Concerts, roller derby and an 85-mile yard sale top this week’s events
TUESDAY, SEPT. 6
>>> RECREATION
WILDLIFE WALK: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Riverfront Park. Discover the abundant and diverse wildlife that inhabit the park. Meet in Riverfront Park (North) parking lot, 4122 River Drive. Free. City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, (803) 545-3100.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7
>>> FILM
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2016 SHORT FILM TOUR: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Nickelodeon. This annual traveling tour will feature eight short films, among them award winners “Bacon & God’s Wrath,” about a 90-year-old Jewish woman reflecting on her life as she prepares to try bacon for the first time; and “The Procedure,” in which a man is captured and forced to endure a strange experiment. 1607 Main St. $10. www.nickelodeon.org
>>> COMEDY/MUSIC
“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Koger Center for the Arts. Alfred “Weird Al” Yankovic is one of the biggest-selling comedy recording artists in history, with 14 albums and more than 1,500 shows under his belt. He’s in Columbia for a one-night performance. 1051 Greene St. $34.50-$69.50. www.kogercenterforthearts.com
THURSDAY, SEPT. 8
>>> HOME
RENOVATION RODEO: 6 p.m. Thursday in Wales Garden neighborhood. The Palladium Society’s Renovation Rodeo takes guests on a tour of old homes and buildings in the Columbia area that have been refurbished and renovated while staying true to the roots and history of the house. Explore recent home renovations in Wales Garden. Light hors d’oeuvres and beer and wine will be served. Free for Palladium members, $15 for non-members. Reserve in advance at www.historiccolumbia.org
>>> HISTORY
CEMETERY TOURS: 7:30, 8 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Elmwood Cemetery. One hundred and sixty years of history will come to life during Historic Columbia’s popular Cemetery Tours, in their final month of the season. Guests will discover centuries of stories etched in stone on the markers and headstones found there. Two different themed tours are offered. 501 Elmwood Ave. Historic Columbia members, $8 for adults, $4 for youth; non-members, $12 and $6, respectively. www.historiccolumbia.org
FRIDAY, SEPT. 9
>>> YARD SALE
THE BIG GRAB: Dawn to dusk Friday, and continuing Saturday, in Blythewood, Ridgeway, Winnsboro and Newberry. This 85-mile yard sale stretches from the intersection of Interstate 26 and S.C. 34 near Newberry to the intersection of Interstate 20 and U.S. 21 near Columbia. Maps, vendors and other details: www.biggrabyardsale.com
>>> SPORTS
WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY PLAYOFFS: 9 a.m. start daily, Friday through Sunday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Athletes from around the world will converge in Columbia for the 2016 International Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) Division 1 Playoffs. Teams playing in the tournament include Sweden, United Kingdom and Portland, Oregon. 1101 Lincoln St. $15-$65. https://wftda.com/tournaments/2016/columbia
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10
>>> AT THE MUSEUM
EDVENTURE’S FARMVILLE: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at EdVenture Children’s Museum. This salute to agriculture will teach little ones the concept of farming. Farmville will feature a petting farm, crafts, face painting, live honeybees at work, antique tractors and more. This year, the festival features the opening of one newly designed permanent exhibit: Planet Putt and Play, EdVenture’s new mini golf course, and a new interactive gaming floor in the Body Detectives gallery. Palmetto Blue, a bluegrass band, will play from 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Farmville is the first of a four-event fall series. Free with membership or regular admission. 211 Gervais St. www.edventure.org
>>> CONCERT
MAROON 5: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. Multi platinum-selling and Grammy Award-winning rock band Maroon 5 returns to Columbia for one show. 801 Lincoln St. $30.50-$126. www.coloniallifearena.com
>>> FESTIVAL
ROSEWOOD ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday at Rockaway Athletic Club. In its sixth year, the Rosewood Art & Music Festival is a balance of visual and performing arts. Two stages provide music all day, surrounded by 60 artists’ booths. 2719 Rosewood Drive. Free admission. www.rosewoodfestival.com/
SUNDAY, SEPT. 11
>>> HISTORY
SECOND SUNDAY STROLLS: 2 p.m. Sunday at Mann-Simons Site. Explore Robert Mills District West, learning about the architecture and history of this historic neighborhood. This event is part of Historic Columbia’s Second Sunday Strolls. 1403 Richland St. Historic Columbia members, free; non-members, $8 for adults and $5 for youth. www.historiccolumbia.org