Stay here, play here: Events for the week of October. 6

Thursday – October 6

Presented by Phil Urban: Elvis and Variety

Phil Urban brings his Elvis tribute performance back to the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheatre (109 Alexander Road) for the first Rhythm on the River concert this fall. Kickoffs for the fall season will continue every Thursday in October, with Elizabeth Urban also participating. The concert starts at 6 p.m. and is free to attend like all Rhythm on the River concerts. Find out more at facebook.com/rhythmontheriversc.

Tams

Icehouse Amphitheatre (107 W. Main St) features classic beach band The Tams. Expect to hear hits like “Young, Stupid, Happy,” “What a Fool,” “I’m Hurt,” and “Unlock Me.” Showing at 6:30pm, the show is free to attend as part of the Lexington Live series. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Friday – October 7

“The Little Shop of Horrors” (musical)

Join the stage production for “The Little Shop of Horrors” at the Alegria Dance Studio (1125 Avenue B, West Columbia): “Seymour Krelborn, the docile and frustrated assistant to a flower shop, stumbles upon a strange plant that he loves Named “Audrey II” after his infatuation at the store. Little did he know that this strange and unusual plant produces soulful sounds and an unquenchable thirst for human blood.” The play continues to October. 8. Ticket prices range from $16 to $20. Visit onstagesc.com for more information.

Autumn Midland Plant and Flower Festival

The State Farmers Market (3483 Charleston Hwy in West Columbia) hosts the Fall Midland Plant and Flower Festival. Shop for fall plants and flowers, gardening equipment, decorations and seasonal products. The festival starts in October. Free to attend from 7 to 9. Parking is also free. Visit agriculture.sc.gov for more information.

Willie Wells and Blue Ridge Grass (Concert)

Join Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor (710 West Columbia Convention Street) for a performance by Willie Wells and Blue Ridge Mountain Grass. Enjoy country and bluegrass picking evenings. The show is at 8 p.m. and admission is $10. Visit billsmusicshop.com for more information.

Rod Harris Jr. (Concert)

Chayz Lounge (607 Conference Street, West Columbia) and Grammy-nominated guitarist Rod Harris Jr. present “Jazz Night.” Look forward to hearing classics and hits from George Benson, Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley, The Isley Brothers and more. Shows are at 8 p.m. and tickets are $25. Smart attire is required. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

Saturday – October 8

Leather craft class

Take a leather crafting class with Tandy Leather (823 State Street, West Columbia) and enjoy a day of customization. The focus of this course is the fedora. Customize your own stylish hat by Tandy Leather. Classes run from 10 am to 2 pm and are free to attend. Visit cwcchamber.com for more information.

Conference Street Artisan Market

Head to the Interactive Art Park (425 Conference Street, West Columbia) for the Conference Street Artisan Market. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, food and produce. Support local vendors and interact with unique sculptures throughout the park, then continue shopping and dining on State and Convention Streets and Court Avenue. The market is free to attend and starts at 9:30am, visit facebook.com/meetingstreetartisanmarket for more information.

Civil Relief (Concert)

Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman Street, Casey) hosts civil relief. The band plays a mix of southern rock, country, ’90s alternative and ’70s funk from 5pm, and shows are free to attend. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

Resurrection (Concert)

Journey pays tribute to the band Resurrection’s return to the Igloo Amphitheatre (107 Main Street). The concert begins at 6 pm and admission is $25.Find more information at icehouseamphitheater.com

Chingy (Concert)

stone. Louis hip-hop artist Chingy at the Skyline Club (100 Lee Street, West Columbia). Expect to hear hits like “Right Thurr,” “Pullin’ Me Back,” “One Call Away,” and more. Screenings are at 10 p.m. General admission is $20, VIP seating is $60. Visit facebook.com/skylineclub803 for more information.

Sunday – October 9

Worfstock ’22

Icehouse Amphitheatre (107 W. Main St.) hosts Woofstock ’22, a fundraiser for the HSPCA. Woofstock will be running from 1-6pm with bands, beers, food trucks, vendors and dogs in attendance. All proceeds from Woofstock will benefit the HSPCA and will be used to support their new local spay/neuter clinic. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Kyle Dill (Concert)

Country singer/songwriter Kyle Dills performs at Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center Street). Dills will play covers and original songs from 5 p.m., and the show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/savagecraftaleworks for more information.

Wednesday – October 12

True Friends (Concert)

New Brookland Tavern (122 State St.) hosts Illinois pop-punk band Real Friends, as well as With Confidence, The Home Team and Taylor Acorn. Shows are at 6 p.m. and tickets are $28.50. Visit newbrooklandtaver.com for more information.

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SC State Fair

Head to State Fairgrounds (1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia) for another state fair. Get ready for rides, live music, food and beverages, art and craft vendors, and more. Visit scstatefair.org for more information on the event, which takes place in town on October 18th. 12 to 23.

Columbia Oktoberfest

Join the Incarnate Lutheran Church (3005 Devine Street, Columbia) for the Oktoberfest festivities on July 9, returning for the first time since 2019. Incarnate Lutheran offers an authentic German experience with German beer, homemade German food and cuisine, and plenty of entertainment for all ages. There will be two beer gardens, live entertainment from real oompah bands and dancers, and a Kinderzone for the kids. Oktoberfest runs from 11am to 10pm and is free to attend. Visit oktoberfestcolumbia.com for more information.

Great American Whiskey Expo

In October, head to 701 Whaley (701 Whaley Street, Columbia) for the Great American Whiskey Fair. 7. The festival says it will have “many master distillers, small producers, bartenders and enthusiasts [at] America’s largest whisky tasting. Events begin at 5:30 p.m., with admission ranging from $50 to $125. Visit experiencewhiskey.com for more information.

Elvis Presley (Concert)

Joins Newbury Opera House (1201 McKibben St.) in October for Elvis Imperials. 7. From 1969 to 1972, Imperials performed with Elvis Presley, recording classic gospel albums such as Elvis’ Grammy-winning “How Great Thou Art”. Many of their hits include “You Are Great”, “Bread on Water”, “He Moved Me”, “Jesus Trumpet”, “Praise the Lord”, “Lord of the Harvest”, “Let the Wind Blow”, “Support Strength” and many more . Shows are at 8pm, and tickets range from $45 to $55. Visit newberryoperahouse.com for more information.

Newberry Harvest Festival

Enoree River Winery (1650 Dusty Rd.) hosts its eighth annual Newberry Harvest Festival in October. 8. There will be live music, food trucks, craft vendors and more. The festival starts at 11 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m., with tickets ranging from $10 to $35. Visit enoreeriverwinery.com for more information.



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