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Columbia Friday Five // August 13th, 2021

Happy Friday, Columbia! There are so many fun things happening this weekend, it was hard to choose our favorites! Try local SC peaches at the state farmers market, see your favorite WWE fighters and more! Johnson and Wilson Real Estate Company wishes you a safe and happy weekend!

The Revolutionary War Visitors Center in Camden opens today, Friday August 13th! The center highlights South Carolina’s pivotal role in the American Revolution. Camden and Kershaw County tell the story of the real turning point of the revolution, The Southern Campaign.  Admission is free and the center is open seven days a week!

This weekend’s Summer tasting at the SC State Farmers market is highlighting one of South Carolina's most produced products; Peaches! Experience the taste of South Carolina all day with samples, recipes, and certified SC produce! Maybe you will finally find that perfect peach cobbler recipe you've been searching for! The market is open each Saturday from 10 am to noon.

Support our local dance company in their summer showcase, Limitless Friday and Saturday at Trustus Theater. The Columbia Summer Dance Company features  cutting edge choreography from dancers who have trained and performed all over the world. The company was assembled in an effort to give dancers another chance to train during their off season. 

The WWE Live Supershow will be at Colonial Life Arena Sunday, August 15th. See some of the top Monday Night RAW and Friday Night Smackdown Superstars like John Cena and Biana Belair. Heads up! A clear bag policy is in place! 


Visit Columbia’s 26,276-acre national park, the Congaree National Park. Just 18 miles outside of Columbia, the park offers Canoeing, hiking, fishing, and camping year round! The Wateree and Congaree Rivers flow through the park. One thing to note about the hiking trails, is that they are only acceptable by foot as a majority of the park lies on floodplains. Check trail conditions at www.nps.gov/cong . Before you head to the park to ensure your desired trail is open! 

 

Charleston Friday Five // August 13th, 2021

 

We made it to Friday, folks! It’s time for the Friday Five, our weekly roundup of five events taking place in the Charleston area this weekend. Explore local heritage, volunteer in a beach cleanup, attend a drag show, and more. The staff and agents at Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Company wish you a very happy and safe weekend!

The Charleston Battery plays Loudoun United FC tonight at 7:30 pm! If you haven't got a chance to support the Charleston Battery Soccer team this summer, this is your chance! Tickets start at $12 and Bud Light and Heinekens are just $2 during happy hour! 

Corona’s Protect Our Beach Cleanup project is making its stop in the lowcountry this weekend. Corona has partnered with Oceanic Global to conduct beach cleanups across the country. Join them this Sunday 9:30 am to 1:30 pm on Isle of Palm. The event is free with registration. 

Calling all Drag Race fans! Joey Jay from the 13th season of Rupaul's Drag will be performing with Charleston drag local, Patti O'Furniture this Saturday at Charleston Music Hall. Get tickets here!

Summerville’s Painting with a Twist location is hosting a Mommy and Me paint session from 2:00 to 4:00 pm this Sunday. Join forces with your daughter and create a darling ‘Fox and Flower Sweeties’ masterpiece! 

Visit Boone Hall Plantation! The historic home has adjusted its hours to Thursday through Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday noon to 5:00 pm. One ticket includes all tours! Explore the plantation and the Gullah culture adopted by African slaves. Boone Hall offers critically acclaimed self guided tours on black history in America through the nine original slave cabins year round. This history is right in our backyard, head to Mount Pleasant to take advantage of this learning experience!

 

Charleston Friday Five // August 6th, 2021

Hello August and hello Friday! Kick off this first weekend of August with family fun before the kids head back to school later this month! See a RiverDogs game, learn to kayak or attend a dance party! Read on for this week’s Friday Five!

Take me out to the ballgame! Charleston RiverDogs play the Augusta GreenJackets all weekend at Joseph P Riley, Jr. park. Tickets start at $8. Fireworks show after the game! 

Gear up for the Sweet Tea Festival with the Sweet Tea Trail Tour in Summerville! Tours are available each day this weekend beginning at Hutchinson Square. This tour leads guests around the historic homes of Summerville! Tour begins at 10 am and goes till noon. 

Dance your heart out at a 80s vs 90s music video dance party at Charleston Music Hall! DJ Ede takes you on a musical journey through 80s and 90s music videos on a full sized movie screen. Favorites from Prince, Madonna, Briney, and NSYNC are sure to take you back to your teenage years! 80s and 90s dress encouraged! A costume contest and winning decade vote will be held at midnight! The party starts Friday at 9pm! Tickets are just $5!

Learn a new sport! Have you always wanted to learn to kayak? Learn the basics of kayaking at James Island County Park on Saturday August 7th from 2 to 5 pm. Ages 16 and up are invited to learn the fundamentals and kayak through Lowcountry marshes! Register online here! 

“Start spreadin’ the news”... Joe Clarke Big Band will be at Forte Jazz Lounge every first Saturday of the month through the end of the year!  The band will showcase their Frank Sinatra series at 7pm and 9:30! Catch their first show this Saturday! 


The agents and staff at Johnson & Wilson Real Estate wish you a safe weekend!

 

Charleston Friday Five // July 30th, 2021

 

It’s Friday once again, which means it’s time for the Friday Five, our weekly roundup of five fun events happening in the Charleston area over the weekend. See the Harlem Globetrotters, attend a local comedy show, participate in a charity fishing tournament and more. The staff and agents at Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Company wish you a very happy and safe weekend!
 
Get your head in the game with the Harlem Globetrotters on their Spread Game Tour! This is a basketball game unlike any other! The Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that combines theater and comedy with the sport. The team will play at 7pm July 30th at the North Charleston Coliseum.

Tonight is the B.A.S.I.C. Live Festival in Summerville at Doty Park Depot! This festival will feature four music sets from varying bands. The first set starts at 5pm and will jam all night until 10 pm! Tickets start at $10. 

Need a date night idea? Island Bar & Lounge in Summerville is hosting the Cutt Up Comedy Show tonight July 30th! Catch performances from local comedians like Justice Williams, and Coogi Harris! Doors open at 7 and the show starts at 8. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

The 2nd annual Catch 'Em For A Cause Fishing Tournament will take place tomorrow, Saturday July 31s throughout the Lowcountry! This event, benefitting youth health from trauma and post 9/11 veterans is a catch, photograph, and release tournament. As a ‘fish in place’ event, contestants can fish from wherever they choose and submit their photo entries online to be judged virtually! Register here!

Shop local artists and farmers at the Sunday Brunch Farmers Market! This market is open year round every Sunday 11 am to 3 pm at The Pour House. Grab a bite to eat and enjoy the live music!

 

Columbia Friday Five // July 30th, 2021

 

 

Hello Friday! It’s time for the Friday Five, our weekly roundup of five fun events happening in the Columbia area over the weekend. From tribute bands to charity events, there’s something for everyone happening this weekend! The staff and agents at Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Company wish you a very happy and safe weekend! 

Shot Thru the Heart, the Bon Jovi Experience. Jam out to Bon Jovi’s greatest hits tonight, Friday July 30th at the Senate downtown! Shot Thru The Heart is a Jon Bovi tribute bank that delivers high energy hits staying true to Bon Jovi’s original recordings. Buy tickets on The Senate’s website here. 

Barn Sale! Shop antique and estate items July 31st 7 - noon at THE FARM 1730. This farm has been around for centuries collecting all sorts of fun things! Before their big reopening in the fall, they want to let Columbia in on their first ever Barn Sale! If you love DIY projects and making old things new, this is the sale for you.

5th Annual EmPOWERment walk for Women and Families will be held this Saturday, July 31st 8 am to noon. This is a free event benefiting the women and families of Hannah House and Samaritan Wells. Join them for a morning of fitness at  2018 Main Street. They are collecting donations for Hannah House like paper products, toothpaste and food pantry items!

You’ve heard of Christmas in July but what about Halloween in July? The Art Bar is hosting Halloween on July Saturday July 31st with live music and spooky drinks! Wear your favorite costume and celebrate with them from 6 pm on!

Need a good stretch after the long work week? Then bring a mat to Femme x Columbia on Sunday, August 1st from 4- 5 pm for a guided stretching class. The class will use a variety of passive and active stretches to lengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and release tension. It gets better! From 5 to 6 pm, enjoy a complimentary wine tasting!

 

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