibit runs through April 30 and will include several special events such as theatre performances and public talks; find the schedule at http://library.sc.edu/p/FirstFolio. 1322 Greene St.

OLYMPIA FEST: Friday and Saturday in community of Olympia. 5-9 p.m. Friday at Whaley and Wayne streets is a Pasta in the Park buffet featuring live music, food, beer, merriment and a celebration of Saturday’s Quarry Crusher Run. Tours of Vulcan Quarry also will be offered. Olympia Fest continues Saturday with the Quarry Crusher Run and later, family friendly activities. www.olympiafest.com

21ST ANNUAL COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday at the S.C. State Fairgrounds. The world comes to Columbia in this vibrant annual event with 75 national exhibits, food from around the world, an international bazaar, cultural music and dance performances, fashion shows and an Olympic-style parade of nations. This year’s festival highlights the continent of Africa. Event continues Sunday; check web site for times and details. $7 at the gate ($5 in advance by calling the CIF office), free for ages 12 and under and active duty military with ID. 1200 Rosewood Drive. (803) 799-3452, www.cifonline.org

QUIDDITCH CUP 9: Various times Saturday, and again Sunday, at Palmetto Health Fields at Saluda Shoals Park. Attention Harry Potter fans: Quidditch is coming to Columbia. Sixty teams who advanced from eight regional tournaments will compete here. The weekend tourney will feature the sport as well as food trucks, live music by the band Harry and the Potters, and a “kidditch” area for kids’ activities. $19 for one day, $28 for a weekend pass. Discounts on kids’ tickets. usquidditchcup.com

THE BIG NOSH FESTIVAL: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at Tree of Life Congregation. The annual big nosh event will celebrate “everything Jewish,” including food, entertainment, and education. Eat in or take out bagels, deli offerings, matzah ball soup, stuffed cabbage, brisket, baked goods and more. Enjoy local music, make a challah, and participate in a model Passover Seder. Free admission. 6719 N Trenholm Road. (803) 787-2182, www.tolsc.org

This story was originally published April 10, 2016 at 1:31 PM with the headline "Don’t miss these 10 events in Columbia this week."