FRIDAY
COLUMBIA INFRINGEMENT ARTS FESTIVAL
626 Meeting St., West Columbia
Fri, 6 to 10 p.m., Sat, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sun, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
The Columbia Infringement Arts Festival is a nonprofit grassroots arts movement that aims to shed light on student and community artists in Columbia. With a percussion recital, swing dancing classes, spoken-word poetry, yoga, hula hoop lessons, ritual seances and a DJ party, there is something for everybody.
"GODSPELL" OPENING NIGHT
Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St.
Fri, 8 p.m. $20-27
A small cast of people help Jesus Christ teach parables using a variety of games, storytelling techniques and a reasonable amount of comedy. The story of Jesus' life traipses across the stage, accompanied by songs ranging from pop to vaudeville. The music brings Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love vibrantly to life. "Godspell" runs through April 11.
SATURDAY
SODA CITY SUDS AND SPUDS MARKET
1500 block of Main Street
Sat, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
Nicknamed after "Cola," the abbreviation for Columbia, Soda City Market will begin Soda City Suds Week with Suds and Spuds. Along with its usual vendors, the market will feature potato-based treats and South Carolina craft beer. Happiness Bomb Boiled PNUTS, will also put on a free puppet show beginning at 11:20 a.m.
CONTRACOLA, THE COLUMBIA CONTRA DANCE
Heyward Street United Methodist Church, 2501 Heyward St.
Sat, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $5 - $8
A live band will play music from Old-time, Celtic and French-Canadian, along with some more contemporary swing styles. No partner necessary.
SUNDAY
ALL THINGS GREEN GALA
Spring Valley Country Club, 300 Spring Valley Road
Sun, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. $30
Columbia Baroque presents All Things Green, featuring Celtic harpist Leah Trent. There will be hors d’oeuvres, door prizes and lively Celtic music. The gala is a fundraising attempt to fund Columbia Baroque's mainstage performances for the rest of their season.
STEVE WANNAMAKER
Comedy House, 2768 Decker Blvd.
Sun, 7 p.m.
Former USC basketball standout Steve Wannamaker performs stand-up comedy, including singing and an Elvis impersonation. Before turning to comedy, he continued with his sports career as an analyst and writer for local sports radio. Now, he's traded a basketball for a microphone.