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This weekend in Columbia, SC, a variety of music, art, and community events are taking place, including the BirdFest bluegrass festival featuring headliners Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. Art enthusiasts can enjoy the ArtFields show, and free concerts are happening across the city. Additional events include a play, the UniverSoul Circus, and outdoor celebrations. Families and sports fans will find activities such as the Kite Festival and Columbia Fireflies game. This vibrant weekend invites everyone to experience the local culture through diverse activities.
Columbia, SC is gearing up for a vibrant weekend filled with music, art, and community events that promise to attract locals and visitors alike. Numerous festivals and performances will take place across the city, with various attractions catering to diverse interests.
This weekend’s highlight is the BirdFest: The Ultimate Bluegrass Festival, which is set to occur in nearby Pinewood. The festival will feature renowned headliners, including Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, alongside the Steep Canyon Rangers. Ricky Skaggs, a celebrated figure in country music, has accumulated over 60 years of experience and has won 15 Grammy Awards. He began his musical journey alongside bluegrass legends Flatt & Scruggs as a child and has been a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1982. The BirdFest will showcase a range of performances, with Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder taking the stage on Saturday night at 6:30 p.m., while Steep Canyon Rangers will perform both Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m.
In addition to BirdFest, art enthusiasts can enjoy the ArtFields art show and competition ongoing in Lake City, SC, which runs through Saturday. This event features emerging artists and has become a platform for showcasing Southern art in all its vibrant forms. Additionally, the Columbia Museum of Art will screen REMIX: Experimental Films on Friday from 7 to 8 p.m., featuring student work from the University of South Carolina.
The Icehouse Live Concert Series at Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington will bring Tokyo Joe to the stage on Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This event is free to the public and is part of a broader trend of making live music accessible to all. Meanwhile, the Jazz Party Thursdays at The Aristocrat will feature the Amos Hoffman Trio from 7 to 10 p.m.
Art lovers can also attend the Midlands Clay Arts Society Spring Show & Sale, running from Thursday through Saturday at Stormwater Studios. This event presents a unique opportunity to see and purchase outstanding ceramic works created by local artisans. Theatre enthusiasts can enjoy Clyde, a play at the Trustus Theatre that explores themes of redemption at 8 p.m.
For a touch of the unique, the UniverSoul Circus will perform at Columbia Place Mall, offering a rich variety of performances showcasing cultural elements from around the world. Sports fans can head to Segra Park to catch the Columbia Fireflies face off against the Hickory Crawdads, with themed promotions enhancing the game-day experience.
Theater lovers will also have the chance to see Les Miserables as part of the Broadway in Columbia series at the Koger Center for the Arts. Moreover, visitors can partake in the Eastover BBQ Festival & Jam Fest, happening Friday and Saturday, which includes live music, food trucks, and a dedicated kids zone.
Other notable events include the Rosewood Crawfish Festival, which focuses on highlighting Louisiana cuisine, and the Blythewood Spring Championship Rodeo. Families can attend the Kite Festival at Patriot Park Pavilion, where kite flying, food, and games will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Additionally, Columbia will host free community events such as Free Comic Book Day at Scratch N Spin. The Across the Sea and Through Time discussion with author Herb Frazier will take place at Richland Library. Also, the SC State Museum is presenting the Heroes & Villains Disney Costume exhibit, which runs from May 3 to October 26.
This weekend in Columbia, SC promises to be filled with exciting events, offering something for everyone. From the sounds of bluegrass music to the sights of creative artistic expressions, the community is invited to partake in the rich tapestry of activities scheduled throughout the area.
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