Concerts, record fair, gallery crawls and other event picks, April 18-24

EARTH JAM 2016: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday along Greene Street on the University of South Carolina campus. Earth Jam is an annual concert and fair for those interested in sustainability and music. Held in conjunction with a Healthy Carolina Farmer’s Market, the festival serves as the campus’s celebration of Earth Day. Free. www.sc.edu/green/EarthJam.php

PEARL JAM: 8 p.m. Thursday at Colonial Life Arena. Pearl Jam’s latest tour the marks 25 years since the Seattle grunge-rock group released its debut album, “Ten.” $71. 801 Lincoln St. www.coloniallifearena.com

ARTISTA VISTA: 5-9 p.m. Thursday in Columbia’s Vista neighborhood. Artista Vista, the annual art event in the Vista, turns 25 this year. Events include gallery crawls, a lantern parade and a sculpture dedication. Event continues with public art walking tours and other activities Saturday. Free. Full schedule and event locations at www.artistavista.com

FLAVOR FLAV FEATURING DJ SIZZLE: 8 p.m. Friday at Newberry Opera House. It’s been awhile since Flav’s days on VH1’s “The Surreal Life” and subsequent spinoff, “Flavor of Love,” and even longer since his time with Public Enemy – yet now is your chance to catch him performing in Newberry. $35. 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. www.newberryoperahouse.com

RHYTHM ON THE RIVER: 6-9 p.m. Saturday at West Columbia Riverwalk Park & Amphitheater. This annual concert series returns this week, featuring Prettier than Matt. The Post Timey String Band will open. Free. www.rhythmontheriversc.com

SCI-FI IN HI-FI: 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. Symphony fans will embark on an epic space odyssey through universally loved science fiction and fantasy film scores, from “Star Wars” to “2001.” While thematic attire is not required for this journey to “a galaxy far, far away,” those who beam up and dress for a fantastic voyage will certainly live long and prosper. $29. 7300 College St., Irmo. www.harbisontheatre.org

RICHLAND LIBRARY BOOK SALE: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Richland Library Operations Center. The Richland Library Friends’ Spring Book Sale is a chance to peruse more than 30,000 gently used books, CDs and DVDs. Prices for paperbacks will start at $1 and $2 for hardbacks. A half-priced inventory reduction sale is slated for 2-4 p.m. Sunday. 130 Lancewood Road. www.richlandlibrary.com

HEART & SOLE WOMEN’S FIVE MILER: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Finlay Park. An event established by and for women, the Heart & Sole Women’s Five Miler calls attention to the No. 1 killer of women – heart disease. At its health and wellness expo, the Heart & Sole event offers blood pressure checks, health screenings and information on healthy living to help women protect themselves from this deadly disease. 8 a.m. opening ceremony; registration online and on race day. $35 through Friday, April 22; $45 on race day. 930 Laurel St. www.heartandsolerun.com

MARCH FOR BABIES: 9 a.m. Saturday at S.C. State Fairgrounds. This event includes family teams, company teams and individuals raising funds and awareness to improve the health of babies. 1200 Rosewood Drive. Registration info at www.marchofdimes.org/southcarolina/events/10230_3137343833.html

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY AT EDVENTURE: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Edventure Children’s Museum. In appreciation of those who serve our country, Edventure offers Military Appreciation Days on Saturday, and again May 30, and July 4. Present an active and valid military ID card or badge and receive free admission for you and your dependents. Edventure and Sysco will provide FREE kids meals to dependents 12 and under. 211 Gervais S. www.edventure.org

9TH ANNUAL GREATER COLUMBIA RECORD FAIR: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday at Columbia Museum of Art. Record enthusiasts from across the East Coast sell records of all types, from common to uber rare. Enjoy live music and local brews at a pop-up beer garden on Boyd Plaza brought to you by the Whig, and lunch options from local food trucks. Free. 1515 Main St. www.columbiarecordfair.com

This story was originally published April 17, 2016 at 11:42 AM with the headline "Concerts, record fair, gallery crawls and other event picks, April 18-24."